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 RiTides wrote:
Sweet, just one more question can parts simply be "left off" the Ultimate pitch, and thus it be used as a regular pitch?

Or will Season 3 teams only ever use the Ultimate pitch? I had the impression it would only be used when mechs / large base models were being used.

Probably not for the card ultimate pitch. Definite yes for the mdf and acrylic ultimate pitches though, which are designed to be modular (there will be a central hex-shaped piece sold separately that 6 of the regular pitch halves attach to to form the ultimate pitch).. the mdf and acrylic ultimate pitches won't be finalised until after the kickstarter though, Mantic will update backers asking if they'd like to add them to their deliveries.

As far as I can tell, Season 3 teams are normal teams which can be used on any pitch, you'll definitely be able to use your nameless on a regular pitch.

I'm not sure if use of the multi-hex mechs/beasts are limited to the ultimate pitch or not.. it's possible that they will be, but you'd have to drop a comment on Jake Thornton's blog to get a definite answer... it's possible that even he doesn't know yet!

Got it, thanks

I keep swinging back and forth between Staying at Basic Striker, and going all out on complete teams..

I'm not sure If I'll ever actually get to play Dreadball, But I love the models...

May just end up getting Striker + Biggies + Coaches + Cheerleaders..

Does striker come with enough bases to cover everything in it?

nope... striker comes with 48 bases... which would cover 3 "complete" teams...

Do the minis not come with bases?

they have small round bases like the rest of Mantic's figures, but you get clear hex bases with Striker, and can add sets of more clear hex bases for 5 or 8 bucks (24 vs 48 bases)

I am getting the hex bases for my personal esthetic reasons.. I think the round bases they come with will work fine, though.

Having played it yesterday, the hex bases seem to be a very useful addition, but they aren't compulsory.

It says the hex bases are clear, but the photo shows grey plastic?

the 'photo' is a CG rendering.

You'd think they'd assign a translucent material to the mesh.

Just crossed the $600k barrier, so on to the remaining season 2 prone figures.

We crossed the 605 barrier, i wonder how much fleshing out of the last minute (well 12 hours) can happen.

10 hours to go...

Well, I almost made it. I can't cite anything specifically that pushed me over the edge. I guess my resistance was worn down gradually day by day. I think that I'll have to stop reading the news forum to avoid future kickstarters until Warpath.

Mantic have added another add on option to the goodies on offer as we have been asking for them



remember you get 1 of each in striker

(and an additional one of each of the relevent ones in the completionist bundles)



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Another kind gesture from Mantic

People not planning on getting a mix of S2 and S3 teams couldn't make use of the completionist deal

NOW YOU CAN

another titbit from the update

- Can I mix and match Season 2 and 3 teams together instead of just Season 2 teams in the completionist?

Yes – if you’d like to mix and match Season 2 and 3 teams in the $85 Complete Season 2 Bundle, please add $5 P+P.

Mantic the listening company

New stretch goal:

$645,000 - Teraton Team



The thriving Teraton Empire is a relative newcomer to the galactic powers-that-be but they have already embedded themselves into Corporate culture. Master tacticians, auxiliary fighters and shrewd merchants, Teratons are deep-thinkers and incredibly intelligent, despite their huge size and ponderous movements.

When the slow, hulking Teratons first announced they were going to field a DreadBall team as part of a public relations stunt within the Co-Prosperity Sphere, these living tanks were ridiculed and criticized by the media and senior coaches – too slow to keep pace with the acrobatic displays of the big league teams, too big to be able to cope with the skill and finesse of the sport’s rising stars. Once again, Teraton intellect had been underestimated.

Well aware of their apparent weakness, the Treserarc Titans took to the pitch with cerebrally implanted teleportation devices, seemingly able to disappear into thin air with a knack of rematerializing just in front of a lone striker going for a big score or an isolated jack that was chasing down the ball. Their first match was a bloodbath and the opposing Isotek Angels team were consigned to their first major league defeat of the season. Since then, Teraton Teams and the associated *pop* of the teleporation devices have become part of the DreadBall legend.

If we hit this goal, we'll be able to produce the Teraton Team - a lumbering race that can teleport around the pitch! We will include two figures free at Striker! and we will make the team available in the Buy One Get One Free section on the main page.

