ARBBL Open 2009 - Andover, Hants, UK - 7th/8th March 2009

Post by **GalakStarscraper** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:38 pm

Just curious. What rules for the Khemri were being used when they won ARBBL.

Thanks.

Pipey · Post by **Pipey** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 5:58 pm

Pretty sure it was LRB5.

duttydave · Post by **duttydave** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:03 pm

stick_with_poo_on_the_end wrote:Thx to everyone...except leon!, god i hate him!

I was so surprised your game with Leon was so quiet. I was expecting a torrent of trash talking and abuse

besters · Post by **besters** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 6:18 pm

Yes, LRB 5, TR 115.

duttydave · Post by **duttydave** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:03 pm

GalakStarscraper wrote:Just curious. What rules for the Khemri were being used when they won ARBBL.

Thanks.

LRB5 and possibly Khemri's last hurrah before the Rules Review sees them dry up and blow away in the warm desert winds

Darkson · Post by **Darkson** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:34 pm

duttydave wrote:
GalakStarscraper wrote:Just curious. What rules for the Khemri were being used when they won ARBBL.

Thanks.
LRB5 and possibly Khemri's last hurrah before the Rules Review sees them dry up and blow away in the warm desert winds

Not at the ARBBL - neither of the crap experimental rosters will be used here, even when we change the rest of the rules to LRB6 (league or tournament).

SillySod · Post by **SillySod** » Tue Mar 10, 2009 11:59 pm

Post by **GalakStarscraper** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:13 am

Darkson wrote:Not at the ARBBL - neither of the crap experimental rosters will be used here, even when we change the rest of the rules to LRB6 (league or tournament).

Even if it means they continue to win your event?

I'm curious if they win again next year how many grumbles you'd get about the ARBBL allowing that "broken" roster to be used.

Might not happen ... but I could easily see it occuring if they win next year.

Its your event Simon and you know I'm a big fan of folks running things their own way. I just know human nature to bitch in situations like this. Its a lot easier to blame a "broken roster" than the fact that one just got outplayed by a better coach.

Galak

Grumbledook · Post by **Grumbledook** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 12:21 am

you let the pact in tho darkson ;o

Darkson · Post by **Darkson** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 1:06 am

GalakStarscraper wrote:I'm curious if they win again next year how many grumbles you'd get about the ARBBL allowing that "broken" roster to be used.

3rd event, 3rd different race to win it (after Necro and Chaos Dwarf), all using the same rules.

SillySod · Post by **SillySod** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 5:29 am

Khemri havent exactly dominated the tournament scene before... I doubt them winning exactly one year in a row is a cause for concern.

Darkson · Post by **Darkson** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:12 am

Anyway, it's not a broken roster, it's a broken coach.

Darkson · Post by **Darkson** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 7:47 am

Plus when talking in the pub on Saturday night, no-one seemed interested in taking either of the 2 experimental rosters to tournaments anyway.

Pipey · Post by **Pipey** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:15 am

Looks to me like it was a combination of factors - a very good coach, a pretty decent draw (3 matches vs. Norse, 1 vs. High Elves, 1 vs. Pact) and more than likely a bit of luck at the right time.

As Silly Sod says, Khemri winning a tournament is a pretty exceptional circumstance, and by no means is it the continuation of a trend or further evidence of them being 'broke'.

lowsman2 · Post by **lowsman2** » Wed Mar 11, 2009 8:59 am

GalakStarscraper wrote:
Darkson wrote:Not at the ARBBL - neither of the crap experimental rosters will be used here, even when we change the rest of the rules to LRB6 (league or tournament).
Even if it means they continue to win your event?

I'm curious if they win again next year how many grumbles you'd get about the ARBBL allowing that "broken" roster to be used.

Might not happen ... but I could easily see it occuring if they win next year.

Its your event Simon and you know I'm a big fan of folks running things their own way. I just know human nature to bitch in situations like this. Its a lot easier to blame a "broken roster" than the fact that one just got outplayed by a better coach.

Galak

Somewhat ironic as it is moaning about the roster that has got it changed (despite it not being overpowered).