AdeptiCon 2019 Live Blog – Part Two
Come and join Dawn, Gianna and the gang over in the states as they get stuck into AdeptiCon 2019 in Schaumburg, IL.
You'll be able to get involved throughout the four days of the show which runs from March 27th - 31st. As always, the gang will be talking to vendors and tournament organisers, exploring the variety of amazing tables on display and of course checking out all the things that cause shiny syndrome.
Make sure to let the team know what you want to know about in the comments!
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So Long From Adepticon 2019
Well, my friends that time has come. We hope you have enjoyed this journey and the story we have tried to tell. That is another Adepticon in the books. We will see you at the next con. Remember Salute is up next!
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Looking for a paint brush or two?
Looking for a set of paint brushes? Or other hobby items? Find out what Games and Gears has.
Bringing 3D Printed Magic To Adepticon
Sam from Printable Scenery gives Todd the low down on their incredible 3D printable terrain.
Just Look At The Minis From Victoria Miniatures
Each year Victoria Miniatures creates an Adepticon Exclusive miniature, and they’re always fantastic. This year’s was a female pilot and she was lovely. But their cases were full of lovely minis, so here’s a closer look.
Todd stops by Footsore
Todd stops by the Footsore stand for a talk with Bill about the goodies they brought with them.
Do You Need Gaming Accessories? Of Course You Do, We All Do!
We catch up with Adam from Broken Egg Games and find out what kind of cool accessories they brought with them this year.
Still Treasures To See In The Crystal Brush Cases
Aren’t these lovely?
A Glimpse Into The Saga Grand Melee
There was plenty of viking raids happening in the Saga hall as the Saga Grand Melee got underway.
Miniature Building Authority Talks Terrain
Dawn gets a chance to talk to Kirk about Miniature Building Authorities terrain.
Some Fantastic MDF Kits From Lasercraft Workshop
Lasercraft Workshop has terrain for every setting. I’m always drawn to the Victorian pieces, but this year, Gianna & Todd were all about the Satellite dish!
More Armies On Display!
It was almost hard to know where to look when checking out the displays last night. The longer you looked at one, the more detail you’d see.
Talking Cruel Seas and Bolt Action
Todd talks with Jon from Warlord about Cruel Seas and Bolt Action and other offerings from Warlord Games.
A Little Weird World War With DUST 1947
There’s nothing more fun to watch than the organized play scene from DUST 1947. It’s no pressure, low stress and genuinely FUN. I like to see folks helping each other out when someone forgets a bonus. 🙂
How Fast Are You Really? Taking a Look At Gunfighter's Ball
Todd talks with Forrest from Knuckleduster Miniatures about his latest game Gunfighter’s Ball. Are you ready pardn’r
A Little Rock Music Video Featuring 40K and Age of Sigmar Gaming Areas
Talking 'NAM but in a Weird Way With Crucible Crush's Black Sun
“G” talks with Bob Murch about his new game Black Sun set in the Vietnam Era.
Talking Army Girls
Dawn talks with Craig from G3 to talk about his new game Army Girls.
A Nice Showing For Bushido
There’s a really nice showing for Bushido at the convention. There’s just something about the aesthetic of this game that commands attention.
Even More From Armies On Parade
The amount of detail in these displays never ceases to amaze!
Sergeants Miniatures Game
We let Todd continue on his journey and he talks with Jeff from Lost Battalion Games to talk about Sergeants the Miniatures Game.
A Peek In The Cases Of DGS Games
Here’s a closer look at some of the minis in the cases for DGS Games.
Star Wars Armada Team Games Are A Go!
And you thought 2 players worth of Armada on the table was cool- let’s ramp it up a bit! The Star Wars Armada Team Games are happening right now and folks are loving it.
Ever Thought of Playing With Yourself ...as a Miniature? Geesh!
Minion Todd gets a chance to get in front of the camera to talk to John about his service to create a 3D print of your head to stick on your favorite miniature.
More Jaw Dropping Displays From the Parade of Armies
There’s so many great pics from the Parade of Armies displays that it’s hard to know which to share. Enjoy!
Reading Between the Lines With Winged Hussar Publishing
Dawn finds a Fezless Vince and talks about new books now and coming in the future.
Talking Terrain with Gale Force 9
John, fills us in on the terrain offering from Gale Force 9.
A Quick Demo of Spectre Operations 2nd Edition by Spectre Miniatures
We put together a very quick demo of Spectre Operations 2nd Edition. We will get the guys into the studio for a proper demo in the future.
More Stunners From The Crystal Brush Case
Judging for the coveted Crystal Brush was completed last night, so now we wait…
But in the mean time, check these out!
Talking Witchborn with Cory
Dawn speaks with Cory about his miniature and RPG combo game called Witchborn.
Check Out These Amazing Displays!
