I’m not one to ever really quit anything, but it’s time that I come forward and do something I’ve thought about for a while. I’m officially done with Warhammer. With DoN’s permission, I’m still going to be around, but primarily for painting. I’m still into gaming and painting, but primarily for the hobby aspect and also for playing Warmachine.
I work with a pretty packed schedule and when I finally do get time to myself, I thoroughly enjoy painting and getting a good game in with friends. Warhammer used to be my weekend highlight and had been the focus of my weekends since 2005. However, due to the nature of people locally and other online communities, I’ve decided to pull the plug. I have no tolerance of childish and outright rude behavior.
The straw that broke the camel’s back was of two parts: sportsmanship in my local area and the lack of civility I’ve received from people when I paint commission/ do exchanges with them.
Sportmanship:
I’m not quite sure what it is about my local area, but from my observation, people are downright hostile. If you’re not “in” with the elite around here, there’s no place for you to play. Sound absurd? Well that’s a quote from a member in my area when I asked if I could get a pick-up game with him. Aside from trying to get games in, I’ve even offered to lend my services for tournaments, being run by “one of the best sportsman and best players of the area”. After a few email exchanges, I was to help photography and do articles on the event for the Unseek Lurker. However, as the event approached, numerous emails were not returned, but I prepared to go anyways with my camera. However, before I got there, a friend told me he had someone else doing the photography and reporting instead. I followed up with the organizer after this and still haven’t received any response. Nice.
Commissions/ exchanges:
Painting is what got me into the hobby in the first place. Some say I’m good, but to me, I’m still learning. I love painting for other people and I don’t hesitate to help people out. In an attempt to get into gaming circles here, I’ve offered to do some commission work. I did several jobs, and still have not been paid. I’ve had accounts with these people outstanding for an average of five months and am out hundreds dollars. I've filed disputes with these people and been very polite and accommodating, but it hasn't paid off. Aside from commissions, I’ve done bits and paints exchanges both in person and online to which I’ve never been compensated to the fulfillment of the agreed upon deals. I’m tired of being taken advantage of.
That’s the end of my rant, but if my appearance around here is spotty, that’s the mood I’m in. While some can say “grow some thick skin”, I can honestly say I deal with harsh people all the time during my job - I track businesses who commit tax fraud. A job is a job, but a hobby is something you’re supposed to love and enjoy.
I’m not having much fun anymore.
Jake
I work with a pretty packed schedule and when I finally do get time to myself, I thoroughly enjoy painting and getting a good game in with friends. Warhammer used to be my weekend highlight and had been the focus of my weekends since 2005. However, due to the nature of people locally and other online communities, I’ve decided to pull the plug. I have no tolerance of childish and outright rude behavior.
The straw that broke the camel’s back was of two parts: sportsmanship in my local area and the lack of civility I’ve received from people when I paint commission/ do exchanges with them.
Sportmanship:
I’m not quite sure what it is about my local area, but from my observation, people are downright hostile. If you’re not “in” with the elite around here, there’s no place for you to play. Sound absurd? Well that’s a quote from a member in my area when I asked if I could get a pick-up game with him. Aside from trying to get games in, I’ve even offered to lend my services for tournaments, being run by “one of the best sportsman and best players of the area”. After a few email exchanges, I was to help photography and do articles on the event for the Unseek Lurker. However, as the event approached, numerous emails were not returned, but I prepared to go anyways with my camera. However, before I got there, a friend told me he had someone else doing the photography and reporting instead. I followed up with the organizer after this and still haven’t received any response. Nice.
Commissions/ exchanges:
Painting is what got me into the hobby in the first place. Some say I’m good, but to me, I’m still learning. I love painting for other people and I don’t hesitate to help people out. In an attempt to get into gaming circles here, I’ve offered to do some commission work. I did several jobs, and still have not been paid. I’ve had accounts with these people outstanding for an average of five months and am out hundreds dollars. I've filed disputes with these people and been very polite and accommodating, but it hasn't paid off. Aside from commissions, I’ve done bits and paints exchanges both in person and online to which I’ve never been compensated to the fulfillment of the agreed upon deals. I’m tired of being taken advantage of.
That’s the end of my rant, but if my appearance around here is spotty, that’s the mood I’m in. While some can say “grow some thick skin”, I can honestly say I deal with harsh people all the time during my job - I track businesses who commit tax fraud. A job is a job, but a hobby is something you’re supposed to love and enjoy.
I’m not having much fun anymore.
Jake