07/19/2026

Happy Sunday, and welcome back to Tabletop Thoughts!

This has been one of those weeks where real life simply wins.

The only hobby project I managed to finish was printing the new Deathbringer miniatures from Westfalia Miniatures. They’re printed and ready to go, but that’s about as far as I got. I haven’t even cleaned them up or put them on bases yet.

I did manage to sit down and record a video taking a first look at the new miniatures, which I’ve embedded below. If you’re curious about what comes in the set or just want to see the models up close, I hope you enjoy it. Sometimes talking about the hobby is a little easier than finding the motivation to actually paint.

Between work, family matters, and everything else life has decided to throw my way, I just haven’t had much left in the tank. It’s funny how you can finally have a free evening to work on your favorite hobby… and then realize you don’t have the energy or motivation to pick up a paintbrush.

Several painted items are currently out of stock on my Etsy store, and I know they need to be restocked. I have ideas for new videos, new encounters, and future Tabletop Thoughts posts. The desire to create is still there somewhere—it just feels buried under everything else at the moment.

Last night was actually one of the few evenings I had completely free. After recording the video, I decided not to force myself into painting. Instead, I spent the rest of the night relaxing and watching Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves with my wife. Looking back, that was probably exactly what I needed. Sometimes stepping away from the workbench is healthier than sitting there feeling guilty that nothing is getting done.

I know creative slumps happen. Most of us have probably been there at one time or another. Sometimes the best thing you can do is recharge instead of turning your hobby into another obligation.

I’m hopeful this is just a temporary lull. Before long, I expect I’ll be back to painting miniatures, designing terrain, writing adventures, and sharing new projects with all of you. Until then, I’m going to take things one day at a time and enjoy the hobby however I can—even if that just means printing a few miniatures or watching a great fantasy movie.

Thank you for sticking around and for all the encouragement you’ve given me over the years. It really does mean a lot.

Have you ever gone through a hobby slump? What helped you find your way back to the painting desk or gaming table?

Keep on gaming!