OnTableTop Is Heading To Historicon 2019!
June 18, 2019 by crew
OnTableTop is going to be heading stateside to visit Historicon 2019!
Gerry and Justin are delving into all of the awesome Historical goodness between July 10th and 14th this year. The focus of this year is going to be around Jungle Warfare which they have talked about more HERE...
"Jungle terrain, often without good roads, can be inaccessible to vehicles and so makes supply and transport difficult, which in turn places a premium on air mobility. The problems of transport make engineering resources important as they are needed to improve roads, build bridges and airfields, and improve water supplies.
Jungle environments can also be inherently unhealthy, with various tropical diseases that have to be prevented or treated by medical services. Likewise, the terrain can make it difficult to deploy armoured forces, or any other kind of forces on any large scale. Successful jungle fighting emphasises effective small unit tactics and leadership."
However, there will be plenty of games and systems covering all different periods.
Important Links
If you're interested in following along with the build-up or perhaps going yourself and meeting with the crew then you'll want to keep an eye on these important links.
- Historicon Facebook / Twitter / Instagram
- Historicon Convention Maps
- Special Guests
- Exhibitors Map
- Painting Competition
- Convention Hours & Ticket Prices
- Participation Games, Events, Tournaments & More
This is going to be our first time at the convention so we're eager for you folks in the community to talk to us about what we should expect from the event and maybe some tips on what you'd like to see us cover too. The number of games and events running throughout the event seem like they'll keep us busy!
You can even check out a venue preview from Little Wars TV as they talked about the new space for the event.
...don't worry, the parking situation is going to be grand. Watch out for the Live Blogs throughout the period of the convention and more in the run-up to it as well.
Will you be coming along to visit the event with us?
anyone needs me I’ll be at the Roman invasion of Ireland table 😀
Perhaps even the bar this time?
Wouldn’t that then be the Irish invading the pub? oO
Isn’t the pub Irish territory by default ? 😉
With you there no wonder the Romans never talk about it!
The Irish Tuetoberg Wald sounds a great idea for a game.
The Romans didn’t leave a written record of being in Ireland.
Neither did the Irish, but they didn’t write either. On a clear day, the
eastern tip of Ireland can be seen from western England. Perhaps the
Romans thought of the Irish as meek, mild and peaceful. Perhaps the
Romans were never invited in. (or they Romans may have decided not to
leave a record of their humiliation) Will the Irish manage to overcome the
ramparts of the Roman fort or will the Romans hold fast ? Rules taught.
Minors welcome with adult.
that’s the first game I believe there are others on subsequent days
Day two has Irish Tuetoberg Wald
The Romans have marched from their base out into the
hinterland to impress the Irish with the majesty of Imperial Rome and win
their hearts to beg for benevolent? Roman rule. However, the Irish were
not so easily impressed much less intimidated. The Irish clans have pulled
together and led by their chariots, are charging the Roman column as it
winds through the Irish countryside. The Romans turn to face. Rules
taught. Minors welcome with adult.
If you need an adult to come with you, Gerry, I am available (though my passport expires today)!
Well there is Anglo Saxon remains in Ireland in fact some archeology suggests it was they who founded Dublin and not the Norse. I don’t think it’s a great leap of faith that there were people from Britain trading in Ireland before that and I would include the Romans or Romano British in that.Invading Ireland was probably stretching the Roman war machine a bit too far especially with the trouble they had with Britain
I’ve been looking into this Con and it’s a 19 hour drive from my location which is only a little longer than the flight time with the 6 hour layover in it.
What to do what to do……..
Looks great, wish I could visit in person. I’ll look forward to the coverage
Arghh … history and hexes … and @stvitusdancern is going ?!?! (I did not know that). I turned this down three hours ago and am already kind of regretting it. @templar007 – if you’re on the fence, don’t make my mistake.
DO IT!
Who dares, wins.
I thought you were going, I see the battle of Oriskany is being played I was certain you’d be on that one
God DAMN it! 🙁 🙁 🙁 🙁 🙁
*sigh* ….
Hurry up and change your damned mind then man!
Your a wargamer not a bricklayer Jim 😉
sounds a great show to get to.
Since I am starting to get more and more interest in mini wargaming, this is something i’m looking forward to.