The REAL Adepticon 2023 Experience

[@JJR_01]

Despite what you said at the start, I'm really enjoying the casual travel program nature of this video to show us what it was like - thanks for making it!

[@FauxHammer]

Glad you enjoyed it! it means a lot, I expect you will be the only one to put such a comment.

[@the_arcanum]

This is an awesome present you're making to people that enjoy the hobby but cannot travel to the other side of the globe to attend this, Ross. A thousand thanks for this video, allowing us around the world a glimpse of the full Adepticon experience. And don't think all the work to capture this extensive footage and edit it in such a comprehensive format is lost on us. That's a massive accomplishment.

[@FauxHammer]

thanks so much, this comment alone makes all the effort worth it!

[@Agraviadore]

Regarding the portion of the video on Golden Demon, welcome to the world of judging art. No matter how you try to approach it, the judging process is usually trying to quantify something thats subjective. As someone who has judged under IPMS rules on scale models, meaning models that are much more quantifiable than figures because the aim is to make something that looks real, its still a shitshow and theres always going to be people who get quite belligerent until someone sits them down and points out the flaws in their work. I havent judged figures before because i can only imagine how much more difficult it would be.

[@FauxHammer]

it's great to have such an insight from someone who has judged these. and from what I saw, it does get down to the nitty gritty of point out flaws. I feel that i was able to spot some on some winning entries where i could not find many on entries that placed lower. But then there's the, but this person clearly applied multiple techniques, versus one technique well. this has more cohesion, this has more contrast. it's not a job I envy, even carrying the bloody things to the shelves is more than my nerves can probably handle.

[@pointandshootvideo]

Thanks for this video! It's like actually being and working there. Love it! 😄

[@midwesternexplorer9339]

Loved the video! We really enjoy the travel stuff since we all experience it and even showing the steps of your travel. Please do more!

[@FauxHammer]

thanks, I'm genuinely embarrassed by this video , so it's nice to hear such encouragement.

[@MaxHutschenreiter]

I like your video. I was waiting for all the Adepticon Videos to arrive. It's so lovely to see a big convention like this, would love to attend something like this.

[@FauxHammer]

Glad you enjoyed it! it was a fantastic con and I wish I was back there!

[@kylestone3304]

Hi Ross, I was indeed at adepticon this year. You may recognize my big goofy mug as the winner of the most coveted, exclusive and highly sought after competition at adepticon known as Deface My Face or as I enjoyed calling it “get head and give head back”. I loved your video, brother. Took me right back to those tables and halls. The Tailspin/Ducktails joke was spot on, and I got the biggest smile again reliving the slayer sword celebration. I’m so excited for next year, and stoked as hell that you’re coming back. My buddies and I will have to take you out for dinner and save you some of your food money so you can get more models next year. Glad to have met you and become buds.

[@FauxHammer]

Remember dude, you are now a competition winning painter! just as I am an award winning artist for my Boy Scouts Artist badge! was great to meet you man and you have such a fantastic energy!

[@aponly]

This video really makes me want to attend Adepticon for the miniature emphasis. I attend Gen Con periodically (which is humongous) but there seem to be limited miniature painting-related vendors. Thanks for this!

[@FauxHammer]

Please do! thanks for the kind comment on a video I am not proud of!

[@scottdecleene6071]

Great recap. I was going to come down to Adepticon on Sat, but we had 6" of snow in Milwaukee.

[@FauxHammer]

thanks so much. wow, i;ve never seen it that deep!

[@Blake2501]

To be fair, I hadn't really thought about going to the cons, but this looked quite funny.. might have to queue it up for the future!

[@SeerIbarelyknowher]

Hey I appeared 2-3 times here, but especially at the Golden Demon award ceremony! Cool. Thanks for the vid dude. It's nice to relive the crazy experience Adepticon was. 😁

[@FauxHammer]

Glad you enjoyed it. I miss it already!

[@NobodyInTraining]

You really undersold this video, it was nice and relaxing, and your commentary was funny

[@FauxHammer]

Glad you enjoyed it! but please watch any of my other recent videos and you'll see how terrible this is.

[@TheGoldenDragon_]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you.

[@FauxHammer]

thanks so much!

