JimmyFantastic
Joined: Feb 06, 2007
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Dec 13, 2018 - 14:38 |
 
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Why are you even posting "asking for advice" then saying should you win more?
Do whatever you want. |
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Jeffro
Joined: Jan 22, 2009
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Dec 13, 2018 - 16:36 |
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| Mr_Foulscumm wrote: | Dump-Off is one of the worst skills in the game. I wouldn't even waste a normal skill roll on it if I could. I don't even like it when it comes for free either. It's just terrible.
Does anyone want a rant about why? 
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Fouly is WRONG WRONG WRONG!! He couldn't be less right if he took five lefts.
That being said, it looks like you took Dump Off on both - which is a bold move. Especially with the one being his first skill and the other having a skill that I don't think I've taken in all my games with Pro Elves.
Guard is solid, of course... and I've had Mighty Blow catchers that are wicked - the scourge of certain league games. Dump Off, though, is best used with Pro Elves when you've recovered the ball and don't have enough players to form a cage: Two catchers, side-by-side, they can't intercept and can only blitz one. It's frustrating to play against.
First skill, though, is tough... you absolutely want to get dodge and either wrestle or block on them as soon as possible. Take Pass on your next double if you really want to commit to the bit. It definitely isn't for everyone. The folks that would never do it - yes they might be better coaches than us... but they are afraid. AFRAID. You need stones to play the Dump Off game, and it is brilliant fun when it works.
Here's a fun lesson in Dump-Off Catchers
... and the most wicked Dump-Off Catcher I've come across.
Have fun keeping them alive!!  |
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Jeffro
Joined: Jan 22, 2009
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Dec 13, 2018 - 17:52 |
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Garion
Joined: Aug 19, 2009
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Dec 13, 2018 - 18:02 |
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Dump off is fine as a final skill, but you want Dodge + Block (wrestle) on all your catchers, then a mix of tackle, sure hands, Side step, Diving Tackle, hopefully a stat increase or 2 between the 4, leap, strip ball, dauntless, Shadowing can be fun. Then I would consider Dump Off.
Basically what your team needs dictates the catchers skill selection really. Once your team has all the core skills then you consider the luxury skills. |
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Mr_Foulscumm
Joined: Mar 05, 2005
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Dec 13, 2018 - 20:55 |
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| Jeffro wrote: | | Mr_Foulscumm wrote: | Dump-Off is one of the worst skills in the game. I wouldn't even waste a normal skill roll on it if I could. I don't even like it when it comes for free either. It's just terrible.
Does anyone want a rant about why?
Enjoy! |
Fouly is WRONG WRONG WRONG!! He couldn't be less right if he took five lefts. |
Fouly is never wrong!
First of all, I'm glad we agree that his elves will die super fast with the none skill of Dump-Off and no blodge.
2nd of all, Dump-Off adds too many rolls and all of them before knowing if it's actually needed to take the risk. So what are the risks I hear no one ask. Well I'm glad you asked!
Fumbling the ball, missing the pass and having the ball intercepted(!).
There's also the fact that it's a skill that you only get to use by:
1). Putting your expensive catcher at risk of death and injury
2). Screwing up on positioning.
3). On your opponents turn, and when he decides to give you the opportunity.
You take all these risks and then the opponent rolls push/push or skulls or something. And that's what kills it for me.
Jeffro is clearly wrong! |
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Jeffro
Joined: Jan 22, 2009
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Dec 13, 2018 - 21:30 |
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| Mr_Foulscumm wrote: | | Jeffro wrote: | | Mr_Foulscumm wrote: | | Dump-Off is one of the worst skills in the game. I wouldn't even waste a normal skill roll on it if I could. I don't even like it when it comes for free either. It's just terrible. |
Fouly is WRONG WRONG WRONG!! He couldn't be less right if he took five lefts. |
Fouly is never wrong!
Jeffro is clearly wrong! |
You have clearly linked an empathetic response to your toddler and are now thinking like one, my hairy friend.
