Pantmonger
@pantmonger.bsky.social
Agender.
Advocate for inclusive hobbies/nerdom
Minis, Art & RPGs - Very Warhammer/DnD focused
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Advocate for inclusive hobbies/nerdom
Minis, Art & RPGs - Very Warhammer/DnD focused
Tutes/Aids: https://ko-fi.com/pantmonger/gallery
RPG Items!
Phys/PDFs http://tinyurl.com/273t58j3
Roll20 http://tinyurl.com/y99sgjhh
Pinned
Fuzz & Rocket (Unreleased, dumped 2024) (GameBoy Advance) (Halfbrick Studios) (2005)
YouTube video by Mr^Burns - Obscure Games & Software Tester
www.youtube.com
In 2003 I started working in games
Some did well, some not or unreleased
These are those games🧵
1: Fuzz and Rocket. Unreleased
I learned the art of making 16 colour sprites & animations. Learned I was stupid & would work unpaid & that games don't always get released
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5pK...
Some did well, some not or unreleased
These are those games🧵
1: Fuzz and Rocket. Unreleased
I learned the art of making 16 colour sprites & animations. Learned I was stupid & would work unpaid & that games don't always get released
www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5pK...
Post your contextless “Photoshops”.
February 18, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Post your contextless “Photoshops”.
The more I read franchise discourse, the more I am of the conviction that some people genuinely believe there is a version of long running settings that can only come into existence in a vacuum. A pure version. Like the creators are not so much making it, but reporting on it, like its a real thing.
February 18, 2026 at 7:55 AM
The more I read franchise discourse, the more I am of the conviction that some people genuinely believe there is a version of long running settings that can only come into existence in a vacuum. A pure version. Like the creators are not so much making it, but reporting on it, like its a real thing.
In Australia you used to get a free eye test every 2 years.
This got changed in a presumably cost cutting measure to every 3 years.
Optometrists didn't seem to get the memo and start nagging you to book an appointment at 2 years. 🥴
This got changed in a presumably cost cutting measure to every 3 years.
Optometrists didn't seem to get the memo and start nagging you to book an appointment at 2 years. 🥴
February 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM
In Australia you used to get a free eye test every 2 years.
This got changed in a presumably cost cutting measure to every 3 years.
Optometrists didn't seem to get the memo and start nagging you to book an appointment at 2 years. 🥴
This got changed in a presumably cost cutting measure to every 3 years.
Optometrists didn't seem to get the memo and start nagging you to book an appointment at 2 years. 🥴
Dry-brushing gets a bad rap. It can do a lot for a mini, fast. But has a kind of barrier where if you go that path, its harder to push it into a higher end clean and polished.
But if 'good enough' not 'showcase' is your aim its definitely worth exploring it if you have not.
But if 'good enough' not 'showcase' is your aim its definitely worth exploring it if you have not.
February 17, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Dry-brushing gets a bad rap. It can do a lot for a mini, fast. But has a kind of barrier where if you go that path, its harder to push it into a higher end clean and polished.
But if 'good enough' not 'showcase' is your aim its definitely worth exploring it if you have not.
But if 'good enough' not 'showcase' is your aim its definitely worth exploring it if you have not.
The numbers on both go ape shit a little way in.
The silver ruler should only be 20% longer.
Why would a ruler 1000km long, have 22 segments on it?
These rulers are apparently about 100km wide :P
(And why would you AI an ad this damn simple to make)
The silver ruler should only be 20% longer.
Why would a ruler 1000km long, have 22 segments on it?
These rulers are apparently about 100km wide :P
(And why would you AI an ad this damn simple to make)
They released this like this
Why would anyone ever drive a car by people who do not Look At MEASUREMENTS
Why would anyone ever drive a car by people who do not Look At MEASUREMENTS
February 17, 2026 at 12:51 PM
The numbers on both go ape shit a little way in.
The silver ruler should only be 20% longer.
Why would a ruler 1000km long, have 22 segments on it?
These rulers are apparently about 100km wide :P
(And why would you AI an ad this damn simple to make)
The silver ruler should only be 20% longer.
Why would a ruler 1000km long, have 22 segments on it?
