Kzarik
Joined: Sep 25, 2016
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Feb 19, 2019 - 04:38 |
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Context matters...random Ranked game? Score tied? I'll generally stick the ball in the end zone. In league, I'll do stabs and 3db and maybe if a high value target is vulnerable that I'll hit that 2db w/ RR...maybe. League position matters, etc. |
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Mattius
Joined: Sep 03, 2006
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Feb 19, 2019 - 08:06 |
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As far as I can understand, the issue is more people who take stupid risks instead of scoring? It's a bit annoying tbh, but the day will come when they get 4 skulls. |
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Tripleskull
Joined: Oct 12, 2003
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Feb 19, 2019 - 08:41 |
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There are two valid reasons for not blocking in turn 8.
1) You don't want to risk it before scoring a TD
2) You feel really sorry for your opponent
The general rule is that you should optimize SPP and even more importantly if you have not won the game, then you should make your opponent pay in blood for robbing you of victory. Not to get revenge but to not make it too easy for people to risk their players in an effort to snatch the win.
The idea that you can just put your Wardancers etc. in the pit and then expect them not to get hurt just because you have secured the win and the hurt is "pointless" is really silly.
Managing the risk of getting hurt is part of the riskmanagement in blood bowl. This is also the reason that fouling in turn 16 is often the right thing to do. |
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Verminardo
Joined: Sep 27, 2006
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Feb 19, 2019 - 09:38 |
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This thread might be older than some of our coaches. |
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Domfluff
Joined: Dec 23, 2016
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Feb 19, 2019 - 09:50 |
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I try not to block on any turn, physical contact is weird and icky. |
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bghandras
Joined: Feb 06, 2011
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Feb 19, 2019 - 10:10 |
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If you blocked me in turn15, then no moral basis for complain. If you left free blocks for me, then no practical basis for complain. Same for fouling.
P.S. Turn 16 should be treated almost like turn8. |
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Rawlf
Joined: Jul 15, 2007
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Feb 19, 2019 - 10:59 |
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I think we are onto something here.
Let us try to exchange arguments to construct one objectively true theory on why the only ethically acceptable behavior is how I do it.
Should be solved quickly, and the subject is worthwhile. |
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Kondor
Joined: Apr 04, 2008
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Feb 19, 2019 - 11:04 |
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I will always block in T16. I will even blitz with a legend for fun. From time to time I will drop a T16 gang foul.
It is part of the game. I don't play to build teams. First I play to have fun. Second I play to win. Hearing a sploosh sound is a lot of fun. |
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gamelsetlmatch
Joined: Mar 05, 2013
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Feb 19, 2019 - 11:24 |
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Ogre Watches are the new Pie? |
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Faulcon
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Feb 19, 2019 - 13:10 |
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Dominik wrote: | asteflix wrote: | Blocking turn 16 is a-okay by me. |
So why do you reply to a 15 year old thread? |
I need this guy for my undead team. I reckon he could raise at least two zombies per game instead of my current necromancer who only gets me one. |
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Matthueycamo
Joined: May 16, 2014
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Feb 22, 2019 - 00:10 |
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Hahaha brilliant, got to be one of the largest necros of a thread I have ever seen. I'm trying to think what the hell I was doing in 2003? Probably playing cricket or painting Tau, or painting Tau whilst playing cricket |
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Lorebass
Joined: Jun 25, 2010
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elara wrote: | Some coaches don't seem to like it any more than being fouled in the last turn. What is the general attitude? |
They should take up Monopoly Full time. |
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asteflix
Joined: Jan 20, 2014
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Feb 22, 2019 - 03:44 |
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I think one of the biggest problems I have with turn 16 blocking is people aiming for more difficult casualties on better players. Like taking a 2d on a blodge legend instead of a 3d on a rookie lino. |
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Amon242
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Feb 22, 2019 - 03:48 |
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ah, it was a simpler time back then |
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pythrr
Joined: Mar 07, 2006
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Feb 22, 2019 - 04:00 |
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why block when you can gang foul in 16? |
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