Legend Bowl LP - Season 1 *Complete*

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[ LBL INSIDER ]

The RPGHQ Shitposters at practice early this morning performing short burst running drills and working tackling bags. QB Kalzone "The Bomber" seen going over snap formation practice and working with outside coverage pairings and offensive coordinators ahead of today's game with the Detroit Cougars.

Conditions for game start look optimal with clear skies and low humidity as preparations are underway for the HQ's 2nd pre-season game and home opener.

Kick-off is set for late afternoon.

[Kalarion]

"But Kal it's just the pre-season stop getting hy-..."

[Oyster Sauce]

As someone who isn't a footballer I would appreciate some gameplay pictures

[Jordy]

As someone who isn't a footballer I would appreciate some gameplay pictures

[Classix]

[ Pre Kick Off ]

( almost 3 hours of traffic today, some incidents on the road and construction so finally home, late start. )

Field conditions are dry, low humidity, evening game. Low wind.
QB Kalzone "The Bomber" and the team come out jogging this time leading 3 rows single file Defensive up front followed by the rest of the team, with him leading the center column.
QB Armando Goral leads the way ahead of his team, the veterans up front behind him followed by the younger talent at the back.
A player by player presentation and introduction for the HQ Shitposters is made.
The introductions conclude with a few notable higher roars for T.K Viency, Manny von Carstein, Rand "The Shade" and Vergil "The Vampire".
The Detroit Cougars' younger runners are bouncing slightly and doing some 'high knees' to get the legs ready.



QB Kalzone "The Bomber" and (DET) QB Armando Goral make their way to center field at the 50-yard line for the coin toss.

Kal exchanges a glare at Armando as they close in beside the ref. Nothing is said. Ref looks to QB Armando Goral with coin in hand...

QB Armando Goral calls 'heads'.

Coin lands on 'heads'.

Detroit Cougars receive the ball to start the game.

The boys line up across the field...

Lined up for the starting kick off, Whiteshark starts with a short hop, timing his run up and blasts it... game on.

( Long day, results when I can )

As someone who isn't a footballer I would appreciate some gameplay pictures

I would take more action shots but I'm playing on controller and I'd have to take a hand off and hit the screen shot button a lot while stopping control of the character briefly. Not the best idea. Jordy just summed it up nicely anyway, looks more high def too.

[Classix]

Game completed, doing the write up now before I crash for the night. Hopefully post tomorrow.

[Kalarion]

I would take more action shots but I'm playing on controller and I'd have to take a hand off and hit the screen shot button a lot while stopping control of the character briefly. Not the best idea. Jordy just summed it up nicely anyway, looks more high def too.

When I was making my LP, I used the free version of OBS to make a video of each gameplay session. Then when I completed a session, I'd run it back and take snipits from the video as needed.

It was a little cumbersome and took time, but it worked, it was easy and it was FREE!

[Nemesis]

I would take more action shots but I'm playing on controller and I'd have to take a hand off and hit the screen shot button a lot while stopping control of the character briefly. Not the best idea. Jordy just summed it up nicely anyway, looks more high def too.

When I was making my LP, I used the free version of OBS to make a video of each gameplay session. Then when I completed a session, I'd run it back and take snipits from the video as needed.

It was a little cumbersome and took time, but it worked, it was easy and it was FREE!

I've never done an LP and always thought people took screenshots and jotted notes during gameplay. I didn't consider the option to screen record the session using OBS and take snippets from the playback. That's neat.

[Classix]

( Sorry for the delay, brake line problem yesterday sprung up and a power steering line issue now today lol... one of those weeks. Trying to deal with this and get it done. Will post when I can, my apologies boys )

[Tweed]

I would take more action shots but I'm playing on controller and I'd have to take a hand off and hit the screen shot button a lot while stopping control of the character briefly. Not the best idea. Jordy just summed it up nicely anyway, looks more high def too.

When I was making my LP, I used the free version of OBS to make a video of each gameplay session. Then when I completed a session, I'd run it back and take snipits from the video as needed.

It was a little cumbersome and took time, but it worked, it was easy and it was FREE!

I've never done an LP and always thought people took screenshots and jotted notes during gameplay. I didn't consider the option to screen record the session using OBS and take snippets from the playback. That's neat.

It would be a complete nightmare to try and get the exact right moments if you didn't record the session.

