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Warpstone Open Applications Open



The Warpstone Open is one of FUMBBL's Major Tournaments.

To qualify for the Warpstone Open, you must win one of the 13 Qualifiers. All teams in the C division may apply for a spot in one of the Qualifiers.

To be eligible for a spot in the Qualifiers you need to apply to this group.


Coaches may apply with one team only for the qualifiers. There are second chances in this tournament however. If you are defeated you may apply to the main page, with the same team, in hope of winning one of the Warpstone Lottery tickets. To get one of the Lottery spots you may not play any additional games after your tournament loss. All duplicate applications to this group will be deleted!

Applications due by
22.00pm server time
Wednesday 22nd January 2025



Any Competitive team can apply here.

Prizes

The team that wins the tournament will receive 50,000 gold pieces, one extra MVP and three random mutations ! The mutations are awarded in the following manner: The Coach of the winning team may select the first of their players to receive a mutation, but the other two are selected randomly from the players on the winning team roster after the post game sequence has been completed, but before new players are hired, so each MUST have been part of the team for the finals. Each of these three players then recieves one randomly generated mutation available in the BB2020 ruleset. If the player recieves a mutation that they already have, a new mutation is generated. These mutations are additional skills, raising the amount of skills that player can have to 7. they do not count for SPP on the player but will count for 10TV each as they are random skills.

Posted by Bazakastine on Jan 08
rating 6 0
RRR looking for 8 coaches to fill the ranks
Hello everybody, we are always open, you know it, so come play!

Also please consider applying a team to the Warpstone Open Qualifiers before January 22nd, because that is a big and fun one!

And/Or join a Brawl, they are kicking of Wednesday nights.






There are currently 8 teams missing to start another Royal Rookie Rumble!

As soon as the required number of teams is reached, a new tournament will be started and all participating coaches will be notified via PM.

If you are interested in joining, read here: Rules

and then apply here: Application


Please be aware

Only teams from the Competitive division with 0 games played will be accepted.

Every coach is welcome but the "Rookie" in Royal Rookie Rumble refers to the teams, not necessarily to the coaches!

INDUCING STAR PLAYERS IS DISALLOWED IN RRR GAMES!

Prizes

Winner gets 100,000 gold pieces and
a record on the coach profile.

Posted by Rawlf on Jan 14
rating 0 0
FUMBBL Brawl 15 Jan (1/3/7 needed)
Palette: #6c706f (gray), #776a59 (tan), #e30007 (red), #f2c61d (yellow), #1b4101 (green)



Brawls are a weekly drawn tourney for Competitive Division teams and will be run on the KotH system, meaning the second round pairing will be generated randomly after the first round is complete.

Tourneys Expected to Draw
Low (up to 1400 TV): 0
Mid (from 1405 to 1800 TV): 0
Hi (from 1805 TV up): 0


Teams Short to Draw Next Tourney
Low (up to 1400 TV): 1
Mid (from 1405 to 1800 TV): 3
Hi (from 1805 TV up): 7


Please remember that TV is the deciding factor in which Brawl your team will be a part of and includes missing players! (It is not Current Team Value(CTV)!)

Draws will be made on Wednesday if there are enough participants, usually between 1200-1400 server time. You will receive a PM that you're in the tourney when it starts. Tournament announcements on the official FUMBBL Discord #minors channel. Game announcements will be made in my Leagues Discord, in the Minor Tournament channel.

If you are interested in participating, read here: Group Page and FUMBBL Tournament Rules.

Team may apply on the Brawl Team page.

Please be aware:
Only Competitive Division teams will be accepted.

Prizes
Record on your profile
Random extra MVP

Posted by razmus on Jan 13
rating 6 0
FUMBBL League News 11 January
2025-01-11
Compiled from across FUMBBL, this is all the news that's come to my little furry ears. Separated into four sections: 'Public' Leagues, Open Play Environments, Independent Tournaments, and Meta-groups. If you know more that is going on, please let razmus know so he can add it to the next edition, which should be early February. I've added a channel for conversation amongst League Commissioners on my FUMBBL Leagues Discord. If you're interested in the conversation, please jump into the general channel and ask to be elevated for the commissioner's channel.

The census says that there are still 887 distinct, active coaches on FUMBBL who play in leagues, down a bit again... likely because we're just coming out of the holidays and the number of leagues are now ramping up. I expect the number to bounce back next time. Two numbers are given for the range of the league size, because 'active coaches in a league' is a poorly defined descriptor. When the numbers are very different - the league is likely in flux, have some deadwood teams/coaches in their locker rooms, or be at the start or end of a cycle/season (when there's usually a lot of inactive coaches watching the playoffs). Numbers very close together should be pretty close to the 'actual' active coach population (whatever that means) for the group.

I wanna play now!! Which groups should I look at?

