"The Iceberg" is the reason I'm so glad Vince Venturella and Tabletop Minions made a game (now two!), because they're both people who are very visible in the Warhammer space, and these games might introduce people who would otherwise be resistant to trying a new wargame that's quite different from what they're used to. There are so many amazing games out there, even just minis games, and GW doesn't deserve to monopolize the space like they have, especially since Warhammer isn't for everyone. It's so good to see it when people find a new game they're truly excited about.

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

yeah!!! there are soooo many games that don't get the attention they deserve. One of these days I'm gonna paint this pile of daemons sitting next to my desk for reign in hell :-)

@theandf

Жыл бұрын

Seconded. By the way, bought their Space Station Zero and it seems like just the ticket!

@arnoldogarza2211

Жыл бұрын

It seems Uncle Atom (Tabletop Minions) appears in the video 00:11

@ono1381

Жыл бұрын

Space Station Zero really got my noggin joggin, already scouring small companies. Tho my necromunda backlog might get pressed into service too

@richardschwerdtfeger2765

Жыл бұрын

@@arnoldogarza2211 I thought that was him, although the "grey haired white guy in black t-shirt" cosplay seems pretty popular at Gencon.

Great video Brent!!! For a second I thought this was going to be an actual tabletop gaming "iceberg" video and I was furious because that's a script I'm working on and I thought you'd gotten to it first!!!!

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

hahaha, I'd love to see it! It's a really hard topic to cover, the convention makes it a bit easier because it's a census of gaming that just comes and plops down all in one place :-)

I want to do an escape room with Brent, like real bad.

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

they confuse me and stress me out :-)

@euansmith3699

Жыл бұрын

@@GoobertownHobbies I find that these escape rooms tend to be pretty flimsy, and that the only real tool you need to escape is a fire-axe.

Thanks for doing this video - it's hard to describe to people how big Gen Con is, and how much positive gamer energy it produces! I live in Indianapolis, so I'm a bit biased in terms of wanting Gen Con to stay here (going all four days without worrying about hotel costs means more money for games!), but I will say that despite the political decisions made in the state, the business community has always been very supportive of Gen Con and its attendees, and was instrumental in getting the state legislature to walk back its ridiculous "religious freedom" law a number of years ago, as well as expanding the convention center specifically to accommodate Gen Con's growth. While local businesses obviously benefit financially from Gen Con, they take steps to be welcoming that I think go above and beyond a merely transactional relationship - local stores have sales geared to the event, bars and restaurants will create special Gen Con-themed menus and often decorate to cater to attendees. Indeed, because downtown Indy is fairly compact, the whole place kind of turns into a Gen Con party for four days! Hopefully Gen Con will continue to work with local businesses to make sure that despite the politics of the state, the people of Indianapolis will continue to make all Gen Con's attendees feel welcome.

@thegerm22

Жыл бұрын

Very well said.

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

100% Indianapolis seems great! The local businesses really do go all-out for the event. And... it seems like every few years there's some new law that REALLY needs to be walked back, so I'm glad that the GenCon organizers are doing their part to keep the pressure on the statehouse.

@cabellism

Жыл бұрын

@@GoobertownHobbies Hit the lawmakers where it hurts, when they start to see their city losing money(it is truly crazy how much potential money a Convention can bring in) they will have to start listening.

@craigenglish3184

Жыл бұрын

I live in Indy as well and it would be a real shame for Gencon to leave. I don’t entirely agree with the logic of smothering states that you don’t agree with politically. Unfortunately there are a lot of people that live in these states that can’t afford to move to other states. Take a look at average moving costs and the fact that it is tough for people to leave support networks. I think it is a bit naive, just to say if you don’t agree with the state politically don’t live there. I think providing a safe place for people to express themselves in a regressive state is important.

Wow watching you open those Star Wars cards brought back memories.

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

right? It was fun! :-) unfortunately they didn't have the right smell. The premiere pack definitely just smelled like cigarettes :-(

@philgagnon275

Жыл бұрын

I remember pulling the millennium falcon in one my first packs. Never did get the hang of the game

I listen to Dicetower, so I hear the numbers of how many people showed up. And yet I still only ever envisioned a single building. This is awe inspiring. Thank you

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

right? It's hard to imagine without being there. Thanks for watching!

I live in Australia, so I can't see myself going to Gencon any time soon. However, you've inspired me to go to my local city's mini painting con coming up next month. Savour the little things if you can't go to the big show. Loved your stand against intolerance too, well said.

