GalakStarscraper
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Strategy differences between B.B. and ElfballPlease use this thread to help new players understand B.B. tactics that don't work with Elfball ... or Elfball strategies that are unique to the game.
This sticky is meant to be a helpful guide to new players.
Galak
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Cephalopod
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The first strategy that highlights the differences that comes to my mind is this:
When making a tricky pass play, be absolutely certain to have your players standing next to each other and facing the thrower. This can make a 3 or 4 success pass a 1 success pass. Sometimes this can be even better than just getting closer to the receiver.
Your team mates help you in this game, they don't just hinder your opponent!
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GalakStarscraper
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| Cephalopod wrote: | When making a tricky pass play, be absolutely certain to have your players standing next to each other and facing the thrower. This can make a 3 or 4 success pass a 1 success pass. Sometimes this can be even better than just getting closer to the receiver.
Your team mates help you in this game, they don't just hinder your opponent! |
Someone asked me once about the fact that this happens in Elfball.
My reasoning why in this case is that the thrower feels like he can focus his attention on the field instead of trying to see opponents coming for him out fo the corner of his eyes because he knows his team-mates are watching out for him. More focus = easier ability to pass.
Galak
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Cephalopod
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| GalakStarscraper wrote: | | Cephalopod wrote: | When making a tricky pass play, be absolutely certain to have your players standing next to each other and facing the thrower. This can make a 3 or 4 success pass a 1 success pass. Sometimes this can be even better than just getting closer to the receiver.
Your team mates help you in this game, they don't just hinder your opponent! |
Someone asked me once about the fact that this happens in Elfball.
My reasoning why in this case is that the thrower feels like he can focus his attention on the field instead of trying to see opponents coming for him out fo the corner of his eyes because he knows his team-mates are watching out for him. More focus = easier ability to pass.
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Sort of the equivalent to a pocket in North American football.
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MidniteXpress
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I would also point out player facings. The Elfball system makes the whole game more realistic and makes tactics more fun.
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Dark Lord
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It also has a strategic purpose too. If a receiver has two assists and both are facing him, it can leave their backs open to a strike.
I love facing in Elfball!
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Cephalopod
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So to sum up the thread so far (For purposes of what is new and unique):
1. You can assist your own players
2. Pay strict attention to facing. It will bite you if you don't.
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Sherman
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I'm just learning the game but I'm surprised no one mentioned Momentum. It seems like a pretty solid strategy to build some momentum before trying to perform your ultimate goal.
For instance, taking a model with a high Might like Tantor or a Deadwood, pushing to gain momentum, then following up with a tackle so you can replace dice on the test to make sure you get the injury then replace dice on the injury table to make sure they don't get to stay on the field.
I did just that with a lineman vs. a mekat last night. Shoved him a couple of times, followed up with a tackle and made sure took a career ending injury! Not that it was a league game, but still fun!
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Dark Lord
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Yep, that is an excellent tactic! Shoving with a high Might is by far the best way to do it but you can also do it with Dodges or easy pick up challenges.
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duttydave
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Remember that there is NO 'following up' in Elfball. To move next to the player you just shoved will cost a point of Jog!!
That is the one I kept doing wrong when I started Elfballing.
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