Have at it guys - 7 hours to go to get the Teratons and plenty more to come from us!

Rats - ninja'd...

I like the introduction of all these races. Not only is it making DB more and more interesting, the whole Warpath universe is coming together very fast!

And for folk wondering about season 3 completionist deals the man from Mantic he say:

Will there be a completists Season 3 bundle:

Yes - if we are able to fund the four Season 3 teams! Teleporting aliens coming next?

so get the Teratons and we unlock the bundle

(but remember the S3 teams havn't had alt poses added yet if that matters toi you)

I see the "Barricade" large model was unlocked- what is it?

Also just remembered Paypal isn't usable for this, darn...

New team concept looks good.

This is Barricade:



It's going for a redesign as a lot of people don't like the current wheel set up the top part and arms will stay the same they are hoping Roberto can get it done before the end.

I like the wheels, I would prefer legs with the wheel belly though.

Definitely better than hoverbot, although if done right it could stomp the opposition under it, that would be hilarious.

I have to say, I really like the current design.

Well, I up'ed my pledge to Striker + International shipping + Complete Season 1 + Complete Season 2 (read: I up'ed it to 275 hoping I haven't lost the ability to calculate). Hoping for at Complete Season 3 too B-)

I almost went in on this. Definitely an awesome deal, but I'm just tapped out after the Reaper and Dreamforge KS projects, especially with Christmas coming up.

I literally have no idea what to pledge at this point and don't feel like figuring it out. I'm at Striker! plus a few extras currently. I'll just wait for the Pledge Manager and figure it all out then

 judgedoug wrote:
I literally have no idea what to pledge at this point and don't feel like figuring it out. I'm at Striker! plus a few extras currently. I'll just wait for the Pledge Manager and figure it all out then

Have to say I was um-ing and ah-ing about adding stuff to my Striker pledge due to it being a ballache as well, but fortunately I had chores to do so it suddenly became worth the effort.

That's the one thing I'll say about this and the other two KS I've been in (KoW, Sedition Wars) that it did become a little bit PITA trying to work out what was going on, what I did and didn't want to add etc.

WOW! That’s the twelfth DreadBall team locked in – the Teratons have arrived!

That’s now 2 figures included free into Striker!, the team added to the Buy One Get One Free Section and…

A Completists Season 3 bundle ready to boost your teams to the maximum 16 players!



Right, let’s keep aiming for the stars:

$655,000 – Season 3 Prone Markers

OK – so we’re short on art for this one after pushing Heath on the Teratons (and blooming awesome they are too!) but if we hit this goal we will sculpt all four Season 3 Prone Markers in the same characterful style that Heath has designed these others in!

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If we hit this goal, we’ll be able to add them to the above ‘Any 4 for $8” deal and the Season 3 Completists Pack.

$670,000 – “Dozer,” Teraton MVP



Despite him irrational fear of the Nameless (ew, tentacles!), “Dozer” is not someone you tease lightly. Headstrong and reckless by Teraton standards, “Dozer’ is a living tank and immensely strong. Cunning use of his teleportation device means that “Dozer” always seems to be in the right place at the right time, electrical trails blazing all around him as he flails his entire body to beat his opponent into submission…

The big guy himself, if we hit this goal we will be able to produce “Dozer,” the Teraton MVP. This guy is big like Buzzcut, and we’ll include him in the extras to add to your pledge!

Striker! is now bursting with value (with a saving of over $200!) and we’re struggling to fit much more in. We’ve still got more to come– so let’s keep charging towards 2,500 backers and let’s get you some more stuff to ogle!!

5 Hours to go!

Just a heads up, we’ve managed to convince Golem to paint up 3 more Strikers meaning there are now 3 new Team Colours pledge levels opened up!

In addition, if you’re curious about having your own sculpts done (perhaps you’d like to be an MVP, a coach or maybe even a cheerleader!) then get in touch with us and we’ll see what we can come up with!

Have at it guys, still five and a half hours to go! Please keep spreading the word - we're now 82 backers away from 2500!

*throws in the Season 3 teams as well*

Stupid Mantic Open Day yesterday, if I hadn't played the game I'd be showing more restraint......

Teraton MPV is looking fantastic! Hope we get him thrown in with striker. Shame I will miss the last hour or so. I always am working when any ks ends for some reason!