Warhammer 40K: Starting a new Army for the new edition - Space Wolves

With the new 9th edition for Warhammer 40K, I decided it was time that I started a new army.  I know that I have been working on resurrecting an old 6th/7th edition version of Raven Guard into the modern version of the game, and at the same time I have also been building up my Death Guard army into a competitive army, but something was still missing.

As I kept working on the Raven Guard, I just could not see myself playing them on a regular basis.  Let alone even contemplating them as an army I would ever take to a tournament/event.  So I decided to do some research, and after reading more and more about the Space Wolves, I knew then, that they would be my next main army.

For Warhammer 40K, I wanted several armies on different sides of the playing field, so to say.  For the Imperium/Space Marines, that army will be Space Wolves.  For Chaos, I have my Death Guard, and I so enjoy painting and playing with that army.  Now for Xenos, I have not made up my mind yet.  I do have something like 8000 plus points of Orks in storage, but I do not see myself resurrecting that army.  As I started that army a long time ago, and have models from 2nd Edition on.  But when I make up my mind on a Xenos army, expect an article about that in the future,  For now, Its Death Guard and Space Wolves.

A while back, when I posted about receiving my AdeptiCon T-Shirt in the mail, in that same post, I have mentioned that AdeptiCon and Games Workshop would be sending out merchandise/Promos from what was supposed to be the Warhammer Preview event there at AdeptiCon.  Since I was one of the lucky ones that had tickets for that preview, they sent out the Merchandise/Promos to everyone that was signed up for the event.  Anyway, to make a long story short, below is what I received in that package.

• Model Box
• Included - 1 Space Marine Assault Intercessor and 1 Necron Warrior.
• 2 Books
• 40K - Psychic Awakening - The Collected Fiction
• AOS - Malign Portents - The Collected Fiction
• Some Beastgrave Cards
• A Warhammer tote bag

I still have assembled the Necron Warrior, but have not painted him as of yet.  But I did assemble and paint the Space Marine Assault Intercessor.  And as I was getting motivated and psyched to start my Space Wolves army, I decided to use that model to do a paint test for the armies paint scheme.

Here is the completed model:

I really do like how he turned out, and the picture does not look as good as what the model looks like in person.  My camera still sucks, and one day I will get a replacement for a nice DSLR or better camera for my hobby.  And BTW, it would make a great X-Mas or Birthday present if anyone wants to get me one.

In case you wanted to see, here is the built Necron Warrior:

As I said earlier, I do not plan on painting this model, maybe one day.  Who knows, maybe Necrons will be my Xenos army.  Although Tau and Tyranids are looking better then they are.

Until next time, stay safe in these crazy times, wear your mask, and be careful.  

AdeptiCon: Received my 2020 T-Shirt

Yesterday I received a surprise package in the mail and got the 2020 AdeptiCon T-Shirt that I had ordered.  I was disappointed, just like the rest of you when AdeptiCon was canceled, but I still wanted something from the event.  So I donated my money from my ticket/event purchases back to them but kept the order of my T-Shirt.

I knew they were mailing out the merchandise orders soon and was pleasantly surprised when I got it in the mail yesterday.

Another great email that I received from AdeptiCon was that since I had tickets for the Warhammer Preview event, Games Workshop decided that they would mail out everything they would have given to people at the event.  So in a week or two, I should be getting another happy surprise in the mail and hopefully, it will be something great.  I'm wishing that it will be the new Indomitus box and other miniatures that they previewed at the event, but I will have to wait and see.

Here is a few pictures I snapped of the shirt:

It is pretty good quality, and I love the design.  I will be proudly wearing my shirt at next years AdeptiCon event.

When I get the package from AdeptiCon/GamesWorkshop I will be making a blog post on everything that I receive.  Until next time, stay safe and wear a mask, please.

AdeptiCon 2020 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus scare

A little bummed that AdeptiCon 2020 has been canceled, but I can see it from their side.  Better to be safe than sorry, I guess.  The state of Illinois shut all big events with large groups of people because of the virus.  And over the past several days there was a long list of events and places that started closing.

I am planning on going next year, not sure it will be the same events but we will see.  If it is possible I will just ask for credit for next year's events.

I was really looking forward to this year, I was not able to go last year, and this would have been officially the first time at this event for me.  I would have been playing in two team tournament events, Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game Team Tourney and the 4-Player 40K Team Tournament.  My son was also going to be joining me and playing in his first-ever major event as well.

