Sigmar1
Joined: Aug 13, 2008
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Oct 14, 2013 - 07:51 |
 
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My 7-2-1 Pro Halfling team (because Halfling Pros feels odd to me), the Greenfield Rumblers has 10 matches played and I wanted to give my impression of the team based on my games and the games (which are many) that I've spectated.
Overall, they seem well balanced. The do tend to shine at low TV, which is, I believe, what most of us expected from the roster list. They actually perform better than expected IMO at higher TV, although both of my ties have come in the last few games (but one was a tie due to crazy luck for me, and one was for crazy luck by my oppo).
The Mootguard are stellar. The ST3 Pro combo really accentuates their bash potential. 3D blocks are common, and with the 50% rr they can rack up KOs and CAS. The Stand Firm causes a lot of problems for opposing teams, especially when combined with Block, which I've seen quite a bit. They should probably be more expensive for what they give the team. I haven't seen any teams exploit their Agility access, but I just added Diving Tackle to my junior MG. I think it will help nicely.
Punters, at first, seemed like a bit of a waste. I started with only one and haven't felt the need for a second. My first skill choice was Leader, and really couldn't imagine a better non-stat, non-double selection. After a few games however (including the infamous Punter-cas-missile-score-to-tie-in-the-last-two-turns match) during which the Punter's HMP was critical, I've come to think Punters could play a decent roll on the team.
Catchers are the stars though. Mine rock, and I hunt them mercilessly when I play against PFling teams. They are capable of the most astounding plays and if you take them out, their offense becomes much more difficult.
It's the Borrowers that perplex me the most however. The NOS/ Dump-off combo just seems a waste. I have yet to develop, or see developed, any Borrower that effectively makes use of these skills. They either need Passing access (which would argue against the Punters having it, and there really isn't any reason for them to IMO) or lose the two skills for G access (and a cost increase) or some other skill set.
I have been looking forward to new Stunty teams for a VERY long time (still am honestly, but I'm a fanatic). Although PFlings wouldn't have been my first choice, I have found them very fun to play. I've had good success with the team, others...have not. As I said, they seem reasonably balanced even if the Borrowers feel a bit odd. |
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Azure
Joined: Jan 30, 2007
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Oct 14, 2013 - 08:03 |
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Played against pro halflings once. Do not think that it is a good indication of the team's ability though. They do break easy (15 CAS - cleared pitch even with 3 Apoth). Anyway, it was a fun game for me  |
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Roland
Joined: May 12, 2004
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Oct 14, 2013 - 08:46 |
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| Azure wrote: | | Played against pro halflings once. Do not think that it is a good indication of the team's ability though. They do break easy (15 CAS - cleared pitch even with 3 Apoth). Anyway, it was a fun game for me |
some TV diff there 
nice items on your team btw, where did you get them? |
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Roland
Joined: May 12, 2004
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Oct 14, 2013 - 09:00 |
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I dunno, haven't played with mine yet, but played against.
They're kind of squishy, just like c-flings. And with only one big guy it's tough to win the bash war... |
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harvestmouse
Joined: May 13, 2007
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Oct 14, 2013 - 10:39 |
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C-Flings (in a stunty sense) are squishy? I'd say they're one of the heavier teams.
Of course Pro Flings shouldn't be winning many bash wars. Sigmar's feedback is very good.
Remember that this roster is brand new (and with no test at all). So the fact it's fun to play and fairly well balanced is a great thing.
Another great thing is that no roster is set in stone. Sigmar's negative points are well worth bringing up when the next round of changes happen. |
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Roland
Joined: May 12, 2004
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Oct 14, 2013 - 11:06 |
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C-flings are still av6.
I've cleared them off the pitch a few times... |
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GronxWild
Joined: Jan 22, 2012
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Oct 14, 2013 - 11:09 |
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i like the nos-do skills, just more fun  more PRO!! |
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Roland
Joined: May 12, 2004
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Oct 14, 2013 - 11:10 |
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and more leap!
there's so much DT at high TV! |
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Roland
Joined: May 12, 2004
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Oct 14, 2013 - 11:19 |
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Garion
Joined: Aug 19, 2009
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Oct 14, 2013 - 12:01 |
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good write up. I have to agree about the borrowers really. Strip ball is useful, but that aside they dont offer much at all really.
I think the hot pot needs a major buff though, Really Stupid means you have to stick a player next to him to get any use out of it at all. and as he is St1 with no block or dodge, he is sooo easy to knock over. So you need to keep him back, this essentially means you are keeping two of your own players out of the game just to throw bombs. Or you are keeping him near the action which invariably means he will end up on the floor.
Ma1 means he doesnt stand up very easily either. And take root has a couple fo bugs some to do with the bombs and another just not losing take root when going prone. I found him utterly useless to be honest. Which is very sad. |
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GronxWild
Joined: Jan 22, 2012
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Oct 14, 2013 - 12:44 |
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the chef should be 150K for them  |
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WhatBall
Joined: Aug 21, 2008
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Oct 14, 2013 - 19:16 |
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| Roland wrote: | | Azure wrote: | | Played against pro halflings once. Do not think that it is a good indication of the team's ability though. They do break easy (15 CAS - cleared pitch even with 3 Apoth). Anyway, it was a fun game for me |
some TV diff there
nice items on your team btw, where did you get them? |
The Paladins won the Fighting Cockerel Classic, the previous major before the Stunty Cup. Those prizes were cooked up for the winner. |
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CastleMan
Joined: Apr 26, 2013
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Oct 14, 2013 - 19:20 |
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Sigmar is never going to stop bringing up the fling missle that badly hurt my ball carrier. What am I saying, it was pretty awesome. |
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Sigmar1
Joined: Aug 13, 2008
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Oct 14, 2013 - 22:12 |
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Well...yeah. He splatted your ball carrier, did a full-gainer to land on his feet, grabbed the ball, and scooted in for the last second tie. Harvin 'Big Foot' Albrecht is a freaking hero.
He also got killed on the last turn of the next match. \o/ |
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Craftnburn
Joined: Jul 29, 2005
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Oct 14, 2013 - 22:38 |
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My Borrower finally has a decent role after rolling +AG (Woooooooaaahhhh!). Before that they're Meh (NOS + Dump Off + Stunty sucks). Mootguards are Awesome (doubly if they get Block!). The rest of the team is...well...flings. I'd still love to see them get something (to keep them on the field). |
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