2025 into 2026 - A Brief Reflection

First of all, let me wish you all a very happy and prosperous 2026 that provides a hobby rich environment in whatever fashion that brings you joy.

So, let me review my hobby 2025.  This will be short!

Figures painted - I don't keep a count.  Though less than I could've and yet enough to keep me happy and still enjoy doing it.

Games played -Not enough (never enough to be truthful), but all of them fun - which is the main thing.

Projects developed - The Great Italian Wars, which has also seen a couple of remote games.

So, what about plans for 2026?

I don't make resolutions or set hobby targets - too many targets and lists involved at work and I want wargaming to remain an escape from life, not a reminder.

However, I hope that my painting remains meaningful and enjoyable.  This includes wishing for my motivation to sustain itself at a constant through the year.

As the majority of my gaming has shifted to remote games, I hope to make the most of this and umpire a campaign of some description.  Plus, I would also like to umpire a couple more games in the Shed than I did in 2025.

One thing that I will continue from 2025 is the rationalisation of my wargaming.  So far, this has included sorting and reducing the library.  It now needs to move onto a very serious and critical look at the figures currently residing in my collection - unpainted and painted.

No project really comes to an end.  After all there is always something to add to it.  With that in mind, I look forward to continuing with my Renaissance Italian Wars and French Revolutionary Wars as a focus.

In short, for 2026, I hope to continue thriving and enjoying my wargaming and the superb company of the community with which I share this hobby.

Thank you for your encouragement and Happy New Year.