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It's ON!
The semis looks done and settled already..
Shall we have a fast one for MD9? :P
Then we can continue with the Final/Semi's when J-R is back, as I face him this round I'll settle our game as soon as everyone else is finished.
Meaning minimum delay,
Rock HARD, Rock Fast, Rock ON!
Barm!
When will your boots stomp in my cheese? :D
Can play:
Mon 6/7: 19:00->
Wed 8/7: 15:00->
Thu 9/7: 12:00->
Fri 10/7: 19:00->
So, what do you say?
Hello Hakos buddy 'ol friend ;D
How's your week looking? Itching to dribble past my big clumpsy wrestling ogres?
Ok starting times for me are as follow:
Tuesday: 20-22
Wednesday: 21-22
Thursday: No go
Friday: Not sure yet.
Saturday: All day
Sunday: All day
/Gnaar
Good it is the last match of the season, those ogres sure look mean in their wrestling costumes.
But Aeolus, the mighty snotling killer, is ready to put some more fear into your snotlings.
Both tuesday and wednesday could work, but I would prefer to play early in the weekend.
How about saturday at 10 or 15? Or sunday, same times?
BR/ Håkan
Quote from: hakos on July 06, 2015, 09:24:58 AM
Good it is the last match of the season, those ogres sure look mean in their wrestling costumes.
But Aeolus, the mighty snotling killer, is ready to put some more fear into your snotlings.
Both tuesday and wednesday could work, but I would prefer to play early in the weekend.
How about saturday at 10 or 15? Or sunday, same times?
BR/ Håkan
Cool! Let's aim for Saturday @10 shall we?
/Gnaar
It's a deal /hakos
Quote from: equilibri on July 05, 2015, 06:26:14 PM
Barm!
When will your boots stomp in my cheese? :D
Can play:
Mon 6/7: 19:00->
Wed 8/7: 15:00->
Thu 9/7: 12:00->
Fri 10/7: 19:00->
So, what do you say?
Don't worry, we don't much care for smelly cheese. The Emperor (blessed be his name) has however commanded us to exterminate a rodent infestation in the city. Have you perhaps got any inside information?
How about Wednesday at 19:00?
Bring your fastest feet and sharpest claws, this is gonna get FUNOLENT!
Quote from: Barmution on July 06, 2015, 11:00:22 PM
Quote from: equilibri on July 05, 2015, 06:26:14 PM
Barm!
When will your boots stomp in my cheese? :D
Can play:
Mon 6/7: 19:00->
Wed 8/7: 15:00->
Thu 9/7: 12:00->
Fri 10/7: 19:00->
So, what do you say?
Don't worry, we don't much care for smelly cheese. The Emperor (blessed be his name) has however commanded us to exterminate a rodent infestation in the city. Have you perhaps got any inside information?
How about Wednesday at 19:00?
Bring your fastest feet and sharpest claws, this is gonna get FUNOLENT!
Wednesday sounds great!
We will see who the real infestation is... :D
Ah, the long awaited show down of Sandalf vs Edmund.
This I must watch.
/hakos
Golden!
I can play on Tuesday the 14th, pretty much all day I think, as long as I know in advance.
I _might_ be able to play late Monday 13th, but won't know exactly when I'm available much in advance. Probably safe from about 22:00.
Failing those, we're talking the week after that again.
Hey Hakos!
Saturday just went no go for me. I had missed that im going to a first aid course that day and it starts at 10.00.
So is it ok for you to change the day to sunday instead?
/Gnaar
Quote from: hakos on July 07, 2015, 09:24:09 AM
Ah, the long awaited show down of Sandalf vs Edmund.
This I must watch.
/hakos
Edmund better stay out of Sandalf's way. Sandalf has heard rumours about Edmund getting experience from TDs and not paying the iron price ;)
Quote from: Gnaarkill on July 08, 2015, 09:00:13 AM
Hey Hakos!
Saturday just went no go for me. I had missed that im going to a first aid course that day and it starts at 10.00.
So is it ok for you to change the day to sunday instead?
