This episode opens with a flooded basement after a sump pump failure during a Wisconsin storm, turning a stressful situation into a moment of pride as his kids jump in to help and reinforcing that real life comes first. From there, Tony and Angus catch up and recap AdeptiCon from their own perspectives, noting a hiccup but overall highlighting the positive experience of meeting people and engaging with the community. Their doubles event showcases how years of playing together allowed them to move quickly and efficiently without much discussion, creating plenty of memorable moments even in tough matchups. They also touch on gameplay elements like terrain, chess clocks, and preferred point sizes, landing on 50 and 75 points as their sweet spot, while Tony’s chaotic but exciting narrative event experience offers a contrast to competitive play. The Adepticon keynote adds some hype with upcoming models and system updates, and the conversation shifts into hobby progress, new armies, and future plans. The episode wraps with a strong focus on community building, sharing tools to help players connect, stories of meeting listeners, and ideas for expanding into streaming and more content, all reinforcing that it’s not just about the game, but the people behind it.

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We recorded live from the wild, noisy(not so much after editing), and absolutely electric floors of AdeptiCon in Milwaukee, this episode drops you right into the middle of the action. Chris and I are boots-on-the-ground, soaking in everything the convention has to offer, from brutal doubles matches and brain-melting game marathons to unforgettable moments that only live events can deliver.

The doubles tournament brought exactly what you’d expect: unfamiliar matchups, unpredictable chaos, and a whole lot of learning. Infernals remain a mystery to us, mechanical dwarves made their presence known, and Orgoth Butcher proved once again that sometimes a model just refuses to stop killing. Even with a few bracket shakeups and last-minute re-pairings, the games delivered big moments, not to mention a legendary underdog play where Riggles, AKA "Rattles", stepped up and threw down massive damage on a Wyvern, instantly earning battlefield glory and a promotion to Sergeant.

Beyond the games, the AdeptiCon experience itself takes center stage. We dive into what makes events like this special, like meeting listeners, connecting with the community, and seeing the people behind the game fully immersed alongside the players. Steamforged Games gets major praise for being present, engaged, and genuinely part of the hobby, not just observers from afar. There’s also no shortage of hobby hype. From jumping into new armies with unbeatable convention deals to late-night painting sessions just to get models table-ready, the energy never slows down. I share my experience in a massive narrative event spanning multiple tables, complete with portals, split forces, and full-on strategic chaos that pushed my brain to the limit.

As the episode rolls on, it becomes clear that this is more than just games, it’s about the community. Whether it’s meeting listeners face-to-face, getting called out for matches, or welcoming new and returning players into the fold, the passion for growing the scene is front and center. That theme continues with a guest interview highlighting a thriving local meta, the evolution of the Warmachine community, and why players are coming back stronger than ever in the current edition. By the end, one thing is certain: AdeptiCon isn’t just an event, it’s an experience. Equal parts exhausting and inspiring, it’s a reminder of why putting models on the table, rolling dice, and connecting with others is what this hobby is all about. Did I mention somewhere in all that chaos, Riggles became a legend.

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