[Classix]

*** PRE-SEASON GAME 2 vs Detroit Cougars ***

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After receiving the deep White Shark kick at their 10 yl to start the game, the Detroit Cougars are able to make some fast running plays, mostly sticking to the outside as their runners are lighter so they capitalize on wide runs for yard gains. They can't get past the 50 yard centerfield mark after some impressive runs and they punt it away to us. We make a few good tosses and some runs up center with Stacko Turtles, Vergil "The Vampire" and Tanner "The Juice" making some good gains but ultimately we are forced to punt it back just inside the 50 yard center mark as well.

Cougars, getting the ball back show more dangerous running plays with the young speed on display.

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Bertrum Tung and Rand "The Shade" keeping an eye on them closely making some good diving tackles, just able to get their mitts on the leg area before being outrun. But these 2 are proving to be hard to handle. On one play a Cougar player gets in the way to block for another run and Bertram Tung collides with him just the right way and the Cougar goes down awkwardly taking an injury on the block.

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Possessions change and it's kicked out as they can't make it in and we are able to run it back in on some quick tosses to Fin Arfin and runs by Nemesis "The Skull". We are able to nail a FG attempt to make it 3-0 at their 18 yl. They are unable to get much past their 60 yl as our Defense holds them away from our half and they punt it back to us.

After getting the ball back from a nice Cougar kick, Element "The Watchman" returns it for a whopping 41 yards before going down.

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Tanner "The Juice" shows off his best rhino impersonation a few times, forcing the Cougars to double cover him and on one run it takes 3 Detroit players to bring that ****** down.

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Once again we are halted just inside the 50 yl and we punt it away. Detroit gets it back after a deep kick and can't make it past their 25 yl as Bertram Tung keeps focus on the Cougars young running talent, slowly adjusting and anticipating their manouvers, he shares his observations and Nathaniel Saxton and T.K Viency get a few good take downs.

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They are forced to kick it out and Fin Arfin brings it right back down again getting to the Detroit 48 on a nice 40 yard return run. Stacko turtles makes a great catch for a 1st down a couple plays later for 21 yards

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Vergil "The Vampire" gets in on the running game for a few quick runs and a hurdle going overtop of a diving Cougar player. We switch it faking another running play and Kalzone "The Bomber" finds Oyster Sauce straight up the middle just away from his defender for a nice catch for 15 yards getting us to their 22 yardline.

The Cougars call timeout. Too many quick gains have them rattled a bit. They manage to hold us there after a quick talk and we are forced to punt it out after Kal "The Bomber" gets sacked once and some yard lossage.

Detroit is able to push up to our 42, 35 then 28 the following plays after we punt it out on some annoying running plays by the young talent and they opt for a FG at our 23 yl. It's good for 3 and we're tied up at 3-3.

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The next possession we get some nice gains by "The Juice" again and Maiden Haver to get us to the Detroit 45. After a bit of running rest, Vergil "The Vampire" takes a handoff from Kal "The Bomber" and is able to slip past the Detroit defense for a massive 55 yard TOUCHDOWN! Whiteshark converts on the extra point and we retake the lead 10-3.

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On Detroits following possession after that nasty Vergil run they are able to get it to the 53 yl but opt to punt it away as time is running down in the 1st quarter to under 2 mins now.
We make some safe short passes, making them think we are going to run the clock out but with 12 seconds to go in the 1st, we opt for a nice toss up center looking for Stacko Turtles again and he snatches it cleanly with minimal cover as they are focusing "The Juice" and Fin Arfin and Stacko Turtles huffs it up center with 2 Cougars just trailing behind him as Stacko is running out of gas. He dives into the endzone, absolutely spent for our 2nd TOUCHDOWN! Whiteshark nails the FG again with confidence and we end the 1st quarter up 17-3!

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[ End of 1st Quarter ]

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[ 2nd Quarter ]

Detroit comes out to start the 2nd with their young runners looking a little rattled. Although our boys are always **** talking every play they seemed unwilling to 'play' until now. A few play stoppages happen as a few of the veteren Cougars exchange some helmet on helmet 'taps', trying to shut us up from harassing the young runners to throw them off at the scrimmage line and some shoving matches take place.

Detroit manages to get to our 41 and punts it away. We exchange some possessions with a back and forth defensive struggle as Detroit tries to settle their guys down and refocus and we settle just enough to not get hit for too many penalties to give them any fighting chance. Boon Taker and Oyster Sauce make some nasty gains every few plays but we can't get through to score and it gets punted back to Detroit once more.