These rulers are apparently about 100km wide :P
(And why would you AI an ad this damn simple to make)
Look. I'm going to need every skilled miniature painter to tone it down a couple of notches, so mine can look better in comparison.
It's not that big an ask. If anything I want you to put *less* effort in.
It's not that big an ask. If anything I want you to put *less* effort in.
February 17, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Look. I'm going to need every skilled miniature painter to tone it down a couple of notches, so mine can look better in comparison.
It's not that big an ask. If anything I want you to put *less* effort in.
It's not that big an ask. If anything I want you to put *less* effort in.
Watching @roguehobbies.bsky.social glazing video reconfirms (for me) my conviction that glazing blends is for when you want absolute, almost mathematical control over your transitions, at the cost of time. Wet blending will remain my go to 90% of the time for its speed, if it lacks a little control.
February 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Watching @roguehobbies.bsky.social glazing video reconfirms (for me) my conviction that glazing blends is for when you want absolute, almost mathematical control over your transitions, at the cost of time. Wet blending will remain my go to 90% of the time for its speed, if it lacks a little control.
Quick WIP
The Necromunda Blue bases are pretty much done. Time to work the models.
The Necromunda Blue bases are pretty much done. Time to work the models.
February 16, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Quick WIP
The Necromunda Blue bases are pretty much done. Time to work the models.
The Necromunda Blue bases are pretty much done. Time to work the models.
February 16, 2026 at 8:51 AM
I sometimes worry that I'm too Warhammer obsessed.
Then I remember I also sometimes talk about Dr Who. So its ok.
:P
Then I remember I also sometimes talk about Dr Who. So its ok.
:P
February 15, 2026 at 10:28 PM
I sometimes worry that I'm too Warhammer obsessed.
Then I remember I also sometimes talk about Dr Who. So its ok.
:P
Then I remember I also sometimes talk about Dr Who. So its ok.
:P
New Sylvaneth character.
I quite like the Sylvaneth, and own a bunch of them awaiting their turn on the painting table. But the wyldwoods are a road block to playing them. Having to truck around bulky, fragile groves... as well as your army. Is a pain in the ass.
I quite like the Sylvaneth, and own a bunch of them awaiting their turn on the painting table. But the wyldwoods are a road block to playing them. Having to truck around bulky, fragile groves... as well as your army. Is a pain in the ass.
February 14, 2026 at 11:35 PM
New Sylvaneth character.
I quite like the Sylvaneth, and own a bunch of them awaiting their turn on the painting table. But the wyldwoods are a road block to playing them. Having to truck around bulky, fragile groves... as well as your army. Is a pain in the ass.
I quite like the Sylvaneth, and own a bunch of them awaiting their turn on the painting table. But the wyldwoods are a road block to playing them. Having to truck around bulky, fragile groves... as well as your army. Is a pain in the ass.
Having been primarily a freelancer for an extended period of time, I have gotten out of practice with actually having activities with specific starting times/locations.
All of a sudden with pre O week, O week and uni, I've got places I'm supposed to be at exact specific times... it feels weird.
All of a sudden with pre O week, O week and uni, I've got places I'm supposed to be at exact specific times... it feels weird.
February 14, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Having been primarily a freelancer for an extended period of time, I have gotten out of practice with actually having activities with specific starting times/locations.
All of a sudden with pre O week, O week and uni, I've got places I'm supposed to be at exact specific times... it feels weird.
All of a sudden with pre O week, O week and uni, I've got places I'm supposed to be at exact specific times... it feels weird.
Next up on the hobby table: The GSC big boy and 2 of the wee folk. I'd usually finish the bases on minis first. But the initial dry brushing on the bone for the stealers was sprinkling white paint onto the finished bases. So now: bone, then base, then paint the mini.
#WarhammerCommunity #Nerdlings
#WarhammerCommunity #Nerdlings
February 12, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Next up on the hobby table: The GSC big boy and 2 of the wee folk. I'd usually finish the bases on minis first. But the initial dry brushing on the bone for the stealers was sprinkling white paint onto the finished bases. So now: bone, then base, then paint the mini.
#WarhammerCommunity #Nerdlings
#WarhammerCommunity #Nerdlings
Artists, quote with something silly!
