Post by parrigan on May 18, 2018 11:27:30 GMT
Admin's note:
Apologies for the delay this week - hopefully we can get back on track now. As a result, I'm pushing back deadlines 2 days to compensate. Please post to schedule your match here before Sunday, 20 May, and please play your games by 23.59GMT Friday, 25 May. The earlier we get these matches played, the sooner we can get back on a Wed-Wed schedule.
Also, if you haven't already, check our Code of Conduct: iron-phoenix.freeforums.net/thread/1/code-conduct
Please make note of our No Concession policy, posting deadlines, and admin result policy. Now, enough of that business.
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Well week 1 sure was interesting, wasn't it? We had lots of deaths, lots of big scores, and a broken-down team bus. What can we do to top that, folks? Only Nuffle knows...
Death Counter: 7
The matchups:
Division 1
Undead Disco Party (NEC) v Quantum Quarks (DAE)
Tencoin v Ren Hoek
Well isn't this an interesting matchup on the top of our board? The UDP are either celebrating the arrival of their new zombie friend, or mourning the loss of their golem compatriot. Parties and funerals look much the same with these guys, and the disco ball only makes the whole thing more creepy. When asked which it was, remaining golem Sten merely said, "Ngggghh." So there's that. Meanwhile, the Quarks are bursting with energy after not getting to take the pitch in week 1. According to team witch Albertina Einstein, "E=MC dead. And we got some death to deliver. We're lookin' at you, wolfies." Fighting words!
Guardian's of the GroveIP (WOE) v Spartan pride (CHA)
Nightwind v Optimus94
Baby woodies facing baby chaos? I know who I'm betting on! Carnage! After a convincing week 1 victory, GotG are looking to continue their winnings ways. "This is going to be soooo easy," boasted catcher Zeslara. "Those guys are so slow. Have they ever even played Blood Bowl before?" Well, maybe not... A peculiar incident involving their team bus and a dejected minotaur who wasn't allowed to join the team cost the Spartan's their chance to play in week. Word is the fellows took out their frustrations by making "bus driver stew." Seems like a reasonable course of action...
Baby Seal Clubbers (NOR) v Glass Cannons (NOR)
Ravers v DocOz
Ooh, mirror match! Fun! The real question here is, will the Clubbers and Cannons be more interesting in winning, or in who can show the most skin? The Clubbers managed a hard-fought draw in week 1, but they'll be short a runner. "The boys will be hurting with me, but they can win. Probably. Wanna sign my cast?" asked Cable Seadreamer drunkenly, showing off his broken hand. The Cannons won in week 1, but took a devastating loss in ulf Aulver. "We'll be fine," growled Grett...something. These names are hard... In any case, looks like Valhalla may be filling up fast with all these Norse teams making contributions.
Da Big Red Machine (ORC) v Sylvania Scion's (VAM)
bubs v King Cann
And wrapping up division 1 we have a pair of teams hoping for better results. After greed and a serious case of butterfingers cost the Machine a victory in week 1, the orcs are promising better results this time around. "We use glue on hands," explained blitzer Krutov. "It work good." We can imagine potential problems with that, but best not to try explaining... The Sylvanians proved fond of the passing game in their match, but also a little too fond of that thrall blood. "Gets us every time," joked Manfred von Carsten." But zis time we drink gooey orc blood instead, muhahahaha!" Better them than us, right?
Division 2
Brighton Rock (DAE) v Khem Ragz (KHE)
vonKotze v Deano79
Leading off division 2 is a strange pairing indeed. The Rock managed a strong victory in week 1, but it came with the loss of blitzer Spicer, killed by a filthy rat as he was preparing his victory cheer. "We don't need him," said fellow blitzer Pinkie dismissively. "We're still the best team. Because of me. Clearly." Ouch. That's cold. The Ragz lost a skeleton, but they are unlikely to notice one of their piles of dust getting a little dustier. "Skeletons?" rasped tomb guardian Renenet. "Yesss, we have skeletons. Lots of them. Around here somewhere..." There you have it. Clearly the dead fellow was a vital cog in the Ragz machine.