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Detroit makes a toss attempt way down field for a 30 y + gain and Roguey "The Stealthy" is able to get some hands on him for a tight grip and drags him down, desperate to stop the Cougar Receiver from slipping away for a touchdown. After getting up the Cougar player makes a scene to the refs saying he was held way too long and early and it should be pass interference. It's refused. He doesn't get in the refs face and drops it but after heading back to his side of scrimmage to his team for another play, some shoulders make contact with him and another face off of words and chest to chest 'discussions' takes place between a number of the players on field. Atlan Tico takes an injury in some of the shoving matches as he tussles with a Cougar player and lands awkwardly on his arm.

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Detroit can't seem to get anything going now as the crowd continues to be noisy every time there 'might' be something happening after every down with Nathaniel Saxton and Bertram Tung racking up the tackles. Bertram Tung loudly exclaiming during downs to the younger runners that he's going to "devour them". Detroit is forced to punt it off back to us.

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We make some good gains as the crowd is still a ruckus with Oyster Sauce and "The Juice" keeping the 'dozer' spewing black fumes on some running plays. We punt it off safely as the quarter is winding down but Detroit can't focus or hear the play calls as they can't get anywhere with it and punt it back a few plays later. Element "The Watchman" picks up the punt return and makes a disgusting 60+ yard return, our D making some beauty blocks and he runs it in for a TOUCHDOWN! 23-3.

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Whiteshark nails the FG again and it's 24-3!


Detroit's next possession is again peppered with nasty running plays as the young runners aren't giving up yet despite the viscious hounding from our blockers. A few tussles take place but nothing major. They are able to get to our 48 yl and QB Armando Goral opt's for a low and fast bullet just up center but our resident 'air traffic controller' Spell Sword snags it out of the air for an INTERCEPTION at our 30 yl!

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Crowd is absolutely deafening now. Detroit calls timeout...

We are able to get to their 48 on some Vergil "The Vampire" and Nemesis "The Skull" rushes and opt for a FG at the Detroit 38 but it's just shy of the left goal post and Detroit takes it back over.
Detroit is able to settle down and push to our 33 yl, 26 yl and finally the HQ 22 for a FG attempt which hits, to make it 24-6.

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After a deep Cougar kick we are able to push up past the Cougars 40 yl. Fin Arfin takes a few safe passes as we give our runners a rest for a few plays and Nemesis "The Skull" is able to get us to the Detroit 6 yl. There's under 10 secs to go now so we get Whiteshark out there for another FG attempt to end the quarter off and he nails it for 3. 27-6. We kick it back and the Detroit kick receiver runs it up safely to their 30 yl to end the quarter.

[ End of 2nd Quarter ]

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[ 3rd Quarter ]


Detroit comes out to the 3rd Quarter still not looking 'out of it' yet as they set up some nice running plays still, the young running future stars still looking dangerous with some speedy gains. They are resilient at least. After a few possession exchanges with some good punts by Wndrbr Boots, they get trapped inside their 22 yl and punt it back to us. A few plays later we push up field and Kal "The Bomber" makes a handoff to Vergil "The Vampire" who makes a nasty sprint, avoiding the Cougar stoppers for another TOUCHDOWN with Whiteshark acing anothing FG to make it 34-6!

The noise is overwhelming in the stadium. It lasts even through Detroit possessions as scattered 'stand offs' and yapping continues.

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Jim "The Mandalorian" and Manny von Carstein make some great stops on Detroits next few possessions as it goes back and forth a few times with Detroit getting to our 12 yl and a FG is good to make it 34-9.
Quarter is winding down now with dust ups every few plays but otherwise it appears to be kept under control as we keep the shenanigans to a minimum to avoid penalties to end the quarter as we're under half now to go.

Detroit is able to make a few good plays and get to our 18 yl and then 7 yl. They make a quick rush in for a touchdown to make it 34-15. They fail to get the extra 2 points opting for a running play and we get it back following that. Defensive back and forth ensues and possessions are exhanged a few more times as they stop our passes and keep us to minimal yardage gain.

To finish off the quarter they get to our 37 but are pushed back to center with some failed plays and they punt it off deep to end the quarter.

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[ End of 3rd Quarter ]

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[ 4th Quarter ]

Crowd is roaring as we come out to start the 4th quarter. We make some good passes with Fin Arfin showing off that elven speed for some notable fancy replays. Man is fired up to start the 4th, he can feel that win coming.

