An agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., Stardust is a trained martial artist and is extremely adept at various fighting techniques. She is also highly trained in disguise, espionage, infiltration, firearms, and computers. Although she has no superhuman abilities, she is blessed with extraordinary agility and reflexes. Stardust is also a skilled military tactician and is well known for bringing good fortune to each operation in which she takes part.
Reignstorm is an enigma. Where did she come from? More so - WHEN did she come from? No one can say, except for her... and she isn't talking....
All that is known is that her cybernetic body possesses enhanced strength and durability, and her techno-organic eyes give her enhanced eyesight, allowing her to see farther than a normal human and in the infrared spectrum. It appears she is also able to interface her techno-organic body parts with other types of machinery, an ability that allows her to hack into computers, open electronic locks, and just maybe, somehow, travel through time. She has indicated she is from one possible future. A future with advanced technology and weaponry is certain. She had indicated she would like to partner with The Repulsers, but to what end? No one knows, because, again... Reignstorm is an enigma.
A few weeks ago I painted up yet another classic Warhammer Fantasy
Battle miniature, this time sculpted by the prolific duo Aly and Trish Morrison. This eagle was originally released in 1993 as part of Marauder's MB16 Elf Lord on Giant War Eagle boxset, and later released separately without its rider as a Giant Eagle.
This was an Ebay purchase, and it was my first time painting a bird (at least of this size). I relied heavily upon the dry-brush method and finished it up the miniature with a matching 1990s-style base in green. It was both fun and fast to paint up.
Joel Eddy at Drive Thru Games has released his review of Blitz Bowl Season 2. The review reveals the last details about previously undisclosed Ball Cards and other Season 2 changes based on the preview copy he received.
Catcher (x1)
M8, T3+, A6+
Catcher's Instincts: If this player catches a thrown ball (not a hand-off or bouncing ball), roll a six-sided dice. This player can make a free Run action up to that many squares.
Wardancer (x1)
M7, T3+, A5+
Wardance: When this player makes the Run action, they can move adjacent to opponents. If they enter or are on a square that contains the ball after moving adjacent to an opponent during this action, the ball bounces.
Thrower (x1)
M7, T2+, A6+
Handling Skills: Whenever this player moves into a square containing the ball, they pick it up as though they were making a Run action.
Lineman (x3)
M7, T3+, A6+
Bloater (x2)
M4, T5+, A2+
Immovable Bulk: If this player is the target of a Block action, the Shove result is treated as the Miss result.
Pestigor (x1)
M6, T4+, A4+
Headbutt: If this player makes a Mark action and they have already made a Run action this turn, they can immediately make a free Block action.
Rotter (x3)Combined with the previously released Lizardmen Team spoilers, we now know all three new teams for Blitz Bowl Season 2.
M5, T4+, A3+
After playing a league game (not a finals, semi-finals, or quarter-finals match, both coaches will gain one Coach Trait. Each coach rolls 2 eight-sided dice and compares that total score on both dice with the Coach Traits table to see what Coach Trait they have gained. If the coach already has that Coach Trait, they can choose one trait they do not have. That Coach Trait is then available to that coach until the end of the league, and should be recorded on their coach roster. Each Coach Trait a coach gains gives them a special ability that can be used once per game.
2 – # Training: Before a player on you team that is on the pitch makes a Run, Block or Throw action, you can choose another player from your team that is on the pitch or in the Dugout. Until the end of that action, those players swap any abilities that are on their cards (for example, Safe Hands or Hulking Brute).
3 – # Kit: After making an Armour check, you can re-roll the dice.
4- Threatening Looks: Before an opponent makes a Block action, roll an eight-sided dice; on a 6 or better, that opponent must make a Sidestep action instead. If they cannot make a Sidestep action, that opponent cannot make anymore actions this turn.
5- Bribe the Ref: Start the game with 1 point instead of 0.
6- Last Blast: During your last turn, if your team has fewer points than the other team, you can shuffle the Endgame Challenges that were not used to make this match’s Challenge deck, draw one and place it face up in front of you. This challenge can be claimed by your team in this turn. If it is not claimed, it is discarded.
7 – #: When your team takes a free action, roll an eight-sided dice; on an 8, take a free action with another player.
8 – Loud Celebrator: When you team scores a touchdown, it scores 4 points instead of 3.
9 – Well Prepared: You can choose which trapdoor the ball is placed on instead of having to randomize it. If both coaches have this trait and wish to use it at the same time, they each roll an eight-sided dice, re-rolling any ties. Whoever scores highest chooses which trapdoor the ball is placed on.
10 – Glory Hound: Your team scores 4 points for a Clean Sweep instead of 2.
11 – #: This trait is used at the start of the game, and lasts throughout the game. You can have 4 Challenge cards in your hand instead of 3 before you have to discard any. If you do have to discard any, you can keep 4 cards instead of 3.
12 – Threatening Reputation: A team must exceed your score by 11 instead of 10 to score a Sudden Death victory.
13 – Blinding Smile: When an opponent is chosen to make a free action, you can choose to roll a six-sided dice. On a result of a # of better, that free action cannot be taken by that player.
14 – # Starter: When setting up your team at the beginning of the game, one player on your team can be set up on any square adjacent to a square from your team’s end zone.
15 – Inspiring Presence: After a player on your team makes a Block action, you can choose to re-roll the dice.
16 – Outrageous Cheat: When an opponent claims a Challenge card, you can choose to roll an eight-sided dice. If the result of the roll is an 8, you claim that Challenge card instead.
Skink RunnerNote that the Saurus Blocker's version of the "Hulking Brute" skill doesn't include the -1 to Armour rolls that the Black Orc Blocker's version included in the original release.
M7, T4+, A5+
Flighty: This player can move up to two squares instead of one when they make a sidestep action. They must finish this move Open not Marked.
Saurus Blocker
M5, T6+, A2+
Hulking Brute: All Block actions made by this player count as having an assist.
Chameleon Skink
M7, T4+, A5+
Canny Tracker: The first time in a turn that an opponent adjacent to this player makes a Sidestep action, this player can be moved into the square that opponent moved from.
