| Poll |
| Is this ruleset better than the last one? |
| Yes |
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52% |
[ 37 ] |
| No |
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30% |
[ 22 ] |
| Dammit, I'm hungry! |
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16% |
[ 12 ] |
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| Total Votes : 71 |
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Malmir
Joined: May 20, 2008
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May 15, 2026 - 18:41 |
 
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We've all been playing this ruleset for a couple of months now. So, a simple question. Overall, for whatever reason (feel free to post said reason), is this ruleset better than the previous one? Straight yes or no. Kitchen ran out of pies.
I would/will vote yes overall, simply because I think there are more teams I can play and have a chance with - the gap between the top tier and the rest narrowed, and vamp even got a teeny, tiny, have-to-really-want-to-see-it nerf. Happy days. But what do you, oh wise one, think...? |
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Drrek
Joined: Jul 23, 2012
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May 15, 2026 - 19:13 |
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This edition is a mixed bag to me, there is some better, some worse, overall I think it the bad outweighs the good.
But this edition has (for some reason) still 0 FAQs or erratas, whereas the old has had years, so its definitely too early to tell how it will end up looking by the end of its lifecycle like 2020 is now. |
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Sp00keh
Joined: Dec 06, 2011
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May 15, 2026 - 19:58 |
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the writing is a shambles and needs fixes / faqs etc, they re-wrote stuff that just didn't need it
overall they didn't ruin the game and it's still basically the same, but there is some nice improvements so i've voted 'yes'
i like they changed all the rosters cos it refreshes the meta.
but, it kinda sucks they made all the rosters really over-complicated. too many skills all over the place on too many positionals, for no good reason
Garion calls this 'over described' and i agree
on the other hand, the chop from 0-4 positionals to 0-2 so they could align with the boxsets, actually has made the game have a bit more focus on linemen, teams feel less 'skewed' now
it's a bit less.. positional-bowl now
not sure if i'd claim that's good strategy-wise or not really. maybe it is
oh and, there's too much admin. admin-bowl. mainly on tabletop
too many gimmicks to keep track of that don't add much to the actual game |
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JackassRampant
Joined: Feb 26, 2011
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May 15, 2026 - 22:04 |
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Was it one of Mao's top officials who, when asked about the long-term effects of the French Revolution, sais something like, "it's too soon to tell"? |
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Garion
Joined: Aug 19, 2009
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May 15, 2026 - 22:24 |
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| Sp00keh wrote: | it kinda sucks they made all the rosters really over-complicated. too many skills all over the place on too many positionals, for no good reason
Garion calls this 'over described' and i agree
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I can't take credit for that term. The creator of blood bowl JJ said - Its important when designing Rosters and players that they aren't over described. That they are kept simple, which allows players to develop and grow. A player shouldn't feel "finished" before levelling up.
Losing JJ in the design process is like starwars without Lucas, yes its still got lightsabers. But deep down we know its a total mess.
As for the OP its a comparable mess to last edition pre faq/errata, let's see if they can fix some of this mess in time like they did last edition. |
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RDaneel
Joined: Feb 24, 2023
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May 15, 2026 - 22:25 |
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These rules make the game more fun, but they also increase the power of RNG IMAO
They’re great for casual leagues where friends get together to play and have a good time.
But they’re frustrating for those who love competitive play, where the coach who makes the fewest mistakes should generally win and be rewarded.
These ruleset are less balanced, add more chaos, are poorly written, and rushed, with plenty of issues mistakes of a 1st draft. With BB2020, I think a big step forward was taken in trying to make the game more balanced and now we did step back.
I don’t really feel like putting in the effort to learn how to play better anymore; I stopped play competitive since a while also for this.
I’m hoping for a FAQ or Designer’s review that will improve things but i have small hope.
I voted no |
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Loon
Joined: Aug 14, 2024
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May 15, 2026 - 22:56 |
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No, it is significantly worse, and the last was significantly worse than the LRB.
The fact that a majority of people are able to say this edition doesn’t suck with a straight face is another sign of the complete feminization and impending collapse of western society. If you don’t hate this edition you are likely an NPC golem with no soul. |
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koadah
Joined: Mar 30, 2005
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May 15, 2026 - 23:24 |
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| Loon wrote: | No, it is significantly worse, and the last was significantly worse than the LRB.
The fact that a majority of people are able to say this edition doesn’t suck with a straight face is another sign of the complete feminization and impending collapse of western society. If you don’t hate this edition you are likely an NPC golem with no soul. |
That probably depends on your definition of "better" and "worse" in this context.
If "better" = "I like it" and
"worse" = "I don't like it"
I'd still vote "Dammit, I'm hungry!" 
| RDaneel wrote: | These rules make the game more fun, but they also increase the power of RNG IMAO
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How is this version more "fun"?
(Don't bother answering if you think you have told me already  ) |
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Sp00keh
Joined: Dec 06, 2011
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May 15, 2026 - 23:31 |
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i feel u missed obvious troll |
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Zelmor
Joined: Sep 29, 2022
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May 15, 2026 - 23:39 |
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I think so. Obviously errata is needed and the book is a mess, but the game is more dynamic in my opinion. That or elves are having a better time. |
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koadah
Joined: Mar 30, 2005
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May 16, 2026 - 00:04 |
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JackassRampant
Joined: Feb 26, 2011
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May 16, 2026 - 02:25 |
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The unforced errors are hard to ignore. The main ideas I mostly like.
The errata will make or break this edition for me. For now, my outlook is somewhat negative, which is very frustrating because I like a lot of it. But my problems with it are fixable (skill costing, 1+ characteristic dynamics) or navigable (Devious skills). Oh, and I miss having a killstack, even if I don't miss the one we did have. 2020 was the same, though. |
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Carthage
Joined: Mar 18, 2021
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May 16, 2026 - 04:19 |
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I voted no because its basically the same level to me.
The throwing fix was nice, and I like the skill up changes, half priced randoms was not a good idea.
But offsetting that is steady footing, throw a rock, and some rosters not having anything to do with their money.
If its better, its slightly better. |
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ClayInfinity
Joined: Aug 15, 2003
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May 16, 2026 - 14:45 |
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I voted No because I dont agree with the principles of Sprue Bowl. I just find that lazy game design. Sure its shaken up the meta and thats ok... but I really hate how my TT miniatures are now semi obsolete and I need to source extensive numbers of linemen and in league play, you kinda run out of things to buy!
I just find it kind of counter productive from a miniatures company to require us to use less miniatures?
As for game rules... its Blood Bowl. I have been playing since 2nd Ed in 1988... so rules come and go and i still love the game, but is it "better"? No...
(Note, I have said before that I thought BB2020 was perhaps the BEST ruleset since 1988) |
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Carnis
Joined: Feb 03, 2009
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May 16, 2026 - 18:42 |
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So BB2020 was a lot about out of the box teams being strong (dwarf). Think faster progression now prefers progressing teams, and so I like the variety that comes with 15 season teams diverging.
Block & passing rules are cleaner (now if you skull vs a mb player, he hits you with an mb player).
Theres a lot of useless skills, but they dont affect gameplay, because reasonable coaches dont buy them.
So all in all, I think its a very good iteration of the rules.
As for nostalgics. Lrb was not better imo. The player removal ratios were nuts.
Claw not stacking on armor with mb I think is a fairly good design choice. Fouling is still powerful, but you need a lot of assists or it might backfire. |
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