Goal Line Blitz (Beta) Signups

ardent enthusiast · 03-23-2008, 10:28 AM

Not sure if anyone here has heard about this game, but a friend in one of my online leagues tipped me off. You can create and train your own player and sign with a team. You can also take over a team, but I haven't done that, not sure I will.

Here's my referral link, if you're interested.

Goal Line Blitz - Beta - American Football MMORPG

ardent enthusiast · 03-24-2008, 04:23 PM

Looks like a couple of people have signed up. I appreciate it.

bdarnell · 03-24-2008, 11:47 PM

do you ever actually play the game? or is it all simulated?

ardent enthusiast · 03-25-2008, 06:13 AM

I'm not sure how the games are played as I don't have a team...and only one game has actually been played since I started.

I *think* they're simulated, but you can view 2-D replays of the games. I have a game today and will post some of the plays I participate in.

The big key I believe is to sign for enough to allow for full training (intense and playing hard or whatever). I think it's also important to buy the extra equipment to help out some of your skills.

ardent enthusiast · 03-25-2008, 06:51 PM

I played only on special teams today, and I was absolutely horrible. With WRs improving like crazy, I took it upon myself to 'buy' into the game to improve my maximum three levels. I'm now faster with better hands. The 'owner' (the friend who put me on to the game) has told me I'm now the 3rd WR....whereas last game I was the 5th.

ardent enthusiast · 03-25-2008, 06:57 PM

I do have links to my missed blocks and inept special teams coverage, if anyone's interested. Here are the first 5 plays, I believe.

WR Caesar Galamificon (the name's a long story)

http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?pbp_id=360412

http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?pbp_id=360483

http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?pbp_id=360590

http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?pbp_id=360631

ardent enthusiast · 03-29-2008, 07:53 AM

First catch...off a deflection for a 10 yard gain.

I'm a little unhappy being the 4th receiver at this point, I think I should have more playing time.

http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?pbp_id=412330

ardent enthusiast · 03-31-2008, 11:13 AM

I expressed my PT concerns with the 'owner', who traded me for cash and a fullback of the same level.

I've promptly been traded to one of the better teams in the league to serve as their #3 receiver. I was supposed to be a starter with the new team, so I'm a little bummed, but the 3rd receiver is better than being the 4th.

Gameday today with my lameduck team. Since I'm on my way out, I'm the 3rd receiver instead of the starter. I'll also be playing the coverage units and as the main kick and punt returner. It should be the most action I've seen all 'year'.

ardent enthusiast · 04-01-2008, 04:48 PM

It's official, I'm now the 3rd WR for the Calgary Stampede. This team is owned by a beta tester who appears to be using the squad as a farm team. This should be a ton of fun.

I ended up with 4 catches for 35 yards. I broke one tackle for a short YAC.

I also had a KR for 31 yards and a PR for 12.

Chad003 · 04-01-2008, 05:03 PM

I've just made a FS. I'm gonna go through & look for a team now.

ardent enthusiast · 04-02-2008, 06:48 PM

I garnered some 80 odd plays. Split time as a receiver and MLB. I had 2 catches and 2 tackles, as well as a pass defended. I also made the opening kickoff tackle.

Afterward, I leveled up to 6. My stamina's now 27.

Chad003 · 04-03-2008, 12:29 AM

I just joined my first team. Kansas Warriors. I'm the backup FS.

ardent enthusiast · 04-04-2008, 04:42 PM

I finished the game with 11 receptions for 97 yards. I also had 4 tackles, 2 passes defended, and an INT. However, I fumbled the INT after about a 10 yard return.

All that boosted me over the level 7 mark!

ardent enthusiast · 04-05-2008, 01:41 PM

Thought I'd share my attributes here. I'm currently a low level 7, and working on stamina for now. I think when I have the base level at 30, I'll move my training over to agility. Agility is what my GM told me would be best for making the cuts on pass patterns. Apparently corners are working the speed skills up a ton to keep from getting beat deep, so possession type receivers may have an edge.

Strength: 7 Blocking: 9
Speed: 24.25 Tackling: 9
Agility: 19.99 Throwing: 9
Jumping: 16.99 Catching: 24.71
Stamina: 30.4 Carrying: 13
Vision: 14.99 Kicking: 8
Confidence: 14 Punting: 9

My base stamina is currently 26.4. When I make it to level 8, I'll put myself up to 30 on stamina and then work on the agility. I do have some points to the 'special abilities', which I kind of wish I hadn't used on.
Through 7 games, I have 18 receptions for 156 yards. Not bad considering I had two games without a catch at all.

ardent enthusiast · 04-05-2008, 01:43 PM

All of my gear has my stamina boosted as well. Once I reach that base of 30, I'll change it over to agility gear.