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++ FOR GAMERS, BY GAMERS ++
 AdeptiCon 2008 will take place on April 11th through the 13th at the Crowne Plaza hotel in
Rosemont, IL. All of the exciting details can be found right here!
Every year AdeptiCon has grown bigger and better, and this year is no exception! The fun starts on Friday at noon, and continues for three days of gaming and hobby goodness. Each day features both a Warhammer 40K tournament and a Warhammer Fantasy tournament.
But AdeptiCon has more than just gaming! In the past we have had many seminars hosted and taught by some of the best talent in our hobby who will help you get hands on experience and instruction in basic and advanced painting techniques, sculpting, army construction, terrain building, conversions, and magnetics - just to name a few.
Prepare yourself for a weekend full of fun and excitement. Pack your pet squig, put on the war paint, strap on some extra ammo, and mark your calendar for the best club-run Games Workshop convention of the year - AdeptiCon! |
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| AdeptiCon 2008 Tournament Results |
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 Results for the following AdeptiCon 2008 tournaments have been posted in the Past Coverage section:
Results of the Rogue Demon Painting Competition, AdeptiCon Epic Armageddon Challenge and the Warhammer Ancients Events can be found in the AdeptiCon Hall of Champions.
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| Avatars of War descend upon AdeptiCon! |
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AdeptiCon is proud to announce that each attendee that pre-registered
for AdeptiCon will receive a free Avatar of War Dwarf Bezerker
miniature sculpted by Felix Paniagua! Felix has an amazing line of
miniatures which can be seen online at http://www.avatars-of-war.com Be
sure to check them out! As AdeptiCon pre-registration closes Tuesday,
April 8th at 5 pm CST, you will want to login quickly to the webcart and
reserve your spot at AdeptiCon before it is too late!
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| Bitz Trading, 2008 Turn Counter and Token Set! |
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| Phil Kelly Spotlight, Army Raffle, Masterclass Auction & More! |
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Phil Kelly Guest of Honor Spotlight
We caught up with Phil Kelly and asked him to respond to questions near
and dear (or not) to the heart of every Games Workshop Hobbyist. Find
out what you don’t have to ask him during the AdeptiCon weekend! View
the spotlight here.
Win A Free Warhammer Ancients Army!
All participants in one of our Warhammer Historical demos will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a 2000 point Spartan army supplied by Artizan Designs, as well as a chance to be the first player with the new Romans from Wargames Factory. Remember, all demos are FREE with your AdeptiCon weekend badge.
Masterclass Auction
You’ve all seen the greens of this year’s limited edition AdeptiCon
model. As in previous years, we’ve sent copies of the model to noted
painters in the hobby (many of whom are teaching one or more of our
Hobby Seminars) and will be auctioning off these superbly-painted
figures at AdeptiCon 2008.
AdeptiCon 2008 On-site Vendors
AdeptiCon 2008’s vendor hall will feature many of our sponsors, listed
below. In addition, the Games Workshop Chicago Battle Bunker will be
offering many of their standard Games Workshop product, as well as
making ForgeWorld products available onsite.
Games Workshop
Forge World
Black Library
Gale Force 9
Blue Table Painting
The Warstore
Armorcast
Hammer and Brushing Painting
40K Radio
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| Just Added: Phil Kelly Interactive Q&A Sessions |
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| Tickets Going Fast! Online Registration Closes April 8th! |
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Tickets for many events are going fast. Some events have already sold out and many more are getting very, very close. Online registration for AdeptiCon 2008 closes Tuesday, April 8th, 2008 at 17:00
CST (5:00 PM). You will still be able to register onsite either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, but to ensure your spot in any of the major tournaments, events or seminars - you shouldn`t delay!
There will be waiting lists for all major tournaments once an event sells out. See the news item below explaining how to go about adding your name to a waiting list.
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| AdeptiCon Photo Gallery Update |
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 The AdeptiCon Photo Gallery now includes:
AdeptiCon Terrain: A
detailed look at some of the fabulous work Dave, Ken and company have
put together over the years. Tons of photos detailing individual
terrain features as well as complete 40K, Fantasy and Lord of the Rings
tables.