Swarm Vermin (SKA) v Easy Moders (HIE)
Parrigan Niall v comfort_eagle
Battle of the basement! These two high flying teams got off to a low altitude start, and are looking to right the ship. Mixed metaphors? We got 'em! The Vermin seemed to be still learning howto throw a block last week, but word is they've been practicing. "Hitting stuff all week," proclaimed stormvermin Samhain Steamroller. "Walls, barrels, linerats... whatever's handy." Seems...productive? But what have the Easy Moders been up to? "Losing is soooo easy," boasted catcher Haughty AF. "This week Coach Comfort says we're gonna try winning. Sounds soooo easy. I'm bored. Go away." Well fine then.
The Simpires (VAM) v It's a Trap! (LIZ)
Nails v ThreeofClubs
Now here's an unusual match; hard to know what might come of it. So we asked. "We will win," said Lisa the vampire. "Obviously. What, last week? Fluke. Yeah, two blood bags died, what of it? We've already replaced one of them. Now get out of my face before I see how you taste." Note to self: avoid Lisa interviews in future. "We will win," said Spike Pit the saurus. "Obviousssly. We did it lassst week, we'll do it again. Don't sssee what'sss ssso hard to figure out. Now get out of my sssnout before I sssee how you tassste." Such hostility! I for one hope this is the bloodiest match of the week!
Elemental Unity (PRO) v The Beach Boyz III (NOR)
Wenteros v Cryptic Keeper
I'm calling it: high score of the week! And the bloodiest match! The Unity managed 4 touchdowns last week (4!) and are looking to keep it up. "Yeah, scoring is cool I guess," said catcher Lightning as he casually filed his fingernails. "Do it all the time. Whatever, ya know?" Yeah, we know. The Beach Boyz are looking to vent their frustrations on someone, and it looks like the elves have been nominated. "We don't like losing, and we don't like dying," growled runner Donatello. "So we ain't doing neither this week. But we'll be hurting elfies. Hurting them a lot..." Sounds like it's gonna be a good one.
And that's it, coaches! Now get going!
Apologies for the delay this week - hopefully we can get back on track now. As a result, I'm pushing back deadlines 2 days to compensate. Please post to schedule your match here before Sunday, 20 May, and please play your games by 23.59GMT Friday, 25 May. The earlier we get these matches played, the sooner we can get back on a Wed-Wed schedule.
Also, if you haven't already, check our Code of Conduct: iron-phoenix.freeforums.net/thread/1/code-conduct
Please make note of our No Concession policy, posting deadlines, and admin result policy. Now, enough of that business.
-----------------------------------------------------
Well week 1 sure was interesting, wasn't it? We had lots of deaths, lots of big scores, and a broken-down team bus. What can we do to top that, folks? Only Nuffle knows...
Death Counter: 7
The matchups:
Division 1
Undead Disco Party (NEC) v Quantum Quarks (DAE)
Tencoin v Ren Hoek
Well isn't this an interesting matchup on the top of our board? The UDP are either celebrating the arrival of their new zombie friend, or mourning the loss of their golem compatriot. Parties and funerals look much the same with these guys, and the disco ball only makes the whole thing more creepy. When asked which it was, remaining golem Sten merely said, "Ngggghh." So there's that. Meanwhile, the Quarks are bursting with energy after not getting to take the pitch in week 1. According to team witch Albertina Einstein, "E=MC dead. And we got some death to deliver. We're lookin' at you, wolfies." Fighting words!
Guardian's of the GroveIP (WOE) v Spartan pride (CHA)
Nightwind v Optimus94
Baby woodies facing baby chaos? I know who I'm betting on! Carnage! After a convincing week 1 victory, GotG are looking to continue their winnings ways. "This is going to be soooo easy," boasted catcher Zeslara. "Those guys are so slow. Have they ever even played Blood Bowl before?" Well, maybe not... A peculiar incident involving their team bus and a dejected minotaur who wasn't allowed to join the team cost the Spartan's their chance to play in week. Word is the fellows took out their frustrations by making "bus driver stew." Seems like a reasonable course of action...
