The image is optimized for 5x7 printouts and can easily and cheaply be printed out on photo paper (from Costco Photos, etc.) for a simple hardcopy reference.
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Blitz Bowl - Challenge Card (and Endgame Challenge Card) Cheat Sheet Updates
In Episode 8 of the "The Crush", Matt and Jody examined the Endgame Challenge Deck and their associated Bonus Plays. I have now updated the Challenge Card cheat sheet to include Endgame Challenges and their classifications. In addition, the cheat sheet now lists the points associated with scoring each card.
The image is optimized for 5x7 printouts and can easily and cheaply be printed out on photo paper (from Costco Photos, etc.) for a simple hardcopy reference.
The image is optimized for 5x7 printouts and can easily and cheaply be printed out on photo paper (from Costco Photos, etc.) for a simple hardcopy reference.
Sunday, April 26, 2020
Blood Bowl: Repainted and Re-based 3rd Edition Dwarf Grudgebearers from Ebay (with Zara the Slayer Added)
I recently touched-up and re-based some 3rd edition Blood Bowl Dwarfs that I bought off of Ebay. I also re-painted the Troll Slayer's beard (to the traditional orange color), and gave him some blue tattoos.
I supplemented the team with a Zara the Slayer model. The Zara the Slayer is a "Fantasy Football Female" sculpted by Pierre Francois Jacquet, from Impact! Miniatures Middle Kingdoms team range. For just $2.80, the price was right - especially compared with other available Zara miniatures. I painted her up simply and quickly in blue and white.
The entire Dwarf Grudgebearers team were then dipped, re-based, and flocked. It was an easy way of getting a painted team on the table for a pretty low cost. The original painter did a great job on these and I think they really shine for the limited additional time and effort I spent on them to add some finishing touches.
These models have a recent, storied Ebay history. I bought them from a buyer in Terre Haute, Indiana for $40 (plus $5 shipping) on March 30th. You can see the original color of the Dwarf Slayer's beard (green) - a bold and creative choice! They also were painted up to have Minnesota Viking color scheme, (complete with some with horns painted on their helmets). I repainted the helmets white for a more traditional Blood Bowl look.
While browsing the completed Ebay auctions, I noticed that the very same team that I had bought was previously sold on Ebay a few weeks prior to my purchase. The original seller was from Selden, New York (in Long Island). The auction winner paid just $20 (plus $9.60 for shipping), which was an amazing steal for these models and also included an unpainted Deathroller. He obviously took the Deathroller from the lot and flipped the remaining models. Not only did he get a free Deathroller, but also made a slight profit on the remaining team! Well played, Ebay master!
I supplemented the team with a Zara the Slayer model. The Zara the Slayer is a "Fantasy Football Female" sculpted by Pierre Francois Jacquet, from Impact! Miniatures Middle Kingdoms team range. For just $2.80, the price was right - especially compared with other available Zara miniatures. I painted her up simply and quickly in blue and white.
The entire Dwarf Grudgebearers team were then dipped, re-based, and flocked. It was an easy way of getting a painted team on the table for a pretty low cost. The original painter did a great job on these and I think they really shine for the limited additional time and effort I spent on them to add some finishing touches.
These models have a recent, storied Ebay history. I bought them from a buyer in Terre Haute, Indiana for $40 (plus $5 shipping) on March 30th. You can see the original color of the Dwarf Slayer's beard (green) - a bold and creative choice! They also were painted up to have Minnesota Viking color scheme, (complete with some with horns painted on their helmets). I repainted the helmets white for a more traditional Blood Bowl look.
While browsing the completed Ebay auctions, I noticed that the very same team that I had bought was previously sold on Ebay a few weeks prior to my purchase. The original seller was from Selden, New York (in Long Island). The auction winner paid just $20 (plus $9.60 for shipping), which was an amazing steal for these models and also included an unpainted Deathroller. He obviously took the Deathroller from the lot and flipped the remaining models. Not only did he get a free Deathroller, but also made a slight profit on the remaining team! Well played, Ebay master!
One negative from the experience is that I've now been obsessively searching Ebay for similar steals on well-painted Blood Bowl miniatures. So far, I've come across nothing close. Although I will likely use the models mostly for playing games of Blitz Bowl, I'd like to have a complete Blood Bowl team that includes a Deathroller. They are expensive on Ebay and so I'm totally jealous that the original buyer got such a great deal on one!
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Blitz Bowl - Challenge Card and Bonus Play Cheat Sheets
One part of Blitz Bowl that I love is the dynamic and strategic nature of the Challenge Cards and the Bonus Play that each one provides. These two cheat sheets (the same, but each with a different color scheme) are based on the classifications from the excellent "The Crush" podcast, hosted by Matt and Jody from the Santa Cruz Blitz Bowl League.
In Episode 5 of The Crush, Matt and Jody examine the Challenge Deck. They review each Challenge Card and talk about strategies and tactics. Then, in Episode 6, they examine and review the the Bonus Plays.
These images are optimized for 5x7 printouts and they can easily and cheaply be printed out on photo paper (from Costco Photos, etc.) for a simple hardcopy reference.
In Episode 5 of The Crush, Matt and Jody examine the Challenge Deck. They review each Challenge Card and talk about strategies and tactics. Then, in Episode 6, they examine and review the the Bonus Plays.
These images are optimized for 5x7 printouts and they can easily and cheaply be printed out on photo paper (from Costco Photos, etc.) for a simple hardcopy reference.
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