What Would Your Blood Bowl STATS Be?! - Check In Tuesday (Bonehead Podcast)

[@broutefoin]

Brutefun: MA 2 ST 3 AG 6+ PA - AV 9, Skills and Traits: Bonehead, Take Root, Drunkard, Foul Appearance Special Rules: Decently OK at sculpting all for the low low price of 460 GP!!

[@robcorrigan8524]

Special rule: SCULPTOR EXTRAORDINAIRRE - Once per game, when activated adjacent to an opposition player, this character sits down and sculpts a figure so egregiously beautiful and terrifying that their opponent is dumbfounded by a need to have that figure in their possession, immediately surrenders any gold pieces they may have on their person and is considered to be suffering from BONEHEAD for this and their next turn.

[@DerMarcie]

@@robcorrigan8524 i like that. fallen victim to that a few times :D

[@thatoneguy5969]

Good luck with your fitness journey! I studied fitness in college and there was a saying in my classes "21 days to form a habit!" 1st day is hard, getting to that 21st day is harder. Your mind is going to be your best friend and also your worst enemy. There will be days where you'll try to convince yourself that maybe you don't have time to workout today, or maybe yesterday was busy and you need a rest day, or maybe you ache a little more than usual, etc these are all excuses and they're going to sound very convincing. Something that I've told all my friends and people I've worked with is to learn what the excuses sound like, and if you feel yourself starting to make excuses then you should immediately start working out

[@brittkelly877]

3:08 the understated "I don't look like that man" made me actually laugh out loud, thank you Ben

[@zenjo6214]

Blood Bowl players would be built like NFL players, apart from your ST4 Jaguar Warrior who is a standard woman. I personally have Two Heads and am totally capable of the Fumblerooksie play.

[@plagueofjoe]

Given the muscles modeled on str 3 orcs and humans (and on str 2 catchers) I’m pretty sure very few of us are STR 3.

[@Silith13]

34Y/F 195 cm. I never do runs for ecsersize but went fck it today. Did a 5.4 km run in just over 21 minutes. Proper full range press-ups done right after had me quitting after 33. According to this measurement document I am a super human. Movement 8, Str 3, Agi 2+, Pa 3+, Av 8+ (+Move Wood Elf thrower) The irony is. If I want to improve I need to up my weight which is what you normally absolutely don't want to do. If I lose 2 kilo's I'll drop in Str. And if I want to increase my armour I will need to put on quite a bit of weight. I need to reach 152 Kilo's without lowering my runtime or push up numbers to go to Armour 9+ (and str 4 at the same time)

[@budgieblitzer3842]

Impressive. Most impressive 👍

[@robcorrigan8524]

Oh mate, Ben, the "found footage" comment on your own run was hilarious - and at the same time relatable as we've all been there. Good on you mate, the first step is always the hardest and persistence always brings improvement! I also love that you, as the spreadsheet man, are running this effort via an Excel spreadsheet hahaha

[@robcorrigan8524]

Also Ben don't underestimate the decline in fitness for both Mums and Dads that a new bub can force on you. On the flip side, a small baby also serves as a pretty decent handweight for a few improvised lifting exercises, that can give your fitness a boost and your little one a few giggles! :)

[@RyanGriffiths-r9k]

If i had to make a blood bowl player in my own image i would be Ma 5 St* Ag* Pa3+ Av* Skills: sure hands(use Pa to pick up ball), dump off, safe hands, side step, fend Special Rules: untouchable - player cannot block, be blocked, tackle or be tackled. He can only add defensive assists. He cannot sprint if holding the ball. If an opposition player wants to block him he must first make an Ag roll. If successful roll a d6 for this players strength. Roll block dice accordingly assuming no skills or modifiers. Attacker down means opposition player placed prone. Both down means opposition player activation ends and he loses tackle zone. Pushed - blockers activation ends this player pushed an square of choice unkess no squares open. Defender stumbles - same as push only attacker pushes regular (unlees none of rhose sqyares open- then he leaves game - chain push) Defender down - this player remived from game. If a defender tries to leave his tackle zone, the opposing players team manager can either end that players activation and he fumbles the ball on a d6 roll of 1 or roll a single block dice. Attacker down - opposing player activation ends he loses tackle zone, and is placed prone. Drops ball. Both down - that players activation ends. Drops ball. Push - opposition players activation ends, this player moves to an availabke open square. If none available he remains in same spot. Defender stunbkes - same as defender stumbles only opposition player can continue to move. Defender down - same as DS only this player removed from game (this pkayer can use dumpoff or safe hands 8f he has ball). Turnover only happens if opposing player has ball. This player cannot be pushed into other players or out of bounds. Of he has no wherr to go - he leaves game If he has ball and is targeted for a block, he must choose before opp rolls ag to see if he blocks, to dump it off. Else he can drop ball using safe hands.

