Blood Bowl News & Rumors: Gnome Team pg 167

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**skullking**

Really hoping that Chaos Dwarfs will be included in the available teams at launch, even if they have no miniature support. Would love to play them for sure.

Apologies if it's been asked or answered, but does this bloodbowl take place in the era of AoS, or is it 'Pre-End Times'?

**ImAGeek**

skullking wrote:
Really hoping that Chaos Dwarfs will be included in the available teams at launch, even if they have no miniature support. Would love to play them for sure.

Apologies if it's been asked or answered, but does this bloodbowl take place in the era of AoS, or is it 'Pre-End Times'?

It's in the same alternate old world universe it always was, I believe.

**MeanGreenStompa**

ImAGeek wrote:
skullking wrote:
Really hoping that Chaos Dwarfs will be included in the available teams at launch, even if they have no miniature support. Would love to play them for sure.

Apologies if it's been asked or answered, but does this bloodbowl take place in the era of AoS, or is it 'Pre-End Times'?

It's in the same alternate old world universe it always was, I believe.

Given the references to Empire cities for teams, this is how it seems to be going down, which is bloody great imo.

**BrookM**

Bloodbowl without Jim & Bob just isn't the same. Now if we could also get Lord Borak to return, I'd be pleased as a cheating gobbo who hasn't been caught with the chainsaw stuffed in his pants yet.

**VeteranNoob**

skullking wrote:
Really hoping that Chaos Dwarfs will be included in the available teams at launch, even if they have no miniature support. Would love to play them for sure.

Apologies if it's been asked or answered, but does this bloodbowl take place in the era of AoS, or is it 'Pre-End Times'?

FW/SpecGames confirmed it's in the same universe as before, a parallel Old World universe.

**decker_cky**

skullking wrote:
Really hoping that Chaos Dwarfs will be included in the available teams at launch, even if they have no miniature support. Would love to play them for sure.

Apologies if it's been asked or answered, but does this bloodbowl take place in the era of AoS, or is it 'Pre-End Times'?

I'm pretty sure it's been confirmed that its the literally the same rules as before (just sliced into different releases). Even if CD aren't in the initial release, you should be able to continue using them (it's silly that GW/FW is keeping the same rules, but splitting the previously released ruleset over a long release schedule).

**Chopxsticks**

Never played Blood Bowl, need more leaked photos of the Skaven, REALLY liked what I saw so far, might start playing this if those models deliver!

**mdauben**

I used to take part in a fall (US football season) BB league every year at my old FLGS. Heres hoping I can get something similar started at my new FLGS once this is released.

**reds8n**

An early look at another new kit today. This time from one of the League's most formidable Orc teams, proving that you can never have too much green.
The Green Destroyers made quite a name for themselves in the Dungeonbowl around two decades ago, but aside from a single Troll, were wiped out to a player during a horrible teleporter accident. That Troll wondered the dungeon on his own for twenty years, his natural ability to regenerate damage keeping him alive (albeit very, very hungry) all the while. Eventually, he stumbled upon a trap door and climbed upwards into the light, nigh blinded by the sun and almost deafened by the roar of the crowd. He had emerged into the dying moments of a crucial play-off between the Celestial Comets Elves and the Iron Crag Decimators Orcs, the latter having lost all of its players over the course of an incredibly brutal match. But the ref hadn’t signaled the Comets’ victory yet, so that Troll was allowed to play on, and guess what – in his confusion and hunger, he slaughtered (and ate) half the Elf team. The survivors conceded the match before any more damage could be done.
The Green Destroyers are on old team, but having been rebuilt from the ground up, they have a lot to prove this season! Luckily, they're still locked into their eternal sponsorship deal with the College of Jade Wizards, which was just one season short of forfeiture when the team (or player) returned. Let’s hope they spend the sponsorship money wisely!
- Jim

**Mr_Rose**

Is that Orc wearing lacquered armour?

**Cryonicleech**

To be fair, they are sponsored by the Jade College.

