when to buy a deathroller
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when to buy a deathroller
I started a dwarf team along a orc team for fun. I have 160k after 3 matches. forfit, tie and my comp dc'd forfeit.
2 x troll-slayer both w/ mighty blow
5 x blocker - 1 has guard
2 x runner no skill up yet
2 x blitzer - one has guard
2 re-roll, 1 apoth, 0 cheer and 0 assist coach
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so I was looking into deathroller for help against bashy teams. Ive played khemri, and norse and orc so far. all have more strength then my drawf team. So with the funds available, I thought about deathroller or another re-roll for help on block dice. Suggestions?
2 x troll-slayer both w/ mighty blow
5 x blocker - 1 has guard
2 x runner no skill up yet
2 x blitzer - one has guard
2 re-roll, 1 apoth, 0 cheer and 0 assist coach
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so I was looking into deathroller for help against bashy teams. Ive played khemri, and norse and orc so far. all have more strength then my drawf team. So with the funds available, I thought about deathroller or another re-roll for help on block dice. Suggestions?
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Re: when to buy a deathroller
Never buy a Deathroller.
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Re: when to buy a deathroller
I am playing dwarves as well.
Looking for 3rr's, 12 players and apo and then I buy the deathroller.
Deathroller is for fun, not always the best investment.
Looking for 3rr's, 12 players and apo and then I buy the deathroller.
Deathroller is for fun, not always the best investment.
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Re: when to buy a deathroller
One of my friends started our Blood Bowl league last year with a starting 11-man roster that included a Deathroller. The rest of us told him it was crazy. "It's a huge points sink!" we said. "You'll be a man down before you know it!" we said. "You'll lose every game!" we said. Well - he took it anyway as he just liked the model and didn't want to listen to reason.
The thing was an absolute bastard the whole season. I was using Norse and it killed my Snow Troll in a blitz before the game even started. It decimated the bash teams and racked up an impressive body count either by smashing or fouling. Before long he had earned enough winnings to get the players he was missing to afford it and he ended up going on to win the league.
So - if you want to take a deathroller, have fun and smash things
The thing was an absolute bastard the whole season. I was using Norse and it killed my Snow Troll in a blitz before the game even started. It decimated the bash teams and racked up an impressive body count either by smashing or fouling. Before long he had earned enough winnings to get the players he was missing to afford it and he ended up going on to win the league.
So - if you want to take a deathroller, have fun and smash things
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- Heff
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Re: when to buy a deathroller
You play Dwarves you are a
(Insert favourite derogatory term here)
If you play them with a DR ypu are a stupid one.
Use em as inducements.
Better still play a team that will help you improve. Dwarves are the crack cocaine of bloodbowl.
You think you are a god: but you learn nothing and everyone thinks you are scum.
(Insert favourite derogatory term here)
If you play them with a DR ypu are a stupid one.
Use em as inducements.
Better still play a team that will help you improve. Dwarves are the crack cocaine of bloodbowl.
You think you are a god: but you learn nothing and everyone thinks you are scum.
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- dirt mcgirt
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Re: when to buy a deathroller
I like the dwarf team, not a ton of flash. but, i'm tired of having men on there backs most turn starts. just thinking this would help in that category.
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Re: when to buy a deathroller
[quote="dirt mcgirt"]I like the dwarf team, not a ton of flash. but, i'm tired of having men on there backs most turn starts. just thinking this would help in that quote]
They will not help you get better as a player. One dimensional too slow and boring as hell. You want a premier bash team go for Orcs or Undead. Teaches you block discipline, risk and reward calculations and team building when you actually have choices.
They will not help you get better as a player. One dimensional too slow and boring as hell. You want a premier bash team go for Orcs or Undead. Teaches you block discipline, risk and reward calculations and team building when you actually have choices.
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Re: when to buy a deathroller
Buying a merc 'Roller with inducements can be a good idea. Having one permanently on the roster isn't.
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Re: when to buy a deathroller
We play CRP+
So I will get a roller and HOPE FOR A DOUBBLE skillroll and choose Sneaky Git. Then it will be very fun
So I will get a roller and HOPE FOR A DOUBBLE skillroll and choose Sneaky Git. Then it will be very fun
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Re: when to buy a deathroller
Yeah Merc Roller can be ok. Rostering one is awful unless you are in a league where you would be getting a merc roller each week anyways.
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Re: when to buy a deathroller
IMO the Deathroller is weak as a rostered player in a league (you are conceding a Wizard or more in inducements by taking him). With a couple of skills, the Deathroller is 20 points of TV, and he can only play 1 drive. Cunning opponents can also find ways to force the Deathroller to play only a short drive.
But the Deathroller is potentially much better either as an inducement, or as part of a tournament roster.
Hope that helps.
But the Deathroller is potentially much better either as an inducement, or as part of a tournament roster.
Hope that helps.
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Re: when to buy a deathroller
Sorry for hijacking the thread but...
@ Heff:
Why is there so much hate against dwarf or norse teams?
@ Heff:
Why is there so much hate against dwarf or norse teams?
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Re: when to buy a deathroller
Heff - I disagree with this. I played a few seasons in SWL on Fumbbl with Dwarves and learned a lot - especially about positioning in defense.They will not help you get better as a player. One dimensional too slow and boring as hell. You want a premier bash team go for Orcs or Undead. Teaches you block discipline, risk and reward calculations and team building when you actually have choices.
I understand that a lot of guard / block / mb does make dwarves 1 dimensional to play (and play against) but being slow they are unforgiving if positioning is not perfect. It made me a much better coach when i moved back to more mobile / quicker teams.
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Re: when to buy a deathroller
I have no problem with norse. As to Dwarves do you really want to open that box? You do. OK. Some of my opinionsRegash wrote:Sorry for hijacking the thread but...
@ Heff:
Why is there so much hate against dwarf or norse teams?
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DON'T
Two words,
Just DON'T
Three words
Get a Life!
Four words,
Play something Less BORING!
Five words,
Please play something less BORING
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