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2016/01/05 02:02:25
Subject: So, I just ordered a copy of Dreadball...
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The Daemon Possessing Fulgrim's Body
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Had been umming and aahing over it or Guildball for a while, but the available starter and my prospective opponents stated preference for something a little "lighter" has lead me to this.
Any advice for a noob? Any useful resources, recommendations for subsequent purchases or things to look out for?
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We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
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2016/01/05 02:25:36
Subject: So, I just ordered a copy of Dreadball...
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Pious Warrior Priest
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Starter box was a good purchase, it's everything you need really.
As for future purchases, find a team you like the look of, or the playstyle of and take it from there.
Rebs, Nameless, Convicts and Hobgoblins are the power teams currently, ones to watch out for, especially in a league. Balance is pretty good though, they're not unbeatable.
Easiest team to play is probably the Syphr, they're humans with better speed and a useful tail swipe ability, straightforward all-rounders.
Avoid complex stuff like Robots/ Mechanites/ Koris until you have some practice at playing.
It's a really great casual game, very easy to paint up a team in an evening or two and give it a try.
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This message was edited 1 time. Last update was at 2016/01/05 02:26:54
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2016/01/05 02:57:50
Subject: So, I just ordered a copy of Dreadball...
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The Daemon Possessing Fulgrim's Body
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Thanks SS, is there a web page somewhere which sums up the play styles etc of the teams? I assume they're somewhere on the Mantic page, but can't see for looking. In terms of recruitment it'd be great if I can get familiar enough to say "oh, you like X style/faction in your existing game, why not try y team?"
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We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
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2016/01/05 18:04:35
Subject: So, I just ordered a copy of Dreadball...
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2016/01/05 18:13:58
Subject: So, I just ordered a copy of Dreadball...
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The Daemon Possessing Fulgrim's Body
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Thanks, I'd seen that and there seems to be good info there, but the site seems horribly formatted for mobile platforms and I had a hell of a job clicking through to the actual articles on ,y tablet.
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We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
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2016/01/05 20:51:29
Subject: So, I just ordered a copy of Dreadball...
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2016/01/05 22:46:27
Subject: So, I just ordered a copy of Dreadball...
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Strategy wise, and speaking from personal experience, do not get so caught up in moving the ball to the goals that you forget that the ball will come back into play while your players are still where they are when the goal is scored.
I have said it before, and I will say it again - Dreadball is one of the best games that I do not like. 
But scoring that point, only to have set up the opposing player for three goals?
That moment was freakin' golden! (Not being sarcastic at all - it really was wonderful. I wish that I liked the game, just so I could do the same thing to somebody else....)
The Auld Grump
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Kilkrazy wrote:When I was a young boy all my wargames were narratively based because I played with my toy soldiers and vehicles without the use of any rules.
The reason I bought rules and became a real wargamer was because I wanted a properly thought out structure to govern the action instead of just making things up as I went along.
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2016/01/06 16:52:47
Subject: So, I just ordered a copy of Dreadball...
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The Daemon Possessing Fulgrim's Body
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I'm going to let my opponents figure that one out for themselves...
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We find comfort among those who agree with us - growth among those who don't. - Frank Howard Clark
The wise man doubts often, and changes his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubts not; he knows all things but his own ignorance.
The correct statement of individual rights is that everyone has the right to an opinion, but crucially, that opinion can be roundly ignored and even made fun of, particularly if it is demonstrably nonsense!” Professor Brian Cox
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2016/01/06 21:51:59
Subject: So, I just ordered a copy of Dreadball...
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 Azreal13 wrote:I'm going to let my opponents figure that one out for themselves...
It was also the moment when I realized that the game had depth - and that you needed to plan three and four turns ahead.
It felt exactly the same as when I was caught by a Fool's Mate in chess. A golden moment of 'wow, I did not see that coming.'
The Auld Grump
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Kilkrazy wrote:When I was a young boy all my wargames were narratively based because I played with my toy soldiers and vehicles without the use of any rules.
The reason I bought rules and became a real wargamer was because I wanted a properly thought out structure to govern the action instead of just making things up as I went along.
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2016/01/06 23:49:01
Subject: So, I just ordered a copy of Dreadball...
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Is 'Eavy Metal Calling?
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 TheAuldGrump wrote: Azreal13 wrote:I'm going to let my opponents figure that one out for themselves...
It was also the moment when I realized that the game had depth - and that you needed to plan three and four turns ahead.
It felt exactly the same as when I was caught by a Fool's Mate in chess. A golden moment of 'wow, I did not see that coming.'
The Auld Grump
HAHAHAHA , I actually used that at a national chess tournament in highschool, I took fourth place after going in unranked . I am such an Uber Geek . Sad thing Is I had to show the opponents after the game how it was done because they never had seen it before. They had every type of attack and defense strategy memorized but had no clue on that...........Sorry, reliving an epic win in my life there......carry on.
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LOL, Theo your mind is an amazing place, never change.-camkierhi 9/19/13
I cant believe theo is right.. damn. -comradepanda 9/26/13
None of the strange ideas we had about you involved your sexual orientation..........-Monkeytroll 12/10/13
I'd put you on ignore for that comment, if I could...Alpharius 2/11/14 |
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2016/01/14 00:42:36
Subject: So, I just ordered a copy of Dreadball...
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Androgynous Daemon Prince of Slaanesh
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See, I find dreadball easiest to play by smooshing the other team for the first three rounds or so...then go for a score.
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Reality is a nice place to visit, but I'd hate to live there.
Manchu wrote:I'm a Catholic. We eat our God.
Due to work, I can usually only ship any sales or trades out on Saturday morning. Please trade/purchase with this in mind. |
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2016/01/15 06:07:43
Subject: So, I just ordered a copy of Dreadball...
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Been Around the Block
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 timetowaste85 wrote:See, I find dreadball easiest to play by smooshing the other team for the first three rounds or so...then go for a score.
Sounds like an Orc/Hobgoblin player..
Respectfully,
That Lee Guy
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2016/01/22 22:15:15
Subject: So, I just ordered a copy of Dreadball...
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Androgynous Daemon Prince of Slaanesh
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Orcs were indeed my team of choice.
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Reality is a nice place to visit, but I'd hate to live there.
Manchu wrote:I'm a Catholic. We eat our God.
Due to work, I can usually only ship any sales or trades out on Saturday morning. Please trade/purchase with this in mind. |
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2016/01/22 23:00:01
Subject: So, I just ordered a copy of Dreadball...
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Posts with Authority
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My good lady topped her league... and with a dwarf team. (Dwarfs, in general, did not fare well... but her Brokkers were the exception.)
The Auld Grump - I really wish that I liked the game....
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Kilkrazy wrote:When I was a young boy all my wargames were narratively based because I played with my toy soldiers and vehicles without the use of any rules.
The reason I bought rules and became a real wargamer was because I wanted a properly thought out structure to govern the action instead of just making things up as I went along.
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2016/01/26 01:29:42
Subject: So, I just ordered a copy of Dreadball...
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Been Around the Block
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As a long time Dreadball player, and new Guild Ball player, you are correct in Dreadball being "lighter".
Guild Ball is considerably heavier.
Light / heavy is not good or bad, it's personal preference. I like them both, a lot.
In fact, I'll be in both the Dreadball tournament and the Guild Ball tournament at Adepticon in April. 
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