...which is an incredibly weird sponsorship. Go McMurty's!

**BrookM**

He looks nice, except for the face, it doesn't look right to me for some reason.

**Panic**

Yeah,
It's the nose.
ONM

All the new style Orcs have had their noses cut off.
Orc Nose Multilation.

Looks Terrible.

Panic...

**Mario**

BrookM wrote:
He looks nice, except for the face, it doesn't look right to me for some reason.

I think it looks weird because the face is green and parts of the helmet too, and they kinda blend into each other a bit.

**VeteranNoob**

Chopxsticks wrote:
Never played Blood Bowl, need more leaked photos of the Skaven, REALLY liked what I saw so far, might start playing this if those models deliver!

You're in for a treat, my friend.

**lorelorn**

I noticed the new Morg 'n Thorg only plays for Orc or Human teams, which is quite the change. I wonder if this is just a 'box thing' or if the star player roster for leagues is being re-done for this edition.

**bound for glory**

The BEST game GW ever produced.

**Thebiggesthat**

When is the rough release date for this? I have a child on the way, and need it before my toy budget gets cut!

**bound for glory**

I'm hearing December. Which will cut into the hugh pile o' gifts my son(aged 13) gets every year, LOl.

Mean to say, My wife usually hands me a package with 6-8 Blood Bowl figures. This years gonna be great!

**Replicant253**

Out of curiosity do people think BB stands up against the competition given the developments in game design over the lasy 30 years? Is it a little archaic?

I ask this as a huge fan from the 80s, who will definitely be buying it, but i do remember a lot of BB coming down to that damn fumble roll and at times being mega frustrating.

**bound for glory**

I do. Look at all the events across North America and Europe.Its not just nostaliga that keeps it alive.

**Vain**

Replicant253 wrote:
Out of curiosity do people think BB stands up against the competition given the developments in game design over the lasy 30 years? Is it a little archaic?

It is still a solid ruleset, for the vast majority (I can only think of 1 issue off the top of my head that I don't like) and is still the front runner in its genre.
Everything else is a variation (Elf-bowl and Foot-bowel) or trying to harness the theme with a change of scenery (Dreadball) of the base rules.
All IMO of course, but you can trust me, I have a Bloodbowl ball in my avatar.

**p1nCHA**

Replicant253 wrote:
Out of curiosity do people think BB stands up against the competition given the developments in game design over the lasy 30 years? Is it a little archaic?

I ask this as a huge fan from the 80s, who will definitely be buying it, but i do remember a lot of BB coming down to that damn fumble roll and at times being mega frustrating.

That's the part that makes this game great. Any team of snotlings can defeat any team of pansies. Go fumble! Go!

**bound for glory**

We've been running our league, "The Thursday Night Hero's"since 1990.

Now, we are a bit different, being friends who were into D&D back in the late '70's and still togeather.

Infact, I have a line of miniatures made for the game.

**lorelorn**

Replicant253 wrote:
Out of curiosity do people think BB stands up against the competition given the developments in game design over the lasy 30 years? Is it a little archaic?

IMO the 3rd edition of Blood Bowl cracked it, and provided a great foundation to build on. The game based on these straightforward rules has lasted due to (IMO) the ease of understand and ease of play. The depth has come from those tings added that 3rd edition lacked, new teams, the tier structure of teams, and balance/skill tweaks over time. Not forgetting the all important league play, which has ensured the game's continuing popularity.

What we have now is a game you can start playing easily with a team that can take on all comers (tier 1). When you improve you can challenge yourself with a tier 2 or 3 team, just to give them a go.

I'm happy that this formula is not being messed with too much.