Twas an Easter sketch for my paleo partner many moons ago.
Twas an Easter sketch for my paleo partner many moons ago.
February 12, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Artists, quote with something silly!
Twas an Easter sketch for my paleo partner many moons ago.
Twas an Easter sketch for my paleo partner many moons ago.
For those keeping score, Bo just made a video quitting warhammer... again, again, again. This time for super, super reals.
(Culture warrior youtuber crashouts are my crack.)
(Culture warrior youtuber crashouts are my crack.)
February 12, 2026 at 4:42 AM
For those keeping score, Bo just made a video quitting warhammer... again, again, again. This time for super, super reals.
(Culture warrior youtuber crashouts are my crack.)
(Culture warrior youtuber crashouts are my crack.)
Retro Console Waffle.
For a long time if you bought a console in Aus, it came with a composite RCA cable to connect to your TV (Even the Wii was still sold this way)
Composite signals tended to be on the blurry side, but given its all most of us had, most of us didn't know there were options.
For a long time if you bought a console in Aus, it came with a composite RCA cable to connect to your TV (Even the Wii was still sold this way)
Composite signals tended to be on the blurry side, but given its all most of us had, most of us didn't know there were options.
February 12, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Retro Console Waffle.
For a long time if you bought a console in Aus, it came with a composite RCA cable to connect to your TV (Even the Wii was still sold this way)
Composite signals tended to be on the blurry side, but given its all most of us had, most of us didn't know there were options.
For a long time if you bought a console in Aus, it came with a composite RCA cable to connect to your TV (Even the Wii was still sold this way)
Composite signals tended to be on the blurry side, but given its all most of us had, most of us didn't know there were options.
As an art monkey I am constantly having to drift between trying to push myself to get better vs locking down certain pipelines and stylisation so as to have a repeatably consistent saleable product.
Image 1, 2, 3 I can make fairly consistently now.
4 I'd never promise, I feel shaky an uncertain.
Image 1, 2, 3 I can make fairly consistently now.
4 I'd never promise, I feel shaky an uncertain.
February 11, 2026 at 11:39 PM
As an art monkey I am constantly having to drift between trying to push myself to get better vs locking down certain pipelines and stylisation so as to have a repeatably consistent saleable product.
Image 1, 2, 3 I can make fairly consistently now.
4 I'd never promise, I feel shaky an uncertain.
Image 1, 2, 3 I can make fairly consistently now.
4 I'd never promise, I feel shaky an uncertain.
Reposted by Pantmonger
We asked game developers to share their thoughts on Google's Project Genie, a "world builder" powered by generative AI.
"Even the deeply misguided notion that this could somehow replace humans in the game development process is dangerous to the continuation of the artform," said @ramiismail.com
"Even the deeply misguided notion that this could somehow replace humans in the game development process is dangerous to the continuation of the artform," said @ramiismail.com
Game Developers Respond to Google's Project Genie: "A Deeply Unpleasant and Messy Abomination"
This Week in Videogames spoke to game developers about Google's generative-AI world builder, about how it might affect the future of game development.
thisweekinvideogames.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:26 PM
We asked game developers to share their thoughts on Google's Project Genie, a "world builder" powered by generative AI.
"Even the deeply misguided notion that this could somehow replace humans in the game development process is dangerous to the continuation of the artform," said @ramiismail.com
"Even the deeply misguided notion that this could somehow replace humans in the game development process is dangerous to the continuation of the artform," said @ramiismail.com
Seeing so many games/illustration creatives I've worked with over years long term struggling to get steady work is why I'm pivoting to Graphic Design. There is some skill cross over, & lot more work out there, even if it's not exactly my 'dream job'.
Would still take games work in a heartbeat tho.
Would still take games work in a heartbeat tho.
February 10, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Seeing so many games/illustration creatives I've worked with over years long term struggling to get steady work is why I'm pivoting to Graphic Design. There is some skill cross over, & lot more work out there, even if it's not exactly my 'dream job'.
Would still take games work in a heartbeat tho.
Would still take games work in a heartbeat tho.
