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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

Building Warbands and Battling in Strange Worlds: A Space Weirdos Night Recap

Posted by Jeff Hiatt on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, In : Miniatures 


Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting a Space Weirdos game night for a group of friends interested in learning the game. Space Weirdos is a fast-paced, skirmish-style miniatures game set in a strange, sci-fi universe where players assemble small warbands to fight intense battles in a variety of imaginative environments. The game emphasizes quick, chaotic combat and flexible warband creation, making it accessible for new players while still allowing veterans to dive deep into strategy. With ...


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Update on Battle of Scarif Event for KublaCon

Posted by Jeff Hiatt on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, In : Miniatures 

For KublaCon this coming May, I'm deep into prepping my Battle of Scarif recreation from Rogue One. This idea took root last year when I found a massive haul of Star Wars: Legion minis at the flea market, which really drove my focus toward a Star Wars theme. Originally, I’d thought of setting up a pirate game with some Blood and Plunder miniatures that I had purchased, but after finding these minis, it made sense to shift toward a Scarif-themed event. I've previously hosted X-Wing games, bu...


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Scenario: the Bounty

Posted by Jeff Hiatt on Monday, November 11, 2024, In : Miniatures 
The Bounty - Hunt for the Bounty

Here is a new scenario that I put together for Space Weirdos. In this scenario, players each lead a team of bounty hunters tracking the bounty through a rugged landscape filled with traps. The objective is to capture (kill) the bounty by the end of turn 6. If the bounty survives, they escape, and all players lose.

Setup

  • Board Setup: Use a 3'x3' board with craggy, rugged terrain featuring rocks, cliffs, and obstacles.
  • Objective: Captur...

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My Morning Ritual

Posted by Jeff Hiatt on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, In : Time of Legends: Joan of Arc 
Every morning, I try to get up early to carve out a bit of quiet time for myself before heading to work. This is my chance to sneak in some painting – even if it’s just for a few minutes. I started doing this to get a little closer to saying, “Yes, I painted today.” But over time, it’s become something more. It’s a form of meditation, a way to center myself before diving into the day. And as a nice bonus, it helps me tackle the ever-growing “shelf of shame” and reduce the gray...

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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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