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FUMBBL, the online Blood Bowl league

FUMBBL is the largest online Blood Bowl league in the world and is completely free to join. Play whenever you feel like it, or join one of our many tournaments and player run leagues - you decide!

If you need help to get started you should take a look at the User Guide
DLE is in the final stages of the season 14, so that means playoffs and then the Draft.

The league is looking to recruit one, possibly two coaches, and then for interested coaches who might want to join the reserve list.

For all about the DLE, please see our group page here.

DLE is a draft league with custom rules, so at the end of season, a coach gets to pick from a pool of players to be added to his squad for the coming season, to hopefully give a boost to teams which had a rough season.

We have customisable teams icons and great friendly discord.

Its a great group of coaches, committed to 10 day rounds with divisional rivalries and year end awards, all based on NFL style league play.

Season is almost over, so it's a great opportunity to take over a team and shape it for the start of next season, through trades with other coaches and the upcoming Draft.

If you are interested or want to know a bit more, feel free to ask here, msg me or find me on discord.

Cheers

BigF
Posted by bigf on December 03
rating 6 0
Oh! Oh! We're SOO close on that High Brawl. Sure the Low Brawl is closer... but that High Brawl is so much rarer!
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): 4
Hi (from 1805 TV up): 2


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 December 03
rating 6 1

Bilan 8e JOURNEE :


La 8e journée s'est clôturée jeudi soir, la saison régulière avance, il ne reste à présent que 3 journées à jouer pour la grande majorité des équipes, certaines ayant déjà joué leur match de J9. Les différents tableaux de classement ont été mis a jour, vous pouvez les consulter ci dessous:

CLASSEMENT GENERAL

CLASSEMENT EQUIPES

CLASSEMENT INDIVIDUEL

PARIS SPORTIFS

Norn remporte donc les pronostiques sur cette 8e journée totalisant 17pts, juste devant ses accolytes Muad, 15pts et Caracolito, 12pts.
Au classement général, Karkass conserve son siège de leader incontesté de grand voyant avec 81pts, Norn, 76pts et Caracolito, 68pts complètent le podium.
Bien sur rien n'est joué, une mauvaise journée de pronos et tout peut changer.

-------------------------------

Pour info, la deadline de la 9e journée court jusqu'au 10 décembre minuit.



# MEILLEUR JOUEUR DE LA JOURNEE:

Le meilleur joueur de cette journée a été décerné à Brian Cohen, joueur gobelin des Black'n Waaagh coachés par Fienoss. Il réalise un joli match avec 2 touchdowns marqués et un trophée de mvp du match. il fait donc à minima conserver son rang à son équipe et à son coach.




Divisions Jupiler Nord
Bien malin celui qui aura donné les qualifiés pour les 3 tournois de fin de saison dans cette division Jupiler Nord tellement les écarts sont serrés, tout le monde peut prétendre à tout encore même si mathématiquement, ça risque de devenir compliqué pour les Middenheim Vultures.

Divisions Jupiler Sud
Rien de figé non plus dans cette division sud mais les Warpstones Scientists semblent ne pas vouloir lâcher leur place de leader. L'équipe est d'ailleurs en tête de deux classements, celui de la meilleure attaque et de l'équipe ayant parcourue le plus de yards.
Derrière eux, tout est encore jouable, les écarts sont plutôt restreints, 7pts séparent seulement le 5e du second de la division.

Divisions Jupiler Ouest
Dans cette division ouest, c'est un tout autre scénario, les West Bengals Nagas n'ont besoin que d'une victoire pour être sur de participer aux playoffs, derrière eux probablement une place à se disputer pour trois équipes mais les Etalons Burgondais ont pris une belle avance.
Enfin en fond de classement il sera compliqué pour les Magic Ball et les Tinker Belles d'éviter le challenge kronengob.
PLusieurs de ces équipes jouent toutefois sur d'autres tableaux, les Numas Titans sont actuellement la meilleure équipe bloqueuse et les Magic Ball trustent tous les trophées de passe, qu'ils soient individuels ou par équipe.

Divisions Jupiler Est
le suspens est tombé jeudi dernier en soirée, les Skarognards de Skyre sont champions de division, et ce à trois journées de la fin de la saison régulière. Bravo à eux et à leur coach pour ce quasi sans fautes jusqu'ici qui donne à la franchise son 7e titre de champion de div.
Derrière eux tout est encore possible pour les 4 équipes suivantes, seul les Union Elfique Ortobesh sont à la traîne au classement qui devrait les voir, sauf regain de forme, jouer le challenge en fin de saison.
On notera toutefois la bonne première place au classement du bashlord de Sakkaj des Throgg's Tramplers et Cidou des Sunlights des Tropiques qui est toujours en lice pour celui de meilleur intercepteur.

Divisions Budweiser Nord
La fin de saison devrait déboucher sur une place en challenge pour les Puissances de la Ruine qui montre un retard conséquent sur l'équipe qui les précède au classement. L'équipe mène la danse pour le trophée passoire toutefois.
Les Jupiler True Drinkers ne devraient quant à eux pas voir les playoffs selon toute vraisemblance, pour les 3 autres équipes, pas de plans sur la comète, Nuffle s'en chargera.
Quelque chose à suivre aussi, celui du classement de meilleure équipe fouleuse pour les Washingt'Ork Grinskins, c'est aussi dasn cette équipe qu'officie Tazozo, crampon d'or actuel de la saison.

Divisions Budweiser Sud
Une division sud compliquée à déchiffrer, des écarts de points assez minimes et pas le même nombre de matchs pour les équipe dus au forfait pour la saison de l'équipe des Hexoatl Bruisers.
l'accession aux playoffs sera tout de même compliqué pour les Equarisseurs d'Altdorf qui devrait au mieux se battre pour une place en coupe, tout comme les Celestials Comets. Pour le reste, l'avenir nous le dira.
On note tout de même la première place au classement de meilleure destructrice pour les Dead's of Karna.

Divisions Budweiser Ouest
Mathématiquement, seul les Arracheurs Mélancoliques, actuellement dernier de la division ne peuvent pas prétendre aux playoffs, toutes les autres équipes ont encore leur chance, la 9 journée à venir risque déjà d'être cruciale.
2 équipes de cette division se partagent la première place pour l'équipe ayant la meilleure défense, les Little Big Adventure et les Renardes Eveillées.
Côté trophée individuel, Grant Danleta et Gimli, 2 joueurs des Little Big Adventure, occupent tous les 2 la première place du joueur le plus endurant de la saison.

Divisions Est
Il existe déjà des écarts important dans cette division même si avec 3 matchs restant, beaucoup de choses sont encore possible. Il semblerait quand même que les Everbold Unicorns ne puissent pas monter plus haut que le challenge.
Les halflings des Cutes Heroes ne verront quant à eux pas les playoffs à moins d'un miracle et de sacrés concours de circonstances.
Pour les 4 autres équipes, tout reste possible fonction des divers matchs restants. il sera compliqué pour l'équipe championne JBL en titre, les Altherat de Kartof, de se qualifier pour les playoffs, ayant déjà un retard de 10pts sur le second.

Bonne J9 à tous !!!
Posted by Sharkrudi on December 03
rating 5.7 1
2023 12 03
All the league news fit to print and then some!

Compiled from across FUMBBL, this is all the news that's come to my little furry ears. If you know more that is going on, please let razmus know so he can add it to the next edition, which should be the middle of December. Trying to pull in as much of what's going on around FUMBBL so folks can find even more ways not to get all their real-life work done. (It's hours earlier than I'd anticipated because this coach contracted Covid-19; so no tabletop tournament for me today. See if you can spot my drug addled comments sprinkled amongst the notes.)

The census says that there are 1058 distinct, active coaches on FUMBBL who play in leagues. Two numbers are given for the range of the league size, because there isn't a single good indicator. 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. League Commissioners who have erased# coaches on your roster, please kick them when you have the chance... they aren't coming back.

This week for each group, I've tried to track down where Mega-Stars are allowed to play, but added notes in the Rules section about star players.



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

These are the
leagues closest
to looking for
more coaches
right now.
New to Bloodbowl?145 Club Actively Recruiting!!, and now with a cuddlefest!
Earth, and want casual/chill gamesChillax Zone
Earth, modified BB2020 rostersSpelledaren's next big thing several slots open.
New ZealandDIBBL in playoffs now
New Zealand, SL teamsOSBBL in playoffs now
UKWIL might start another division if enough interest
Europe, Random SL20 rostersLiga Snota w Worku Actively recruiting!! Playoff finals!


Timezone/RegionWorld, but focused on Coaches new to Bloodbowl or new to FUMBBL (but especially new to Blood Bowl!)
106-112
RulesBB2020 (no Mega-Stars)
Current statusMid-Holiday Season Cuddlefest just began and runs until mid-December -- see datom's blog post on the subject for more information. 145 Box Challenge is a way of encouraging 145 players into the wider site, for the more experienced 145 players since you will play concurrent with the Blackbox Trophy. The 145 Anniversary Cup is into the quarter-finals with six coaches remaining. A new cup for everyone will follow.

The new mentoring program continues. Mentoring is more specific/personal/tailored advice but there is a lot of demand and not enough mentors at the moment, if you want to be mentored come and register your interest at the 145 discord (link below).
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.
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
189-190
RulesBB2020 resurrection/non-progression with promotion and relegation (tournament rules: no Star Players)
Current statusSeason three continues, and is almost to round 6 of 7.
Next stepsPromotion, relegation and recruiting. Should be some fisticuffs concerning Khemri vs Tomb Kings and how to grate them again. The league has gotten the attention of quite a few really good Blood Bowl coaches who hadn't previously played on FUMBBL, so the competition is fierce. many are watching the potential of progression up and down the divisions with some interest. If you're interested come back early in 2024, and I'll see you in the bottom swiss!
To contactContact Storr and/or join them on their own Super League Discord.


Timezone/RegionEurope but with coaches from everywhere. Large, fluff heavy league. (Effectively Global)
66-68
RulesBB2020 with modified Secret League, and customized BB2016 skill progression. Only one team per roster. (Custom stars, with subpar apothecaries.)
Current statusYear 11, Autumn tournaments with teams grouped by prestige have started and are in round 1 of 7.
Next stepsYear 11, Winter 'friendlies' follow... folks have the opportunity to play a few games during the quiet period before Spring Regionals slaughter all the young'ens.
To contactNew teams either enter a Youngbloods tournament or the general mix depending on timing, and with a league this large they're almost always recruiting. If you're an established FUMBBL coach who has been considering joining CIBBL, now is still a pretty good time! Contact C0ddlefish and/or join them on the SL Discord in their own section. (But 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
27-42
RulesBB2020, Sprint format, low competitive. All sprints, intended to just be fun games. (no Mega-Stars)
Current statusThird season kicked off, and will run until mid-December. I'm seeing a fair number of coaches looking for matches for Chillax. Sambre took the top spot away from Blasphemy, but there's a couple weeks left to go.
Next stepsLather, rinse, and repeat. Make a team anytime, and play some relaxing Blood Bowl!
To contactContact koadah.


Timezone/RegionGlobal, divided into Americas, European, and Oceania divisions
15-21
RulesBB2020, but all the players are ST 5+, high TV, two week rounds (17 games per season!). Emphasis on BASH. (Yes Mega-Stars, but big-guy stars only)
Current statusPhase 2 of Season 2 finishing up round 3 of 7. One filler team could be replaced by you!
Next stepsSeason 2 playoffs.
To contactknine on site or their Discord.


Timezone/RegionGlobal, 14 day rounds to facilitate cross tz scheduling
14-14
RulesSL2020 resurrection/non-progression, with some additional rosters and customization. (Yes Mega-Stars, but they are an expensive buy during team creation!)
Current statusSeason 6 - Round 6 of 6.
Next stepsThere will be a bit of a hiatus after the Season 6 winner is announced.
To contactContact Java.


“Spelledaren’s next big thing”
Timezone/RegionGlobal, open round robin+playoffs
13-13
RulesBB2020 with "some minor tweaks". (Custom star player handling)
Current statusSeason 2, open round robin. There are still SEVERAL OPEN SLOTS, for anyone still interested. If you're interested in trying something a little different with coaches from all around the world, talk to spelledaren. "There is still a spot in The Next Big Thing, but we are just a week from playoff and the end of season 2. But if you play a game you get the end of season bonus! Special rosters and open round Robin means you only play games you feel like playing, no schedule."
Next stepsSeason 2 playoffs
To contactContact spelledaren.


Timezone/RegionGlobal, 10-11 day rounds (Wed/Sun deadlines) to facilitate scheduling.
*
RulesBB2020, 4M teams, (almost all) star players.
Current status(quiet) The next All Star Bowl will start in when eight teams have signed up.
Next stepsAll Stars Winter Bowl in January 2024.
To contactContact koadah.


