We're growing the group and planning more big things for tabletop wargamers in the Cinci area and beyond.
The latest and greatest happenings in and around the Bolters at Dawn world.
In the initial 40k manifesto , I introduced the idea that competition (yin) and immersion (yang) are both goals we can achieve in an ever-shifting balance (yin-yang). Both are required for the hype to truly manifest during a blessed game of Warhammer 40,000 Actual.
Today, as a second (and hopefully final) 40k manifesto I want to talk about fairness in two important topics – time and scoring. These are the more competitive elements that keep us bopping along during a tournament (like the 40k GT at BOLTERCON 2025), make sure everyone gets their time to do some Warhammers, and that the results are transparent.
If you’ve been around the Warhammer 40,000 ecosystem (and actually played multiple games) for a few editions, you get a visceral sense of all the different ways this tabletop wargame can be played. There are plenty of other game systems with similar dynamics, but the focus of this post is specifically 40k as it pertains to our approach to the upcoming Warhammer 40,000 Grand Tournament at BOLTERCON 2025 (and probably forever).
Interested in reading a manifesto-adjacent blog post about terrain and modeling standards? Read on!
Each BOLTERCON is uniquely themed by our staff – it’s a ton of work and is worth it as each year is special & distinct. And how do you commemorate special things? Well, you get the t-shirt! We’re pleased to announce our BOLTERCON 2025 Event Shirt that is available for purchase in our online store. Buy today and pickup at BOLTERCON 2025 in November! Our VIP registration holders get an EXCLUSIVE shirt available only to them. Why not check it out and consider upgrading your registration?
Additionally, we're excited to welcome new vendors Fold Forge and Level A Nerd!
Today we bring you tidings of GREAT HYPE – BOLTERCON 2025 registration is now live for all! Our blessed club members have had the past few days of early access to lock in their preferred events and secure their spots at our annual event. Each and every year, BOLTERCON attendees support the ceaseless efforts of our Bolters at Dawn staff & officers to bring out the absolute best tabletop experiences in the universe. BOLTERCON is Cincinnati’s dopest tabletop convention (because we say so and do so) and it is a cool 12 weeks away!
Spanning November 13th through 16th, 2025, BOLTERCON is going harder than ever. We’re trimming back on some events to make room for massive expansion in others. What do we have in store? Well, read on for more!
Check out BOLTERCON 2025 for registration and more links to details. Click below for more blog!
Please note that our events are all scheduled using our Discord events. Sign up for a game today!
We're a growing group of hobbyists and tabletop wargamers who thoroughly enjoy learning games and expanding our skills. Focused on Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000, Horus Heresy, and Age of Sigmar, we are always hype for the next event or game day! Tons of good advice, content from current projects, and discussions about the future of the game can be found at all hours of the day in our Discord. Come share with us and get in on the action.
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