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**GrimDork**

Ahh so it's a bit better than i thought. Will have to consider it then, updating rules would be nice.

**agnosto**

No Android app... Ah well.

**Krinsath**

agnosto wrote:
No Android app... Ah well.

I'm not particularly well-versed on Android, but is this of any use?

https://www.manticdigital.com/apps/

I don't recall iOS being a formal app so much as a very good website, but I haven't done much poking around with that end of things either.

**agnosto**

Krinsath wrote:
agnosto wrote:
No Android app... Ah well.

I'm not particularly well-versed on Android, but is this of any use?

https://www.manticdigital.com/apps/

I don't recall iOS being a formal app so much as a very good website, but I haven't done much poking around with that end of things either.

Ah so coming soon then. Thanks.

**Compel**

The actual proper living playbook app things have been coming soon since December, haven't they?

**.Mikes.**

GrimDork wrote:
Ahh so it's a bit better than i thought. Will have to consider it then, updating rules would be nice.

That's why I got them. Very good deal with the backer discount. If they're even remotely like the digital DB rules I'll be happy.

**GrimDork**

Yeah I'm thinking about it a little harder now. If they threw in a digital faction deck per faction, I'd be all over it

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I mean one that shuffles. And draws.. an app not a PDF of the cards... though that would be acceptable too.

**Azazelx**

Hm, my tablet is also a Windows PC. Not IOS or Android. Will their digital edition work on that with all the bells and whistles? Or should I just format shift (legal in AU) my books into PDF format?

**angelofvengeance**

Azazelx wrote:
Hm, my tablet is also a Windows PC. Not IOS or Android. Will their digital edition work on that with all the bells and whistles? Or should I just format shift (legal in AU) my books into PDF format?

Or download an app that will read it? I think Bluefire reader should work?

**NTRabbit**

Azazelx wrote:
Hm, my tablet is also a Windows PC. Not IOS or Android. Will their digital edition work on that with all the bells and whistles? Or should I just format shift (legal in AU) my books into PDF format?

It should work in the browser, that's how the digital edition DBX beta rules work on my Windows desktop

**Lukez**

In the previous update they mentioned contacting them to get a change of address but didn't say how to contact them, any suggestions?

**sukura636**

email stewart.gibbs@manticgames.com or send a message through KS, or use the contact form on their site (goes directly to Sarah Clark)

**angelofvengeance**

Mars Attacks rules and cards now available for download at Wargame Vault for Kickstarter backers. Just got a message on the PM system on Kickstarter.

**GrimDork**

Oooh I'll have to go check that out!

**RiTides**

Thraxas Of Turai wrote:
No love for the new pre-orders for the Asterians and Forge fathers?

http://www.manticgames.com/mantic-shop/deadzone.html?utm_source=Mantic+Games+Newsletter&utm_campaign=bf05dfae1d-Mantic+Games+Newsletter+275&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_20fe4cf5a8-bf05dfae1d-201398765

What is the treaded gun called, I don't see it listed on the website description?

And is there no way to buy it separately?

**Paradigm**

It's a mining laser, I think, and it will probably be available separately once these models get a full release.

**lord_blackfang**

Mars Attacks book looks good. Love the art.

It's essentially Deadzone but streamlined for casuals.

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I do think that rules that only ever appear on one Hero should be printed on his card, not in the "USR" section.

**sukura636**

So the Forge Guard are the first plastic kit to sneak out into retail (about the same time as ks stuff goes out to backers). Thoughts?

**pretre**

Cutting it close on getting out the first orders in July, aren't we?

**scarletsquig**

sukura636 wrote:
So the Forge Guard are the first plastic kit to sneak out into retail (about the same time as ks stuff goes out to backers). Thoughts?

Sprue pics?

**sukura636**

As soon as I am able. Oh and retail end of august, but only as a limited release. It's the pre-orders we're drooling over.