**reds8n**

Black really does go with anything, as the Marauder's new season kit demonstrates.
Once known as the Middenheim Marauders, they changed their name when they were forced to sell their stadium and take to the open road, following the collapse of the NAF in ’89. Many say that this was the making of them, and there is no doubt that the Marauders are now one of the top Blood Bowl teams playing the game. A return match against arch-rivals the Reikland Reavers (who defeated the Marauders at Blood Bowl XXXI) is eagerly anticipated by Blood Bowl fans throughout the world, and in quite a few places beyond! - Bob
The Marauders have changed their kit, and their name, more than once. When initially formed, they were named for their first coach – Morley’s Marauders – and wore a garish red and white kit. Most fans prefer the black, white and gold of the modern era, but the Marauders have been known to don the older style kit for exhibition games and charitable events (such as the infamous Halfling’s Benevolent of 2498)
- Jim

**BrookM**

Nice and simple, I like!

**bound for glory**

Yodhrin wrote:
MeanGreenStompa wrote:
Yodhrin wrote:
Oh jesus I hope that's a throwaway blurb and they're not actually going to insert a trying-to-be-funny take on the Old Firm rivarly into Bloodbowl o_0

In fairness, we've had tongue in cheek references to the siege of Stalingrad and the battle of Rorkes Drift in 40k for a long time, orks were given the language they use in GW worlds because they are based on football hooliganism. Of the many things to sweat over, I don't see this as one.

Historical events and a generic parody of football hooliganism are not the same as an active and recurring violent conflict driven by religious sectarianism. I can stomach comedy references to wars that were over decades before I was born much more easily than I can stomach making light of a serious and ongoing problem in my country that regularly sees people beaten, wives abused, and young girls glassed in the face in the street for wearing the wrong colour of top on the wrong day. The Old Firm is a fething blight, not a jokey wee football thing.

Mr_Rose wrote:
Yodhrin wrote:
Oh jesus I hope that's a throwaway blurb and they're not actually going to insert a trying-to-be-funny take on the Old Firm rivarly into Bloodbowl o_0

1. Yes it is
2. Of course they are: every sporting rivalry you can think of has a place in BBWorld.

See above.

You need to calm down. We are talking about a game, and I highly doubt you being "put out" will bother GW, or anyone else, one lick.

**Kijamon**

Blood Bowl might have old rules but not every game needs a million charts or special rules. The fact it's stayed relatively static is a testament to them getting it so right the first time.

It's a tight game where even the best coach can be undone by rolling a 1 twice on a 2+ rerollable move. As any game should be.

And as for the Old Firm thing, get a grip. We should be poking fun of the knuckledraggers who think their little religious bigotry matters in the 21st century.

**Yodhrin**

bound for glory wrote:
Yodhrin wrote:
MeanGreenStompa wrote:
Yodhrin wrote:
Oh jesus I hope that's a throwaway blurb and they're not actually going to insert a trying-to-be-funny take on the Old Firm rivarly into Bloodbowl o_0

In fairness, we've had tongue in cheek references to the siege of Stalingrad and the battle of Rorkes Drift in 40k for a long time, orks were given the language they use in GW worlds because they are based on football hooliganism. Of the many things to sweat over, I don't see this as one.

Historical events and a generic parody of football hooliganism are not the same as an active and recurring violent conflict driven by religious sectarianism. I can stomach comedy references to wars that were over decades before I was born much more easily than I can stomach making light of a serious and ongoing problem in my country that regularly sees people beaten, wives abused, and young girls glassed in the face in the street for wearing the wrong colour of top on the wrong day. The Old Firm is a fething blight, not a jokey wee football thing.

Mr_Rose wrote:
Yodhrin wrote:
Oh jesus I hope that's a throwaway blurb and they're not actually going to insert a trying-to-be-funny take on the Old Firm rivarly into Bloodbowl o_0

1. Yes it is
2. Of course they are: every sporting rivalry you can think of has a place in BBWorld.

See above.

You need to calm down. We are talking about a game, and I highly doubt you being "put out" will bother GW, or anyone else, one lick.

I need to do nothing of the kind. Whether GW or anyone else listen to someone telling them their behaviour is in poor taste has no bearing on the fact that it, demonstrably, is - or would you be arguing "hurr durr just a game" if they put out a 40K scenario making a joke out of a US school shooting?