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Rough stuff is kept to a minimum for most of the first half as we get 'locked in' to secure this victory at our first home game for the fans. Element "The Watchman" makes another impressive return for a whopping 40 yards as we keep pouring it on. Stacko Turtles and "The Juice" show off the horns with some nice runs to get us to the Detroit 45. Vergil "The Vampire" makes another devastating run for 45 yards to get us with in the Detroit 10 yl. Kal "The Bomber" finds Oyster Sauce up the middle once again for a grab and a TOUCHDOWN making it 40-15!. We go for 2 pts to rub it in but it doesn't take.

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Flood gates are open now. Detroit's fight has seemingly vanished. Detroit is deflated at this point and can't make any significant gains up field and a couple possession exchanges take place.
Maiden Haver and "The Juice" get us to the Det 27 as the tempers flare up again in between plays resulting in a Lore Gamer injury after a few rough take downs in between plays.

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Kal "The Bomber" finds Oyster Sauce for another TOUCHDOWN with Whiteshark securing the FG to make it 47-15 HQ!

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It's just a blowout now at this point as Detroit can't keep up with the Shitposters and the noisy crowd. They cough it up again after some failed plays and we get it back with under 4 mins to go.
We plow through to their endzone again with the crowd going nuts, it's even hard for Kal "the Bomber" to relay plays to the boys but he's loving it, camera catching a wide smile on his face in between plays. The boys on the sideline are elated and celebrating early.

We make some safe plays with Kalzone "The Bomber" running the clock down to the second every play, gaining a couple 1st downs along the way as the buzzer dings and The RPGHQ Shitposters tally up pre-season win number 2 in overwhelming fashion.

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Kal "The Bomber" gets MVP of the match with 30 completions, 69.6% pass percentage and 620 yards tossed!

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SUPREEEEME VICTORY! What a fuckin shitshow this turned out to be and at our first Home game no less. I wasn't expecting this to go this well. Considering how Tuesday and today ( Wednesday ) have gone with work truck issues and the Cougars being a ******* nuisance with the fast runners but writing this out and finishing it makes up for the last 2 days of bs. WOOOO!

[A Chinese opium den]

It wasn't even close, I can practically feel the superbowl trophy already.

[Classix]

It wasn't even close, I can practically feel the superbowl trophy already.

Yeah it was a wild one man, I think it was the highest scoring one I've had so far, but then again I'm pushing 200 hrs now. Felt good to get that one at home. I don't think there will be many blowouts like that aside from some lower rating teams we will be facing in the regular season schedule. Was a great game with things just going our way and I was able to time the jukes and stiff arms just perfect.

[Classix]

I would take more action shots but I'm playing on controller and I'd have to take a hand off and hit the screen shot button a lot while stopping control of the character briefly. Not the best idea. Jordy just summed it up nicely anyway, looks more high def too.

When I was making my LP, I used the free version of OBS to make a video of each gameplay session. Then when I completed a session, I'd run it back and take snipits from the video as needed.

It was a little cumbersome and took time, but it worked, it was easy and it was FREE!

I've never done an LP and always thought people took screenshots and jotted notes during gameplay. I didn't consider the option to screen record the session using OBS and take snippets from the playback. That's neat.

Yeah this is what I've been doing. My brother mentioned setting up OBS for me, I'll have to look into it but as busy as I am it's just another thing to take time to learn right. I like the physical writing and taking notes so I have physical memory of the event. I still have all my written notes from playing original release Morrowind on Xbox/PC in a folder in a drawer of when I got what unique named items, at what level and how much gold I had and what collectables I acquired. I'm sure recorded gameplay would make it easier but that's just something I'd have to allocate time to figure out like Kal mentioned. I'm not too overwhelmed yet so we'll see haha

[Kalarion]

[ LBL INSIDER ]

Several of the RPHQ Shitposter's were questioned following their second win of the presea...-



Kal grabs the mic from the wide-eyed and shell-shocked reporter, glaring into the camera.

"All of you n-<BLEEP>-rs are on notice, we're coming for you, your moms, your sisters and your kids! And Detroit, there's a special place in my heart for what you did to my boy @loregamer out there on the field. You're on my list now! You better hope God is real in the regular season because we're gonna be serving up something extra special for you.

The rest of you F-<BLEEEEEEEEP>-TS, let me give you all some free advice: it's gonna hurt no matter what. But it can go hard or it can go easy. JUST LET IT HAPPEN! @A Chinese opium den get up here, we need to make a joint statement:


That's all I have to say to you chumps."