@Lekdog

Жыл бұрын

What con is on in Melbourne?

@danielkearney1815

Жыл бұрын

@@Lekdog I'm in Perth, The Iron Cygnet painting competition is on October 16th '22

@alexiscarlton1355

Жыл бұрын

@@Lekdog I need to know this too.:D

@Lekdog

Жыл бұрын

@@danielkearney1815 I swear you said melbourne! I think I just saw the our in Saviour

@noops9220

Жыл бұрын

CanCon in Canberra in January is worth a visit

Hey that's me! This video puts into words why I had so much fun at GenCon better than I could. It's such an amazing experience and it really re-ignited my hobby love.

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

That IS you! :-) see ya next time! :-)

This was a great video, so fun to see all the stuff at gencon. Only wish the video was twice the length😁

Awesome report! The iceberg metaphor is a fantastic one - every time you think you've 'discovered' all that GenCon has to offer, you stumble into another ballroom or passionate group of gamers and realize how diverse and interesting the hobby is. Thanks for taking the time to chat with me and my friend outside the Paint and Take area - highlight of my Sunday! And thanks for drawing attention to the complicated situation with Indiana politics and GenCon. It's such an inclusive event, in such a exclusionary state but GenCon is a powerful economic force. Hopefully that can drive some change in the next couple of years.

@llerco

Жыл бұрын

mind to explain? not really into US politics

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

right on! it was great to meet you too :-) I think gencon is locked into indianapolis until 2026... but we shall see!

@gabrielespana319

Жыл бұрын

@@llerco probably just that Indiana is a pro life state

My first GenCon was 2002. Cherished memories of the magic there has stayed with me since then!

would love to see more on all those cool off beat games you had seen. I also would be ok with a lot bag show off with what you found. Stay awesome, Goobs.

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

oh they're piling up around here! slowwwwlllly getting them painted. those crocodiles have only been in my pile for 3 years! :-)

@magnus0017

Жыл бұрын

@@GoobertownHobbies that's ok. I mean, I hope you at least chopped up the sprues after making the models. Or found another sprue blender. Priorities, right?

Wow, was so happy to see a new Goober video. Looks like you had a great time, I went to Golden Demon in UK when I was younger a few times and that was overwhelming with just the few GW systems, so I can imagine how crazy this must be!

One of the cool things at PAX East is the skybridge that gives you a full view of the hall. Hope to see you folks at PAX Unplugged in Philly!

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

Whoa! I need to make it to PAX East one of these days, boston is close to me, I have no excuse. the aerial view sounds cool! :-)

Heckin' love this community.

@foxbat51

Жыл бұрын

Yeah? Read further down the comment section, they aren’t all lovable.

@PaintingGoon

Жыл бұрын

@@foxbat51 (I apologize for the length but I hope you read it!) They have a different opinion than me, oh well. I think the hobby should be accessible to everyone! Heck, I was able to get guys with years of combat experience under their belt to start painting minis when they got home. Even got some fellow Marines to play D&D and I certainly don't agree with the politics of all these gentlemen, but we all became and remain friends regardless. Very mixed bag in the military, left, right, up, down, etc. Wouldn't be a much of a life if everyone agreed with everyone all the time! So I wouldn't deem a person less in worth or not loveable. Simply because they disagree with you. Better to involve everyone and respectfully disagree, maybe even try to change people's minds. But you can't do that if you're completely intolerant of them! But hey, that's just my opinion mah friend. Now, I simply MUST get back to finishing painting my new D&D character!

Been to GenCon twice. It is, as he points out, a massive insane event. So many people, so many games, it's overwhelming even for 4 days. Honestly though, I found that while it's awesome to see some new games coming out, watch some tournies, I don't think I would go back after my two trips. The amount of people is overwhelming and people have no self-awareness, I was constantly getting hit, bumped, or trying to get people to move as they stopped in the busiest spot and were holding up everyone else. Not to mention, this volume of people makes getting food at the food truck alley a task unto itself. You'd think going to a massive convention like this with the actual companies/vendors there, the prices on some of the items would be, perhaps, slightly better than you'd get at your FLGS. Nope. I did a cost analysis after the event of what I paid for board games, what they ran at my FLGS, and also on Amazon, and I would've spent less had I gone to my FLGS and Amazon. We actually realized this on day 2 when we visited a local FLGS and they were running a "GenCon" deal, had a bunch of the board games we'd seen in vendor hall, and the prices were CHEAPER than the actual vendors were selling them for back at GenCon. Lastly, the cost. We ended up staying about 30 minutes outside of Indy the second year (first year we had family living there) because that was the closest, reasonably priced place you could stay. The cost of everything that week just skyrockets to take the most out of people attending. All of this I guess is to be expected, since it is a massive convention hoping to make money, not just exist. That all said, I've since been to smaller conventions in my home state and I've enjoyed those significantly more. Less crowds, able to get to a table to actually playtest games, prices were more reasonable. It was just an overall better experience that didn't require driving through Ohio.

