My Favourite Blog Articles of 2019

The year is almost done, but I have a few more words to add here on The Renaissance Troll. It’s actually been a big year for the blog. In fact, this blog is the 122^nd I’ve written this year. Now, most of these fall under the ‘Hey, look at this mini I painted’ category, but actually, there was some pretty good diversity overall. I have just taken some time to scan through all of the blogs this year and pick out my 13 Favourites.

Visiting Beowulf

This was just a great experience, and a good reminder to myself to try and take advantage of the opportunities that are presented by living so close to London.

Failure is an Option

Sometimes, it is better to just cut your losses and move on to other things.

Giant Flies Across the Multiverse

I am part of an amazing community of game designers, and this little project was just loads of fun.

Consolidation and Appreciation

Trying to understand life in my early 40s.

The Oxford Front

A look back at some of my history with Osprey Publishing and my first attempt to write set of wargame rules.

I’m in a Dungeons and Dragons Book

I major geek milestone.

Operation Last Train

I had this idea that it might be possible to combine playing games with doing real world good. I created a science-fiction wargame and used it to raise over a $1,000 for charity.

Ten Non-Magical Books for RPGs

A bit of gaming writing I did for no better reason than it was fun.

A Letter from Anne McCaffrey

Remembering an important moment from my childhood.

A Chance Meeting

A miniature photo shoot that just makes me smile.

Painting Lesson #1

A rare blog about the challenges and difficulties of fatherhood.

Deliberate Purchasing of Miniatures

Almost certainly the most important hobby blog I wrote this year. The ideas behind it have changed my relationship with miniatures and greatly increased my enjoyment.

Frostgrave Warband – Complete!

The first product of the ideas in the above blog.