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Hello,

I'm finally dedicating a chunk of my life to bloodbowl.
That feeling of there's something missing but what... is identified and will be tackeld now I (and my shrink) came to the conclusion that it was bloodbowl that I missed.

I'm a 5 years warhammer fantasy player and I was looking for something else to do next to warhammer.
I've been thinking of starting with bloodbowl for a while and actually was more looking for the final push to get in.
A friend who lives closeby and me were talking and both wanted to start, so we made the decision (shook hands and drank another beer - guess dwarfs my thing then)

Anyway, I live in Holland, I've bought the PSP digital version (because of which after a few games I think I understand most of the rules) and plan on buying the starter box within the next month.
I don't think I will be playing orcs or humans though, but then I'll create a new team.
I'll have to get used to having to paint a full team, as they are smaller then a warhammer unit, but then again, I can put more detail on them.

I am looking for players in the region of the Hague to teach me the finer details of defeat (I will post this part in the appropriate forum if there is one)

Cheers,

Lexy

Welcome Lexy, hopefully you will enjoy the tactical guides and the miniatures section to give you plenty of ideas on which race to choose, although Dwarves are a good choice....

Hi and welcome!
Where in Holland ? Because there are quite some active leagues here, and there's a tourny coming up in Utrecht ! The Bubble, very nice.

Enjoy your stay and all that,

JaM

Thanks for the welcome, guys.

Lexy wrote: I am looking for players in the region of the Hague

*Cough*

First I want to play a few games and have a proper looking team before I head to tournaments.
I know from experience, that it's not that fun if you are in a tournament, and your opponent is asking things, that are totally basic.

I do like tournaments, so I will be going to them.
But first a proper looking team (which actually means painted to a decent standard.

Welcome... welcome!

Take a look at Necros if you're up for a fun challenge: Arkham Asylum Blood Bowl

You'll find a fair amount of info, teamsheets in Excel, and the occasional nugget of gold in strategy....

Lexy wrote:Thanks for the welcome, guys.

Lexy wrote: I am looking for players in the region of the Hague

*Cough*

First I want to play a few games and have a proper looking team before I head to tournaments.
I know from experience, that it's not that fun if you are in a tournament, and your opponent is asking things, that are totally basic.

I do like tournaments, so I will be going to them.
But first a proper looking team (which actually means painted to a decent standard.

If you can't find anyone/enough people to practice with you shoudl try Fumbbl (or that other one, just look in the Digital Blood Bowl part of this forum), I found it a fine practice ground. Rules are much better incorporated compared to the Cyanide version it seems.

I'm in your region but a bit short on time and not experienced enough to run a smooth game/teach but hopefully that will change shortly.

Thanks Baduk.

PM me, when you think you get some free time.
My schedule is pretty full too, so no hurry.

Oops... Cant believe I've missed that part.

Dont worry about the "basic questions" during a tournament. Most peopel are quite friendly. Of course, knowing how to use blockdice and figuring out assists is quite useful... But I still dont know the current kick-off table, for instance. So no worries !

Also, it's a good training-ground for the Dutch Open in februari.

Depending on the amount of real life games I've played, the team I have painted (everybody knows, that painted models have better dice rolls) and the time on my hand in that weekend I might attend.

It's not that I'm scared that my opponent is not friendly, but in a tournament where there is a time limit per turn, I think it's good practice to have a game as quickly as possible to enjoy for both me and the more experienced player.
I don't mind losing, especially against a better player or against the dice, but in the end both of us have to have a fun game and you should expect and show a certain level of knowledge to have a fun game for both of the players.

If I can't make it to the Dutch Open, there are other later tournaments where I can pop my bloodbowl cherry.

There isnt a time limit per turn, but you get 2 hours to finish the game (+/- 15 minutes, if needed).
Since most skills are fairly easy to spot in tournament play (only 1 skill per player "extra" on top of the normal skills they have), and you dont need to worry who scores a touchdown (no leveling up for instance) or who gets killed (reset after each match) games CAN be played fairly quick.

Still, going to the BUBBLE might be a good option, if only to attend a tournament wich is on a smaller scale.

I'll buy you a beer .

JaM wrote:I'll buy you a beer .

That's the deal maker right there

thechosengobbo wrote: That's the deal maker right there

Normally it would, but I have two reasons not to be there:
1. I already have a warhammer doubles tournament on sunday.
2. I refuse to play with an unpainted bloodbowl team (Snob, I know), which in all fairness, I'm waiting for now.

I think we will meet up in real life JaM, because I like the tournament scene alot (only experience is warhammer, but I suspect bloodbowl not to be that different)

Good reasons, and I'll see you soon-ish !

Colleges of Magic ...? Draco, where are you ?