Fighting BURNOUT and the FUTURE of the Channel

Hey folks! So in this video I explain a bit about my absence for the past months. This is about what happened, how I reacted and what fate had in store for me.
Stay safe and lots of love to you! 👍💙💛💙
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[@ChonmageXIV]

I know it is just a matter of time before your channel blows up Leif. The quality of your content is of that of top level content creators and your views will come to reflect that in time. Keep experimenting, but do not change who you are. Take care of yourself and your family. Wish you all the best!

[@DevsDice]

I appreciate that! I hope your right and no I would not change who I am! That's one point that I am fairly stern about! 👍😅

[@NisGaarde]

Dude, your channel is gold. I just discovered it a few weeks ago and have been binging all your Mordheim vids. I know the feeling you've been going through. It's only natural. I'm a creative myself and I know just how the motivation can eb and flow. I hope you keep pushing, but do listen to the signals. Mental health is important. Cheers from Copenhagen.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! I appreciate what you're saying a lot! 👍💙

[@Is_This_Really_Necessary]

Don't force yourself to create content when your heart isn't up for it. Take a break and relax. Try something new and different for a change of pace, be it a job, a new hobby, etc. Take as long as you need to rejuvenate yourself. Your wellbeing takes priority over your viewers. Take care of yourself and hope everything with your relative continues to improve. :)

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! So far so good with the relative and things are beginning to come more clear for each day! Thank you! 👍💙

[@frederiklund7693]

I found you because of your Mordheim content and started playing Mordheim because of you, so I am just grateful to hear more is coming!! However, you are an amazing creator, crafter, storyteller and person - so where ever your youtube journey takes you, we are here to support you! Please take care of yourself and family! It is only a matter of time before your channel blows up as the quality is beyond what is imaginable!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I appreciate it! 👍💙

[@_Hanover_]

I found your content 3 months ago. I spent the first couple of weeks going through your backlog. Love your styles and the quality of the builds. Rock on! We are all here for you!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much and welcome to the channel! 👍💙

[@elcid200]

Something similar happened to me 2 years ago. I didn't burn out on the miniatures, but I did burn out on being a master. 8 years in a row with my group of friends. And in the end... I burned. And I burst after a game. Luckily, my friends are great, and they helped me with it. We stopped playing for a while and when we came back, it was with another person acting as master for a while. So after a few months and after having talked about what problems I had had and what they had, we have returned in a big way. Sometimes stopping and resting is the best remedy.

[@DevsDice]

I agree! Thank you so much for sharing and understanding! 👍💙

[@aaronpaulus3492]

Leif, I find your channel is great, and your health (both mentally and physically) should be your top priority. You should take all the time you need away so you can recover so you can enjoy your hobby again. Your true fans will understand. I know you allow us to join you in something you enjoy, and you should step back and take a break from time to time. Stress isn't something you need. I look forward to seeing the videos where you're doing funny introductions again and being excited as you're sharing your love of crafting.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for these kind words! Hits he right in the heart! 💙👍

[@subplumbodatae]

Un petit mot de France ! your channel is probably the best of its kind on the Tube. And my favorite anyway. Sometime, life is rough , sometime things have no sens at all. I had a burn out and nervous break down 2 years ago due to my job as design instructor. Hight pressure all the time and I was agressed by an other teacher. So I felt down down because that was unfair at all. The only thing that help me to come back from the land of sadness, except my loving family and doctors, is the miniatures painting, terrain crafting and wargaming with my friends. I'm 53, worked as a manager for GW in the early 90's, worked as the main characher designer on the first edition of Malifaux, now doing illustrations and sculpting models for Crooked Dice. I don't want to do a job that destroy me slowly but surely. I'm hard working on a new youtube channel, making thing that make me happy. Trying to teach what I have learn with years about hobby in general. You are a great source of inspiration for me. Take care, fais ce qui te fais te sentir bien :) Stéphane

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences, your advice and your kind words! I really appreciate it! 👍💙

[@drewbakka5265]

take breaks when you are bored. try new things and new settings. also don't worry about anaylitics, you aren''t under the yoke of ad revenue cuz you got a real job. Make what you want to the quality you are proud of edit: you want a new game/idea suggestion? try making a wargaming board based on your favorite video game setting. WoW is rich with them

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for the advise and the suggestion! I appreciate it! 👍😊

[@83Ironside]

I only found your content a week ago and have binge watched so many of your videos. Please keep them coming - just not at the expense of your mental health. From Australia.

