The great BLOOD BOWL thread

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New question. @ChapterAquila92 & @Bowser

The Ogres can contain 6 big guys with strength 5 and are considered to be a "stunty" team.

The Lizardmen can contain 7 non-stunty players (6 @ strength 4 and 1 @strength 5). Why are they not considered a stunty team? Is it because the Skinks, despite having the Stunty rule, are so much better than other stunty players?

6 strength 5 guys seem less stunty than 6 strength 4 + 1 strength 5 guy.


I know it is a silly question, just wondering.

 

[Bowser]

I know it is a silly question, just wondering

I think it has to do with the fact that lizardmen and black orcs don't have throw team mate options, and your main strength 4 guys don't have a negatrait that would leave them distracted.

 

[ChapterAquila92]

New question. @ChapterAquila92 & @Bowser

The Ogres can contain 6 big guys with strength 5 and are considered to be a "stunty" team.

The Lizardmen can contain 7 non-stunty players (6 @ strength 4 and 1 @strength 5). Why are they not considered a stunty team? Is it because the Skinks, despite having the Stunty rule, are so much better than other stunty players?

6 strength 5 guys seem less stunty than 6 strength 4 + 1 strength 5 guy.


I know it is a silly question, just wondering.

A number of ways to look at it, really.

One of the defining traits of a Stunty team is that, with the sole exceptions of Big Guys, every single player available in the team roster has the Stunty special rule. This rules out Lizardmen and Underworld Denizens, whose other players lend themselves to the teams instead being hybrid and finesse teams respectively.

Another is that most Stunty teams are reliant on Big Guys for a "mobility boost" (AKA fast ball special) to score touchdowns due to the stunty players normally having unremarkable movement values. For Lizardmen however, Skinks have innately high movement values that are expected of catchers and runners, such that they can beeline their way to the endzone without needing such a boost themselves. On a similar note, Underworld Denizens have access to Gutter Runners as well, which are noted for having the highest starting (and allowed) movement value in the game.

 

[Imrahil]

Who knew that the Dead of Dunharrow are such fan of Blood Bowl

Grrr, !mrahil

 

[Killer Angel]

it should be illegal to play blood bowl without an arena

 

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I think it has to do with the fact that lizardmen and black orcs don't have throw team mate options, and your main strength 4 guys don't have a negatrait that would leave them distracted.

A number of ways to look at it, really.

One of the defining traits of a Stunty team is that, with the sole exceptions of Big Guys, every single player available in the team roster has the Stunty special rule. This rules out Lizardmen and Underworld Denizens, whose other players lend themselves to the teams instead being hybrid and finesse teams respectively.

Another is that most Stunty teams are reliant on Big Guys for a "mobility boost" (AKA fast ball special) to score touchdowns due to the stunty players normally having unremarkable movement values. For Lizardmen however, Skinks have innately high movement values that are expected of catchers and runners, such that they can beeline their way to the endzone without needing such a boost themselves. On a similar note, Underworld Denizens have access to Gutter Runners as well, which are noted for having the highest starting (and allowed) movement value in the game.

That makes sense. Thank you!

it should be illegal to play blood bowl without an arena

It's pretty spectacular. I think it would really add to the whole experience.

 

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[Bowser]

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I have toyed around with the idea of making something like this, but as I don't have a permanent gaming table setup, it's just easier to carry the pitch around. Get a game with my friend at the hotel when we're out working. But it would be a fun project. There are some that you can 3D print, but that seems like more of a hassle than just free building a stadium.

 

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I have toyed around with the idea of making something like this

Mario/Boswer themed?

I'd love to see you make something like that. It would be epic.

it's just easier to carry the pitch around. Get a game with my friend at the hotel when we're out working.

In that there is no doubt. There is an undeniable trade off between fun/immersion versus convenience.

There are some that you can 3D print, but that seems like more of a hassle than just free building a stadium.

Plus a free build results in something completely unique. A one of one.

 

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[Bowser]

Mario/Boswer themed?

I'd love to see you make something like that. It would be epic.

that is the goal, actually want to pick up the vampire pitch too, make it Bowser's castle style, get some pipes, maybe pick up some more space marine heads to make some more goombas walking around.

 

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that is the goal, actually want to pick up the vampire pitch too, make it Bowser's castle style, get some pipes, maybe pick up some more space marine heads to make some more goombas walking around.

Now you have to do it.

It would make for such an awesome thread on the forum. We could watch you slowly bring it to life. It would be an epic project. I'd love to see it!

 

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[Imrahil]

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This looks amazing and practical

Grrr, !mrahil

 

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This looks amazing and practical

Grrr, !mrahil

It's pretty cool. Dice tower, scoreboard and terrain piece all in one.

 

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Next topic. @ChapterAquila92 and @Bowser

Goonhammer wrote an article of star player tiers. Summarized below are the results. Who of the list do you feel is underrated or overrated? It's interesting to see which players they feel are better than standard inducements and which ones are not.

S: Always impactful, useful, and their presence could win you the game. If you can afford them, take them.

