It's the most wonderful time of the year...

QuikSand · 07-11-2003, 11:52 AM

Whatever version of Front Office Football you play (or played), what part of the professional football season do/did you enjoy the most, a part of your sim game experience?

WSUCougar · 07-11-2003, 12:05 PM

I said the rookie draft, although I'd have to say that combined with the free agent process. To me, the heart of a pro football management sim is filling holes in the roster and planning ahead, so that's where the biggest emotional payoff is for me.

Oh, and so this is what it's come to? QuikSand posting polls? And to think I respected you!

Ksyrup · 07-11-2003, 12:06 PM

I swear, I thought this was going to be a poll about the hockey thread and whether to retire it.

QuikSand · 07-11-2003, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Ksyrup
I swear, I thought this was going to be a poll about the hockey thread and whether to retire it.

Yeah, that didn't strike me until after I had posted. Sorry 'bout that.

Actually, I'm trying out the "deceptive thread title" stategy to see if I can sucker a few people into reading my beloved poll.

scooper · 07-11-2003, 12:09 PM

This poll is not assinine.

Oh, and rookie draft.

Free agents would be second.

Dutch · 07-11-2003, 12:15 PM

Finally! A great poll! I laughed, I cried, I shouted out with joy! A smart one indeed with a witty ending. A rollercoaster ride of emotion! If you partake in only one poll this year, "It's the most wonderful time of the year..." poll is it. 2 thumbs up!!!

Okay, I was bored....

Kodos · 07-11-2003, 12:18 PM

Hmmm. QuikSand has posted a poll. It must be becoming socially acceptable to post polls again! This is my chance....

Bee · 07-11-2003, 12:35 PM

I said analyzing game results and stats. I wish I could have said the rookie draft or even free agency, but there's just not enough to either of those sections of the game to make it interesting enough IMO. If either of those sections were deeper, they'd definitely be more interesting for me.

Franklinnoble · 07-11-2003, 12:40 PM

I said rookie draft... but I also kinda like the period right after the draft - signing undrafted rookies, and analyzing the roster after the new talent is there to see what's really left over right before training camp.

scooper · 07-11-2003, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kodos
Hmmm. QuikSand has posted a poll. It must be becoming socially acceptable to post polls again! This is my chance....

Resist the urge. It's not worth it. What are you doing in here anyway? That's like someone trying to quit drinking who hangs out in bars.

Fritz · 07-11-2003, 12:54 PM

This poll is asinine
I have a trout in my rectum
2/3

Syrinx · 07-11-2003, 12:59 PM

Close call between:
"The rookie draft - signing young players"
"The free agent process - signing veteran players"
-and-
"So, this is what it's come to... QuikSand posting polls. And to think I respected you."

But I just had to go with the Draft.

tucker342 · 07-11-2003, 01:54 PM

The rookie draft for me. Than the free agent process

MIJB#19 · 07-11-2003, 02:18 PM

The rookie draft would be the #1 without any doubt.

After the last option that is; Sand, shame on you.

JeeberD · 07-11-2003, 02:20 PM

I like drafting...

SteelerFan448 · 07-11-2003, 04:32 PM

The rookie draft. I love to try to build a team mainly from a draft. It is also great to find those late round gems that turn out to be great starters.

Swaggs · 07-11-2003, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by QuikSand
Yeah, that didn't strike me until after I had posted. Sorry 'bout that.

Actually, I'm trying out the "deceptive thread title" stategy to see if I can sucker a few people into reading my beloved poll.

I thought you were going to quit being a dick, QS.

Swaggs · 07-11-2003, 04:48 PM

Seriously though...

I love the draft and the free agent period, but my vote goes to the actual simming of the games. Seeing how my playes "gel" once I get them all on the field together is the best. I love seeing my rookie get 100 yards for the first time, or the QB that I'm grooming throw for 3 TDs without an INT for the first time.

Darkiller · 07-11-2003, 04:53 PM

Great poll idea QuikSand.

I think I'm as excited as I can be when the Draft board comes up and I can finally analyse which players I'm gonna get based on my team's needs.

I voted for the DRAFT as my clear cut #1
#2 would be the FREE AGENT process and SIGNING VETERANS
I would complete my podium by adding #3 analysing the games' results & stats.

Godzilla Blitz · 07-12-2003, 12:18 AM

I said draft, but the most fun for me is looking over my roster right after training camp to see how my players and draft choices have panned out. Signing some bum after the draft, then having him rack up a major break-out in camp is probably one of the best feelings in the game.

I also like to watch all my games, and a late comeback to win an important game is a rush.

I also enjoy looking over the new career/game/season records lists. Fun stuff.

SplitPersonality1 · 07-12-2003, 02:07 AM

Tough choice for me. I too selected the rookie draft, but like so many others, it is a combination of filling holes and seeing how things turn out.

Yes, the previous sentence is a run-on, but it is 2AM and I don't care what the grammar police say or do at this hour.

BTW, a poll from Quiksand? What the heck is this world coming to.

Kodos, when you come up with a worthy poll, such as this one, you can start posting them again. Until then, don't you dare!

And Fritz,
This poll is not asinine
I do not have a trout in my rectum (sucks to be you)
1/2

QuikSand · 07-12-2003, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Swaggs
I thought you were going to quit being a dick, QS.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. I never said that! I embrace my new title!

oykib · 07-12-2003, 08:22 AM

The draft...

