Tactics on Skaven teams

[Kundschafter]

In all the seasons I've ever run with Skaven, the thrower has always been a liability. I've failed more times at picking up the ball with them than I care to count. They always seem to fail throwing the ball as well. I've always hated them. So, I just cut out the middle man. I use the GR's to run the ball effectively.

IMO, the Skaven aren't a great offensive team anyways, They do excel on defense though. And that's how I play them.

What???? Are we talking about the same team???

There were only few times my throwers had problems picking the ball. And when, it has been no problem, coz' I gave him protection with linemen. And running 7 to 9 steps before throwing the ball is not that bad, ask my opponents.

And IMO the gutterrunners are the best scorers in bloodbowl. Even without "catch". I even scored with them after standing up and picking up the ball.

The ability to use them in defence is a bonus to them. Also it is for throwers.

[Matsu]

Darkson -

That's hard to answer as a general question like that. First of all, what special rules are being used (there are obviously some since you have 2 ROs).

A more specific question would be easier to answer.

My only general thought is that with 2 ROs it's going to be harder for your opponents to cage one of your ROs. You *definitely* want to take Leader as soon as possible to use on a RO turnover since you'll be taking 2 RO actions per turn before you can use any of your other players. After that, standard skaven tactics apply: Use your Rat Ogre(s) and Stormvermin to make a hole in the defense for your Gutterrunners and linemen to speed through.

Defensively, it'll depend completely on who you're facing, as usual. Maybe try overloading one side of your opponent's line with the 2 ROs? Could be worth a try.
-Matsu

[Snew]

I'd think that having 2 ROs on the field would be a great advantage since you could move either one 1st. If you keep them together, I'd think you may be able to minimize the opponents ability to cause compulsory blocks in his favor. Like any WA, though, Piling ON is a good skill to get him on the deck and keep him from running away on you.