/Gnaar
Sure, sunday, @10 it is then
/hakos
(http://bbm.jcmag.fr/BloodBowlManager.WebSite/ImageMatchReport.aspx?Id=325371&lang=en)
The Boots end the season on a high note, managing to draw against the rats and their beastly leader, the legendary Edmund Emmenthaler, without taking any noteworthy losses for the play offs. Thought I had it in the bag after tempting Equi into a fouling contest in the end of the second half, but he pulled out some rat magic, mostly Edmund, and stopped my runaway lino dead in his tracks.
Well played, Equi!
-Barm
It was a fun match to watch.
First half was very violent. But, surprisingly, not because of Sandalf. He was knocked out early by Charlie Cheddar.
Both coaches ordered a lot of hit and run and fouling versus key opponents. Equi got a tough choice very early since his block/claw guy (not Charlie) was killed in the second round. He choose not to use his medic but after that the medic was of course not needed at all...
Edmund did not do much in the first half but in the second half he was surely the target of all attention. First he failed a simple dodge (double 1) but after surviving a kick he got the ball back next turn and passed to the rat touchdown. After that, in the final defense, he did some leaping here and there and was generally either in the way for the opponent or down for the kicking.
Sandalf was also busy in the second half and knocked out several rats but he failed the most important one, the final blitz in turn 16 to retrieve back the ball for an attempt to win, on a failed GFI for his frenzy block and thus the match ended.
In summary both the super star and the star were at the center of happenings but despite Edmunds chicken hiding in the first half I have to say that he had a bigger impact on the match result than Sandalf. So the super star was one number bigger than the star.
/hakos
Quote from: hakos on July 08, 2015, 04:35:52 PM
Sure, sunday, @10 it is then
/hakos
Cool Hakos, thx m8! :)
/Gnaar
Quote from: hakos on July 08, 2015, 08:41:12 PM
In summary both the super star and the star were at the center of happenings but despite Edmunds chicken hiding in the first half I have to say that he had a bigger impact on the match result than Sandalf. So the super star was one number bigger than the star.
/hakos
A fair assessment. You win this round, Edmund! *shakes fist (and boot)*
Quote from: kvasilad on July 07, 2015, 10:41:41 PM
Golden!
I can play on Tuesday the 14th, pretty much all day I think, as long as I know in advance.
I _might_ be able to play late Monday 13th, but won't know exactly when I'm available much in advance. Probably safe from about 22:00.
Failing those, we're talking the week after that again.
Monday sounds best for me so I would want to aim for that. No problem with a late heads up. If that doesn't work I might be able to do Tuesday, preferably starting late. We can see about that.
Muller When are you abel to play ?
I can play
9/7 from 20:00-
12/7 from 21:00-
13/7 from 19:00
14/7 from 19:00
15/7 from 19:00
/Lars
Quote from: Lars on July 09, 2015, 09:57:56 AM
Muller When are you abel to play ?
I can play
9/7 from 20:00-
12/7 from 21:00-
13/7 from 19:00
14/7 from 19:00
15/7 from 19:00
/Lars
12/7 starting at 21 works for me. See you then.
Quote from: Gnaarkill on July 08, 2015, 09:04:53 PM
Quote from: hakos on July 08, 2015, 04:35:52 PM
Sure, sunday, @10 it is then
/hakos
Cool Hakos, thx m8! :)
/Gnaar
Hey Hakos!
Im soo sorry but do you think we can postpone our match to monday? Or some other day of the week?
The first aid course im attending is going overtime so cant start @10.
I have also broken up with my girlfriend today. We have lived together for 5 years now so im totally destroyed right now... :'(
/Gnaar
Bad news gnar!
Sorry to hear it.. :-[
Quote from: Gnaarkill on July 11, 2015, 10:42:41 PM
hey Hakos!
Im soo sorry but do you think we can postpone our match to monday? Or some other day of the week?
The first aid course im attending is going overtime so cant start @10.
I have also broken up with my girlfriend today. We have lived together for 5 years now so im totally destroyed right now... :'(
/Gnaar
Really sorry to hear that. Take your time.
I still work this week so it has to be in the evening. But I should be able to play most days after 18. Just give me a shout out ~one day in advance and we can arrange something.
/Hakos
Quote from: muller71 on July 11, 2015, 07:17:46 AM
Quote from: Lars on July 09, 2015, 09:57:56 AM
Muller When are you abel to play ?
