orochinagi
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Feb 21, 2004 - 21:23 |
 
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if against WAs the -2db can prove useful... since a pushback can be enough to disable them (push them to a square around which you have no players). About the ogres i personally think it's not needed to -2db against them... nothing a nice player positioning won't solve (and a bit of guard) |
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AeoN2
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Feb 21, 2004 - 22:27 |
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sometimes bringing 3-4 players to take down an Ogre is a luxury you can't afford... and a single player standing there and having the choice of staying, dodging, or a -2db block might be wise to do the last (if has block, and Ogre does not).
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AeoN2 |
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Franz
Joined: Sep 13, 2003
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Feb 25, 2004 - 10:17 |
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If you have block and the opponent don't and you make a -2d block you will get attacker down 11/36, push back 16/36 and defender down 9/36.
If you simply leave your poor lineman next to the big guy and he block you you have: defender down 20/36 push back 12/36 and attacker down 4/36.
This is not counting re-rolls. It's more whorty to block! |
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PellePirat
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Feb 26, 2004 - 20:55 |
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Franz: You also have to take into account that if you go down when 2d-blocking, the ogre is free for his next move, which means you'll probably have two players lying down. If you do nothing, he can only knock one down.. |
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Gertwise
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Feb 26, 2004 - 22:09 |
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I do 2d blocks all the time. Especially when my opponent doesn't have block and I do. Of course, it's not the first action I do, but I will try it nonetheless. I've even done a few 3d blocks, once knocking down an ogre with a skink.
It all depends on what I'm trying to accomplish. Sometimes it's better to not do anything and keep the bigun occupies, but if you're in a position to score next turn, they aren't anywhere close to ya why not take a chance? |
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sangraal
Joined: Oct 13, 2003
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Feb 27, 2004 - 03:50 |
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One of the best uses of the -2d Block i have found is
against cages --- with Stunty blockers.
I have a skink with Block & Strip Ball, I put the 2 corner guys from the cage in TZ'z (this doesnt work if they have guard) & then blitz the ball carrier.
Sure, I have to dodge into 3 TZ's to get there, but with Stunty thats a 3+ with
a dodge re-roll.
The only real concern is what might happen to the Skink after it 
sangraal |
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halby
Joined: Mar 05, 2004
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Mar 12, 2004 - 20:21 |
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neet stuff. so AG2 dodge vs -2d block with mighty blow, chances of being injured both ways.
dodge is 1/2 success, no mighty blow
-2d block is um (2/3 * 2/3) success = 4/9, yes mighty blow
i spose its not even worth calculating the mighty blow, as its already clear that -2d blocks are stupid... I mean, even stupider than trying to dodge with 2 ag. |
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Wol
Joined: Jan 08, 2004
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Mar 12, 2004 - 22:27 |
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Now, take into account in your calculation the fact that the blocking player has the Block skill.
That's 5/6 chance of a positive result on each dice.
So, make it 5/6 * 5/6, that's 25/36, about 70%.
Now it's more interesting than an AG2 dodge. |
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