[@DevsDice]

Welcome to the channel and I will do my best! 👍💙

[@rumo-mc4dp]

Hey Leif, thanks for sharing. I have always appreciated how authentic you are in your videos. I hope you can cope with your stressful everyday and find time for the fun in life. Also, really appreciated the Bilbo quote :) I can understand the situation of feeling too tired and exhausted to get into crafting or painting. I have 4 kids and a full time job, so there is always very little time and its always late in the evening. It is often watching your channel and your projects (and some others) that motivate me to get off the couch and get crafting. After more than 2 years, I have a full, modular Frostgrave table and 3 warbands. Still got not time to play, but that will change. In all honesty, I would never have had the motivation to put this much time into it (and enjoy myself immensely), if it wasn't for the motivating videos and projects of people like yourself. Wish you all the best!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for sharing! I appreciate it! 👍💙

[@Alessio_del_Trovata]

Keep going and trying new things, many thanks for your channel and Mordheim content! Stay safe and sane :)

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for the advise and I will do my best! 👍😊

[@PhoenixFeatherAirsoft]

I love your channel and found you for the same interest in Mordheim! Just do what you like and you are passionate about here. And never stop pressing upload ;)

[@DevsDice]

Hahahaha! Thank you! I will do my best! 👍💙

[@meshermet]

First of all, take care of yourself and good luck with this new phase of the channel. Enjoy the videos you post and most likely will on the new material.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for the advise! Much appreciated! 👍💙

[@louh1330]

You're my favourite terrain crafter on KZbin. I think you make the best style of videos and also share a great love for Mordheim. For other games, I would suggest Burrows and Badgers. Similar to Mordheim in style, but with anthropomorphic animals. Imagine "Wind in the Willows" or the Redwall books mixed with fantasy.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for your kind words and advise! Much appreciated! 👍😊

[@aislynalder6617]

Just wanted to drop by and send love. As a person with lots of mental health issues downtime and listening to your inner prompting is so important. Your videos are top notch, your talent is amazing and you have been with me on many building journeys. Let it flow when it flows and don't beat yourself up on the hard times. You'll blow up on here - you do such great work. Take care and happy crafting or whatever else is calling rn.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for the kind words and support! I will do my best to listen to myself! 👍💙

[@tuomaspirinen4402]

Tuomas, the designer of Mordheim here. I am glad if the game could contribute to your life positively in such testing time in the end. However you wish to contribute in the future, I will be there to support you, if I can.

[@DevsDice]

Wow Tuomas, that means a lot to hear from you! Thank you! I will be honest and say that half of me jumped of joy when I realized that the lead designer for my favorite wargame was a fellow Finn! Olen syntynyt ja kasvanut Ruotsissa, mutta minulla on suomalaiset vanhemmat. Kiitos paljon kommentistasi ja upeasta pelistä, jonka teit! 👍💙💛💙

[@graemehall6767]

Leif, your channel is a very new find for me, but yours is some of the most inspiring crafting content I’ve ever seen. I absolutely love it, and I hope you can keep creating for as long as it makes you happy 🫶

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! 👍💙

[@joshfreeman3264]

I've been binge watching your videos again all week, for my 4th time around atleast. Im obsessed with your builds, and the Palpatine laugh ;) 10/10 chanel 🏆

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! That makes me very happy to hear! 👍💙

[@miageeked3486]

Love what you've been doing! I look forward to what new and wonderful stuff you bring us. Anything and everything you want to do I'm here for it.

[@DevsDice]

That's wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for the support! 👍💙

[@chrissagers9990]

BRO THAT GAME WAS SIGMAR'S G***DAM WILL MESSAGES FROM THE HEAVENS WILL NOT BE MOCKED

[@chrissagers9990]

Here's an unlikely suggestion for other game: Mutants & Masterminds. I just started playing, thought I wouldn't like it, but I love it. Maybe modern/sci fi terrain would be an itneresting new challenge?

[@DevsDice]

Hahahaha! Yeah I am not sure what holy force was at work there but it was awesome! Thanks for the tip! I will check it out! 👍😊

[@karlmattsson8817]

Tack för ditt oerhörda arbete och gör vad du mår bra av att göra! 💪 Alltid inspirerande att se dina videos🙌

[@DevsDice]

Tack själv för de snälla orden! Kul att höra att mina videos är uppskattade! 👍💙

[@Sebastian-ff8jj]

Greetings and well met fellow creative and gamer! Thank you so much for your channel. I too was feeling the same after the loss of my job due to a knee injury. Your channel helped me snap out of my depression and reinvigorated me to build, paint and play once again. Nothing like hanging with some good friends over a good minis game to shake off funky burnout. Love your channel and enthusiastic projects. Keep doing what you do best but don't forget to stop and enjoy the fruits of your labor by having a game night and quality time with family. All the Best - Kirk NYC

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to hear that! I will try my best to stay centered and remember those words! 👍😊

[@theRealRedClifford]

I just love how you do all these amazing things with such passion and enthousiasm. I think that's one of the many reasons people love your work so much. Take good care of yourself and I'm sure you can figure it all out. Good luck on the future!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it! 👍💙

[@karrthmoonblade2467]

What ever path you take in the future know that you have been a source of inspiration for me. The mordhiem board you have made is truly a master piece.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it a lot! 👍💙

[@Moshartz]

Always fan of your work, no matter if you lay low for some time or gotta focus on yourself. Family and health first! Hope to see you soon. Cheers buddy

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for your kind words and your support! I hope so as well! 👍💙

[@fredrickanthony4909]

I love watching your channel take sometime and regroup on your self . You have give great tips on painting and making terrain

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to hear that! 👍💙

[@slthlrdz]

really like videos like this. doesn't always have to be a crafting episode. your videos have helped me out so much in my own terrain crafting so thank you!