These are the
leagues closest
to looking for
more coaches
right now. It
might still be
a bit before
you'd play.
New to Bloodbowl?145 Club Always available, earn your "Pitch Clear Afternoon"
Global, non-progressionSuper League signup thru 5 Feb.
Global, Secret League, FluffCIBBL is now at the perfect place to join fresh
Global, custom draftBCL appears to now be between seasons.
Global, goblinsNBL are either preparing for a new season or not. (?)
Oceania, proper seasonsSWL season should start any minute now.
New ZealandDIBBL is between seasons.
Oceania, Secret LeagueOSBBL effectively between seasons.
UK timezoneWIL nearly between seasons + new division(?).
Europe, French languageJBL is in playoffs, recruiting soon.
German Language, Europe TZD-A-CH is between seasons.
ScotlandSOBBL is now between seasons.
Europe/Americas, random rostersNuffle League just started, has fillers.
Americas, proper seasonsNWBL will be recruiting very soon.
Americas, DraftNBFL recruiting for up to two franchises.


Timezone/RegionWorld, but focused on Coaches new to Bloodbowl or new to FUMBBL (but especially new to Blood Bowl!)
31-54
RulesBB2020 (no Mega-Stars)
Current statusThe Pitch Clear Afternoon is running thru the end of January. ALWAYS RECRUITING! The 145 Graduate League is available for coaches transitioning from newbie status to the wider community, which seems active and fun, and is running a Graduate Cup starting TOMORROW.
Lost in the wider FUMBBL community? Stop in to get your bearings. Mentor program (putting newer coaches with more experienced coaches) is going along well! With the graduate cup tournament also in process, if you're in the target audience, I'd encourage folks to stop in and find out how they can help.
Next stepsIf you're new to FUMBBL or Blood Bowl, jump in at your leisure. Efforts are being made to make it easier for folks to join with minimal wait and to make it easier to find appropriate opponents. If you're experienced, also recruiting to help get newer coaches squared away.
To contactdentface for even more information, razmus's 145 FAQ might answer a few questions, and stop by the 145 Club Discord to chat with folks. They also look over match replays, give advice on skill choices and team development, oh and share laughter as well. "Most of the good stuff happens on discord."

Timezone/RegionGlobal (but predominately Europe), 14 day rounds to facilitate cross tz scheduling
*
RulesBB2020 resurrection/non-progression with promotion and relegation (No Star Players)
Current statusRecruiting for Season Six! Separate Americas division and rest of the world (with focus on Europe). Teams are forming now, although the ruleset might not be finalized until 15 January.
Next stepsSeason Six signups end 5 February, and kickoff on 12 February.
To contactContact JLeav and/or join them on their own Super League Discord.

Timezone/RegionEurope but with coaches from everywhere. Large, fluff heavy league. (Effectively Global)
60-62
RulesBB2020 with modified Secret League, and customized BB2016 skill progression. Only one team per roster. (Custom stars, with apothecaries as incompetent as those the rest of us deal with.)
Current statusYear 13, Spring Regionals have begun, round 1 of 5. (Not certain if the current round of tournaments represents just half of the season.)
Next stepsEither the second half of the Spring Regionals, or Summer special tournaments.
To contactNew teams either enter a Youngbloods tournament or the general mix depending on timing, and with a league this large they're pretty much always recruiting. (Right now is the perfect time to join CIBBL! If you've ever wanted to join CIBBL, join now. Sufficient interest will kickoff a very fun Youngblood tournament.) Contact C0ddlefish and/or join them on the SL Discord in their own section. (Be aware: a lot goes into the administration of this league, and they'll tend to only accept coaches who have something of a proven track record of reliability on FUMBBL.)

Timezone/RegionGlobal, two week rounds in the league.
30-32
RulesSecret League rosters, 2016 skill progression, with a skill level above legend. (No Mega-Star Players) There is a league portion AND an Open Play environment. Join the Discord for more details.
Current statusSeason 2, round 4 of 7.
Next stepsSeason two playoffs. Remember -- there's an open environment associated with WOBBL too... stop in and play a few games if you're so inclined. The skill 2016 progressions means the newer teams page doesn't work, but for folks who still like the old skill progression system, it's interesting.
To contactContact StrangeFeller, or WaffleIron and join their Discord.

Bloodbowl Championship Series (BCS)
Timezone/RegionGlobal, coaches drawn from "time to time"
11-17
RulesBB2020, custom rosters with draft. Six different leagues which play amongst themselves and between leagues during the year. (No star players)
(1)league segregated knockout phase; (2)League segregated regular season; (3)Interleague playoffs and league Allstar completions; (4)Then the cycle restarts with league segregated playoff
Current statusIt's quiet. TOO quiet. I assume more play will start up soon.
Next stepsI assume all the between season fun of a draft league. Join them on their discord to find out more.
To contactTheRedoubt, bigf, or Gridironman on site or their Discord.

PEBBL (Point Economy Blood Bowl League)
Timezone/RegionGlobal, Coaches divided into four hour windows across the globe for their divisions
12-14
RulesBB2020, player point buy. (Star players drawn from previous season players)
Current statusThird games of first round of season two, and things are progressing.
Next stepsI think they'll get their stride as they enter the second part of Season Two.
To contactCarthage on site or their Discord.