0:12 always gotta love seeing a wild Uncle Atom wandering around

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, we've gotta keep our eyes open for these! :-)

I like these types of videos as much as I like the painting videos. I started into the hobby two years ago so I've never known about the conventions outside videos like these so it's always fun to watch and see what they're like But I now have a list of conventions I want to go to at least once

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

Me too! my own bucket list of conventions keeps growing :-)

Heroscape is the reason I got into painting and your channel is the reason I choose to start doing it myself. Heroscape being back at gencon is 100% the reason I'm on this channel and really liked this video exposing me to more of the tabletop gaming world.

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad I caught that snap! There's not enough time to take everything in, but I did see that one cool display for herosape :-)

I can see some amazing looking games I would love the chance to play here - especially that Mythic Americas one. It's nice to see a change to the usual Euro-centric character designs.

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

Yeah! That one looks great, and I'm glad to see those themes and legends getting some attention!

Awesome trip and video, looks like you had a ton of fun!

Absolutely fabulous video! You did a great job capturing both the scope and detail of Gen Con! And this is a great way for me to remember a super fun weekend. Cheers!

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

a lovely time was had by all! :-)

Here on latin america is a dream to ever go to one of these. This weekend I am opening my first Warhammer box! I am so excited to, after 6 years of being a fan, to be able to have some minis and have some games, it is the Killteam starter set. I shall revisit your painting guides again! I am so happy of having followed your videos these past 2 years, love your content!

When I'm mad, sad, or anything in between. I watch your latest video and I reach inner peace. Thank you for being there.

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

hehehehe, thanks for watchin! I Hope you have a great day today :-)

I had a blast with my son at Gencon this year. It was our first time going and we immediately started planning to go again next year. We didn't get to participate in too many demos or games (my son is only 6, so he was a bit nervous about trying to learn rules with a lot of people around) but we got to get really excited about a lot of different games and minis. We loved the artist area. And of course, the monster truck was his favorite. He may have tried to climb in when I turned around for a second to talk to the guy's who made the game it was there for. It demonstrates just how big that place is that I was looking out for you and other youtubers and I only saw Tabletop Minions and Vince Venturella from afar once. It's incredible. I completely missed the food truck area and the overflow to the sports arena.

Gencon is such a good time, thanks for sharing your experience.

this was a beautiful and well put video with the way you showed it. it reminded me of going to my first dragon con in the 90s in spartanburg sc, and larping vampire, and others. thank you.

That first place dwarf is unreal for 60 minutes

This was great! Australian here who needs to go to a painting con too. Love your community vibe and the way you share your love of gaming :D. Thanks

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

Right on! You kind of have to see these conventions to believe them, but I think I captured a snippet! You'll make it to a sweet con one day, I believe in you :-)

I actually loled at 9:20. Thanks Brent for your Goobertown humor. I needed that laugh today

Can't believe that there are still some unopened Star Wars: CCG stuff out there! Expecially that premiere pack. That is pretty old!

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

yeah! the black border premiere was $15, a new hope $14, Jabba's palace were $4 each pack.

@Epistemonto

Жыл бұрын

The sw:ccg nostalgia is one of the things that endeared me to the channel. There are micro-hoards of unopened packs and boxes out there. ;] It'd be fun to play again!

@Epistemonto

Жыл бұрын

@@GoobertownHobbies Bib Fortuna! And I see you also like Jabba's palace...perfect ;]

Ha, I had a few starter sets of that SW card game when I was a kid. Wow that got dark real quick, but I always appreciate your love, kindness, and most importantly honest about what you think and feel. Thank you for being such a positive influence.

It's great that you bought some Conquest minis, it's a great game and models. Can't wait to see you painting them

I am very thankful that you and others can report about lesser-known miniatures and similar stuff presented through cons, since I myself will probably not visit any. Outdoor markets are one thing, but I have issues with huge crowds indoors, especially how the surrounding noise affects my hearing as I can't properly filter sounds anymore.

