Bad Donkey Gaming: AdeptiCon

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Memory Lane - Adepticon 2023

As the date for Adepticon 2023 approaches, I find myself getting increasingly nostalgic about the times gone by. Every year, I revisit this blog, and it has turned into a time capsule of sorts, documenting my 40k hobby and my trips to Adepticon with my friends.

This year, we're going back to Adepticon again. Although we don't all live in the same state anymore, it's our one opportunity a year to get together like old times. As I look back at the memories of all those garage games of 40k in the midwest winter, freezing our butts off trying to get some practice in before Adepticon, I can't help but feel grateful for those times. They were formative experiences that helped us bond as a group, and they're memories that I'll cherish forever.

Thanks to the Adepticon archive, I was able to figure out that this will be my 11th Adepticon. It's crazy to think that I've been doing this for so long, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Sure, I missed a few Adepticons in there because of random life events, but for the most part, this tradition since 2007 has lived on.

There's something special about Adepticon. It's more than just a gaming convention. It's a place where like-minded people can come together, share their love for the hobby, and make lasting memories. For me, Adepticon has been a constant in my life. No matter where I am or what I'm doing, I know that I'll always have this one week in the year where I can escape and be with my friends.

As I prepare for Adepticon 2023, I can't help but wonder what memories we'll make this time. Will we try out a new game? Will we finally win a team tournament? Will we get lost on the way to the convention center like we always do? Whatever happens, I know that it'll be another chapter in the story of our Adepticon journey.

In closing, I want to say that if you're thinking about going to Adepticon, do it. It's an experience that you won't forget. You'll make new friends, learn new things, and have a great time. And who knows, maybe you'll start a tradition of your own that you'll look back on fondly in the years to come.

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Adepticon in T minus 2 days!!

We are just two days away from Adepticon 2012 and the war drums are being beaten across the country. In just forty-eight hours gamers from all across the country and the world will be converging on Chicago to do battle on the many tabletops that reside within the main hall of the Westin inn.

We here at Bad Donkey are no different than the rest of you out there and right now we are oiling up the chain swords, charging up the storm shields and loading our bolters for the biggest bash in the land.

We are going in with a smaller number this year, but no less zeal in our hearts. Sure we all want to have plenty of fun, meet all the new friends and reconnect with all of our old friends, but why do we really go to Adepticon?

TO WIN! Plain and simple we all go to win. All of have those visions of glory in our heads and we all want to be counted as the best. I say embrace that feeling and go all out, but make sure that you do it in a very sportsman like way. There is no need for getting mad, no place for heated arguments, or room for getting up set.

Yes we all want to win but not all of us can win those big games, for one reason or another. Maybe the dice gods left you or maybe that guardsmen pulled off the impossible and killed Abaddon. However, we can all be winners by enjoying the time with like minded peers and throwing down a few while moving some plastic dudesmen.

This will be my fifth Adepticon and the tenth anniversary of the event, which looks to be shaping up as the biggest and the best one yet. I cannot promise that I will have videos right away this weekend but look for videos from the con on Monday or Tuesday next week at the latest. I'll let you know how our boys did and how our team placed, along with making sure we get a good look at all of the cool armies out there on the floor for those of you whom cannot make it.

I will be taking my Dragon Lords to battle this week and here is hoping for a big finish.

Senger signing off... end transmission

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

AdeptiCon News... SOLD OUT!!!

Wow, that is insane, tickets for perhaps the biggest 40k event went on sale early this week and are already sold out. So the 40k championship and the team tournament spots are filled. Still many fun events left in things other then 40k. But for the most part the big draws are booked.

Bad Donkey Gaming was lucky enough to grab some of the few spots in the big event, so for those who can't make it or didn't get in Bad Donkey Gaming will have you covered with updates and photos.