I can play
9/7 from 20:00-
12/7 from 21:00-
13/7 from 19:00
14/7 from 19:00
15/7 from 19:00
/Lars
12/7 starting at 21 works for me. See you then.
Sorry, no game tonight Lars. My internet connection is down. Will be fixed tuesday morning I hope. I let you know when I can play.
okej to bad hope that they'll fix your internet so we can play the match
/Lars
Quote from: hakos on July 12, 2015, 08:57:35 AM
Really sorry to hear that. Take your time.
I still work this week so it has to be in the evening. But I should be able to play most days after 18. Just give me a shout out ~one day in advance and we can arrange something.
/Hakos
Thx guys!
How about tomorrow (tuesday) @20.00 Hakos?
/Gnaar
Quote from: Gnaarkill on July 13, 2015, 08:10:04 AM
How about tomorrow (tuesday) @20.00 Hakos?
/Gnaar
It's a deal. /hakos
Quote from: The Golden Arrow on July 09, 2015, 09:57:39 AM
Quote from: kvasilad on July 07, 2015, 10:41:41 PM
Golden!
I can play on Tuesday the 14th, pretty much all day I think, as long as I know in advance.
I _might_ be able to play late Monday 13th, but won't know exactly when I'm available much in advance. Probably safe from about 22:00.
Failing those, we're talking the week after that again.
Monday sounds best for me so I would want to aim for that. No problem with a late heads up. If that doesn't work I might be able to do Tuesday, preferably starting late. We can see about that.
Hey, tonight still works I think, but I've had some change of plans, so it turns out I have a lot of time the next couple of weeks (and vacation). So if you have other days that are easier, we could push it later into the week.
Tonight is perfect for me.
Cool, I should be able to start around 21
EDIT: I guess 22 was mentioned, I'll check forums now and then, but I'll assume 22.
I can start now. Logging in.
Great, I'll be right there.
Well, Golden got horrible dice, I think that mostly sums it up. My apo did a splendid job this time around, saving a saurus from Dead to Badly Hurt (phew).
Thanks for the game, good luck in the semis! (unless it's actually against me :P)
(http://bbm.jcmag.fr/BloodBowlManager.WebSite/ImageMatchReport.aspx?Id=325641&lang=en)
Last match for season 19 played for me and Gnaarkill.
Lots of blood, a total of 12 badly hurt. Two players killed, but saved by our apothecaries.
First half started with me getting a Blitz, catching the ball, badly hurting two players, and after a leap in the second turn, I scored.
Third turn started with a very violent pitch invasion. A total of 11 players were knocked down, and 7 of them were elves. He picked up the ball with an ogre but he ran too slowly and I managed to get my defense in order and he never got anywhere.
Second half, I started as receiver, took it slow and easy and scored after 3 or 4 turns. Slow and easy meant that I knocked out all of his snotlings before scoring.
After that he got a chance, with 5 ogres on the field and 1 snotling. I misaimed and he got to place the ball in the hands of an ogre. Ogré the Giant then ran, blitzed and dodged like an elf, despite not having break tackle and finally scored in turn 15.
Apparently he thought a touchdown meant dinner so he promptly ate the ball and there were some delay until the judges could find another one for the final turn.
(http://bbm.jcmag.fr/BloodBowlManager.WebSite/ImageMatchReport.aspx?Id=325693&lang=en&bg=orca)
Thanks for the match Gnaarkill. Already looking forward to next season.
/hakos
Quote from: Lars on July 12, 2015, 09:01:36 PM
okej to bad hope that they'll fix your internet so we can play the match
/Lars
I can play tonight starting at 21,
okej cya then
/Lars
(http://bbm.jcmag.fr/BloodBowlManager.WebSite/ImageMatchReport.aspx?Id=325760&lang=en&bg=orca)
The match started with the C-dorfs owning the ball they moved back an forth on the field trying to get some kinda gap to run throu.
they finaly found one in round 6 and took help of a wizard to make sure that they dwarfs stayed away so that they could score.
