I know most, if not all, of the people who skim this blog have already registered for Chaos Cup but I just wanted to send out a reminder.
Chaos Cup is the Blood Bowl Major for the United States tournament scene. The tournament will be held at the Holiday Inn Express in Palatine, Illinois. For more information on the tournament check out the links in this post.
The KUBBL has had multiple representatives at Chaos Cups in the past. Or best showing was coach Beaux finished 14th in 2011. This year it appears only two players from KUBBL will be going and one player is taking a tier three build so it's unlikely that 14th will be topped. This year's event is already attracting a lot of players. Sixty-plus players have already registered and a 100 coach tournament may be within reach.
All of the specifics are on the site so go there. See you in September!
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Monday, July 14, 2014
Zlurpee Bowl X - Wrap Up
Zlurpee Bowl X just ended a day ago and already thoughts and preparations are going in to Zlurpee Bowl XI. That's quite a testament to how great an event it is to attend and play in. I separate the two because there is so much going on outside of the event.
Friday, before the tournment, began with an un-birthday party for the beloved tournament star player, Zlurpus. Tournament organizer, Xtreme hosted the party along with wife Jennyafur at their home. Coach DarkOrk20 welcomed guest in his own way by offering all attendees, of legal drinking age, a shot of tequila in a commemorative shot glass for them to keep. Many welcomes were expressed and games played. A cake was even made for Zlurpus. Zlurpus was unceremoniously re-killed? at his own party and failed his regen flip as performed by Xtreme. Yet some how that undead fellow showed up at the next days game to represent on the Blood Bowl pitch. Those stars have some great resiliency.
Saturday morning brought with it the excitement of games to come and our Kalamadoom boys, KUBBLers, started of very well. All three of the coaches went through day 1 towards the top of the charts. Coach Furry actually had the best day one going 3-0-1 and being in a tie for second when Saturday came to a close. Saturday night brought some more gaming. Coach Randroid joined others at Xtreme's house for a rousing game of DEADZONE by Mantic Games. Coach Beaux learned and played some Eclipse.
Sunday was day two of the event which saw two of the Kalamadoom boys rise and one descend. Coach Beaux got all the way up to a tie for second place in the tournament. Randroid tied for 15th and Furry tied for 17th. Those were places determined by final points, they're not representative of how our coaches actually place as far as awards go. The final round of Zlurpee Bowl has "Grudge Match for players other than the top four, so points are fully indicative of what happened.
On the ride home we were treated to a special disc produced by Siggyllama of his new Blood Bowl podcast and some extras. Very talented. Some of the song lyrics that stood out to us were from "Apoth My Dice" which did cause us to ponder, how do snakes bite with their eyes?
All and all it was a wonderful event! Thank you's go out to Xtreme and all those who made it possible.
Friday, before the tournment, began with an un-birthday party for the beloved tournament star player, Zlurpus. Tournament organizer, Xtreme hosted the party along with wife Jennyafur at their home. Coach DarkOrk20 welcomed guest in his own way by offering all attendees, of legal drinking age, a shot of tequila in a commemorative shot glass for them to keep. Many welcomes were expressed and games played. A cake was even made for Zlurpus. Zlurpus was unceremoniously re-killed? at his own party and failed his regen flip as performed by Xtreme. Yet some how that undead fellow showed up at the next days game to represent on the Blood Bowl pitch. Those stars have some great resiliency.
Saturday morning brought with it the excitement of games to come and our Kalamadoom boys, KUBBLers, started of very well. All three of the coaches went through day 1 towards the top of the charts. Coach Furry actually had the best day one going 3-0-1 and being in a tie for second when Saturday came to a close. Saturday night brought some more gaming. Coach Randroid joined others at Xtreme's house for a rousing game of DEADZONE by Mantic Games. Coach Beaux learned and played some Eclipse.
Sunday was day two of the event which saw two of the Kalamadoom boys rise and one descend. Coach Beaux got all the way up to a tie for second place in the tournament. Randroid tied for 15th and Furry tied for 17th. Those were places determined by final points, they're not representative of how our coaches actually place as far as awards go. The final round of Zlurpee Bowl has "Grudge Match for players other than the top four, so points are fully indicative of what happened.
On the ride home we were treated to a special disc produced by Siggyllama of his new Blood Bowl podcast and some extras. Very talented. Some of the song lyrics that stood out to us were from "Apoth My Dice" which did cause us to ponder, how do snakes bite with their eyes?
All and all it was a wonderful event! Thank you's go out to Xtreme and all those who made it possible.
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| Randroid |
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| Beaux (sans bandana?) |
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| Furry |
Big Congrats goes out to Ombi for winning ZBX!
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Zlurpee Bowl X
The tenth edition of one of the best Blood Bowl tournaments is taking place July 11 and 12 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Zlurpee Bowl is the brain child of Xtreme who has been playing in Blood Bowl tournaments since 2003 according to his NAF record. Zlurpee Bowl has its own website here. It's chalk full of all kinds of information about the tournament and we highly suggest you check it out.
This tournament is especially important to us because of what it has done. Because ZB exist the Zlurpcast exist, and that podcast helped people become more aware of tournament play for the game we all enjoy. The tournament scene in the Midwest is especially robust because of this. Fifty plus of this years participants hail from Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Ohio. But it's not a strictly regional event, there will be players from Canada, Florida, Oklahoma, California, Missouri, New York, Utah and Nebraska. (Hmm, I notice an Iowa sized gap in there.)
