Battles

The miniatures are painted, the teams are assembled, and now it’s time to roll the dice! Welcome to the Battles section of Painting Your Way, where my painted armies and teams take to the tabletop in search of glory, victory and, occasionally, complete disaster. From hard-fought Blood Bowl matches and miniature wargames to solo adventures and new games I’m discovering, these battle reports capture the memorable moments, unexpected twists, ridiculous dice rolls and stories that make every game worth playing. Whether you’re looking for inspiration, tactical ideas or just want to see what happens when the miniatures finally get to fight, grab your dice and join me at the table!

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My First Solo Wargame – Putting the Rules to the Test

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After building the terrain and creating my own simplified wargame rules, I finally played my first solo game. It was a quick 1.5-hour battle that tested the rules, the teams and my ability to survive against the AI. I lost 8–11, but the game showed me what worked, what needed changing, and where I want to take the project next.

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From the Shelf to the Table: Finding a Way to Play Solo

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I’ve spent years painting miniatures, but lately I realised that far too many of them were sitting on shelves instead of seeing the tabletop. With game nights difficult to organise, I started looking into solo wargaming—and an unexpected conversation with ChatGPT gave me an idea. Could I create a simple game that let me use the miniatures I already own? Two nights, some cardboard and foam later, I had a small gaming board ready to go. It might be simple, but it has completely changed how I look at the miniatures sitting in my collection.

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