[@DevsDice]

Glad I could help and thank you so much for the kind words! 👍💙

[@sirsleepy8183]

You are the reason I started Mordheim a few weeks ago Leif. All of your videos are super helpful and inspire me everytime. I am not a man of many words so I just want to say thank you for showing me this hobby and helping me get into it. I wish you, your family and your friends all the best! Much love from Germany

[@DevsDice]

That is music to my ears so thank you for sharing that! Much love back from Stockholm! 👍😊

[@jackrobson7172]

I'm a bit late to the channel but I love your stuff and I'm working my way through your back catalogue. So glad you're feeling better about it all, it's really good when people have the courage to talk about their downs on KZbin as well as their ups. You're setting a really good example. Also the battle sounds epic

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! It makes me glad to hear that my work is appreciated! 👍💙

[@thomasbraden8242]

Dude you just keep on plugging away. Your content is always a bright spark in the dimness of the night. You are one of my favs and I truly appreciate all your effort. Sometimes life has a way of wearing us all down but yet we must go on. Work, family and our own mental well being can conflict with our hobbies we just have to keep moving forward. Whichever direction you take your channel Im sure it will be outstanding. A lot of us will be here for the ride. Stay safe, stay healthy. Peace and prosperity to you and yours.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! It really means a lot to me! 👍💙

[@goblincavecrafting]

Oof, I feel you on the burnout and really relate to everything you've said in this. It's painful to experience, and it's so easy to beat yourself up over it, but take your time, don't force anything, and thank you for sharing everything with us. I adore whatever videos you put out - I've never played Mordheim or anything like that, but your enjoyment for it comes across (when it's there for you, obviously) and I love your videos. I look forward to seeing what you have to share with us in the future, whether it's experimental or something tried and tested. Glad to hear that your relative is doing ok now - that must have been really rough for you. This year has been a terrible ride for me, and it's been really hard to enjoy even the little things sometimes, but your videos are honestly a bright spot, and I often go back to the older ones to rewatch them. Thank you for making time to share them with us, and take care of you and yours.

[@DevsDice]

Oh wow! Thank you so much for the kind words and for sharing your experience. Life can sometimes be rough but it feels reinvigorating when I read comments like this. Thank you! 👍💙

[@diogoschenk3093]

You were one of the first channels that I found in the topic of Mordheim. I am in the process of buying and building my warbands, and I even started building some terrain with your templates!!! I am trying to get some friends into the hobby and I use your videos to hype them up. I hope you find your way to heal, take up your time. Cheers from Rio de Janeiro.

[@DevsDice]

That's awesome to hear! Really makes me happy! I will pull through and I have new videos almost ready! 👍💙

[@Peter-ri9ie]

Man, thanks for sharing. Balancing work, hobby, family and … life can be oh, so hard. I’m speaking from my own experience. Take the breaks you need, go looking for what gives you energy. Take care of your family, take walks, especially now in winter. The figures will be there. We’ll be here. Take care. 👊🏻

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the support, the understanding and the suggestions! Will do my best! 👍💙

[@berbergian]

Your content inspired a frenzy of terrain creation on my part! I'm always amazed by the terrain you create!

[@DevsDice]

Wow, thank you so much for saying so! 👍💙

[@Steampunkrat12]

Stay strong, You're channel is one of my favorites. Very informative, and I love the energy you have. Look forward to seeing more videos.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! I will do my best! 👍💙

[@FigsArtsandCrafts]

I am fairly new to your channel and I thoroughly enjoy all your videos. I have shared your videos and templates to other people. Keep doing what you’re doing.

[@DevsDice]

Welcome to the channel and thank you so much for sharing my work! I really appreciate it! I will do my best! 👍💙

[@TheRolfnaberink]

My man, know your content is fun, valuable, and just plain awesome. You always inspire me to build new and cool terrain pieces. Take care of yourself and your loved ones. It’s normal to have ups and downs after a struggling period. Don’t be afraid to take a break when your heart’s not in it.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for the kind words and the insight! I think you're right when it comes to the heart being in it! 👍💙

[@magustorony]

I'm so happy for you Leif that you managed to find the spark that rekindled your passion, and I'm looking forward to the new videos! I can 100% relate and resonate with this video, as I'm also struggling to craft, paint and record them for new videos, so again, despite no crafting, you managed to inspire me to think through, find a solution that works for me, and want get back into it. So I just want to say thank you for being you, and always looking forward to your videos!

