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2020/03/26 18:28:07
Subject: Mantic Games - Warpath Universe N&R - Epic Warpath - PM Open - Firefight Edge of Sanity starter set
I like the Mech and it will be the model that will get me to finally buy an Asterian Strike Team.
Matsudan as Asterian Sub Faction makes it much more intresting as other solutions might have been (Mercs or Rebs)
and now we just need a new Orc plastic box
as Mantic has done a good job with the Forge Fathers and GCPS to upgrade them from the original sculpts, Orcs are the last ones missing that need some love
Harry, bring this ring to Narnia or the Sith will take the Enterprise
2020/03/28 23:04:40
Subject: Mantic Games - Warpath Universe News and Rumours 2020 edition Deadzone Previews
Rebs are in the same boat as Orcs only they are even more difficult to do in plastic as they have such a variation in races. But yes the Orcs need new plastics as neither the old ones or the PVC ones are particularly good.
There was talk of plastic Plague stage 2s but Mantic seem to be focusing on KoW right now and Warpath has gone very quiet.
2020/03/28 23:21:45
Subject: Mantic Games - Warpath Universe News and Rumours 2020 edition Deadzone Previews
It was said that 2020 will be year of KoW as they want to get 3rd Edition running
But in one of the Podcasts Ronnie said that they are going to rework FireFight too, to bring it more in line with the other games
So I am hoping that new Orcs will be coming sooner than later
And Rebs are tricky but Mantic also became a lot better in doing PVC and their Resin is great so maybe a more generic so a re-worked PVC line with some upgrade bits to turn the GCPS Troops into Rebs might be enough
Harry, bring this ring to Narnia or the Sith will take the Enterprise
2020/03/29 10:41:03
Subject: Mantic Games - Warpath Universe News and Rumours 2020 edition Deadzone Previews
We’ve also been working hard with the Deadzone RC to ensure this isn’t your standard mech. Rather than plodding along like an Iron Ancestor, the Spectra will be super agile… and even has the ability to fly. For interested, it stands around 10cm high, will be made from resin and features a translucent blue energy shield.
Again, the Spectra was originally due for release in July but we’ll have to wait to see if the world returns to normal!
TOSHIYORI
This is the leader of the Matsudan and one of your command options for the Matsudan sub faction. You’ve also got the option of the Marionette Prime too. The Toshiyori can boost nearby Marionettes to help them shoot and survive a bit better.
SEKIWAKE
Ok, this is one model we haven’t shown before! Although some of the Matsudan are armed with massive guns, the Sekiwake has a couple of Shock Mauls. You really don’t want to be on the wrong end of these.
Originally the plan was for the Matsudan to be released in July but obviously plans are a little fluid at the moment. However, if you still want your giant, sumo-wrestling space lizard fix, Ota Sora is included as part of the Terror in the Deep expansion for Star Saga (which also gives you a decent Nameless Strike Team too).
Harry, bring this ring to Narnia or the Sith will take the Enterprise
2020/03/31 19:57:18
Subject: Mantic Games - Warpath Universe News and Rumours 2020 edition Deadzone Previews
Nostromodamus wrote: Identical pose to the new Ragnar Blackmane but I’m not seeing the same levels of “model jumping off of masonry” hate here
There would be a couple of reasons for that -
- for one, as Polonius mentions, it's meant to fly. So either a flight stick or some sort of 'leaping into the air' is fairly standard.
- for two, not as many people actually care enough to complain, where a lot more people are paying attention to GW releases, and
- for three, Mantic simply don't do it as often.
Edit - three! Three reasons.
I'll come in again.
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2020/04/01 08:35:17
Subject: Mantic Games - Warpath Universe News and Rumours 2020 edition Deadzone Previews
Think it is a combination of those 3 reasons
it fits the model, it fits the faction, it there is no model with an identical pose (similar ones but not the same) and it looks good with the shield in front
while Ragnar looked out of place with his pose among the other models in the box and his pose is more of running or leaping forward while small piece he is standing on it looks more like he is jumping
if Ragnar would be placed on the ground with the terrain piece he would look much better and it would fit
(add a Pistol in the free hand and use charging models around him and it would be perfect)
For a lot of models released from GW compared to Mantic, I have the feeling that GW has good ideas but the execution is bad because they want to be all at once
while for Mantic the models have a specific design goal and this is kept until the end (for some it works out well while for others not so much)
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Harry, bring this ring to Narnia or the Sith will take the Enterprise
2020/04/01 11:31:12
Subject: Mantic Games - Warpath Universe News and Rumours 2020 edition Deadzone Previews
For the first time in Mantic's 10-year history, we've had to cancel our Open Day. This was a massive disappointment because we love hanging out with all the Mantic fans at HQ, spending the time chatting and playing some games.
However, all is not lost because we are going to host a VIRTUAL MANTIC OPEN DAY on May 9th. Who's excited?
That's right! Now we can hang out with fans around the globe and - even better - it'll be free to attend. We'll be trying to recreate the feel of an Open Day as much as possible and currently the plans involve:
live streams of games
the infamous Ronnie Q&A
Needy Cat Games' seminar on Games Design 101
live sculpting session
special website offers
Plus we'll be unveiling plenty of new models.
Harry, bring this ring to Narnia or the Sith will take the Enterprise
2020/04/24 18:16:24
Subject: Re:Mantic Games - Warpath Universe News and Rumours 2020 edition Deadzone Previews
Those Matsudan are totally my kind of thing. I hope they're a bit bigger than the Dreadball ones.
They look like they should be much larger than they actually are. Hoping for 40mm bases but I'm sure I'll run them if they have a team option regardless.
Poorly lit photos of my ever- growing collection of completely unrelated models!
YEEEES!!! I've been wanting to read the book for quite a while, but couldn't bother picking up the three-pack.
Warpath/Deadzone background is fun, has that dystopian nonchalant vibe similar to early rogue trader.
Thanks Mantic.
2020/07/27 11:20:55
Subject: Re:Mantic Games - Warpath Universe News and Rumours 2020 edition Deadzone Previews
Is there a good mail order source for Mantic stuff in the US? Most of the ones I use seem to have dropped most of the Mantic lines, including Deadzone.