Marcin Ignasiak: Marcin is a recent addition to the AdeptiCon
Council and produces some brilliant one-of-a-kind, handmade,
scratch-built terrain. AdeptiCon 2008 is proud to feature 10 complete
tables full of terrain features designed and built by Marcin - most of
which will be for sale at the convention. Marcin is also available
for commission work and will be taking orders at the convention.
Warhammer Historical Gallery: A quick look at some of the models
(and eventually terrain) that will be used in the Legends of the Old
West, Legend of the High Seas, The Chicago Way and other Historical
demos/events at AdeptiCon 2008.
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| Tournament Event Waiting Lists |
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If you would like to get your name on a waiting list for an event that
has sold out (i.e. no longer available in the webcart), please send an email with your
first and last name along with the event name to awc_nfp@yahoo.com.
The following events are sold out as of 04/02/08:
Lord of the Rings Team Tournament
Warhammer Fantasy Championships
Warhammer 40K Combat Patrol Tournament
Please Note: Waiting lists only apply to tournament events. There will not be a waiting list for free events, demos or seminars. Please feel free to stop by the Open Gaming area at any point over the weekend and they will do their best to fit you in to a game and/or introduce you to the people running the demos for an ad hoc session.
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| GW Bunker Surprise Unveiled! |
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 Peril in Marienburg
Within Marienburg there is a name that strikes fear into the hearts of even the deadliest of men. His name is the “Master of Shadows”. None have ever seen him but he has made his presence felt for years. No criminal act takes place without his consent and the oldest smugglers and fences within the city cannot remember a time when things were different. Everyone knows not to cross the Master of Shadows for his spies see everything and his retribution is terrible.
The truth behind this mastermind is even more sinister. He is a Vampire who has stalked the streets of Marienburg for hundreds of years. For generations he has moved amongst the living. He has many guises, Master of Shadows, the Baron von Kasparlund, Secretary of the Merchants guild, Magister of the Temple Ascendant.
With these many aliases hiding his true nature, the Master of Shadows has weaved plots and grown in strength. His influence and power at their apex he has multiplied his victims over the decades to the point where he has an almost countless undead army at his disposal.
Now is his time to strike…
Up to 16 players will take part in a story driven, themed game of Warhammer between the forces of the Master of Shadows and a combined force of Marienburgers/ Dwarven Allies who are forced to try and retake the city from this usurper. The game will be conducted over two 3 hour sessions. All models will be provided so all players need do is show up and play. Feel free to bring along specific Vampire Counts, Empire, or Dwarven characters of your own if you would like them to be included. The games will be “Game Mastered” all day so you need no pre-existing knowledge of the forces involved in order to play.
Every player who takes part in the game will go home with some free prizes, as well as 2 lucky MVPs will be awarded a scratch built/ sculpted character from the game including the Master of Shadows himself!!!!!
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| AdeptiCon 2008 Primer Scenarios [UPDATED] |
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| 40K Independent National Tournament FAQ v1.1 Released! |
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 AdeptiCon 2008 with the help of Jon (Yakface) Regul of DakkaDakka.com
has invested a large amount of time compiling a comprehensive
tournament FAQ to document how unclear rules or specific game issues
will be handled during the Warhammer 40K tournaments occuring AdeptiCon
weekend.
Version 1.1 of the 40K Independent National Tournament FAQ (INAT FAQ)
has been released. All of AdeptiCon’s 40K Tournaments will use this
FAQ. If you are registered for one of our 40K Tournaments, it is highly
recommended that you check it out.
Download v1.1 of the Independent National Warhammer 40,000 Tournament FAQ now!
(right click link and select `Save As` to save the FAQ to your computer)
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| AdeptiCon 2008 Hobby Seminar Spotlights |
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Since their inception, AdeptiCon’s hobby seminars have given attendees
a chance to learn from some of the most skilled painters and modelers
in the miniature wargaming hobby. AdeptiCon gives you a chance to pick
up the tricks that have won our seminar instructors numerous Golden
Demons and other awards.
Find out more about some of our hobby seminar instructors by
downloading their Seminar Spotlights from the links below. (Adobe
Acrobat Reader Required)
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| 40K Tournament Objective Markers Unveiled! |
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This year marks the return of another AdeptiCon original: the use of
limited edition resin objective markers that players can capture and
take home with them. These objective markers will allow you to fight
for Battle Points in our tournaments and also potentially go home with
some nice swag! Below is a sample of some of this year`s objective
markers which have been painted by Cathy Wappel and Joe Adams. Actual
objective markers used (and up for grabs) in AdeptiCon tournaments are
not pre-painted.