[@DevsDice]

Aww that is so nice of you to share! Thank you so much! 👍💙

[@questery]

Hey, just want to say that I found this channel about two months ago. Since then I have watched like 30 vids or something, a lot of them twice. First of all they are incredible and inspiring. Second they are calming and wonderful. Third you are very entertaining and friendly. I just want you to know that here, in Australia, someone appreciates it greatly :)

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support! It means a lot to me! 👍💙

[@scottsarcanecraft379]

Leif, we are hear for you!! I have been watching your channel for the past year, you are an amazing crafter and painter and love it!. I am excited and look forward to your videos and creations. I love the mordhiem content, I am just starting to get into this. Thank you for your channel and I look forward to your future videos!!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for these kind words! I will try to take them into heart! 👍💙

[@FruityGoblin]

I have only just found your channel (thanks to Mordhiem) and I have to say it is one of the best I have come across. It is so well produced, you set a high bar for KZbin videos. I have been absolutely loving watching your scenery builds (something I had never done) which has inspired me to start building my own. My favorite is the Mordhiem content, a game I have never played but after seeing the fantastic worlds you have built I am going to paint a Skaven warband and try and get into the hunt for wyrdstone! I really enjoyed your introduction to the warbands and your story telling is fantastic. It is hard work producing videos even more so when you are also the subject. Thanks for all the awesome videos they are soooooo good.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate the kind words and support a lot! 👍💙

[@williamhale8162]

Thank you for this video Leif. I have run through a similar problem. Almost two years ago my mother passed and this summer I lost my father and grandfather. The feeling of burnout and exhaustion and a general feeling of what to do now has been tough to say the least. Your story and timing has added a little spark of hope to my world. From the bottom of my heart thank you. I look forward to seeing more of your work, it is masterful and inspiring.

[@DevsDice]

My deepest condolences to you! I can only imagine the pain and loss you're feeling. The thing we have to hold on to are the good things but getting to that mental place can be hard. Hearing that my videos in some way helps is so precious to me so thank you so much for sharing that! Stay strong! Lots of love to you! 👍💙💛💙

[@rduke32]

I found your channel while i was going down the Mordhiem rabbithole. You inspired me to build my own Mordhiem boards! I used some of your templates but mostly just your passion, to inspire me. Sorry to hear of your struggles, but I'm glad to hear you are going to continue. Your channel is amazing, and you seem like a genuinely good person. Always do what is best for you and your family and not the youtube algorithm! I can't wait to see the evolution of the channel! Best of luck and continued success.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! I think you're right when it comes to the priorities for sure! Will do my best! 👍💙

[@jeremygriffin620]

Do what you can do, man! Love your stuff and look forward to seeing more of your work as you can.

[@DevsDice]

Thanks! I will do my best! 👍💙

[@derekthornton9645]

Been a fan of your channel for a long time; your work is fantastic. You’re doing a wonderful job. Nothing wrong with needing to take time for yourself. Thank you for sharing your struggles with us. May the Force be with you, Leif!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! I try my best but every once and a while one needs to stop and think! 👍💙

[@sjunkbomb123]

Thank you for sharing your feelings and thoughts on this Leif! I stumbeled upon your channel a few months ago and I still have a big backlog of videos to watch. Your videos has inspired me and my DnD group greatly! We are running games in Uppsala, and have starting using your tutorials to craft terrain. Our game table now have gorgeous oaks, birch trees (with skogens guld!) and a great looking river! All thanks to your excellent tutorials. Tusen tack för allt du gör!

[@DevsDice]

Tack så mycket för att du delar med dig om hur mitt jobb med videos uppskattas! Tack! 👍💙

[@dieofthebeholder]

Analytics are the enemy of quality, Leif your content has always been thoroughly inspiring. Remember getting a present you really liked? Now think of just receiving an infinite amount of socks. I know which I'd prefer. (Apologies if you'd really like some socks.) For new games, Forbidden Psalm might be right up your alley, it has some visual elements in common with Mordheim so if you want "similar but different" it might be perfect. If you want something completely new, though, try sci-fi (if that interests you) - maybe something like Stargrave or one of the many fantastic skirmish-level games like it.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! Yeah both Stargrave and Forbidden Psalm are on my list to look into potentially! 👍💙

[@justmylife94]

Keep going at it man. I'm telling you right now as someone who enjoys your content I personally plan on sharing it around. Things like this might not necessarily be life changing for society but it can be for the individual and sometimes that matters most. Do what you love and those of us here and enjoy what you do will help spread the word.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for the support and kind words! I will do my best! 👍💙

[@WulvenKraft]

Glad you've got your mojo back fella! Those feelings you have when you post a video I am inflicted with as well my friend. Finding the balance between doing what you love, what KZbin wants, what your community wants & maintaining the quality is exceptionally hard. What & how you do it doesn't go unnoticed! YOU ARE ONE OF THE REASONS I EVEN HAVE A CHANNEL!! Thank you!

[@DevsDice]

Aww that is so kind of you to say! Thank you my friend. I appreciate it a lot! 👍💙

[@WulvenKraft]

@@DevsDice & I Sir appreciate you!

[@dta314]

Hey Viking King. You got this. You always bounce back. Keep up the greatness that is you! THE VIKING KING!

