Verminardo
Joined: Sep 27, 2006
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Mar 21, 2016 - 12:34 |
 
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*** Blasensky from the CoS Main Draw ***
Welcome back, Blood Bowl fans! The last match in the qualifier phase has been played and indeed, four Chaos teams entered have been enough to conquer the Orc qualifier. No one pities a greenskin but in that particular game one could have been tempted… We're now waiting for the tourney administration to confirm when the main draw will be made. It's an interesting field of contenders, no really big names there, neither teams nor coaches, so the second row is getting a shot at glory. The only coach who has a Major victory on his record is vicius, whose Vampires certainly have it in them to add another, if they can keep the Blood Lust in check for three more games. But let's look at the teams one by one.
Sons of Brutus
1820k Humans, coached by Dunenzed, record: 973 (457/186/330)
These guys need no introduction, probably the most legendary Human team in the Box and by far the most experienced squad in the field, although the line-up they brought is pretty vanilla and relatively lightweight. They have a lot of fan support but will need a good draw to survive the next round(s).
Godzillah
1420k Nurgle with one Skill pending and one Nurgle Warrior MNG, coached by CroixFer, record: 27 (15/5/7)
Well we've already reported a lot about these Nurgz, the youngest team in the field, who did everyone else a favour by prevailing in a Qualifier stacked with monster teams and multiple-Major-winning coaches. In the main draw, nobody would bet on them to win the next match, so that's basically business as usual to them. Let's see if they can manage another upset.
Schnucken
2200k Chaos, coached by Ignaz, record: 141 (70/29/42)
Now we get down to business. These guys are a hardened, Majors-experienced squad of no-nonsense Chaos. 2 CPOMBers and some stats thrown in the mix, including an ST6 Chaos Warrior, certainly make them a hard match-up for anyone. But can they stand up to the pressure of being the favourite in almost any draw? They will be especially wary of the Elves (who will be bringing a Wizard) and the Vampires, who can easily beat them if the Cas don't come quick.
Incoming Nightmare
2050k Chaos Dwarves with a roster of 12 and a Skill pending, coached by latulike, record: 207 (123/23/61)
If anything, these Chaos Dwarves are more hardened, more experienced and even meaner than the Chaos. We've seen them make good runs in Majors before, but can they go all the way to the top? They've brought 3 CPOMBers but their weakness might be their lack of AG4 to get them out of a tight spot.
Mektummys
2160k Dwarf, coached by mekitsh, record: 31 (18/4/9)
Many Dwarves weren't happy about being paired with Necros in the Qualifier, but these guys didn't care. Sporting a phalanx of Guard and MB with some SF added into the mix, even the Claw teams will not take them lightly. On top of that they bring two AG4 Runners, but the really interesting thing about them is their Deathroller. Their inexperience in the Majors could be their greatest weakness, but it hasn't stopped them so far.
Woeful Wonders
2010k Dark Elf, coached by tmoila, record: 79 (50/7/22)
There were some really pumped-up teams in the Dark Elf qualifier but the one that emerged victorious is really rather plain. Maybe just a little too plain to go all the way, considering also that Dark Elves haven't won anything big in quite some time. But coach tmoila is one of the most experienced Box Elf coaches and he knows that Elves can always win any match on a good day, and it's just 3 more to go.
Rise Like a Phoenix II
2000k High Elf, coached by Verminardo, record: 39 (22/6/11)
Another relatively young team, but they've made their marks in last year's Majors already. Their most notable player is an ST4 AG5 Blitzer, and they are the only team in the field that has a half-decent passing play option. Just like their dark brothers, they are hoping that their armours will be good and their Snakes will be few, so they might beat any opponent, provided that they don't do anything silly out of stage nervousness like they've been sometimes known to do when playing to a big audience.
Pro Vamps
2260k Vampire, coached by vicius, record: 53 (31/7/15)
Last not least, the already mentioned Pro Vamps are the biggest hope of the ARR fans. After the New Vamps on the Blood proved last year that a Vampire team can indeed go all the way, this squad is hoping to repeat the feat, and as ever, the only thing that can stop them is themselves. Being the heaviest team in the draw, with 5 developed Vampires and one of them AG6, they certainly have it in them to beat anyone else. |
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Dunenzed
Joined: Oct 28, 2011
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Mar 21, 2016 - 21:57 |
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Verminardo
Joined: Sep 27, 2006
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Mar 23, 2016 - 09:49 |
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*** Blasensky from the CoS ***
Tension is mounting before the draw. The Nurgz of Godzillah have been able to get a preparation match in and now weigh in at 1820k with the MNG back and a brand new Beast. Still nothing close to the abominations that entered the Nurgle qualifier, but nothing to take lightly either... |
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easilyamused
Joined: Jun 06, 2008
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Mar 23, 2016 - 11:33 |
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**Breaking News**
The main draw will take place tonight but the officials from the CoS have been seen scratching their heads.