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| Sneak Peek: AdeptiCon 2008 Miniature Green Revealed |
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| GaleForce 9 Terrained Table Give Away |
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 This year at AdeptiCon, one lucky attendee who pre-registered online for AdeptiCon will take home a fully-terrained, custom GaleForce 9 gaming table. To qualify for this prize, the attendee must be present Sunday afternoon at AdeptiCon, had pre-registered online via AdeptiCon`s webcart, and be able to arrange for transportation/shipping of the table.
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| ForgeWorld in the AdeptiCon Vendor Hall! |
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The Games Workshop Chicago Battle Bunker will once again bring their stock of ForgeWorld products and make them available for purchase on-site at this year’s AdeptiCon.
However, due to the current overwhelming worldwide demand ForgeWorld is experiencing and in GW`s desire to provide the best possible customer service, GW is asking that anyone interested in picking up ForgeWorld items at AdeptiCon please contact the GW Chicago Battle Bunker at their earliest convenience with their wish list. This will allow GW the opportunity to try and fulfill as many orders in advance as possible and assist in avoiding customer disappointment at the show. Please keep in mind that due to the current realities with regards to supply and demand, GW cannot make any guarantees, but the sooner orders can be communicated to them, the better they will be able to successfully address any ForgeWorld needs. The GW Chicago Battle Bunker staff can be contacted at 630-426-0120.
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| AdeptiCon 40K Gladiator Tournament Prize Package Announced! |
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 Previous AdeptiCon Gladiator Champions have walked away from AdeptiCon with such items as a Warhound Titan, Elysian Drop Troops army, or a Death Korps of Krieg army. This year the AdeptiCon 2008 Gladiator Champion will take home a brand-new Ork army, consisting of:
3 Forgeworld Ork Battlewagons
3 Forgeworld Ork Battlewagon Deathrollers
2 Ork Skorchas
6 Boxes of Ork Boyz
4 Boxes of Ork Lootas
1 Ork Big Mek
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| AdeptiCon 2008 Announces Games Workshop Guest of Honor |
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  AdeptiCon proudly announces that Games Workshop Games Developer Phil Kelly will be attending AdeptiCon as our Games Workshop Guest of Honor. He will be present throughout the weekend, able to answer your questions, and perhaps share some teasers about the upcoming release of Warhammer 40K 5th edition.
Phil Kelly will join Graham McNeil on our lineup of special guests. Don’t miss out on this chance to meet some of the people behind the hobby that we all love and enjoy.
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| AdeptiCon 2008 Kicks off Games Workshop US Tournament Circuit |
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In case you haven’t heard, AdeptiCon will kick off the Games Workshop US Tournament Circuit. AdeptiCon offers six tournaments that will earn you points towards the 2008 Games Workshop US Tournament Circuit. Whether your game is Warhammer 40K, Warhammer Fantasy, or Lord of the Rings (or even all three), kick the 2008 Tournament Circuit off right at AdeptiCon 2008.
The following events will allow you to earn points for the 2008 GW US Tournament Circuit:
- Warhammer 40K Gladiator Tournament (Friday)
- Warhammer 40K Championships (Sunday)
- Warhammer 40K 2007 Tournament Circuit Invitational (Sunday)
- Warhammer Fantasy Escalation Tournament (Friday)
- Warhammer Fantasy Championships (Saturday)
- Lord of the Rings Team Tournament (Friday)
Register online today to reserve your place in these tournaments!
Make sure that you have your Games Workshop Tournament ID # available when you register for these events, so that your points can be correctly assigned. Contact GW Direct for your free GW Tournament ID # at 1-800-394-4263.
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| Reserve Your Hotel Room for AdeptiCon 2008 Now! |
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Hotel reservations are filling up fast. If you’re planning on staying on Thursday night, you need to reserve your room by February 15. Visit the hotel reservation site or call their reservation line at 1-800-972-2494 to make reservations.
Our AdeptiCon code (ADT) should automatically appear in the “Group Rate” field, giving you the AdeptiCon rate of $99/night. Parking will be available for $10/day, and in addition, a free shuttle service to and from O’Hare Int’l Airport will be available for our out-of-town guests.
