I have gone with Block for Plagric. I can see that this is the best way to start.
I have had a chance to look at what else happened during the game.
1. My fan factor went down from 5 to 4. This is going to make it difficult to benefit from the FAME modifier in the next few games, which could dampen the cash flows.
2. I didn't roll well at the end for financial reward. But still I had £60k to spend and so have invested in a new Lineman (£50k). As I have learned I am a bit squishy so this should help keep me at full strength for a time.
3. Both my Blitzers gained a casualty and therefore 2 - SPP's. This is a good steady start and puts them in a good place to maybe benefit from a skill after the next game. Their Blocking was very effective and I used them with the Linemen to do some chain blocking to really move around the opposition. I was lucky with some high doubles when rolling for Armour and Injury. Not complaining about this as it gets the Skaven off to a good team building start. I have been thinking Mighty Blow / Tackle for these guys but still more reading to do.
4. A second Gutter Runner scored a touchdown which gives him 3 SPP's. Again this means he has potential to skill up after the next game with potential to head in the Wrestle / Strip Ball direction.
5. Plagric actually gained 9 SPP's. An excellent start for him. I have given him Block as the skill upgrade but importantly he is well on his way towards the next potential skill at 15. If he does anything at all in game 2 and gets MVP (worth 5 SPP's) he will be there. Tackle is awaiting this outcome.
6. Finally - one of the Linemen also scored a casualty for 2 SPP's. I was thinking that if he could get to 5 SPP's I might give him Kick. This would mean a more accurate ball placement after kick off.
I have learned a lot in Game 1. The Skaven have a completely different 'feel' to the Orcs. I think that I will need another couple of games with them to really get into my stride. They are all about movement. The key seems to be to do what is necessary to achieve that movement and only at that stage do other stuff. Open holes, move through and then do other blocks / dodging / whatever.
The dice are your friends but can be fickle. Don't over use them and expect that they will go on forever. ;-)
you don't get a second skill until 16 SPP.
ReplyDeletesimilar to your orc blitzers;
- MB will speed up getting more SPP. If you go this route take Tackle second.
- Currently I would hold off on tackle, since Mike doesn't really have that many pieces with dodge.
- Keep guard in mind. It adds a whole new complexity to tackle zones & blocking and you will soon learn how strong it is. While caging isn't a staple of skaven play - there will be other opportunities to use guard. Your blitzers are the only ones who can get it on a normal roll other than a rat ogre.
Guard does look good alright. Always assisting regardless of tackle zones. I like the idea.
DeleteMore vital for bashy teams, but it could make it very hard for Mike to break into your cages. I would probably still pick MB for the first one since you are likely throwing lots of blocks with these guys and then go Guard on second piece.
DeleteDon't forget you could block a cage corner with your guard player and follow up, giving an assist to a gutter daring enough to dodge into the cage (2 tackle zones = 4+ w reroll is 75% chance of success for a 1 die block if you negate his other corner)
I am liking you more and more :-)
ReplyDeleteYou guys should look into joining The NAF. There are so many BB players in the UK - I'm sure you could find leagues and tournaments to play in.
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