 Editor in Chief Bill   | 06 Jun 2015 8:46 p.m. PST |
Does the miniature wargaming hobby require great discipline from its participants? |
| Coyotepunc and Hatshepsuut | 06 Jun 2015 8:56 p.m. PST |
No, it doesn't. No more so than living as a part of society at large in the free world. |
| Cyrus the Great | 06 Jun 2015 9:00 p.m. PST |
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| McWong73 | 06 Jun 2015 9:34 p.m. PST |
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| sillypoint | 07 Jun 2015 2:06 a.m. PST |
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| Mute Bystander | 07 Jun 2015 3:44 a.m. PST |
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FusilierDan  | 07 Jun 2015 3:59 a.m. PST |
Yes but since it's mostly for fun it's not a high priority. |
| zippyfusenet | 07 Jun 2015 4:17 a.m. PST |
Pffffffftttttttttbwahahahahaha. Discipline. It's a hobby. They're toys. You need discipline only if you want to actually finish a project. And where's the fun in that? SQUIRREL! |
| Oddball | 07 Jun 2015 4:30 a.m. PST |
Discipline is: Sir!
Self Reliance,
Respect For Authority
and
The Instant Willingness To Obey Orders!
Sir! Oh, sorry, just a flash back to training. |
| Cardinal Ximenez | 07 Jun 2015 4:31 a.m. PST |
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| Texas Jack | 07 Jun 2015 5:29 a.m. PST |
Of course it does. You canīt leave half painted figures on your work table next to other half painted figures from a different project, and you certainly canīt flit from project to project and back again with no rhyme nor reason. Oh, wait.  |
| Rrobbyrobot | 07 Jun 2015 7:10 a.m. PST |
Discipline? Haven't noticed much of that around here. But that's ok by me…
The imposition of discipline is what the Dawghouse is for, aint it? If not, what's Mistress Matilda doing there? |
| Paint it Pink | 07 Jun 2015 7:44 a.m. PST |
I don't know about discipline, but it certainly requires focus, interest and commitment. |
| Silent Pool | 07 Jun 2015 7:59 a.m. PST |
It's better to be objective rather than objectionable. Nobody said it was easy. |
| RavenscraftCybernetics | 07 Jun 2015 8:18 a.m. PST |
Mistress Kiera will show you the meaning of discipline! |
| Martin Rapier | 07 Jun 2015 10:54 a.m. PST |
No. It is a hobby, it doesn't require anything except a vague interest. Some people may wish to be disciplined in their approach to it, which is quite a different thing. I wouldn't wish to inflict my control freakery on anyone. |
| CeruLucifus | 07 Jun 2015 3:26 p.m. PST |
No, this is just a hobby. Some do approach our hobby in a disciplined way. I am in awe of some of their results, which I guess means I do not have their level of discipline, but possibly aspire to it. |
| Weasel | 07 Jun 2015 7:49 p.m. PST |
If we were all disciplined about our purchases, the poor mini's sculptors would go out of business :) |
 Doctor X | 08 Jun 2015 1:05 p.m. PST |
I studied for many years under Master Card. I have learned much from his teachings. |
| Old Contemptibles | 06 Nov 2015 1:33 p.m. PST |
I think we need to know what is meant by "discipline" in this context. This is not the military. I do not have to do anything. Who is going to make me? Yes there is a certain amount of SELF discipline required. Discipline is what you need, to make yourself do something you don't want to do. Sounds too much like work. If you require discipline to paint figures, read rules and show up to games, then may I suggest you find another hobby. This is suppose to be fun! |
| Rudysnelson | 07 Nov 2015 3:27 a.m. PST |
Yes, there are many areas which require good discipline to get good at in gaming. Though some folks may call it focus, it really is discipline.
Research on armies and uniforms need it to produce realistic units.
Painting takes real discipline to get good at it.
Making of terrain is a leaning curve to be able to make it.
Reading, understanding and being able to apply the rules correctly and to your best advantage takes time and energy. |