[@DevsDice]

I appreciate that! I will give it my best shot! 👍💙

[@summonlessermaker]

I'm glad you're feeling better man. Your builds have been insanely inspiring and it's a huge reason I started my own channel. I've been pretty down too I think I need to touch grass more 😂

[@DevsDice]

Hahaha! Yeah touching grass is a good thing to have in steady rotation for sure! Keep it up buddy! 👍💙

[@Karlmakesstuff]

Glad you're back, big guy. Take good care of yourself - your content is always excellent and I look forward to seeing how you mix it up. Much love!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much Karl! Very nice of you to say my friend! 👍💙

[@Pappa_Palpatine]

This channel helped me break through some of my issues with terrain-making and creative blocks. Seeing your passion in those early videos, the humor, the attention to detail, and the awesome ideas have also inspired me to keep creating. I hope that you take care of yourself Leif, and we'll be here whenever you are ready.

[@DevsDice]

That's awesome to hear so thanks for sharing your experiences! I will do my best! 👍💙

[@neilatkinson174]

I have always loved how much heart and honesty is in your channel, create what you feel rather than what the algorithm demands and enjoy your passions my friend.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! I suppose that I really just wished I could have more time for the hobbying. But who knows what will happen in the future!? 👍💙

[@ilduca2810]

I literally cried listening to you telling the story of an impossible battle, won against all odds. I am in your same situation and am lucky to have a wonderful person at my side, i've always followed you silently, laughing with your videos and taking inspiration to me you're one of the greatest miniature youtubers in the world. I will look forward to the changes because i feel that if a man can change himself he can chamge the world. On the suggestion side i would propose Frostgrave since it's similar to Mordheim and uou already have the table pieces 😊

[@DevsDice]

Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words and the support! I appreciate it a lot! 👍💙

[@KratosKreationsLTD]

my mentor ty for all the good work

[@DevsDice]

My pleasure! 👍💙

[@brokengod420]

Keep up the good work man, and take breaks when you need to, I would love to see some mordheim battle reports with your awesome editing skills, which might help shift the content

[@DevsDice]

That is part of my plan! Just have so little time for the hobby! 👍😅

[@TheOokmeister]

Your channel is one of my favourites, and I always look forward to new videos. But burnout can be hard. I can't say that I've experienced it at the full extent, but even as a part time commission painter I find the work can take over at times, and I find myself neglecting other things. So it's important to step back at times, and take a break. Your physical and mental health is way more important. I'm sure you'll deal with this in the way you need to, and whatever content you publish I will be there to watch it. As an aside, why not have a look at Burrows and Badgers. It's a really fun game that I don't play as often as I'd like, with some amazing miniatures and freedom to create some unique terrain pieces. Best wishes to you and your family.

[@DevsDice]

Thanks for the kind words and for sharing your experience! Will have a look at the game! 👍💙

[@tinaprice4948]

You are a pleasure to watch :D I hope you keep making videos! You are funny and you create amazing terrain!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much Tina for the kind words and support! I will do my best! 👍💙

Hello Leif. Take care of yourself, I can really relate. I always watch your videos with great pleasure. You have a special gift, the one of bringing joy and smiles to people, and that not only is the most beautiful gift to have but can not be said of many people in this grim times. Thank you and greetings from Luxembourg

[@DevsDice]

Oh wow! Thank you so much for saying this. This comment really got to me so thank you so much for sharing this! 👍💙

[@mr.m1703]

Just wanted to say how much I appreciate the work and creativity you put into your videos. Between real life challenges and reaching the finish line on that marathon Mordheim board build, it is completely understandable that you'd be feeling hobby exhaustion. Take care of yourself, and your hobby brilliance will shine again when the time is right!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciate it! 👍💙

[@shawnerikson4579]

Hej Leif I too found your channel a few weeks ago. Love your style, tips and have been inspired to get back into Mordheim and crafting after 20 years away. After seeing your new video this morning I decided to make and upload a video my crafting results in honor of your inspirations. Thanks for sharing what you have done.

[@DevsDice]

Hahaha! Thank you so much! I watched it a couple of times actually! Thank you so much for that! It was awesome! 👍💙

[@52Miniatures]

You are great Leif! Never forget :) Looking forward to all your future ventures and videos.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you Alex! I really appreciate it! 👍💙

[@TheRendar]

great video! glad your doing well burn out happens and i just take a break and wait for the spark returns eventually . thanks for all the content you make and continue the great work!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for understanding and for being supportive! I will be back soon! 👍💙

[@vilppuk4235]

Kärlek från Finland Leif! ❤️ Your videos have honest to god long been my favourite hobby content, heck, my favourite of any KZbin content for that matter! The love, effort and detail you put not only to your crafts, but also the video production, is truly admirable, and has inspired me (and from what I can tell, the broader Mordheim community around the internet) heaps. When my financial situation allows for it, I will make sure to join your Patreon to support yoi even more. I hope you will find the perfect balance between the channel and the rest of your life, and an unburdensome method of doing things for the channel. We will love your content no matter what it is and how often it arrives. Länge leve Sigmar!