Two NoS Catchers standing side-by-side... neither marked at the end of your turn... one with Dump-Off. Your opposing coach cannot loose the ball from you... only Nuffle can. It is double secret genius stragetums wielded only by the stout of heart and thems that have emptied their heads of preconceived notions of failure. Good day sir! |
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Mr_Foulscumm
Joined: Mar 05, 2005
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Dec 13, 2018 - 21:36 |
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| Jeffro wrote: | | Mr_Foulscumm wrote: | | Jeffro wrote: | | Mr_Foulscumm wrote: | | Dump-Off is one of the worst skills in the game. I wouldn't even waste a normal skill roll on it if I could. I don't even like it when it comes for free either. It's just terrible. |
Fouly is WRONG WRONG WRONG!! He couldn't be less right if he took five lefts. |
Fouly is never wrong!
Jeffro is clearly wrong! |
You have clearly linked an empathetic response to your toddler and are now thinking like one, my hairy friend.
Two NoS Catchers standing side-by-side... neither marked at the end of your turn... one with Dump-Off. Your opposing coach cannot loose the ball from you... only Nuffle can. It is double secret genius stragetums wielded only by the stout of heart and thems that have emptied their heads of preconceived notions of failure. Good day sir! |
This sounds like you're challenging me to a game!
I will teach you to not speak ill of our lord and savior Nuffle! He might giveth, but he LOVES TAKETH AWAY!
So the only question now is... do you have any pansy teams with the dreadful Dump-Off skilleth at hand? |
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Antithesisoftime
Joined: Aug 20, 2014
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Dec 13, 2018 - 21:42 |
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| Mr_Foulscumm wrote: | | Jeffro wrote: | | Mr_Foulscumm wrote: | | Jeffro wrote: | | Mr_Foulscumm wrote: | | Dump-Off is one of the worst skills in the game. I wouldn't even waste a normal skill roll on it if I could. I don't even like it when it comes for free either. It's just terrible. |
Fouly is WRONG WRONG WRONG!! He couldn't be less right if he took five lefts. |
Fouly is never wrong!
Jeffro is clearly wrong! |
You have clearly linked an empathetic response to your toddler and are now thinking like one, my hairy friend.
Two NoS Catchers standing side-by-side... neither marked at the end of your turn... one with Dump-Off. Your opposing coach cannot loose the ball from you... only Nuffle can. It is double secret genius stragetums wielded only by the stout of heart and thems that have emptied their heads of preconceived notions of failure. Good day sir! |
This sounds like you're challenging me to a game!
I will teach you to not speak ill of our lord and savior Nuffle! He might giveth, but he LOVES TAKETH AWAY!
So the only question now is... do you have any pansy teams with the dreadful Dump-Off skilleth at hand? |
Just play Four Nations vs Four Nations in Secret League, and be done with it. |
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kummo
Joined: Mar 29, 2016
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Dec 13, 2018 - 21:59 |
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JimmyFantastic
Joined: Feb 06, 2007
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Dec 14, 2018 - 00:11 |
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Jeffro
Joined: Jan 22, 2009
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Dec 14, 2018 - 03:04 |
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| Mr_Foulscumm wrote: | | Jeffro wrote: | | Mr_Foulscumm wrote: | | Jeffro wrote: | | Mr_Foulscumm wrote: | | Dump-Off is one of the worst skills in the game. It's just terrible. |
Fouly couldn't be less right if he took five lefts. |
Fouly is never wrong!
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Good day sir! |
... do you have any pansy teams with the dreadful Dump-Off skilleth at hand? |
OH I DO. Name a time, sir  |
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Rbthma
Joined: Jan 14, 2009
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Dec 14, 2018 - 03:51 |
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Oh yeah, I had a Dump-off/Pass catcher at one point...pretty sure he probably died getting blitzed ^-^
Fun sometimes, often disappointing though |
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spelledaren
Joined: Mar 06, 2004
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Dec 14, 2018 - 06:34 |
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Love the dump off. Botanic Garden has had a number of dump off catchers and it's often quite good, when you can't control the pitch properly. |
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garyt1
Joined: Mar 12, 2011
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Dec 14, 2018 - 07:27 |
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Diving catch for an ag4 player with nerves of steel is rather nuts. I suppose occasionally balls scatter next to him. And then dump off too! Well, he is a fun player to be fair. |
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awambawamb
Joined: Feb 17, 2008
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Dec 14, 2018 - 12:05 |
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| Jeffro wrote: | | Name a time, sir |
I want to believe |
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