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Title: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on April 10, 2009, 09:56:55 AM

Ok BloodBowl fans!

Its time again to try and get this going again. It has been brought up among a few of the old commisoners to formulate a strategy to get a league going.

We need to know who has boards and dice sets?

On Zombie night please let Cary or John know of your interest and what you might be able to contribute as far as boards and dice to get this going.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on April 10, 2009, 07:24:43 PM

Count me in.  I have the Bloodbowl Boxed Set plus the Deathzone Expansion.

   John

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Thornosac on April 14, 2009, 09:39:17 PM

I have a board and set of dice, along with about 8 teams (one being a Slann team made from old WHFB minis).

Mike

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on April 14, 2009, 10:10:28 PM

  Slann.......wow, that's old!!!

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on April 16, 2009, 08:34:21 PM

  Cary, will Monday (20APR09) be good for you for a game?  Depending on the time of your arrival, Pat and I might try to get a game of War At Sea in beforehand.

   John

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Warpedfuzz on April 16, 2009, 10:59:17 PM

Don't have a team, or rember all the rules, but I'd love to play. It's been afew years, but I loved this and would love to play again. Maybe not be part of the league, but if I could get afew games in and borrow a team that'd be great. Thanks.

I could help makinging a feild too, if need be.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on April 17, 2009, 09:43:03 PM

Be there at arround 6-615 John

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on April 17, 2009, 09:50:26 PM

Great, I'll see you then.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on April 21, 2009, 07:57:38 AM

 ::)

Um...keep your big guys of my line of scrimage!

Thanks John I had a blast dusting off both games the other night, Im sure Adrian will be glad you tried panzergrenadier too. More the merrier.

It would be nice to get a Blood Bowl league going. Ill probably have more fun playing Humans since they can have a running and passing game too. Count me in playing them. Hopefully readers will post their teams that are ready and we can kick this off in a couple weeks.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on April 21, 2009, 11:14:11 PM

Thanks for putting up with me!   :-[  Panzergrenadier was fun.

Count me in for the league.  I also have a Human team fully painted.  I also have a Chaos team with a few models painted.

A friend of mine is interested in the league and would participate.  When are you thinking of starting the league?  What night of the week would it be held on?  What rules set will be used?

I heard there will be a rules update out soon.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Rob S on April 22, 2009, 01:04:19 AM

Erg.  Damn you guys, now I need to get into another game.

Right now I'm deciding between Khemri or Necromantics for my team.  Hm.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on April 22, 2009, 08:30:53 AM

John,

I wanted to keep it free form with a limit on matches per week, but could be any day. Mondays and Wednesday could be "League Nights" to try and gather. I would hope we could make it through to a playoff day.

I was hoping you could co-comission the league with me. Also means you need to get you a ref figure. Next time we get together we should scour the league resources and set down as to what league rule sets we will use and the format.

I will be fielding a human team. I have an extra painted Orc and another Human team complete with star players, staff, and big guys for use if needed for someone looking to get into the game.

I would want to put a fee into the league. I was hoping we could get enough to get store credit up maybe with the stipulation if it hit $75 the league winner would be able to get a free copy of the core game.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on April 22, 2009, 10:07:14 PM

http://www.bloodbowl-game.com/index.php?rub=home

THIS IS FREAKING INCREADIBLE!

A Must see for any crazy Bloodbowl fan. Coming soon....

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on April 22, 2009, 10:07:32 PM

I will co-commission the league with you; all I need is a copy of the updated rules.  Also, I was looking for a ref figure, but didn't find any on the GW site.

I'm planning on being at BG on Wednesday (29APR09), we can talk then if you are available.

Did you want to start the league mid to late May?  That will give people time to play some games to get used to the rules and to paint their teams.

I'll play either Humans (fully painted) or Chaos (partially painted).

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on April 22, 2009, 10:20:39 PM

Sounds good Ill be there Wednesday, planning on it as of today. Will bring my FoW by too been itching for a game of that too.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on April 22, 2009, 10:31:40 PM

Bring your Blood Bowl too!  I'll bring my FoW!

Found a ref in the GW 2009 Specialist Games Catalogue on the GW site.

We were doing the kick-off wrong according to the rules on the site.  Place the ball, roll a d8 for direction and a d6 for distance.  It will bounce once.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on April 22, 2009, 10:38:35 PM

We need to paint our balls!!  I'm thinking brown with a couple of white stripes and gunbolt metal for the spikes!  ;D

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on April 22, 2009, 10:47:36 PM

http://www.bloodbowl.net/index.php

Sure, painting the balls would be great!

The above link takes you to the Officially sponsered NAF site for Bloodbowl International.

