Effing-Con

The only video/tabletop game convention in Effingham, Illinois!

Celebrity Guests

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Daniel Pesina

Daniel Pesina is an American martial artist and actor best known for portraying Johnny Cage, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Reptile, Smoke, and Noob Saibot in the original Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat II video games.

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Charles D. Moisant

Charles D. Moisant creates bold, unforgettable experiences that push the boundaries of imagination. From comics to tabletop games and RPGs, he specializes in building immersive worlds filled with action, humor, and chaos.

Auto Klash™: Flesh VS AI plunges players into a dystopian 1960s where rogue AI cars have allied with human survivors to battle the “normal” AI determined to exterminate all Flesh. This high-octane game is a mix of strategy, survival, and adrenaline-pumping racing. More details can be found at drive.autoklash.com.

Then there’s KREMIN, an RPG where players step into the role of a hero traveling through Realm Phases—alternate realities with different physics and worlds, or, as you may know them, the multiverse. Each Realm Phase offers fresh challenges, filled with monsters, magic, and surprises. And, adding to the intrigue, a mysterious collaborator helped develop the game, making this epic adventure even more captivating.

Charles also joined forces with Les L. Garner on the H.P. Lovecraft Tarot (Dr. Van Meter’s Forbidden Cthulic Tarot), where he was instrumental in writing the card definitions and designing the layout. This deck captures the essence of Lovecraftian horror, blending cosmic dread with mystical symbolism. Discover more at get.hplovecrafttarot.com.

In the realm of comics, Charles published the Pandemic Collection, a federally funded project created to help Native American children overcome their fear of COVID-19 nasal swab tests. This impactful comic has earned a place in the Field Museum’s permanent archives, underscoring its significant outreach. Check it out at pandemic-collection.fieldmuseum.org.

Rounding out his creative endeavors, Charles is developing a nonprofit dedicated to teaching financial literacy, empowering underserved communities with the tools to build a better future. From Realm Phases to dystopian highways, every project he undertakes is designed to spark adventure, creativity, and real change.

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