03-26-2008, 01:29 PM | #451 |
High School JV
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I've had a lot of fun doing it, but it does eat up time right up front. You are fighting to get players, trying to get the team sorted out. It can devour your free time.
I've got a very active team, with players posting in the forum and helping find backups (and sometimes creating backups for positions nobody wants to play). If you get a good group of players, it can really be rewarding. |
03-26-2008, 02:52 PM | #452 | |
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03-26-2008, 03:36 PM | #453 |
College Prospect
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Location: Austin, Texas
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Their shitty servers actually helped me. I boosted my guy, spent his skill points, and when I hit submit, I got an error. So I try again, and I found that I got all my skill points back to spend, but some of the upgrades stuck, so I ended up getting 4 extra skill points.
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03-26-2008, 03:45 PM | #454 |
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Location: Syracuse, NY
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Joey Dotson is a man among boys
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03-26-2008, 05:44 PM | #455 |
High School Varsity
Join Date: Feb 2007
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All of you FOFC owners will RUE THE DAY you passed on Slippy Nusens. Justy pray -- PRAY -- you don't face the Essen Whales this year.
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03-27-2008, 12:42 PM | #456 |
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If anyone is interested LB Houston Dicks is now level 5 and looking for a human team.
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03-27-2008, 01:03 PM | #457 |
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The Victoria Admirals are looking for players...if you are needing a team...let me know...
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03-27-2008, 01:11 PM | #458 | |
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Offer sent
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03-27-2008, 01:47 PM | #459 |
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Thanks guys. Larry's team looked pretty full so I went with Macro.
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03-27-2008, 01:52 PM | #460 |
High School JV
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Everybody wants Houston Dicks.
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03-27-2008, 02:03 PM | #461 |
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It's actually the hyphenated last name of an attorney here in Crawfordsville and I thought it would make the perfect porn name.
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03-27-2008, 02:38 PM | #462 |
College Prospect
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Location: Austin, Texas
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Grand Junction dropped it's 5th straight. It was close, at least.
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03-27-2008, 02:40 PM | #463 |
Hall Of Famer
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Location: Mass.
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I only played in 19 plays and we wern't as effective with our run defense because of it, it seems....
Larry was that because of a setting you did, or is it my energy level? I think I have to back off on the training even more.. to keep my energy up and see how that effects anything.. When I was in there for the 19 plays I did ok I guess from what i am seeing in the replay.. but I missed alot of time. |
03-27-2008, 02:43 PM | #464 |
Coordinator
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Location: Utah
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Milan Dom just hit 6th level at SS for the Silverbacks
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03-27-2008, 02:47 PM | #465 | |
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What was your energy setting before the game, do you know? I've been training on relaxed to get my energy up in the 90s and I've been playing more and more since then. |
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03-27-2008, 02:50 PM | #466 | |
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Mine was in the high 70s, low 80s.. which is why I'm wondering if even on normal training levels its costing me. I dropped my training down to relaxed and will see if that helps things for the next game. Watching the replays, I could tell two things seemed to effect us a bit on the running game, it seemed like whomever was on LOLB was being blocked alot more or was just way out of position and I wasn't in as much which probably led to the extra blocking of the LB. I guess I'm learning what the cost of extra training is during the season. |
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03-27-2008, 02:54 PM | #467 |
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http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?pbp_id=412197
My only tackle. FS DeMarcus Lott is now at Level 6. That INT in the endzone hurts.
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03-27-2008, 02:56 PM | #468 |
College Prospect
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Location: Austin, Texas
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Looks like our entire second string defense played the last quarter and a half. MAybe we should figure out this stamina thing.
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03-27-2008, 03:02 PM | #469 |
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I've been working on upping my stamina, am up to 23+ now which as far as I am told should be all I need for this point. I was planning on going back to working on Strength and tackling now, but this last game concerns me. I think you're right that my lack of playing time wasn't due to my stamina but instead due to my overworking the training previously.
I also think my not being in there as much effected the LB position as they were blocked alot more from the replays I watched and got less tackles, meaning the other team had longer runs as well. I backed off my training to relaxed now which just means .39 stamina per day instead of .55 which isn't a huge deal I don't think, and am going to see how it works out next game if I feel I need to keep focusing on Stamina or not. |
03-27-2008, 03:06 PM | #470 |
College Benchwarmer
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Amarillo, TX
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Damn. My first dropped pass of the season and it's right at the goal line. I catch that ball and maybe we're up 14-3 at the half. No wonder I got benched at the half.
By the way - Ash Williams on the other end? 8 pass deflections. Ouch. Last edited by Shkspr : 03-27-2008 at 03:08 PM. |
03-27-2008, 03:11 PM | #471 |
Resident Alien
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The formula is simple. Chuck Farley plays ---> The Gators win.
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03-27-2008, 03:20 PM | #472 |
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As I posted in our team strategy forum, I changed the stamina settings so some backups could get playing time. Looks like they got too much playing time. I'll fix that for next week.