Here is the message from the AdeptiCon Staff:

Since the very first AdeptiCon, held eighteen years ago, we’ve made it clear that the highest priority, in any consideration, would always be the attendees. Over the years, we have done our best to be loyal to this principle. With our incredible staff, volunteers, organizers, and instructors, AdeptiCon has been proud to host our annual hobby celebration with a continued emphasis on creating an amazing experience for our attendees. It is with that priority in mind that we have decided, after many hours of internal conversation and consultation with the venue, hotels, and various local authorities, that the health and well-being of our attendees and the public must come first. While we continued planning and did everything in our power to see AdeptiCon run as normal, we are now following both government guidance and our own judgement concerning the COVID-19 virus in cancelling the 2020 convention scheduled for March 25th-29th.
We understand that this will impact all of you. It also impacts our exhibitors, staff, the venue, and the local community. It is not a decision we have made lightly; it is a decision based entirely on keeping people safe and healthy. It goes without saying that no one is more heartbroken about this situation than the AdeptiCon team. We look forward to seeing all of you every year, sharing our love of the hobby and revisiting friendships cultivated over years of the convention.
The AdeptiCon staff is already vigorously working on details around issuing requests for credits/refunds, the handling of prepaid merchandise, badge upgrades and other related items. We will provide to our attendees and exhibitors final plans to address the unprecedented circumstances that the COVID-19 virus has thrust upon us by April 15th or sooner. Your patience is appreciated during this time as we finalize the necessary details and logistics.
It is important to understand that the AdeptiCon team remains committed to this event. With your help, we will be able to return to providing you with the greatest tabletop gaming event experience around. We are very determined to see AdeptiCon return, thrive, and run long into the future. And we will remain focused, as always, on our most important priority, the attendees.
Sincerely,
AdeptiCon Staff
“For Gamers, By Gamers”
Addendum: There is no need to contact us requesting a refund or credit. We will contact all attendees with several options once we work out the details.

All and all, I agree with the reason why they canceled the event, but to be honest I'm still a little bummed.  I do look forward to next year, and hopefully, Nova will not be canceled that is later on in this year.

Until next time, be safe, I wish you good health in this dire time, and may your dice always be blessed (unless you are playing me, lol ).

Warhammer 40K: Getting Started on Updating Raven Guard for AdeptiCon 2020

I was just on planning on playing the Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game at AdeptiCon this year, but my friends Dean and Dragi were signed up for the Warhammer 40K Team Tournament (4-Players per team) event, and 2 of their team dropped out.  So they asked if my Son and I would join them and play.  So, it looks like I will be playing both MESBG and 40K at AdeptiCon.  But holy crap, I have no army ready, at least not an updated to the latest edition army that is.  So my Son will be playing my friend Dragi's Salamanders, and I will be playing my Raven Guard.

To get the ball rolling with updating my Raven Guard to the latest edition, I needed to start adding Primaris, as currently, I have none.  I figured the best way to get a start would be to get the starter set "Dark Imperium".  This box comes with a good start to what I would need for my Raven guard, and as a bonus, I get a good start on a Death Guard army as well.

The box set includes the following:

• Primaris Space Marines
• 1 Primaris Captain in Gravis Armour
• 2 Primaris Lieutenants - 1 w/Power Sword and 1 w/Auto Bolt Rifle
• 1 Ancient
• 2 - 5 Man Squads of Intercessors
• 1 - 3 Man Squad of Inceptors
• 1 - 5 Man Squad of Hellblasters
• Death Guard
• 1 Lord of Contagion
• 1 Noxious Blightbringer
• 1 Malignant Plaguecaster
• 7 Plague Marines - Including a Plague Champion
• 1 Foetid Bloat-Drone
• 20 Poxwalkers

I have to say, I am impressed with the new models and casts that came in this box.  So looking forward to getting these painted up.  Another thing I will be needing to do it rebase most of my Raven Guards as they are now required to be on larger bases.

I will have an army ready for battle before AdeptiCon, now I just need to practice and have fun.

AdeptiCon 2020 - Looking forward to the fun

So, this year will be my official first time going to AdeptiCon.  I was all set up to go last year, tickets were purchased, all events paid for (3 of them), it was going to be a blast.  Then Life happened.

Anyway, let us hope this year is better.  Once again, tickets and events are bought and paid for, even pre-ordered a 2020 T-Shirt this year. the main game I will be playing this year will be Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game.  I'm signed up for a team tournament with my friend Dragi, I am also going to be playing in the Middle-earth Grand Tournament (Saturday Day 1, and if all goes good that day, then Sunday Day 2).

Here are the events and the descriptions:

I am looking forward to both.  I was hoping that my friend Dragi was going to be playing the Grand Tournament with me, but he will be doing a 40K team tournament both Saturday and Sunday, so maybe next year 😌.

I have a lot of things to do before AdeptiCon, and a lot of models to finish building and painting.  For the Middle-Earth Team Tournament, Dragi will be bringing his Minas Tirath and I will be bringing Rohan, a new Army for me for Middle-Earth.  I look forward to this event the most.  For the Grand Tournament, I will be playing my Moria//Angmar army, led by no other than Balrog himself.  It should be a blast.

Besides building and painting all the models, another huge challenge I will have is to build not one but two army display boards.  One for the Team Tourny and one for the Grand Tournament.

Wish me luck, lol.  I'm going to need it.

I'll be posting more on my progress towards AdeptiCon soon......