Adepticon 2012 Late War Nationals This past weekend, the Westin Hotel in Lombard, Illinois, was invaded by over 1800 rabid wargamers hoping to enjoy three days of tournament games, hobby clinics, pick-up games, and of course visiting their favorite miniature manufacturer’s booth. Battlefront Miniatures was on hand and brought the full gamut of products to assist all of those unfortunate players who forgot their gaming accessories or needed some help building their Flames Of War armies. Left: The Battlefront booth at Adepticon.
The first FOW US Nationals of the 2011-2012 Tournament Circuit occurred at Adepticon and we had 52 players competing for the top spots. The Masters’ gaming tables that were presented last November were integrated into the Nationals scenery, heightening the overall presentation of the tournament.

Alongside the Late War Nationals was the Game Korps club out of Fort Wayne, Indiana, running smaller sized Flames Of War tournaments for Early, Mid, and Late War. The club also organized an all-day Kursk-themed battle featuring over 12’ of entrenched Russians followed by a huge armored engagement numbering around 200 tanks. After six rounds of play over two days, the winners were determined and here are the awards and results:

Overall: Bill Wilcox, Task Force A.	Best General: Dan Larson, 5th SS Wiking.

Best Sport: Eric Riha, Pioneerkompanie.	Best Army: Myles Toomey, Goum Rifle Company.

2nd Place: Jeremey Harder, Panzerspahkompanie.	3rd Place: Anthony Thompson, 5th SS Wiking.

Favorite Opponent: Doug Rosson, Finnish Infantry Company.	Player's Choice: Myles Toomey, Goum Rifle Company.

For the Fatherland: Mike McMann, Panzerkompanie.	Johnny Frost: Tony Davis, 50th Tyne and Tees.

Forgotten Hero: Doug Rosson, Finnish Infantry Company.	Old Blood N Guts: Allen Smith, Task Force A.	Hero of Mother Russia: Jerry Poore, Shturmovye Batalon.

Final Standings Place Name Nationality Game % Total Sports % Total Army % Total Grand Total 1. Bill Wilcox US 25.9 6.4 5.7 38 2. Dan Larson German 22.4 6 5 33.4 3. Jeremey Harder German 21.7 6 5 32.7 4. Anthony Thompson German 21.7 6 4 31.7 5. Tony Davis British 21.7 6 3 30.7 6. Mike McMann German 20.3 6.2 4 30.5 7. Myles Toomey French 18.2 6 6.1 30.3 8. James Gains German 19.6 6.2 4.1 29.9 9. Eric Riha German 18.2 6.6 5 29.8 10. Eric Turner German 19.6 6 4 29.6 11. Allen Smith US 17.5 6.6 5.4 29.5 12. Jerry Poore Soviet 18.2 6.2 5 29.4 13. Chris Jackson Canadian 19.6 5.8 4 29.4 14. Joe Lewis German 19.6 5.4 4.1 29.1 15. Doug Rosson Finnish 18.2 6.4 4.2 28.8 16. Ken Hovanec Soviet 18.2 6 4.2 28.4 17. Mike Brenneman US 18.9 6.4 3 28.3 18. Bryan Koches German 18.2 6 4 28.2 19. Simon Babbs British 18.2 6 4 28.2 20 Jim McKinney British 16.8 6 5 27.8 21. Ed Harding German 17.5 5.8 4 27.3 22. Marcus Abraitis German 16.8 6.4 4 27.2 23. Keith Gilmour British 16.8 6.2 4.1 27.1 24. Mike Pfanstiel German 16.8 6.2 4 27 25. Michael Jacobs German 17.5 5.8 3.1 26.4 26. Charles Clay British 16.1 6.6 3.5 26.2 27. Chad Fauber British 16.1 5.8 4.1 26 28. Andrew Hopson New Zealand 15.4 6.2 4.2 25.8 29. Bill Dorias German 16.1 6.2 3 25.3 30. Mike Mansfield US 14.7 6.2 4.1 25 31. Joe Merz German 14.7 6.2 4 24.9 32. Chris Glennen US 14.7 5.8 4.1 24.6 33. Ed Forbes Soviet 15.4 6.2 3 24.6 34. David Vigor Soviet 15.4 5 4 24.4 35. Tim Frisbee German 16.1 6.2 2 24.3 36. Joe Abrisz Soviet 12.6 6.4 5.1 24.1 37. Brian Morey German 12.6 6.4 5 24 38. Paul Dorothy German 14 6 4 24 39. James Maffei US 14.7 5.8 3 23.5 40. Gary Herrmann German 14 6.2 3 23.2 41. Jerry Lane German 13.3 6 3 22.3 42. Christopher Fretts US 11.2 6.6 4 21.8 43. Tom Zimmerman German 12.6 6 3 21.6 44. Mark Huml German 11.2 6 4.1 21.3 45. Rick Davis US 11.9 6.2 3 21.1 46. Bob Everson Soviet 9.1 6.6 5.2 20.9 47. Jason Stubbs US 12.6 6.2 2 20.8 48. Josh Glasscock US 11.2 6 3.1 20.3 49. Joseph Burns US 7.7 6.4 5 19.14 50. Christopher Baker Finnish 9.1 5.8 4.1 19 51. Timothy Grimmett Soviet 9.1 6.2 3 18.3 52. Layne Wolters US 7.7 5.8 4 17.5

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