National Bloodbowl League
Timezone/RegionGlobal, but predominately European
6-7
RulesBB2020, custom goblin rosters, with custom star players with custom star player demand-based pricing, and sponsors.
Current statusDo the goblins have a Second Season in 'em? Contact Kozak, or watch this space to find out.
Next stepsNot certain... it's goblins. They may have wandered off, but we'll give'em a little bit to return.
To contactkozak

Timezone/RegionOceania (GMT +7 to +12)
34-53
RulesBB2020, possibly the original league on Fumbbl to implement seasons! (Yes Mega-Stars)
Current statusI expect we'll see Season 104 any minute now. There MIGHT yet be time to join just before they start up.
Next stepsSeason 104
To contactTalk to Irgy about getting started or join them on the SWL Discord and 'ask to be drafted and hazed.' New teams need a little time to draft and get 'some blooding games' played before they're fed to the le... err... before they start.

Timezone/RegionNew Zealand, one week roundsEstablished 6th March 2015
26-29
RulesBB2020. Equivalent pools with tiered postseason playoffs to decide champion. No redrafting or TV caps. Expensive mistakes and Spiraling expenses both active. Older players may pickup a niggle between seasons (aging) (Yes Mega-Stars + 40k tax)
Current statusPre-season 40 stuff. Contact'em now if you're the target audience.
Next stepsSeason 40.
To contactContact ramchop
or jump into DIBBL discord
.

Timezone/RegionNew Zealand/Australian time zone preference With a bit of a lean towards NZ
15-22
RulesSL2020, each roster can only be represented once, with two week rounds. (No Mega-Stars)
Current statusLikely building up for season 14.
Next stepsI think there should be a Sucker's Cup or a new season. Either way, it's more games!
To contactPM Trickey on FUMBBL
or get in touch on their channel on the DIBBL Discord
.

Timezone/RegionEurope (Spanish Language), but some non-European
84-84
RulesBB2020; promotion and relegation; race uniqueness within divisions enforced. (New coaches can choose race/roster without restriction) Two week rounds during the regular season, one week during playoffs(Yes Mega-Stars)
Current statusSeason Two round robin in round 6 of 13.
Next stepsPlayoffs with five rounds.
To contactContact MrToyce for more information and join.

Timezone/RegionItalian Language/Italy
54-54
RulesBB2020 (Yes Mega-Stars)
Current statusSeason 34, second half, Round 1 of 5.
Next stepsSeason 34, playoffs.
To contactAle_Kubbo

Timezone/RegionUK timezone, give or take a couple, and English language
48-52
RulesBB2020, 9 day rounds (No Mega-Stars)
Current statusSeason LXXIII is complete. I expect we'll see LXXIV soon.
Next stepsI see more than the magic forty-eight teams, so suspect they have room for a few more coaches to fill out a seventh full division(?) Contact DaCoach if you're able to schedule with UK coaches/timezone.
To contactA whole host of active commissioners to contact on the group page, but DaCoach would be the person who usually recruits, or talk to them on the WIL Discord.

Timezone/RegionFrench Language/Europe TZ
46-52
RulesBB2020, with promotion and relegation, and roster rotation. (It appears that teams can be relegated right out of existence.) (Custom Star Players)
Current statusSeason 34 playoffs, round 3 of 4.
Next stepsSeason 34 Post-season then recruiting.
Recruit. Draft teams/rosters. Season. Playoffs. Post Season.
To contactSharkrudi, Thoriin, Darkvatar, or Phags or visit their Discord

Timezone/RegionEurope
32-33
RulesBB2020 rules with BB2016 skill progression, w/player drafts. Limited to 32 Team Franchises. With FLUFF! (No star players)
Current statusSeason 16 Intraconference play, round 1 of 7.
Three phases:1(SoS), 2(interconference play), 3(intraconference play), championship playoffs
Next stepsSeason 16 Playoffs.
To contactBigF is in charge of the wait list.

Timezone/RegionGerman Language/Central Europe TZ
*
RulesBB2020, two week rounds, with building and league modes (Yes Mega-Stars)
Current statusBetween Season 17 and 18. Are you in the target demographic and want to play more Blood Bowl? Contact jurisch immediately!
Next stepsSeason 18.
To contactjurisch and join them on Discord.

Timezone/RegionFinnish Language/Finland
24-24
RulesBB2020, two week rounds (Yes Mega-Stars)
Current statusSeason 12 - Round 9 of 9.
Next stepsSeason 12 playoffs (KO tournament)
To contactContact Jopotzuki or visit thier Discord for more information and join.

Timezone/RegionScotland
13-18
RulesBB2020, two week rounds. (Yes Mega-stars)
Current statusSeason 2 complete.
Next stepsSeason 3.
To contactChrisRaff88 is the big man in charge. For their Discord, ask for an invitation.

Timezone/RegionEurope (with some accomodation for others)
17-17
RulesBB2020, draft (no star players)
Current statusSeason 2 interconference play, round 2 of 7.
(1) interdivisional, (2) Intraconference, (3) Playoffs
Next stepsSeason 2 playoffs!
To contactContact Kondor, Arcayn, datom, or intrepidwilson for more information, for a Discord invite, or to join. Their Discord is also available.

