Archive for the 'AdeptiCon News' Category

Torgo, Jacques and Paint: Together at Last!

April 16th, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News,Swag Bag Contents     

Here they are, in all their painted painted glory, your AdeptiCon 2013 limited edition swag bag models! Mathieu Fontaine, miniature painter extraordinaire and past AdeptiCon hobby instructor, took some time out of his busy schedule to help bring these two unique characters to life. Click either photo to enlarge. Enjoy!Sculpted by Victoria Lamb : Painted [...]

AdeptiCon Talks 2013: Episode 25

April 15th, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News,AdeptiCon Talks     

Today Andrew Sherman is joined by Chris Michaels COO of PoweredPlay Gaming. PoweredPlay Gaming are sponsoring the Warhammer 40K Championships this year and as it is Chris’s first year attending the event, we talk about the build up. PoweredPlay Gaming is a new company which sells special effects kits for miniatures. You’ll be able to [...]

VIG and Charity Raffle Updates!

April 15th, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News     

Extra, extra – read all about it! AdeptiCon VIGs not only have the usual perks, but also receive some bonus material from our gracious sponsors. These include: (1) Cool Mini or Not Zombicide figure from the new release (1) Rust Forge Crates packet (1) Secret Weapon Ink and Base (1) Spikey Bits $10 off booth [...]

Warhammer 40K FAQ and Orders Sheet Update

April 14th, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News,Event Updates,FAQ Updates     

With AdeptiCon less than a week away, and no Games Workshop Codex: Chaos Deamons FAQ in sight, we want to get a few more questions answered and clarifications posted. Version 1.2 of the AdeptiCon 2013 40K Rules Addendum and FAQ has been posted. New rulings since the last version appear in red. This is the [...]

KR Multicase and X-Wing: An Imperial Alliance

April 13th, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News,Sponsor News     

X-wing Miniatures Battles is one of the newest events to enter the AdeptiCon arena, and custom-designed trays from KR Multicase are an easy way to transport and store your whole X-Wing game! The modular designs means everything can fit inside any of the KR Multicase cases, and are fully interchangeable with the rest of the [...]

40K Table Pairings via Text Message or E-Mail

April 11th, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News,Event Updates     

Tired of hurrying back from lunch only to crowd around posted table pairings? No more! This year we are experimenting with table pairings via text and e-mail for each round of the Warhammer 40K Championships, Warhammer 40K Gladiator and Warhammer 40K Team Tournament. Players and Team Captains opting for this method will receive their table [...]

Crucial Times: Wreck-Age Debuting in Force at AdeptiCon!

April 09th, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News,Event Updates,Sponsor News     

Hyacinth Games is bringing Wreck-Age to AdeptiCon along with a number of exclusive miniatures and sets! They will be running events and demos in the Grand Ballroom all weekend long, so make sure to stop by and take advantage of their AdeptiCon exclusive deals: Limited blister of Switch City Security Agents (2 pack). Armed with [...]

AdeptiCon Talks 2013: Episode 24

April 08th, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News,AdeptiCon Talks     

Tectonic Craft Studios is one of AdeptiCon’s newest sponsors. Dan Cotrupe gets on the air with us this evening to share how the company was formed and bring us up to speed after his very successful Kickstarter. We look forward to seeing what Tectronic Craft Studios can bring to AdeptiCon and introducing another amazing company [...]

New Sponsor: PoweredPlay Gaming

April 05th, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News,Event Updates,Sponsor News     

AdeptiCon 2013 Warhammer 40K Championships Finalists will each receive a PoweredPlay Gaming LED lighting set. PoweredPlay Gaming aims to electrify your play and spark creativity in your armies with the first LED lighting and effects kits for miniature wargames. You just decide where you want the effect, and run the lights! No soldering, no mess [...]

AdeptiCon Talks 2013: Episode 23

April 04th, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News,AdeptiCon Talks     

Today Andrew Sherman is joined by James Wappel and he talks about his prep for AdeptiCon and the event as a whole.The AdeptiCon Talks interviews are an ongoing discussion series with a wide variety of AdeptiCon attendees, staff, organizers and vendors. Conducted by Andrew Sherman, Mark Dieter, and Ken Blakely these 5-20 minute interviews will [...]