It appears that only 5 of the finalists have shown up so far....
Have the qualifiers taken a mighty toll on the teams in question?
Have they got lost on the way to register for the main event?
Are they simply too scared to show up?
Only time will tell.
Remember ALL finalists must apply to the main group to be eligible to play in the CoS main draw. |
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Dunenzed
Joined: Oct 28, 2011
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Mar 23, 2016 - 11:43 |
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sonrises
Joined: May 02, 2013
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Mar 23, 2016 - 14:04 |
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Crown of Sand finalists are known and Blasensky, in his daily recap from Crown of Sand Box major, has declared: "interesting field of contenders, no really big names there, neither teams nor coaches, so the second row is getting a shot at glory"
Let's check coaches records in CRP tournament era:
vicius
2511: 10th coach in TOP25 with 1014 pts
*FUMBBL B Minor HW III-5 (4-0) with Box Assasins (Nurgle)
*FUMBBL B Minor HW IV-2 (4-0) with Sexy Frogs II (Slann)
*XFL NURGLE (3-0) with Tentakulation!! (Nurgle)
*2 x RRR (4-0) with Lizzard and Dark Elf
*3 x SMACKS (3-0) with Nurgle, Vampire and Orc
2512: 256th coach in TOP25 with 5 pts
2513: DNA
2514: 133th coach in TOP25 with 75 pts
2515: 81th coach in TOP25 with 193 pts
*FUMBBL Ranked Minor (4-1) with kansos (Orc)
Other: Winner of Crown of Sand I with sexy ogrex 2 (Ogre)
CroixFer
2512: 104th coach in TOP25 with 109 pts
* SMACK (3-0) with Vampire
2513: 61th coach in TOP25 with 228 pts
*FUMBBL CUP (4-1) with Bilbali Raiders (Orc)
2514: 12th coach in TOP25 with 1048 pts
*LUSTRIAN CHALLENGE (6-1) with Ventrue Lords (Vampire)
*FUMBBL Ranked Minor (5-0) with Homo Lupus (Necromantic)
*WARPSTONE OPEN (4-1) with Fellowship of the Anurans (Slann)
*2 x SMACKS (3-0) with Necromantic and Chaos dwarf
*SMACKS (2-0) with Chaos dwarf
2515: 220th coach in TOP25 with 20 pts
Ignaz
2511: 254th coach in TOP25 with 10 pts
2512: 63th coach in TOP25 with 227 pts
*2 x RRR (4-0) with Skaven and Orc
2513: 32th coach in TOP25 with 431 pts
*3 x BRAWLS (3-0) with Nurgle
*SMACK (3-0) with Skaven
2514: 87th coach in TOP25 with 139 pts
*BRAWL (3-0) with Chaos dwarf
2515: 46th coach in TOP25 with 361 pts
*3 x SMACK (3-0) with Chaos Dwarf, Nurgle and Chaos
*BRAWL (3-0) with Nurgle
Verminardo
2512: 184th coach in TOP25 with 30 pts
2513: 182th coach in TOP25 with 50 pts
2514: 93th coach in TOP25 with 129 pts
*SMACK (3-0) with Dark Elf
2515: 34th coach in TOP25 with 453 pts
*BLACK CUP (4-1) with Rise Like a Phoenix II (High Elf)
*GLT (4-1) with Black Jewels (Dark Elf)
*2 x BRAWLS (3-0) with High Elf and Human
*RRR (3-0) with Undead
Dunenzed
2513: 80th coach in TOP25 with 183 pts
**2 x BRAWLS (3-0) with Human
2514: 125th coach in TOP25 with 80 pts
2515: 42th coach in TOP25 with 370 pts
*XFL HUMAN (5-0) with Sellswords (Human)
*BRAWL (3-0) with Elf
mekitsh
2513: 272th coach in TOP25 with 10 pts
2514: 53th coach in TOP25 with 281 pts
*ULTHUAN INVITATIONAL (4-1) with mekmania (Chaos)
*FUMBBL B Minor (4-1) with mekonatorz (Chaos)
2515: 88th coach in TOP25 with 184 pts
*SMACK (3-0) with Chaos Dwarf
Pulpo_Fiction
2511: 41th coach in TOP25 with 351 pts
*FUMBBL Ranked Minor (5-0) with Faemino y Cansado (Undead)
2512: DNA
2513: DNA
2514: 255th coach in TOP25 with 15 pts
2515: DNA
tmoila
2515: 98th coach in TOP25 with 153 pts
*2 x BRAWLS (3-0) with Dark Elf and Wood Elf
Well, my friend Blasensky, they look to me like a bunch of proficient coaches...they may be just missing a big tourney to move one step up and become TOP coaches! One will get there for sure it seems!