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03-27-2008, 03:20 PM | #473 |
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I'm trying to figure out when Randall is getting on the field as I don't see him in the PbP log at all. I'm thinking it might be putting the backup QB on special teams. Shrug.
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03-27-2008, 03:24 PM | #474 | |
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Do you have the option to set it position by position so you can allow human backups to play more, but not positions with CPU backups? Or is it very basic and non-flexible? |
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03-27-2008, 03:24 PM | #475 | |
lolzcat
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w00t- Lowcountry 2-0 since FOFC took over.
Both tight wins, but they're wins nonetheless. I think SD has a good plan in place for our team.
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03-27-2008, 03:26 PM | #476 | |
lolzcat
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Oh - and Lowcountry played almost a full OT quarter (Gaming winning FG with 1:58) left - so my guys got a TON of XP. Looks like about 700 or so.
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03-27-2008, 03:27 PM | #477 | |
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Unfortunately, it is one setting for all positions.
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03-27-2008, 03:45 PM | #478 | |
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I don't know, might be ok. Swede was at 81% coming out of the game so, I think that you'd be able to get back to the 90's after rest. I'd think you'd want to be in the 75 range after a game. 13.8 ret average. Now a level 6 FS...
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03-27-2008, 04:21 PM | #479 |
College Prospect
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Austin, Texas
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I read two things on the forum:
1. One guy said that if you have less than 95 energy before a game you are doing your team a disservice. He offered no evidence or reason but I thought it was interesting. 2. The best stamina settings seem to be 60 out 0 in. I don't know what this means but two different people mentioned it as being acceptable. |
03-27-2008, 04:28 PM | #480 | |
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Thats a good suggestion. With my current plan, I'll be exactly 95 energy before next game. I'll see how it compares to this one. |
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03-27-2008, 04:29 PM | #481 |
General Manager
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Location: The Town of Flower Mound
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Woot, three receptions and the only TD of the day for TE Jeeber D Mack!
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03-27-2008, 04:46 PM | #482 |
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I just created WR Bernard Blaze, a super fast (speed: 41) level 4 guy. I don't want to take up too many spots on my own team, but I'm willing to help out any FOFC'ers that might need a deep threat.
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03-27-2008, 05:03 PM | #483 |
High School JV
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Location: Northern California
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So, I've been pouring my training into strength and blocking...and notice I'm dropping at least one pass per game. My catching is over 20, and have points (sometimes two) in my special receiving ability.
Should I continue with the blocking path, or go more towards receiving as a TE? Opinions welcome. Cheers! |
03-27-2008, 05:12 PM | #484 |
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I think you should quit training altogether. It's inevitable that Jeeber will become the starting TE...
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03-27-2008, 05:22 PM | #485 | |
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lol You're already out performing me as a receiver! Cheers! |
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03-27-2008, 06:00 PM | #486 |
High School JV
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The quarterback Tank Basterson totally sux.
That is all. |
03-27-2008, 06:17 PM | #487 | |
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You may not get blocking stats, but I think your blocking skill is apparent in the play by play. For example: http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?pbp_id=411345
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03-27-2008, 06:44 PM | #488 |
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Behold the bidding war for my WR:
Bernard Blaze Profile | Team | Equipment | Skill Points (0) | Contract Offers (11) | Tactics | Retirement Options | Offer Contract Contract Offers New contract offers are listed below. CPU offers will refresh once per day when you are a free agent. Barcelona Bulls Western Europe AAA (Alpha Conference) Offer Details Yearly Salary:$48000 ($1200/day) Signing Bonus:$5000 Contract Length:1yr Reject Offer Accept Offer Rockford Warriors Eastern Europe Pro League (Zeta Conference) Offer Details Yearly Salary:$56000 ($1400/day) Signing Bonus:$5000 Contract Length:2yr No Trade Clause:Trades Disallowed willing to redue contract as you level up Reject Offer Accept Offer Porto Alegre Turbo South America Pro League (Zeta Conference) Offer Details Yearly Salary:$100000 ($2500/day) Signing Bonus:$5000 Contract Length:2yr No Trade Clause:Trades Disallowed You'll start immediately. I'd love to utilize that deep speed! Reject Offer Accept Offer Buffalo Bisons USA BBB (Eastern Conference) Offer Details Yearly Salary:$80000 ($2000/day) Signing Bonus:$3000 Contract Length:1yr No Trade Clause:Trades Disallowed Reject Offer Accept Offer Jacksonville Bulls USA BB (Western Conference) Offer Details Yearly Salary:$54000 ($1350/day) Signing Bonus:$7500 Contract Length:1yr No Trade Clause:Trades Disallowed Will start on team coached by Alpha