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amazingprizzini



Joined: Dec 08, 2009

Post   Posted: Nov 15, 2022 - 16:49 Reply with quote Back to top

Just wondering what everyone's thoughts on skill progressions for the new Amazon Blitzers and blockers. I don't quite know how hit and run will fit in for the bltizers, but here are my thoughts:

Blitzers:

Seems like there are two obvious paths for them, both trying to take advantage of their jump up skill.

Either build them as a wrackler (which seems to not use their hit and run skill well) or build a blodging, sidestepping, diving tackler.

Both seem like a good use of this player to me.

Blocker:

I've thought of two paths for the blocker, but I'm sure there are more.

Guided missile: Block, tackle mighty blow

The Mighty Roadblock: Block Guard Stand firm. Combined with defensive, this will be an awful piece to try and remove.

I imagine people will also get a lot of use out of them as ball carriers, with block, break tackle, and maybe sure hands?

Those are my thoughts on them. What are yours?
BeanBelly



Joined: Nov 14, 2019

Post   Posted: Nov 15, 2022 - 17:05 Reply with quote Back to top

Blitzer - one Block / one Wrestle seems ideal
Mine are both Block partly due to random skilling. One additionally has Tackle

Wrestle on a Thrower is working okay for me. Acts as the safety, and it keep the expensive Leader out of harms way. Wrestle is perhaps a liability in attack - but I intend to hand-off the ball to a Blitzer anyhow

Blocker - I have gone Block & Guard. Stand Firm next

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MerryZ



Joined: Nov 28, 2005

Post   Posted: Nov 15, 2022 - 18:22 Reply with quote Back to top

I have no idea why you would want your expensive blitzer on ground to get fouled when lino with wrestle does the same thing 90% of the time ?

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amazingprizzini



Joined: Dec 08, 2009

Post   Posted: Nov 15, 2022 - 18:54 Reply with quote Back to top

yeah, that's a fair point. I do like the blodge/sidestep/diving tackle for them. Diving tackle, if it works, will end their turn, so less of a risk of foul there.
Sp00keh



Joined: Dec 06, 2011

Post   Posted: Nov 15, 2022 - 20:02 Reply with quote Back to top

If a Blocker is the ball carrier, I would rather have +AGI for 40k rather than Break Tackle for 20k

I think: Blitzers are carriers so the primary one Block, Sidestep, +MV, +MV
The second one with Block, Tackle then whichever

Blockers: Block, Guard all day. Then probably Stand Firm, or Mighty Blow


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amazingprizzini



Joined: Dec 08, 2009

Post   Posted: Nov 15, 2022 - 20:04 Reply with quote Back to top

probably, but you can't exactly count on getting Ag+
Chrisdekok



Joined: Aug 09, 2021

Post   Posted: Nov 15, 2022 - 20:22 Reply with quote Back to top

Blocker with +ST, Block and Break Tackle would be good carrier. Can also add Sure Hands and +MA.
Garion26



Joined: Nov 28, 2021

Post   Posted: Nov 15, 2022 - 20:29 Reply with quote Back to top

Chrisdekok wrote:
Blocker with +ST, Block and Break Tackle would be good carrier. Can also add Sure Hands and +MA.

I think Strength 5, BLODGE, dodging out on a 2+ possibly with move 7 would be awesome but even starting from a good statline that's pretty impressive investment of SPP for roughly 230-250 roughly. Then again strength 5 blodge is pretty wild.
Sp00keh



Joined: Dec 06, 2011

Post   Posted: Nov 15, 2022 - 20:36 Reply with quote Back to top

Well, this horror is 345k and arguably the Jaguar would be better:
https://fumbbl.com/p/player?player_id=14666880
Chrisdekok



Joined: Aug 09, 2021

Post   Posted: Nov 15, 2022 - 20:38 Reply with quote Back to top

I think a Blocker carrier will gain plenty of SPP, trick is to roll +ST.
Chrisdekok



Joined: Aug 09, 2021

Post   Posted: Nov 15, 2022 - 20:40 Reply with quote Back to top

Or roll +ST twice like the dwarf beast for ST6 carrier:)
Sp00keh



Joined: Dec 06, 2011

Post   Posted: Nov 15, 2022 - 20:40 Reply with quote Back to top

Yea true
It's 2/16 chance of getting +ST, and you've got 6 shots at it.
5 slots if you take Block first
Sp00keh



Joined: Dec 06, 2011

Post   Posted: Nov 15, 2022 - 20:40 Reply with quote Back to top

ST5 Amazon would Break Tackle on a 1+ btw
Chrisdekok



Joined: Aug 09, 2021

Post   Posted: Nov 15, 2022 - 20:43 Reply with quote Back to top

Can also be useful as cage breaker on defense with 1+ dodge.
Chrisdekok



Joined: Aug 09, 2021

Post   Posted: Nov 15, 2022 - 20:45 Reply with quote Back to top

Like a +AG, Break tackle Ogre but without Bonehead and having Dodge for free.
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