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 Yonan wrote:
Also, screw sphyr for Deadzone (though I do like that too). Crystallen all the way!! I swear I'm getting a second team of them for Deadzone if it's the last thing I do. Then figuring out how to convert and paint clear plastic to look awesome with my horrible modeling skills... someone better than me please make a good tutorial for it ; p

Brush-on matt varnish as a primer, inkwash to shade, gloss varnish is what I'm thinking.

Going to use my glowy green martian as a test subject.

 scarletsquig wrote:

 Yonan wrote:
Also, screw sphyr for Deadzone (though I do like that too). Crystallen all the way!! I swear I'm getting a second team of them for Deadzone if it's the last thing I do. Then figuring out how to convert and paint clear plastic to look awesome with my horrible modeling skills... someone better than me please make a good tutorial for it ; p

Brush-on matt varnish as a primer, inkwash to shade, gloss varnish is what I'm thinking.

Going to use my glowy green martian as a test subject.

I've painted clear resin figures before. Just a good washing with soap and water to get off any mold release like I do with all resin figures, then used different inks.








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Looking at the goblin team, there is no way they can cast face masks like those shown in the concept art in the material they are going to use, and provide a one piece mini with a paintable face.

I asked about this in the KS comments and was told 'this is just concept art, the sculptor will decide how to bring this to life.

Yet we are asked to pledge based on concept art.

I guess I would be happier if they told the artist, 'Hey, we're making these out of material X and will be preassembling them, so take that into account as you design these figures and sketch them out', and the artist then did so.

I worry when we know up front concept art is not going to end up looking like the product we eventually will receive.

Awesome idea with the washes, thanks guys! That gives a great effect Jake, thanks for the pics to illustrate the idea.

We're currently down 3 backers and -$572, according to Kicktraq.

 Yonan wrote:
Awesome idea with the washes, thanks guys! That gives a great effect Jake, thanks for the pics to illustrate the idea.

I asked mantic to make the crystal dudes clear instead of blue, just because clear will give all of us a lot more options when it comes to painting them. I really hope they go with clear instead of blue.

And we're back in positive growth territory again.

They're doing hat I thought they'd do, albeit a bit sooner than expected - just opened up another 50 Frenzy pledges at $385

Glad to see that we're finally about to get over the stubborn $500k stretch.

I hope people don't mind, but I've updated the title to reflect mini count and value of the sweet spot pledge in the hopes of attracting a few more backers as this moves into the last few days.

The value is getting pretty good now, Rampage sits at 60% discount + free shipping, with room for even more stuff.

Rampage has already beaten the original Striker level in mini count (and comes with 4 giants instead of one, and includes the multiplayer expansion rather than having it as an add-on), so it really is becoming a rather good deal.

I'm curious what they'll be giving away tomorrow....

Any word on the street there Squig?

Is that $375RRP estimate a straight up retail cost that no one actually pays?

That is probably what RRP suggests, so hit it with the 80% stick and you're looking at still doubling your investment after RRRP (second real as my tongue in check reference to us internet cheapskates).

Mantic has things priced accordingly to reflect what they'll eventually be. Teams are $15 versus $20. MVPs are $5 versus $8. Giants were a great deal before and still are at $10.

So it seems much safer to say you will legitimately be getting a deal/discount by purchasing through the KS, which is good. Getting spares of any of the non-Giant MVPs turned out to be a loss.

Any 'deal' I might get is potentially offset by just not liking how things turned out in the end though...

That pretty much goes without sayin'

 Alpharius wrote:
Is that $375RRP estimate a straight up retail cost that no one actually pays?

Yes. It's based on current Dreadball RRP prices, $25 for a team, $25 for a pack of 4 MVPs.

So the game sounds cool, and there were some favorable reviews of it (original). I might get in on it - if nothing else, the mini's aren't half bad lookin'

New addons:

There's the Blaine MVP from last time for $5.
There's 10 of the new Deadzone zombies for $8.
There's 10 doors and windows for the Deadzone terrain for $10.

And there's a new stretch goal at $515k for a medibot.

I don't think the design is very well thought out. It's not shaped like a medibot should be shaped.

I assumed that med bot was some sort of machine built for something else that just got put into service on the pitch.

With Deadzone zombies popping up, makes me wonder if we'll see any other DZ stuff.

Unfortunately at this point that's about the only way they're going to get me to stay.