Please make sure that when you reserve your hotel room, you use the AdeptiCon code (ADT). AdeptiCon’s staff has worked to get the best possible rates for our attendees, and we need to make sure that our block of room is filled.
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| AdeptiCon 2008 Rogue Demon Information |
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| AdeptiCon 2008 Schedule PDF |
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| AdeptiCon 2008 Guest of Honor Announced! |
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 AdeptiCon is proud to announce that our Black Library Guest of Honor will be Graham McNeil, noted Games Workshop games developer and author. Graham is the author of numerous novels set in the Warhammer 40K and Warhammer Fantasy universes, including Fulgrim, part of the best-selling Horus Heresy series.
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| AdeptiCon 2008 Free Swag From Black Library! [Updated] |
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 Thanks to the generous support of Black Library Publishing, AdeptiCon attendees will receive 3 Black Library publications this year! These books include: The Ambassador Chronicles, by Graham McNeil, or The Bloodquest Trilogy graphic novel and the Warhammer 40,000 Quiz Book. Quantities will be limited, and available to AdeptiCon attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.
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| Valid Army Books and Codices for AdeptiCon 2008 |
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| We have received several questions on what army books or codices will
be used for the Fantasy and 40k tournaments at AdeptiCon. The answer
to this question is that the latest GW army book or codex that is
readily available for purchase (by itself and not solely as part of an
army box) at GW and independent retailers on April 1st, 2008 will be
the army rules used for all AdeptiCon tournaments.
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| AdeptiCon 2008 Detailed Event Rules Are Now Online! |
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Detailed event rules for all major AdeptiCon 2008 events can be found here.
If you have questions regarding any of the event, please email awc_nfp@yahoo.com and include the Event Title in the subject of the e-mail.
AdeptiCon
reserves the right to modify, update, clarify, or change event rules in
the interest of making AdeptiCon the best event possible. No
fundamental rules changes will be made after 3/1/2008.
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| 2007 GW 40K Tournament Circuit Invitational Tournament |
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With the recent surge of participation in large tournament events such as Games Workshop’s 2007 Tournament Circuit and ‘Ard Boyz events, there has been much smack talking and boasting of who truly can be considered the best general in the land. Well, at AdeptiCon 2008, top generals will have their chance to set the record straight and take home the title of the 2007 GW 40k Tournament Circuit Warmaster.
Get ready to bring your “A” game to this tournament, because there are no baby seals to club here: to qualify for this prestigious tournament, players must have scored in the top 10 for Battle Points in a 2007 Games Workshop Tournament Circuit Event. Qualifying players who would like to take on the challenge of playing against the best competition in the United States should send an email confirming their attendance to awc_nfp@yahoo.com with a subject line of “Tournament Circuit Invitational”. The first 50 players to respond are guaranteed a spot in the tournament. There is no cost to attend this AdeptiCon tournament other than purchasing an AdeptiCon Weekend Badge through the normal webcart process. As the 2007 Tournament Circuit Invitational Championships occurs on Sunday at AdeptiCon, players participating in this Invitational event will not be able to play in the AdeptiCon 40k Championships. A list of qualifying players can be found here.
A list of registered players can be found here.
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| AdeptiCon 2008 Registration is Now Open! |
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| AdeptiCon 2007 Retrospective Video! |
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 In the Spring of 2007, hobbyists, gamers and enthusiasts
from all over the known sectors descended on a small outpost near the Chicago sub-sector named Schaumburg, Illinois...they
made this pilgrimage to an annual event called AdeptiCon!
It`s finally here - the AdeptiCon 2007 Retrospective Video! Click the image to the left to view the three part installment and relive the AdeptiCon experience! Inside you will find models, seminars, gamers and an interview with Guest of Honor Jervis Johnson.
Many thanks to Kurt Metz, Paul Starr and Chris Bowles for putting this together.
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| AdeptiCon 2007 Retrospective |
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AdeptiCon 2007 brought hobbyists from around the country to take part in the event of the year. See
the action and some of the amazing work done by our AdeptiCon attendees
in our 2007 Retrospective, downloadable from the link below: AdeptiCon 2007 Retrospective
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