Kal storms out after throwing the mic on the table.

[Classix]

@Kalarion LOLOL I had Sting in mind from back in WcW when he'd cup his hands and WOOOO to the crowd but I knew Flair was coming at some point lol.....

* edit * The reporter probably had a pastel or 'salmon' colored shirt or tie on too.

** edit 2 ** Forgot to mention Tweeds video for Hank Williams Jr Monday Night Football will be posted during regular season, I haven't forgotten.

[Classix]

*** PRE-SEASON GAME 3 ***

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[ PRE-GAME REPORT ]

-Las Vegas Gunners just lost out to the Kansas City Coyotes going into the 2024 playoffs with a valiant comeback down 14-0 but ultimately losing 28-24 failing to advance further.
-The Gunners are headed by a coach who has a focus on explosive short passes and defensive linesmen that can take some punishment.
-QB Montogomery Farlow (Age 36, 11 years experience) has 4 years left on contract. He was drafted by Vegas and has stuck with them since. Possible 'Lifer'.
-Las Vegas is 2-0 in the pre-season with a first game win over the Jacksonville Storm 21-17, and a game 2 win over The L.A Waves 27-14.

The boys will be loading up and flying out to Las Vegas for the weekend later tonight for the final game of the pre-season on Monday August 25th.

[Classix]

The boys are on the way to Las Vegas just after 7:00 pm EST "Sin City" here we come...

[Classix]

[ Pre Kick Off ]

* Missing in action tonight *:

CB Atlan Tico ( Elbow Injury )
OLB Lore Gamer ( High Ankle Sprain )

Field conditions are dry for now, mild humidity, night game. Moderate wind. Rain: Likely.
A military drum beat plays out over the stadium speakers... the stadium is a mixture of green and gold with fans making mock 'drumming motions' with lighted glow sticks along to the beat.





The stadium lights are turned off and it's nothing but darkness and green and yellow 'air traffic' novelty glow batons motioning up and down with unseen operators...
The team is announced to the field: "VEGAAAAAASSSS! WELCOME TO THE AIRFIELD... YOUR... LAS! VEGAS! GUNNERRRRRRRS!

QB Montogomery Farlow leads his team out of the corner entrance in a V like flight formation. Of course he does...
QB Kalzone "The Bomber" comes out with the defensive players ahead of him again in a wall of 2 rows with offensive linesmen circling the left and right sides and the safety's on the tail end.
As the Gunners come out, old p-40 engine and fly by noises ring out over the speakers.
After the teams are all out and set on their sides the music still plays as two planes fly over head one chasing the other in a mock dogfight.
The green and gold plane chasing down and 'firing shots' over the PA speakers on the one ahead of it, painted in our colors of Red, White and Blue, our logo crudely painted on.
You can tell they have the money here with such a display.

Teams settle in for the National Anthem:





QB Kalzone "The Bomber" and QB Montogomery Farlow head to centerfield for the last coin toss of the pre-season.
After Kalzone "The Bomber" 's last post game comments, QB Montogomery Farlow doesn't even exchange a glance at him.
Kal holds out his hand in a fist and extends his thumb and motions it downwards three times , a pilot sign to 'take them out/fire' in response while staring at him.
Kal calls 'Tails'.
Coin lands on 'Heads' ( **** we can't win a coin toss still to receive. )
Las Vegas Gunners receive the ball first.

Whiteshark lines up the ball, looks over left and right at the boys and motions 'thumbs down' and runs in for the opening kick... we're on.

( Will post results when I can )

[DagothGeas5]

I love the detail that the guy reacted to Kalzone's post-game comments XD

[Classix]

( Sorry again for the delay boys, family member had a stroke yesterday so I'm a bit distracted, will finalize a post when I can )

[SpellSword]

That's terrible news, I hope they are recovering well.

[Classix]

That's terrible news, I hope they are recovering well.

I'll post about it maybe when I can, we're back though. Finalized the pre-season game 3 write up. Thanks for any prayers and thoughts sent this way. Hectic week. Will post soon.

