Ronnie's Futuristic Vision... for the Sports game of the Future
As we approach the $200k milestone we thought we would share the vision we have for the DreadBall game. With the fantastic support we have received so far, and with so much time to go, we think we could get this supported all the way, so read on and find out about the vision Ronnie and Jake share for the future of Dreadball, and see if you want to ‘Get in the game’…
Hi everyone, Ronnie here from Mantic.
I thought as we passed the monumental milestone of 1000 pledgers now was the right time to share some of the visions we have for DreadBall. While each of the points I make will be covered in far more detail over the coming weeks, I thought an overview would help excite you all to the same level of anticipation I am in with this game.
I have felt from the first time I played the ‘final prototype’ of DreadBall that it was an amazing game, and from the play test days and from every development and feedback session it had gotten better and better. I knew Mantic would be able to support it with amazing miniatures - the last 3 years has allowed us to develop a network of great concept artists, sculptors, graphic designers and painters – and on this project there would be no expense spared. This meant I really felt we would bring a sensational game to the market. With Mantic’s pedigree as a real hobby company I knew could support it – we just needed a great forum to launch it…
When we started the Kickstarter we genuinely had no idea where we would get to. The Kings of War one had taught us a lot, but this was a new venture - so we planned for three scenarios!
1) If we had done $80- $100k in the KS we would have been pleased (but not delighted)! We would have got a great leg-up with the tooling and up-spec-ing the base set – it would have helped develop the game and the 4 core teams and given the game a super platform to launch from – but we are already well past that, with 21 days still to go!! So Scenario 1 is history.
2) We have around the $400k area where we will have been able to launch the game with a big splash, have a community behind it - and commit to and produce all of ‘DreadBall Season 2’ – with 4 more new teams, and rules and models for cheerleaders, Coaches, and a pile of great MVP’s – the whole 9 yards (sorry!). This is possible, but with 21 days to go, and such fantastic support so far (1000 backers already!) we could well get past this by a long way.
3) If we sail on past those figures (the $1m mark looks nice!), we will have 2 more sets we can launch, one of which is another complete game called DreadBall Xtreme. Anything over $400k Mantic will also be able to hugely support organised play, and the Striker! reward level will get over 80 models!
- So, first let’s look at ‘DreadBall Ultimate’ - as we go past $400k we will look at 4 more teams, some more MVP’s – but this is the expansion where Jake gets free reign – he also has designs on multi-hex players for the teams – big robots, large creatures and massive damage. It will also allow him to create a world series type tournament – so some really sensational stuff.
- Then we go down and dirty with ‘DreadBall Xtreme’ – where the game comes out of the arena, and into the street! It has no referees, extreme violence, extreme teams (pick your players from any list you want – you want an Orc guard and Veer-myn striker – you got it!) Add in a new pitch and 3D terrain and you can see why getting all the way up there would be very, very exciting!!!
As you would expect from Mantic we will be arranging a hosts of tournaments to get the competitive play up and running, and with the world knowing there are 3 expansions on the way (and backers getting them all – and early) we hope to have a thriving growing community right out of the blocks. We will also have this range available from all good retailers across the world, making the game available to new comers, and with Mantic’s great value for money we will be able to draw in more new players.
With 7 more teams, over 12 new MVP’s, 4 coaches, 4 (maybe more if you want them) cheerleaders, 3 expansions and new pitches to take this on to new heights, supported by sponsored tournament and competitive play we have loads and loads to play for.
In the next few days we have the game play video, a number of interviews, a competition on Board Game Geek and several other big surprises, so stay close.
Finally, we're so close to get the Girl team we couldn't resist teasing you with what the next stretch goal might look like...
and this is only part of it... you get TWO MVPs in the next stretch.
So what do you think – do you want to get into the game?
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41 backers
Visitor – a digital copy of the DreadBall rules.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $30 or more
89 backers
Guard – a team of your choice + a digital copy of the DreadBall rules.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $80 or more
30 backers All gone!
Keeper – a copy of DreadBall – The Futuristic Sports Game + a print of the cover art + a digital copy of the rules. Free shipping to the US and UK – please add $15 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $100 or more
29 backers Limited (71 of 100 left)
Jack – a copy of DreadBall – The Futuristic Sports Game + Lucky Logan + Slippery Joe + a signed print of the cover art + a digital copy of the rules + your name listed as a supporter in the DreadBall Fanzone. Free shipping to the US and UK – please add $15 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $100 or more
80 backers All gone!
Jack – a copy of DreadBall – The Futuristic Sports Game + Lucky Logan + Slippery Joe + a signed print of the cover art + a digital copy of the rules + your name listed as a supporter in the DreadBall Fanzone. Free shipping to the US and UK – please add $15 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $140 or more
100 backers All gone!
