Answering your Most-Requested questions & Exciting Channel Update!!

[@xGamermonkeyx]

As an Aussie, whoever told you you have an Aussie sounding accent is certifiably insane

[@lostsanityreturned]

Agreed

[@TNAralwaysfun]

Definitely lol

[@benmiles00]

They have? lol. Wtf?! Imagine if they heard a Kiwi accent.

[@xGamermonkeyx]

Careful, I think their head might explode@@benmiles00

[@ropable]

I know, right?

[@Miscast]

[@roguehobbies]

Omg my favourite KZbinr 😭❤️

[@ChrisLee-infin8eye]

It's so good to hear more Scots on KZbin. I knew your accent was from somewhere near where I was brought up, which was up the road from Dunfermline in Perth.

[@JT_Soul]

"Biggest red flag in a guy?" 4:36 The one my converted Red Gobbo standard bearer is holding!

[@chrispowell9952]

Congrats Louise! My girlfriend watched a few of your videos with me a few months back and she’s now hugely into Warhammer. She actually picked up her first primarch (the lion, obviously) last week and she’s been working on painting it every night! I think I may be getting her a rascal town gobbo for her upcoming birthday. Keep up the good work!

[@roguehobbies]

That's so exciting!? I hope she enjoys the hobby!

[@akumaking1]

@@roguehobbieswill you upload on other sites too?

[@AndyAlert]

@@akumaking1 ay yo 🤨

[@samringwald]

It's very refreshing to hear a top-level painter talk about having an arts background. So many talented painters downplay their formal training, and it can be very disheartening to the less-artistically-inclined hobbyists out here. My brother's first models were so much better than mine, and he was like "I spent years learning how to use a brush. You haven't made art since the 8th grade." Thank you! Obviously there is also natural talent involved in your case, but it takes work to hone that into a dependable skill. The work really shows (and the love!).

[@RobbieB2606]

The GW car park fight rumours are 100% true. Currently, combatants are asked to choose from sword, axe, or mace-and-chain - first to draw blood wins. Absolutely based Bionicle choice, the ball ones were sick!

[@carnajom8831]

My understanding is that it was the original inspiration for Blood Bowl

[@RyanPST88]

Actually shocked that the weapon options weren't just Warhammer or Warhammer.

[@kentlangham5811]

When you were asked about why you left GW I was prepared to hear the response "I punched someone in the car park and was asked to resign." I look forward to your videos and I can not wait to see more of Rascaltown,

[@CplBrainless]

It's a shame to hear that the reason you left GW was because of something shadowy and uncomfortable, but I think the community and hobby are honestly better off with you outside with the freedom you can now explore doing your own thing. And look at that, at least 100,000 people agree and want to see what that is! How lustrous a silver lining this is

[@roguehobbies]

It makes it sound probably a lot scarier than it is, just sometimes management isn't great and some people suck and do sucky things!

[@LincolnTank-StillOnTheSprue]

@@roguehobbies people don't leave jobs because of jobs, they leave because of managers

[@ghostwolf4354]

@@LincolnTank-StillOnTheSprue this is so universally true it hurts...

[@iandoddsblah]

Having listened to folk like Peachy talk about it and from what Louise has said; my impression is that there are a few people there with a bit of a Napoleon complex and make decisions fueled by their ego rather than logic, common sense or what might be good for business.. which basically drove good people away! Loe and behold.. turns out they can do it on their own! Amazing work, Louise, thanks for the content so far and what's to come!

[@benjamin2629]

With the GW store managers I have personally dealt with I can only imagine what it's like at Head office level.

[@alexkeenan5201]

Do we want Old World videos? BY SIGMAR, YES! I'd love to see a Vampire Counts army painted in your style, even if they're not a main supported army. Also, after hearing Rob talk about his suggestion for a video all about the map you drew on the Square Based podcast I'd love to see that too!

[@Dracobyte]

Summon the elector counts!!

[@joehill6916]

As a marketing person who deals with influencers and influencer marketing, completely agree. I think the idea of wanting to be ‘a KZbinr’ or ‘an influencer’ is back to front. You have to be into the thing first - whatever the thing may be, gardening, sheep, 13th century art, puppets, whatever - and grow it from there.