I have the rules for the alternate balls including the rules for the spiked ball that comes in the box set.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on April 23, 2009, 05:10:32 PM

Spiked BloodBowl Balls

Passing
Make a second agility roll with a +1 Modifier, If the test is failed the catcher takes a block with a strength equal to:
Quick Pass: 2
Short Pass:3
Long Pass: 4
Long Bomb: 5
If knocked down the ball scatters as normal and a turnover occurs, if not it is still caught and play continues.

As a Weapon

(1)Pass it to the enemy and it causes a block similiar to above with the following differences:
Quick Pass: 5
Short Pass: 4
If not knocked down the player can attempt to catch the ball at a -2 causing a turn over if caught.
(2) Use it as a hend held weapon giving the carrier a +1 to his strength score when throwing a block.

Always thought these where fun when used

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on April 23, 2009, 09:30:01 PM

So, your Humans, my Chaos, no spiked ball, Wednesday (29APR09)! You game?

Are the rules that you have the same as the ones on the GW site?

FoW after?

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on April 24, 2009, 05:36:23 AM

5.0 Living Rulebook

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Rob S on April 24, 2009, 03:20:49 PM

Well, for me it came down to a decision between Goblins and Khemri.  After looking in the rulebook and seeing that Goblins were a team for a more "advanced player", I decided to go Khemri.  I'll be ordering it from BG today, so hopefully should have it by the end of next week.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on April 24, 2009, 10:49:39 PM

So, is that a yes for a game or are your Humans cowering behind their Ogre?

Are the rules on the GW Specialist Games site the 5.0 Living Rulebook?

If not, where can I find them.

   John

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on April 25, 2009, 07:35:14 AM

Thats a yes we feel like killing a chaos ogre or minotaur! You want to keep him on your roster keep him on the bench!

The living rule book is found on the resources site on the main GW site. Newest edition is still 5.0 and is the basis for the future video game as well.

Title: Proud BloodBowl Sponsor
Post by: Warpedfuzz on April 25, 2009, 11:38:07 AM

I'd like to take a moment for our proud BloodBowl Sponsor: Orcacola.

Rember if you need something to quench your thirst after tearing off your opponent's head in Blood Bowl; reach for a Orcacola. Made from the last tournement's  last place losers. MMmmm  good!

(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c387/DoubleDiz/orcacola.gif)

I now return you to your regular Bloodbowl thread.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on April 26, 2009, 07:32:28 AM

Great clip art!

I love the gamesworkshop spoof sponsors...

Bloodweiser
Orcidas
The "Jordell" brand name(spin off the old Michael Jordon lines)

Have you ever found any others?

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on April 26, 2009, 11:34:48 PM

Is it possible for someone to print out a copy of the current rules?  Still don't have a printer.

   John

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Thornosac on April 27, 2009, 01:08:41 PM

I have a print out of LRB 5, and also the changes that are being tested for LRB6.
I should be down there on Wednesday.

Mike

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on April 28, 2009, 08:44:56 PM

John,

What time we getting there tommorow. Im out of work at 230pm so its no since driving all the way home if we are meeting at 5pm or earlier. What time are we talking and anything I should be bringing besides the regulars?

Cary

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on April 28, 2009, 08:58:03 PM

I'm looking at 5:15-5:30 as I get out of work at 4.  Did you want a game of Fow afterwards?  WAS? A&A Minis?

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on April 28, 2009, 10:46:54 PM

FoW would be a blast as we havent hit it in a few weeks.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on April 28, 2009, 10:57:23 PM

O.K., I'll bring that too.  We've got to get that challenge game played!!

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Warpedfuzz on April 29, 2009, 08:49:56 AM

I plan on being at Battlegrounds tonight with a printed copy of the living rulebook which I've gone through to remiber how to play. If anyone has an extra team I'd love to get a game in, or I'll have some of my 40k with me too.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on April 30, 2009, 11:38:59 PM

Rick,
   Want to have a practice game against my Chaos?  I'm still working on the build of my team.  I'm planning on Monday (04MAY09) as the next day at BG.

Doug, thanks for the copy of the 5.0 Rulebook.  I've got to update what I remember of the rules from when I played years ago.

Cary, thanks for the game of BB and FoW.  Glad you forgot your dice!!  ;D

   John

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Warpedfuzz on May 01, 2009, 11:36:07 AM

Quote from: Commissar Grey on April 30, 2009, 11:38:59 PM

Doug, thanks for the copy of the 5.0 Rulebook.  I've got to update what I remember of the rules from when I played years ago.


   John

Anytime John glad I could help. Let's hear it for work printers from my wife haha. Now I just need to get some reading done so I can play. :) I rember some of it while I watched, but a 2 minute drill is alot harder to follow when it's been afew yrs since you played the game.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on May 01, 2009, 04:51:49 PM

Red Dice of Doom!

What John? I used the same dice you did this last game and you used mine in the previous match
The dice are not the reason one wins...
Its the tactics, strategy and the ability to adapt to each move your opponent makes. (counter for every counter move)

Interestingly enough the humans still scored a casualty/injury, multiple KOs, and scored two touchdowns to win the game. (One on a turn over and one on a successful pass play.)