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

From Facebook

Mantic Games North America Events

Hey Maryland peeps! Mantic fanboy Kevin wil be at Games And Stuff in Glen Burnie, MD showing off some Deadzone on 9/13. If you want to learn how to play head on over!

Where: Games And Stuff
7385 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
When: Aug. 13 at noon
Who: Kevin Clasing

**angelofvengeance**

No one appears to have posted this yet soo- here y'are.

As promised, the digital editions of Mars Attacks – The Miniatures Game rulebook and game cards are now in your Kickstarter inbox!

This book contains all the rules you need to play, stats for your models and scenarios telling the story of Greenville.

You can download it using the link in your Kickstarter Inbox*!

* Unless you're a $10 Operation: Earth backer, in which case the link has been emailed to you directly for technical reasons.
Come and play at Gen Con!

We’re going to have several copies of Mars Attacks open at Stand 1343 at Gen Con.

Held in Indianapolis on the 14-17th August, we’ll be on hand to show you how to play the game and take you through what you get in the boxed game!

Also, if you want to pick up your boxed game from your Kickstarter pledge at Gen Con, you can do so! The remainder of your pledge will be shipped to you later.

All you need to do is email sarah.clark at manticgames.com to let her know you would like to pick your copy up. Please bring proof of pledging with you.
And finally…

To finish, here are some Science Division troopers - including the Engineer at the front left!

Until next time - and remember, shipping begins end of August. Not long to go!

**Pacific**

Those look very good! Like the 'scientist' type martian, very characterful!

And those Forge Fathers are fething fantastic, can't wait to get my hands on them. Does anyone know how long it takes for them to appear in web seller stores for pre-orders after they have been on Mantic's own website?

**RiTides**

Paradigm wrote:
It's a mining laser, I think, and it will probably be available separately once these models get a full release.

There's nothing listed as a mining laser in the description of either Forge Fathers preorder set, though:

CONTENTS

FREE 1 x Deadzone Incursion Supplement
1 x pre-release Metal Bjarn Starnafall
1 x Second Wave Card Deck
1 x Forge Father Faction Starter:
1 x Huscarl in Forge Guard Armour
5 x Forge Guard with weapon options
3 x Brokkrs
1 x Brokkr with Magma Rifle
1 x Brokkr Engineer
1 x Inferno Drill
11 x 25mm bases
1 x 54-card Faction Deck
2 x Mantic Points

CONTENTS

FREE 1 x Deadzone Incursion Supplement
FREE 1 x Metal The Helfather
FREE 1 x pre-release Metal Nem’rath
FREE 1 x pre-release Metal Bjarn Starnafall
1 x Second Wave Card Deck
1 x Asterian Faction Starter:
1 x Asterian Commander
3 x Cyphers with Noh Rifles
3 x Cyphers with Charge Gloves
1 x Cypher with Fission Beamer
1 x Black Talon
2 x Weapons Drones with multiple weapon options
10 x 25mm bases
2 x flying bases
1 x Asterian 54-card Faction Deck
1 x Forge Father Faction Starter:
1 x Huscarl in Forge Guard Armour
5 x Forge Guard with weapon options
3 x Brokkrs
1 x Brokkr with Magma Rifle
1 x Brokkr Engineer
1 x Inferno Drill
11 x 25mm bases
1 x 54-card Faction Deck
2 x Mantic Points

**sukura636**

It's the Inferno Drill

**GrimDork**

Oooh so I *can* pick up part of my mars attacks then. Wonder if I should ask if they're bring along my deadzone second survey while they're at it.

**Yonan**

MA is looking really good. Niece and nephew are going to love it, will be a great intro to wargaming for them. And painting! They love using my airbrush and are getting a lot better at brushwork too, having their own armies to paint rather than my rejects should be great for them.

**MasterSlowPoke**

Did they end up making Mars Attacks into two shipments?

**Yonan**

I don't think so. It was Deadzone that was getting a third minor shipment due to some delayed plastics.