[@tinyfishhobby3138]

Your music video has basically become my “time to hobby” music and I’ve listened to it on repeat countless times now while painting and assembling minis. If you ever do a part 2 at some point it would be the loveliest thing.

[@veritech4884]

Same here. I also use it for DnD ambiance

[@WMfin]

SUMMONING!

[@agradecidopertinaz]

Your red flag for "people in general" is just perfect. All the best for 2024!

[@Armaaz]

You're from the same region as my grandparents. Now I realize why I find listening to you talking is so calming. Well, that and that your genuine love for what you do really comes through with your videos. Congrats on the milestone!

[@mikespaintedminis5100]

we're really glad you made this channel so thank you! you're doing an awesome job ❤

[@roguehobbies]

Thank you so much!

[@DaigotsuSoetsu]

Your enthusiasm, passion and excitement for the hobby is such a breath of fresh air. I'd totally forgotten about Summoning, great taste in music~

[@racerdeth]

I assumed in or near Edinburgh, so Dunfermline wasn't too far off the mark, just over the Forth! Some excellent metal crossover there 🤘🏻 The infodumping/not getting infodumping thing I think is the biggest social barrier between neurotypical and neurodivergent people, IMO (that said sometimes I struggle with others' infodumping because I'm wanting to "read ahead" and skip to the end!). I want people to be really into something and see the joy it gives them. Before i realised it was a neurotype difference I found it really weird that loads of my work peers just didn't seem to be into things. Pro Acryl Titanium is the only PA I own so far (the problem with having All The Paints for years before discovering them). It's the absolute bollocks!

[@TwistedNerves]

Congrats on 100,000, Louise! You have some of the best content out there, you will be at 200,000 in no time at all.

[@andrewcalvert4854]

Thank you for the pro tip on titillating pink, I ended up emailing them and apparently it's joining the nostalgia '94 line in the next couple of months. Win!

[@warcolourspaints3256]

Ohhh yes indeed!!!

[@ghost.bird.studios]

Thank you so much for including Sojourner on here! That means a lot!

[@MuseChick]

It's so deserved! Your content has been so wonderful from the get go!

[@roguehobbies]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@IHADTHECAKE]

An amazing achievement! Congrats and here's to many more subs!

[@peacedustinc.7108]

You have the correct taste in music. I just love putting on summoning while focusing on anything really.

[@martynjones3978]

Please please DONT ever stop being you!! When ever i watch you if im not being awe struck by your excellent painting skill or creative genius, im getting cheered up and smiling from ear to ear with your infectious happy cheerful personality!! I and 100,000 others are so chuffed you are doing what you are doing now!! Keep being that shinning bright star in our lives it makes us all better people!! 😊

[@tedpalmer1537]

@5:00 only the worst people think its acceptable to belittle someone else's excitement. The absolute best part of this channel is your genuine enthusiasm for the subject and don't listen to anyone that tells you otherwise

[@Cosmic_Gorilla]

Louise likes Summoning, hell yeah. Also, that Snakebites artillery piece at 11:44 is cool AF.

[@roguehobbies]

Thank you 😭

[@normanlennox4949]

I figured your accent for Scottish right away. I'm honestly surprised people ask. It seems obvious to me. Mind you, I was raised on British comedy, so... I agree on the "calm down" thing. I hate being made to feel badly about the things I love. I think your Bloodbowl goblin is adorable. It's not really my business why you are no longer with GW. I just know it's their loss, and our gain. I'm looking forward to everything you have in the pipe. Wishing you nothing but unbridled success!

[@shawnmcgill4742]

Always delighted to hear a 'Muppet's Christmas Carol' shout out! One of our longest running family traditions!