[@DevsDice]

Oh wow! Thank you so much for this content! Reading this fills my heart with joy and I realize how lucky I am to be able to do this! Thank you so much! And just so you know: Olen puoliksi suomalainen ja osaan puhua vähän! 👍😅

[@LouieLovesMinis]

Going through quite something similar in both my content and hobby journey. Playing more games does help remind us why we love what we do, so I can defo relate to this. Thanks for making this! Youve earned a sub!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much and welcome to the channel! Yeah for me I generally try to make things for myself or my group and motivate me that way! 👍💙

[@Cowgirlsteve26]

I've felt that low point in hobby lately myself. Too much work, lots of other responsibilities, never enough time to properly recharge.. makes the hobby feel forced or at times even pointless. But when i have a free moment and am able to fill it with friends, laughs, games, or even hobby content on KZbin such as your channel... It all helps to revitalize my hobby desire. Its never immediate but it all helps. Your channel is a super valuable resource for someone like me who wants to craft fun and detailed tables for my wargaming without buying ridiculously expensive plastic kits and does not have space to invest in 3d printing. And the pleasure of making something with my own hands cannot be understated. Your channel is wonderful and i hope you are able to determine the best way forward with it for yourself and us all to continue enjoying it. Look out for your health, and I look forward to seeing what new videos you bring to us. Cheers from America!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for sharing and for the valuable insight! I really appreciate it! 👍💙

[@alfaalle]

Health, mental and fysical, always first! Your videos have inspired and helped me come back to the hobby when life has been hard. It's always good to try new things and formats so good luck with that! Will be watching your future videos. 😊

[@DevsDice]

That's awesome to hear! Thank you so much for sharing that! I will do my best! 👍💙

[@DevtheGeek]

As a KZbinr, I personally understand you a 100% !!! Keep it together dude, do your best and never force your self. If you feel tied, take your time. Thank you for that awesome video, for the touching story, and for all the work you've done and (hopefully) will do!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for understanding and for your support! 👍💙

[@francescodenapoli1555]

I knew this channel a few weeks ago. And I felt good, thanks to your competences and patience and a whole bunch of good qualities! So take care of yourself, do what you have to do for your own happiness, we will continue to support you and your channel! Hugs from Italy!!😊

[@DevsDice]

Welcome to the channel and thank you so much for sharing! I really appreciate it! 👍💙

[@intzbk1]

I wish you the best Leif, and hope you keep your passion for gaming during this difficult time. My team of gamers and I were struggling and I rediscovered Mordheim through channels like yours and I'm very excited to play. I've been slowly making my way through your videos and they are great. I forgot to print out your building templates this week so i'll have to wait till next week to start those but I have my shopping list made! :) Keep up the good work and know they we all appreciate you.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for sharing! I will try my best! 👍💙

[@smullin45]

Fantastic channel! I’ve only just discovered it and will be working through the back catalogue and looking forward to new fantastic content (when you feel up to it👍)

[@DevsDice]

Thank you kindly and welcome to the channel! I have actually already put out more content! Hope you like it! 👍😊

[@SnoddiesHobbies]

Hey man! Just throwing in my support. I consider myself very lucky to get to know you. Honestly, you're one of the folks that made COVID tolerable. I consider myself very lucky to be able to call you my friend!

[@DevsDice]

Aww right back at you Dave! Thank you so much for saying so man! 👍💙💛💙

[@ForrTheXP]

Keep your head up Leif. You have a big heart and are a wonderful person. One of my inspirations as well. I still look at these crystal terrain pieces you made me and smile and they are going to be used again soon. I know I haven’t spoken to you personally in a long while but I’m always keeping an eye out for a video by you. You ever want to just talk let me know!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much my friend! I really appreciate it! 👍💙

[@Phanterinos]

Good luck Leif, the person you are always come through in your videos. Do things when you wanna do it or do nothing when you don't wanna. No rush

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! 👍💙

[@Nogoatsnoglory]

been loving your Mordheim content and really looking forward to seeing more. It's a game i don't think ill ever get a chance to play so it's awesome getting to experience it through you.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for those kind words! I will do my best! 👍😅

[@jonathanlevine4661]

Family first. You have some of the bests terrain I have seen. Seeing you play through it and on it will be very cool. The interaction with the figures and the terrain is when you really see if it works or if it needs some reconstructive surgery . Getting ours hands into the hiddy holes so and archer can pop off some good shots or having the barrels in the right spot to duck behind is what makes or breaks good terrain. I would love to see a break down on your terrain after a game and you judging what works and what doesn't . that would be a cool video. Hobby time is our own time even having a channel on you tube and all the stuff that go with it , it is still hobby time . thank you for sharing your time and hobby with the rest of us . If I had any Disposable Income I would support you in that way as well as my chicken pecking at a keyboard.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for the support and the kind words! I really appreciate it a lot! 👍💙

[@twistedandcreativesoul7551]

Thank you so much for sharing. You are one of the reasons why I even craft and build, and I hope you will find your way. Take good care of yourself and your family, and take the time you need.

