About Me


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: October, 2024

Diving into the Terminator Genisys Miniatures Game + A Six-Player Showdown at KublaCon

Posted by Jeff Hiatt on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, In : Miniatures 

The Terminator Genisys Miniatures Game captures the desperate struggle between Skynet’s machines and the Human Resistance, with streamlined rules that make it easy to pick up and play. At KublaCon, I ran a six-player event using these rules, where the game delivered both cinematic moments and nail-biting tension. Despite being pummeled throughout most of the session, the Resistance pulled off a last-minute victory against all odds, which kept everyone engaged to the very end.

Straightforward...

Continue reading ...
 

GottCon: Growing Community and Giving Back through Tabletop Gaming

Posted by Jeff Hiatt on Wednesday, October 30, 2024,

This past July, we hosted our second annual GottCon event, and it was an incredible experience! Our mission goes beyond just gathering tabletop enthusiasts; GottCon was created to support the Masonic Youth Orders and to offer a welcoming, introductory convention for those who may have never attended a game convention before. With a focus on accessibility, camaraderie, and community support, GottCon is a space where gamers of all backgrounds can come together for a great cause. Planning is alr...


Continue reading ...
 

Battle of Crécy – A Tale of Longbows, Charges, and Hard Lessons in Joan of Arc: Time of Legends

Posted by Jeff Hiatt on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, In : Time of Legends: Joan of Arc 

Lately, I’ve been diving into Joan of Arc: Time of Legends, and our most recent session brought us to the iconic Battle of Crécy. If you’re familiar with the history, you know this was a critical battle where English strategy, terrain, and weather worked together to devastating effect on the French forces.

In our game, my friend John commanded the English, while I took the role of the French. The scenario begins with the Genoese crossbowmen already retreating in disarray, adding immediate...


Continue reading ...
 

Catching Up on My Latest Gaming Adventures

Posted by Jeff Hiatt on Sunday, October 27, 2024,

Wow, it's been a while since I last posted here! Time flies, and there's so much to catch up on. Between epic game events, ongoing campaigns, and even starting our own mini-convention, I’ve been staying busy in the world of tabletop gaming. Here’s a quick rundown of what I’ve been up to, with plans for more detailed posts (and photos!) to come.

Big Events Recap

Over the past couple of years, I’ve had the chance to host some exciting large-scale events. In 2023, I organized a Stalingrad ...


Continue reading ...
 
 
 

Make a free website with Yola