Registration for the cant miss event of the year is now open! On April 11-13, the Chicagoland area will host three days of Games Workshop-related tournaments, demos, seminars, and other hobby events will give you a chance to meet and play with gamers from across the world, learn from recognized experts, and take part in the AdeptiCon experience. You can register online now at
http://www.adepticon.org/cart to reserve your spots.
Traditional Favorites Return!
Anyone whos attended an AdeptiCon in the past can tell you about our signature events the kind of tournaments you wont find anywhere else. All of the traditional favorites will return, so register early at
http://www.adepticon.org/cart to reserve your spot and a chance to win glory, fame, and some of AdeptiCons legendary prize support.
New Challenges Await!
This year, weve added even more tournaments to our roster of events, and greatly expanded the list of demos, bring-and-battles, and other non-competitive events! Best of all, many of the demos and other non-competitive events are FREE with your AdeptiCon Weekend Badge. Note that many of the free events have limited space, so pre-registration at
www.adepticon.org/cart is highly recommended to make sure you can take part in the events of your choice.
Event Highlights!
Read on to find out some short descriptions of both our traditional and new events. Full descriptions and event rules can be found online in our web cart at
http://www.adepticon.org/cart and the
http://www.adepticon.org website.
Friday Event Highlights
Warhammer 40K Gladiator Tournament Before there were Ard Boyz tournaments, there was the AdeptiCon Warhammer 40K Gladiator. Only five players have earned the title of AdeptiCon Gladiator Champion
will you be number six?
Warhammer Fantasy Devastation Tournament Starting with a 3000 point army, only the survivors of your army will advance to the next round of play in this new AdeptiCon Signature Event.
Warhammer Fantasy Escalation Tournament Demonstrate your prowess by playing WFB at the 1000, 2000, and 3000 point levels.
Lord of the Rings Team Tournament You and a partner will each bring a 350 point army to fight for the fate of Middle Earth!
Epic Armageddon Tournament - Real generals command armies, not companies. Bring a 3000 point Epic Armageddon army for this new singles tournament to find out if you can earn the title of Champion.
Free Events Demos of Warhammer Ancient Battles and Legends of the Old West, and Warhammer 40K Apocalypse gaming are open to all AdeptiCon Attendees with the purchase of an AdeptiCon Weekend Badge
Saturday Event Highlights
Warhammer 40K National Team Tournament The largest 40K tournament in the world returns, and this year there is room for 400 40K players in 100 teams to compete for the top honors!
Warhammer Ancient Battles Singles Tournament The glories of the ancients will be re-lived on the tabletop.
Warhammer Fantasy Championships 2250 point armies will face off in a battle of will and skills against some of the best players from around the world.
Free Events - AdeptiCon attendees can participate in demos of Legend of the High Seas, Legends of the Old West, Lord of the Rings, and Space Hulk, Aeronautica Imperialis and Epic Armageddon Bring and Battles, a Warmaster Battle Royale, and a Warhammer 40K Combat Patrol tournament, all as part of their AdeptiCon Weekend Badge!
Sunday Event Highlights
Warhammer 40K Championships Prepare your 1850 point armies for three action-packed scenarios against some of the fiercest competition in the world.
Warhammer Fantasy Team Tournament 2-player teams will bring their best to compete against their peers in the arenas of generalship, painting, and theme.
Warhammer Ancient Battles Doubles Tournament This WAB team event pits 2-player teams against each other in heated competition.
Battlefleet Gothic Championships Returning for its second year, the BFG Championships will give players a chance to compete for mastery of the void.
Free Events Demos of Lord of the Rings, Legend of the High Seas, Legends of the Old West: The Chicago Way, and a Games Workshop Battle Bunker Surprise will be offered free to all AdeptiCon Attendees as part of their AdeptiCon Weekend Badge!
Hobby Seminars Return!
Our lineup of hobby seminars taught by award-winning instructors continue to grow, with some old favorites such as Damien Garcias Big Brush Method speed painting class, along with new techniques taught my such masters as Tim Lison and James and Cathy Wappel. Whether youre new to the hobby and looking to learn some basic skills, or an old-salt looking for a way to bring your work to the next level, theres something for everyone to learn at our Hobby Seminars.
Register Online Today!
All event slots are sold on a first-come, first served basis, so pre-registration for your events of choice are highly recommended. You can register online today at
http://www.adepticon.org/cart, as well as view more detailed descriptions of the events and seminars.
Reserve Your Hotel Room for AdeptiCon 2008 Now!
Heres the link to the hotel reservation site:
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/cp/1/en/advancedsearch?whichtype=room&roomResult=none&hotelCode=chiok&quickRes=city&_GPC=ADT&_requestid=23794
Or you can call their reservation line at: 1 800 972 2494
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 OHare Intl 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). AdeptiCons staff have worked to get the best possible rates for our attendees, and we need to make sure that our block of room is filled.
Join the AdeptiCon 2008 Staff!
Become a part of the AdeptiCon 2008 team! Were looking for volunteers who are excited and passionate about the hobby to help us continue AdeptiCons tradition of excellence. Volunteers can earn free event tickets by helping us put together the greatest fan-run convention in the Games Workshop hobby.
E-mail [email]awc_nfp@yahoo.com[/email] today with your name, contact info, and any areas in which youd be particularly interested in volunteering. A member of the AdeptiCon Council will get in touch with you.
Stay Tuned!
Stay tuned for more announcements, Spotlights, and AdeptiCon news! Weve got a lot of exciting things in the work for 2008 and are certain that AdeptiCon 2008 will be the most memorable, fun, and exciting AdeptiCon ever!
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