tester.I think we can go long way with the right players. Reject Offer Accept Offer Seattle Monsoon USA BBB (Western Conference) Offer Details Yearly Salary:$46000 ($1150/day) Signing Bonus:$8500 Contract Length:1yr You can be the starting WR on a new team looking for quality characters who want to win more than anything. You'll get plenty of PT and this is more than enough money to cover all your possible expenses. Let me know if you want to negotiate. Reject Offer Accept Offer Brisbane Bandits Oceania AAA (Alpha Conference) Offer Details Yearly Salary:$80000 ($2000/day) Signing Bonus:$45000 Contract Length:1yr No Trade Clause:Trades Disallowed contract total is 125k Reject Offer Accept Offer Pocatello Punishers USA AA (Eastern Conference) Offer Details Yearly Salary:$72000 ($1800/day) Signing Bonus:$10000 Contract Length:1yr No Trade Clause:Trades Disallowed Reject Offer Accept Offer E-City Mercenaries Western Europe Pro League (Alpha Conference) Offer Details Yearly Salary:$64000 ($1600/day) Signing Bonus:$3800 Contract Length:3yr No Trade Clause:Trades Disallowed Got a couple of possession receivers but still need a deep threat, you'd fit right in. Reject Offer Accept Offer Minnesota Drillers USA CCC (Eastern Conference) Offer Details Yearly Salary:$100000 ($2500/day) Signing Bonus:$5000 Contract Length:2yr No Trade Clause:Trades Disallowed let me know, we've got a great qb Reject Offer Accept Offer Las Vegas Aces USA BB (Eastern Conference) Offer Details Yearly Salary:$72000 ($1800/day) Signing Bonus:$1500 Contract Length:1yr We are a new team in the USA BB League. Our 1st game is tomorrow. I plan on having a all human team ASAP. Reject Offer Accept Offer
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03-27-2008, 06:45 PM | #489 |
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And this one just came in:
Cincinnati Tigers Eastern Europe Pro League (Zeta Conference) Offer Details Yearly Salary:$126800 ($3170/day) Signing Bonus:$47550 Contract Length:2yr No Trade Clause:Trades Disallowed I will set the team to throw the deep ball for your player. Reject Offer Accept Offer Anchorage Penguins USA BB (Western Conference) Offer Details Yearly Salary:$40000 ($1000/day) Signing Bonus:$2500 Contract Length:2yr No Trade Clause:Trades Disallowed Reject Offer Accept Offer
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03-27-2008, 06:53 PM | #490 |
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I just started but if anyone is looking for a linebacker, mine is Bulletproof Vest and I'll stay as an FA until tomorrow.
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03-27-2008, 07:21 PM | #491 |
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http://goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?pbp_id=360024
Someone posted that play in the bug forum, but I don't see the problem. |
03-27-2008, 08:03 PM | #492 | |
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*L* Damn.. even worse is that their HB can't outrun the FB?
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03-27-2008, 08:19 PM | #493 | |
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The best part was that right at the end the HB went "oh wait" and tried to turn around...
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03-27-2008, 09:15 PM | #494 | |
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That....was....awesome. lol Cheers! |
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03-27-2008, 10:51 PM | #495 |
College Starter
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Toronto
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I signed up as a QB, Johnny Touchdown, and got to start 3 games for a computer team.
Not to bad so far. 4 td's and 2 int's. A human owner picked up my team and benched me for a level 1 qb. I'm at level 3. Next day, the Chicago Staley's offer me 100,000 plus a 30,000 signing bonus for 2 years. All of a sudden, i'm rich!!! Awesome
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03-27-2008, 11:12 PM | #496 |
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Just signed a 1 yr contract, $80,000 salary plus a $45,000 signing bonus.
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03-27-2008, 11:16 PM | #497 | |
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I don't think I have the mind set to be able to run a team. (However, I did go crazy today and create a whole bunch of players.) Being able to interact as an owner with that many players is beyond my introverted personality. It probably does take quite a bit of time initially to get a team together. However, I did run across a user today that owns 3 teams, an American, Canadian, and Western Europian team which put me in awe of his free time. Has anyone seen a user who owns more than 3 teams? |
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03-27-2008, 11:18 PM | #498 | |
College Prospect
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So, your old team traded you to the Chicago team? |
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03-27-2008, 11:27 PM | #499 |
College Prospect
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The highest salaries I have seen so far (I haven't really looked for them) is on the San Jose Spartans. One DE is making $178,000/season and is signed for 6 seasons. The team also has several other over $100,000/season players which is why I remember running across that team's roster.
http://goallineblitz.com/game/roster.pl?team_id=6 |
03-28-2008, 05:03 AM | #500 | |
High School Varsity
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Thanks for your offer, but before I could sign your deal my team was bought up. There are much better CPU players at SS on my team (now Tottenham Trolls), so I could be picking out the splinters for a while.
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What the hell is Mike Brown diagramming for them during timeouts? Is he like the guy from "Memento" or something? Guys, I just thought of something … what if we ran a high screen for LeBron? |
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