**Breaking News**
The main draw will take place tonight but the officials from the CoS have been seen scratching their heads.
It appears that only 5 of the finalists have shown up so far....
Remember ALL finalists must apply to the main group to be eligible to play in the CoS main draw. |
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tmoila
Joined: Nov 25, 2012
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Mar 23, 2016 - 22:58 |
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After looking at the bracket with some serious thought, the coach of the Dark Elven team feels like his guys are into some rough ride before facing off some soft titty-slapping cotton-ball team in the absolute final game.
Or then surprise Deathroller ends their ride next game. With a long sigh he turns to rest and think how to psych the team for the next game...
(So, it is drawn.) |
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Dunenzed
Joined: Oct 28, 2011
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Mar 24, 2016 - 07:08 |
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Haha, the grass is always greener on the other side. You're clearly too far away to see the teeth of these vampires. They look sharp! |
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Verminardo
Joined: Sep 27, 2006
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Mar 24, 2016 - 07:57 |
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Hehe luckily they only bite their own! I'm clearly happy not to be facing those Dwarves any time soon, though I don't think the surprise Nurgle will be an easy game either. |
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Dunenzed
Joined: Oct 28, 2011
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Mar 24, 2016 - 08:19 |
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Surprise Nurgle sounds pretty disturbing. Not great for elves.
But after Blasensky described your team as the only one having a half decent passing play option you were never going to be paired with anyone else.
Praise Nuffle, the funniest of all funny buggers. |
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Verminardo
Joined: Sep 27, 2006
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Mar 24, 2016 - 09:10 |
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Too true!  Plus, CroixFer has done some amazing coaching throughout the tourney. But it's a Major quarter final so can't really expect an "easy" draw.  |
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CroixFer
Joined: Jan 05, 2012
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Mar 24, 2016 - 10:21 |
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Good thing about everyone considering you the cinderella team is that you play without pressure.
That has been true for 4 games in a row. Let's hope Nuffle is in the mood again |
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Verminardo
Joined: Sep 27, 2006
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Mar 24, 2016 - 11:23 |
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You hear that? I think that was the first strike of the bell tolling midnight...  |
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Verminardo
Joined: Sep 27, 2006
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Mar 24, 2016 - 17:43 |
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*** Blasensky from the CoS ***
Alright Blood Bowl fans, the Crown of Sand 2516 has been drawn! And to the delight of fans and contenders alike, the two big nasty killers have been paired first round. Schnucken vs. Incoming Nightmare! Heavyweight CPOMB Slaughterfest!! Er… wait… looking at that roster… what's going on? These Chaos Dwarves aren't Incoming Nightmare at all! It's Love Boat, the runner-up of the CD Qualifier. Uh-oh, someone's gonna cry murder after this. We still remember the outrage after the Rabbid Ruffians missed the main draw in last year's Lustrian Challenge… stay tuned for the latest developments!
So, in the upper bracket, Schnucken seem to be the favourite right now, while in the lower bracket, the Pro Vamps smile a toothy smile about the draw. Looks like these two are set to meet in the final, but many favourites have fallen already in this tourney and I see no reason to expect anything else for the round of the final 8… |
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Verminardo
Joined: Sep 27, 2006
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Mar 24, 2016 - 21:43 |
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*** Blasensky from the CoS *** Excluxive ***
Blood Bowl fans, I've been out all night investigating after the mysterious disappearance of Incoming Nightmare for you. Finally a withered old Skeleton told me over a glass of ancient wine that he saw them head out of town for a training camp. So I grabbed a camel and rode out to the canyon, where indeed the Nightmare were camped for some last minute practice to improve their skills. They were under the impression that they had filed all the necessary paperwork for being included in the draw. I have to admit I did not want to be the bearer of the bad news so I just wished them luck and went on my way.
Back in the main camp I learned that appearantly the team had not reported as "ready to play" to the authorities. A messenger was sent to the training camp the night of the draw but did not reach them in time. He was later found in a ditch with a smashed knee. A Love Boat spokesman could neither confirm nor deny any involvement of Love Boat players or fans with the unfortunate accident.
"It's a shame", one of the coaches in the main draw who does not want to be named commented. "All this bureaucracy is killing the sport. And what's more important, Love Boat will not be killing as many Schnucken as Incoming Nightmare would have!" |
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