[Classix]

*** PRE SEASON GAME 3 VS LAS VEGAS GUNNERS ***

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[ 1st Quarter ]

The Gunners receive the deep White Shark kick and get to their 16 yl on their first possession of the game. They test our defenses with some rushing plays trying to go up the middle and just to the outsides. We hold them at their 32 yl after a 1st down and nothing but running plays. Gerey "The Fuhrer", Noone Atall and the rest of our center/defensivemen engage them in verbal assaults during every play. The Gunners keep the responses minimal, hoping to force us into some early penalties no doubt. They are forced to punt it back to us at their 32 yl. One our first possession we answer back with running plays targetting Tanner "The Juice", Nemesis "The Skull" and Vergil "The Vampire" but we are held almost at the same spot to our 36 yl and are forced to get rid of it. Rain starts to fall now. Light drizzle.

This defensive stand still of 'get nowhere' stays with neither of us able to get to the **** 50 yl before having to kick it off for a reset. "Dan Hesse" for Las Vegas is returning our punts well and is able to make dangerous up field runs for concerning gains.

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This back and forth lasts until the about the halfway mark of the 1st Quarter, both sides just can't get much going. Closest we get is to their 45 yl and them; to our 41. It's a deadlock display of ability so far. Roguey "The Stealthy" makes some good pass stops and saves us from a for sure Touchdown a couple times.

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After they are forced to punt off yet again, we finally manage to get inside their 45 yl but we're forced again to get rid of it. A little progress as the boys are adjusting to the Gunners and their playstyle. 1st Quarter is coming to an end; under 5 mins now. The Gunners make it up to the 50 yl line again and are able to push inside of it, but again, they have to get rid of it. After another deep Gunners's kick we get to our 26 yl but a Kalzone "The Bomber" toss is INTERCEPTED and Las Vegas gets it back deep in our zone...

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The crowd ignites as a touchdown is in sight...Through all the noise, they are only able to get to our 20 yl and go for a FG. It's good for 3-0 Las Vegas.

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We get it back after the kick on another deep kick to our 1 yl, this time Tanner "The Juice" catching it as he insists on getting the return. He is able to bring it up field fighting the rain which is picking up now and gets to our 36 yl on a 35 yard return, shrugging off a lighter defender before being dragged down finally. He exchanges a face mask to face mask stand off on the 2nd defender to bring him down which stirs up a minor scuffle but nothing serious as The Gunners continue to show discipline and not buy into our antics. Stacko Turtles and Nemesis "The Skull" alternate some running plays as we stick to pass fakes and keep the running game test going on for The Gunners. Vergil "The Vampire" helps us get to the Gunners' 45 yl, then the 35...

"The Juice" wants this one as he's fired up and suggests a 2 way fake to Stacko Turtles and Nemesis "The Skull" as he wants to take it up the right so he can go through his previous defenders again to see if they can get him this time. Something must have been said at their last exchange. Kalzone "The Bomber" goes with it and Nemesis "The Skull" and Stacko Turtles fake a hand off crossing left and right past eachother and Kalzone "The Bomber" drifts to the right where "The Juice" grabs it and tucks it in tight with the shoulder down not even trying to avoid the lighter defender from before and shows him the turf as he barely stumbles into the endzone for a TOUCHDOWN! 6-3 HQ!

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White Shark connects with the extra point and it's 7-3 HQ. After kicking it back, Vegas safely plays out the clock to end the 1st Quarter at their 44 yl.


[ End of 1st Quarter ]

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[ 2nd Quarter ]


2nd Quarter starts with much of the same back and forth with a defensive stand still as punts and impressive gains are made. Rienen "The Ursus" gets in some nice blocks and Boon Taker showing off some fancy footwork for some noteable highlights but neither of us can get much going after these brief displays.

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Element "The Watchman" keeps the Gunners on their toes after punts with some nice returns and Roguey "The Stealthy" working extra to swat down some quick Gunner tosses...

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Most of the quarter down to the final 4 mins was like this, with nothing much to report unfortunately as every few plays seemed like a looming Touchdown incoming only to fall short. 2 Interceptions take place, one by the Gunners at our 45 yl which they can't capatalize on or get close enough for a FG attempt...

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Nearing the end of the 2nd Quarter we get the other one ourselves with Rand "The Shade" snatching it away at our 26 yl in the dying seconds to give it back to us.

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The 2nd Quarter ends with us holding it at our 42 yl. Still 7-3 HQ.


[ End of 2nd Quarter ] [ Half-Time ]

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[ 3rd Quarter ]

Starting the 3rd, the rain is steady now. Not too heavy but enough to be a nuisance. Wind is still low and flashes over head signify perhaps it will get worse soon...
The Gunners come out looking a little tired or maybe just locked in and focused as both sides have been battling hard to stop everything they can and it's starting to show. We feel the same but me and Kalzone "The Bomber" tell the boys to come out heads up, no faces down despite the fatigue setting in. Game has been taxing.

