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AdeptiCon 2016 Live Blog
It's about time for us to get stuck into AdeptiCon 2016! Follow along with us over the next few days; March 31st - April 3rd, to find out what's going on in terms of events as well as meeting a whole host of the vendors and interview a bunch of companies there too.
AdeptiCon Interviews
Throughout the run up to AdeptiCon we've been interviewing the organisers of the event and some of the companies attending in a series called AdeptiCon Talks
This gives you a neat way to catch up on some of the events and more that we might cover during the Live Blog
The event is going to run at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois. Let us know below what you would love to see as the event unfurls!
Prepare for the craziness!
Blogging At This Event:
Welcome To Adepticon 2016!
Killer 40K Charity Raffle Display
GMM Studio has outdone themselves again this year with another stunning display. This year it's a ruined industrial display. It's a real testament to the hard work and dedication gamers put into their armies and terrain.
Boardgame Awesomeness
Dawn talks to Joe about the additions to the board game section this year. He also tells us some pretty incredible news for those thinking about playing.
Warmachine and Hordes Hall Preview
Here is a quick peek of the gaming hall for Warmachine and Hoardes.
"ITS STAR WARS!"
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An AT-AT Is Under Fire At Hoth
Ben & Todd are taking players through games at Hoth. At the moment, it seems the Rebels are just about to take down an AT-AT (much to the Empire'state frustration).
Gloriously Painted Miniatures!
Look at all the beautifully painted miniatures that can be found here at Adepticon.
40K Action Ramps Up
Dawn wanders over to the immense hall for Warhammer 40K.
Look Behind The Curtain
We give you guys a quick peek behind the scenes of the Beasts of War team hard at work bringing you all the gaming goodness!
Reaper's Paint & Takemail Provides a Place To Hobby
One of the wonderful aspects of Adepticon is Reaper's Paint & Take area. Here attendees can choose a model, have a seat, and paint up their mini right here. It's great to see experienced hobbies showing newbies the ropes. Sometimes this booth is a person's first go at painting.
More Beautiful Entries For Crystal Brush
The amount of talent represented in the entries for the Crystal Brush is just staggering. It's always interesting to see the different choices of models and display pieces that are chosen, and it's nice to stand by the cases and listen to painters exchange tips and different methods used to produce results.
VIG Swag Bag Awesomeness!
Dawn takes us through an awe inspiring journey into this years VIG (Very Important Gamer) Swag Bag. Remember to comment during the blog this year and you could possibly be the winner of this bag!
Ronnie Gives Dawn An Update On All Things Mantic
Dawn catches up with Ronnie from Mantic Games and we see what he has up his sleeve.
We Discover The Creator Of Frostgrave At The Osprey Publishing Stand
During our walk through the vendor hall we come across Joseph the creator of Frostgrave and he tells us what is instore for this wonderful game.
We Get The Scoop On Battlefront and Gale Force 9 From John-Paul
We find John-Paul and have a chat with him about all things Battlefront and Gale Force 9.
There Be Pirates In These Waters
The pirates have landed at Adepticon and they are working feverishly to set up their very lovely, Fist Full Of Seamen game for Friday and Saturday. They have sold out for Friday night's game and only a few spots arrrrrrrrh left for Saturday night.
The Crystal Brush Case Continues To Fill
The more I look in the case, the more I realize that I really need to learn how to paint!
The Freeblades Are Adventuring
DGS Games is running demos of their fantasy skirmish game all weekend. You might notice the gorgeous terrain from Cracked Earth Studios is providing the setting for their demos.
This Is Not A Test
While walking around one of the gaming halls in the demo area we stumble across a game that the guys just talked about on the weekender. Dawn sits down with the games creator Joey and finds out about This Is Not A Test.
An AT-AT Goes Down!
As things are wrapping up for the day, the Rebels havery managed to take an AT-AT down!
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You did manage to get Hoth to Adepticon then @warzan – next time you go with it 🙂
Need that duplex shipping box then 😉
That table looks awesome! Can’t wait to see some play videos!
Looking forward to seeing all the shiny toys and fun stuff.
I wish I could have gone this year! Awesome show but this’ll be the next best thing! Next year though!!!
I wish I was there. So many exciting events. Thank you for showing us the painted miniatures.
No @warzan, you just need a lot of sedetives 😉
Wasn’t sure if I should comment here for the VIG bag but thanks for the coverage and for the chance to win!
nice overview so far
Looks like you can dive right into that
I am definitely going to have to try to make it there next year. Looks exciting and cool.
I’m trying to use these posts to get my wife interested in going next year. We’ve never been before.
Seems like a really awesome first day. Can’t wait to see more. And someday in the far future I will be there. That’ll be the day…
Would love to see more of the gaming tables…
Can’t wait to see today’s updates!
Wish I could afford to go to these shows.
Would need a jet just to get my buys back
Dawn please ask Joseph for a frostgrave expansion with mounted characters ive a dwarf on a goat just screaming to romp round my frozen city ideal amongst the ruins
one year i will go
Fantastic Crystal Brush entries. I would love to see more. The Swamp Monster in the blog at 18:56 looks brilliant… is it scratch built, kit bashed or a kit off the shelf? Do the entrants give any details about the manufacturer that you can get privy of? Are these amateurs or professionals because if they are not the former they should consider becoming the latter. Inspirational.
looks like a good time folks.
Thanks for all the great coverage, wish I could make it, one year hopefully.
very impressive coverage guys! Yet again, the BOW team makes what they do seem easy and effortless!
Wow it got there safe and sound, great packing guys
Now I gotta look at This is Not a Test and get back to recruiting people for Frostgrave!!! too many games! too few free hours!
I’ve watched a couple of years worth of videos from you folks and must really try to get to Adepticon to see it for myself. Looks way cool.
Great job! I look forward to your coverage of events as you always do great work.
There needs to be a Hoth game kit on every continent. Maybe more than one on some.
@dmedesha, better break that news to @johnlyons gently, as I’m not sure he’ll take too kindly to having to paint up that many more AT-ATs. lol 😉
Great review so far, onto parts 2, 3 and 4 (yes I am catching up slowly)
Finally caught up with the four days of content… Great job!