Baby Seal Clubbers (NOR) v Glass Cannons (NOR)
Ravers v DocOz
Ooh, mirror match! Fun! The real question here is, will the Clubbers and Cannons be more interesting in winning, or in who can show the most skin? The Clubbers managed a hard-fought draw in week 1, but they'll be short a runner. "The boys will be hurting with me, but they can win. Probably. Wanna sign my cast?" asked Cable Seadreamer drunkenly, showing off his broken hand. The Cannons won in week 1, but took a devastating loss in ulf Aulver. "We'll be fine," growled Grett...something. These names are hard... In any case, looks like Valhalla may be filling up fast with all these Norse teams making contributions.
Da Big Red Machine (ORC) v Sylvania Scion's (VAM)
bubs v King Cann
And wrapping up division 1 we have a pair of teams hoping for better results. After greed and a serious case of butterfingers cost the Machine a victory in week 1, the orcs are promising better results this time around. "We use glue on hands," explained blitzer Krutov. "It work good." We can imagine potential problems with that, but best not to try explaining... The Sylvanians proved fond of the passing game in their match, but also a little too fond of that thrall blood. "Gets us every time," joked Manfred von Carsten." But zis time we drink gooey orc blood instead, muhahahaha!" Better them than us, right?
Division 2
Brighton Rock (DAE) v Khem Ragz (KHE)
vonKotze v Deano79
Leading off division 2 is a strange pairing indeed. The Rock managed a strong victory in week 1, but it came with the loss of blitzer Spicer, killed by a filthy rat as he was preparing his victory cheer. "We don't need him," said fellow blitzer Pinkie dismissively. "We're still the best team. Because of me. Clearly." Ouch. That's cold. The Ragz lost a skeleton, but they are unlikely to notice one of their piles of dust getting a little dustier. "Skeletons?" rasped tomb guardian Renenet. "Yesss, we have skeletons. Lots of them. Around here somewhere..." There you have it. Clearly the dead fellow was a vital cog in the Ragz machine.
Swarm Vermin (SKA) v Easy Moders (HIE)
Parrigan Niall v comfort_eagle
Battle of the basement! These two high flying teams got off to a low altitude start, and are looking to right the ship. Mixed metaphors? We got 'em! The Vermin seemed to be still learning howto throw a block last week, but word is they've been practicing. "Hitting stuff all week," proclaimed stormvermin Samhain Steamroller. "Walls, barrels, linerats... whatever's handy." Seems...productive? But what have the Easy Moders been up to? "Losing is soooo easy," boasted catcher Haughty AF. "This week Coach Comfort says we're gonna try winning. Sounds soooo easy. I'm bored. Go away." Well fine then.
The Simpires (VAM) v It's a Trap! (LIZ)
Nails v ThreeofClubs
Now here's an unusual match; hard to know what might come of it. So we asked. "We will win," said Lisa the vampire. "Obviously. What, last week? Fluke. Yeah, two blood bags died, what of it? We've already replaced one of them. Now get out of my face before I see how you taste." Note to self: avoid Lisa interviews in future. "We will win," said Spike Pit the saurus. "Obviousssly. We did it lassst week, we'll do it again. Don't sssee what'sss ssso hard to figure out. Now get out of my sssnout before I sssee how you tassste." Such hostility! I for one hope this is the bloodiest match of the week!
Elemental Unity (PRO) v The Beach Boyz III (NOR)
Wenteros v Cryptic Keeper
I'm calling it: high score of the week! And the bloodiest match! The Unity managed 4 touchdowns last week (4!) and are looking to keep it up. "Yeah, scoring is cool I guess," said catcher Lightning as he casually filed his fingernails. "Do it all the time. Whatever, ya know?" Yeah, we know. The Beach Boyz are looking to vent their frustrations on someone, and it looks like the elves have been nominated. "We don't like losing, and we don't like dying," growled runner Donatello. "So we ain't doing neither this week. But we'll be hurting elfies. Hurting them a lot..." Sounds like it's gonna be a good one.
And that's it, coaches! Now get going!