It's another **** standstill and displays of defensive lockdowns for the first half. Crowd is restless and quieted down as they've donned rain ponchos and settled in for an exciting game yet equally lackluster with brief bursts of hopeful exhilaration.

Boon Taker and Fin Arfin making some exciting runs to awe the crowd only to be stopped before getting too far...

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The Gunners return the crowd to their feet on several plays as well but the boys are able to hold them every time and squash the excitement.

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The trash talking picks up a bit now on both sides as frustration sets in a bit on both sides with the soggy field and wet conditions and a couple plays by the Gunners result in an injury after some roughstuff just past center field after a nasty take takedown and flexing display.

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The following few plays after the injury we exchange possessions and The Gunners are able to push upfield and snag a FG at our 34 yl to make it 7-6. Crowd is back into it as they draw closer to taking the lead. The 3rd quarter ends with Las Vegas getting to our 21 yl and just muscling in a TOUCHDOWN to make it 12-7 Las Vegas with the extra point good for 13-7 LV...

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We start the 4th Quarter 13-7 Las Vegas in the lead. Rain gets briefly heavy for a few minutes then lessens slightly off and on with the wind picking up now as flashes overhead increase. Both teams come out to the Gunners crowd cheering as their team is ahead with storm rumbles becoming more frequent. The back forth bs continues yet again as they are unrelenting to give up too many yards and our boys hold them equally so. Tempers start to flair as Red Seven and Nooone Atall start to get under the Gunner's skin finally and some penalties are handed out with flags on the field every few plays and brief stoppages due to multiple shoving and faceguard grabbing altercations. The crowd is the loudest they've been all game as both teams are jawwing and engaging in physical antics after every other play.

Halfway point nears with us getting to the Las Vegas 49. A lot of talking every play as both team's coaches try to keep their guys under control, The Gunners to preserve the lead and us to mount a comeback. The weather kicks up briefly to a downpour and it's hard to hear play calls and progress is slow on both sides as even with cleets on, footing is sketchy for both sides.

The Gunners make an INTERCEPTION at the Las Vegas 37 yl and the crowd erupts as they get the ball back...****...

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A stoppage is issued as the rain gets way too heavy and both teams get a few mins to rest up and settle the nerves. After a couple minutes of respite from the rain as it slows, we resume. The Gunners are held at the 37 yl and pushed back to the 39 as they consider FG'ing it but decide to go for it but it's no good and it's a turnover on downs. Under 7 mins to go we take over on a Las Vegas punt again.

We call timeout. Drenched and down... we keep the boys in good spirits keeping them focused on the final few minutes. I tell the Defensive that we can NOT take any more penalties and to keep the ******** down to nothing, we can't afford any yardage loss right now. We are held deep near our 20 yl. We fake a running play and Kalzone "The Bomber" holds it dodging a near sack twice and tosses it to Vergil "The Vampire" who's had some rest with a focus being on the running game so his legs are refreshed to accept the pass. HE CATCHES IT AND BRINGS IT 80 FUCKIN YARDS FOR A TOUCHDOWN WITH 3 GUNNERS TRAILING BEHIND TO WATCH THE ENIVITABLE! As he brings it in he looks back a holds his arms out like a plane over the endzone for a TOUCHDOWN! HQ 13-13!

He looks at the Las Vegas fans ahead of him and rocks a 'salute' then looks back down field at Kalzone "The Bomber" and 'salutes' him as Kalzone "The Bomber" points up field to him and lets out a "WOOOOO!".

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White Shark converts on the extra point kick and we pull ahead 14-13!

As The Gunners get the kick back, the crowd has been quieted down after that late massive run. It's under 6 mins to go with the Gunners hungry to get the go ahead. The boys keep them engaged in **** talking every play as they make minimal gains up field with the Gunners' able to make a 1st down to keep their spirits alive. They are forced to kick it back and after Element "The Watchman" gets it to the HQ 30, we make a few safe plays but can't run the clock out just yet. Vergil "The Vampire" gets a quick snap just over center right and is double covered by the Gunners after all the yards he's gotten today and one of the Gunners goes low and connects with him hard to bring him down...resulting in an injury to Vergil "The Vampire"...fuuuuck. Our best runner... out 2 weeks maybe more with a bruised hip. Doesn't sounds that bad but he has a heavy limp getting off the field ( and the days since this game ). The Gunners didn't like that mocking salute and made him pay for it... this is honestly not good news. Sounds like 2 weeks but it could be longer as hip/mid section injuries to players ( especially runners ) are absolutely DECIDING wether they can play or not. We hope he can recover from this sooner than later. FFS... you did good brother, you've been a fuckin work horse for us. Time for a break and some recovery.

