+ST +AG on WE, what next?

pulp · Post by **pulp** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:33 pm

I know that block makes her a lot safer to use, but leap gives her a big potential on the field at the cost of the safty that block would give.

So what should i pick next?

Mysterious Stranger · Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:09 pm

Block does double-duty both blocking and being blocked. Leap is great, but not at the expense of Block, IMO. WE's are very popular targets.

Grumbledook · Post by **Grumbledook** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:58 pm

sick rolls

but yer take block

Jural · Post by **Jural** » Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:41 pm

The only competition with Block is Juggernaut here (on a doubles roll). And because of it's defensive value, I'd prioritize Block. Side Step is also interesting, but you need to focus.

The only exceptions would be +STR, I'd go with 5 STR over block, even with the third advance.

pulp · Post by **pulp** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 5:21 am

thx for the advices, I think ill pick block but cross my fingers for another +ST

JJB · Post by **JJB** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 8:03 am

pulp wrote:cross my fingers for another +ST

[INSERT SLAPPING SMILEY HERE.]

Post by **DoubleSkulls** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 11:32 am

I'd recommend death...

Cramy · Post by **Cramy** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:37 pm

Must be Block, followed by Leap, then Tackle. Sickening ... This player will drive your opponents mad. But beware. One coach will eventually get fed-up with here and will spend the whole game just trying to kill her ...

mattgslater · Post by **mattgslater** » Wed Jun 03, 2009 5:49 pm

I'm with all in saying that WEs, +ST players, +AG players and players with 3 improvements all need Block so take Block, but I'm almost unsure here. ST4/Dodge is very easy to protect. Big Guys only have 11 perms to knock her down on a straight-up block and can't afford to give her an assist. Moreover, Block is not very helpful when getting hit by those guys, as there are only 3 perms for a both-down if they lack Block, and if they have Juggy it's a push anyway.

So I say Block probably. But Leap if you have at least 3 TRRs and at least three or four of the following are true:

1) You have a short format or upcoming tournament or other big game, or are facing elimination. Fewer games or a need to win now favor Leap.
2) You don't face much ST4 (Big Guys don't change equation unless they already have Block; it's +ST and G access that you need worry about).
3) Your other WE doesn't have Leap, or does but you don't have more than 1x Guard.
4) You have 4+ TRRs.
5) You favor risky play.
6) You have an Apothecary and at least 13 players.
7) You don't face a lot of Dwarf-types or SF/SS-happy coaches.

Otake · Post by **Otake** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 11:47 am

ianwilliams wrote:I'd recommend death...

It was my first thought too !

pulp · Post by **pulp** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 1:16 am

I know it was wrong and unwise but when i rolled double i couldn't resist taking mighty blow..
now i just cross my fingers and hope that she lives to see her next skull up

bbdave522 · Post by **bbdave522** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:16 am

Ooh... I wish I were in your league, just so I could kill that little Elf... If I were you I'd watch out, I'm sure someone in your league feels the way I do. If I knew I was up against that, I might even dish out the dough for a star player with stab...

Jural · Post by **Jural** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 6:08 am

Wow, Mighty Blow! OK, you have now officially made this a high risk, high reward piece. Next is Leap!

pulp · Post by **pulp** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:24 pm

Two games where I spend most if not all my re-rolles on her and 17 spp later i rolled doppel 3 for her skill up and I managed to take block although my inner daemon howled for pile on.
But now it is clear for me that i should have picked block last time.

Any proposal for her fifth and sixth star player roll?(if she lives that long:o)

I have been thinking of leap and tackle

Digger Goreman · Post by **Digger Goreman** » Wed Jun 10, 2009 1:29 pm

There should be a heinously HUGE bounty on that dirty yellow fairy's head!!!! I'd play 16 turns of "hunt the elf" just to block/push/foul that abomination into a zombie!

Having said that... take Stand Firm on a doubles....