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Rules Questions - Thrud the barbarian

jmccubbin - Jul 18, 2003 - 07:15 AM
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I have read the rules on easily confused, but seeing as I don't have them now I need a refresher. Under what conditions will Thrud change sides?

Tutenkharnage - Jul 18, 2003 - 08:02 AM
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End of each drive, roll a D6. Doesn't matter whether he's knocked out, hurt, whatever. He starts the game on the side of the hiring team. At the end of the drive, a roll of 1-3 by the controlling coach causes him to switch sides.

-Chet

Darkson - Jul 18, 2003 - 08:43 AM
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And if he switches, foul, foul, foul with him. Get him sent off. That'll stop him switching back Twisted Evil

skummy - Jul 18, 2003 - 08:51 AM
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Another interesting tactic with Thrud is to put him right on the sideline on the far side of the field. I have seen a coach froth at the mouth trying to decide whether they should commit the 3-4 players it generally takes to push him off the field reliably, or use the blitz to help slow the cage on the other side of the field. Interesting choice...

jmccubbin - Jul 18, 2003 - 09:06 AM
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So if I understand correct, if I have the ball and score really quick, I have a 50 chance of Thrud leaving my opponet and joining me?

aerofool - Jul 18, 2003 - 09:11 AM
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yep you got it!

jmccubbin - Jul 19, 2003 - 11:01 AM
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Is half time considered the end of a drive, thus requiring the roll. Or does it only count on Scores?

Example. My oppenet has Thrud and scores. I get Thrud. 1/2 ends. Do I now roll to give up Thrud or is he still mine to start the second 1/2 with?

Tutenkharnage - Jul 19, 2003 - 11:37 AM
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The drive is over. Make the roll. Praying for high results is optional Wink

-Chet

Old_Man_Monkey - Jul 19, 2003 - 11:43 AM
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Hmm, and I always thought it was required. Explains why I never make the roll . . .

pastaga - Jul 21, 2003 - 06:33 AM
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And if he's not playing a drive, schould we do a roll too ?

Because if not, U can keep it for the last drive to be sure to have it !!!

No ?

Tutenkharnage - Jul 21, 2003 - 06:36 AM
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The rules for Thrud state that you have to make the roll even if he's not on the field.

-Chet