[@MadSpaceWolfDiary]

Funny thing i was coming back from dublin at the same time to Chicago. I, too, had reservations about the art 72 plane we had to use from Edinburgh to Dublin before going back home. Good to hear you had a good and chaotic time.

[@FauxHammer]

yeah, I didn't stress it enough in the video. i had Byron from Artis Opus doing all he could to calm me down during the landing

[@SugarCandyMiniatures]

Oh hey i painted the Ice Cream Knight! Contrary to popular belief it wasn't done as a joke thats just how I paint 😅

[@FauxHammer]

Apologies if I misspoke, I don't mean to seem like I'm discrediting your work. I just didn't believe it was seriously entered as a contender for winning a top-3 place in it's category due to the subject matter. i still loved the model which is why I featured it and spoke of it. and I'm sure even you admit, it's funny.

[@SugarCandyMiniatures]

@FauxHammer I understand. It's definitely not painted in the typical grimdark style but I'd love to see something like this place one day and the only way that'll happen is if more unconventional themes get entered. I worked as hard as I could on that and while it's still miles away from the quality of a slayer sword winner, I'd like to get there someday just the same without compromising on style.

[@FauxHammer]

@@SugarCandyMiniatures genuinely I would love this too. As I said your model stood out and it was more fun than many other entries There were others up there that I personally liked more than many of the winners just because it had a style that resonated with me, but as you say, the paint jobbitself was not as you say to GD winner standard. Never the less its great to see a variety of models and I truly wanted to show more of them off in this video because they are all so inspiring.

[@SugarCandyMiniatures]

@FauxHammer yeah there's so much great work out there and I am super fired up for next golden demon! Now I get to compete against my previous entry to try and make something better 😀

[@IBPaintsppp-wt5ou]

I really appreciate these, hoping/planning to go to a big event like this someday

[@FauxHammer]

This was amazing, awe inspiring even!

[@Salaas]

Laughed at the fact you discovered the aerlingus prop plane. Took it fair few times for trips to UK, guessing ye went via Dublin to get pre-clearance?

[@FauxHammer]

Haha, yeah discovered and terrified of

[@warhammer-neophyte]

I'm new to all this, so thank you and everyone involved for enlightening those who know nothing and providing focus and a desire to proceed, persist and persevere. Greatly appreciated from Down Under

[@FauxHammer]

Welcome aboard!

[@punk6119]

Watching this as I get ready for my first Adepticon in 2024. Hope you do make it as well!

[@FauxHammer]

See you soon

[@redgrass]

Looks like you had a great time!! This is a great insight for those who don't attend :)

[@FauxHammer]

It was!, thank you

[@ncsuwolf69]

First off, I loved hearing about your experience as Adepticon means so much to so many people! Getting a POV from someone different (especially a first time at the event!) is great and you laid out a great mix of things for the event that has many, many, MANY ways to celebrate the hobby(s) featured. I was there this year, my 3rd year attending, and had a blast. I played in two of the Warhammer tournaments (Championships Thursday and Teams GT Saturday and Sunday), entered three pieces into Golden Daemon (my purple coconut crab scheme Barbed Hierodule (big Tyranid Forgeworld monster) shows up at (26:01) (and I show up at the head of the Golden Daemon line at (35:17), wearing my bright green Hobby Goblins team jersey!), and to top it all off, the Tenjin Brushforhire painted and had with him was for me! I got it from him during one of his streams (as for all of lockdown I was working from home and watching Twitch streams, including his!) It's awesome to hear you had such a good time and that you'll try to be back next year (the Deface My Face challenge is 100% on my to-do list for next year haha). Aaron (AC_Miniatures) painted the Slaneesh Daemon Prince at (27:42) KAHA Katarzyna Gorska painted the Hekaton v squid piece at (26:26) and (16:52) and the Dragon with Stormcast vs Daemons diorama at (28:15) Brushforhire painted the Ballerina Guilliman (for project #BrushChaos) at (27:37)

[@FauxHammer]

Thanks, this means a lot! good to put a face to a name too! and thanks for clarifying the entries!!! I'm worried so many people want to enter deface my face 2024 - may need more faces and actually have some organisation about it. This year was all just me randomly handing out heads.

[@marchenplay]

watching this as me and my game partner prepare for our first adepticon! will be doing demos of our games and running like mad tomorrow!