The Great Console Stocktake:
PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4
Xbox, Xbox 360
Game Cube (+GBA add on) Wii x2, Wii U
PSP, 3ds, 3ds XL, GB-SP
(Not shown, still in box backup PS2, PS3, Birthday replacement Xbone)
PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4
Xbox, Xbox 360
Game Cube (+GBA add on) Wii x2, Wii U
PSP, 3ds, 3ds XL, GB-SP
(Not shown, still in box backup PS2, PS3, Birthday replacement Xbone)
February 10, 2026 at 1:04 PM
The Great Console Stocktake:
PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4
Xbox, Xbox 360
Game Cube (+GBA add on) Wii x2, Wii U
PSP, 3ds, 3ds XL, GB-SP
(Not shown, still in box backup PS2, PS3, Birthday replacement Xbone)
PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4
Xbox, Xbox 360
Game Cube (+GBA add on) Wii x2, Wii U
PSP, 3ds, 3ds XL, GB-SP
(Not shown, still in box backup PS2, PS3, Birthday replacement Xbone)
Reposted by Pantmonger
First batch of Genestealers done for this years GSC army.
Still need to tighten the pipeline for the greens, it took way too long for a batch paint. But the dry brush doing the heavy lifting on the bone and muscle it working out well.
#WarhammerCommunty #Warhammer40k #GenestealerCults
Still need to tighten the pipeline for the greens, it took way too long for a batch paint. But the dry brush doing the heavy lifting on the bone and muscle it working out well.
#WarhammerCommunty #Warhammer40k #GenestealerCults
February 10, 2026 at 1:01 AM
First batch of Genestealers done for this years GSC army.
Still need to tighten the pipeline for the greens, it took way too long for a batch paint. But the dry brush doing the heavy lifting on the bone and muscle it working out well.
#WarhammerCommunty #Warhammer40k #GenestealerCults
Still need to tighten the pipeline for the greens, it took way too long for a batch paint. But the dry brush doing the heavy lifting on the bone and muscle it working out well.
#WarhammerCommunty #Warhammer40k #GenestealerCults
It is an irony that trying to sort out Uni O week activities is actually quite disorienting.
February 10, 2026 at 2:39 AM
It is an irony that trying to sort out Uni O week activities is actually quite disorienting.
First batch of Genestealers done for this years GSC army.
Still need to tighten the pipeline for the greens, it took way too long for a batch paint. But the dry brush doing the heavy lifting on the bone and muscle it working out well.
#WarhammerCommunty #Warhammer40k #GenestealerCults
Still need to tighten the pipeline for the greens, it took way too long for a batch paint. But the dry brush doing the heavy lifting on the bone and muscle it working out well.
#WarhammerCommunty #Warhammer40k #GenestealerCults
February 10, 2026 at 1:01 AM
First batch of Genestealers done for this years GSC army.
Still need to tighten the pipeline for the greens, it took way too long for a batch paint. But the dry brush doing the heavy lifting on the bone and muscle it working out well.
#WarhammerCommunty #Warhammer40k #GenestealerCults
Still need to tighten the pipeline for the greens, it took way too long for a batch paint. But the dry brush doing the heavy lifting on the bone and muscle it working out well.
#WarhammerCommunty #Warhammer40k #GenestealerCults
I see there are folks getting angry at the term 'sports ball'. I know its use is often condescension laden. But I assure you, if you see me write it, that is not the case. I'm happy folks enjoy their game. If I use it, its cause I don't know what games being played & don't care enough to find out :P
February 9, 2026 at 6:19 AM
I see there are folks getting angry at the term 'sports ball'. I know its use is often condescension laden. But I assure you, if you see me write it, that is not the case. I'm happy folks enjoy their game. If I use it, its cause I don't know what games being played & don't care enough to find out :P
Finally getting around to playing Dead Island 2 (finger on the pulse :P). The intro song is fantastic. One of those, yeah I'll watch your intro.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpZe...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpZe...
Dead Island 2 – 4k Cinematic Title Opening Sequence
YouTube video by GameSpot
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Finally getting around to playing Dead Island 2 (finger on the pulse :P). The intro song is fantastic. One of those, yeah I'll watch your intro.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpZe...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpZe...