Zlurpee Bowl XII - Review

Zlurpee Bowl XII was this past weekend in Indianapolis and it was an absolute blast.  The tournament overall was won by Flyingdingle (now a two time champion) and had almost 1/3rd of the field playing For The Love Of The Game teams.  I didn't keep track of exactly how my games went but here's a quick rundown.  I played FTLOTG Skinks.

Roster:
Initech Gangsters
Kroxigor - Peter Gibbons, Break Tackle, Juggernaut
Skinks - Samir Na EE ena jahr, Diving Tackle
Michael Bolton - Side Step
Dom Portwood-Diving Tackle
Drew O'Face - Side Step
Tom Smykowski - Jump-up
Bill Lumbergh - Jump-up
Lawrence
Milton Waddams
The Bob's
Brian Flair
2 Coaches, 2 Cheerleaders, 2 Bloodweiser Babes, apothecary
No re-rolls

Game 1, Jeffro FTLOTG Cheaters, 4 - 1:
This game was totally decided by his pogo-er. He failed almost all of his pick-up attempts.  Jeffro had one team re-roll and called upon his pogo-er to use it twice so two of his failed attempts we double failed.  That guy had a real aversion to the ball.  Skink speed allowed me to get to a lot of lose balls and score three of my TD's on defense. 1-0

Game 2: HT Skaven, 0-3:
HT's Skaven could match my overall speed but had the added bonus of strength.  He beat up on my team and after scoring late in the first half I decided to take some chances to score quickly to even up the game.  It didnt work and the skaven were able two speed their way to another score.  Then I got real desperate and decided to attempt a pass... uh-uh said a line ratypus, I gonna intercept you and were gonna score.  He did.  1-1

Game 3: Madrobot Chaos Pact, 0-2?:
I really don't recall much from this game, as indicated by the fact I don't truly know how many TD's he had.  By no means does that mean it wasn't fun.  I enjoyed all the games I had at Zlurpee but this one may have been the most fun.  Madrobot is a funny guy (I know I'm not the first to say that), so, yeah getting beat was whatever.  I do remember that he has a tackle piece which kicked my butt. 1-2

Game 4:  ThreeofSwords FTLOTG Cheaters, 1-0?:
Again I don't remember the score.  I played ThreeofSwords and I think this basic roster at Chaos Cup 15.  His bomber did all kinds of damage to me that game and this time I felt a repeat coming on when I saw he was my opponent again.  The most memorable part of this game for me was one of his loonies.  One chainsaw kicked back three time and each time he rolled a 3, so nothing happened.  It was very nice to not have those chainsaws come my way.  Oh yeah and the ref turned down two out of three bribes.  I've never met a Blood Bowl ref so adverse to money. 2-2

Game 5:  Solarflare Chaos Pact, 1-1:
So having the dodge re-roll on almost all my players worked out very well.  I failed my first dodge of the game, after that, I succeeded (with the re-roll) probably 40+ times.  They kicked to me to start the game and I was able to score on my third turn.  I didn't even come close to possessing it for the rest of the game.  The dark elf decided to fail a three plus dodge on the last turn of the first half and get into the endzone on the final turn of the game. 2-2-1

Game 6, FTLOTG Finals:  Shoveler FTLOTG Hobgoblins, 1-1:
Holy Cow, Hobgoblins are so cheap he was able to buy a ton of them, three re-rolls, coaches and cheerleaders, multiple fan factor and a babe!  I was quite envious of all he had.  I received the opening kick and decided to make myself work quite hard for my score by doing a lot of failing.  Double skulling with my Krox, failing dodges and failing a sure hands pick up.  Fun, fun.  I did finally score and held him just short of the endzone and getting the tie before half time.  In the second half attrition started to take hold and he marched down for a by-the-book cage touchdown.  When he kicked back to me I had three turns to try to score.  My setup went well considering my numbers disadvantage but my second turn ended in quick failure.  Shoveler popped the ball out quite easily but made an extraordinary effort to get the ball way down the pitch.  My turn eight called for a miracle if I was going to score.  I needed to perform three 3+ dodges to get a one die hit on the ball carrier which was a defender down.  Then the ball scattered into an opening.  I needed a 3+ dodge, a 3+ pick up two more 3+ dodges and 2 go-for-its to make a long pass that required a 6.  The ball then sailed through the air with amazing accuracy.  I needed a 3+ to catch the ball and i could waltz into the enzone for the win and the FTLOTG Championship.  The die rolled out of my hand and under an open case lid.  My opponent moved the case lid and... revealed a 1.  I dropped the ball and a chance for glory.  The tie gave Shoveler the FTLOTG Title and he deserved it.

