Potential Tournament Idea: Chainsaw Bowl

[Iranian Spy]

Howdy folks, I want to get your input on a possible tournament idea:

It's very simple. Every player gains the skill 'Chainsaw' (not secret weapon, just chainsaw).

For a recap here's the exact wording on the skill:

Chainsaw (Extraordinary)
A player armed with a chainsaw must attack with it instead of making a
block as part of a Block or Blitz Action. When the chainsaw is used to
make an attack, roll a D6 instead of the Block dice. On a roll of 2 or more
the chainsaw hits the opposing player, but on a roll of 1 it !kicks back"
and hits the wielder instead! Make an Armour roll for the player hit by the
chainsaw, adding 3 to the score. If the roll beats the victim"s Armour
value then the victim is Knocked Down and injured – roll on the Injury
table. If the roll fails to beat the victim"s Armour value then the attack has
no effect. A player armed with a chainsaw may take a Foul Action, and
adds 3 to the Armour roll, but must roll for kick back as described above.
A running chainsaw is a dangerous thing to carry around, so if a player
holding a chainsaw is Knocked Down for any reason, the opposing coach
is allowed to add 3 to his Armour roll to see if the player was injured.
However, blocking a player with a chainsaw is equally dangerous! If an
opponent knocks himself over when blocking the chainsaw player then
add 3 to his Armour roll. This skill may only be used once per turn (e.g.,
cannot be used with Frenzy or Multiple Block) and if used as part of a
Blitz Action, the player cannot continue moving after using it. Casualties
caused by a chainsaw player do not count for Star Player points.


What do you think of the possibility? Is it too gonzo? Is it unfair to specific teams to the point it would be an unenjoyable tournament? Can you handle that much chainsaw in your diet?

Any input is much appreciated.

[phil78]

Too much for me, I just can't see teams having too many players left, especially low AV teams.

[Glowworm]

i think it would end up as a Dwarf-fest, no Av7 teams need apply!!

maybe limit Chainsaws to 4 per team, maybe 0-16 (0-12 as well) choice players only and give em "No Hands" Skill as well

However the thought of a chainsaw wielding Mino is quite entertaining....

[Darkson]

To bizarre, most games will end pretty quickly (due to one side having no players), and weighted towards AV9 teams.
Plus I doubt it would get NAF sanctioning, and seeing as I can't attend anywhere near as many tourneys as I like, I'd give it a miss for one with NAF sanctioning.