[@eichhornchenwibbleflup7688]

For me.... Snotling stats... Without titchy, dodge and right stuff 🤪

[@budgieblitzer3842]

Great concept! Gave it a whirl: MA 7 ST 5 AG 3+ PA 4+ AV 10+ Thing is if I shave a few minutes off my run time I go to: MA 8 ST 5 AG 2+ PA 3+ AV9+ Something to work towards. Or maybe not 😂 Have fun reaching your fitness goals everyone, the 1st step is hardest but the most important thing is to start. No matter how big or small, just start 👍

[@gyarados6665]

I’m sure I won’t score well currently, but considering that I did play football and ice hockey in high school, the traits I’d probably give myself are Thick Skull (as even today I don’t always notice immediately when I’ve injured myself), Stand Firm (played defensive tackle. and was really good at defending against trap blocks and double teams), and possibly Sure Hands (as we trained to recover loose balls from fumbles, but know I won’t have a high agility; perhaps some sort of unique trait that allows a bounces to catch/pickup a ball that bounced into my square).

[@mikewarden5777]

I'm a fan of what you are using your various metrics to accomplish. If it gets you and others motivated to exercise, you've created a great thing. If these metrics were only being used to calculate stats though, I would replace the distance run with a quick sprint. As an American football coach for the past quarter of a century, we test 40yd. dash and a 5-10-5 agility test to measure speed (MA).

[@plagueofjoe]

When I was at my fittest (and played TE in college) my stats were Mv 8, St 4, Ag 2+, Pa 3+, Av 9+. Now my stats are Mv 6, St 3, Ag 3+, Pa 4+, Av 9+. Not gonna lie this is really motivating. I went from Griff Oberwald to a human lineman. I need to get it back.

[@Durin-Björnsson]

One of the reasons I got into BloodBowl to begin with is because I was a young rugby star hopeful until injuries ruined my sports career dreams. I'm 37 years old now but when I was 24-25 my stats would have been MA 6 ST3 AG 3+ PA 4+ AV 10+ and tackle. I don't know what doing kickboxing would add to that, maybe block? I was very much a hot head back in the day so add frenzy to it as well I think. Today I am 30 kg heavier (137 kg) but I try to lift weights now and then. Probably -2 MA, niggling injury like Trips mentioned. MA 4 ST 3 AG 4+ PA 4+ AV 10+ with block, frenzy and tackle would probably be accurate today. Basically a dwarf?! HAHA Great initiative, going running tomorrow morning for the first time in 10 years.

[@Durin-Björnsson]

One idea on the movement though, shouldn't that be measured in sprinting speed?

[@brionl4741]

@@Durin-Björnsson maybe a formula with 5k and 100m times?

[@budgieblitzer3842]

Shame about the rugby injuries, it's a tough sport. Technically anyone over 30 in rugby is classed as a veteran and can play for just social reasons 😊 good luck with the run👍

[@DouglasIrby-k2u]

I definitely need this. I used to be an athlete. I used to basically have Dodge, then I spent twenty years sitting. I'll never be Griff, but I may at least make Lineman.

[@Briostens]

I Love this! If someone had asked me to run before I would had told them something, but you saying that I could find out my stats has me planning a run. I don’t think it will be a habit but certainly more running than I would have done otherwise. I’ll report back with stats and look forward to the passing stats video

[@TerryTerryBouzu]

Honestly, I'd guess I'd be: MA 5, ST 1, AG 4+, PA 6+, AV 7+, assuming a human lineman is similar to a professional footballer. Skills: Stunty

[@daveaustin4495]

Played lots of sport as a younger man. Based off that and some of the variables in the spreadsheet... MA 7, ST 2, AG 3+, PA 3+, AV 8+. Skills of Sprint, Catch and On the Ball. Probably best to add Niggling Injury (I have many). Special rule of "Iron hard lung".