Last night was Adepticon’s famed, “Parade of Armies,” and they did not disappoint! The amount of time, talent and attention to detail that go into these is just CRAZY.
Welcome to Day 4 of Adepticon 2019!
It is the final day of Adepticon 2019 and we have hoped you have enjoyed the coverage. There has been so much to see and do here and we have only scratched the surface. We still have quite a bit to show you today so stay tuned throughout the day.
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The First Modern Miniature Wargaming Leaders Round Table LIVE (Replay)
This was our first go at a round table to bring in some of the key players of the modern miniature wargaming companies together in one room to have a chat about the industry as we see it and what the challenges are and where we want to go from here. This is a very casual conversation and would make for a great listen while you are hobbying. Enjoy!
That's a Wrap on Day 3 From Adepticon 2019
Well, that is a wrap on day 3 of Adepticon 2019. What a day! It was busy and everyone appeared to be having a great time.
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Adepticon 2019 Live Show With Mel the Terrain Tutor and Dave Taylor (Replay)
Dawn sat down with Me the Terrain Tutor and Dave Taylor earlier in the day to talk about their project and all kinds of gaming goodness! (This is a replay from the live program).
A chat with Mark from Laser Craft
Dawn stops by the Laser Craft stand for a chat with Mark about their beautiful wooden buildings.
"The Modern Miniature Wargaming Roundtable Starts In 2 Hours!"
5 CommentsChatting with Byron from Collins Epic Wargames
Dawn stops by the Collins Epic Wargames stand for a chat about any cool things they brought to Adepticon
Long Ago, In a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Forces of good and evil are battling in the Star Wars Legion High Command Invitational.
A chat with Red Republic Games
Dawn stops by Red Republic Games for a chat with Nick.
Infinity Forces In Full Effect
Great turn out for the Infinity 300pts ITS Championship. There’s just something awesome about the terrain on Infinity tables.
A chat with Wreck Age
Dawn meets up with the guys from Wreck Age for a chat.
Dawn talks to Jon from DGS
Dawn talks to Jon from DGS about their new faction and more…
Black Site Studio In the House!
Black Site Studio, first time vendors here at Adepticon bring in their awesome terrain!
Kings of War: The Big Game
Just in case you ever wondered what 15,000 points of Kings of War looked like (on each side of the table, by the way!), now you know.
Talking with all of Spectre
I finally get all of Spectre together for a talk.
Star Wars Destiny (I Wanna Play Too!)
I’m not going to lie. There’s a lot of Star Wars Destiny being played and I’m jealous! Players have their game faces on and they’re in it to win it!
Guild Ball Games Underway
Steamforge’s Guild Ball remains popular and games are underway. There’s plenty of action on the pitch today.
Gaming Your Way At Adepticon
One of the best things about about Adepticon is the social aspect of gaming. Folks are here because they love gaming, love the hobby or both. Whether you’re a newer gamer or a gaming God, there’s something for everyone.
Talking Sailing Ships and Pirates With Firelock Games.
Riley updates us on Firelock Games’ offerings.
"There's gamers everywhere today!"
5 CommentsTalking with Para Bellum about Conquest
Dawn talks to Leo from Para Bellum about what is coming for Conquest.
Look Who's Playing Dropfleet!
We found our very own Rasmus playing Dropfleet here at the convention. It’s great to see a familiar face. Incidentally, he finished 2nd in Dropzone Commander yesterday. 🙂
Warhammer 40K On The Table.
Some of the doubles tournament play in action
Imperial Assault World Championship
So who’s better, Good guys or bad guys? I lean a little Imperial myself.
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8 CommentsImproving Dry brushing you say? How so Artis Opus?
Dawn gets a look at some new brushes coming from Artis Opus and how they can change the way you do dry brushing.
What is Coming from Wyrd Game?
Dawn tries to get the scoop on the new edition of Malifaux coming out and other tidbits from Wyrd Games.
Star Wars Legion
We have some huge showdowns happening right now. So far everyone is still friendly but for how long?
A Little Chicago Bootleggers From HMGS
One of the local gaming groups, HMGS, always runs some cool homebrew games around interesting themes. One of their games this year is Chicago Bootleggers, so it’s the golden age of prohibition and gangsters captured on the tabletop.
Talking Wander: Cult of Barnacle Bay and Shovel Knight with Panda Cult Games
Dawn talks with Jonathan and Heath the creators of Wander: Cult of Barnacle Bay and the upcoming Shovel Knight board game. We have been following them since the earliest days of Wander.
Taking a Look at the Anvil 8 Games Stand
Dawn speaks with Brian from Anvil 8 about all their offerings at the show.
Welcome to Day 3 of Adepticon 2019. Are You Ready?
Welcome to day 3 of Adepticon 2019. Join the U.S. crew as they make their way through the busiest day of the con to bring you all of the excitement it has to offer.
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