Around the Sphere - Wk Commencing 25/11/2013

Well this is only going to be about one thing this week. Mantic's Open Day and what we learnt from it...

Dreadball isn't going to D12. We heard that it might be in the morning so we panicked and asked Jake, fortunately he had no clue what we were on about. He doesn't see the need for it either.

We talked to Chris "Curis" about Forge Fathers and he talked of maybe making them Speed 4+ (Something I will go into tomorrow) I am really against a speed increase for the little fellows. Stay tuned tomorrow for my thoughts.

The Dreadball Tournament was great fun, with some amazing looking teams and a Teraton Ref.

Asterians are really good.

Ronnie's current plan is to have Extreme out next year sometime with new teams which can play in both formats. He also plans to release yearly annuals starting in Jan. These will contain possible rules tweaks and new stuff as well as annual rules that can be used for that year and new cards. (Not sure if you can use the annual rules outside of the year depends how much they effect the game)

The 2014 Annual will have a new MVP and the annual extras will include open air stadiums, so weather now comes into play. Snow storms anyone?

In Extreme you play as a coach of a certain type, which will make certain player roles cheap and others expensive and you can select your team from everything with your 100mc.

Ronnie said that they are looking at rules for having injured players stay on the pitch in Extreme, so you can kick them when they are down and he also hinted at the crowd being more involved in the game.

Spoke to James briefly about what we would like to see, he specifically mentioned cheerleaders and how are people using them. Maybe a price change and perhaps also give them the ability to be the support coaches themselves. He also liked hearing ideas on new support staff like medics etc He hinted at a hacker to change the score?

Sculpts for the New Convicts and Forge Father Brokers are done, these look like they will be in Extreme. Didn't hear anything rules wise.

And Breath.

Around The Sphere Wk Commencing 11/15/2013

Another late one but if its isn't broke don't fix it.

This week we had rumour's of how the future of Dreadball looks with Season 4 (Extreme) sometime in early 2014 and then possibly 3 more season to follow hope that means 12 more teams.

And then this chap turned up

 

 

"The Yndij are a little-know race from the OuterSphere, Known to be hostile towards the GCPS, but every rule has an exception. A'teo "The Savage" Adysi's story has inspired countless vidcast serials and documentaries - after all who could resit the tale of a feral savage who arrived in the Core without a single credit, looking to seek his fortune, only to rise to superstardom in the world of Dreadball?"

 

Me I cant wait looks like he is coming in early 2014 as a new MVP I have everything that can be crossed crossed that a Yndij team is coming too. Even have a name sorted. I give you the "Camelonium Lionhearts" subject to some change of course. What rules do you think they will have. I love the basket Glove and knee pads.

 

Also this week saw the Outpost League continue with Chris Daubney carving out a lead with 2 landslides. Check out tonight's post with full round up.

 

Keep posting in any match reports you would like to hear on the Punter and we shall do our best to get them up. Or any other articles as well rumour's of Mr Blakemore doing something to do with the ref coming soon.

Around the Sphere Wk Commencing 21/10/2013

Hi sports fans. Something a little different today.

With all the Martian craziness going on and busy times at the Punter gearing up for The Outpost League (still spaces left), I thought I would showcase some of the fantastic Dreadball Models I have spotted recently.

These all come from a facebook group called Dreadball Fanatics and if you aren't already in on that gig, it's a great place for news and discussions. Some of the Mantic staff pop in a few times as well.

First up this fantastic Barricade, by Neil Collins . I fancy doing a London Cabby Version.



 Next up a clever lot of Asterian players again by Neil Collins.

Bright yellow Robots anyone? By Tom Rampton.

Finally This fantastic Rising Sun inspired Ape by Neil Collins [He is a talented chap - ed].



Around the Sphere Wk Commencing 14/10/2013 ( Drunken Lateness)

I told Walker Cocktails were a bad idea.

This week has seen some nice additions to the Mantic store, especially some helpful packs to complete your teams. These come in the shape of free agent packs, one for each of the first 2 seasons and as a bonus for being a robot coach you get the quick change artist pack. Which is really helpful to build a full robots team. Go grab them.

With only a few weeks left before the end of Outpost off season, its soon time to start Season 3 of the Outpost League. The Daily Punter with all its new found investment is going to be your hub of info on the comings and goings of new and old teams, and of course your favourite duo will be back bringing you the scoops and Gaby "The Beard" Logan will be pitch side for interviews and more.