In the next half the dwarfs was very methodical and pushed the way but was halted a bit down the field and a runner tried to run passed in round 15 but a chaos dwarf managed to run and hit him to the ground resulting in the ball moving off field and no scoring possible from that ball possiton.
thanks for the match muller well played but Igot luckie in the end 1-1 would have been a fair result
/Lars
Quote from: J-Reedy on July 02, 2015, 02:46:35 PM
Ok, On my end, I'll be back on July 22nd, probly able to play around 23rd/24th.
So I'll leave it up to you to decide what should be done about next two matchweeks. But as I have playoff aspirations, I'd really like the chance to game for the p-offs spot in MD9. But as I said, I'll leave it up to you do decide on the schedule of next two weeks. I'm totally fine with anything, after all, this is just a game.
Anyways, I'm now off to the boarding gate, I'll check in the forums whenever I have a chance.
This is the time to decide if we are waiting one more week until we can let the p-off commence.
I'm fine with a admin draw or a win.
1. Wait for our dear J-R
2. Admin game to day so the p-off can start now..
I probably can't play until Tuesday anyway.
I am not in the play off and I am leaving for 4 weeks vacation so I am not in a hurry to get a new season started. I would say it's up to the once participating.
/Lars
I'm fine either way, really, assuming J-R can actually play within a couple of days of the 22nd.
That said, he is guaranteed a play-off spot already. Granted, he can improve his seeding, but I'm not sure how important that is.
I will be on vacation 24th-32:nd with limited internet access. I might be able to play but I doubt it. Might be hard to finish everything before then anyway though, just a heads up.
Whenever is ok for me too. No rush.
I think it is up to you in the play-off, plus the vampires of course.
From my point of view, I think you should play the match. I'm in no hurry since my final match is played and I will just enjoy a bit of vacation now.
/hakos
Ok.. then we wait and we will have our game and then move to off season for some *cough*.
Play off for others ::)
Checking in from my roadtrip. Confirming that I should be able to play on Wednesday or Thursday at the latest next week. Mr. B, if you already know your availability on those days, let me know and I'll book the time.
Btw. I thought I saw Bantha last week, but turned out to be someone else:
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa386/J-Reedy/buffa_zpsk20yc3qn.jpg)
This was also interesting, big guy going after sprinter. Little guy had bigger speed, so he got away:
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa386/J-Reedy/chase_zpskd76xuea.jpg)
Hehe.. Good one JR.. nice to hear that all is well with you.
That's little brother B.
Less hair, less strength.. you know.
Set the clocks for 21 cest.. should be 22 fin time and my boys will hopefully sleep.
Day: Wednesday
Tip: Bring extra apo
Whoa!
Beautiful photos J-R! Are you in North America?
Quote from: Gnaarkill on July 20, 2015, 10:02:18 AM
Whoa!
Beautiful photos J-R! Are you in North America?
Yep, I was in Canada and US, the pics were from Yellowstone, we drove all around the Rockies. Now back in home and ready for tonight's regular season ender.
Joining soon jr..
Aaaand the game was played..
Had to wake up JR from now and then (kidding of course.. he was just.. tired.. dead tired).. Jetlag is not a team, it's not a song.. it's just amazing.
Anyhow, the game was finished, the Vamps Won.. amazing..
(http://bbm.jcmag.fr/BloodBowlManager.WebSite/ImageMatchReport.aspx?Id=326275&lang=en)
Good luck in the semi and final.. if you do not fall a sleep in those games also.
And of course, The Warmest of Welcome back to NUL, my dear JR!
Brother B
THE LEGENDS OF BLOOD BOWL, ISSUE NUL19:9The normal season of NUL S19 is done and while waiting for the exciting play-offs let's take a look at what has happened this season. We will mourn a bit, be fascinated by extraordinary feats and finally tally up the top 10 best players of this season. Who remains from last season and who is new on the list? Read on to find out!