Three members of the KUBBL will be traveling to this event. Granted we haven't played a season of league play in quite some time but the three of us will be, Kalamadoom. Coach Beaux will be leading a Lizardman squad onto the pitch, coach Randroid will be playing a Necromantic team and coach Furry will be bringing Dwarfs. After this weekend check out Drinkin' and Modelin', Furry's Painting Blog and here for recaps and rundowns of the tournament action.
The cool thing about this and any Blood Bowl tournament is the people. Not only do we get six fun rounds of Blood Bowl action, we also spend multiple hours playing other great games with all the other players. There will be board games, card games, miniature games, and even a little Roshambo.
So a huge thanks goes out to Xtreme and all those who are helping him put on this awesome event! Only three more days!
Monday, May 12, 2014
HeadBangers Ball IV is in the Books!
As you may have read KUBBL had two coaches representing the league at HBBIV. Coach Randroid showed up with his Ogres and coach Furry played Dark Elves. In our last post we asked for help in picking which race to take for Furry. No one helped. So, the tournament organizer, Zlurpcast Main Guy, and 103.9 The Fox afternoon DJ, JP, suggested he take dark elves. That suggestion was taken.
HBBIV was an absolute blast and both of our coaches took something home. Randroid finished with a record of 0-0-3, yes he tied all three of his games. His powerful Ogres won the War Pig Award as the tournament team that caused the most casualties. He also qualified as the Iron Man award (best defense) but opted instead for the prize that covets brutality. Furry finished with a record of 2-1-0 and was the winner of the Flying High Again Award (most TD's).
The tournament was held at Draxtar Games in Batavia, Illinois. They were awesome host and do quite a bit for the gaming scene in the area. The store was hoping with two tournaments going on a one or two other games being played.
The next tournament that some of our coaches are attending will be Zlurpee Bowl X. This is a wonderful two day tournament that features all sorts of between match action for the players. If you haven't signed up yet... you're too late. Seating was limited and this is one of, if not, the most beloved BB tournament in the Mid West, so it goes fast.
Also dont forget registration for Chaos Cup 2014 opens July 1st.
HBBIV was an absolute blast and both of our coaches took something home. Randroid finished with a record of 0-0-3, yes he tied all three of his games. His powerful Ogres won the War Pig Award as the tournament team that caused the most casualties. He also qualified as the Iron Man award (best defense) but opted instead for the prize that covets brutality. Furry finished with a record of 2-1-0 and was the winner of the Flying High Again Award (most TD's).
The tournament was held at Draxtar Games in Batavia, Illinois. They were awesome host and do quite a bit for the gaming scene in the area. The store was hoping with two tournaments going on a one or two other games being played.
The next tournament that some of our coaches are attending will be Zlurpee Bowl X. This is a wonderful two day tournament that features all sorts of between match action for the players. If you haven't signed up yet... you're too late. Seating was limited and this is one of, if not, the most beloved BB tournament in the Mid West, so it goes fast.
Also dont forget registration for Chaos Cup 2014 opens July 1st.
Friday, May 9, 2014
Let the Games Begin!
We are "One" day away from the "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" that is HeadBanger's Ball IV! The Blood Bowl pitches are located just inside the "Cemetery Gates" "South of Heaven." You have to get past the "Keeper of the Seven Keys" by repeating "The Oath" and being "Bonded by Blood." If you get it wrong, you'd better "Run to the Hills" or the "Children of the Grave" will leave you with a "Hammer Smashed Face." It is you "For Whom the Bell Tolls" as you move "Into the Void." The "Angel of Death" will "Pull the Plug" on "A Fine Day to Die."
But if you're right, you've found a "Rainbow in the Dark." You'll be "The Trooper" who gets to "Seek and Destroy" others on the pitch. You'll use "Black Metal" to create your "Symphony of Destruction" causing "Holy Wars" in "Heaven and Hell." Exploiting your opponent's "Fear of the Dark" you make them "Paranoid" of the "Creeping Death" "Raining Blood" down on them in the "Witching Hour." "Evil", "Am I Evil?" No, but your "Cowboys from Hell" and "Chapel of Ghouls" will cause your opponents to be "Blinded by Fear." Making way for the "War Pigs" and "The Exorcist" to cause their players to spend the rest of their "Seasons in the Abyss."
When the day is done, you will be the "Master of Puppets." You'll "Walk" "Over the Mountain." To witness, first hand, your opponents "Screaming for Vengeance" But they will be the "Last in Line."
"Hallowed Be Thy Name"
But if you're right, you've found a "Rainbow in the Dark." You'll be "The Trooper" who gets to "Seek and Destroy" others on the pitch. You'll use "Black Metal" to create your "Symphony of Destruction" causing "Holy Wars" in "Heaven and Hell." Exploiting your opponent's "Fear of the Dark" you make them "Paranoid" of the "Creeping Death" "Raining Blood" down on them in the "Witching Hour." "Evil", "Am I Evil?" No, but your "Cowboys from Hell" and "Chapel of Ghouls" will cause your opponents to be "Blinded by Fear." Making way for the "War Pigs" and "The Exorcist" to cause their players to spend the rest of their "Seasons in the Abyss."
When the day is done, you will be the "Master of Puppets." You'll "Walk" "Over the Mountain." To witness, first hand, your opponents "Screaming for Vengeance" But they will be the "Last in Line."
"Hallowed Be Thy Name"
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