Rules Questions - Thrud the barbarian jmccubbin - Jul 18, 2003 - 07:15 AM Post subject: Thrud the barbarian
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 Post subject:
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.
-ChetDarkson - Jul 18, 2003 - 08:43 AM Post subject:
And if he switches, foul, foul, foul with him. Get him sent off. That'll stop him switching back skummy - Jul 18, 2003 - 08:51 AM Post subject:
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 Post subject:
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 Post subject:
yep you got it!jmccubbin - Jul 19, 2003 - 11:01 AM Post subject:
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 Post subject:
The drive is over. Make the roll. Praying for high results is optional
-ChetOld_Man_Monkey - Jul 19, 2003 - 11:43 AM Post subject:
Hmm, and I always thought it was required. Explains why I never make the roll . . .pastaga - Jul 21, 2003 - 06:33 AM Post subject:
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 Post subject:
The rules for Thrud state that you have to make the roll even if he's not on the field.