If you are still yet to sign up for the Outpost League head over to the Outpost forums and sign up.

Stay tuned Dreadball fans, this time its going to be 'Giant'!

In other news, Mantic have recently released info around their favourite crossover MVP, "Blaine" from extreme. He is now making an appearance in Mars Attacks (such a PR Hussy). In other Mars Attacks/Dreadball News Ronnie Renton all but confirmed a Martian team in the future, and in true Mantic fashion stole Thomas Silcock's Xmas Elves idea - how cheeky (not that Mantic have done this before hey Tom?)

That's all for this week. Catch you [ed - on time hopefully] next week.

Around the Sphere - Wk Commencing 07/10/2013 (wee bit late)

So I forgot to write this last night. Sorry

Again with Mars attacks in full swing it feels a bit like a black hole where dreadball is concerned. Bits of news that we have seen are that most people have now got their hands on season 3 stuff and they look great. Still waiting to play a 6 player game but fingers crossed.

I am also working on a way to fit the 6 team games into our league, so any ideas post them below.

Before I finish here is what I have found Dreadball related. The new Mantic points have been updated with the kickstarter exclusive MVPs and a couple extras. A great way to use those points. Now where did I put them. I leave you with a nice little pic of one of those fellows, Nightshade.

Around the Sphere - Wk Commencing 30/09/2013

Welcome back sports fans.

Been a pretty quiet week as far as Dreadball goes. One piece of info I dug up was that Ronnie Renton let slip was a planned stretch goal for Mars attacks was a possible Martians team. Which then started comments being disclosed on facebook that there is possible 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th teams in the pipeline. Looks like mantic were watching last weeks wish list.

In other news ONLY a few more weeks left to sign up for the third season of The Outpost League. I believe there are about 5 more spaces left with a few people showing interest. So if you live around Sheffield head to the Outpost Forums and sign up. We are just putting the final touches on the league and having the experience of 2 previous league this one is going to ge better than even. Six player games I here you ask yep we will git them in.

As well as all this just a quick reminder that if you have a team that you want to show off then the Daily Punter is your premium broadcaster. Send details to Gerald Dorksworth with pictures if you have them and lets see who makes the front pages.

That's all for this week.

Around the Sphere - Wk Commencing 23/09/13

Welcome to a weekly round up of the all the Dreadball comings and goings that we at the Daily Punter have discovered, stumbled upon and sometimes made up.

Big news this week is this little picture above, which was sneaked out in a recent and cryptic post by Jake Thornton on his blog. Very little was given away, but that hasn't stopped wild speculations from the masses. These include:

• A Card game version of Dreadball
• Mantic are planning up to SIX Seasons plus Extreme.
• Jake and Ronnie were just playing a game of poker

I'm hoping for option two - 6 seasons of Dreadball would be great! What would you like to see in new seasons? New teams? What types? I would love to see a Yndij, Sorak or Plague team, also some more giants as they look like fun. I also think some more skills as I felt a bit disappointed in the lack of new skills available to level ups in Season 3. Tell us your thoughts in the comments. [Holy cow, you sound like a kid making a Christmas list!! - ed]

In other news, the Outpost, in Sheffield held its 3rd single day event last Sunday. It was a great success with 12 players involved in a full day of Dreadball, plus a slap up Mexican lunch! The Mighty Dorks took the win in flawless fashion as well as coming away with the prize for the best uniform (Best Painted). We'd like to say a big thanks to The Outpost Wargames Store in Sheffield for being a gracious host providing food and a heap of prizes. Look out for more Dreadball events happening there soon including The Outpost League Season 3 starting in November. As always the Daily Punter will have all the news and hot gossip.

With all this news of Martians invading its easy to miss that Season 3 is about to be released and the new stuff looks great. I love the pitch, both design and material and cant wait to get some games on it. Also the Giants are some of the best Dreadball models Mantic have made. In addition to these, Mantic have the new prone markers, keepers and alternative sculpts for Season 1 and Season 2 teams; these are great and I cant wait to add them to my teams just for the difference in models. I was however, slightly disappointed that the robots don't get a keeper but hey ho the robots prone counter makes up for that; he [it - ed] is brilliant. [Mantic advise that you use the robot MVP as a keeper model - ed]