[@adam74332]

Love this idea. Good luck! Rooting for you!

[@DrakesHobbiesAndGames]

OK, we’ve done some push-ups and been out for a run today. My ‘Catcher-in-training’ son (12) is M7 & S2, whilst I, assistant coach (44) and M5 & S2. There is a long way to go before any team is paying for me on their roster. 😂 We’ll keep you updated and are looking forward to Ag & Pa guidelines.

[@jamespuckett9753]

For AG, look up a 3 cone drill. Easy and fairly quick to do, but I think it could be used for a much better AG value when massaged a bit.

[@AdamParkhouse-n9z]

Love this. I did one at my peak (I once did a 5k run in 21 mins a couple of years back!), and then a more realistic one... MA7, S1, Ag3+, PA4+, AV8+ Honestly think I could get to MA8 S2 and be a Human catcher before too long!

[@pathwinder14]

MA 9, S2, AG 2+, Pa -, AV 8+, Block, Dodge, Side Step, Trickster. Special rule: Cheap Shot- Once per half when an opposition model targets me for a block or blitz action, I can choose to place the opposition model prone. "That Pathwinder is hard to put down. He's been known to hit opponents with a sneaky punch. It's not powerful but it drops even the biggest opponent.

[@Invisigoth05]

Hey, good luck! Hope you don't push it too hard too soon, but ease slowly back into training. Also just a minor terminology thing, I take it that press ups = push ups? *Edit: Statline with the sheet would be MA:8 ST3 AG:2+ PA:3+ AV:8+ Were thinking that a thrower of sorts would be fitting, as that's something I do plenty in playing Finnish Baseball! Will catch you on the next update!

[@davidwarner7567]

So if I’m disabled with spina bifida and use two sticks and a mobility scooter can I be a secret weapon or a death roller

[@budgieblitzer3842]

Deathroller all the way baby! Or can I interest you in a Skaven Doom-Flayer? 😅 Just stick blades on your sticks, mount them on your scooter and you're good to go 😊

[@foehammer111]

Foehammer: MA 4 (fast over short distances!), ST 3, AG 4+, PA 4+ (I can throw a decent pass sometimes!), AV 11+ (never get sick/break bones) Skills: wrestle, arm bar, always hungry, loner 6+ Special Rule: It’s a Unix System, I know this! - Once per turn, this player reroll any number of dice, any number of times when using a skill related to computers. Yeah, this has no use on the pitch, but that’s life. Price: will work for snacks

[@gunnarmuller2847]

What about: Price: come for free with the fling chef?

[@brionl4741]

Well, if I was playing Blood Bowl for realsies, I would be the hired Wizard.

[@oleasundelin9509]

MA 4 , ST 3, AG 4+, PA 5+, AV10+ Seems about right! Need to work on that speed!

[@Birdmanesp92]

I got MA 5, STR 3 Ag 4 pass 5 AV 9 but I feel I would definitely have sprint and break tackle.

[@JotunnRedbeard]

This is a fantastic idea! I shall certainly be taking part in this 😁 I'll submit my stats here this Saturday #Boneheadfit💪

[@tommasofrancescopiccinno5777]

My stats today are: MA 4; ST 2; AG 4+; PA 5+; AV 9+. I would like to propose some changes in the calculation of AG and AV. BMI could come into play. Ben, can you share also the Data sheet to see how you arranged it?

[@simonfearn5944]

Well done, and good luck, what a brilliant idea! I will have a look at what my stats would possibly be, likely, rubbish 😂

[@CygnusMaximusXIII]

At what weight does one gain the "Stunty" trait?

[@patknez]

Currently a -2 Mv human catcher so I will take it. Love the idea but 41 pushups for Str 3 is going to take some work. Goal is human blitzer so it will work on the cardio. Thanks for putting this out there BH Ben.

