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I think there's the possibility of something cool with the eventual implementation of DDS PF18. In the newest version, you have the ability to "play" games - live playcalling. I think that would be an interesting way to add yet another sim league first - influencing live game results. Maybe not every game is playable, maybe only one game a week and playoffs, but it would be cool to see it used. It opens the door for offensive/defensive coaches or designated players to be play-calling. Obviously the method would need to be hammered out, but it seems like a cool possibility (with the caveat that the games would be significantly longer, which they are in DDS PF18 regardless since they have automated boxscore pop-ups). There's obviously interesting dynamics available re: coaches as well, where DDS PF18 allows customized coaches now and each has specific playbooks. Could be a new position or extra character ala GM?
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In terms of the actual sim, I think that penalties could be examined. I know while I was simmer there at the end of the last season I noticed you can change the number of penalties available to be called in each category "auto 1st down," "25-yard," etc. I'd like to experiment with removing a few and see if it decreases the number called. Or even just taking out the annoying ones that are rarely called in RL. Just have a couple penalties, all 5-yarders, might make one of the annoying random aspects the sim more tolerable.
In the boards, here's an unpopular opinion: get rid of auto-payouts for media. Players can release say 2 articles in a week and all articles are graded for quality, not quantity. You don't need to set extremely specific quality ratings, just grades with attached $$ values. Other political sims do this and I've never seen complaints. Check out usgovsim.net to see how they handle media.
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Its a broken record in these posts, but: the community. The guys here are all incredible and welcoming. How often do you have a sim league where going inactive and leaving everyone in a brutal spot and big lurch isn't the end of your affiliation with the league. The reason I came back was that so many people reached out and made it easier to come back and not be embarrassed (or too embarrassed). It honestly a great community to be a part of.
I think there's the possibility of something cool with the eventual implementation of DDS PF18. In the newest version, you have the ability to "play" games - live playcalling. I think that would be an interesting way to add yet another sim league first - influencing live game results. Maybe not every game is playable, maybe only one game a week and playoffs, but it would be cool to see it used. It opens the door for offensive/defensive coaches or designated players to be play-calling. Obviously the method would need to be hammered out, but it seems like a cool possibility (with the caveat that the games would be significantly longer, which they are in DDS PF18 regardless since they have automated boxscore pop-ups). There's obviously interesting dynamics available re: coaches as well, where DDS PF18 allows customized coaches now and each has specific playbooks. Could be a new position or extra character ala GM?
Removed
In terms of the actual sim, I think that penalties could be examined. I know while I was simmer there at the end of the last season I noticed you can change the number of penalties available to be called in each category "auto 1st down," "25-yard," etc. I'd like to experiment with removing a few and see if it decreases the number called. Or even just taking out the annoying ones that are rarely called in RL. Just have a couple penalties, all 5-yarders, might make one of the annoying random aspects the sim more tolerable.
In the boards, here's an unpopular opinion: get rid of auto-payouts for media. Players can release say 2 articles in a week and all articles are graded for quality, not quantity. You don't need to set extremely specific quality ratings, just grades with attached $$ values. Other political sims do this and I've never seen complaints. Check out usgovsim.net to see how they handle media.
Like
Its a broken record in these posts, but: the community. The guys here are all incredible and welcoming. How often do you have a sim league where going inactive and leaving everyone in a brutal spot and big lurch isn't the end of your affiliation with the league. The reason I came back was that so many people reached out and made it easier to come back and not be embarrassed (or too embarrassed). It honestly a great community to be a part of.
RICARDO MORRIS
Arizona Outlaws | Defensive Tackle | S15 - Present
Career: 554 TPE | 82 TCK | 4 TFL | 2/1 FR/FF | 10 SCK | 1 TD
Arizona Outlaws | Defensive Tackle | S15 - Present
Career: 554 TPE | 82 TCK | 4 TFL | 2/1 FR/FF | 10 SCK | 1 TD
