Onionball Explained
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:59 pm
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I have realized that many newcomers and some veterans alike to Gobiath may not know what Onionball is, after all it's been three years ((IG)) since the last 'Onionball League'. I would like to share what I know, and ask others to add or correct me if they know. Thank you.
Onionball - The best game in Gobiath
History: The origins of Onionball are unclear. Perhaps it was the fore runner of 'Tomato' fighting some warriors use today. Whatever the history, it was the only 'sport' in Gobiath. It is well-known that the original field used to be in Trolls Bane, until it was replaced by the Arena. A second field was made in Greenbriar due to Halfling's unusual love for the game, as well as the plentiful supply of Onions. Today, the only field is found in Greenbriar.
The Field: Looks like a 'lazy' figure eight. The players stand within the grassy parts of each circle, but do not cross the 'muddy' outlines. One player to a circle. A Referee stands toward the middle.
The Ball: A Smelly Onion.
The Rules:
1) A player (A) begins with the ball and prepares to throws the Onion.
2) The other player (B) begins to walk around randomly within his/her circle. Standing still will automatically give the throwing player (A) a point.
3) Player 'A' throws the Onion trying to put it in front of player 'B' so player 'B' walks onto or touches it.
3) If Player 'B' walks onto or touches it, player 'A' gets a point. If not, it misses. The referee determines a point or miss.
4) Whether point or miss, player 'B' now gets the Onion and prepares to throw it while player 'A' begins to walk randomly to avoid it, and the game continues as written above.
5) The game continues until one player reaches 3 points first and wins. Historically, it has been 10 points, but this makes for longer games. The choice is up to the referee.
So go, practice and enjoy the game!
~Dusty Bottoms~
((Would someone translate this and any corrections please))
I have realized that many newcomers and some veterans alike to Gobiath may not know what Onionball is, after all it's been three years ((IG)) since the last 'Onionball League'. I would like to share what I know, and ask others to add or correct me if they know. Thank you.
Onionball - The best game in Gobiath
History: The origins of Onionball are unclear. Perhaps it was the fore runner of 'Tomato' fighting some warriors use today. Whatever the history, it was the only 'sport' in Gobiath. It is well-known that the original field used to be in Trolls Bane, until it was replaced by the Arena. A second field was made in Greenbriar due to Halfling's unusual love for the game, as well as the plentiful supply of Onions. Today, the only field is found in Greenbriar.
The Field: Looks like a 'lazy' figure eight. The players stand within the grassy parts of each circle, but do not cross the 'muddy' outlines. One player to a circle. A Referee stands toward the middle.
The Ball: A Smelly Onion.
The Rules:
1) A player (A) begins with the ball and prepares to throws the Onion.
2) The other player (B) begins to walk around randomly within his/her circle. Standing still will automatically give the throwing player (A) a point.
3) Player 'A' throws the Onion trying to put it in front of player 'B' so player 'B' walks onto or touches it.
3) If Player 'B' walks onto or touches it, player 'A' gets a point. If not, it misses. The referee determines a point or miss.
4) Whether point or miss, player 'B' now gets the Onion and prepares to throw it while player 'A' begins to walk randomly to avoid it, and the game continues as written above.
5) The game continues until one player reaches 3 points first and wins. Historically, it has been 10 points, but this makes for longer games. The choice is up to the referee.
So go, practice and enjoy the game!
~Dusty Bottoms~
((Would someone translate this and any corrections please))