So, Simon and I recently went to our first Games Day/Golden Demon event here in the UK. Ollie could not be with us to share the occasion, but he was with us in spirit I’m sure (many times during the day I’m sure I heard a kettle boil!). Why exactly we decided to visit the event for the first time in twenty years of being in the hobby; I hope to talk about in later posts.
It was inspiring, and encouraging, to see so many people coming together to enjoy the social and creative sides of the hobby. How many of those I brushed shoulders with spend their time back home sat in darkened rooms ranting on web forums about the wording of the latest rulebook, I don’t know, but I like to think that crowd stayed at home. Actually, maybe they should come along, they might learn something.
Many other sites, blogs, and White Dwarf itself, will review the event as a whole much better than I am capable of or inclined to, so I’ll just leave you with my two most memorable moments.
Firstly, speaking to the Perry twins about sculpting will be my fondest memory of the day. They were so friendly and approachable, it was no problem to remember all the things I’ve wondered about and struggled with while trying my hand at sculpting figures of my own. All attempts so far have ended in disaster for me, but I learned a lot in the brief ten minutes I managed to hold off the crowd to talk to them. Simon even got their autographs!
Secondly, the GD cabinets blew my mind. The quality and diversity of entries was stunning. I don’t know about you, but when I look at quality painting in photograph form, the lighting and stark white background can blow the miniature out of all reality, making it seem unreal and untouchable. Seeing these miniatures upfront in no way diminishes their impact, but I do find when they’re there in front of you it’s easier to believe if you try hard enough, and love painting enough, then maybe one day you could paint something to match it. Arwen took my breath away (Silver – LOTRSM). She will haunt me.
-scott
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