Well, this didn't turn out as quick as I thought...

Anyway, a huge thanks goes out to Xtreme and any-and-all of his helpers!  What a great time!

Zlurpee Bowl XII - Preview

Well we're about a week away from the twelfth installment of Zlurpee Bowl.  Everything you need to know is available here.

There is no onsite registration so it appears around 35 coaches (as of 7-8) will vie for the title.  Well, to be honest, there may be a fair amount of For the Love of the Game rosters that will really just be there for the FTLOTG Championship.  I guess it isn't impossible for a FTLOTG roster to win, it's just highly unlikely.  Because we are coming down to the wire make sure to mention it to all the Blood Bowl players you know and get them to register!

Dog Bowl IV - Results

March 19, 2016 - Kalamazoo, Michigan

A few days late but oh well...

Last Saturday, The Marmalade Dog Gaming Convention, played host to Dog Bowl IV.  A one day three round tournament designed to favor the less "results oriented" teams.  The 2016 version of this tourney saw 12 teams vie for the title of Best In Show.  The race breakdown was two Human teams, Chaos Pact, Goblins, Halfling, Dwarf, Undead, High Elf, Slann, Ogre, Nurgle, and Skinks (Lizardmen Stunty).  Here are some results and pictures.

Best In Show:  Plaguefather's Mercy - Nurgle; Coached by Whigwam

Our dethroned two time champion: Da-Hjup Frozen Flames; Siggyllama

Second Place (Fourth year running): Terran Destiny - Human; Delevus

Junkyard Dog (most cas): Motown Muggles - Human; Hippest Hippo

Greyhound (most TD's): Dragon Princes - High Elf; Grant85

Hind Dog: Blue Meanies - Skinks; BigStrayCat

Hair of the Dog (most time stunned by M.D.): Fejwe 4

Bad Dog (most fouls attempted): Valdric 13

Stuck on the Porch (most KO's against): Siggyllama 12

Dog Days (most TD's allowed): Rowdykatie 5

*Awards were given on a spread the Love basis

Dog Bowl IV Primer and History

The KUBBL presents the fourth version of the Dog Bowl on March 19th at the Marmalade Dog convention in Kalamazoo, Michigan.  The tournament has grown over the years to be the showcase for the "Underdog" races of Blood Bowl.  The last two editions have been won by the mutated powers of the Frozen Flames, a powerful chaos pact team coached by the host of the Siggy Llama Show.

The Dog Bowl was born out the remnants of the Special "K" Cup.  A twice held tournament where the coaches of the KUBBL were playing with ideas to create a tournament series with its own flavor. Those tournaments along with the first Dog Bowl all had different rule sets but they still saw the same races winning.  A significant change was made beginning with Dog Bowl II.  The tournament organizer felt that the tournament needed to set itself apart from other Blood Bowl events and the best way to try and do that was to "stack the deck" in the favor of those... less talented teams.

Here is an updated look back on the past tournaments to get some statics and records for Kalamazoo Ultimate Blood Bowl League tournaments.

Winners:
Special "K" Cup I:  Beaux
Special "K" Cup II:  Delevus
Dog Bowl I:  RowdyKatie
Dog Bowl II:  Siggyllama
Dog Bowl III:  Siggyllama

Runners Up:
Special "K" Cup I:  Falcon
Special "K" Cup II:  Flyingdingle
Dog Bowl I:  Delevus
Dog Bowl II:  Delevus
Dog Bowl III:  Delevus

Most Touchdowns:
Special "K" Cup I:  Delevus
Special "K" Cup II:  Falcon
Dog Bowl I:  Flyingdingle
Dog Bowl II:  Flyingdingle
Dog Bowl III:  BigStrayCat

Most Casualties:
Special "K" Cup I:  Randroid
Special "K" Cup II:  DarkOrk20
Dog Bowl I:  DarkOrk20
Dog Bowl II:  Rougethirteen
Dog Bowl III:  Valdric

