Bloodbowl

[Noisysteve]

A new season, a new year, same old wrath of the Dice Gods!

After getting sacked from the Orc Knee Eye Sanders, for not winning any games, I have returned to my first love, my Human team, The Karsse City Saints.
My first game this season was against Sebs Skaven, a race renowned for their speed.
A lovely sunny day greeted the teams, and my team kicked off, then getting a blitz on the kick off table, I rushed them forward, grabbing the ball in the middle of the skaven half.
Predictably the Skaven mobbed me and grabbed the ball, scooting forward.
My Ogre decided the contents of his ears were more important than the game, so my Blitzers and lineman prepared to grab the ball back, only for my turn to end early due to a failed roll. This was the first of many early overturns.
The Skaven took full advantage of my inability to do anything and marched in for the opening score.
At this stage I had 2 players KOd , Seb 1. He got his back onto the pitch, whilst one of mine refused to wake up.
Seb kicked off, and I moved a catcher to pick up the ball, and promptly dialed, even after a reroll!
Another turnover, and Seb strode forward, looking to double his lead. Players were getting smashed all over the park, but both of us were having trouble breaking the armour.
I managed to catch up with the Skaven ball carrier, got a block in and then knocked over both his and my players. Another turnover.
Seb ran straight into the end zone 2-0
Game was turning into a disaster, as I was failing to deal with Sebs players at all .
Seb kicked off again, and again I failed to pick up the ball. Had the Skaven put rat slime on it?
The Skaven rushed me again, grabbing the ball in the process.
Time in the first half was now running out, and then a miracle happened.
I got a block in on the ball carrier and the ball spun free.
Then I stood my catcher up, and he made a dodge, (5+), then another, (4+), then ran for the end zone, going for it twice. My thrower moved forward, dodging ,(4+) , grabbed the ball, (3+), launched it forward, (5+), right into the end zone, my catcher snatching it out of the air, (3+), to score the luckiest touchdown in history. 2-1, game on!
Second half , everything to play for, Seb kicked off, I picked up the ball and went for an easy throw, to get some easy star player points, and failed, again, turnover!
Straight away Seb raced down the pitch, scoring his third touchdown.
The game descended into Seb holding onto the ball, then me failing to pick it up continually. The same fizzled out, the Skaven running out very worthy winners.

I had 2 injured players, one getting just a minor scrape, but one of my catchers suffering a smashed hip, and a permanent -1 to his movement.
One of my throwers got a level up, threw a double and I chose the strong arm skill.

Was a really entertaining game, first time I'd met Seb, and had a blast .
He is a good player, and a very nice opponent. And now he is 2 for 2, and has a strength 4 player!

Bring on the next fame.