Old World Alliance
Tier 2About
The Old World Alliance is a coalition team that brings together the stout folk of the Old World -- Humans, Dwarves, and Halflings -- under one banner. This unlikely partnership produces a roster of remarkable versatility, combining Human athleticism, Dwarven toughness, and Halfling pluck into a team that can adapt to almost any situation on the pitch. It is the classic underdog story, where three races that individually might not dominate find unexpected strength in unity.
The Human Blitzers provide the speed and hitting power at Movement 7 with Block, while Dwarf Blockers anchor the line of scrimmage with their characteristic stubbornness -- Block, Thick Skull, and AV10+ make them extremely hard to shift. Dwarf Runners offer reliable ball handling with Sure Hands, and the Halfling Hopefuls add a surprising wrinkle as cheap, dodgy players who can slip through gaps with Dodge, Right Stuff, and Stunty. An Ogre rounds out the roster as the team's big guy.
Coaching the Old World Alliance is about reading the game and deploying the right tools for each situation. Against bashy teams, your Dwarf Blockers can hold the line while Human Blitzers strike at weak points. Against agile teams, your mix of speed and muscle lets you pressure ball carriers while maintaining a solid defensive shape. The team rewards flexible thinking and punishes one-dimensional play from opponents.
Positionals
| Position | MA | ST | AG | PA | AV | Cost | Starting Skills | Primary | Secondary | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old World Human Lineman | 6 | 3 | 3+ | 4+ | 9+ | 50k | None | General | Agility, Strength | 16 |
| Old World Human Thrower | 6 | 3 | 3+ | 3+ | 9+ | 75k | PassSure Hands | General, Passing | Agility, Strength | 1 |
| Old World Human Catcher | 8 | 3 | 3+ | 4+ | 8+ | 75k | CatchDodge | Agility, General | Passing, Strength | 1 |
| Old World Human Blitzer | 7 | 3 | 3+ | 4+ | 9+ | 85k | BlockTackle | General, Strength | Agility | 1 |
| Old World Dwarf Blocker | 4 | 3 | 4+ | 5+ | 10+ | 70k | BlockDefensiveThick Skull | General, Devious | Strength | 3 |
| Old World Dwarf Runner | 6 | 3 | 3+ | 4+ | 9+ | 80k | SprintSure HandsThick Skull | General, Passing | Agility, Strength | 1 |
| Old World Dwarf Blitzer | 5 | 3 | 4+ | 4+ | 10+ | 100k | BlockDiving TackleTackleThick Skull | General, Strength | Passing | 1 |
| Old World Dwarf Troll Slayer | 5 | 3 | 4+ | 5+ | 9+ | 95k | BlockDauntlessFrenzyHatred (Troll)Thick Skull | General, Strength | Agility | 1 |
| Old World Halfling Hopeful | 5 | 2 | 3+ | 4+ | 7+ | 30k | DodgeRight StuffStunty | Agility | General, Strength | 3 |
| Ogre | 5 | 5 | 4+ | 5+ | 10+ | 140k | Bone HeadLoner (3+)Mighty Blow (+1)Thick SkullThrow Team-mate | Strength | Agility, General | 1 |
| Altern Forest Treeman | 2 | 6 | 5+ | 5+ | 11+ | 120k | Mighty Blow (+1)Stand FirmStrong ArmTake RootThick SkullThrow Team-mateTimmm-ber! | Strength | Agility, General, Passing | 1 |
Strengths
- Exceptional roster versatility with a mix of speed, toughness, and cheap bodies
- Dwarf Blockers provide a rock-solid scrimmage line with AV10+ and Block
- Human Blitzers at MA7 with Block offer a genuine speed and hitting threat
- Access to three special rules (Old World Classic, Halfling Thimble Cup, Worlds Edge Superleague) for broader inducement options
Weaknesses
- Jack of all trades, master of none -- no single area where the team truly excels
- Halfling Hopefuls are very fragile and can be targeted for easy casualties
- Limited number of Dwarf positionals means the tough core is relatively small
- Ogre brings Bone Head unreliability and Loner, adding a random element to key turns
Tips & Strategy
- Use Dwarf Blockers as your scrimmage anchors and let Human Blitzers operate on the flanks for maximum impact
- Deploy Halfling Hopefuls in safe positions where their Dodge can be useful without exposing them to direct hits
- Develop Mighty Blow on Human Blitzers to give the team a genuine casualty-dealing threat on the blitz
- Keep your Ogre near the line of scrimmage where Bone Head failures are less catastrophic than on a wide sweep