Timezone/RegionOceania (GMT +7 to +12)
43-54
RulesBB2020, possibly the original league on Fumbbl to implement seasons! (Yes Mega-Stars)
Current statusSeason XCVIII (98) round 6 of 7
Next stepsEnd of season XCVIII games.
To contactTalk to Wozzaa 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
23-33
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)
Current statusSeason 35 Playoffs in round 2/3 of 3.
Next stepsEnd of season activities, then Season 36. If you're in the target audience, talk to ramchop about next season; it appears there are only four games left in this season!
To contactContact ramchop
or jump into DIBBL discord
.


Timezone/RegionNew Zealand/Australian time zone preference With a bit of a lean towards NZ
17-24
RulesSL2020, each roster can only be represented once, with two week rounds. (No Mega-Stars)
Current statusSeason 11 playoff tournaments of various forms. Splatterfest has two (maybe three) games left, and the Sucker Cup XI is up to the second of four rounds, and there's a stocking on the doorknob for everyone else.
Next stepsPreparing for Season XII. If you were interested in OSBBL, you already missed out in the Sucker Cup, but could probably participate in the Season XII if you contact Trickey SOON.
To contactPM Trickey on FUMBBL
or get in touch on their channel on the DIBBL Discord
.


Timezone/RegionItalian Language/Italy
60-60
RulesBB2020 (Yes Mega-Stars)
Current statusFirst half of Season 33 is into round 4/5 of 5.
Next stepsSecond half of Season 33, then the playoffs.
To contactAle_Kubbo


Timezone/RegionFrench Language/Europe TZ
46-46
RulesBB2020, with promotion and relegation, and roster rotation. (It appears that teams can be relegated right out of existence.) (Custom Star Players)
Current statusSeason 32. Round 9 of 11.
Next stepsPlayoffs
Post Season. Recruit. Draft teams/rosters. If you're interested, might be a good time to get in touch with them, so you can get into the Draft early.
To contactSharkrudi, Thoriin, Darkvatar, or Phags or visit their Discord


Timezone/RegionEurope (Spanish Language), but some non-European
42-42
RulesBB2020; promotion and relegation; race uniqueness within divisions enforced. (Yes Mega-Stars)
Current statusDivided into three big divisions, the first season has enter divisional play.
Next stepsTop teams from each division will enter the playoffs to determine the champion!
To contactContact MrToyce for more information and join.


Timezone/RegionUK timezone, give or take a couple, and English language
40-42
RulesBB2020 (No Mega-Stars)
Current statusSeason LXIX (69) Round 2/3/4 of 7. (Looks like a stalled game in Albany.) (Currently five full divisions of eight. Two more teams ready to go, just need two more to setup some open division play for the season. Not actively recruiting, but if you were interested in playing in WIL, now would be a good time to contact DaCoach.)
Next stepsPromotion/Relegation. (Lather, rinse, repeat.)
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/France
33-33
RulesSecret League 2020, with customizations - with custom star players!
Current statusSeason 6, Playoff tournaments have just begun, five three-round KO tournaments.
Phase 3, FIFA rankings and invitations for next season.
Next stepsMy notes say FIFA rankings and invitations for next season.
To contactContact Diablange for more information and join them on their Discord (ask Diablange for a invitation if interested).


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 14, Championship playoffs in round 2 of 4.
Three phases:1(SoS), 2(interconference play), 3(intraconference play), championship playoffs
Next stepsCelebration and the traditional consumption of social drugs, bunch of awards, a few scandals. Then it's drafting for the next season and the players jet off to exotic pre-season camps. (If you already aren't on the wait-list, contact BigF. Remember, only 32 slots for DLE.)
To contactBigF is in charge of the wait list.


Timezone/RegionFinish Language/Finland
27-27
RulesBB2020 (Yes Mega-Stars)
Current statusSeason 10, divisional play, round 7* of 7. (*Looks like one stalled game in round 6 yet.)
Next stepsSeason 10 knockout tournament.
To contactContact Jopotzuki or visit thier Discord for more information and join.



