PeteW
Joined: Aug 05, 2005
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Apr 29, 2021 - 14:17 |
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Thought I would start off a discussion thread for the finals of the 17th UI, and (probably) the last Major with big bloated teams. Please disagree with my picks!
Barak Varr Dungeon Dwellers
(Chaos Dwarf - 1830TV)
Valen
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Well Cultured Gentlemen
(Orc - 2340TV)
Java
Even with a long shopping list, the CDs will struggle to come with the sheer fatness of the orcs. The inevitable 0-2 grind to the orcs is my guess.
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Médecins Sans Frontières
(Nurgle - 2410TV)
Menonaloco
vs
Tyrannosaurus Pecs
(Lizardman - 1950TV)
Drdeath
A well-developed Nurgle team should crush a less well-prepared lizard team. 2-1 to the nurgles.
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Wandering Feathers
(High Elf - 2670TV)
Bram
vs
C64 Games I Played
(Human - 2130TV)
Sideshowbob
Humans can usually like their chances against elves... but not when the elves have 4 ST4 AG4 players. Gulp. Could be 3-0 or 4-0 to the high elves.
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Ultimate Marvel Superheroes
(Wood Elf - 2390TV)
Petew
vs
Gezwirbelte Bärte
(Chaos Dwarf - 2340TV)
Jokaero
An interesting game! The CDs ahve 4 Diving Tackle Stand Firm dwarves to annoy the wood elves, but a single Blitz! or 1 in 9 ball fail could spell doom for the CDs. A tough game to call, but I will go out on my own limb and predict 2-1 to the woodies.
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Woodhead Wanderers
(Wood Elf - 2560TV)
Rawlf
vs
What A Shambles!
(Shambling Undead - 1860TV)
Beanbelly
Undead outmatched here. 3-0 to the wood elves.
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Zufbar Hammerers
(Dwarf - 1900TV)
Proff70
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Bjornhaven Berserkers
(Norse - 2000TV)
Dacoach
This should be a good game, but overall, I don't feel the dwarves have the weapons to deal with the norse strength and claw. 2-1 to the norse.
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Obfuscate
(Dark Elf - 2150TV)
Thresh
vs
Disturbed,the
(Orc - 2420TV)
Asteflix
Ugly orcs, with a coach who loves bullying elves. Whilst I would be very hopeful for a wizard fuelled upset, I can't help but feel that it will be a 2-1 grind toward the orcish inevitable.
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More Bones
(Khemri Tomb Kings - 2080TV)
Twyllenimor
vs
Jurassic Juggernauts
(Lizardman - 2550TV)
Captainmalkor
Fat lizards with silly skinks won't struggle with Khemri here. A safe 2-0 lizard win.
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(Edited thanks to Alex!) |
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SideshowBob
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Apr 29, 2021 - 16:15 |
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DrDeath
Joined: Mar 27, 2011
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  Posted:
Apr 29, 2021 - 16:23 |
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I like 7 out of the 8 picks too |
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PeteW
Joined: Aug 05, 2005
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  Posted:
Apr 29, 2021 - 16:28 |
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I would be very happy with an upset from either of you! |
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Strider84
Joined: Jun 03, 2009
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Apr 29, 2021 - 16:37 |
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SideshowBob
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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Apr 29, 2021 - 16:53 |
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Edited, double post |
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Jokaero
Joined: Dec 24, 2004
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Apr 29, 2021 - 16:54 |
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OK then, our game is scheduled for Monday 22:00 servertime. Bring some rocks and aim for the Wardancers while the team will focus solely on killing the tree. Won't bring 4 claws for nothing, will we? They can't do worse than in the qualifier final... or can they?
Come and find out!
Ultimate Marvel Superheroes
(Wood Elf - 2390TV)
Petew
vs
Gezwirbelte Bärte
(Chaos Dwarf - 2340TV)
Jokaero
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PeteW
Joined: Aug 05, 2005
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Apr 29, 2021 - 16:59 |
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Thanks Alex!
And Joka - you can have the tree!!!! (Groot is there to sacrifice himself for the team.) |
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Rawlf
Joined: Jul 15, 2007
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Apr 29, 2021 - 18:30 |
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Love this thread and the predictions! Thanks for not putting any pressure on me at all...
The match I am looking forward to the most is PeteW vs. Jokaero. Both coaches are FUMBBL Cup winners, Joka even current champ and only two time title holder. Two absolute cornerstones of FUMBBL majors since they exist. If someone asks you to explain what FUMBBL majors are like, link him to this match. Would have made a worthy final, this one.
MenonaLoco vs DrDeath will be a blast, too. It wouldnt be a FUMBBL major if there was no monstrous Nurgle team in it. Uusiverikulho, Gefährliche Raubtiere, Gift of the Gab are big shoes to fill but MSF fits in very well. DrDeath's Lizardmen may not be very impressive by these standards, but if you follow the Blackbox trophy you know why you shouldn't underestimate DrDeath. And if the wiz has a good day the game can come around real quick.
Finally, shoutout to bram and his Wandering Feathers. Remember this tourney is held in Ulthuan, they must be the proud, cheered on heroes here with their rich history. A true paragon for all BB2016 teams at this era's sunset. |
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PeteW
Joined: Aug 05, 2005
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Apr 29, 2021 - 18:58 |
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Rawlf wrote: | ... Two absolute cornerstones of FUMBBL majors since they exist.... |
One very old corner and one much newer and prettier corner! |
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PeteW
Joined: Aug 05, 2005
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Apr 29, 2021 - 22:04 |
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Rawlf wrote: | Love this thread and the predictions! Thanks for not putting any pressure on me at all... |
And I seem to recall you winning a Major with this team a few years ago... |
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gamelsetlmatch
Joined: Mar 05, 2013
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Apr 30, 2021 - 00:20 |
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PeteW wrote: | Thanks Alex!
And Joka - you can have the tree!!!! (Groot is there to sacrifice himself for the team.) |
By Tree, he meant your whole Tream |
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Java
Joined: Jan 27, 2018
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  Posted:
Apr 30, 2021 - 10:18 |
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Thanks, I guess?
Me and valen are facing off at 1600 on Monday |
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DaCoach
Joined: Jul 22, 2004
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  Posted:
Apr 30, 2021 - 10:37 |
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Bloated old norsemen at 21 Tuesday |
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SideshowBob
Joined: Aug 02, 2003
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  Posted:
Apr 30, 2021 - 10:55 |
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Humans due to prove stupid prediction wrong against bloated tournament host race on Sunday 19:00 |
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