[@FauxHammer]

See you tomorrow

[@jarvbricks7422]

Really enjoyed this video. Great job.

[@FauxHammer]

thanks so much! as you can probably tell. I'm not the biggest fan of my own vid!

[@mcountiss]

27:15 Fiver's Strawberry Sundae Knight isn't a joke entry, but a representation of their unique style. Fiver paints fantastic candy and sweet-themed miniatures and the creativity involved should be celebrated alongside the more "canon-friendly" entries.

[@FauxHammer]

This wasn’t meant as an insult, just that it’s not on lore and that’s what they judge on.

[@therealkeelia2780]

I remember I did the 1850 main event back in like '08 or '09 and I think I was the only Dark Eldar player at the entire event. This was when they still had a 3rd edition codex in 5th edition. People were like WTF are those never seen em. Was way too much fun crapping all over the razor back spam lists.

[@gutssubz8232]

White Scars Primarch Jaghatai Khan - Alexandre dos Santos (25:10) Ogroid Myrmidon Champions - Vince Venturella (25:15) Matgotkin Blightkings - Colin Eidenschink (25:21) Banelash - Vince Venturella (26:39) Chaos Warriors - Michael Thomas (26:54) Glutos - Andy Wardle (27:01) Marine Squad - Nikolas Mortensen (27:09)

[@FauxHammer]

thanks so much!

[@amoryburgess]

I was in the finalists line, right behind the Youngblood gold winner…he showed me pics of his entry on his phone and the blends were so smooth…he said he spent a lot of time glazing. The next generation of painters is gonna be so amazing.

[@FauxHammer]

yeah,, it scares me. it makes me remember my intended young bloods entry and this new generation are on part with the more senior winners.

[@crashingatom6755]

Always love bumping into BrushForHire. His sticker is my favorite of the con, and he’s a fricken gem.

[@FauxHammer]

Can't miss him!

[@mgt4494]

great video man. Going to Adepticon next year from Germany. Looking forward to meet you! Greets, Max

[@FauxHammer]

Thanks man, please come say hello

[@FauxHammer]

Is there any chance you are Essen Speile this week, I’m at the Artis Opus booth if you wanna say hi

[@mgt4494]

@@FauxHammer ohhh unfortunately missed that one! We´ll meet in Chicago!

[@mgt4494]

Only a week to go until Adepticon, see you there as promised mate?@@FauxHammer

[@FauxHammer]

@@mgt4494see you there

[@post.night.painting]

Well, in Europe there is the Lucca Comics and Games. It might not be exclusive to miniatures, but there is tons of stuff regarding tabletop games and etc etc. it is literally the biggest in the world in numbers of visitors and the whole city is covered with stands.

[@FauxHammer]

Oh yeah, I get that, but it's a desaturated audience. This is specifically Wargaming, we have larger cons here like UKGE, but that's boardgames much more than wargames

[@maxey1977]

great meeting you! Glad were could share a beer and show you my LotR entry :)

[@FauxHammer]

Same here!

[@bradt5414]

The Chicago deep dish is legendary. Never miss a chance to indulge.

[@FauxHammer]

you must need to be a tomato fan, I tend to make pizzas with reduced Tomato sauce as it is. that thing sounded so disgusting to me.

[@Perram]

Looks like you had an awesome time, and this was a great video for experiencing it second had. I think you're wrong about these sorts of videos, though. There are a lot of people who want to go to these events but for several reasons, can't. And videos like this help to experience it second hand.

[@FauxHammer]

It was an awesome tie, and thanks a lot! I just mean the cinematography compare to my other videos was not great!

[@slackeratlarge575]

Travel logs are always chaotic. Still a fun video 👍

[@FauxHammer]

I tried so hard, but its insane

[@jimworthington449]

In the UK (London specifically) there's Salute which has more traders by far than Adepticon.

[@evanvaldyke353]

If you go to another Adepticon you need to go to the main hallway on a Saturday night. That's when they do the Armies on Parade of the best displays from all the systems

[@FauxHammer]

I was going to do it, but I hit the sack early Saturday because i was exhausted and because i had over 24 hours of straight travel to do on Sunday. Will probably plan days either side of it next time.

[@ramblingbadger]

awesome video... The slayer sword award scene gave me goosebumps.

