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I’m Dave. I build MiniWarGaming communities. I JUST MOVE and tell stories about miniatures.

10/01/2026

Going back to our roots!

It’s been many years since Matthew and I played a game Warhammer 40K.

We’ve spent so much time over the years running the channel that playing games together has been taken a long back seat. BUT that changes today!

It’s a 2000 pt battle of World Eaters vs Tyranids. It’s my first game of 11th edition and I’ve spent a day reading through the rules. We’re filming/documenting our game and will report on it later. Is this something you’d want to see us do? You don’t wanna see a couple old guys like us toss dice around do you?

09/23/2026

It’s with unbelievable sadness I make this announcement. After 20 years of collecting the world’s largest chaos army…that chapter has come to an end. I’m selling it. But…

Before I made the final decision I went through my collection and picked out a handful of models that were meaningful to me. I made a video showing which models I’ve kept and the people who’ve impacted my life and influenced my hobby journey.

Watch the full vid here: https://youtu.be/a3vEPtz-NiU

Some of those individuals include:

- Joe Zack
- Mike Epic Duck Mike
- Austin Austin Thompson
- Vito Varano
- Drewski
- Liam Liam Dempsey
- Mel Au Mel
- Tom Schubbe
- Scott Schubbe

This is by no means a comprehensive list of all the friends and artists who’ve contributed to my army. But it’s just a few that remain emotionally significant to me represented by the models I’ve kept.

If you want to own a piece of MWG history by purchasing models from my Chaos army they can be acquired here: https://forge.miniwargaming.com/collections/daves-chaos

This isn’t goodbye, but rather farewell to an era that holds deep meaning. I’m truly grateful for the memories and experiences I’ve had with my army and I look forward to this new chapter of MiniWarGaming.

Be well and JUST MOVE my friends!
- David Nordquist

09/18/2026

I respond to the justified critics for the mistakes I’ve made. Comment “STAR” to see the full video.

There’s a difference between well-intended critics keeping companies accountable and noise that feeds false narratives. I figured I’d cut through it all and just explain what and why it happened.

The what:

1. MiniWarGaming is downsizing
2. Staff has been laid off
3. The MWG Bunker is for sale
4. MWG studio armies are for sale
5. Ravaged Star is VERY late on fulfillment

The why:

**I’ve attempted many times to describe it but IG caption limit is a thing. So it’s best to just watch the full video. Comment “STAR” and check your DMs**

09/05/2026

MiniWarGaming is DOWNSIZING. Ravaged Star is over 2 years delayed. People are demanding answers! Which is why I’ll be presenting “How I F$@ #%& up MiniWarGaming” tonight at 7:01 PM on the 1st floor in the SHAW Room. Watch the reel to see how to get here.

Special thanks to NOVA Open for allowing me to lend my voice to these topics and present one such short notice during these difficult challenges we’re facing and I hope to see you here.

09/04/2026

At NOVA Open I’ll discuss the state of MWG/Ravaged Star and why this happened. Saturday I present. Stay tuned for meeting room number and time. (tbd)

If you’re a backer of Ravaged Star and wish to attend, come see me in-person at my presentation. If you’re not a backer and still wish to attend because you want to know why MiniWarGaming is downsizing, come see me in-person.

You deserve to know what actually happened.

09/02/2026

Challenge: Identify all 5 minis

07/31/2026

If this post made you smile… it’s the only birthday wish I could ask for. Roll dice, laugh, and paint minis! JUST MOVE! Let’s go!!!!

- David Nordquist

P.S. arrrgh, my captions got jumbled up when I posted. The story doesn’t make sense any more😔 dang it! Well…the most important photo in this collection is the one with my mom. She’s the best. And it’s because of her I’m here in the first place. She’s the reason why I love playing games. Thank you mom.

07/21/2026

Gaming board. Agree or disagree?

When I see a “miniature” such as a Tau Manta I don’t think “wow, what a cool mini.” I think “that’s a terrain piece I could play a mission on.” IT’S HUGE! Like ridiculously so.

When I saw this model while visiting my friends over at Play On Tabletop, I couldn’t help myself… I just HAD to pick it up myself and see how heavy it was. It’s heeeeeavy. So the next time you get the chance the pick one up, you’ll see for yourself. But fair warning: you might “accidentally” break off a weapon to two like it did. Cuz y’know… Tau with less ranged attacks is always a good thing. They don’t need more ranged superiority. They have enough options as it is right? (I can hear the collective voices of the Tau disagreeing with me) but Khorne cares not from whence the smack talk towards Tau flows…😉

07/09/2026

The “model placing” shanty performed by JD from The Longest Johns and .

JD dropped by the studio while on his Canada tour of the . I was in the middle of setting up my massive Blood Angel army when he suggested we sing a sea shanty while we worked. Apparently, the purpose of a sea shanty is the get the crew members of a ship to sing as they worked to help them be more productive.

This was such a fun experience I’m glad the moment was caught on camera and I’ve decided to share it with other enthusiasts to help them get the work done!

Check out and join in on the fun!

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07/07/2026

DUST!!! Other people’s models never get this dusty…right?!

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