Timezone/RegionGerman Language/Central Europe TZ
26-26
RulesBB2020, with building and league modes (Yes Mega-Stars)
Current statusSeason 16, round 5 of 5/7 of divisional play.
Next stepsEnd of season playoff tournaments.
To contactjurisch and join them on Discord.


Timezone/RegionEurope, with two week rounds.
21-23
RulesBB2020 limited to a single team per roster. Invitational. With FLUFF! (Yes Mega-Stars)
Current statusSeason 3 (Still quiet. Anyone got a fork?).
Next stepsMore Season 3 zanniness, maybe half a knock-out tournament?
To contactSee Lasgalen, datom, or det about an invitation.


Timezone/RegionEurope/Ukraine (Ukrainian Coaches)
16-18
RulesBB2020 (Yes Mega-Stars)
Current statusSeveral active Open Round Robin tournaments, and two other Bowls running as Round Robin in rounds 3 of 5/7.
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)
12-12
RulesSL2020, Randomly assigned SL20 rosters. (Yes Mega-Stars)
Current statusSeason 4 playoffs, round 3 of 3. Finals between rayhell and Jaskier. (Anyone else getting déjà vu?)
Next stepsActively recruiting for season 5.
To contactContact Avreus for more information and to join. Join them on their discord.


Timezone/RegionFrench Language/Central Europe TZ
12-12
RulesBB2020, with custom rosters, limit two teams per roster. (Yes Mega-Stars)
Current statusSeason 6, Round 2 of 5.
Next stepsSeason 6 playoffs.
To contactDiablange



Nuffle's Will League - League for people with strong nerves
Timezone/RegionEurope (Polish and English Language)
11-12
RulesBB2020, without rerolls and random level ups. With custom Star-player roster made out of players from past season.
Current statusSeason 4, Playoffs, round 1 of 3.
Next stepsSeason 5 recruiting, team creation, and drafting.
1. Recruiting players for new season, 2. Team Creation, 3. Group Drafting, 4. Season games (round robin), 5. Play-offs, 6. New season starts

To contactContact Avreus or Jaskier for more information and join.


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 4 in round 2 of 9.
Next stepsSeason 4 playoffs.
To contactThe_Murker (Owner), det, darkwing2k6, and misterlonestar


Timezone/RegionAmericas
46-57
RulesBB2020, with custom seasons, and no stunty teams. (Yes Mega-stars, but Dribblesnot and Cindy are banished.)
Current status
Congrats to knine's Air Force Falconorcs, our newly crowned Champions!
One bowl game left of Season 43, but it's a biggie -- the Uluthan's Rose Bowl!
Teams are actively preparing themselves for Season 44 with graduates having already left for the NBFL draft board. A new slate of Non-AQ teams will join the rookie ranks, and everyone has been sending their players to exotic summer camps to heal those persistent injuries.
Next stepsSeason 44 will begin very soon.
To contactex-convict or HyperboLemuR or Nelphine on site, or NCBB Discord


Timezone/RegionAmericas
34-46
RulesBB2020, balanced number of teams from each roster! (No Mega-stars)
Current statusSeason 5 FA Cup in round 3 of 5, with three games left. Returning teams are redrafting now.
Next stepsSeason 6. Season 6 leagues (groupings) have been drafted, with one gold, one silver, and two bronze leagues this time around... and I don't see any empty slots at this time.
To contactHyperboLemuR on site or the NWBL Discord.


Second Sons Blood Bowl League
Timezone/RegionAmericas TZ
36-36
RulesBB2020 with some initial boost to starting teams, roughly two week rounds (Yes Mega-stars)
Current statusSeason 3, division play: round 7 of 11
Next stepsSeason 3 playoffs
To contactHouseBlackfyre on site.


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 31 Conference Playoffs, Round 1 of 3.
Next stepsThe Super Bowl.
To contactTo be put on the waiting list for an invitation, contact Bazakastine or dashergeaux and join them on the NBFL Discord. The league is limited to 32 franchise teams.


Timezone/RegionOntario, Canada & Time Zone friends
25-26
RulesBB2020, roughly weekly rounds. (Yes Mega-stars)
Current statusSeason 8, just a few games remaining.
Next stepsSeason 8 PLAYOOFS (I think)!
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
18-18
RulesBB2020 with redraft and what looks like a bounty system! (Yes Mega-stars)
Current status"First Season" (with Divisions), Round 6 of 7.
Next stepsPlayoffs.
To contactVaradal, primary communication via WhatsApp.


