Bit of a quieter month this month as we start 2021 but still a few fun bits to brighten a winter evening or two in the Old World.
This edition was a little later than usual (grots in the machine). A few big announcements have come out since the end of January, but worry not we should be ready to release the next issue in early February to get you all caught up with all the Blood Bowl news. Until then check out what January brought us…
Enjoy!
New Forge World Star Player Release
The teaser from last month has indeed been confirmed as Gretchen Wachter ‘The Blood Bowl Widow’ in this months Pitchside report. Both her and Skull Halfheight went on pre-order on 29th January.
the ‘real’ History of Blood Bowl in White Dwarf 460
Ever needed an overview of the rather murky history of Blood Bowl. Well this article tries to give a potted history of what may or may not have happened in the early days of Blood Bowl with a full article in White Dwarf 460…
Blood Bowl democracy in action
Well done to Andrea Parrella for winning the election for NAF Tournament Director.
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialNAF
You know the Score!
The Blood Bowl Tournament software Score has been updated to reflect the new Blood Bowl 2020 rules. Check out the below for a guide on how to use it to run your Blood Bowl tournament.
https://www.thenaf.net/tourna…/running-a-tournament/score/
Waterbowl comes to Blood Bowl 2
One of the most popular tabletop tournaments in the UK comes to Blood Bowl 2. From 2nd February, Waterbowl begins as the third NAF sanctioned tournament on the Blood Bowl 2 PC platform. Unfortunately this event will have started by the time this is published but with it taking place over six weeks, it will be fun to see who will take home the championship.
Check out the NAF Facebook feed for the details…
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialNAF
But fear not, we understand that the Waterbowl tabletop tournament is still planned for later this year…
More NAF stuff on Fumbbl
The Steelbowl from SYBBL (South Yorkshire Blood Bowl League) started in January, is the latest NAF sanctioned event on Fumbbl. Check out the latest games on Fumbbl. All the details below via the link.
https://fumbbl.com/p/group?op=view&group=9298
Chaos will once again ensue in September – Chaos Cup 2021 annouced
Chaos Cup 2021 has been announced. One of the four annual tabletop NAF ‘Majors’. This event is again scheduled to take place in Chicago on 25th/26th September 2021. Alongside this will also be a Seven’s event taking place on the Saturday evening. All the details can be found on the event Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/thechaoscup
Hottest ticket down under – The Big V sold out in 14 hours
This 32 player Blood Bowl tournament in Ringwood, Victoria Australia sold out in just 14 hours! With most of the world having limited tabletop events it is good to see Blood Bowl is still alive and kicking, with coaches clearly eager to return to the tabletop as soon as they can.
https://www.facebook.com/TheBigVBloodBowl
Cheating we can all support
Blood Bowl Second Season Edition playing aides are coming thick and fast, the latest is an updated Blood Bowl Cheat Sheet. Check out the Black Orc Down Facebook page below for lots of useful and fun Blood Bowl products.
https://www.facebook.com/NuffleBalls
Micro Bowl
Just when you thought Blood Bowl could not get any harder, try using smaller miniatures! I am not sure how small Halflings are in 15mm scale but I might need to get my Blood Bowl glasses out…
Blood Bowl Podcasts Released This Month…
| Podcast (link) | Title | Description | Published |
|---|---|---|
| GET THE REF! | Five Golden Toques | 1st Jan |
| REBBL Alliance | Episode 104 | 2nd Jan |
| FUMBBL Podcast | #43 – NYE live special!! | 3rd Jan |
| Anything But a One | Episode 79: 2021 At Last | 5th Jan |
| Bonehead Podcast | #59 – Getting Started with Blood Bowl 2020 & Team Power Rankings! | 9th Jan |
| Tier Three Podcast | New Season, Who Dis?? | 15th Jan |
| Skulls & Ones | Episode 3.1: The one where we cover our resolutions | 18th Jan |
| The Crush Blitz Bowl Podcast | Second Season Preview | 18th Jan |
| Both Down | #117 – Best Friend (f/Dark Elves) | 21st Jan |
| Bonehead Podcast | #60 – Blood Bowl 7s and Tournament Formats | 23rd Jan |
| Three Die Block | Episode 166 – Building Blocks | 25th Jan |
| Two Guys One Dice Cup | Episode 10 – Always Best On Black | 25th Jan |
Hobby Highlight
Chris Daly posted this on the Blood Bowl Community Facebook page. Bath time will never be the same again…
Did we miss anything? Want something included next month? Email us on 1turntouchdown@gmail.com or post a comment below.
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