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on May 01, 2009, 05:57:05 PM

I believe its the "technique" you use when rolling dice!  ;D

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on May 01, 2009, 06:05:20 PM

The fact that mine roll, spin and jump arround for a long time to make sure its random? Beats your throw drop and plop.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on May 01, 2009, 09:40:46 PM

Waiting for them to stop spinning takes longer than me taking a turn!!!

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on May 02, 2009, 08:17:29 AM

Really I handt counted how long they spin? Do they really spin for 20 minutes? :P

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on May 02, 2009, 11:18:14 PM

23 minutes and 8 seconds to be precise!

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on May 03, 2009, 01:21:43 PM

Anyone be arround Wednesday for a couple games?

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Thornosac on May 03, 2009, 09:09:45 PM

I'll be down around 6:30-7 for some BB

Mike

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on May 03, 2009, 09:16:32 PM

Sounds good

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on May 03, 2009, 09:48:21 PM

Rick,
   I'm might be arriving a little later than usual; around 6 - 6:30.  I'll call you if I will be later.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: ThePenanceStare on May 04, 2009, 08:55:12 AM

John,
     Not a problem, that is about the time I'll get there as well. Unless I get out of work a little early today. Not planning on it though.
Anyway I'll have BB and AAM for maybe a campain battle 42??

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on May 05, 2009, 12:07:18 AM

Ok so did the Norse pound the chaos team into the ground with all that BLOCKing?
Seemed you where doing pretty well even when they hit you Rick before I left.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: ThePenanceStare on May 05, 2009, 08:51:22 AM

No John won 2-0. I did try to use my blocking though, plus he got his rerolls at the right time. Still some basic themes of the game I need to work out and get to know. The 2 minute clock helped and hindered.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on May 05, 2009, 10:00:21 PM

  The Chaos team did alright.  The Norse are a tricky bunch to deal with; too many players with Block.  We got Pouring Rain for weather for the duration of the game.  Lots of dropped balls when trying to pick it up on both sides.
  I agree, the two minute clock runs out too fast!!

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on May 07, 2009, 08:15:03 PM

Thanks for the games Mike. I love seeing the Slann in action.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Thornosac on May 07, 2009, 10:24:00 PM

It was great to get some practice games in before the league.
Now if only I could keep them from croaking ;)

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Rob S on May 09, 2009, 12:46:33 PM

An old tomb of Khemri Bloodbowl players have been discovered.  They are beginning to rise... to play once again...

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on May 14, 2009, 07:36:59 PM

games this week?

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Thornosac on May 14, 2009, 09:16:39 PM

I'm planning on coming down for some games next wednesday the 20th.

Mike

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on May 16, 2009, 12:44:00 AM

Ill be there Monday as well if anyones arround for some games.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on May 19, 2009, 01:34:09 AM

Ouch Kemri Mummies hit hard. STR 5 and Mighty Blow off the get go...!

It only gets better since the team can field 4 of them on the roster right from the outset!

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Rob S on May 19, 2009, 12:27:26 PM

Thank you for the game!  Sorry I had to leave after the first half, I didn't realize how late it was getting.  But it looks like BloodBowl doesnt take that long, which is nice.  I'll see what I can do about those awful to put together models, I think I'm going to enjoy this team.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on June 08, 2009, 08:42:20 AM

Anyone arround tonight for a game on Monday?

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Commissar Grey on June 08, 2009, 11:14:04 PM

Cary,
   Get any games of BB in tonight (Monday)?

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on June 10, 2009, 12:40:14 AM

Got my two in for the week...

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Lykosan on June 10, 2009, 09:42:53 AM

You may have put Skitter out, but he lived up to his name and went Stab-Stab  :P

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: ThePenanceStare on June 10, 2009, 10:05:48 AM

Tonight is my once a month meeting, talking with one of the guys this morning it looks as if a full agenda. I will be late if I get there at all. Sorry for the last minute notice, but I was hoping it would be a quick in and out meeting as ususal. I'll know more tonight and try and push things along.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on June 11, 2009, 08:31:19 AM

Howd the night go? Anything exciting to report, sorry I couldnt stay arround.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Lykosan on June 11, 2009, 09:25:54 AM

Well for the mighty Vamps vs Skaven match, 3 Vamps ended up in the Dead and Injured box but sadly it remained a 0-0 Tie. Stupid Rat Ogre kept falling on his snout after he ate a Thrall, I think it was indigestion. Other than that not much off the top of my head.

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: Barengor on June 18, 2009, 01:45:46 PM

Anyone up for a Saturday match up?

Title: Re: BloodBowl!!!!
Post by: nick_nameless on December 21, 2011, 11:02:59 AM

Any Blood Bowl players still kicking around these parts?