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bitesize



Joined: Dec 23, 2004
Post   Posted: Jul 25, 2005 - 22:59 Reply with quote Back to top
http://fumbbl.com/FUMBBL.php?page=player&player_id=1640436

rolled a (6+4) on his skill roll. He already has Guard, Piling on, Multiple Block. The only choices are break tackle or +MA.

I'm leaning toward +MA because it is almost always useful, whereas break tackle is only sometimes useful (if he is touching someone, i probably would rather hit them than dodge away). Thoughts?
celas



Joined: Aug 02, 2003
Post   Posted: Jul 25, 2005 - 23:04 Reply with quote Back to top
how often do you plan on using BT? It is nice to get that as the next skill only to allow you a free choice of whatever you want on the fifth skill roll, imho. MV would be more useful, but then again, there is little use in BGs without block :p

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PhoenixDark



Joined: Jul 07, 2005
Post   Posted: Jul 25, 2005 - 23:05 Reply with quote Back to top
I gave my ogre +MA and it's been useful, so go for it.
Brad



Joined: May 16, 2005
Post   Posted: Jul 25, 2005 - 23:08 Reply with quote Back to top
Break Tackle.

Not only do you get your next choices free, but BT can help you choose who to hit in important situations, instead of the sacrificial lamb that opponents normally leave staninf next to the Big Guy.

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celas



Joined: Aug 02, 2003
Post   Posted: Jul 25, 2005 - 23:20 Reply with quote Back to top
How often do you use your Troll on a blitz on your Orc team? BT would be more for position. It is too risky to have to pass two rolls where a "1" means a turnover (i.e., Really Stupid roll and Dodge roll) and Trolls are rarely in a better position to Blitz than other teammates as most players plunk them in the middle of the field and will always be surrounded by other tough guys. BT is still the better choice (to allow your fifth skill to be any skill), but I would not plan on using it much.

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Nordmark



Joined: Sep 09, 2004
Post   Posted: Jul 25, 2005 - 23:31 Reply with quote Back to top
+ ma

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xcver



Joined: Mar 10, 2005
Post   Posted: Jul 25, 2005 - 23:52 Reply with quote Back to top
break tackle to gat that block at will next level up Wink

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Webbe



Joined: Aug 13, 2003
Post   Posted: Jul 25, 2005 - 23:54 Reply with quote Back to top
definately BT, big guys are so much better with block.
Nordmark



Joined: Sep 09, 2004
Post   Posted: Jul 25, 2005 - 23:57 Reply with quote Back to top
He´ll age on next skill anyway Wink

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Captain1821



Joined: Jun 23, 2004
Post   Posted: Jul 26, 2005 - 00:10 Reply with quote Back to top
Nordmark wrote:
He´ll age on next skill anyway Wink


Just in case he will not age (like this lucky Troll), choose BT in order to take the important Block at the next skill.

Until his next skill, +Mv might be more useful than BT, but after his next skill you will be able to block with him with less fear for a turnover.

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JanMattys



Joined: Feb 29, 2004
Post   Posted: Jul 26, 2005 - 00:12 Reply with quote Back to top
Normally I'd say MA. But I would choose Break Tackle, so that you can go Block-Pro on his next skills (and assuming he doesn't age he will be a hell of a troll).

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Cloggy



Joined: Sep 23, 2004
Post   Posted: Jul 26, 2005 - 14:30 Reply with quote Back to top
I even take break tackle as the 2nd normal skill on my trolls. I don't like making 2 dice blocks with them and often use the break tackle to move the troll into a position where his guard (always the 1st skill) provides more important assists.

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Pau



Joined: Jan 12, 2005
Post   Posted: Jul 26, 2005 - 14:36 Reply with quote Back to top
BT, +MA is worthless scept in throwers some catchers and fully developed blitzers. plus you need that BT to score a double next time.
bitesize



Joined: Dec 23, 2004
Post   Posted: Jul 27, 2005 - 09:45 Reply with quote Back to top
To give some closure to the topic, I should notify you all that I went with BT. I plan to never use it, but heck, I want block and pro some day and my troll shall never age!
Pau



Joined: Jan 12, 2005
Post   Posted: Jul 27, 2005 - 14:11 Reply with quote Back to top
block and tackle!
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