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Hey guys I was in Chicago for the Adepticon Event and I had a blast. I didn't get to really do battle reports like I wanted though. =/ However here is some write up about the first two games for you guys. More to come.

http://emperorscodex.blogspot.com/2011/04/adepticon-championship-pt1.html

I met a ton of guys but honestly I didn't get to meet many of the Dakka Dakka guys I was hoping to shake hands with a few like Hulksmash, Redbeard, and Reecius but really I didn't know who they are aside from a screen name so I didn't know who to randomly intro myself too lol. Perhaps at another event. =P

Edit Pt 2 added

http://emperorscodex.blogspot.com/2011/04/adepticon-championship-pt-2.html

What was your army list?

Sorry my bad I typed that up fast trying to get through all the stuff I want to write about the trip lol.

My list was

3 zinch heralds, chariot, bolt
2 units 6 fiends
4 bloodcrushers, icon, instrument, rending
2 units 5 plague bearers
2 units 7 bloodletters
2 units 3 screamers
2 grinders phlegm
Demon Prince , zinch, bolt, wings.

I added it to the blog post as well thanks jy2!!!

I always love seeing your army in these reports, it is beautifully painted and the conversions are well executed. Sounds like you pulled two pretty difficult army match-ups regardless of the dice - IG and 'Nids are always pretty tough for Demons.

Thanks Eagleboy always good to know people enjoy the reports!

Nids are currently my toughest match up I think, with Vulkan libby marines shortly after. Although I really believe that you shouldn't mind any army match up if your list is balanced (well not counting the new knights who I am sure are now my hardest match up. lol) I don't mind matching up against IG or Space wolves normally and I don't know if that's my play style or if all demon players feel that way? I am going to try some list tweaks before I go to my next event and see if the list feels a little more solid and hopefully is a little bit more balanced VS NIDS.

The inclusion of fiends, screamers and T.heralds defiantly gives you a leg up over the standard demons list. I also play demons, but with a very typical demons type build and IG & Craftworld Eldar have always been my worst match-ups. All that S6 firepower just puts the hurt on the Greater Demons & just about everything in the army in general.

BAM! You also got one more follower for your blog

Part two is up guys enjoy.


http://emperorscodex.blogspot.com/2011/04/adepticon-championship-pt-2.html

Great stuff!

Very good report, and very nice pics. Thanks a lot for writing it up. Congratulations on doing very well, too.

Thanks Mannahnin Hopefully I can do better next year. =P I will be making some list tweaks shortly after playing several games and with the new Knights coming out I think several demon players will either make a few adjustments or shelf the army.

I'm not sure I like the format that abandons turn-by-turn, but I'm assuming you did it for a reason, and in the end the reports were still very enjoyable.

I personally liked your last batch of reports though. The tactically-minded, turn-by-turn write-ups were a lot of fun to read.

I'm sorry to hear your dice ran off on you! Seeing as your chaos though, its not too surprising. Ah well, good luck next year.

@Cypher

The format isn't really that of a battle report. They are just quick over views I was completely tired playing so not only did I not get as many photos as I normally would to help follow along with the turn by turn, but also several pictures I took didn't turn out well. (Blurry or out of focus etc...) However I still wanted to post up some over view stuff to share with the community about my trip and games. Glad you like my normal format I plan on using that still for future reports. =P

My next tourney is CAG mid May but if I get any practice games in before then I will post them up here. Sadly though as you can see from my late reply to your post here I am super busy at the moment away from the gaming tables. Thanks for the feedback though. =)

Well then the different format is completely understandable. And I can relate to being busy. Hope everything settles down enough for you to get great pics at CAG so we can get another great set of battle reports.

Great batrep. I'm quite curious how screamers have worked out for you as I've yet to try them.

I enjoyed reading it.

Thanks for posting adepticon missions , there interesting.

@Cypher I had family stuff come up and instead of leaving the day before in the morning, I had to make the drive all night and sleep a few hours then get up and play lol. The next tourney is local so pictures shouldn't be a issue. =)

@Randy
I have been testing them in several ways and I know the internets say they are the suxors, but honestly so far I have really liked them. Keep in mind they are a support unit so at a min squad size they are only like 48 points, they can contest, they are mobile cover, they can tie up a small unit from time to time believe it or not, nobody ever tank shocks through them, and they are enough of a threat that people can't ignore them. They add a little balance against land raiders to my list which I also enjoy and if you do shoot at them instead of something else being they are so cheap that is a win to me. (nothing annoys like shooting at three who have cover then go to ground and live) =) I really look at them as war gear and more often than not I consider them just another shot at taking out vehicles that I didn't have before. Even when you need 6's to hit, if you hit you are usually going to pen.

After testing them I honestly think having a larger squad is the way to go. I think at least 5 is nice well see what I end up being able to squeeze into my list when I make a few changes. slight learning curve for me personally. If you mess up they can be a super easy KP though lol.

@Smitty
Thanks man feedback is always good to hear. =)