LOST PLAYERSExcitement is always high in blood bowl, because you never know which player(s) will play their very last match. For this season, a total of 32 players did just that. But which team lost the most? Here is a top 10 table you have probably not seen before: The top 10 teams who lost the most this season.
| Pos | Team | SPP | Gold |
| #1 | Dark Souls II | 89 | 460 |
| #2 | World of Cheese | 67 | 270 |
| #3 | The Emperor's New Boots | 32 | 160 |
| #4 | jummy sounds | 15 | 220 |
| #5 | OKWF | 15 | 100 |
| #6 | Discworld Allstars | 14 | 340 |
| #7 | FC Excelsior | 6 | 140 |
| #8 | Da Beatmores | 4 | 130 |
| #9 | BeerBellyz | 0 | 0 |
| #10 | The Phin Phighters | 0 | 0 |
When we look behind these numbers we find some truly great players. For example, the best player of this season:
'Chuck Chevré'. He exploded with 37 spp's earned in just 6 matches (53 spp in total). He gave it all for his team. The dark ones (no, not the dark elves) lost both
'The Gutter' (31 spp) and
'No-Man's Wharf' (26 spp), the true backbone of their team. Two other, perhaps not so well-known, veterans were also lost,
'Billy Booties' (26 spp) and
'Duke's Dear Freja' (23 spp). With 3 of these 5 high profile players coming from the vampire team, the question is: Will the vampires rise again from the darkness?
HONORABLE MENTIONSThere are some players that may not be that well known but who have done some amazing things. Here are 7 honorable mentions:
The Boxing Ball'Zeb Colsnoter' never ceases to amaze. This agile snotling has played a total of 20 matches and been knocked out 11 times and injured 7 times. Despite that, he has not gained any permanent injuries.
Mirror Kills'Looking Glass Knight' is not only one of our four stars this season. He is also the only serial killer with two kills this season.
The Bounty HunterWhen you amass points like Chuck Chevré you will become a big target for the killer on any opposition team. Henceforth, 'Clam Halen', the killer of Chuck, will be forever known as the bounty hunter.
The Long Ranger'Titus' is the master of the long pass. He throws measure as many yards as the number second, third, fourth and fifth player on the list.
The Perfect GentlemanIn a total of 19 matches 'Lost Bastille' has not knocked out or injured anyone. He still stands at 0 spp's. But he is very good at being polite to the opponents being knocked out 6 times and injured 8 times.
My Precious'Rage Against The Sardine' likes to get the ball and then keep it for as long as possible. He was the best runner last season and easily won that title also this season. Of course, he has 2 legs up on his competition.
The RockThe competition is hard but in the end no other than 'The Rock' himself can win it. This ogre has played 15 matches and taken no injuries or even been knocked down a single time. Runner up is Mean Mr. Mustard, with 19 matches and only being knocked down once.
TOP 10Finally, what you have all been waiting for. The top 10 best players this season. As normal the spots are awarded based on spp's this season, crowd impression, importance for their team, total spp, total value and of course the judges perfect judgement skills.
#10, Value 190, SPP 25 (42),
'Bread Zeppelin'3 MVP, 3 TD, 1 PASS, 4 KO, 150 RUNNING
Last season Bread Zeppelin did not get much attention but now he has emerged as a star and is clearly the most important player in his team with 3 most valued players awards and making 60% of the teams total goals this season.
#9, Value 140, SPP 25 (50),
'B'Maul McCargnagey'1 MVP, 2 TD, 7 CAS, 1 RECEPTION, 8 KO, 36 RUNNING
What has happened with B'Maul? His stage presence is still great but in the last 3 matches he did nothing on the field. Perhaps it was meeting all those fans back stage that was too much for him? Anyway, his performance in the first 6 days of this season is enough to put him into the number 9 spot.
#8, Value 120, SPP 18 (30),
'Krurim'1 MVP, 3 TD, 2 PASS, 2 RECEPTION, 1 CAS, 138 RUNNING
A dwarf that passes? Impossible! Krurim and his brother Skurak (or is it sister? It sure is hard to tell with all that beard covering their bodies) have showed the audience a new kind of dwarf team, the passing one. They have been passing to each other like elves and doubled the speed of the team, surprising many opponents. In total Krurim has been the better one of them this season.
#7, Value 160, SPP 23 (61),
'Killy Turner'3 MVP, 7 KO, 4 CAS
Killy Turner did not live up to his name, no kills this season. Despite that, he is clearly a very valued player in the lizard team with 3 most valued player awards this season and he is also the first one to reach 5 most valued player awards in total.