[@DevsDice]

That's awesome to hear! I will find my way out of this! Thank you so much! 👍💙

[@Slacksalotprime]

Leif, I love your stuff! It is good to hear that flame has rekindled because you are a huge inspiration to me! I have been working on a Frostgrave board because of your videos. It is also the game I recommend you try! Abandon wizard towers in a frozen hell scape

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! Yeah I know Frostgrave a bit since one of my YT friends is into it! Thanks again! I appreciate it! 👍💙

[@thebasicspace]

You are just a wonderful dude Leif, not because of what you do, you just are. Thank you for being so open and sharing this. It means alot

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for the love and support! 👍💙

[@hectorfr]

Amigo,te mando un abrazo muy fuerte,quiero decirte que cuando yo estaba pasando por un momento terrible en mi vida tu canal ,tu pasion y talento me ayudo a salir un poco mas rapido del pozo,con lo que respecta a como vas a llevar tu canal,humildemente creo que todo lo que hagas lo lleves por el camino de la exploracion creativa,nos encantará, sea pintando,jugando,narrando,filmando o editando,ya haces todo eso y lo haces realmente bien,no mires las analiticas de la plataforma mira dentro de ti mismo y trabaja en el sentido de hacer lo que te guste te enriquezca y te desafie a alcanzar nuevos horizontes,como te dije antes un abrazo y mis mejores deseos.

[@DevsDice]

Oh my god. Thank you so much. Your comment had me in tears but you are so right. I will stay true to myself and my passions! Thank you for the hug and the support! 👍💙

[@hectorfr]

@@DevsDice happy to read that the message reached to the appropriate place on the receiver 👍💚

[@normanlennox4949]

Take whatever time you need for you and your family. We'll still be here. I'm also looking forward to your experimentation with content and videos. Experimenting and taking risks, like following your original tutorials, got me to where I am today. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! That means a lot to hear that! I will do my best to get back on the horse! 👍💙

[@normanlennox4949]

@@DevsDice take your time, sir. I've been reading the comments. You have a pretty loyal fanbase, and I think we would all rather see you doing well than trying to meet a schedule. All the best.

[@Fagerlund_]

Welcome back Leif! I think we're all happy to see you in any capacity! As for a game suggestion, I'd say check out Five Leagues from the Borderland, a cool miniature agnostic indie game where your merry band of adventurers travel your realm fighting off whatever threats might pop up. Seeing as locations are kind of a big deal (if you want them to be) I figure this might be something you'd enjoy!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! I am back and will be doing more videos when time allows me to! Thanks for the suggested game! Will check it out! 👍💙

[@cornman666]

Kul! Jag upptäckte dig nyss och uppskattar verkligen din kanal, den känns jordnära, äkta och bara awsome! Riktigt tråkigt med din vän! Skönt att det verkar ha gått bra. Man måste komma ihåg att livet är för kort för att spendera på saker man inte tycker är värt. Ta hand om dig :)

[@DevsDice]

Tack så mycket och välkommen till kanalen! Ja det verkar turligen ordna sig med min nära släkting tack och lov! Jag ska göra mitt bästa! 👍💙

[@clintseppowitz5642]

Mate, thanks for sharing. Your channel inspired me diving into terrain building. Even my wife started who had nothing to do with our hobby yet. You had a great impact on my hobby life and I hope you read this. Cheers to you!

[@DevsDice]

That is awesome to hear! Thank you so much for sharing this! And yes, I generally read all comments and try to answer them as well! 👍💙

[@dirtygranny5504]

I can empathise with your ordeal. I go through phases just as you have described. A "mental toolkit" of coping methods gets me through those times. When you're feeling low simply remember there are people here that are on your side and think you're a good person doing wonderful things. Failing that there is always ale! (That was a joke, alcoholism isn't the answer). Also, could I suggest One Page Rules Fantasy Skirmish as an alternative ruleset?

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! Yeah, I don't know why but I have a hard time taking that to heart. My friends say that I am always too hard on myself, perhaps they are right. But nonetheless, I really appreciate hearing it, perhaps one day it will sink in! Also thanks for the game suggestions! 👍💙

[@captainspaceman1]

Your content is amazing and your love for the games overall really shows. Take your time. Work until you're satisfied with what you have. Love you man. Hope you feel more fulfilled in days to come. God bless.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for the kind words and the support! I really appreciate it! 👍💙

[@gregorycarter-qm8zh]

My friend , you go above and beyond for all us fans , we are fine if you need time for you and yours. The content and your enthusiastic approach are worth any wait . Building terrain may have brought me here , but your humor and your professionalism and love to your craft has kept me. Much love to you my friend.

[@DevsDice]

Aww thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate it! 👍💙

[@iamtheomnimonkey]

We all have hard times and it's o.k. to take a break, it's o.k. to have low times. My heart goes out to you, your family and friends! Burnout happens to everyone!!! Do what's best for you. Thanks for everything you do! Take care!!!!