View Poll Results: What's the best part of the FOF season?
Selecting your coach and scout, setting ticket prices, and managing the front office	1	1.19%
Working the salary cap - extending and negotiating contracts of current players	3	3.57%
The free agent process - signing veteran players	6	7.14%
The rookie draft - signing young players	39	46.43%
Setting training camp - planning team focus	0	0%
Managing the depth chart and game plans	0	0%
Simulating or playing the actual games	8	9.52%
Analyzing the game results and stats	9	10.71%
So, this is what it's come to... QuikSand posting polls. And to think I respected you.	18	21.43%
Voters: 84. You may not vote on this poll

07-11-2003, 12:18 PM	#7
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Hmmm. QuikSand has posted a poll. It must be becoming socially acceptable to post polls again! This is my chance.... __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

07-11-2003, 12:54 PM	#11
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	This poll is asinine I have a trout in my rectum 2/3 __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

07-11-2003, 02:20 PM	#15
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I like drafting... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

07-11-2003, 04:32 PM	#16
SteelerFan448 High School JV Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Steeler Country	The rookie draft. I love to try to build a team mainly from a draft. It is also great to find those late round gems that turn out to be great starters. __________________ "Yoi!"-Myron Cope

07-11-2003, 12:05 PM	#2
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	I said the rookie draft, although I'd have to say that combined with the free agent process. To me, the heart of a pro football management sim is filling holes in the roster and planning ahead, so that's where the biggest emotional payoff is for me. Oh, and so this is what it's come to? QuikSand posting polls? And to think I respected you! __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

07-11-2003, 12:06 PM	#3
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I swear, I thought this was going to be a poll about the hockey thread and whether to retire it. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

07-11-2003, 12:09 PM	#5
scooper College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cinn City	This poll is not assinine. Oh, and rookie draft. Free agents would be second.

07-11-2003, 12:15 PM	#6
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	Finally! A great poll! I laughed, I cried, I shouted out with joy! A smart one indeed with a witty ending. A rollercoaster ride of emotion! If you partake in only one poll this year, "It's the most wonderful time of the year..." poll is it. 2 thumbs up!!! Okay, I was bored....

07-11-2003, 12:35 PM	#8
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	I said analyzing game results and stats. I wish I could have said the rookie draft or even free agency, but there's just not enough to either of those sections of the game to make it interesting enough IMO. If either of those sections were deeper, they'd definitely be more interesting for me.

07-11-2003, 12:40 PM	#9
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	I said rookie draft... but I also kinda like the period right after the draft - signing undrafted rookies, and analyzing the roster after the new talent is there to see what's really left over right before training camp.

07-11-2003, 12:59 PM	#12
Syrinx H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Atlanta, GA	Close call between: "The rookie draft - signing young players" "The free agent process - signing veteran players" -and- "So, this is what it's come to... QuikSand posting polls. And to think I respected you." But I just had to go with the Draft.

07-11-2003, 01:54 PM	#13
tucker342 Pro Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa City, IA	The rookie draft for me. Than the free agent process

07-11-2003, 02:18 PM	#14
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	The rookie draft would be the #1 without any doubt. After the last option that is; Sand, shame on you.

07-11-2003, 04:48 PM	#18
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Seriously though... I love the draft and the free agent period, but my vote goes to the actual simming of the games. Seeing how my playes "gel" once I get them all on the field together is the best. I love seeing my rookie get 100 yards for the first time, or the QB that I'm grooming throw for 3 TDs without an INT for the first time. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

07-11-2003, 04:53 PM	#19
Darkiller FOF2 Guy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Paris, France	Great poll idea QuikSand. I think I'm as excited as I can be when the Draft board comes up and I can finally analyse which players I'm gonna get based on my team's needs. I voted for the DRAFT as my clear cut #1 #2 would be the FREE AGENT process and SIGNING VETERANS I would complete my podium by adding #3 analysing the games' results & stats. __________________ FOF2 lives on / Continue to support the best game ever ! - Owner of the San Francisco 49ers in FOF2 - Charter member of the IHOF and owner of the Paris Musketeers franchise (FOF2004) - Chairman of the IHOF Hall of Fame - Athletic Director of the Brigham Young Cougars in TCY FOF Legend: Hall of Fame QB Brock Sheriff #5, one of the most popular player in Front Office Football history.

07-12-2003, 12:18 AM	#20
Godzilla Blitz College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	I said draft, but the most fun for me is looking over my roster right after training camp to see how my players and draft choices have panned out. Signing some bum after the draft, then having him rack up a major break-out in camp is probably one of the best feelings in the game. I also like to watch all my games, and a late comeback to win an important game is a rush. I also enjoy looking over the new career/game/season records lists. Fun stuff. __________________ Current Blog Projects: Final Fantasy: Lost in Japanese Kaboom Review

07-12-2003, 02:07 AM	#21
SplitPersonality1 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Grafton, WI	Tough choice for me. I too selected the rookie draft, but like so many others, it is a combination of filling holes and seeing how things turn out. Yes, the previous sentence is a run-on, but it is 2AM and I don't care what the grammar police say or do at this hour. BTW, a poll from Quiksand? What the heck is this world coming to. Kodos, when you come up with a worthy poll, such as this one, you can start posting them again. Until then, don't you dare! And Fritz, This poll is not asinine I do not have a trout in my rectum (sucks to be you) 1/2

07-12-2003, 08:22 AM	#23
oykib College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	The draft...

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