Awesome video Brent! And I love the cheeky cameo of Uncle Atom from Tabletop Minions 😎

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

hehehe, gotta watch out for that guy! :-)

@trondbirkeland8094

Жыл бұрын

First thing I noticed, too!

Better than San Juan!? You gotta be kidding me

Lovely video, Brent! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!

Your trip to GENCON brings HAPPY/BITTERSWEET tears to my eyes! As a gamer who started playing D&D and other Games in 1978 and painting RAL PARTHA lead based minifigs, and DREAMED of going to GENCON for Decades, it's a huge relief that RPG/ Tabletop games are still going!! LOVE your channel and viewpoint/content!!

Excellent ConReport! Thanks for sharing this. Spotted some awesome stuff, esp. the azteca/maya figurines!

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

Mythic Americas!! :-)

This was a fun video! My son and I actually got some Conquest minis as well at a semi-local Con back in July after a demo game. We both really enjoyed it, and will probably grab the new First Blood starter. It also seems to have a great community behind it. Also, who doesn't want to play a game with Dino riding Orcs and Dwarves that team up with Ogres and Trolls!!!

I actually saw you walking around Brent! We were there for all 4 days. Time flew really fast. Can't wait for SPIEL in Essen Germany now. We are huge board gamers.

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

oh nice! yeah it's an overwhelming 4 days, but lots of fun. Enjoy Essen! :-)

I love getting to see a glimpse of the awesome game conventions I don't get the chance to go to!

Glad I ran into you out by the food trucks, was sad I was working so much over the weekend I didn't get to see you again, but I see you were nearby where I was! Hope to catch you again next year!

Thanks for the shout-out. ❤️ Always fun to teach classes.

Something the scale of GenCon would totally stress me out; so it was nice to pay a virtual visit in the company of the Mayor of Goobertown. Very relaxing and informative; plus added cat bonus content. 🌈 All the best to the people of Indiana. I was tickled by this entry on Wikipedia for Gen Con, "In 2019, Gen Con had nearly 70,000 unique attendees." So were there some non-unique attendees?

@theQch3n

Жыл бұрын

Unique attendees are one way to measure attendance, but the more usefull metric from an economic perspective is how many nights people stayed there - which is how conventions tend to report their numbers primarily

I was at Gen Con 13, 1981. One of the greatest memories of my life. 11 of us took 4 cars to Kenosha and camped at Lincoln park we gamed non stop for 6 days, I was 14 and it was my first trip away from home with all my friends.We went the next year then returned several times in the 90s when it was in Milwaukee.

Good video looks like lots of fun. One day I would like to go. I do miss your painting videos.

Wow ! That looks like, a fun event ^^ Hope you had a good time !

Great video man! This is why we love your channel!!

Brent i think you did a good job balancing gaming news and news that impacts RL especially to give it the same tone wed apply to a report on a convention in a non-US location. props.

Hi Brent! I got into gaming in the 80s through a friend who had Chainmail. When I got back into it after a 30 year hiatus, your mini painting tutorials were instrumental in helping me improve my skills. You are unpretentious, smart, so willing to share your collective knowledge. That can be a rare thing as people can get absurdly competitive about the weirdest things (side note: I'm a software engineer and I believe knowledge should live in sunshine and open fields so it can evolve and grow.) At any rate, you have a penchant for DIY versus "oooh....check out Citidel's new 40$ priming stick!"). I appreciate that. Latest invention: old gravity feed paint bottle (hole in the top) that I use as a mixing ball dispenser. My "mini holder" is a fridge magnet clip threaded for a mic stand. It can be handheld, or attached to my microphone stand stuff (gooseneck, 1" straight stand, various bases) I'm old and the stability via the weighted base helps my accuracy. Rock on, Brent! Too bad I'm all the way in California, love to meet you at a Con. We definitely share a certain "Square pegs DO fit in round holes with the right equipment" ethos.

@StainStlRat

Жыл бұрын

Side note: Citidel painting tutorials are just insulting, and quite frankly pretentious in the worst way. They are just a recipe for feeling defeated and dumb for the newbie. I'm surprised they keep making them and I'm even more surprised that a publicly traded company doesn't care enough to create a focus group or *shadow people new to the hobby*. /rant off :)

Listening to this as I build some terrain for a skirmish game I am making. So relaxing, chill and positive. Keep up the great work Good Sir.

