{"product_id":"blood-bowl-spike-journal-16-eng-preorder","title":"Blood Bowl: Spike! Journal #16","description":"This issue includes:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSupernatural Superstars\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBackground on the origins of Vampire teams in Blood Bowl and how they play on the pitch. This includes information on their team positions, including Thrall Lineman, Vampire Thrower, Vampire Runner, Vampire Blitzer, and Vargheist. Features the Vampire Team Roster and the 11 eligible star players that can play for the team: Akhorne the Squirrel, Bryce ‘the Slice’ Cambuel, ‘Captain’ Karina von Riesz, Count Luthor von Drakenborg, Frank ‘n’ Stein, Grak \u0026amp; Crumbleberry, Gretchen Wächter, Helmut Wulf, Ivan ‘The Animal’ Deathshroud, Skrull Halfheight and Wilhelm Chaney.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamous Vampire Teams\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescriptions and background on some of the more famous Vampire teams, including Craggen Counts, Duskfall Darkwings, Debonair Nightwings, and Varanheim Vampires.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTeam Spotlight: Drakfang Thirsters\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn in-depth article focusing on the Drakfang Thirsters, one of the most famous and successful Vampire teams ever to grace the Blood Bowl pitch. Includes details of their history; team profile which includes team colours, honours, Spike! team rating as well as the roster of their famous 2502-2503 squad, plus the team's highlights from 2459 to 2503.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStar Player - Count Luthor Von Drakenborg\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA profile on the much beloved Count Luthor Von Drakenborg, also known as the \"Count of Cool\", plus the rules to unleash the Count in your games.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirt from the Dugout\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpike! Journal's gossip column. This time Mindy Piewhistle travels to Sylvania to investigate the perplexing mystery of the sudden disappearance of the Waldenhof Varghulfs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStar Player - 'Captain' Karina Von Riesz\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA profile on the ruthless runner 'Captain' Karina Von Riesz, also known as \"The Scourge of Sartosa\", plus rules to use her in game so you can join her crew.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVampire Noble Leagues\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBrand new rules and advice for running Vampire Noble Leagues - a variant on the standard Blood Bowl League Season rules in the current Blood Bowl rulebook.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVampire Castle Blood Bowl Pitch\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncludes rules for using the Vampire Castle Blood Bowl Pitch in your games, including special rules for a Soft Landing and Raging Inferno. These rules are also included with the Vampire Team - Double-sided Pitch and Dugouts Set.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCoffin Corner\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSpike! Journal's obituaries column commemorating those players who are no longer with us, whether trampled on the pitch, torn apart, or possibly eaten.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVampire Balls\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIncludes background and rules for 2 unique Vampire balls - the bat ball and the restrained vargling ball.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChat with the Rat\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAce Skaven reporter Hackspit ‘the Scribbler’ Quillchewer talks with the eccentric Viktor Vonescu, head coach of the Sanguine Seekers, to discuss what qualities make for the ideal Thrall.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePro Playbook: Midnight Mayhem\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA detailed introduction to coaching Vampire teams. Includes an overview of the strengths of their team, positions, tactics, and managing the Bloodlust mechanic.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStar Player - Ivan 'The Animal' Deathshroud\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA profile on the bony Blitzer named Ivan 'The Animal' Deathshroud, plus rules for you to use him in game and continue his grudge with the Dwarfs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDungeon Bowl Update: Vampire Teams\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvides a narrative and rules update for players to use your Vampire team miniatures in games of Dungeon Bowl.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMighty Blow! - When You're Strange\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA look back on some of the tall tales from the career of Bob Bifford. 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