vergessen
Joined: Sep 09, 2014
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Sep 09, 2014 - 04:15 |
 
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'Lo the camp out there.
Quick question from an absolute newb when it comes to BB: where to start? I've played WFB on and off since I was in high school; 3rd edition was my introduction. I'm also familiar with 40K. I always (at the time) skipped over the BB stuff as I didn't know anyone that played and well, it was kinda like trying to play Necromunda/Mordheim/Gorkamorka: it's only so much fun playing by ones self.
Anyway, I digress. So, where to start here? I know that there's online play (duh) and the LRB, but what if I found a sucker... erm, I mean another volunteer who was interested in learning the actual tabletop rules? Short of finding bits of [usually] overpriced items on ebay and scrabbling a box set together (or finding one for less than a small fortune), what else will I need to not only learn but play?
Of course, I'm also interested in playing online as well; I just want to make sure I'm doing my due diligence in applying myself before shooting off a million questions.
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CastleMan
Joined: Apr 26, 2013
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Sep 09, 2014 - 04:41 |
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Welcome. You have joined a great site. I highly recommend the 145 League.
http://www.fumbbl.com/p/group?op=view&group=3180
Also the help tab has some great stuff to read through. there are a lot of great coaches on here who will be more than glad to help you out. Spectating games is also good. Have fun and see you around the pitch. |
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Nightbird
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Sep 09, 2014 - 04:45 |
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Here are the links to both the fumbbl help page
& the new users quick start guide
Take a read & then ask away if you need help.
Welcome to a great community. |
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Nightbird
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Sep 09, 2014 - 05:04 |
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Also, if you find a friend who wants to learn along w/ you then make some teams in the League [L] division & you are both free to play vs each other as many times as you like w/ no restrictions such as the other divisions have. As for finding TT gear I'd recommend using fumbbl first as a taste test before you go all out & buy teams etc. Good luck. |
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pythrr
Joined: Mar 07, 2006
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Sep 09, 2014 - 05:41 |
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welcome! |
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sann0638
Joined: Aug 09, 2010
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Sep 09, 2014 - 07:49 |
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Thenaf.net is a good starring place for tabletop, hopefully. |
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albinv
Joined: Sep 15, 2012
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Sep 09, 2014 - 08:18 |
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Yep, NAF lists tourneys in your area (hopefully).
Also fumbbl has a thing like that: menu bar/community/coach locator.
Not sure how outdated some entries may be. But you can give it a try.
Apart from that all has been recommended i guess.
Try the 145er which will take you to a full season with cups and everything (which is a very entertaining way to play and you'll pick up a lot on the dirve by). It also allows you to commit to it as much or as little as you can afford.
As for TT supply - there are various vendors. But the official supplier has dropped BB as far as im concerned.
There are also links on the net with printable pitches and coins ect. I think NAF has them linked to somewhere.
Gl and welcome on board. o/ |
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Roland
Joined: May 12, 2004
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Sep 09, 2014 - 08:27 |
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Purplegoo
Joined: Mar 23, 2006
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Sep 09, 2014 - 08:35 |
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Rabe
Joined: Jun 06, 2009
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Sep 09, 2014 - 08:48 |
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Hello there, welcome to FUMBBL! 
Interesting nick... hard to forget. ;-D |
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Albemouff
Joined: Feb 24, 2005
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Sep 09, 2014 - 10:55 |
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Welcome aboard ! Ready to badly hurt your social life ? |
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Rabe
Joined: Jun 06, 2009
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Sep 09, 2014 - 11:23 |
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If it was only badly hurting... can easily become a serious injury (with lasting consequences) or even death to one's social life (outside of FUMBBL).  |
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harvestmouse
Joined: May 13, 2007
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Sep 09, 2014 - 16:39 |
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Honestly, I think it's easier learning the rules by using them or watching them rather than reading.
I'd spec a couple of games; then play a game here (much easier than table top, due to the client having lots of short cuts and works things out for you).
After that you can read the rules and start on TT. |
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notbobby125
Joined: Feb 28, 2013
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Sep 11, 2014 - 04:31 |
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Generally, there are one of three teams you want to play as for a beginner.
Human: A wide range of starting skills, skill access, good speed, and able to do almost every tactic with some degree of success.
Undead: Two strength five players without any nega-traits, some block, some good speed, and the best linemen you can find for marking someone up and getting punches to the face. The two reliable Big Guys will give you a good amount of punching power against most other starting teams, while only really being bad at passing plays.
Orcs: Most bashy teams either most choose between having great strength (Nurgle, Chaos, Lizardmen) or great starting skills (Dwarfs, Necromantic). Orcs have both, with four strength four Black Orcs, four block equipped blitzers, and even Sure hands with the Throwers. Just don't get the troll to start with, you will generally have enough raw strength to take on any other starting team you come across, with a possible exception of the Khemri.
General tip: Never make a team without at least three rerolls. For some teams, it can work (Dark Elves for example), but as a beginner, it is best to have a safe net for mistakes and bad luck. |
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Overhamsteren
Joined: May 27, 2006
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Sep 11, 2014 - 06:53 |
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Elfs should have 2 rerolls generally and max blitzers/wardancers. |
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