Start with strength or blocking first?
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Novus
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STRENGTH.
Maaaaaaaaaaybe Blocking if you're making a pass-blocking OT, but man, I really don't know many people who try that. Even for a pass-blocking OT, you're probably still best off going Strength first, and just not taking it quite as high before switching to Blocking.
EDIT: I'm an idiot.
I forgot the Pass-Blocking Archetype has Strength as a minor, not a major. But to me, that just makes the Pass-Blocking Archetype WAY less worth using, even for a dot that you want to be good as a pass-blocker.
Maaaaaaaaaaybe Blocking if you're making a pass-blocking OT, but man, I really don't know many people who try that. Even for a pass-blocking OT, you're probably still best off going Strength first, and just not taking it quite as high before switching to Blocking.
EDIT: I'm an idiot.
I forgot the Pass-Blocking Archetype has Strength as a minor, not a major. But to me, that just makes the Pass-Blocking Archetype WAY less worth using, even for a dot that you want to be good as a pass-blocker.Edited by Novus on Mar 17, 2013 13:46:36
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i agree str for run blockers.
i've seen some guys go block or agl first for pass-blk because of the ALGs.
i've seen some guys go block or agl first for pass-blk because of the ALGs.
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I'm an idiot. I forgot the Pass-Blocking Archetype has Strength as a minor, not a major. But to me, that just makes the Pass-Blocking Archetype WAY less worth using, even for a dot that you want to be good as a pass-blocker.
I forgot the Pass-Blocking Archetype has Strength as a minor, not a major. But to me, that just makes the Pass-Blocking Archetype WAY less worth using, even for a dot that you want to be good as a pass-blocker.with either archetype, you can manipulate equipment and get the same end effects for strength, blocking and agility and have things work
agility is very important to counter the technique man VA, and the pass blocker archetype also allows you to use the Max Protect VA which is very good to use
agility is very important to counter the technique man VA, and the pass blocker archetype also allows you to use the Max Protect VA which is very good to use
Originally posted by Novus
I'm an idiot. I forgot the Pass-Blocking Archetype has Strength as a minor, not a major. But to me, that just makes the Pass-Blocking Archetype WAY less worth using, even for a dot that you want to be good as a pass-blocker.
pass arch is def worth using
I'm an idiot.
I forgot the Pass-Blocking Archetype has Strength as a minor, not a major. But to me, that just makes the Pass-Blocking Archetype WAY less worth using, even for a dot that you want to be good as a pass-blocker.pass arch is def worth using
Novus
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Originally posted by jampysos
...are you saying you are a build guru?
Seriously, what was the point of that?
...are you saying you are a build guru?
Seriously, what was the point of that?
Originally posted by jampysos
Originally posted by Novus
...are you saying you are a build guru?
Seriously, what was the point of that?
COME AT ME BRO!
Originally posted by Novus
...are you saying you are a build guru?
Seriously, what was the point of that?
COME AT ME BRO!
Novus
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Originally posted by DeeVee8
COME AT ME BRO!
I WILL FIGHT YOU ON THE INTERNET AND CAPS LOCK YOU TO DEATH.
COME AT ME BRO!
I WILL FIGHT YOU ON THE INTERNET AND CAPS LOCK YOU TO DEATH.
DON'T TRY ME SUCKA, I'M SO BADASS I DON'T EVEN USE THE CAPS LOCK...I JUST SHIFT IT UP ALL DAY! I'M THROWIN' BOWS ALL OVER THIS JOINT!Yeah, but definitely strength first for the majority of O-linemen.
Originally posted by DeeVee8
Yeah, but definitely strength first for the majority of O-linemen.
It's not the only archetype with this issue. Receiving (?or is it Power? Or both?) WR's don't have speed as a major either but you need it and know many who start with it then switch off sooner than a speed WR does. And blocking FB's.... and...
:shrug: :sigh: (Still no new smileys.
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Yeah, but definitely strength first for the majority of O-linemen.
It's not the only archetype with this issue. Receiving (?or is it Power? Or both?) WR's don't have speed as a major either but you need it and know many who start with it then switch off sooner than a speed WR does. And blocking FB's.... and...
:shrug: :sigh: (Still no new smileys.
)If it is not a major then it is not the attribute you should start with, no matter how bad you need it
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