Adpeticon 2017 is in the books and it was another one to
remember. 4 days of Bolt Action, 4 different styled events, one ultimate
weekend. Bolt Action happened!
Before we go into results and coverage, I would like to
thank our sponsors organizers.
Warlord Games
Trenchworx
Cigar Battle Mats
Pworks Battle Mats
Stoessi’s Heroes
Noble Knight Games, WI
Of course the big one, Adepticon. Without the continued support,
trust, and ass kickery, we would not be able to have these events. On top of
that, our local terrain contributions should not go unrecognized.
Jeremy Olsen
Mercenary Miniatures
Brent Sinclair
Friday, March 24
Bolt Action Team
Event
22 teams entered the arena and fought 3 games of tough, 4
way order dice battle. Teams brought 1600 total points, 800 per side. 1 armored
platoon per team. Reinforced, theater selectors, and campaign books all
included. We organized proper Axis vs Allied match ups and had an even mix of
those sides for the event. With one willing partisan team swapping sides where
needed….
Nationality make ups included, Japanese, Finnish, German,
US, Soviet, Italian, Polish, Vichy French, British, Sikh, Aussie, and Romanians.
The theme for the event was Spring Awakening. The Axis
generals were organizing one last offensive to repel the Allied invasion. There
were not predetermined missions. Each round, the results were weighed, and
whichever side had 51% victories, dictated the direction on the flow chart we
would follow. A choose your own adventure if you will.
The Allies carried the day through each round, so we
followed the far left track on the chart below. Sectors, Key positions, and No
Man’s Land.
I also had made up secret bonuses to be achieved and
rewarded depending on certain map results and depending on which side may need
a little more support. Some included, Increased AP shells +1, out of fuel
chart, misguided air and artillery strikes, bonus medic model etc. These were
given out on the judge’s discretion to whichever side need a boost. The Axis
more or less given battle results.
Winners and Awards
For those that attend my events in the past, this will be
no surprise, but I do not award a “Best Overall” in this team event. I find it
encourages a harder mindset and more aggressive lists. I award “Sportsmanship”
as a top prize followed by Generals and Appearance.
Best Sportsmanship
Ben Thompson and Andrew Verticchio
Best Axis Generals
Sean Vilmont and Ryan Carlson
Best Allied Generals
Ryan Miller and Chris Pawl
Best Appearance
Dan Van Hese and Jeremy Olsen
Saturday/Sunday,
March 25/26
US Nationals
The second annual US Nationals continued its success with
34 registered players, over two days and five games. The missions chosen were
slightly modified 2nd edition missions.
Again, we had a great mix of armies with a slight leaning
towards more Axis players. A significant drop in USA forces, I believe can be
attributed to the increase in AA gun power in 2nd edition.
Winners and Awards
Best Overall
Dexter Wallis
Best Sportsmanship
Matt Doyle
Best Axis General
Sean Vilmont
Best Allied General
Geoffrey Wing
Best Appearance
Dan Van Hese
For the first time I have ever seen in a tournament, we
had a dead tie for best overall. Battle scores were used to break the tie.
Full photo coverage can be found here and to the right on
the “Adepticon 2017 photo album”
Disclaimer: You may see some odd tables or photos of
those said battles. These campy or cheesy looking tables were deployed for a reason.
We all have the great opportunity to play this game and have a good time.
Sometimes this is forgotten and tempers rise or arguments ensue. These tables
were meant to remind us to not be so serious and laugh at ourselves instead of
scowl. Taking us back to when we did just play cops and robbers or setting up
elaborate battlefields for our toy soldiers with whatever we had around us.
Children at heart.
Depending how one may react to seeing these tables in use
for a historical game, maybe you should
ask yourself, “why so serious?”
