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 Fenriswulf wrote:

 Kalamadea wrote:

Definitely bigger.
The old metal models look a bit garbage. All of them.

Agreed, it's one of the biggest reasons I never played BB in past editions but bought this one, all the models looked either too goofy or just badly sculpted. Between the now awesome plastics and the great 3rd party teams that have popped up since GW killed Specialist games, there's some REALLY great options for fielding great looking teams now.

The 2nd Ed Orcs were the first set of miniatures I ever owned, and I still feel quite nostalgic for them. Sure they might not hold up as well to modern miniatures, but there is an undeniable charm to them, especially when you consider they were made in the late 80's/early 90's, before sculpting and molding/casting technology started to make some really great strides in what was able to be accomplished.

I might do a few mods to the team I am putting together to see if I can pay homage to a bit of this style. I always liked the Black Orc Blocker's spiked shoulderpad, and a lot of the chainmail styles on them.

Agreed. And the 2nd ed Skaven are the best Blood Bowl figures Granny ever produced. Fact.

Seems like Deep Cut studio is on the cutting edge when it comes to supporting the new base size:


http://www.deepcutstudio.com/product/fantasy-football-game-mat-muddy-field/

Too bad this bigger size leaves no room for scatter direction, turn marker, re-rolls, dug-outs, kick-off and weather tables.

Edit: They do however sell individual separate dugouts and have 9 different designs already! PVC/Mousemat What is GW's excuse? 3 designs, cardboard and partially limited/sold out?

That there entire business isn't mats and other such accessories?

Yeah, I will likely be getting a custom mat from Deep Cut Studios sometime in the future. I want to make a carrying case/pitch, with the mat in the center and the dugouts and score related items on both sides. Since we've gone to the new size, you'd more than likely be sitting at the board side on compared to lengthways in any case, so the set up would be beneficial to both.

Just wondering on peoples opinions - Since we have moved to the new bigger sized pitch, is 34mm per square enough for most big guys, or would going to 40mm be an even better idea?

Just wondering, as it would be an interesting thing to look into. Might be a bit much to carry around if I were to make it into a case though. How are you guys finding the new pitch sizes for yourselves? Is 34mm good enough, or did you find yourself a little wanting now they've increased the miniature size as well?

I like 40mm... If you are going big, as well as go big.

Never played with or against Team Ogre, but one 40mm base was never an issue before.

Edit: One per team that is.

Baxx wrote:

Too bad this bigger size leaves no room for scatter direction, turn marker, re-rolls, dug-outs, kick-off and weather tables.

I actually prefer that. i would rather the board be as small as possible for ease of play at different venues with seperate dug outs.

Also the GW dug outs are waaay too big, I have custom ones I made a few years ago that are nice and slim line and are abuot half the size of the GW ones.

40mm is best mm, all other mm are inferior.

Baxx wrote:
Too bad this bigger size leaves no room for scatter direction, turn marker, re-rolls, dug-outs, kick-off and weather tables.

You should already have those from the box set.

 Fenriswulf wrote:
Is 34mm good enough, or did you find yourself a little wanting now they've increased the miniature size as well?

Please, no more scale creep. The range ruler is large enough as it is.

 auticus wrote:
Didnt realize the pitch was up for preorder. And of course its sold out. I'm sure the ebay scalpers will love that.

Your country flag says USA. The USA site still has them.

 Breotan wrote:

You should already have those from the box set.

Not throwing printed cardboard into a plastic bag with miniature case through rain and snow.

Baxx wrote:

 Breotan wrote:

You should already have those from the box set.

Not throwing printed cardboard into a plastic bag with miniature case through rain and snow.

Could print one out and laminate it. Makes it more durable especially when there are drinks around or playing in pubs plus they are generally more efficient than the standard one (who needs a turn tracker for each half? not hard to remember which half you are playing )

I'd rather just get pitch in pvc/mousemat material, easier to transport, water proof, washable...

Yeah,
The Games Workshop Blood on the Snow Blood Bowl pitch is back in UK stock again!

https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Blood-on-the-Snow

Panic...

 Panic wrote:
Yeah,
The Games Workshop Blood on the Snow Blood Bowl pitch is back in UK stock again!

https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Blood-on-the-Snow

Panic...

Its not a must-have.
The pitch in the starter-box is two-sided.
The Ork-side looks like a desert pitch which might come close to the new snow pitch.

 wuestenfux wrote:

 Panic wrote:
Yeah,
The Games Workshop Blood on the Snow Blood Bowl pitch is back in UK stock again!

https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Blood-on-the-Snow

Panic...

Its not a must-have.
The pitch in the starter-box is two-sided.
The Ork-side looks like a desert pitch which might come close to the new snow pitch.

Doesn't the Snowy one also come with different weather effects? Not a big deal but it's a bit of variety.

Requizen wrote:

 wuestenfux wrote:

 Panic wrote:
Yeah,
The Games Workshop Blood on the Snow Blood Bowl pitch is back in UK stock again!

https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Blood-on-the-Snow

Panic...

