Fouling is a subject of some controversy in the world of BB...unless you use a goblin team. So for now, we shall ignore our funny green fellows and talk about the more conventional teams.

Fouling is allowed in BB. Its an accepted rule. Its in the rule books, and theres even a little button on Java BB that allows you to commit the act. However, actually doing it can spark many furious arguments, as players frantically type "WTF!!!" as you kick his prized thrower in the face.

It is generally concidered to be unsporting to foul. And sportsmanship is an important thing, unless you don't mind being called a douche by everyone. However, if its in the rules, and the button is there, surely Nuffle wants you to do it, right? There is as much risk that the person fouling will be removed from the game as the person being fouled (though the foulee may never recover). So in a game situation, where every player counts, is it worth taking the risk?

Aisha1, a good friend of mine on FUMBBL, once said that it is only logical to foul for a strategic reason. His example being, if your about to score, you don't want the opponent to stand up and blitz the ball carrier. So you foul him to keep him down, and thus, score with minimum trouble. I can definately see where he's coming from, but I'm still not sure about fouling.

Personally, i think the negatives outway the positives. I mean, you don't even get any SPPs for hurting them! Then again, BB would be more dull if fouling stopped altogether. I mean you'd expect it from a Chaos or Orc team, and goblins would lose all the fun things that make them awesome! Even halfings are advised in their strategy guide to kick anything that falls over!

So I say leave those who foul be! Its all part of the game. After all, you can't have Blood Bowl without blood.....lots of blood!