Timezone/RegionEurope/Ukraine (Ukrainian Coaches)
15-16
RulesBB2020 (Yes Mega-Stars)
Current statusRound 7 of 7 in the current bundle of tournaments.
Next stepsIf you're in the target audience, I'd recommend contacting Ulmar99 for more information, there always seems to be a lot going on.
To contactContact Ulmar99 for more information and join.

Timezone/RegionEurope (Polish and English language)
16-16
RulesSL2020, Randomly assigned SL20 rosters. (Yes Mega-Stars)
Current statusSeason 7, is in round four (although one division is still ahead.) Round three Telesnot recap is available.
Next stepsSeason 7 playoffs!
To contactContact Avreus for more information and to join. Join them on their discord.

Timezone/RegionEurope and Americas
25-37
RulesBB2020, with random players and lots and lots of extra dice rolling just to satisfy Nuffle's whims, now with BB2016 advancing
Current statusSeason 2, part 1 has recently started, round 1 of 9. I'm seeing some fillers, so there might be room for a few more teams who join quick.
Next stepsSeason 2, part 2.
To contactTrashMouse on site NUFFLE League Discord channel to roll up your random team. They're always recruiting new teams, and can run new blood type tournaments when there is enough new blood to justify.

Timezone/RegionMainly Europe but Coaches in North and South America, Canada too. 14 day turns!
20-20
RulesBB20 Draft League, Human rosters, custom seasons and re-draft. Custom Icons and Team logo's. (Star players look absent.)
Current statusSeason 6 Inter-conference play has started, round 3 of 9.
Next stepsIntra-conference play.
To contactThe_Murker (Owner), Arcayn, Carthage, and HyperboLemuR

Timezone/RegionMainly Europe but if there's sufficient interest, an Americas division is a possibility.
18-18
RulesBB20 Draft League, Trolls/Orcs/Goblins with secret weapons. BB2016 skill progression. (No Star players.)
Current statusSeason 1, round 4 of 5.
Next stepsSeason 1, post-season tournament.
To contactintrepidwilson

Timezone/RegionAmericas
49-61
RulesBB2020, with custom seasons, and no stunty teams. (Yes Mega-stars, but Dribblesnot and Cindy are banished.)
Current statusSeason 46 out of conference games for BCS complete, NonAQ in conference (round 6 of 9).
Next stepsBCS will play in conference, should start any minute now. I assume NonAQ will get a final game playing their alternate conference equivalent.
To contactex-convict or HyperboLemuR or NCBB Discord

Timezone/RegionAmericas
44-57
RulesBB2020, balanced number of teams from each roster! (No Mega-stars)
Current statusSeason 8, small cups complete. Season 8 FA cup for all who will take up the challege should start soon.
Next stepsPost-Season 8 activities, including redraft and recruiting.
To contactHyperboLemuR on site or the NWBL Discord.

Timezone/RegionAmericas
32-32
RulesBB2020 with player draft, drawn from NCBB amongst other places. (Yes Mega-stars, but Dribblesnot and Cindy are banished.)
Current statusSeason 33, Conference playoffs in round 1 of 3..
Next stepsSeason 33 Superbowl. They are recruiting for up to two franchises now! These slots don't open up every day. Contact wintergreen13 immediately to be put on the list!
To contactTo be put on the waiting list for an invitation, contact Bazakastine or wintergreen13 and join them on the NBFL Discord. The league is limited to 32 franchise teams.

Second Sons Blood Bowl League
Timezone/RegionAmericas TZ
29-30
RulesBB2020 with some initial boost to starting teams, roughly two week rounds (Yes Mega-stars)
Current statusSeason 4, round 12 of 15.
Next stepsSeason 4 playoffs, probably late winter, early spring.
To contactHouseBlackfyre on site.

Timezone/RegionOntario, Canada & Time Zone friends
24-25
RulesBB2020, roughly weekly rounds, with bounties. (Yes Mega-stars)
Current statusSeason 10 part 1, round 5 of 5.
Next stepsSeason 10 part 2.
To contactHammer16 or grant85 on site. (They aren't actively recruiting but would welcome additional friendly faces they know from the NAF table top and in-person leagues in the Ontario and Quebec area.)

Old league banners -- https://i.imgur.com/yRS7pPg.jpg, /i/717039

Timezone/RegionChilean, Americas timezone, Spanish Language
9-22
RulesBB2020 with redraft and what looks like a bounty system! (Yes Mega-stars)
Current statusSeason 4 finished!
Next stepsSeason 5?
To contactVaradal, primary communication via WhatsApp.

Timezone/RegionAmericas
16-16
RulesBB2020 draft league, two week rounds Custom star players from previous players
Current statusSeason 1, in-conference play one game remaining.
Next stepsSeason 1 playoffs.
To contactryanfitz


Timezone/RegionAmericas
8-16
RulesSL2020, with FUMBBL-supported seasons turned on (No Mega-stars)
Current statusSeason 6, "Oops - All Rookies!" Round 1 of 11.
Next stepsSeason 6, playoffs.
To contactrazmus on site, or SLA20 channel on the Secret League Discord.

Open Play Environments
Open play environments are places where teams can be built to play against other teams in the same environment, usually without scheduling the game, although many open environment also offer their own activities for teams to compete against one another if the coaches wish to participate.