[@MCXL1140]

No one else has done it, so as a favor to people, I am become.... *timestamp guy*. Gratz on 100k! 2:28 Where are you from? 3:05 What is your favorite dinosaur? 3:17 What got you into Warhammer? 4:05 Who is your favorite Hobby KZbinr 4:35 Biggest Red Flag in people? 5:23 What other hobbies do you partake in? 6:32 What is your favorite metal band of all time? 7:20 What is your favorite paint no longer in production? 7:40 Do you still have the first miniature you ever painted? 8:06 Did you have any formal art training? 8:18 What is your favorite paint line other than Citidel 8:50 Do you have any 'Icks' 8:55 What is your favorite art piece you've made that's not a mini? 9:28 Are you into Warhammer Fantasy, and are you excited for the upcoming Old World release? 10:02 Favorite color for power swords and plasma weapons? 10:34 What's the mini you're least proud of? 11:47 Who do you think the leaker of info is at Games Workshop HQ (It's MINIAC AGAIN! ;P) 12:47 What's the juiciest gossip from your time at Games Workshop? 13:40 Do you think that someday you will want to explain why you left Games Workshop in a video or a stream? 14:47 If you were to start doing this from scratch, would you have done anything differently. 16:07 Do you have any hints to the future of Rascaltown? 17:19 What are the best tips you have for painting tiny details? 17:37 Any tips for people who want to become an 'influencer' or 'content creator' 18:46 Pineapple on Pizza? Y/N 18:50 How do you get over painting anxiety? 19:51 What was your first army in Warhammer? 20:17 Which Primarch would you date, and why? 20:33 REAL TALK: Favorite Bionicle 20:47 How many new rascals are we getting this year (2024)? 20:54 What are your plans for 2024?

[@tedjones1021]

I remember coming across your first Rainbow Warriors video - I was surprised it was the only "real" video on your channel at the time because clearly, you know your stuff when it comes to painting minis and you'd been at it for a while. What's less surprising is that you've already hit 100k - even if you look back on that video and notice all the things you'd do differently now, it was still really well presented and entertaining - you're affable, infectiously enthusiastic, and do some really spectacular and unique projects. The rest is just details that you figure out as you go - not to trivialize any of it. I'm glad you chose to roll the proverbial dice on this whole youtube thing, and you deserve to feel proud of it.

[@djludowici536]

Omg! Somehow I was the first name on the patreon list?!! Thanks Sugs, I can’t wait to see what you come up with this year and look forward to many more citizens of Rascal Town.

[@S.A.S.H.]

Congratulations. Well deserved. Your enthusiasm is so refreshing.

[@madnessbydesignVria]

Massive congrats on 100K! Your infectious love for the hobby is a source of joy for us viewers. I hope this year brings all the success and satisfaction you deserve... :)

[@ohmygoditisspider7953]

you make a good point around 5:20. I love telling new people to talk nerdy to me. I look like a character from cyberpunk IRL and so far it's been rather disarming to go "yes dude I'm serious please tell me about the 80s cartoon I caught you reading fanfiction about. And the fanfiction. I am actually interested. Please actually tell me." or whatever. I'm not a fan of that sort of thing at all but people being excited and talking about stuff is basically the only thing I actually really like about people.

[@BRUSHFORSOUL]

100 thousand subscribers per year is an excellent result! I have recruited 1290 people in 10 years :)

[@Bluecho4]

Congrats, Louise! You've come so far in these 8 months.

[@zHawkC]

Congrats on 100k! Your positivity is infectious and that's why I keep coming back to your channel. We all need that in our lives!

[@DonYablos]

I never saw you when you worked for GW as I never got to paying for Warhammer+ and mostly crawled KZbin for content. I was aware you existed and of the hype around your new career. Its rare that someone not only lives up to the hype but exceeds it. So glad I subscribed - its been a great journey of infectious joy and inspiration. Thanks so much for the content.

[@fakestreetspirit]

I am mega late to this video, but I totally get your painting anxiety - I think that is a good way to describe how I feel. I am restarting my painting after 20 years and any paint on a mini is joy.

[@juliangilbert5465]

Well done for making your channel work. I think people can tell when someone is genuine, with good energy, the camera picks it up, that's what people like. 👍

[@natehancock7882]

Congratulations on the milestone Louise, it's well earned and we benefitted from it. Thanks for opening up to us in the video, it was fun. Best of luck to you in 2024, both in and out of the channel!

[@czarina007]

The burning questions answered! Your first video about the Rainbow Warriors was actually also among the first I watched about 40k, back when it came out. Now I'm way deep into this rabbit hole of lore. Thank you for all the awesome enthusiasm, tips, and content! It sucks how you left GW, even dream jobs have sucky people. Ugh. We're glad you're here!