[@paulohsanellis823]

MA 7 ST 2 AG3+ PA4+ AV8+ probably should have Catch, Diving Catch (I field in the slips at cricket) and probably read the flight of the ball so OTB. I do get frustrated with my teammates but not quite to Animal Savagery levels so maybe Animosity. It feels like I’m a weak and slow high elf catcher. I’m going away to reflect on my life choices (and do some press ups)

[@paulohsanellis823]

Ben for AG have you thought about doing a speed test with turns? So place a water bottle and hoodie ten metres apart and then run and touch them 10 times. Distance will be 100m with 8 changes of direction. Although that sounds hard just writing it!

[@scrubsrc4084]

Strength 4, dirty player, block. Frenzy

[@jacksont.7792]

MA 6 ST 2 (on a good day) AG 3+ PA 4+ AV 8+ That's about where I expected to be myself, if not a little faster even. I want to gain some weight and obviously strength, but already being MA 6 gives me at least a bit of confidence in myself

[@BunjiRox]

M4 S3 AG5+ PA3+ AV8 Foul appearance/niggling injuries

[@mikefoster6018]

MA4 ST2 AG6+ PA2+ AV4+ Loner 6+ Bombardier.

[@rafehart]

I don't think my knowledge of excel would get me very far on the blood bowl pitch.

[@Zugalike100]

Mighty Zug stat line for me😊

[@bradp6452]

Have you seen NFL players in real life? A former Lions lineman lives in our town. He is huge.

[@bradp6452]

Unless you have an actual exercise regime or work a physically demanding job, I think most Middle age men will find them behind the average starting high school football player. My middle school football player is now taller than me, faster than me, can catch and throw better. Only thing I have on him is a strength advantage but he is going to start a lifting program now.

[@thedisgruntledorc]

Once we get the stats up a bit you can start calculating your price as a mercenary.

[@thedisgruntledorc]

Turns out I'm a bog standard Legendary Lineman. 50k please!

[@stevey1263]

I was so happy with 17 press ups then my stat line was the same as yours Ben cause I'm a smol boi 😂 You could do PA based on how far from a goal you could score (being England easier to do 'soccer'). Might do some sort of reaction test for AG as I go down this rabbit hole 😂

[@deniszubko3819]

MA 2, ST 1, AG 5+, PA 6+, AV 9+ See you next week.

[@mcsnaga]

Not doing the fit thing. I'm nearly 59 with medical issues as well as damaged knees and ankles. When I was at my prime though, I was faster than others (12.6 for 100m) and also great over middle-distance races and cross-country. Weaker than average, fairly agile so I guess .. MA8, ST2, AG3+, PA5+, AV8+ As for skills .. Dodge, Sprint Pretty much a human catcher

[@thedisgruntledorc]

You should come visit Ontario some time, get in a game at MWG and GMG. See Niagara Falls.

[@BunjiRox]

In seriousness, if someone can do the tech bit? Im 90kg, 5k run isn't happening due to hamstring injury but i can walk it in an hour 😂, press ups i just managed 25.

[@budgieblitzer3842]

For you the spreadsheet says: MA2 ST2 AG5+ PA6+ AV9+ Better than you thought? Like many of us I bet you're much faster over short distances 👍

[@BunjiRox]

@@budgieblitzer3842 I used to be an ace long distance runner. My hamstring won't do it now. I got about 100meters in me before I'm limping 😪 put me on a pushbike (or a deathroller) and everything changes.

[@budgieblitzer3842]

@@BunjiRox Haha time and injuries catch up with us all 👍 I respect long distance runners, that's something I couldn't do. Hope your hammy is manageable. I'm the other way around, just ok at middle distance but quite fast at sprinting, 100m in 11secs.

[@BunjiRox]

@@budgieblitzer3842 I work as a bartender. Have to wear a support strap but I still run rings around the kids, experience beats speed everytime (does that mean I get the pro skill)

[@jonnydeathstar-wotreplays2406]

I’m definitely a halfling hopeful 🥐

[@phil5357]

MA 2 - ST 4 - AG 6+ - PA 6+ (given that I've just tossed the remote to my wife, and it missed the entire sofa) AV 10+ Skills -Foul Appearance -Frenzy (only after failing the Rush into the endzone) -Really Stupid -Bonehead -Foul Appearance again -whatever the opposite of 'Jump Up' is

[@plagueofjoe]

Timmmberrrr