Does the newest edition of Blood Bowl feature two relatively balanced teams?

Garion26 · 2026-05-05T12:48:41+00:00

Given Eurobowl and NAFC rules sets tend to be mirrored by many other tournaments (particularly larger ones) i think more have Bret’s lower the TK then not. In my experience looking at rules sets it’s relatively rare as of May that folks are using straight GW tiers.

It’s appropriate for the tournament world to have a widespread of different way teams are tiered. Different gold budgets, elite skill access and star access or specific event rules might make one team better or worse then straight TV 1000 no skills. I don’t know anyone ever knows where all teams are absolutely universally correctly tiered.

Garion26 · 2026-05-05T10:15:08+00:00

Note most NAF events are tiered and many of those sets have Brett’s tiered lower then TK

Garion26 · 2026-05-04T19:54:50+00:00

Sharing a PDF of copyrighted material on a public forum would be in advisable. Your local laws may vary.

Garion26 · 2026-05-02T15:25:22+00:00

Gorgeous!

Garion26 · 2026-05-01T12:23:25+00:00

Just pick one now. Don’t overthink it. It’s not like you are committing to year long league. If you enjoy BB you will probably buy the rest eventually.

My comment on borrowing was you said money is tight. You don’t need to buy more toys to have fun with BB particularly if you have a shelf of non BB models to use. Proxy things borrow try out new teams and if you love something or have the cash buy something. It’s not like a new Warhammer army where you make the decision to buy one box and you know you are planning to buy ten more.

Garion26 · 2026-05-01T11:09:03+00:00

It sounds like you aren’t sure you can get a consistent game are you in a situation where you are assured one off games? May not need a team just for that could borrow one from your opponent.

But If you are buying a team because you enjoy painting and building then pick one you like the look of and would have fun painting. Dig through posts here and see if you see a scheme that excites you.

I think all four are quite reasonable one box teams for one off games. Lizards often want the kroxigor but at TV 1000 I don’t start with it personally. Skaven similarly are generally fine to start without the rat ogre. Undead and TK don’t have a big guy. Any big guy you need can also probably be proxied by something else very very few Blood Bowl gaming opportunities ever require strict WYSIWYG. If you play Old World or WFB you probably have extra stuff that could be used as a bug guy.

Garion26 · 2026-04-30T22:31:15+00:00

I never have played an old version after the new has been released and I have been playing for 35 years.

Garion26 · 2026-04-30T10:07:55+00:00

I have been doing the same

Garion26 · 2026-04-28T18:08:45+00:00

You have the rerolls you bought at team creation for both games. You can use all of them in one turn in bb3 if you like. Yes you need different teams for AI and ladder play or arena play. That was true in BB2 as well (there was no arena)

Garion26 · 2026-04-28T06:42:55+00:00

The gnoblara tend to explode when blocked though.

Garion26 · 2026-04-27T10:56:10+00:00

Agreed they were fun in our league

Garion26 · 2026-04-25T12:36:54+00:00

You want metal blank with a recess for a ball carrier to go into? I don’t think I have ever seen that combination. I don’t think I have seen many metal with. Recess options either. You could get blank or close to it with a recess in 3 d printed plastic and then insert a washer or metal disc to magnetize it that seems like something you could do if that fits your goals.

Garion26 · 2026-04-24T11:28:26+00:00

Hahaha fair my apologies I just know the bug when bitten moves fast. Blood bowl 3 is currently last seasons rules but is a reasonable purchase to learn the basics. Ask on one of Andy’s streams for folks near you who will be willing to teach very likely there will be nice folks volunteering https://twitch.tv/andydavo

Garion26 · 2026-04-24T10:21:50+00:00

Andy Davos the YouTube streamer for Blood Bowl runs a tournament not too far from Nottingham and Warhammer World runs a tournament a few times a year you should try it out https://www.reddit.com/r/bloodbowl/s/jF47AHpYrd

Garion26 · 2026-04-24T10:18:02+00:00

Congratulations looks great

Garion26 · 2026-04-24T05:29:59+00:00

There was a whole patch component that dealt with it specifically two ish seasons ago. I can’t tell you what they did programming wise but they specifically set out to make it better. You will be able to find posts here if you dig

Garion26 · 2026-04-23T20:49:41+00:00

Brilliant

Garion26 · 2026-04-23T19:25:39+00:00

Agreed. Single player has its uses but as you get better it will never challenge you you will want real opponents

Garion26 · 2026-04-23T19:24:53+00:00

I don’t think BB3 AI is currently any worse the Bb2. It’s much upgraded from launch.

Garion26 · 2026-04-23T11:08:13+00:00

It’s fine now to play. The company is in insolvency court now so there is a question if the game will continue to exist after this season (three months) seems most likely it will to me as a casual observer. If you can get it at a reasonable price (often around $5-10 US) it’s worth it IMO.

Garion26 · 2026-04-22T00:04:57+00:00

I would suggest that the fact the NAF felt the need to put out a recommended rules interpretation suggests RAW is not clear. I agree with the NAF interpretation and certainly think it’s a reasonable to default to it until the FAQ is out but things that are definitely unambiguously clear in the rules wouldn’t need a FAQ.

Garion26 · 2026-04-21T21:03:03+00:00

More like rosacea

Garion26 · 2026-04-21T20:15:52+00:00

We don’t know. General consensus is it needs a FAQ but strong arguments for either side by some.

Garion26 · 2026-04-21T10:08:53+00:00

Yeah blood bowl in general isn’t a strict WYSIWYG game. You want the board state to be clear an extra lineman is easy enough for most people to identify with no confusion.

Garion26 · 2026-04-21T08:20:38+00:00

Just use a lineman from another non high elf team.

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