[@StuHub]

Dunfermline! I was born in Kirkcaldy, lived in Rosyth, and my sister lives in Dunfermline, now I live in Aberdeen. Awesome to see someone from the same area I lived in doing so well on KZbin, congrats on 100K!

[@chairmanswiss]

Congrats on the 100k! Thank you for your hobby hype/positivity, helped me get over a hobby block and carry on painting Fulgrim Snake Boy again!

[@doshutokeshi3877]

Congratulations! My heart is glad. It's good to see good people win. I too left GW because of unfortunate reasons. Get yours young lady, keep killing it.

[@Grieva-SeeD-]

Banger of a video and love the Summoning too! I learnt to play "Old Mournings Dawn" by ear and even transposed the absolutely eargasmic horn section to guitar.

[@kyleboulier2272]

I'm super excited for the future of the channel and RASCAL TOWN!!!!

[@MrFiremagnet]

Proud to be one of 100000 rogues, Louise. Currently I don't paint anything (don't have any free time for that), but watching other people being creative really helps to scratch that itch. My favorite vid was about you visiting that custom miniatures convention, with pro sculpters creating minis in real time, in their oldschool style. Before your channel, I felt like everyone's kind of playing it safe and making videos on already established topics. Like, there was a plethora of videos about how to paint this and that, and most 40k painting KZbinrs (not all) just kind of created their own take on how to do basic stuff. Which is cool, but that's not kind of content you are excited to see. That's kind of content you look for when you are figuring out how to paint stuff. But you don't stop on that basic bread and butter stuff, you also cover topics that are new and fresh - experimenting with play-doh, visiting obscure miniature conventions, making a whole vid about freaking rainbow warriors, creating a line of novelty goblin miniatures (including the box!). I really like how you are first artist and miniature painter second, for you it's just a medium, and when you showcase your other creating endeavors, to me, it's giving a new perspective. And after painting two companies worth of similar-looking space marines, it's hard to look at miniature painting and see that as a creative process meant to express one's creativity. So that perspective is very valuable. That's why I like watching your vids and what I'd like to see more of in the future. Yes, this whole blob of text is my attempt at answering your question. Anyway, congratulations on 100k and hopefully you'll have a great success in a coming year!

[@mitchellpatterson3323]

The excitement and enthusiasm that seeps through in all of your videos is infectious and I love watching them because I always end up smiling along as well.

[@ajsepti5827]

Summoning is amazing!! Congrats, Louise, crazy milestone! You are the go to KZbinr i tell ppl about niche Warhammer hobbies. You're also my go-to feel good youtuber to watch! Looking forward to all the cool things happening in 2024!!

[@Ultr4l0f]

6:45 Summoning? Summoning?! Hell yeah! I literaly gasped and became halfway bugged eyed when you said it. It is my favourite band too and has been for 20 years. But they almost never get mentioned outside of the nische within a nische of dungeon synth. Its a shame for they are unqiue and just... just... well you know. Probably the only band that can get me bubbly and overeager and at risk of a "calm down" ;) I also read an interview and atleast that half of the band seemed like a realy good dude. Just to show my support (and attone for my mp3 crimes of yesteryear) I bought their latest album in collectors edition and I dont even have a CD player anymore 😅

[@pierre-olivierjanelle3413]

1-you are welcome 😉 2-those goblins are absolute beauties!! 3-well deserved glad you are doing what matters to you and we enjoy your enjoyment of the hobby.

[@Nortic111]

Whilst your mini painting is always great, seeing that Blood Bowl Goblin has really inspired me to pursue a more creative line of work!

[@Tardigradico]

If you'd do a TOW video, I'd LOVE to see a Bretonian knight painted by you. Your style would be a perfect fit for a bright coloured heraldry.

[@andrewwilliams8058]

Holly shit! You are from Dunfermline!!!! You should totally give the High Street independent 'Accent Games' a hit. Really nice guys, doing the Emperors work.

[@demondredge4983]

Guy from MidwinterMinis turned me to your channel. your second video was my first to watch. Your enthusiasm and bubbly personality are freakin infectious. Thank you for all the effort you put in to this. Here's to 200,000! Have a wonderful 2024!