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

Nice! Have a lovely day of crafting :-)

@TheGrayfrog100

Жыл бұрын

@@GoobertownHobbies It has beemn a good Crafting dayu. I Make a Trader Outpost. and not being a "FanBoy" (well hopefully not to much :) ) you comment just made the day that bit better. Craft and paint bravely .

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

@@TheGrayfrog100 craft and paint bravely, my friend :-)

Aw wish I had ran into you! IT was my first convention and an amazing experience! Looks like you also had lots of fun. Cheers!

Totally love and agree with everything in this video! One day I will make it all the way over to Gencon....traveling from the west coast can be so expensive...

Man I miss Gen Con. I'm a native of the Indy area, and started going back in 2006 with my DnD group at the time. I moved to Germany about ten years ago, and making it back to Indy in August is hard, so I've not been in some time. Of course it was after I got into board games as a hobby aside from the random ttrpg here and there. Happy to see that you had a good time!

I don't know what the game San Juan is, but your ripping on it throughout the video was awesome. "...there's a solid chance you can find the other San Juan player here at GenCon."

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

We all have a game that we don't like for... basically no good reason hehehe. San Juan is mine 🙂

@stdenton4

2 ай бұрын

​@@GoobertownHobbiesThe true purpose of San Juan is to give people a lighter on-ramp to Race for the Galaxy.

Brilliant video! Loved the tour!

Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing, ya goober 😇

Oh my goodness- nothing like this in Ireland! Looks amazing! My head would explode with the choice

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

right? theres nothing like this is most places!!! :-)

This looks like such a fun time!

Honestly, nothing has made me want to go to gaming cons until I saw this video. Looks like a blast.

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

it is! you should give it a try one of these days :-)

@S1RVicTOR

Жыл бұрын

@@GoobertownHobbies Thank you. I think I will!

THANK YOU for showing off those Humblewood minis! I didn't know they existed but now just bought some of the .stls from their shop (I'll save up for some boxes!) I love birdfolk and SFG's Animal Adventures minis, so those're right up my alley!

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

pretty cute eh? I like the mouse bandit! :-)

@RaptorGoesRAWR

Жыл бұрын

​@@GoobertownHobbies Yes! And I'm always awed when a studio can pack so much personality into critters. I can see it's gonna be Animal Adventures all over again for me having to buy all the sets, haha (I can also see the minis from both series crossing over well with each other).

I spy some Star Wars Legion in that thumbnail!! I recently started playing it after having only played GW’s mini games before and wow, it’s blown me away how good it is. And there’s some extra magical about fielding your favorite units and characters from the movies and shows

This was a great video that I'm definitely gonna send to some pals when they ask me what it's like.

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

nice! for a looooongg time friends were telling me to go to this convention and I didn't understand because I couldn't imagine it. The video doesn't capture the experience... but it's a start! Good luck talking some friends into going to conventions with you! :-)

I love when at the second sequence, you already see Uncle Atom :D

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

hahaha, he really did just wander into my shot. then I started laughing and we hung out for a bit.

Para Bellum is doing another big bush currently. I'm running a demo at Ottawa Comiccon in partnership with them where there will also be free stuff given out

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

Very nice!! Have fun with the event

I wish I had the motivation and some nearby friends to actually get into tabletop minis. I used to like painting minis just for fun but never actually played the game. Unfortunately once you hit 30 nobody has time for anything anymore.

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

I don't actually play very much at all myself... but painting IS fun! :-)

Awesome video, showcased a lot of great stuff!

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

thanks for watchin! :-)

Beautiful video, dude!

I'm originally from Indy, but for some reason I have yet to attend Gen Con. I'm sad to hear they may be moving locations, but I understand the reasons why. Hopefully they won't move before I have a chance to experience it myself!

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

I think they're locked in by contract for a few more years, there is still time!! :-)

It's good to see Wargods is still around. I need a bunch of Anubites for a Victorian Science Fiction project.

Dang, I've never been to GenCon. Early in my life it was never an option and for the last few years it has always been a "maybe next year" thing, even when seeing other videos about it. For some reason, this video in particular is filling me with major FOMO. Maybe because it's not just a haul video with some quick shots of the vendor haul- it's wholesome, and you touched on a lot of the things that seem to make GenCon special. I feel like I'm missing out on the chance to connect with the gaming culture, not just a few free minis and the chance to buy things. Thank you Brent- even if next year still isn't the year, you've reminded me that gaming is more than just dice and plastic.

Beautiful video Brent. Great message. Great video.