Striker! Early Bird Special – limited to 100! – a copy of DreadBall – The Futuristic Sports Game + Midgard Delvers team + Skittersneak Stealers team + Lucky Logan + Slippery Joe + a signed print of the cover art + digital copy of the rules + digital “Creating DreadBall” book + your name listed as a supporter in the DreadBall Fanzone. Free shipping to the US and UK – please add $15 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $150 or more
1610 backers All gone!
Striker! – a copy of DreadBall – The Futuristic Sports Game + Midgard Delvers team + Skittersneak Stealers team + Lucky Logan + Slippery Joe + a signed print of the cover art + digital copy of the rules + digital “Creating DreadBall” book + your name listed as a supporter in the DreadBall Fanzone. Free shipping to the US and UK – please add $15 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $150 or more
297 backers Limited (1103 of 1400 left)
Striker! – a copy of DreadBall – The Futuristic Sports Game + Midgard Delvers team + Skittersneak Stealers team + Lucky Logan + Slippery Joe + a signed print of the cover art + digital copy of the rules + digital “Creating DreadBall” book + your name listed as a supporter in the DreadBall Fanzone. Free shipping to the US and UK – please add $15 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Jan 2013Pledge $280 or more
50 backers All gone!
Cheerleader Early Bird Special – 2 x Striker! Two of everything from Striker! Free shipping to the US and UK – please add $15 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $290 or more
85 backers
Cheerleader – 2 x Striker! Two of everything from Striker! Free shipping to the US and UK – please add $15 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $350 or more
8 backers
Championship Venue Bundle - A fantastic launch pack for your store which includes multiple copies of game, teams and a special demo gameboard, for those venues out there who want to play their demo games on the best pitch available, all at your usual discount! You will also be listed as a venue in the Fanzone on the DreadBall website. This reward is only available to traders - for full details, including shipping rates, please contact your Mantic Trade Rep (See FAQ for contact details).
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $420 or more
30 backers All gone!
Showboater Early Bird Special – 3 x Striker! Three of everything from Striker! Includes free courier shipping to the US and UK – please add $25 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $430 or more
10 backers
Showboater – 3 x Striker! Three of everything from Striker! Includes free courier shipping to the US and UK – please add $25 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $750 or more
4 backers
World Series Venue Bundle – An amazing Bumper Launch pack for your store that includes multiple copies of game, teams and MVPs, all at your usual discount! Also included is a Premium Demo Hex-board, custom etched with your store name, for those venues out there who want to play their demo games on the very best pitch possible! You will also be listed as a World Series Venue in the Fanzone on the DreadBall website. This reward is only available to traders - for full details, including shipping rates, please contact your Mantic Trade Rep (See FAQ for contact details).
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $850 or more
6 backers
League Sponsor – 6 x Striker! Six of everything from Striker! + large league poster and promotions pack (including trophy set). Includes free courier shipping to the US and UK – please add $25 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Dec 2012Pledge $1,500 or more
2 backers Limited (1 of 3 left)
Team Colors Revisited! – Same as Team Colors - get everything in Striker! painted by Golem Painting Studio! Includes free courier shipping to the US and UK – please add $25 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $1,500 or more
3 backers All gone!
Team Colors – Everything in Striker! painted by Golem Painting Studio. Includes free courier shipping to the US and UK – please add $25 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $1,550 or more
0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)
Team Colors Unleashed! – Golem have agreed to paint 3 more Strikers! Includes free courier shipping to the US and UK – please add $25 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $1,550 or more
2 backers Limited (1 of 3 left)
Team Colors Unlimited! – get everything in the bumper Striker! pack painted by Golem Painting Studio! Includes free courier shipping to the US and UK – please add $25 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $2,500 or more
3 backers All gone!
Free Agent - Everything in Striker! painted by Golem Painting Studio + be involved in creating and designing a new MVP that will be named in your honor + get a rare resin master of the MVP painted by Golem + Custom Acrylic Pitch + DreadBall Battle Foam Bag + invitation to a VIP coaching session from Ronnie or Jake. Includes free courier shipping to the US and UK – please add $25 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $4,000 or more
1 backer All gone!
Head Coach – All future releases for DreadBall for 3 years. Everything in Striker! painted by Golem Painting Studio + get yourself sculpted as a new MVP that will be named in your honor + get a rare resin master of the MVP painted by Golem + one-off custom etched/coloured Acrylic Pitch and counters + DreadBall Battle Foam Bag + invitation for VIP coaching from Ronnie or Jake. Includes free courier shipping to the US and UK – please add $25 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $4,000 or more
1 backer All gone!