[@Ennio444]

Whoa, that gorgeous map of the Old World is your work?? Talk about an amazing revelation. By the way, as someone who gets easily demotivated with his own work, I'd love it if you made a video showing your bad minis, your take on why they are bad, and what could be improved. Mini positive!

[@neilatherton4290]

Bravery isn't not being scared. Bravery is being scared and doing the scary thing anyway. With that in mind, you've been insanely brave. I love the doll rescue painting. I imagine that painting busts would be similar? Busts are a whole other ballgame and might be worth a shot. I've done a couple and pretty much suck at them, but they're super fun. :)

[@4ohf]

Summoning is fucking amazing! I was not expecting to hear it mentioned 😂 It's probably one of my favorite too

[@SunChaserXVII]

I missed this when it went up and so I'm late to the realisation that you're a Summoning fan, that's so cool. Love your Pro Acryl signature series by the way!

[@krissteel4074]

As someone with the anxiety, depression and PTSD who's spent the last 50 years as an introvert pretending to be an extrovert I can appreciate how hard it is to be something of a public figure. Its taxing on your emotions and sometimes exhausting- but you get braver every day you turn up and keep at it. So don't underestimate how strong and brave you can be as you've already taken the big steps to get where you are now, so the rest is easy right!

[@CJ_esc.artist]

Congrats on the 100k! Love your enthusiasm and upbeat personality and love for the hobby. Genuinely showing that rubs off on all of us.

[@Deliriation]

Love your energy! Never let anyone put out your fire! Best wishes in 2024 with all of your exciting adventures

[@garyknight3018]

Big congrats on the 100k subs, a testament to where being genuine and yourself can impact a community in such a positive way. Thank you for the hours of fun.

[@dfly27485]

A good thing to do at the beach while you’re collecting sea glass, especially if you’re with a friend, is make a game out of it. I play where; -Brown glass is 1 point -clear/white glass is 2 points -green glass is 3 points -blue glass is 5 points Keeps collecting fresh and exciting.

[@odeegrotsniffer4166]

Pro acryl is my favorite except it doesn't keep on a wet pallette well. I have kids and I have to barely fit in painting when I can, and the pro acryl always separates. Still great, but it's annoying.

[@ralphhathaway-coley5460]

Congrats, much deserved. Re. why you left GW. Well done in not being 'pressurized' into disclosing if you are not comfortable with doing so, the most important thing is to do whatever is best for you.

[@jmo8391]

Congrats! Love the accent and the positive energy. This channel will continue to grow. Her eye shading is topnotch.

[@robertmendoza3025]

Congratulations on 100k! And Bohrok is what they were called. Speaking of Bionicle, for Christmas/birthday, my brother got me some models so I can make a 40k Bionicle army.

[@josephgarcia9076]

When I was in my early twenties I traveled to the Orknies and spent 6 months on Stronsay helping with a ranch. I took connections all the way from London, plane and bus and ferry. Got to drive to London and even went to the doctor in Scotland for my allergies. So beautiful and so much fun. Black currents, goose berries and marmite!!! 😋

[@frishnit]

Dunfermaline?! Kirkcaldy all the way! Keep cracking on, your channel is great fun. It's lovely to see old metal memories with life breathed back into them.

[@Chimer24-qs5wo]

Having just watched you and Peachy on The Painting Phase, I had to subscribe. You're a breath of fresh air and your love of the hobby and enthusiasm are infectious. Anyone who'd place your accent anywhere but Scotland must be hard of hearing 😂 Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you )O(

[@jaeledwards1367]

Summoning was a pleasant surprise to hear mentioned. I'm that big a nerd that I have them all on LP. Sitting next to the big poster that came in the "Minas Morgul" record right now actually.

[@JonSteitzer]

This is a little random but this video just made me realize an old friend had your same accent. Her father was Scottish, but she grew up in Canada and absolutely sounded like you, just softened a bit. How interesting how accents / language can vary!

[@dwadland]

Magnum and Iron Maiden in your music list! Awesome :) Was booked to see Magnum at Rock City in Nottingham but they unfortunately had to cancel due to some health issues. I will have to give Summoning a spin!

[@stevebarnett-f5o]

You will get a lot more than 100k, I love this channel, the enthusiasm is infectious, and my painting has improved thanks to your advice. Many thanks

[@garretth.251]

I can't believe you were so worried about your videos! You were the main reason for me to keep checking Warhammer+. I loved your videos there!

