0.25mm nozzle for miniatures.. just a lot of nope  

RE: 0.25mm nozzle for miniatures.. just a lot of nope

There's no particular magic to using smaller nozzles, but you do need to re-calibrate your Live-Z setting after switching nozzles. The picture is a bit small, but it looks like your nozzle is too low on the 1st layer, essentially grinding in on the infill at the top-left of the circle until it peels up and makes the mess at the top-right of the circle. At some point, the gap is so small that filament jams up the nozzle. It also looks like your PEI surface could use a cleaning. Even if you're not convinced these are your problem, they're essential steps to getting a solid print. Here's some of momma's original copypasta recipe to take care of the basics...

• A dirty PEI print surface. Even if you don't think this is the cause, it's always a good idea to make sure your PEI surface is clean before trying any other fixes. Take it to the kitchen sink and give it a good dunk with Dawn (original formula, no vinegar or hand softener variants) dishwashing soap or your local equivalent (e.g. Fairy in UK). Use a clean paper towel to clean it off, and another to dry it. Avoid using any sponge or cloth that has been in contact with grease. Above all else, avoid touching the PEI print surface. Once it's good and clean, you should be able to use 91%+ isopropyl alcohol between prints, 100% acetone when that fails, and another dunk when acetone fails. Worst-case, use a 3M 7445 ScotchBrite pad or equivalent to give it a very light buff, but only infrequently.
• If you have not already done so, try using Jeff Jordan's "Life Adjust" procedure for calibrating your Live-Z setting. It is much easier to use and understand than the on-board routine.