Yup, I hear ya. I've a ways to go before trying my hand at dios, and figures are a step along the way.

I'm very much of the enjoy the journey sort, and if I get to a destination that looks good, well, bonus! It definitely adds to the enjoyment if I don't sweat the results, and allows me to concentrate on the the little steps along the way.

Like you, I marvel at all the builds I see on here, and I do like the drama and story afforded by additional elements like stowage, weathering, figures and settings. Kinda like the richness of a novel compared to a short story, a poem, or a song.

But each are worthy endeavors in their own right, and offer a special experience in their creation.

So we do what we gotta do, and share some laughs along the way!