[@rich347]

Go places and meet more (new) people? Dang Louise, I love how you are providing content that not only challenges you, but is different from other content creators. I really loved the AoS castle video, and struggle with the whole "going out" thing, so it really nice seeing someone do the things. Not only that but doing the things while having a ton of fun. Request: Could you do a video about colour theory and mixing? I've watched a few videos and mostly get it, but it hasn't done than clicky thing in my head yet.

[@FacesNBases]

Brilliant video and fascinating insights. So glad your channel has been a success, deservedly so and really looking forward to the miniature range expanding! Here's to a great hobby year for us all.

[@joshuadtedd]

Congratulations Louise! Very happy for you. Great content, please keep it coming!

[@blindmikeguard]

Oh man, you have the greatest taste in music.....Summoning!!!! (Let alone the rest of your list) Awesome! You have created such a positive, inspiring channel....congratulations on 100k!

[@aaronk6496]

I would LOVE an entire episode on seaglass. I've collected for years here on the Oregon Coast and would love to hear another collectors story,

[@1994chocolatemilk]

I like it when people are excited about their hobbies. The only time I ever tell them to chill about it is because sometimes they will get so excited I can't follow what they're saying anymore, either because they are going a mile a minute or because they slipped into technical jargon that I do not have the background to understand and they have neglected to explain some important foundational information in their excitement. I will tell them to take a second to cool their heels and explain where they lost me so we can restart. Hopefully when I do that, they understand that I am excited for them and trying to better engage with their hobbies instead of trying to break them down.

[@locomotivevoice]

Personally much of my anxiety in general comes from expecting myself to be better every single time I do something, try to remember the purpose of your activity is enjoying yourself and just getting across the ideas you like. If you remember this, I've found its actually much easier to improve since the weight of expectation no longer distracts you. Plus it's way more fun.

[@JessWLStuart]

Congratulations on your well earned success! Looking forward to 500k subscribers!

[@SakakiDash]

Funny because your dialect and voice is one of the factors that makes this channels such an enjoyable thing to watch and listen to. :) Keep up the great work its always awesome watching people do what they enjoy.

[@themidnightaristocrat]

You're the only other person I've seen talk about the "Mirkwood" side project from Silenius. The first track is mesmerising, one of my greatest KZbin finds. Also that artwork where the dwarfs are preparing to go into the wood and Bilbo is gazing at it deep in thought while Gandalf riding away in the background... I tried to find out who made it. It's so so good. Congratulations on the 100K milestone \m/

[@amysnuggs]

Congrats on 100k Louise, so happy to see the success you've had! :)

[@nitemunky76]

Well done, you deserve the success. Your channel is a breath of fresh air compared to most of the other miniature related channels.

[@lukassimkens6445]

Summoning is the best , absolutely love them! Congrats on the 100k subs !

[@RyllenKriel]

Congratulations on 100K subscribers! Your advice on getting people who make you feel bad out of your life is something everyone should embrace. Keep being awesome and have a good new year everyone!

[@firelock9080]

What a sweet person and pleasant channel. Glad I happened to find it, it brightened my day.

[@JelloMiniatures]

Huge congrats Louise! This channel is amazing. Loved meeting you at WarhammerFest. You are a huge ray of light and joy in this hobby

[@kharnghareth3440]

I bloody love your enthusiasm for the hobby, even as I'm a dwarf-person! *writes his own name in the Great Book of Grudges* I hope to see many more lovely painted grobi! :)

[@PinnacleOfDecadence]

Congratulations on your success. You are lovely. Watching your videos gave me a little more confidence about starting my own channel. Do keep up the good fight and know you are an inspiration.

[@Dracobyte]

Congratulationd on the 100K subs! You deserve way more!!

[@mogadeet6857]

Congratulations! I do love the Epic box in the background. So many fond memories.

[@wilbert1865]

I appreciate your enthusiasm, your talent for painting, and your insights into GW. Your videos are well-edited, have nice music, and they’re fun. I look forward to more rascal town offerings and more content from you in 2024. Happy new year!

[@ModernSynthesist]

Yes! Titillating pink! Warcolours still makes it in their Nostalgia '88 line!