• Deeproot Strongbranch
• Dribl & Drull
• Griff Oberwald
• Hakflem Skuttlespike
• Jeremiah Kool
• Jordell Freshbreeze
• Morg ‘n’ Thorg
• Ripper Bolgrot
• Roxanna Darknail

A: Almost always impactful, will definitely help you win. Generally advisable to take them instead of standard inducements.

• Bomber Dribblesnot
• Cindy Piewhistle
• Count Luthor von Drakenborg
• Fungus the Loon
• Glart Smashrip
• Glotl Stop
• Grak and Crumbleberry
• H’thark the Unstoppable
• Ivan “the Animal” Deathshroud
• Ivar Eriksson
• Karla von Kill
• Kreek Rustgouger
• Lord Borak the Despoiler
• The Mighty Zug
• Nobbla Blackwart
• Rumbelow Sheepskin
• Skitter Stab-Stab
• Varag Ghoul-Chewer
• Wilhelm Chaney
• Withergrasp Doubledrool
• Zolcath the Zoat

B: Generally good, but not spectacular. Probably an even trade-off vs. standard inducements.

• Akhorne
• Anqi Panqi
• The Black Gobbo
• Eldril Sidewinder
• Estelle la Veneaux
• Grim Ironjaw
• Grombrindal
• Kiroth Krakeneye
• Maple Highgrove
• Max Spleenripper
• Puggy Baconbreath
• Rodney Roachbait
• Scyla Anfingrimm
• Skrorg Snowpelt

C: Situationally good, probably not better than standard inducements.

• Bilerot Vomitflesh
• Boa Kon’sstriktr
• Captain Karina von Reisz
• Grashnak Blackhoof
• Gretchen Wachter
• Guffle Pusmaw
• Helmut Wulf
• Josef Bugman
• Rashnak Backstabber
• Rowana Forestfoot
• Scrappa Sorehead
• The Swift Twins
• Swiftvine Glimmershard
• Thorsen Stoutmead

D: Rarely useful, almost certainly not better than standard inducements, but maybe you’ve got some sort of diabolical plan!

• Barik Farblast
• Gloriel Summerbloom
• Skrull Halfheight
• Zzharg Madeye

F: Useless. Avoid using them unless you’re doing a bit.

• Willow Rosebark

 

[ChapterAquila92]

Next topic. @ChapterAquila92 and @Bowser

Goonhammer wrote an article of star player tiers. Summarized below are the results. Who of the list do you feel is underrated or overrated? It's interesting to see which players they feel are better than standard inducements and which ones are not.

S: Always impactful, useful, and their presence could win you the game. If you can afford them, take them.

• Deeproot Strongbranch
• Dribl & Drull
• Griff Oberwald
• Hakflem Skuttlespike
• Jeremiah Kool
• Jordell Freshbreeze
• Morg ‘n’ Thorg
• Ripper Bolgrot
• Roxanna Darknail

A: Almost always impactful, will definitely help you win. Generally advisable to take them instead of standard inducements.

• Bomber Dribblesnot
• Cindy Piewhistle
• Count Luthor von Drakenborg
• Fungus the Loon
• Glart Smashrip
• Glotl Stop
• Grak and Crumbleberry
• H’thark the Unstoppable
• Ivan “the Animal” Deathshroud
• Ivar Eriksson
• Karla von Kill
• Kreek Rustgouger
• Lord Borak the Despoiler
• The Mighty Zug
• Nobbla Blackwart
• Rumbelow Sheepskin
• Skitter Stab-Stab
• Varag Ghoul-Chewer
• Wilhelm Chaney
• Withergrasp Doubledrool
• Zolcath the Zoat

B: Generally good, but not spectacular. Probably an even trade-off vs. standard inducements.

• Akhorne
• Anqi Panqi
• The Black Gobbo
• Eldril Sidewinder
• Estelle la Veneaux
• Grim Ironjaw
• Grombrindal
• Kiroth Krakeneye
• Maple Highgrove
• Max Spleenripper
• Puggy Baconbreath
• Rodney Roachbait
• Scyla Anfingrimm
• Skrorg Snowpelt

C: Situationally good, probably not better than standard inducements.

• Bilerot Vomitflesh
• Boa Kon’sstriktr
• Captain Karina von Reisz
• Grashnak Blackhoof
• Gretchen Wachter
• Guffle Pusmaw
• Helmut Wulf
• Josef Bugman
• Rashnak Backstabber
• Rowana Forestfoot
• Scrappa Sorehead
• The Swift Twins
• Swiftvine Glimmershard
• Thorsen Stoutmead

D: Rarely useful, almost certainly not better than standard inducements, but maybe you’ve got some sort of diabolical plan!

• Barik Farblast
• Gloriel Summerbloom
• Skrull Halfheight
• Zzharg Madeye

F: Useless. Avoid using them unless you’re doing a bit.

• Willow Rosebark

I don't have anything to say about their assessment, as my group doesn't really use star players outside of really mismatched games.

 

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I don't have anything to say about their assessment, as my group doesn't really use star players outside of really mismatched games.

Not even for the low TV teams that are reliant on them?