Uncharted Territory
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In episode 88 of 'Get The Ref!', hosts Josh and Lair dive deep into the release of the new High Elves Blood Bowl team, analyzing the models, rules, and overall design with a mix of enthusiasm and critique. They praise the high-quality dice and the innovative card set that serves as a streamlined rule reference, calling it a smart onboarding tool for new players. However, they express frustration with finicky model assembly, redundant hairstyle options, and the underwhelming White Lion model. The discussion shifts to broader industry trends, including speculation about future releases—such as re-sculpted human and orc teams, new teams like Squigs or Kislev, and the potential for a 'Death Zone' expansion. A major concern is the uncertain future of the Warhammer Blood Bowl video game after Cyanide's bankruptcy, with fears it may die without a buyer. The hosts also reflect on the evolving ruleset, noting how small changes in skill mechanics and tiebreakers can significantly impact gameplay and tournament strategy. The episode concludes with a preview of upcoming events like the Blood Diamond Chalice and Alberta Classic, including a spotlight on a high-risk Black Orc roster featuring Ripper, and a humorous farewell with an AI-generated theme song.
The High Elves release includes excellent dice and a smart, compact rule card set that’s ideal for onboarding new players.
Model assembly is problematic due to finicky parts and redundant options, especially with hairstyles and the White Lion’s unnatural pose.
Future releases may include re-sculpted classic teams (humans, orcs, dwarves) or new teams like Squigs and Kislev.
The Warhammer Blood Bowl video game’s future is uncertain after Cyanide’s bankruptcy, though a buyer could keep it alive.
Tournament tiebreakers matter deeply—especially touchdown differential—and should be considered when building teams.
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High Elves Unboxed: First Impressions & Model Analysis
“The White Lion got rigor mortis before we forgot to attach it to his belt.”
The Spike Magazine & Elven Kingdoms League: A New Design Space
“You're playing a Badlands Brawl team. Here's six different or eight, I guess, if it's going to be standardized that way. Here's eight different rules you can choose from.”
Future of Blood Bowl: Re-releases, New Teams & the Video Game Crisis
Speculation on Games Workshop’s next moves—re-sculpted classic teams, new factions like Squigs or Kislev, and the uncertain fate of the Warhammer Blood Bowl video game after Cyanide’s bankruptcy.
Rules Evolution & Tournament Strategy: The Hidden Complexity
The hosts discuss how subtle rule changes (like armor breaking and bribes) and tiebreakers (especially touchdown differential) impact gameplay and tournament outcomes, urging players to stay updated.
Snotlings, Star Players & the Case for Cheap Disruption
“We don’t need more star players. We have enough. And I’d like to see a couple more of those that are just like acorn. They’re not there to win the game, but they’re there to disrupt some stuff.”
“Don’t forget to spay and neuter your high elves. I mean, nerglings.”
“We don’t need more star players. We have enough. And I’d like to see a couple more of those that are just like acorn. They’re not there to win the game, but they’re there to disrupt some stuff.”
“If you come anywhere close to where Ripper is, he can grab one of his goblins and you can bean your ball carrier. And it does not matter if you've got block and dodge because you're going down.”
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