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate hearing this! 👍💙

[@andersnothzen8145]

Leif, good to hear that you bounced back (and that the special person made it❤)! Will be exiting to see what you come up with, since your historical contributions have been great! I for one is looking for too this! Let the experimentation begin!🎉

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much! Your kind words means a lot to me! Thank you! 👍💙

[@Mystrich]

Love to see you back - you've always been one of my favorite channels on here and you make really amazing terrain simple to replicate. Also in regards to success, just remember 37,000 subscribers is a lot. You're probably in the top 10% of youtube with that at least - especially for being in a niche hobby. That said, games I have fallen for and you can check out: TTCombat's Carnevale. A lot of mordheim terrain will probably work for it as well. It's Venice in the 1800s except for a portal to hell has opened above the city and now there's gang wars fighting for resources in the streets and canals.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for the kind words and the support! I will check the game out! Thanks! 👍💙

[@jean-mariecontestin3169]

Hello Leif, Just sending you loads of love and positive vibes!! Thank you ever so much for your content; you are to me (and many others no doubt) a real source of inspiration. Do take care of yourself and your beloved ones; brighter days will come. Big hug from France.

[@DevsDice]

Thank you kindly! Very nice of you to say! I appreciate it alot! 👍💙

[@hmgirlpopuri5819]

I'm sorry you've had some rough times lately, but glad to hear your family member is on the mend. Things like that are always scary. Your crafting videos are great, and I think expanding into more gaming content on your gorgeous Mordheim terrain would make for a wonderful new spin on things. Maybe a narrative series following a Mordheim campaign with your friends from the start? As far as other games, how do you feel about sci-fi Warhammer with a wildly different setting? Gorkamorka is from the same era as Mordheim and is full of sweeping deserts and rusty ruins with lots of bright oranges and yellows that might make for a fun contrast from the more dark and gritty Mordheim. Whatever you pick, I hope you have fun and keep sharing the joy of your art with us. :)

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much for the kind words, support and the suggestions! I will check them out! 👍💙

[@Jim-yk9if]

I enjoy your content tremendously, and your humor and personality even more. Whatever the shift in content, I'll be watching! Take care of yourself, Leif!

[@DevsDice]

That is wonderful to hear! Thank you so much! I will do my best! 👍💙

[@Jim-yk9if]

You're doing great! @@DevsDice

[@AnEcologistPlays]

I am sure we can all sympathise with the burnout you are feeling/have felt. Have courage, for the sun will shine out the clearer (to paraphrase a wise hobbit). Your videos are always a highlight for me when they come out, and are the videos I always go to when planning to craft something. XD Lots of love from South Africa.

[@DevsDice]

Oh Sam! What would I do without you? Thank you so much! 👍💙

[@AnEcologistPlays]

@@DevsDice You are most welcome, you absolute legend you! :-)

[@BGL19283]

I lost my mom about two weeks ago, and she was one of my DND players. We've all struggled since and we haven't been able to have a game session because it hurts. I also haven't really been able to craft much but I have found what little I could bring myself to do actually helped me heal a bit. I still have a lot of work to do in that sense but knowing that I'm making things that my mom would've thought were so cool or painting things that my mom would love...well that gives me some sense of happiness at a time in my life that's very dark. I guess I share all this to say that we all come and go through these hard times in our life, and sometimes the expression or creativity that comes from this medium is a thing that can help us come to terms with the parts of our life that really hurt us. I'm glad to hear that your friend is OK. You should honestly feel no pressure to keep doing things for show, please dont feel bad for doing something that you enjoy just because somebody near and dear to you was at a point of suffering. Bringing yourself down is not what they would want you to do. Those closest to us would want us to continue doing the things that we enjoy. I really appreciate what you do with your channel. Some of your builds are among my favorite and if it wasn't for you, BMC, Scotty and Wyloch this time, and the last time I had to go through something similar, would have been much harder. I have found a Zen state through crafting and painting, and I hope that you can have that again someday whether it's on or off camera. ❤

[@DevsDice]

This one hit close to home for me. My sincerest condolences to you. Thank you for sharing this comment, it really moved me deeply with your words of wisdom. Stay strong! Lots of love! 💙💛💙👍

[@MuskokaEnjoyer]

Watching this as a new subscriber. Really happy you decided to keep going. Big fan!

[@pimpmypension]

Respect for your honest video, Leif. Not many people dare to talk about such personal things in public. The quality of your videos is second to none and the passion and energy you put into them is priceless. You don't owe anyone anything, just yourself and your family. Spend time with people who are good for you and let your inner voice lead you to new, motivating topics. You've done so much for THE hobby, you don't have to hurry anymore. Heal in peace and find your purpose for the next chapter. We all understand and admire your courage to change. All love. Ronny

[@DevsDice]

Thank you so much Ronny! Hearing this feels in all earnest to good and I really appreciate the support! Thank you! 👍💙

[@xTheJoexRF]

Leif... You are amazing buddy! Your content is so awesome and your character is a joy to see every time you post. Remember that health and family come first, and keep yourself in top shape buddy. And just know, we will take any type of video you choose to give us, they all cont have to be EPIC... Because you are the EPIC part of any video brother!

[@DevsDice]

Hahaha! Thank you so much! It warms my heart to hear that so thank you a lot! 👍💙