Buying Something for the Whole Club Instead of Another Army Box
We had a small but very relatable hobby discussion recently: what do you even buy when one of us absolutely does not need more army stuff?
Michał put it perfectly — he does not want anything for his own collection, because he already has around 17,000 points worth of models, and realistically that is not something he is going to paint quickly. Honestly, we felt that one.
Instead of adding yet another box to the pile, the idea shifted in a much more club-friendly direction: maybe we should buy something that would be useful for the whole Wiatry Magii crew.
That immediately felt like the right kind of hobby purchase.
A shared purchase makes a lot of sense
Rather than feeding the mountain of unpainted minis, we started thinking about things that improve games for everyone. Wilini suggested that if we want to chip in together, we should first think about what would actually be useful.
One of the first ideas was more rubber terrain.
Since Staś already has hills and forests, the next logical step could be adding some extra scenic elements — things like lakes and other features that would make the battlefield feel more alive and more narrative. Not just a functional map, but one that actually tells a story when we put armies on it.
That is exactly the kind of purchase we like: something practical, reusable, and good for club games.
Terrain that helps everyone play better
What we liked about this idea is that it is not just “more stuff”. It is the kind of hobby investment that gets used again and again.
Extra terrain pieces can:
- make tables look better,
- support more narrative scenarios,
- give us more variety between games,
- and generally make club meetups feel more complete.
If we already have hills and forests covered, then water features and other map details sound like a very natural expansion.
Also: the 3D terrain angle
Another part of the conversation was that Michał also wants to work on his own 3D terrain. That makes the decision a little more interesting, because it raises the question of what is best to buy now:
- something ready to use for the whole club,
- or something that complements future handmade terrain projects.
At this stage, we do not have a final shopping list yet — this was more of a first step in the discussion — but we really like the direction. Instead of another personal backlog bomb, we are thinking about tools and terrain that improve the experience for everybody.
And honestly, that feels very on-brand for Wiatry Magii.
The current plan
Right now, the idea is simple:
if we are going to chip in together, let us make it something useful for the whole club.
Rubber terrain, lakes, extra scenic pieces, and things that add a bit more narrative flavor to the table are all on the table. We will see where the discussion goes next, but this is exactly the kind of purchase conversation we enjoy — less plastic guilt, more shared hobby value.
If you are in a similar place with your own collection, maybe the best next purchase is not for your army at all. Maybe it is for your gaming group.