Question about Stationary QBs

[Lindyhopper49]

I haven't had a chance to fully look at this but I am wondering how a magnetized stationary object effects the vibration and hence path of travel of the bases around it.

I have noticed on occasion that bases seem to be drawn to these objects when they get in the area.
I would think that magnetized bases would create deadened spots on the field around them and just like the powder or confetti traveling and stopping at the dead spots when testing a board, traveling bases could have the same effect, ie traveling and stopping at deadened spaces.

if this is the case, would it make stationary magnetized QBs at greater risk for being sacked than a spinning QB that wouldn't really effect the pattern of vibration around them?

just wondering if anyone has looked at that or noticed it?

[the french guy]

I don't know, but for stationnary quarterback, just a weighted base with no prongs works great and don't interfer in the game like magnets or tacky putty.

On the vid you can see a simple miggle fig on base, no weight or whatever. It's already quite "stationnary"

[RooMorgans]

If I want a stationary quarterback base, I just put them on a TTC shell with no dial.

Now, if the board is running very fast, this might not work, because the quarterback is liable to fall over.

Not a big fan of using a stationary QB, though, including magnets. Doesn't fit my playing style very well.

Ed

[canadatabletopgames]

So you mean that what if i put my TTQB without bases, that i can put on the board that this will work?


Just want to understand clearly


Thanks for your help

Benster

[canadatabletopgames]

If i put a magnet under the base, is it going to work?


Let me know, because i would like to use it for my solitaire on shotgun situation.


Thanks


Benster

[RooMorgans]

Originally Posted by canadatabletopgames

So you mean that what if i put my TTQB without bases, that i can put on the board that this will work?


Just want to understand clearly


Thanks for your help

Benster

In my example, the QB would still have a base, but the TTC shell that serves as the base wouldn't have a dial. If there's no dial, the TTC shell doesn't move but maybe only a small bit if the board is running fast.

But yeah, putting a magnet under the base would keep him stationary.

Of course, if the QB is stationary, that makes him a pretty easy target for the defense, so you've got to either block the blitzers, or get a receiver open real quick.

Ed

[the french guy]

magnet QB is not fair (except perhaps in shotgun formation), especially in case of a formation where the QB is just behind the center. Putting your QB like this, no one can push the center, making the defense nose tackle useless. I discovered that playing with "tacky putty" (since I 've a fiberboard board) stationnary QBs...and didn't like that.

Using stationnary on a prongless base is a better way in my sense, keeping the qb figure "in game" and not transforming it in a field accessory.

[Lindyhopper49]

good points.

I personally use a TTC base and set it to a tight circle when I want my QB to stay in the pocket.

mainly just wondering about the use of magnets and their effect on player motion around them.

[Michigan Joe]

Originally Posted by Lindyhopper49

I have noticed on occasion that bases seem to be drawn to these objects when they get in the area.

Yes I've noticed this, it is true what you are saying. Most leagues and tournaments don't allow magnets on the field. Just use stationary bases (cut out the prongs). Proline TTCs make excellent stationary bases because the soft plastic grips the board. Also, adding a little weight to the underside of the stationary base helps stabalize it from moving around too much (and getting "happy" feet).

[Hoop27]

you could try blu-tack on a nut too.