Competitive
RulesBB2020 - using the latest rules available. No Mega-stars.
ActivityVery high activity. This is the primary activity on FUMBBL
To playMake a team from your Coaches page for the Competitive division and put them in Gamefinder, or activate teams in the Black Box (also now within gamefinder) or seek games on the FUMBBL Discord (the last is more popular with people seeking those last few games to fill a grid.) Be aware that the box random scheduler now separates virtual season one teams from everyone else.
ActivitiesRoyal Rookie Rumble for new teams. (Recruiting 24/7!)
Brawls for any Competitive team. Brackets break at 1400 and 1800.
Minors will make it's next appearance on 19 February. XFL is now hosting Gnomes and Wood Elves, both in finals; the last group (Halflings, Nurgle, Orcs, and Khorne) coming in January.
Major Tournaments spread out across the year, each with their own requirements and some with qualifier tournaments. Steel Gauntlet V running now. Warpstone Open applications due by 22 January.

RulesBB2020 with custom rosters. (No Mega-stars to mirror Competitive envionment.)
ActivitySome.
To playMake a team from the group above (or from your coaches page in the "League","Secret League 2020" division). Put them in Gamefinder or seek games on the Secret League Discord
ActivitiesOld World Rookie Rumble for new teams. Always recruiting!
Old World Brawl for any team. Bracket breaks at 1000, 1300, 1600, and 2000.
[SL]2020 Slam are Slam type instant tournaments for groups of four teams. (just needs interested coaches)
[SL]2020 Open Sprint allows teams to compete on points earned in open play, leagues, and touranments.
Other tournaments to start when Seasons enabled on FUMBBL, starting with the [SL]UMBBL Cup!

Open League
RulesBB2020 (no Mega-Stars)
ActivitySome.
To playCreate a team from the link on the Open League group page, or from the Create Team link at the bottom of your coaches page and select 'League', 'Open League'. Make them available in gamefinder, or find an opponent in Discord or other places. It's okay to play casual games against friends here.

RulesBB2020, low competitive. (no Mega-Stars)
ActivityLow.
To playCreate a team from the link on the Chillax group page, and make them available in gamefinder.
ActivitiesOngoing sprint seasons, just so there are numbers to watch. Really the environment is just an excuse to play games, so get to it.


RulesBB2020, 1100TV start, Mega-stars, 2016 progression, Nelphine star pricing, endless seasons.
ActivityUp and running. 3 tournaments done. Another in progress.
To playCreate team for group and just start playing. Join the group to participate in the tournaments.


RulesBB2016, with imported League, Ranked, or Box teams, including SL16 teams.
ActivityLow
To playClone teams into the league to bring new life to them to play.
Open [L]eague Cup - No limit, Official 2016 + [SL16] teams for a possibly last ride of glory. (Active recruiting, and intending to run for as long as possible.)

Independant Tournaments
Tournaments available, which aren't otherwise part of one of the open environments.


Time/RegionGlobal, 10-11 day rounds (Wed/Sun deadlines) to facilitate scheduling.
RulesBB2020, 4M teams, (almost all) star players.
Next tournamentAll Stars Bowl when there are eight teams to make a new bracket. All Stars Autumn Bowl for September!
To contactContact koadah.

Time/RegionGlobal, weekly rounds -- 13 January to 23 February, 2025. Separate tournaments for Oceania, Europe and the Americas.
RulesBB2020, rulepack available in group, deadline to apply 11 January (TODAY!)
Next tournamentFUMBBL NAF Online
To contactContact neilwatStimmeNightbirdValen.

Active Metagroups
Metagroups play in other open and league environments, against other teams in the environment which aren't necessarily part of the metagroup, for thier own goals.

SeasonSeason 13: Jan-Apr 2025
EnvironmentCompetitive (Blackbox Scheduler only)
SynopsisFUMBBL's only officially supported metagroup. Build one or more squads of four teams, and amass points by winning and tying after randomly matching other teams. One team from each roster will have the opportunity to participate in the Steel Gauntlet, it's own special official [C]ompetitive Division tournament. (See Christer's blog linked above for more information.)

Player of the Year 2024 (POTY 2024)
SeasonThe year of 2024
EnvironmentCompetitive tournaments - FUMBBL Minor, Majors, and BBT
SynopsisEarn points in the official Comptitive division competitions, and folks are offering up prizes. 145 Club has their own related prize as well! Current Update (June) Watching for end of current season announcements. I've heard second hand that Spence has been very busy of late.

SeasonXC: January - February 2025
EnvironmentCompetitive, Blackbox, and League (BB2020/SL2020).
SynopsisA reboot of the original E.L.F. group, Elf teams accumulate points for playing (and more for winning) against a variety of different rosters. Additional awards for filling your dance card, and a special award for taking more casualties than anyone else. (Discord Channel.) Last season was won by a League team for the first time in the second iteration of E.L.F., and the Box trophy was won on the cheap this last time around. Elves... get in there and PLAY some ELFBALL.

