IMPACT! MINIATURES

GalakStarscraper · The Big Man Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Posts: 6173

Please 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.

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Cephalopod · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:30 pm Post subject:

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 · The Big Man Joined: 24 Nov 2005 Posts: 6173

Cephalopod · Posted: Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:52 pm Post subject:

MidniteXpress · Joined: 14 Feb 2009 Posts: 128 Location: Scotland

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 · Joined: 23 May 2006 Posts: 2682

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 · Posted: Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:54 am Post subject:

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 · Joined: 19 May 2009 Posts: 5

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!

Dark Lord · Joined: 23 May 2006 Posts: 2682

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 · Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:58 pm Post subject:

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.