def909
Joined: Oct 25, 2005
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Mar 06, 2006 - 19:20 |
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I just got lucky with my Treeman - doubles on his first skillroll. I was thinking of giving him Pro instead of Block. Benefits of Pro are: take root only every 12th action, possible rerolling of block dice, reroll of dodge moves. Isn´t that more useful than block? What do you think? |
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Curro
Joined: Jun 07, 2005
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Mar 06, 2006 - 19:23 |
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MrMojo
Joined: Apr 17, 2004
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Mar 06, 2006 - 19:29 |
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Block pro only works half of the time. |
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PjPants
Joined: Jan 20, 2005
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Mar 06, 2006 - 19:32 |
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with my halfling team i took pass |
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hunter
Joined: Aug 11, 2003
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Mar 06, 2006 - 19:32 |
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You may also want to consider Dodge (take Break Tackle next) and Sure Feet.
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Optihut
Joined: Dec 16, 2004
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Mar 06, 2006 - 19:37 |
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def909 wrote: | I just got lucky with my Treeman - doubles on his first skillroll. I was thinking of giving him Pro instead of Block. Benefits of Pro are: take root only every 12th action, possible rerolling of block dice, reroll of dodge moves. Isn´t that more useful than block? What do you think? |
How did you calculate the 1/12 odds for take root? I am coming up with 7/72 of it not working with pro.
Still, I wouldn't worry about take roots, I'd rather take block. |
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Idolen
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Mar 06, 2006 - 19:45 |
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Depending of what type of opposition you want, Tackle could be a good choice. If you gonna elfbowl a lot then he can burn some re-rolls that way and if he's blocking on LOS there's often some guys there w/o block, just remember to use him last |
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nin
Joined: May 27, 2005
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Mar 06, 2006 - 20:16 |
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I'll go Block also and then Multiple Block, Pro is better if you are playing fling imho |
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DonTomaso
Joined: Feb 20, 2005
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Mar 06, 2006 - 20:18 |
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I'd go Tackle... Most ppl try to dodge you rather than block you...
Oh... what Idolen said...
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hauge
Joined: Oct 23, 2005
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Mar 06, 2006 - 20:20 |
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Block! Take root isn't that much of an issue with a MA of 2 - he's slow even if he does move... The same goes for pro for dodge rolls - if he fails hes dodge, he'll still stay on his feet due to Stand Firm... All in all, the advantage of getting Pro aren't that big if you don't have Block. Sure you can re-roll block-dice with it, but you really shouldn't be blocking with a tree that much untill it has block (and preferably make it three-dice block).
Block is the answer IMHO |
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def909
Joined: Oct 25, 2005
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Mar 06, 2006 - 20:21 |
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Optihut wrote: | def909 wrote: | I just got lucky with my Treeman - doubles on his first skillroll. I was thinking of giving him Pro instead of Block. Benefits of Pro are: take root only every 12th action, possible rerolling of block dice, reroll of dodge moves. Isn´t that more useful than block? What do you think? |
How did you calculate the 1/12 odds for take root? I am coming up with 7/72 of it not working with pro.
Still, I wouldn't worry about take roots, I'd rather take block. |
You´re right, of course, I forgot proper maths here for a second
Still, the benfit is quite substantial imho. Also, dodging into multiple tackle zones (always worth a try with sf) succeeds in 23.6%. The 7/72 apply to sprints too - useful for such a slow player |
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Plorg
Joined: May 08, 2005
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Mar 06, 2006 - 20:24 |
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Pro if your Treeman throws TTMs (Halflings).
Block if your Treeman does not throw TTMs (Wood Elf). |
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Mnemon
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Mar 06, 2006 - 20:32 |
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I'd rather go pass if it is for TTMs. Doesn't matter that much if he takes root - still can throw small ones.
But as the title already mentions that it is a Wood Elf treeman ...
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def909
Joined: Oct 25, 2005
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Mar 06, 2006 - 20:33 |
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Another factor is that I play other elf teams most of the time. That means the treeman usually never needs block for defensive purposes. So it boils down to an advantage when throwing blocks (important for a player who earns all his spps with casualties) versus generally better chances when doing _anything_. I still think Pro might be the better choice... |
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pac
Joined: Oct 03, 2005
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Mar 06, 2006 - 20:57 |
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def909 wrote: | Another factor is that I play other elf teams most of the time ... |
/boo
(Seriously, check the news, Wood Elf coaches. Then check out the Forest Fools' past opponents. That's right, they're still here after 600 games of playing a wide variety of opponents. There's nothing to be scared of! )
(And take Block.) |
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