Posted by razmus on Jan 11
rating 6 2
FIXED!! Current Client Issue with Animal Savagery
Update: Christer deployed the update, the issue should now be resolved. Should you encouter any other bugs please let us know.

==================================================================

It seems that with the client update from today a bug for Animal Savagery snuck in.

Unfortunately this causes gmaes to break in most cases when Animal Savagery fails. So until this is fixed I recommend not using teams/players with that skill.

I am working on a fix and will post an update once it has been deployed to the live environment.

I apologize for the inconvenience.

Posted by Candlejack on Jan 11
rating 6 2
Stumble Bowl App Deadline CLOSED




Are you ready for some BLOOD BOWL?
An NAF Online! New Year PARTY!


Ok FUMBBL'ers it's time for a brand new NAF Online! tournament to start off the new year!
This one adds special rules, scoring & thus new strategies so dig into that rules set!


Current Coach Count:
NA= 18
EU= 58


THE BASICS

"YOU PLAY...TO WIN...THE GAME!"

• The Stumble Bowl is a tournament based on the NFL Super Bowl.
• The tournament will run from Monday January 13th - Sunday February 23rd for 6 weekly rounds.
• It will be a resurrection style & swiss pairing, singles tourney.
Overtime, w/ Golden Goal, will be enabled for ALL games
w/ the 'Blitz' or 'Solid D' CHOICE enabled for the kicking team.

• Custom, Hall of Fame star players are available to ALL teams & are the ONLY star players available.
• The Highlander rules in NOT in effect.
• NA & EU regions will each have their own separate tournaments.


SCORING
• 60pts win
• 20pts loss.
• +/- 3 points per td scored/ conceded to a max of +9 points.
• +/- 2 points per casualty inflicted/ suffered to a max of +10 points.

*Example: Team A scores 3 TDs & 2 casualties. Team B scores 1 TD & 5 casualties.
Team A: 3 TDS - 1 TD= +2 TDS= 6pts Bonus= 66 Total pts for game.
Team B: 5 CAS - 2 CAS= +3 CAS= 6pts Bonus= 26 Total pts for game.



• You must be able to schedule matches on BOTH
weekdays & weekends for the region you choose to play in.
This is meant for ease of scheduling for each region.
Please choose courteously & wisely!



LINKS

The Stumble Bowl Tournament Page & Rules

Team submission is CLOSED.


Teams MUST add EXACTLY this notation [NA], [OC] or [EU] prefixing
its team name for ease of identification & sorting of the teams region group.


***A big special thanks to dementor42 for making the cool HOF star player icons
as well as The_Murker for making the logos & banner. Give em' a hand boys!

Posted by Nightbird on Jan 09
rating 0 0
OWOBB #58: Painting Blood Bowl
Help!
One World, One Blood Bowl #58 will talk to three of them. I am not one of them, i dont speak the language.
To play this beautiful game of Blood Bowl I need figures, pieces, players, mini's.
The rules say they have to be three colours and based. I had to ask someone what that meant. Could i just use red one, blue ones and green ones and say they were based in Lowestoft? Apparently No.
I was told i had to paint. i do not paint. but i accept painting exists, and thank goodness it does, i have acquired, over time, kindness, ebay and abusive coercive friendships, a fine array of painted teams. But it is a world i know nothing of.
But it is Blood Bowl. I would say the painters are why Blood Bowl makes money, which is why Blood Bowl exists again.
So i should talk to some painters.
To this end three such creatures have been lured onto this Sundays show with the promise they can paint live as we chat, and i will be interested in what they are doing. That seems to have been promise enough.
So Sunday 9pm UK time 12th Jan 2025 One World, One Blood Bowl #58 will be a live paint along and chat show vodcast that most people listen to. Seamlessly bringing the visual side of Blood Bowl to people cycling to work.
The Panel:
PurpleChest Doesn't paint, will describe stuff.
Beedge: Painter ben from the Bonehead Podcast. Has promised to paint at least an eye.
Neilwat: TO and NAF Fumbbl man. Has promised to paint an entire figure.
thulean: TO, TE and Tourney winner, has promised to paint an entire sevens team.

So help me with questions. Or even with topics. Or be there live on https://www.twitch.tv/purplechest or catch up after wards on Youtube, Twitch Highlight and podcasting sites.

But really, any questions, or guidance, or a translation booklet, would be awesome. I am a stranger in a strange land.
Posted by PurpleChest on Jan 09
rating 6 1
BBT13 Performance Review | Did I improve?
BBT13 - PENGUIN ACADEMY - GOBES PERFORMANCE - ORCS

New Year New Me. After a disaster RRR match and completely hitting my blood bowl low, I sought out coaching from Artemis Black.

I had two session with Artemis and have greatly benefitted from them. I believe I went from a 30-40% coach to a 50-60% coach in the course of a month and a half.

However, playing in random GF games or spinning C teams in the black box is not enough to "prove" I've actually improved.

So now, the BBT13 journey begins. I will be documenting each game as I've done before. I will showcase my honest and raw feelings from the match.

