Adepticon has a new home, and you won’t believe all the amazing things that happened in Milwaukee this year! Don’t miss this recap!
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Show Summary:
In a whirlwind of gaming news, from the new area and venue to the excitement of the Adepticon 2025, Jason from Monument Hobbies joins the team to chat about everything that went down! Here are the key takeaways:
- [00:02] Intro & Host Reunion
- The usual crew — Rob Baer, Kenny Boucher, Mike Haspil, and Jason Craze — reunite and joke around.
- [00:33] Adepticon & Pollen Stories
- Post-Adepticon return brought Rob back to a pollen-drenched North Carolina. Funny stories about pollen, carports, and floor salads from past conventions were shared.
- [03:55] Adepticon 2025 in Milwaukee Recap
- The event was hosted at the Baird Center in Milwaukee this year — a new and well-received venue. The crew reminisced about past Adepticons and the evolution of the con over the years.
- [04:25] Long Lines & Booth Tales
- Jason’s booth had massive lines; funny flashbacks to when they shared booths with minimal merch and hijacked the Forge World foot traffic for promo advantage.
- [10:01] Games Workshop Previews
- Mixed feelings on new GW reveals:
- Loved: Space Marine/Space Wolves content
- Panned: Thousand Sons robots and some recycled content
- Rob felt the hype has died down for 10th edition, waiting for 11th now.
- [16:28] Long War Doubles Event Success
- Huge success — ~270 players (147 teams), minimal drops, smooth execution.
- Riam Maratus team won again — their third win. Full scores available via their Linktree.
- [20:13] Monument Hobbies’ New Paint Line
- Jason reveals strong reception for the new “Atomic” paints — Star Wars-inspired desaturated hues, same beloved formula. Great for space games and lightsabers!
- [25:02] Adepticon Expansions & Adept Cup
- New “Adepti Cup” includes top painters from multiple events now. Long War Doubles sent four finalists. Expansions also allow smaller game systems more visibility.
- [30:00] Adepticon vs Nova Open
- Both events praised. Adepticon is the “industry con,” while Nova Open is more chill and social for creators and artists.
- [41:53] Milwaukee Vibes & Food Finds
- Quirky Milwaukee moments: robot pizza servers, old-school hotels, and pipe-smoking lounge breaks. Also, food was great — including a weirdly lit Benihana.
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