AdeptiCon Talks

Not everyone is lured to the hobby by the will of the dice and the chance to prove their battlefield superiority – some follow the call of the brush and knife! AdeptiCon strives to provides avenues of involvement for types of players and hobbyists. An integral part of this approach is the hobby seminar, so integral in fact that several AdeptiCon attendees do nothing but attend these classes and never roll a single die! This week, Andrew and Mark we are joined by long time hobby seminar instructors and AdeptiCon Organizers, Chris Borer and Dave Pauwels for a quick discussion about what you can expect at AdeptiCon’s ten-year anniversary!

Quite often, longtime AdeptiCon attendees have the desire to get more involved with the convention. Many of our events are run and staffed by people who have made the trek to AdeptiCon in the past. These folks become the critical mortar that holds the whole thing together and are directly responsible for the robust and varied schedule of events each year. This week, Andrew and Mark talk to Brian Huttenga. Brian is a long time AdeptiCon attendee, the tournament organizer for the Warhammer 40K Youngbloods event and helps with the logistical aspects of the convention in the off-season.

One of the great things about AdeptiCon is how it brings various aspects of the wargaming community together, across both system and regional divides. AdeptiCon also provides the opportunity for those not directly involved with the hobby a chance to support a family member or friend who is. This week, Andrew and Mark talk to Barb Sparks. Barb is a long time AdeptiCon volunteer and mother of the legendary and notorious Greg Sparks.

AdeptiCon is less than 80 days away and your painting time is running out! The AdeptiCon Interviews continue with the third installment and this time they spend a little time talking to James Wappel, miniature painter extraordinaire and AdeptiCon hobby instructor. Today’s interview focuses on James’ preparatory work for AdeptiCon 2012 as he readies three separate armies for three separate events!

The AdeptiCon Interviews are back with their second installment and this time they spend a little time talking to Teras Cassidy from Geek Nation Tours. Today’s interview focuses on Geek Nation’s preparation for AdeptiCon 2012, their contribution to the whole convention experience, and what they have available family members of the non-geek persuasion.

AdeptiCon is less than 100 days away and the excitement is building! Below you will find the first in a series of interviews conducted by Andrew Sherman and Mark Dieter of Ohiohammer that take a look behind the curtain as individuals and teams prepare for the big weekend. In this first installment, Andrew and Mark discuss the AdeptiCon Warhammer 40K Team Tournament and spend some time talking with Rob Baer and Paul Murphy from last year’s winning team – I’m a Bear, Put Your Head in My Mouth. Rob and Paul discuss their preparations to date and about the AdeptiCon experience as a whole.