== ORCS ==

Game 1: 1-0 WIN versus Dark Elves; https://fumbbl.com/FUMBBL.php?page=match&id=4596605

A solid win for me. I was on defense first drive and the weather changed to rain as our KO event. My opponent played a bit differently than I imagined. He kept the ball safe for a majority of the half, which I assume was him trying to bait me into overcommitting on a flank or failing a block at some point
but I was able to keep it slow and steady. I managed to CAS a lino before turn 6 which was the trigger for him to start moving. He snakes a GFI and the ball lands in a great spot for my thrower to attempt a pickup. However, we are unable to pow the witch who is nearby and tagging mr. throw, so I had to leave it on the floor.
My opponent was able to pick the ball up on a 4+ and make a desperate move by isolating the witch but in enough squares in which (witch) they could score in. Luckily for me, I was able to pow and give her an SI. I then put myself in a position to score myself. I picked up the ball on a lino, moved my thrower between said lino and a blitzer.
Opponent reacted well enough to make that pathway unlikely to work, so I yolo'd a 6+ pass, which worked! But sadly I snaked the catch. I get another removal early onto half 2 and I pretty much am able to walk it in.

Game 2: 2-1 WIN versus Goblins; https://fumbbl.com/FUMBBL.php?page=match&id=4596725

A Victory but at a cost of two orcs. My opponent recently returned to Blood Bowl since the 90s and it showed. He made tons of mistakes and I was able to punish him for it. He did, however manage to kill an orc lino and a blitzer. I also was able to CAS his team right back luckily. Nothing else to note. I am a bit annoyed at the blitzer death, as it came because I was being greedy and trying hard to block his trolls when I should've played safe.
Luckily, I have enough cash to rebuy a blitzer, give mr throw leader, and grab an apo for game 3.

Game 3: 0-0 DRAW versus Necromantic; https://fumbbl.com/p/match?id=4596796

1D luckers man. He didn't fail a single block and he was taking the most riskiest, frenzy trapping, 1ds out of the blue blocks ive ever seen. Absolutely robbed here. If I wasn't so afraid of failing 1Ds I would've won with 2 GFIs. But no, he's just allowed to do w.e the entire game. Retires the team afterwards too. Hope I never play this guy again.

Game 4: 2-0 WIN versus Chaos Renegades; https://fumbbl.com/FUMBBL.php?page=match&id=4596959

A solid win. Was able to hurt his rogre early into the game but took a Big-Un CAS. Another guy using up his 1d luck on me. I'm getting a bit annoyed now at that. Friendly coach.

Game 5: 2-0 WIN versus Elven Union; https://fumbbl.com/FUMBBL.php?page=match&id=4597195

A routine victory versus an opponent who got pretty unlucky with his KOs not returning ONCE. He had 1 player at the end of the game. Almost pitch-cleared him. I lost a blizter in the first block on the game so that sucks but was able to gain a lot of ssp on a big-un and mr throw got mvp. Friendly Coach.

Game 6: 1-1 DRAW versus Humans; https://fumbbl.com/FUMBBL.php?page=match&id=4597368

Draw versus Game 4's opponent. He played well for having a mostly lino human team. He did however get pretty good dodge and gfi rolls alongside 6 rerolls that let him control the pitch better than I'd like. Luckily, he failed a crucial GFI which gave me the draw. I think I should've won this game but oh well.

Game 7: 0-1 LOST versus Nurgle; https://fumbbl.com/FUMBBL.php?page=match&id=4597427

dicing. also I've had at least 6 orc deaths at this point...

Game 8: 1-1 DRAW versus Shambling Undead; https://fumbbl.com/FUMBBL.php?page=match&id=4597506

An "okay" match. Felt like I should've won. Opponent had good dice and was able to do around 5-7 dodges on his drive to setup a quick score. He also had many pow/pow blockless dice on me which was annoying but happens. No CAS so I'm happy. Blizter who I bought this game scored and got mvp so in the grand scheme of things, it was an "ok" game.

Game 9: 1-0 LOST versus Norse; https://fumbbl.com/FUMBBL.php?page=match&id=4597612

Currently on a bad streak. Opponent played good but I felt he got lucky with the amount of successful 1D and Dodges he took. Had a chance to make it 1-1 but a dubskull forced a rr which could've saved a 3+ catch. Oh well.

Game 10: 2-1 WIN versus Necromantic Horror; https://fumbbl.com/p/match?id=4597798

The streak ends! A lucky last turn gave me win here as the opponent and I played a fairly good game. Few mistakes from both sides, but a lot of good plays as-well. Need to do better though, won't get lucky like this again.

Game 11: 1-0 WIN versus Tomb Kings; https://fumbbl.com/FUMBBL.php?page=match&id=4598011

Solid win, opponent was a bit unhappy with his dice. I got pretty lucky dice this game, a lot of successful dodging and gfi's and no failed blocks.

Game 12: 0-1 LOST versus Lizardmen; https://fumbbl.com/FUMBBL.php?page=match&id=4598120

Swingy match. Game could've been 2-0 either way but sadly I took too much CAS (badly hurts) and my opponent was able to stunty dodge his way to steal the back and score last minute! Great match, annoyed at the lost though. Friendly Coach

Game 13: 1-1 DRAW versus Dwarfs: https://fumbbl.com/FUMBBL.php?page=match&id=4598210

33 1Ds with only 1 failure says it all. I should've won and the opponent got lucky. His blodger goes down first half and I'm unable to remove him with 3 4+ fouls in a row. Just extremely lucky.