I gotta stop by Crossroads when/if I get down that way. Cool vid, Brent.

Was good to meet you and Adam at GenCon. Next time, I'll try to remember to just do the first bump

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

Great to meet you too! see ya next time 🙂

Loved getting back to GenCon after a couple of years off. You totally caught my partner and I sneaking* into the Vendor hall to the side of the main group 🤣. (*We weren’t actually sneaking, the staff let us since my partner has a handicap)

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

oh yeah? hahaha, I always wonder if anyone will spot themselves in crowd shots like that! I hope you too had a wonderful con :-)

Great video! :D Loved seeing Galladoria Games be mentioned. I've heard lots of good stuff about them, and since joining their latest KS, they seem to be good people and good at communicating at a personal level. (And their terrain stuff looks so amazing!) Laughed out loud at the San Juan bit - that was funny, even if I'm not familiar with the game itself! xD Thanks for the video, Brent! :D

That was really cool to learn about the card tower charity. Perhaps if the con was located in Orlando (the #1 convention location in the states.. yes even beating out Las Vegas and L.A.), then I would go... but currently Indiana is not on my list of ever returning to. I lived there a short time and it was horrendous.

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

Orlando in the summer is miserable hehehehe... but maybe in the winter.... 🙂

Wow what a cool look at that convention I had no idea it was so large!

That looks all sorts of shades of the colour wonderful!

Wow, would love to experience one of those shows.

Great video, I'm not a player but loads of figures to paint , my itch to paint needs scratching thanks Brent, nice to know theres more out there than the usual warhammer stuff, I've bitten the bullet and bought four from Etsy ( I was given 7 mech orks ) no going back.

I squealed when seeing you had picked up some humblewood minis. they are such cute models, and with their recent "humblewood tales" kickstarter they added the stl files for minis as a reward for backing at least $50.

I love that the game mat you show at 4:19 is the same one I bought this year at gen con. :) gamermats are fantastic

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

it's so good isn't it? I noticed it in a previous year and knew I had to make room for it in my suitcase this time around 🙂

@hox3559

Жыл бұрын

@@GoobertownHobbies so good. I might get a 3rd next year 🤣. I'm fairly certain I'm also far off in a background shot wandering around, sorry I missed you!

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

@@hox3559 hahaha nice! Next time for sure :-)

Love it! I had no idea gencon and the gaming community was that big.

@GoobertownHobbies

Жыл бұрын

right??? :-)

Excellent point about the money of GenCon going to Indy politics. I'll may attend when they switch ;]

I upvote and comment on any video where you mention Conquest. It's that simple. Their models are so cool and the game is good too.

It reminds me of an annual event here in south spain called "Hispania Wargames" Im lucky that I live 35 mins away from it so I attend every time, they also have many minis displayed and learn to playgames / competitions of warhammer and other wargames.

Crossroads is my favorite game store. I don't live close enough to go often, but if I am going to be within 50 miles of it, I will make it a must go to location for the trip.

Not as big as gencon, but i remeber my first time at the tactica in Germany. There where so many different historical games, a crazy ww1 dogfight tabletop and my fav 1920 style mafia halfling minis.

@GoobertownHobbies

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Nice! yeah we really remember those moments when the hobby opens up like that :-)

Would have loved to bump into you at GenCon. I'll be on the lookout next year to say hey. Also, cool to see the pan of LaserCraftWorkshop. They are an offshoot of my LGS and Mark is one of the best guys in the industry.

This was incredible to see, thank you so much, we don't have anything like this in South Africa

I started going to Gen Con while it was still in Milwaukee. Went the first year it was in Indy and it had really changed, ie. massive numbers of people and more organized. I personally won't be going again as IMHO it has gotten too big.

@GoobertownHobbies

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I've heard there are a couple of great smaller conventions in Wisconsin! I know the crowds at modern gencon can be overwhelming, but it sure is a spectacle to behold.

Great video! I'm not a tabletop gamer but I still found this video engaging and informative. I just might go to the next Gen Con just for the fun atmosphere.

great video and greater message as always.... keep on going

My friend talked me into going this year. Simply put, I am going every year because holy hell is this the place to be.

Thank you for another awesome video!

so. much. love. happy painting to you too.

Big cons are super fun. I see a couple of my faves in your video like Privateer and GCT Studios :)

@GoobertownHobbies

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absolutely!!!

My first convention experience. Such a blast.

@GoobertownHobbies

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Nice! Yeah I love it 🙂