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Historicon 2019 Live Blog – Part One!
Make sure to come and join us this week for a look at Historicon 2019 over in America! Justin and Gerry are going to be joined by Jim (@oriskany) over in the US as they get stuck into this awesome convention.
We're very much looking forward to heading to Historicon for the first time and really delving into this convention which has been a mainstay of the tabletop gaming world for a while now.
Find Out More
If you'd like to find out more about the convention you can check out these links below...
Theme (Jungle Warfare) - Convention Maps - Painting Contest - Historicon Guests - Additional Attendee Information
The theme for this year is Jungle warfare so we're looking forward to seeing what their tables are like plus there is much more to dive into as well. We've already had Gerry marking off things on the map that he's very excited to go and see!
Welcome To historicon
It’s day one here at Historicon and the team are geared up and ready to get covering the event.
What has you excited for Historicon this year?
Carnage and Glory - American Civil War
Jim stops off to have a look at the Carnage and Glory Games running today.
Join The Battle For The Alamo
Jim gets to chat about one of the most iconic battles in American history, the Alamo. This is the pivotal moment in the battle for the independence of Texas.
We Couldn't Miss, The Battles Of Oriskany & Fort Stanwix
We all know the story of how Jim got his user name and we couldn’t come to a historical convention and not let him get to chat about the battle that is his namesake.
Sword Beach Battles Happening At Historicon
Jim takes a moment to have a look at what’s happening on huge the Sword Beach table at Historicon.
Catching Up With Battlefront At Historicon
Justin heads off to the traders hall to catch up with the Battlefront U.S. team about what they have going on at the show this year.
Phalanx Consortium & The Gateway Into Modern Warfare Gaming
Jim stops off with Chris from Phalanx Consortium, to have a chat about the games they have and how you can explore modern games and war zones.
Firelock Games Bring Their New WW1 Game To Demo At Historicon
Justin gets a chat with Mike from Firelock Games bout whats been happening with the team, how things are going for Blood and Plunder, Oak and Iron and their new WW1 game.
Operation Giant With Force On Force
Gerry catches up with Jim for some African force on force battles.
Join The Last Kids On Earth Prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse
Gerry finds a zombie apocalypse game here at Historicon and couldn’t resist getting a video for it.
Good Bye From Day 1 At Historicon
Thats all for day one at Historicon, come join us tomorrow for more from the convention.
Friday Breakfast
We’re up and getting breakfast sorted, but we know there’s a time zone difference so we wanted to get your afternoon started right with some Market Garden tanks and Jagdpanthers on a gorgeous table and some Sword Beach aftermath!
Day 2 Begins At Historicon 2019
Welcome back for the second day of coverage here at Historicon 2019, we’re gearing up to have a look at even more cool gaming table, traders and tournaments.
Mein Panzer - A 1980's What If Battle
Jim has a look at Mein Panzer, a what if battle set in the 1980’s here at Historicon.
Hunting Pirates On The High Seas
Gerry finds a 25mm high seas battle game going on and stops off to get some more details for us all.
Ronin - Seven Deadly Sisters
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Weeeeeeeee! @oriskany what happened to your voice? oO
That’s my normal voice. Medical condition. Thanks for the comment!
Never noticed that on the streams. Maybe the webcam/mic distortion tricked me. 🙂
Pure testosterone buddy ?
That’s what SHE said. 😀
WOO Gerry, Justin and Jim love it!
Moe, Larry, Currie! 🙂
Maybe next year I can plan and get there. Looks like a blast.
The convention is great @ghent99 ! There are four complete floors of content going on, we’ll be hard pressed to cover it all. We do have three days though, so please stick with us!
full tank of gas…half a pack of cigarettes…and 2 brothers…easily done
We’ll be tryin’. 🙂
Looking forward to watching these videos over the weekend.
Yeah, we’re rolling out content AT LEAST through Saturday, probably early Sunday as well.
@avernos @oriskany @dignity
I know it’s probably too much effort but would it be possible to list the rules the various games are using in the descriptions?
Cheers
We’re trying to mention the name of the system, we’ll try to make a point of it.
Thanks Jim as you know yourself there are so many rulset out there it’s nice to know what people are using
All photo galleries I submit to Justin are now headed with the game system.
Looking forward to any jungle warfare related games, particularly Vietnam. Although my Empress Marines are Hue based and urban warfare would be more appropriate..
It is only a question of time until we get grunts for the jungle by all accounts ?
Wish I could be there but hey, Mr Taxman wants his money end of the month..
I have some Burma / Malaya photos that are submitted and in the rotation for publish.
Great job guys
Thanks! 🙂
Great con glad we made it again this year.
Hope to see you around! 😀
Great job as always OTT!
I was really trying hard to make it this year to Historicon, but work intervened and sunk my plans. It would have been grand to play as many games as possible in the four-day span, not to mention meeting the OTT crew in person.
Too bad, too … I have found a complete set of Panzer Leader in the original box down in “Wally’s Basement!”
Brilliant coverage guys, really enjoyed this.
Is it possible to get some coverage of any Dux Britanniarum games (too fat lardies) Please ??
Added to the list!
Ah man! That’s the way it works for me…….
Still I’m enjoying the coverage that OTT is gathering for those of us that could not make it.
Seriously, @recon63 – @avernos and I both looked for it, we honestly did not see it.
@oriskany & @avernos, no worries, thanks for looking anyway, much appreciated. Loved all the coverage done I could not have asked for anything more!! ;D
Thanks! It was fun to do! 🙂
Stop by and say hi to bud blast markers and the last stand boatyard
Hope you guys are having a great time on this side of the pond.
I keep waiting for an A-Team inspired drugged milk incident leading to Warren waking up in the USA with no idea how he got there (or how he’ll get home)…..