Game 14: 1-2 LOST versus Vampires; https://fumbbl.com/FUMBBL.php?page=match&id=4598324

Decent game, but I feel like vampires are just so lame to play against, especially in the heat weather type making it impossible to defend my ball in the 3rd drive. Unlucky to lose this one, should've been a draw.

Game 15: 2-1 WIN versus Nurgle; https://fumbbl.com/FUMBBL.php?page=match&id=4598458

Our final match is against the same Nurgle coach who had diced us earlier into the run. This time however, I diced him. I was able to remove his players with ease and he got a lot of failed blocks and pushes. We end the run with a victory which is awesome since I thought I was going to lose!

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So, did I improve for BBT13? Let's find out.

BBT13 Orc Record: 7/4/4 = 60% WR

BBT12 Dwarf Record: 5/4/6 = 46% WR

BBT12 Dark Elf Record: 2/1/8 = 16% WR

Looking at the stats from my three main rosters in the past BBT, we can see a DECENT improvement. I also think with a bit more luck, I could've done way better. At least 2 of loses and draws were winnable.

If you're a struggling coach, I recommended looking at getting some coaching sessions. I think I'm good proof that it can and will work if you put the effort and time into it.

There's always room to improve and I'm not finished learning yet. How will I over-come bad streaks/luck of games? We'll find out :)

If you've read up to this point, thanks for reading. I will be doing another set of these for my Norse team but none else till next BBT. Till next time o7

- Gobes
Posted by Gobes on Jan 09
rating 4.5 12
TELESNOT Season 7 episode 3
In 3rd Episode of the 7th season:

-Lots of suprises
-How to distract and Ogre
- Witch Elf scandal
- Border Princes dont get on their match...why?


(click image for the video)

Posted by Avreus on Jan 09
rating 0 1
Reaching Targets
Alternative title: dogs catching cars

Hey! Happy new year mate!

It's been 4+ years since I read cdassak's blog post, when I thought "hey, I want to do that too!", and one edition later, after OWA, Snotling, Khorne came to the fore, after having filled the [C] grid again (since GW decided to release yet another brand new team), I can finally say I have completed Blood Bowl!

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Amazon: RRR, RRR, Brawl, Qualifier
Black Orc: Minor
Chaos Chosen: RRR, Smack
Chaos Dwarf: RRR, Brawl
Chaos Renegades: RRR, XFL
Dark Elf: RRR, Brawl, XFL
Dwarf: RRR, Brawl
Elven Union: Brawl
Goblin: XFL
Gnome: XFL
Halfling: Qualifier
High Elf: Brawl
Human: RRR
Imperial Nobility: Smack
Khorne: RRR
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Lizardmen: Brawl
Necromantic Horror: RRR, Brawl
Norse: RRR, Brawl
Nurgle: Brawl
Ogre: RRR, Brawl
Old World Alliance: RRR, Brawl
Orc: RRR, Brawl, Qualifier, Minor
Shambling Undead: RRR, RRR, Brawl, Brawl
Slann: RRR
Snotling: RRR, RRR
Skaven: Brawl
Tomb Kings: RRR
Underworld Denizens: RRR
Vampire: RRR, Brawl, XFL
Wood Elf: Brawl
\

But have I? Do XFLs count? AD said so. Nevermind. Still 11 teams missing from my RRR palmares, and 8 others that I haven't won other types of tournaments with. I've taken part in a few Gauntlets, I've qualified for 3 Majors. There is still probably something else to aim for. Maybe I'm not geared for that kind of competition, for the endless grind to build the perfect high TV team. Self-imposed restraints are the worst, but they're also very comfortable excuses.

I'm glad and grateful I managed to get to this point, though, as it would have bugged me, for a while at least. Maybe a BBT run is on the cards, for old times' sake (likely), or even a proper run for a Major (unlikely), both as a sort of "last hurrah".

My BB is piping down at the moment, not a lot of time for it as before. The pandemic really gave me loads of practice, got pretty decent at it, but I can see I make more mistakes now that I play less and less. It's not a great feeling to be sloppy from lack of practice, with something you used to be better at. Family, work, life... and other hobbies I'd like to practice more these days. Not quitting, not yet, that'll probably never happen.

Ultimately I'm hoping to still be around for the craic, the testing, and the occasional [C] game. I'll try to hold on to CIBBL if possible. If the World Cup or Eurobowl is somewhere interesting, and I can manage to join a practice league for it, we'll make it a holiday with BB as an excuse. And now that Guffle Pusmaw is back, I'll certainly be around to cheer on anyone who tries to fill their non-Nurgle team with Rotters, or even be the one that makes it first! If you're interested, join via the group or the forum thread.

There's still another lengthy missal (cit.) that's in the works, tentatively titled "How to get easy matches", but that's for another day. Until then, see you on the pitch. Thanks Christer, thanks CJ, thanks everyone.
Posted by Java on Jan 09
rating 5.8 6