[@FauxHammer]

Yeah, still does for me!

[@hkk4444]

I think it's funny that he mentioned Duck tails and then they showed a picture of tailspin! Which I get that the plane does look like something very reminiscent of a plane that you would see in either of those cartoons

[@FauxHammer]

lol, it's been 30 years. I only just remembered tailspin was a thing when you mentioned it. I remember the Pilot was Launchpad McQuack though!

[@nigelpearson9890]

Hi I know that Vince Venturella painted the group of 3 minataurs and the chaos knight. As he showed them on his channel before going. Hope that helped.

[@FauxHammer]

Thanks, not sure if you saw all the Golden Demon bit of the vid, but i was filming Jon and Vince as he was collecting his.

[@carsen82]

I spotted my skeletons in there! 25:30- Carsen Rodeback

[@FauxHammer]

nice model and i love the diorama/base with the recesses for the bases

[@jtwright5]

Ooh, found myself 21 seconds in, but the lighting makes me look dark and creepy in between those lines for registration lol.

[@PhD777]

Excellent video! Congratulations to Neil. As for drybrushing, it is NOT a "cheat" as it has been in use (by myself and others in MFCA and IPMS national and international competition) since before most (all) of ya'll were born! 🤪 👍🏻🎅👍🏻

[@FauxHammer]

😝😝😝😝

[@thebaldorc]

I'm sat here with the remainder of a bad cold, a poorly Mrs Orc asleep next to me and a poorly cat who has had eight teeth extracted this week. We need some serious cheering up and I have a feeling this is just the video for it. 🎉

[@FauxHammer]

Sorry to hear that! i was so ill when i recorded the audio for this.

[@thebaldorc]

@FauxHammer there's a lot going about. Plus I don't know about you but I often get sick after a long haul flight.

[@justarandomname420]

Goes to Chicago. Spends all money on food. Makes perfect sence!

[@FauxHammer]

I'm from England, anywhere outside of England has good food we aren't used to. gotta make the most of it!

[@spcwolf]

This is one of the best Adepticon videos I’ve seen

[@FauxHammer]

Wow, thanks so much!!!! Which ones are better? lol

[@thebaldorc]

BTW saw your brief cameo on the every other Sunday show!

[@FauxHammer]

did you see me notice i was being watched, then quickly look away only to find I'd ruined my model, you can see me mouth the word "FUCK!"

[@thebaldorc]

@@FauxHammer gotta go back and rewatch it now LOL 😆

[@fraserskomorowski2311]

@@FauxHammer Hehe, sorry about the boo-boo. Thaht's too funny. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHuXeWtunK-qetE

[@amoryburgess]

I thought it was “Nachos Mecca”…the place where nachos congregate and mill around.

[@FauxHammer]

Nope, before he started painting he used to do different Recipes for nachose. Plain Nachos, Nachos with grilled Cheese. That's about all the recipes there are. but he was really good at it. lol

[@valianthobbies]

Hey Ross, you seem really bummed you missed out on that Turbo Dork SnapBack. I can’t help you with that cap, but I won a black Turbo Dork beanie from the Resin Beast competition and if you’d like it I can send it to you?

[@FauxHammer]

Thanks, I'll get one next time. I get enough Turbo Dork Stuff, but i really appreciate the offer.

[@zramirez5471]

Really looking forward to DFMF2024. See you in Chicago.

[@FauxHammer]

Took me ages to realise what the acronym was for my own competition!

[@WengoYo]

Golden Demon is all about perfection. 'Eavy Metal or similar styles help alot and are prefered even. But in gereral, if you paint a knight for example and it looks epic overall thats not enough by the slightest. They gonna look at every little detail, even under its armpits and skirt. If there is any inconsistency or shaky edgehighlight, a section you just used washes on that doesnt look like it was painted by a lazer you are losing alot of chances to compete. I'm a perfectionist painter myself and I can alot of times see why people didn't place higher eventho the model looked realy cool. In a nutshell: Your model has to be smooth as butter, sharp as a razor and riddled by amazing details painted to perfection even if you flip it on its head. Or differently put: Golden Demon is 'Eavy Metal on steroids. Alot of people bite of more then they can chew with large models. Thats why single, smaller scale models often win because it's less area that needs to be painted to perfection. Some people don't like it, but in the end it's their inhouse event to celebrate their style and vision for the universe. If you paint in a way thats totally different to GW boxart, Golden Demon is probably not the best fitting event for you.