Wooden Bowl/Hind Dog (last place):
Special "K" Cup I:  Richlelieu
Special "K" Cup II:  Valdric
Dog Bowl I:  Valdric
Dog Bowl II:  Lycanthrope
Dog Bowl III:  Fejwe

Dog Bowl IV, March 19, 2016

The Dog Bowl IV presented by the ghost of KUBBL

Where: WMU Bernhard Center (http://marmaladedog.org/maps.php)

When: March 19th, 2015

Cost: $15 is the entrance fee for the convention, there is no fee for the tournament!
http://marmaladedog.org/placeandtime.php

Registration: 9:30am Michigan

Things to Bring:
Your Painted Team
2 copies of your team’s roster
Blood Bowl Board, dugouts, and templates – if you have them.
Copy of the LRB 6.0/C.R.P. (Available to download from GamesWorkshop Site)
The three new races (Chaos Pact, Slann, and Underworld) are allowed

Tournament Rules:
3 Games of Swiss Pairing, first round is randomly paired

Build Rules, Underdog teams have been given special treatment. Everyone knows that certain breeds are just inherently better so favor is being shown to the lesser breeds:

Level 1: $1,000,000 to build a team of at least 11 players. Four single roll skills and one double roll skill may be given. No player can be given more than one skill.
Level 2: $1,100,000 to build a team of at least 11 players. Six single roll skills and two double roll skills may be given. No player can be given more than one skill.
Level 3: $1,200,000 to build a team of at least 11 players. Eight single roll skills and four double roll skills may be given. No player can be given more than two skills.

Level 1 Teams: Undead, Necromantic, Dwarf, Chaos Dwarf, Wood Elf, Dark Elf, High Elf, Pro Elf, Norse, Amazon, Orc, Skaven, Lizardmen, Chaos
Level 2 Teams: Human, Khemri, Vampire, Slann, Chaos Pact, Underworld, Nurgle
Level 3 Teams: Halfling, Ogre, Goblin, all other stunty teams

Weather decided by top table - 7 on the kick-off table becomes:

Marmalade Dog - The Marmalade Dog runs onto the pitch. Each coach rolls a d6 plus fame, the team with the highest score calls the Marmalade Dog to attack the opponents, roll a d6 for EACH player on the opposing team. On a 6, that player falls. Roll on the player’s armor with the Claw modifier. If the armor breaks roll on the injury table. These casualties count! If a 1 is rolled for any player, the dog is distracted by a Big Moot Sandwich in the crowd and ends the event. On a 2, 3, 4, and 5 nothing happens

Apothecaries work as in the rulebook states (roll the d6 to see what kind of casualty it is. Reroll to see the second casualty type.) Apothecaries cannot be used on Star Players

Tournament will be a resurrection style tournament. So any injuries your team suffers will not
carry over to the next game, and any SPPs earned will also be erased.

Final rankings will be based on total tournament points. Tie breakers will be decided by the TO.

No skills can be given to Star Players

Stunty Bonus: All stunty teams get an agility boost in addition to their tv. The boost can be given to any player. Stunty teams are Ogres, Goblins, Halflings, Underworld without Skaven, and Lizardmen without Saurus.

Allowed Inducements:
Bloodweiser Babes
Bribes
Extra Team Training
Igors
Master Chef
Star Players (from C.R.P.)
Wandering Apothecaries

Inducements NOT allowed:
Wizards
Special Play Cards
Mercenaries
Journeymen

Scoring:
Tournament points
Win = 60 pts
Tie = 30 pts
Loss = 10 pts

Bonuses
Kept it close (lost by 1): 2pts
1 more CAS then the opponent: 2 pts
2 more CAS then the opponent: 5pts
Won by 2 or more TDs: 2pts
Won by 3 or more TDs: 5pts
The Murder Mitten: All Casualties Count, if you cause the armor/injury roll your team gets the credit for the casualty.

Additional Rules:

Painting:
Paint your team. No bonus points, no penalties, just do it.

Sportsmanship:
Be a good sport. No bonus points, no penalties, just do it.

NAF:
This is a NAF tournament. If you’re not a NAF member, bring $10 for a membership, etc.

Awards:
Best in Show (First Place)
Second Place
Junkyard Dog (most casualties)
Greyhound (most TD’s)
Hind Dog