Author Archives: Quirkworthy

A Final Change

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Quirkworthy

It’s amazing how excitable people can become over a single roll of the dice. In response to the many comments about the new ball launch rules I’ve talked to Mantic and they’ve kindly agreed to delay the book slightly to … Continue reading →

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Launching Notes

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Quirkworthy

Well that seems to have caused quite a stir! I’m disappointed that a lot of the comments on yesterday’s post about the new rules for launching the ball are rather negative. Rather than say the same thing to each comment … Continue reading →

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DreadBall – New Rules For Launching The Ball

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Quirkworthy

These rules are coming out in Season 3, but as I said earlier this week I’d post up a set for you to read in advance. Here they are as a pdf. I’m afraid you’ll have to do without the … Continue reading →

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Too Tall

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Quirkworthy

I’ve been thinking about the God of Battles mini-tourney we’re having on the 7th at Foundry, and whether there needs to be any specific rules or restrictions. After some pondering, I think there is only one: no T’lekkan Behemoths. We’re … Continue reading →

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Quick DZ Note

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Quirkworthy

I’m reverting to Blaze Away not being able to get an Aim bonus. It’s getting too big a set of bonuses and making it too easy to suppress people. Whilst there are a few reasons to like it, overall it’s … Continue reading →

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A Bigger Mars Attacks!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Quirkworthy

By now, I’m guessing that most of you will have seen this: This was a first go at a test model for the Martians. I don’t know quite why, but the clear dome looks endlessly cool on a model. At … Continue reading →

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Woke Up This Morning…

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Quirkworthy

…with an idea for a Zombie card game in my head. It doesn’t scan well enough to be the opening line of a Blues song, but you know, I try. That’s another project for the Someday/Maybe file. Actually looks like … Continue reading →

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A Slower Thought About Mercs

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Quirkworthy

Some good points came up in the comments about last night’s quick thought. I thought I’d carry on here though as I wanted to make some additions. Firstly, while we may do a whole mercs army at some stage, for … Continue reading →

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A Quick Thought About Mercenaries

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Quirkworthy

They probably shouldn’t be able to complete goals for your mission. (Told you it was quick).

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DZ Mission Target

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Quirkworthy

Just till I get the full write up posted, try going for 8VPs instead of 7. Also, a note on objectives. Imagine the board is divided into 5 zones. Each player has a deployment zone, and there is a central … Continue reading →

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