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Jeff Hiatt Been a gamer and a hobbyist since I was a wee lad. Can't remember a time in my life when it hasn't been present one way or another.

Browsing Archive: November, 2024

Peak X-Wing

Posted by Jeff Hiatt on Monday, November 4, 2024, In : X-wing 

I look back at this picture, and for me, it represents the peak of my X-Wing experiences. This was right before the game transitioned to its second edition, and as you can see, I was fully immersed in it. The event was called "40,000 Credits," and it was a high-energy, imaginative scenario centered around a crash site in an asteroid field. The goal? Navigate through the field, avoid intense Imperial and Rebel skirmishes, and secure as much loot as possible over six rounds.

The premise was simp...


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On the Road Gaming Adventure

Posted by Jeff Hiatt on Sunday, November 3, 2024,


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I'm still on the road, but that's not stopping me from squeezing in some gaming time! Although I wasn't able to meet up with any friends this time around, I made the most of the trip by stopping by a local game store and even getting a solo game session in my hotel room last night. 

I played the *G.I. Joe Deck-Building Game*, which is a really neat co-op game that’s perfect for multiple players. It’s been a while since I last played it, so I felt a little rusty, but it all came back to me...

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On the Road: Painting Streak, Hobby Shop Visits, and Halberdiers for Joan of Arc

Posted by Jeff Hiatt on Friday, November 1, 2024,

Today’s entry isn’t particularly groundbreaking, but it’s a snapshot of the joys of traveling with hobbies in tow. Right now, I’m on the road, but I've brought along my painting kit to keep up with my daily painting streak. This weekend’s project? Painting up some halberdiers for *Time of Legends: Joan of Arc.* There’s something satisfying about squeezing in some brush time, even when traveling, and I love keeping the streak alive, one halberdier at a time.

I’m down in Southern C...

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