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Multiple dust ups take place after this with Kalzone "The Bomber" even getting involved taking swings at the Gunners' Linesmen despite me yelling at him to stay the **** out of it as we don't need him hurt aswell. The remainder of the 4th Quarter is a mixture of play stoppages, penalties and fists flying. We are able to maintain possession and run the clock out for our 3rd and final win of the pre-season 14-13. Yeah it's 3-0 pre-season. That doesn't matter much, we set a tone but we took some injuries as well. The game ends with some thunder clashes over head as we head off field and get ready to head back home.

With everything going on I forgot to click the MVP section, but if I have to guess it was probably Vergil "The Vampire". This one was for Grandma "K".

[Tangerine]

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We caught Tanner "The Juice" as he was leaving the locker room. When asked about the game, he had the following to say:

"Life is not about the destination; it’s about the journey. And today our journey was a direct flight to pound town on these b****-a** p*******. They did my boy Vergil dirty! I’m not saying I’m gonna handle it off the field... but let’s just say, if they hear footsteps in the dark, it ain’t the boogeyman—it’s me. Keep your night lights on, girls."

[Classix]

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We caught Tanner "The Juice" as he was leaving the locker room. When asked about the game, he had the following to say:

"Life is not about the destination; it’s about the journey. And today our journey was a direct flight to pound town on these b****-a** p*******. They did my boy Vergil dirty! I’m not saying I’m gonna handle it off the field... but let’s just say, if they hear footsteps in the dark, it ain’t the boogeyman—it’s me. Keep your night lights on, girls."

Vergil being out is a blow to us man, hopefully it's only this week off and maybe recover for game one against Houston but not likely.... They targeted him for sure. I've been talking to him with the medical staff and he's sore walking let alone running. Might be 2 to 4 games at this time. ****... we're going to give him some good treatment to fix him up asap... we need him for season 1...I'll update as we go forward....

[Kalarion]

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Kalzone was asked for comment during the post-game conference. When asked about the game, he had the following to say:

Kalzone was more quiet to start this QA. No shenanigans, no hooting and hollering. Instead he appeared to take a moment to think as he hung his head over the mic.

"Here's the thing here. The thing is, I throw bombs. My boys, they get on target, and then they go on a bombing run. Right before the play, @Vergil told me he was ready to fly. That's what you saw out there today. A flyboy, over the target. He brought us home. You did us proud, Vergil. You did yourself proud. We'll be waiting for you to be back on the field and over the target.

"Gunners: I told everyone last week - it can be easy, or it can be hard. You chose hard; everyone else probably respects you for it. BUT NOT ME!" Kal jumps up from his seat, grabbing the mic and nearly pulling the cord off in his sudden frenzy. "You should've taken what we're giving! Now you're gonna find out what happens when you F*** WITH MY FLYBOYS! DRESDEN GOT NOTHING ON US! YOUR ASSES ARE GONNA GET POUNDED HARDER THAN A TWINK IN TEL AVIV! YOU'RE-!!" The rant is brought to an abrupt close as Head Coach Classix rushes up to muscle Kal, still screaming obscenities, from the table.

[Kalarion]

@rusty_shackleford we need a HYPE! emoji. This LP has shown it.

can someone remove the white background for this?

[DagothGeas5]

@rusty_shackleford we need a HYPE! emoji. This LP has shown it.

can someone remove the white background for this?

Would this be alright?

[Classix]

*** [+] [ Team Update ] [+] ***

CB Atlan Tico ( Elbow Injury ) - - possible clearance for return to full participation in practice: Friday Sept 5th

OLB Lore Gamer ( High Ankle Sprain ) - - previous estimated recovery time of 2 weeks ( best case scenario ) "Unlikely". Game 1 and 2 appearance of regular season 'doubtful 'at this time.

HB Vergil "The Vampire" ( Bruised Hip ) - - Previous estimated recovery time of 2 weeks ( best case scenario ) "Impossible". Game 1 appearance of regular season 'OUT - Injured'.

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