Timezone/RegionAmericas
16-16
RulesSL2020 (Secret League 2020) (No Mega-stars)
Current statusSeason 5, round 4/4 of 9/11.
Next stepsEnd of season tournaments (mid-February).
To contactrazmus on site, or SLA20 channel on the Secret League Discord.


Tilean Super League (TSL)
Major League Rugby (MLR)
Timezone/RegionAmericas
8-11
RulesBB2020, (TSL) Draft League drawing from => (MLR) BB7s (Star players appear to be missing.)
Current statusTSL - (still quiet). MLR - MRL Interdivisional, round 5 of 7
Next steps
To contactGridironman on site.



Open Play Environments


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. Close to getting our first High Brawl!
Minors will have a tournament capped at TV 1330 started Wednesday, 15 November, with two groups of five rounds each.
Major Tournaments spread out across the year, each with their own requirements and some with qualifier tournaments. FUMBBL CUP just has the finals between Ignaz and tussock left to play!


RulesBB2020 with custom rosters. (No Mega-stars to mirror Competitive envionment.)
ActivitySome.
To playMake a team from the group above (or from your coaches play in the League/Secret League 2020 division) and put them in Gamefinder or seek games on the Secret League Discord
ActivitiesOld World Rookie Rumble for new teams. Got our first Rumble started in a while this period.
Old World Brawl for any team. Proved they still can start, with a Low Brawl started. 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. Current season runs from 1 November to 16 December.
Other tournaments to start when Seasons enabled on FUMBBL.


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. (Watch Koadah's Blog for more information on the O[L]C cup.)


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


SeasonSeason 9: Sep-Dec 2023
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.)


SeasonXLV: December 1-31th
EnvironmentAny/All
SynopsisStunty teams across the FUMBBL-verse attempting to beat, kill and maim everyone else... but mostly kill. Accumulate points for building up the biggest stack of corpses, with dwarves counting double. And of course, being stunties... the bodies accumulated from fouls certainly add to the official tally.


SeasonLXXXIII: November 1 - December 31st.
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.) No one has yet completed a cycle this season, but we're still in the first few weeks.


Borg Invasion
SeasonPerpetual
EnvironmentAny/All
SynopsisChaos Renegades teams as Borg collective. Start vanilla and play against other teams... and as you kill your opponent's players, you add their unique biological signature to the Borg. It was challenging under the BB2016 rules, and I suspect it's even harder now.


Posted by razmus on December 03
rating 6 0
Went out in the semis this morning to Tussock. Was a really good game and well worth a watch if you haven't seen it. I mainly wanted to post this blog to firstly say thanks to the Fumbbl staff and Christer for continuing to organise tournaments and run the site in general and secondly to say how much I enjoyed this particular major. Over the last couple of years, I haven't really enjoyed playing tournaments. It was starting to feel like just another game and often like a chore to schedule it, to the point where I didn't enter the Ulthuan in March, the first major I had missed in about 15 years. But in the Fumbbl Cup, for the first time in years, I was excited about playing each match and had the adrenaline pumping as each game kicked off, and had to actively try and control it. That hasn't happened for at least five years and believe me, it's a great feeling. I'm not entirely sure why it went in the first place or why it came back, but I'd certainly missed it. I'm happy with how I played this tourney. I don't think there's anything in particular I would change -sometimes it just doesn't go your way. I'm really looking forward to the ones in 2024. Long live Fumbbl
Posted by Malmir on December 02
rating 6 4
The monthly Tournament Director blog for November is out:

https://www.thenaf.net/2023/11/tournament-director-blog-november-2023/

Read all about NAF tournament related events and news and learn how DrClaes built his own biomass power plant to run Fumbbl on his PC throughout the subarctic winter.
Posted by Stimme on December 01
rating 6 1
what do people thing about morg coz i know that mb+2 is op but 380k cost is its own "really stupid" or "bone head".
i just think that if you are 380k down then you need a morg to help!
also deeproot he is only 280k but ma2 is also its own debuff he is like a ma 2 morg as assists are easy to do on most stunties
Posted by MiniMorg on November 30
rating 5.7 20


After the excitement of his debut season in the DLE, we sat down with Coach Wilson of the Übersreik Unicorns to discuss his thoughts on the season, hopes for the next year, and controversial approach to the cult of Nuffle.