Its not a must-have.
The pitch in the starter-box is two-sided.
The Ork-side looks like a desert pitch which might come close to the new snow pitch.

Doesn't the Snowy one also come with different weather effects? Not a big deal but it's a bit of variety.

You mean the Winter Weather Table you can download for free from GW?

 Ghaz wrote:

Requizen wrote:

 wuestenfux wrote:

 Panic wrote:
Yeah,
The Games Workshop Blood on the Snow Blood Bowl pitch is back in UK stock again!

https://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Blood-on-the-Snow

Panic...

Its not a must-have.
The pitch in the starter-box is two-sided.
The Ork-side looks like a desert pitch which might come close to the new snow pitch.

Doesn't the Snowy one also come with different weather effects? Not a big deal but it's a bit of variety.

You mean the Winter Weather Table you can download for free from GW?

Nice, didn't know that! I'm only just getting into BB. I'd feel sorta lame using it on a non-snowy map though.

 feeder wrote:
40mm is best mm, all other mm are inferior.

FACT.

Requizen wrote:

Nice, didn't know that! I'm only just getting into BB. I'd feel sorta lame using it on a non-snowy map though.

Blizzard is a result on the standard weather chart along with sweltering heat, pouring rain and very sunny. You cant represent all weather on a board or miniature especially when it can change at ever kickoff

From the FW site:

https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-NL/Blood-Bowl-Halfling-and-Goblin-Referees



£15

Only able to be ordered until January 26th? WTF?

only 18$? Awesome for FW

We need star players, we need new teams. We get miniatures that have absolutely no use.

Forgeworld wrote:Now, for a limited time, you can get your own referees to oversee your games of Blood Bowl and make sure that everything is above board... or at least that the appropriate bribes are paid. These referees are wonderful collector’s pieces that can be used to help remind you that the fouling rule is in play, or to call that game changing Illegal Procedure! Additional rules for using these referees in your games can be found in the January issue of White Dwarf.

Rules for Refs? Nice.

Baxx wrote:
Seems like Deep Cut studio is on the cutting edge when it comes to supporting the new base size:

Spoiler:

http://www.deepcutstudio.com/product/fantasy-football-game-mat-muddy-field/

Too bad this bigger size leaves no room for scatter direction, turn marker, re-rolls, dug-outs, kick-off and weather tables.

Edit: They do however sell individual separate dugouts and have 9 different designs already! PVC/Mousemat What is GW's excuse? 3 designs, cardboard and partially limited/sold out?

GW really should have tried to jump on the mousemat style board for BB. It makes a lot of sense because you're constantly knocking models over so you want a soft surface that isn't going to scratch paintwork.


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Joyboozer wrote:
We need star players, we need new teams. We get miniatures that have absolutely no use.

I think GW missed the mark a bit on this release. Overall it's a really nice release, but they've treated it like a brand new game with a brand new concept, rather than the existing game that a bunch of other companies are making competing models for. Granted it's going to hurt themselves rather the customers, but still a missed opportunity IMO.


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 Carnikang wrote:

Forgeworld wrote:Now, for a limited time, you can get your own referees to oversee your games of Blood Bowl and make sure that everything is above board... or at least that the appropriate bribes are paid. These referees are wonderful collector’s pieces that can be used to help remind you that the fouling rule is in play, or to call that game changing Illegal Procedure! Additional rules for using these referees in your games can be found in the January issue of White Dwarf.

Rules for Refs? Nice.

I hope they don't add too much rules bloat to BB, part of what I like about BB is the simplicity.

AllSeeingSkink wrote:I hope they don't add too much rules bloat to BB, part of what I like about BB is the simplicity.

I too hope it's nothing too much. Maybe a small chart here or there, maybe the ref on the field instead of on the sidelines somewhere? Could be interesting. Won't really know until Jan.

If anybody wants alternate Ratmen teams Willy is having a KS.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/willy-miniatures/fantasy-football-ratmen-team-by-willy-miniatures?ref=profile_created

Ernster wrote:
If anybody wants alternate Ratmen teams Willy is having a KS.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/willy-miniatures/fantasy-football-ratmen-team-by-willy-miniatures?ref=profile_created

Not bad, though I bought the GW version which I quite like. GW just need to get off their arses and make a couple more Gutter Runners and a Rat Ogre.

I'm thinking the rules for refs will just replace the current 'caught on doubles' rules with the old 'caught on a roll of 6, +2 if you were the last player to foul because the ref has his eyes on you' rules for fouling.

AllSeeingSkink wrote:

Ernster wrote:
If anybody wants alternate Ratmen teams Willy is having a KS.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/willy-miniatures/fantasy-football-ratmen-team-by-willy-miniatures?ref=profile_created

Not bad, though I bought the GW version which I quite like. GW just need to get off their arses and make a couple more Gutter Runners and a Rat Ogre.

Use the Rat Ogre from the IoB box. You don't even need to do any conversion work.