[@FauxHammer]

good advice for 3 days from now!

[@WengoYo]

@@FauxHammer Haha, for sure! :D At least there will be another one I guess

[@WengoYo]

@@FauxHammer Also thanks for the great video, enjoyed it alot!

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

still, I m glad to have seen what it looks like to be there. there s no shows like that near Montreal, or I don t know about it. while I m no die hard fan of warhammer, I really like the models, paintings, and maquettes. [the ship in the car at the end is not recommended, it could be a serious hazard in a car crash...] good show bro.

[@FauxHammer]

thanks mate, The car was not my car, it was the taxi Driver's who was obsessed with telling s to get the blue line to the airport. We did not get the blue line... that would have been bad.

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

@@FauxHammer ha, ha! I figured it was nt yours, but maybe a friend s. could nt help but to point it out, you know, to prevent someone getting hurt. hey, thanks for the tour bro!

[@FauxHammer]

@@cyberfrank-bx2nv you know Taxi Drivers - super safe....

[@spacetoy4584]

Great vid - no whinges from me... Im going to SMC in October later in the year, I have never been before but many say its the closest thing in europe to adepticon

[@FauxHammer]

I must be dumb, but not heard of SMC?

[@spacetoy4584]

​@@FauxHammerah trying to type on phone... getting lag too.. Scale model challenge

[@aeow8859]

I always thought that NJM stood for Not Just Meerkats

[@FauxHammer]

oooh so close!

[@rossknowles5608]

explaining who you were made me chuckle

[@FauxHammer]

lol, that was the intention, i listened back and thought it would be fun to show how I explain my job to the layman.

[@AaronWeberGA]

It may not be cinematic perfection. But if its worth anything to you, I really thought this was perfect as is. As someone who hasn't been able to ever make it out to Adepticon, I highly appreciate it!

[@FauxHammer]

thanks so much, this means a lot!

[@Aaron-hn9hv]

Adepticon, it's a game convention you wander around in a big smelly place and play games and eat Subway is not like Mecca or something it's just the convention center

[@FauxHammer]

i managed to sit for 4 days. but i did smell.

[@HRDKOR1]

Guinness in a plastic glass = sad. Sorry to see that. :)

[@FauxHammer]

I'll take what i can get. but yes. it hurt me too!

[@cedonuli]

Is no one else curious where else he's travelled to in the US that was "no good" 🤣😂

[@FauxHammer]

you caught that then?

[@ZachC-130]

Turboprop > turbofan dont @ me.

[@Darksiderz85]

Wait a tick I know Kyle lol

[@FauxHammer]

Are you about to tell me how tall he is?

[@Darksiderz85]

@@FauxHammer😆

[@FauxHammer]

@@Darksiderz85 yeah, thought so :P

[@TheHobbyCorner]

Worst. Vlog. Everrrrrr. 😜 Was nice to see adeptacon from this angle. I'll never make it so this was a nice way to see it 😁

[@FauxHammer]

make sure you dislike the video and unsubscribe

[@jessedawg4693]

I saw vincy vs work

[@FauxHammer]

lol, hard to miss his.

[@jessedawg4693]

@@FauxHammer right!!! He always does the most incredible work even his speed painting projects are so good

[@ADhammer]

To have the real Adepticon experience , you also have to get Covid (like I did)

[@FauxHammer]

Could you not tell from my voice in this video… I did!

[@farnball1]

Spikey Bits...ewwww

[@FauxHammer]

please don't be mean,

[@farnball1]

@@FauxHammer sorry but he definitely won his infamy amongst the community.

[@andrewcrane5105]

I dident watch it. You won!

[@FauxHammer]

Yay

[@santtu9164]

WOW, theres so much different games and minis, can you also demo those different games there? 🎉❤

[@FauxHammer]

Yeah everyone is open to you playing, I didn't have the time to do more than a fly past most booths

[@santtu9164]

@@FauxHammer Damn it looks fun! Thanks for The video My dude, just found you and totally subscribed ✊🏻😎❤️💯