Blood Bowl Spike! Journal Issue 16

Opening his casket, this issue's guest editor, Leigh von Kristoff, has all the juicy information for you to taste.

Already attracted only by the title of Blood Bowl, Vampire Teams have long been involved in this brutal sport. In this edition of Spike! Journal, we've been invited to the ornate castles of Sylvania to discover more about these highly skilled, if often a little hungry, Blood Bowl players and discover how they keep their appetites in check while on the field. With the content of this magazine, you will be captivated by vampires and will be dying to form your own team.

This problem includes:

Supernatural Superstars
Background on the origins of the Vampire teams in Blood Bowl and how they play on the field. This includes information on your team's positions, including Thrall Lineman, Vampire Thrower, Vampire Runner, Vampire Blitzer, and Vargheist. Includes the vampire team roster and the 11 eligible star players who can play for the team: Akhorne the Squirrel, Bryce 'the Slice' Cambuel, 'Captain' Karina von Riesz, Count Luthor von Drakenborg, Frank 'n' Stein, Grak & Crumbleberry. , Gretchen Wächter, Helmut Wulf, Ivan 'The Animal' Deathshroud, Skrull Halfheight and Wilhelm Chaney.

Famous Vampire Teams
Descriptions and backgrounds of some of the most famous vampire teams, including Craggen Counts, Duskfall Darkwings, Debonair Nightwings, and Varanheim Vampires.

Featured Team: Thirsty Drakfang
An in-depth article focusing on the Drakfang Thirsters, one of the most famous and successful vampire teams to ever grace the Blood Bowl field. Includes details of its history; Team profile including team colors, honors, Spike! team standings as well as the list of their famous team 2502-2503, plus team highlights from 2459 to 2503.

Star player: Count Luthor Von Drakenborg
A profile on the much-loved Count Luthor Von Drakenborg, also known as the "Count of Cool", plus the rules for unleashing the Count in your games.

Dugout dirt
Spike! The newspaper gossip column. This time Mindy Piewhistle travels to Sylvania to investigate the baffling mystery of Waldenhof Varghulf's sudden disappearance.

Star player: 'Captain' Karina Von Riesz
A profile of the ruthless racer 'Captain' Karina Von Riesz, also known as "The Scourge of Sartosa", plus rules for using her in the game and joining her crew.

Vampiric Noble Leagues
New rules and tips for managing Vampire Noble Leagues: A twist on the standard Blood Bowl League season rules in the current Blood Bowl rulebook.

Vampire Castle Blood Bowl Launch
Includes rules for using Vampire Castle's Blood Bowl course in your games, including special rules for a soft landing and a raging inferno. These rules are also included with the Vampire Team: Double-Sided Field and Dugout Set.

Coffin corner
Spike! The Journal's obituary column commemorating players no longer with us, whether trampled on the field, torn apart or possibly eaten.

vampire balls
Includes background and rules for 2 unique vampire balls: the bat ball and the restricted vargling ball.

Chat with the rat
Ace Skaven reporter Hackspit 'the Scribbler' Quillchewer speaks with the eccentric Viktor Vonescu, head coach of the Sanguine Seekers, to discuss what qualities make the ideal Thrall.

Pro Playbook: Midnight Chaos
A detailed introduction to vampire team training. Includes an overview of your team's strengths, positions, tactics, and handling of the Bloodlust mechanic.

Star Player: Ivan 'The Animal' Deathshroud
A profile of the bony Blitzer named Ivan 'The Animal' Deathshroud, plus rules so you can use him in the game and continue his grudge against the dwarves.

Dungeon Bowl Update: Vampire Teams
Provides a narrative and rules update for players to use their Vampire team miniatures in Dungeon Bowl games.

Powerful blow! - When you are strange
A look back at some of the great stories from Bob Bifford's career. Includes a comic strip by Bob Bifford reminiscing about his time playing against vampires.