Most Valuable Player – All future releases for DreadBall for 3 years. Everything in Striker! painted by Golem Painting Studio + get yourself sculpted as a new MVP that will be named in your honor + get a rare resin master of the MVP painted by Golem + one-off custom etched/coloured Acrylic Pitch and counters + DreadBall Battle Foam Bag + invitation for VIP coaching from Ronnie or Jake. Includes free courier shipping to the US and UK – please add $25 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013Pledge $5,000 or more
1 backer All gone!
Man of the Match – Be immortalized as the cover art for DreadBall Season 2 and get all future releases for DreadBall for 3 years. Get an exclusive copy of DreadBall – the Futuristic Sports Game in master resin and everything in Striker! painted by Golem Painting Studio + get yourself sculpted as a new MVP that will be named in your honor + get a rare resin master of the MVP painted by Golem + one-off custom etched/coloured Acrylic Pitch and counter set + DreadBall Battle Foam Bag + invitation to a VIP coaching session from Ronnie or Jake. Includes free courier shipping to the US and UK - please add $25 to everywhere else.
Estimated delivery: Feb 2013
Comments
Creator Matt Houghton on September 10, 2012
Can i suggest as part of expanding this game please have a look at an old game on the playstation 1 called Dead Ball Zone, you can pick it up for pennies but was a future sports game much like this (i still play it over 10 years on) if you cant find a copy let me know, i have 2 copies.
Creator Zen Fairborn on September 8, 2012
Buzz cut!! FINALLY!! :D
OOooh. Already have x4 more teams in mind? Me like!! :D
Creator Willem-Jan Bertram on September 8, 2012
Facebook update say 'soon' ;-)
Creator Joseph Prozinski on September 8, 2012
We made the stretch goal, so when is the next goal gonna be posted. Sure this one is a teaser, but you gotta stay on top of those! Many people wait until the goals got to a point were the sweet deal is just too good to pass up. I think we are getting close to that now.
Creator Bill Roy on September 8, 2012
This is just brilliant.
Bill
Creator William cassey on September 8, 2012
Looking great I am happy I backed striker as it's a good deal that's only going to get better.
Creator mindg4m3 on September 8, 2012
Was not expecting this post. This was awesome.
Creator Willem-Jan Bertram on September 8, 2012
Cool to read the big, lets reach for the sky-type of goals, 1 million is very ambitious though. At the same time those multihex units, new race team and cheerleaders are bound to draw in a ton of extra cash. Exciting times ahead I'd say, I'm already really happy that the girls are in!
Creator Ben Stewart on September 8, 2012
Shows what I know! I hope that trend continues here
Creator WinterWolf on September 8, 2012
$400K will easily be hit. 1mil is the big question mark. The last week alone is likely to see at least 1/2 of the pledge total to that point, based on other miniature based KS. KoW KS brought in 75% of its first 27 days in the last 3 days of its total of 30, based on kicktraq. Bones did more than 100% in the last 3. Sedition wars 60%+ in the last 3.
Creator Ernie Barrett on September 8, 2012
I want a gorilla team, lol
Creator Lee on September 8, 2012
Oh, I am in, for sure! Can't wait to see where this will go!
Creator Ben Stewart on September 8, 2012
When you say backers would get the expansions early does that mean something like a preorder scheme for those involved in the KS, or would we have to up our pledges to buy them as extras?
Creator Ben Stewart on September 8, 2012
I can't help but think 400k seems very optimistic... but then I have very little experience with Kickstarter so what do I know! Fingers crossed...
Creator Funkychef on September 8, 2012
Ronnie, you're a tease, but we love you for it, can't wait to see how far this goes in the next 3 weeks :)
Creator Tim Geraghty on September 8, 2012
It still seems like $400K is so far away but with 22 days to go it could well happen. Either way I'm pumped about the future of the game.
Creator Bolognesus on September 8, 2012
"Anything over $400k Mantic will also be able to hugely support organised play, and the Striker! reward level will get over 80 models! "
At $25000 per stretch that's another 9 stretches. striker is now at 52 models - so that's 29 to go until it's over 80 models. two in the next stretch. that means no free extra teams but a lot of added models here and there - I take it we basically get everything to fill all teams we do buy out to max capacity. which is rather cool, too :)
Creator Anton Kuchman on September 8, 2012
This is very exciting. The gameplay video and the set to complete the acrylic pitch will go a long way to help us get under way towards the $1mil target and at the least will definitely get me to pitch in a lot more =)
Creator Kiwamu on September 8, 2012
*Mantic .. oh it's past my bedtime...
Creator Kiwamu on September 8, 2012
MAntig again, being generous!
Creator Malochai, Exiled in Torment on September 8, 2012
I can't wait until this arrives ... Shame I'm going to have to wait until Xmas to open it -__-
Really hope we get Xtreme and Ultimate, though :D And it depends how much everything costs as to whether I'll have to wait to get it ... But over 80 models at Striker! will last me while, anyway ;)