Preregistration is Now Closed!

April 04th, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News     

The web cart is now closed. We are no longer handling any requests for Weekend Badges, events or refunds as we begin our final preparations for the actual convention. You will still be able to register onsite, but any remaining event tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis only.All AdeptiCon attendees will be [...]

Warhammer 40K Rules Addendum and FAQ v1.1

April 02nd, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News,Event Updates,FAQ Updates     

This document is for use at AdeptiCon 2013 and exists solely to serve as a transparent means of informing our attendees how our judges will rule in the case of certain rules disputes. Forewarned is forearmed!It includes Games Workshop (rulebook and codex-specific), Forge World (Imperial Armour and Apocalypse) questions, new questions/clarifications and has been recently [...]

AdeptiCon Talks 2013: Episode 22

April 01st, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News,AdeptiCon Talks     

Ken has a chance to sit with reigning AdeptiCon 2012 Warmaster Brad Chester. Discussions include, how the changes in edition, the addition of a fourth day and the latest codex coming in before the cut off date affect high level players.The AdeptiCon Talks interviews are an ongoing discussion series with a wide variety of AdeptiCon [...]

Preregistration Extended for 72 Hours!

April 01st, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News     

Since several people missed the preregistration deadline last Friday, we are re-opening the web cart for 72 hours in order to give people one last chance to pick up tickets and Weekend Badges.The cart will close permanently at 9:00AM on Thursday, April 4th. After that, the only way to get tickets will be onsite – [...]

AdeptiCon 2013 Vendor Hall Roster

March 29th, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News,Sponsor News     

AdeptiCon is made possible by the thousands of hours put in by all our amazing volunteers and the generous support of all our fantastic sponsors. This year, a number of these sponsors will be present in our Vendor Hall, giving you a chance to purchase their products, peruse their new releases and meet the staff [...]

AdeptiCon Talks 2013: Episode 21

March 28th, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News,AdeptiCon Talks     

Today Andrew is joined by the #1 Warhammer Fantasy Ranked player in the US – Brian Moyer. He talks to us about his preparation for AdeptiCon 2013.The AdeptiCon Talks interviews are an ongoing discussion series with a wide variety of AdeptiCon attendees, staff, organizers and vendors. Conducted by Andrew Sherman, Mark Dieter, and Ken Blakely [...]

AdeptiCon Talks 2013: Episode 20

March 25th, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News,AdeptiCon Talks     

Today Andrew sits down with Doug Johnson of Table War and talks about Table War’s Sponsorship of AdeptiCon this year and the overall experience as a gamer attending AdeptiCon!The AdeptiCon Talks interviews are an ongoing discussion series with a wide variety of AdeptiCon attendees, staff, organizers and vendors. Conducted by Andrew Sherman, Mark Dieter, and [...]

The Game Room is Back! Bring Your Extra Stuff!

March 21st, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News,Sponsor News     

Bring your games, models, bits and pieces at AdeptiCon 2013! The Game Room buys it all! Specialized in aftermarket trading, Darryl Dean and the Game Room crew will once again be open 24/7 all weekend long! Browse the bits or trade in product for game systems such as: Warhammer 40K and Fantasy Epic, Necormunda, Bloodbowl [...]

Continental Breakfast & Tailgate Lunch Buffet Meal Deal

March 20th, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News,Event Updates,Hotel News     

AdeptiCon has partnered with Harry Caray’s to provide you a continental breakfast buffet and “tailgate” luncheon. This limited offer provides you with all the sustenance you need to get your AdeptiCon experience off on the right foot!Ideal for attendees participating in the Warhammer 40K Championships and the early Warhammer Fantasy: It’s How You Use It [...]

AdeptiCon Talks 2013: Episode 19

March 18th, 2013 | Category: AdeptiCon News,AdeptiCon Talks     

Mr Justin returns to AdeptiCon Talks to discuss Secret Weapon Miniatures. Find out what is new and where you can get it at AdeptiCon 2013.The AdeptiCon Talks interviews are an ongoing discussion series with a wide variety of AdeptiCon attendees, staff, organizers and vendors. Conducted by Andrew Sherman, Mark Dieter, and Ken Blakely these 5-20 [...]