Try as I might, I cannot convince anyone in my family to want to sit down and play. They're not interested in tabletop sports, and when I try to push the bit of the ultraviolence angle, they'd all rather just throw down in a real battle instead

A shame, since there's so much neat stuff on offer here I hate to buy it all and have it just collect dust. I've already go enough games that are already doing that for free!

 highlord tamburlaine wrote:
I assumed that med bot was some sort of machine built for something else that just got put into service on the pitch.

Then they could still pick a machine that was a closer fit for what they needed.

A medbot needs to do three things:

1. It needs to be able to pick up the wounded individual.
2. It needs to keep the motive machinery out of the way while picking them up.
3. It should ideally be able to administer medical aid.

For this purpose, I would suggest something like a modified robotic forklift. A tauric chassis would provide stability while lifting, with a low-slung centre of gravity supported by a longer wheel base as well as providing a convenient place to put the gurney. A pair of long, slim, strong arms like the tines of a forklift would be used to lift the casualty, then the torso would swivel 180 degrees to place them on the robot's back. A second smaller pair of arms could be used to administer first aid.

I'm glad I'm in for $1 now, because I'll definitely be getting a few add-ons later - especially the "Deadzone Terrain Compatible" windows/doors!

I am sad to report that according to my latest Mantic Newsletter..

the Frenzy pledge level was NOT as limited as originally determined.. they have opened up 35 more Frenzy spots.

Kinda wish they had stuck to their limited decision..

-P

 porkuslime wrote:
I am sad to report that according to my latest Mantic Newsletter..

the Frenzy pledge level was NOT as limited as originally determined.. they have opened up 35 more Frenzy spots.

Kinda wish they had stuck to their limited decision..

-P

What? Why? You hate people getting a deal?

Gotta go look at the doors and other stuff now that I'm home with a monitor. Medbot is meh, but we'll see.

Pffft. I'm glad they added the additional frenzy levels, they got us over the 500k hump and pushed us well towards our 525k goal. I mean for pete's sake, the last frenzy level had a 1 in it. You don't put a one if you aren't planning on putting a 2, I think it was a smart move to keep things going forward. Hopefully the addons do a bit more. I'd like to see the first two season six teams locked in by the time the 48 hour notice drops so it's fairly obvious the other two will make it in for those people just coming back. Then if it goes super crazy, maybe we'll even break into season 7.

Alt. sculpts, prones and 9 other MVPs still need funding, mind. Fairly sure this one won't go to season 7.

9 more MVPs? Gah that's too many Alt sculpts and potentially prones would be worth having over additional teams. Especially if the prones were included in the 15/25 an rampage freebie slots.

Looking over the acrylic door set, it looks like you'll have to cut off your door holding nib to make the acrylic piece fit in the frame. I'm sure the other door would still fit, but you couldn't clip it anymore.

I recall Mantic saying that the retail format for the boxes will be 8 players + 2 prones, so I'd expect it'll be highly likely to see some stretch goals to sort out that side of thing in the last few days.

Possible they might unlock the next two teams at $550k, and then roll out prones, mvps, alt sculpts and s6 rulebook from there up to a ~$750k-ish finish.

Yeah, seems like the sooner they get the last batch of teams locked in the more promising this will be to those on the fence and those just seeing all of it for the first time. And then they'll be happy to add additional MVPs, prones, alts, and whatnot as they go. Hopefully they fit the rulebook in during a nice solid rush so it doesn't slow things down.

 lord_blackfang wrote:

 porkuslime wrote:
I am sad to report that according to my latest Mantic Newsletter..

the Frenzy pledge level was NOT as limited as originally determined.. they have opened up 35 more Frenzy spots.

Kinda wish they had stuck to their limited decision..

-P

What? Why? You hate people getting a deal?

Probably dislikes the tactic of being told there's only x days/hours/minutes left or else you won't get this awesome deal---when actually the deal was re-opened.

The windows and doors for the DZ terrain will finally see me pledge on this, obviously not a lot of money but it will increase the backer numbers by one.

privateer4hire wrote:

 lord_blackfang wrote:

 porkuslime wrote:
I am sad to report that according to my latest Mantic Newsletter..

the Frenzy pledge level was NOT as limited as originally determined.. they have opened up 35 more Frenzy spots.

Kinda wish they had stuck to their limited decision..

-P

What? Why? You hate people getting a deal?

Probably dislikes the tactic of being told there's only x days/hours/minutes left or else you won't get this awesome deal---when actually the deal was re-opened.

Correct. State one thing, and then STICK to it.. I am not a Frenzy backer, but I bet those that were pledging on Sunday felt time pressure to do so.. and this MIGHT cause some to drop their pledge..