First skills for Norse?

Big Ahn · Post by **Big Ahn** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 12:33 am

I was going to give my Blitzer Mighty Blow, thought piling on was too risky as they often find themselves in no mans land.

As for my Lineman, Pro or Tackle? Anyone got any comments?

Darkson · Post by **Darkson** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 12:37 am

For my 4 blitzers I went Piling On, Mighty Blow, Piling On, Mighty Blow as their first skills, though I would have thought about Dauntless, Dodge and Stand Firm if I'd roled a double.

For linemen I would go tackle,with the odd pass block and a Dirty player, unless you get a double then Guard.

Big Ahn · Post by **Big Ahn** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 12:38 am

Heh, i thought you might answer that one, thanks

BoB · Post by **BoB** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 3:21 am

If you ever get the chance, having dodge and block on the same character is invaluable, it really doesnt matter what the character is.

Zergo · Post by **Zergo** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 3:30 am

The trouble with Norse is that it's REALLY hard to get Dodge, save the Catchers.

I'd say go with Piling on for Blitzers, as they all ahve Jump Up anyway. Makes it safe to pile on then.

-Zergo

Darkson · Post by **Darkson** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 5:15 am

Zergo wrote:I'd say go with Piling on for Blitzers, as they all ahve Jump Up anyway. Makes it safe to pile on then.

Safer, it makes it safer. it's never "safe" to be prone with AV7.

And it's not that hard to get dodge, just need to burn a double to get it.

Big Ahn · Post by **Big Ahn** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 5:57 am

I dont really see how Jump Up really makes you any safer since it doesnt let you get up any sooner, just for no MA cost.

BoB · Post by **BoB** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 6:01 am

If you gave him Pass block he can jump up during opponent turn

probly only come in handy once every 6 games though

Snew · Post by **Snew** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 10:50 am

That's a house rule BoB. The official ruling is that Jump Up is able to be used at the beginning of that player's turn. PB takes place during the other player's turn.

BoB · Post by **BoB** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 10:56 am

my mistake, sorry

Post by **DoubleSkulls** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 11:04 am

Well I would have thought Guard would be a good choice - with S3 across the board anything that helps making 2 dice blocks is good. However Piling On is very tempting, so maybe take that 1st then Guard.

Dangerous Dave · Post by **Dangerous Dave** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 1:35 pm

I like Guard but Piling On and Guard are not a good combination (unless the BBRC want to make Guard work while prone!

- just kidding!).

So I would split this up and have either 2 or 3 Piling On blitzers and 2 or 1 Guard blitzers.

Dave

Post by **Dave** » Mon Jan 13, 2003 10:56 pm

BLOCK!!!

(Just kidding, sorry)

Post by **DoubleSkulls** » Tue Jan 14, 2003 9:08 am

Dangerous Dave wrote:Piling On and Guard are not a good combination

If you are playing PO after the Av roll then they still work pretty well together. A lot of the time you wont be in a position to make a block. When you are only +3 Av PO wont make a difference all the time (16/36 vs Av 8 which is the best chance) so may well remain on your feet to help in the remainder of the turn.

However I'd still take PO 1st as this speeds up the acquisition of other skills too.

BoB · Post by **BoB** » Thu Jan 16, 2003 2:09 am

I have been using piling on a little recently and it seems to be hurting me,
Every time i use it they foul the player , now he has a serious injury.

I cant decide if it is worth it or not.