The Daily Relation met with the rookie coach in a smoky, wood-panelled back room of The Red Moon Inn, in the heart of the Teubrücke district. The booth we occupy is cosy and secluded, away from the busy ranks of plotting adventurers and tipsy patrons one can expect in such an establishment. The landlord has kindly donated two flagons of Eisbog for our enjoyment.



DAILY RELATION (DR): Coach, you've only recently joined the ranks of the DLE. What do you think you can bring to the league the other coaches cannot?

COACH WILSON (CW): Thanks for having me. Well, I will have to pull you up on that straight away. I don't propose to be able to bring any unique insight or expereince into this wonderful league. All I can offer is hard work and dedication to improving the team. If that ruffles some feathers, then so be it.

DR: You set out at the first press conference, when you were unveiled as the new Unicorns head coach that your goal was simply to improve on last season's dead-last finish. You have accomplished that so what do you think helped you achieve that?

CW: I believe I said that I wanted to do that first but there is no ceiling to my ambitions with this team. We have some absolutely world-class talent, that are the envy of other franchises. Bruno Giza, Thomas Leboucher, BJ Hill, Ottmar Wirt, to name a few. With the my direction, tactics, and playbook, they could soon hit their stride and then who knows where we might end up.

DR: Would you class your first season as a success then?

CW: Absolutely not. We accomplished what we set out to do but there is so much more to go. We lost some good men and have to work hard to replace them and players like Carlos Torrosa and Rafa Brigante are yet to perform regularly. I don't mind saying that publicly as I have said the same to them in the locker room.

DR: So you are not afraid of confrontation?

CW: I never said that.

DR: So you tell it like it is?

CW: Look, I didn't say that either. I will admit that I am honest with the players and I don't hold my tongue when something needs saying.

DR: The league can attest to that with the number of sendings off you have suffered on the sidelines...

CW: Those referees can f--... They do a tough job. I appreciate them when they get the tough calls right. As I said, I don't hold my tongue, and that might upset some people.

DR: You very openly stated that you had turned from the sacred church of Nuffle during the season. Can you explain what caused this apostasy?

CW: No, it was only mild arrhythmia. The doc said I would be fine if I got some rest...

DR: No, no, apostasy. It means to reject a religion or belief.

CW: If you saw the games against the Universe and the Cascade, you would seriously doubt the existence of a higher being, I bet. We got the absolute worst luck in those games despite the team putting in 110%. We only really balanced things out in the infirmary...

DR: Yes, on that, you appear to have embraced another deity. Can you explain your conversion?

CW: Listen, buddy, I'm all man - I have a wife you know...

DR: No, conversion of beliefs. You laid a wreath at the Khorne Monument before one match, did you not?

CW: No, no, you're mistaken. It wasn't a wreath, it was a bow of entrails torn from a wild gorepig and damned by a blood cult priestess. Totally different thing. But, yes, I did it and, in many games, it worked.

DR: More than that, I'd say. Your team inflicted the highest average casualties of 3 per game this season. Is this a tactic you can continue to use?

CW: We were hoping for more but our opponents' have gotten smart to it, in latter games. And apothecaries are not as hit-and-miss as they were when I was a player. But, yes, the plan is very much still to kill, maim, or wound as many opponents as we can before we worry too much about the scoreline.

DR: Does that mean your ambitions for the new season don't account for making the play-offs?

CW: You're putting words in my mouth again. I want the Unicorns to win the whole deity-damned thing but, to do that, we need to harden up, toughen up, and get our elbows dirty.

DR: Don't you mean 'hands'?

CW: Not if you do it properly. Look, I love to see a fair eleven versus eleven as much as the next fan, but, as a coach, I want to see eight of my guys gather round a prostrate lineman and give him sixteen of the best hobnail kisses. If the cost of conceding is too high, our opponents will have to back off before we fill their dugouts with corpses.

At that, we take a pause in this two-part interview and will bring you a discussion about Coach Wilson's playing career in next week's issue.
Posted by intrepidwilson on November 30
rating 6 6
"Good evening, sports fans! Tonight's main game was again marred by technical difficulties, but please don't hold that against the two teams involved- we think that our tech team might have been enjoying one too many Bloodweisers before the game."

"It won't happen again if I have anything to do with it- lousy gits."

