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2020-06-21 11:05:24
11 votes, rating 3.9
11 votes, rating 3.9
"Reverse-picking"
A thought - I've been playing more in Ranked recently (lockdown etc) and I built an Amazon team because of the dodge theme, and they've made a good start (11/1/1) but this is mostly because they are playing against newer players. My approach to ranked started as "accept all matchups" and then after 4 Dwarf/CD games in a row it got nuanced to "accept all above 4' tall", for the moment.
I'm very happy to play against new players, especially ones that are keen to learn, but at the same time the existence of pickers means that I'm being avoided.
Not really sure of the point of the blog, to be honest. Just pondering.
I'm very happy to play against new players, especially ones that are keen to learn, but at the same time the existence of pickers means that I'm being avoided.
Not really sure of the point of the blog, to be honest. Just pondering.
Comments
Posted by Nachtogen on 2020-06-21 11:31:28
Doesn't really sound like reverse picking to me.
https://fumbbl.com/p/team?op=view&showstats=1&team_id=154628
That's more like it...
https://fumbbl.com/p/team?op=view&showstats=1&team_id=154628
That's more like it...
Posted by jdm on 2020-06-21 11:46:39
It's going to all be alright in the end.
And if it isn't alright then it isn't the end yet
And if it isn't alright then it isn't the end yet
Posted by jdm on 2020-06-21 11:47:56
Now you've got me thinking of player names:
"Love The Show" Steve, Clergy Corner...
"Love The Show" Steve, Clergy Corner...
Posted by Purplegoo on 2020-06-21 11:56:34
It’s easy to get too worried about this sort of thing.
Ultimately, you’re here to enjoy playing Blood Bowl. If you choose to play in the Ranked division and the game on offer is a fair game but the opponent is a rookie, there is a world of difference between accepting that and turning down a series of fair games of Blood Bowl awaiting a rookie. And even if you do that, ultimately it’s your look out and you might well question those lost hours eventually.
Someone looking to run down how well you’ve been doing or the quality of your opposition will always find a way of doing so. They don’t matter - you having fun matters. No need to feel a bit guilty if there’s no need to feel a bit guilty, y’know?
Ultimately, you’re here to enjoy playing Blood Bowl. If you choose to play in the Ranked division and the game on offer is a fair game but the opponent is a rookie, there is a world of difference between accepting that and turning down a series of fair games of Blood Bowl awaiting a rookie. And even if you do that, ultimately it’s your look out and you might well question those lost hours eventually.
Someone looking to run down how well you’ve been doing or the quality of your opposition will always find a way of doing so. They don’t matter - you having fun matters. No need to feel a bit guilty if there’s no need to feel a bit guilty, y’know?
Posted by sann0638 on 2020-06-21 12:59:38
@jdmickleburgh - once I thought of the theme, I couldn't stop!
I guess I want to play against a variety of races and experience of coaches, and probably over-thinking it :)
I guess I want to play against a variety of races and experience of coaches, and probably over-thinking it :)
Posted by MattDakka on 2020-06-21 13:26:42
Just play in the Box and let the scheduler choose the matches. :D
Posted by sann0638 on 2020-06-21 13:32:00
Well yes, but my cool team is in Ranked :)
Posted by MattDakka on 2020-06-21 13:35:36
You can have a cooler team in the Box. :P
Posted by MenonaLoco on 2020-06-21 16:02:19
Reverse picking? Only in the title.
Posted by Wreckage on 2020-06-21 16:05:29
Reverse picking would be to only accept Dwarf and CD games against experienced coaches.
Posted by datom on 2020-06-21 16:29:31
Ranked is full of new coaches and pickers, plus a few fun souls who make the difference. Getting a game against yourself would be great for a new coach in the context of that - experienced and helpful coach who can signpost learning materials.
New coaches don't need to win, they want to have fun. So if you are new, play sann's zons, lose, have fun, and fire up the gf again.
New coaches don't need to win, they want to have fun. So if you are new, play sann's zons, lose, have fun, and fire up the gf again.
Posted by Rbthma on 2020-06-21 20:01:22
Zons are EVIL! but sann is a great fun opponent, so it evens out ;)
Posted by Kondor on 2020-06-22 01:04:50
My suggestion with Zons would be to remove the TV filter and challenge the highest TV teams on the match finder. You may not be challenging Dwarfs but you should get a few with a couple of tacklers. You may even get more takers on the match. Once you are playing against teams with some tacklers, the Blodge is not as powerful and the matchups are more equitable.
Posted by sann0638 on 2020-06-22 09:47:47
Ah, didn't realised you could remove it, will have a look. Thanks all!
Posted by fidius on 2020-06-22 22:42:45
pm for zons vs cdorfs