#6, Value 180, SPP 26 (54),
'Charlie Cheddar'9 KO, 13 CAS, 1 KILL
Say hello to Mr. Claw. This guy scored 13 casualties in 9 matches. In day 8 he was on fire with 4 cas in one single match. This puts him on equal status with Sandalf this season. In total he is the second most violent player passing players like Hulk Hogre, Killy turner and B'Maul. Incredibly enough he is only the second most important rat in his team, otherwise he would have placed higher.
#5, Value 60, SPP 11 (16),
'Little Jimmy'1 MVP, 2 TD, 42 RUNNING
The stats does not make this snotling justice. With his 2 flying goals in the same match he created the most memorable moment for the audience this season and also almost single handely his teams only point in the league. That makes him rank this high.
#4, Value 170, SPP 26 (71),
'Sandalf the Wise'7 KO, 13 CAS, 1 KILL
Sandalf is the one doing the dirty work in his team. 13 CAS in 9 matches this season, 4 in one match and 26 CAS in total make him a fearsome player to face. The biggest star in the league but not as dominating as last season. Let's see what he will do in the play-offs, which is where he truly shines.
#3, Value 180, SPP 31 (31),
'Dragonrider'2 MVP, 5 TD, 4 PASS, 2 RECEPTION, 2 KO, 1 CAS, 202 RUNNING
Clearly the biggest surprise this season. He started as a complete rookie on day one but is now the second best vampire. Always delivering value to his team. This fast moving vampire share the #1 spot for most touch downs this season.
#2, Value 150, SPP 35 (44),
'Castor''
2 MVP, 5 TD, 6 RECEPTION, 1 KO, 5 CAS, 1 KILL, 82 RUNNING
In second place we find the player that generated the most SPP of all this season (Chuck not counted). He also shares the #1 spot for most touch downs and is the single best receiver this season. He is a fast mover but has not had to move that much due to being in the same team as Titus the Long Ranger. He is also versatile, can leap over his opponents, get the ball, is surprisingly good at hurting and even killing.
#1, Value, 230, SPP 34 (77),
'Edmund Emmenthaler'1 MVP, 4 TD, 15 PASS, 5 RECEPTION, 1 CAS, 232 RUNNING
Once again Edmund is the king of NUL. This super star is just racking up the trophies. #1 most spp, #2 most spp this season, #1 best scorer, #1 thrower (number), #2 thrower (yards), #3 runner. He continues to amaze the public with his stunts, just jumping over the opposition or diving under them, whatever is needed to grab the ball and then he passes it to one of his team mates that usually scores. A total of 15 passes in 9 matches is incredible. No player is as important for his team as he. Edmund is also very versatile, passing, scoring, receiving, running, hurting. He can do it all.
@J-R
I'm so jealous! Hope you had a great time over there, and welcome back to Scandinavia! :D
@Hakos
Amazing job Hakos! Thx for a well written summary, big creds to you sir.
Im so happy about the fact that 3 of my players even were mentioned in this honorable issue! ;D
I was always all about the ogres, but now i see it clearly, its the snotlings that do all the dirty work! They will definitely get more of my respect in our third and final season.
In a recent interview, coach Gnaarkill clearly stated:
"No, i'm so dissapointed about how this team has developed through these two seasons. Rising and promising wrestling stars has showed up and only developed into mediocre wrestling chumps. The snots are doing all right but that's just not enough. What this team needs is a true leader that can bring back a solid morale. At this moment i feel that is just not possible. The OKWF will do a third and final season though, for the fans. We know we can do a solid season under the right circumstances and that is what we want to show to our proud fans! HOLD THE OGRE BANNER HIGH!"
Some sources also tell that Gnaarkill, coach of the OKWF, recently have started talking with the Amazon teamleader Zara Zebra about a deal as a new headcoach for their team "Amazon Hunters". If these rumours are correct, we will probably see Gnaarkill moving to the jungle for season 21.
Alright Hakos..
Superb finish on this season zummary..
Outstanding in total.. just amazing.
Very fun report and good research.
I enjoy it very much.
Thanks a bunch hakos!
Thanks a lot guys for the fine comments. I'm happy that you like it.
/hakos
Just want to add my apprecation for your articles Hakos, really adds to the NUL experience :)