"We can only hope, Bob. Moving on from the technical problems, we find out that the teams playing tonight are High Elves and Dwarves."

"That's one of the biggest rivalries there is."

"Indeed, and it gave us an absolute barn-burner of a match- I urge you to watch it on Blood Bowl Game Pass."

"You aren't going to give up shilling that thing any time soon, are you?"

"Not whilst they're picking up my dry-cleaning bill."

"Blood's a git to get out, I guess."

"You said it. The luckless Frostholm Dragons- fresh off scoring their first SCBBL touchdown last time out- were quite simply not up to task in the first half, shipping three touchdowns and scoring none of their own."

"That's a steep hill to climb back up, Jim."

"Indeed, and despite the best efforts of their Blitzer Grymwold Ironbeard it proved too hard a climb- they shipped two more touchdowns by game's end for a final scoreline of 5-1."

"That'd be some sort of SCBBL record, surely?"

"I'll have to consult with the Guild Of Statisticians, but I think you might be right."

"Prince Endricharoi must be fuming."

"Not necessarily- the touchdown the Dragons scored has lifted them off the bottom of the league, and the team they replaced are one of their remaining opponents."

"Well, I guess it's just like the old saying goes- the league's a marathon, not a sprint."

"Wise words, Bob. Wise words..."
Posted by JohannVonDarkheim on November 29
rating 0 1
As a preamble I feel the need to state something obvious, that nevertheless is often disregarded or outright denied by rookies and veterans alike. Facing something bigger can be daunting, and it's important to not give up in advance or carelessly bring a Chainsaw.

Almost any "bad" matchup, one where there is a disparity in roster strength, level of development, call it what you like, can be won with a combination of coaching skill, carefully chosen inducements and, yes, luck.

While we have no way to accurately measure or improve coaching skill, and without a FUMBBL Platinum account there is no way to improve your luck, there are many suboptimal ways to choose inducements. I originally wrote this rundown for my tabletop league, here is a loose translation and expansion of it for the general English-speaking public.

What inducements should you pick? Let's do it in broad terms, any leftover amount between 20K and 40K can be spent on assistant coaches and/or the weather mage.

I won't delve into Stunties too much because they have slightly different decisions to make and some near-obligatory picks, like bribes, chef, and rookies.

50k: it's a beer, or if your team can have them on the cheap you can take a bribe. Or Cindy. Lucky you.

100k: here there is a bit more of a choice. For 100k you can take a bribe, or two beers, or an extra apo or reroll. All have their merits depending on the matchup. If you have a long bench or high armour you should not worry too much about getting hurt. If your opponent is tough or numerous, fouling might not be the best strategy.

Some teams may have access to Fungus. Ball and chain is fun and all that, but it is a tricky piece to use. I have written about it before, the short version is that you have to be paranoid with them. Never end the turn basing someone. Never leave a prairie around the fanatic. Always roll three dice blocks.

Akhorne can be good too, as a surf threat and a can opener. Remember that he has the durability of a snotling.

Finally, consider Mercenaries. They can be useful in the right conditions.

150k: Wizard! Now we are talking!
Everyone is afraid of it. You should use it as a sacking threat on your defense drive. Fireball can open up a cage while zap can bounce the ball off a low strength carrier. An unused wizard can condition the way the opponent plays, so choose your timing wisely.

200k+
From here onwards we can get creative. Many stars with a price tag above this amount are very interesting.

First of all, you should favour the stars with Block, or other safe-ish hitting skills like Juggernaut. High strength stars, like Varag, Skrorg, Borak, Ripper, Zolcath, Bilerot, can act as roadblocks and heavy hitters. Always try to 3db if it doesn't mess up other plans, and don't forget Loner.

Other stars have more of a support or surgical role, such as Glart, Karla, the White Dwarf, Chaney. Gloriel can sub in for a missing elf thrower.

The third batch of good stars are the tricksters. This includes Eldril, Estelle, Ivar, Thorsson, the skink twins, the vampires. They all have one trick that circumvents regular BB tactics, and can give you the upper hand.

Final caveat: all of the above cost slightly more than the Wizard. The star you pick has to have a better effect on the game than the Wizard (+a few other trinkets) in order to choose them. Always have your particular match up in mind and don't become ossified.

Hope this helps. Have fun!
Posted by Java on November 29
rating 6 2