[Sorry in advance that I just don't have the energy rn to come up with a better title or even to make this piece sound all that engaging.]
Alright, this one is for the GMs. And the grader (sorry about that, but you know that I'm going to do my best to fall into that 1.5x word bonus, even if it means that I tend to ramble). And also, I suppose if you are new and want to get to know me (or more like my player) a little, then feel free to follow along. Hmu or ask questions below. Anyone can create an article like this, but do you have what it takes to back it up??? That's for you to decide. So, the question before us is: Where does Blackstone want to go in the draft?
Of course, the caveat on all this is that I will play for any team that drafts me. Nothing in here should be construed as a demand. However, I'd like to think that based on my past and (and that I've spent all my first season earning at an impressive clip), I've earned a little bit of notice from the GMs and they may be interested in how I feel about playing for their team.
That being said, I think almost all the GMs have PM'd me by now. Don't know that 100%, but in those PMs I responded with many of my thoughts on how I expect Blackstone's career will play out. Ultimately, I told them that I expect to have a lot shorter of a leash on his career than I did with L'Altos (awesome to be a 100% team player, but I'm looking forward to just playing a different character this time around). I don't really have any regrets about being more of a difficult character to work with this time around since I spent nearly two years with L'Alto in a very selfless role.
Anyways, I told them that I would also post it in media for complete transparency, so here it is. However, I have updated a couple of things based on how this season has played out so far. I was mostly concerned about how I'd be able to balance things with school also going on. So now that I'm almost half way thought my semester I have a better idea. I updated my thoughts based on what I've learned, my original text is in the mark down and any changes to what I sent GMs are in bold. So, any GM would be wise to pay attention to this article regardless of what I sent them. Hopefully, I'm not too late in posting this because I know that the draft can start really pretty quickly after the Ultimus (congrats Austin).
Alright, without further ado, here we are:
This is might be the biggest change from the beginning of the season as I've upped the 50% to 70%. That's not a small change, I know. But the reality of it is that I honestly won't even be able to sustain a max earning profile without more money. I have like maybe 45M in the bank if I remember correctly, but give that like 3 seasons and its gone. So I'll max earn while I can, but it won't last long. Maybe around then is when I would get a league job. I can see myself having one during the summer. Something like updater would be cool. I'll just have to monitor the job postings tab and see. I upped my chances at holding a league job from 30 to 50%.
This is still completely true. Sorry Hawks, love yall and I mean no disrespect. Also, I went through and looked at rosters and branding and all that with fresh eyes and gave a ranking of the teams in the NSFL in terms of how much Blackstone wants to play for them right now. Obviously he doesn't get a say, but it might be fun to consider anyway because unless things change (and they very well could once I'm in the LR and all that), the more I like the team now, the longer I'm inclined to stay with them. My rankings and a little justification are at the bottom of this article.
You can check with my Tijuana GMs for how accurate this is. I think its pretty accurate. I tend to be more active and involved in war rooms than in the general chat. So, that being said, I'd love to be part of the war room of any team that I join, but I could never think of demanding such a thing so that'll be up to the GMs. However, keep in mind that I do know the sim decently well, and know the ins and outs of iseedoug's Quick Ketchup program well enough to help you through it if needed.
I just edited to make it worded better. This is one is pretty important to me. I haven't stressed it a ton this season while I've been in the DSFL and at one point even encouraged the GMs to put me at LB if it would help, but in the NSFL I'll be checking the sim periodically to make sure I'm still at DE. If you want to move me out of the DE position, just ask, but I won't play out of position long term.
The reasoning behind this is I think I'll enjoy testing FA. Doesn't mean I'll test FA every chance I get, but I never really had the chance to do so with L'Alto, so I'm looking forward to this aspect.
Still true. L'Alto was actually most interested in stats. I'd love that for Blackstone too because it's difficult to point to too many great DEs in the NSFL, but stats are so hit or miss for any defensive players, but especially DLs.
Only way I can really say it.
I expect the avenues of communication will be very open between me and the GMs. Players who were otherwise were very frustrating to me as a GM, so I play to make it as easy as possible for the GMs while staying within the parameters above.
I had one GM ask me what my thoughts were on being sent down to the DSFL again this season (S21). Basically, I said that I wasn't interested. Maybe that comes off too strong, I don't know. But ultimately, I want to wreak some havoc on the NSFL and there are too many teams that need good DEs. That's part of the reason that I went that position -- to help the league out a little in that regard. So I don't really see the need for me to play down another season, especially with how crowded the DSFL is going to be this season (presumably). All that being said, if you need to send me down...okay I guess.
Alright, I'll end with a quick ranking of the NSFL teams in the order that Blackstone is interested in playing for them, 1 being the most interested. I know I said above that I might include some commentary about why I placed the order the way I did, but now, thinking about it, sometimes it was just gut decisions. I also don't want to hurt anyone's feelings or give the wrong impression. So I'll just rank them and leave you at your own peril make your own conclusions (assumptions) as to why.
1. Yeti
2. Wraiths
3. Second Line
4. Otters
5. Copperheads
6. Hawks
7. Liberty
8. Sabercats
9. Outlaws
10. Butchers
Much love to you all and looking forward to a great draft!
PS thanks to the AdamS article for hyping me up probably too much.
Alright, this one is for the GMs. And the grader (sorry about that, but you know that I'm going to do my best to fall into that 1.5x word bonus, even if it means that I tend to ramble). And also, I suppose if you are new and want to get to know me (or more like my player) a little, then feel free to follow along. Hmu or ask questions below. Anyone can create an article like this, but do you have what it takes to back it up??? That's for you to decide. So, the question before us is: Where does Blackstone want to go in the draft?
Of course, the caveat on all this is that I will play for any team that drafts me. Nothing in here should be construed as a demand. However, I'd like to think that based on my past and (and that I've spent all my first season earning at an impressive clip), I've earned a little bit of notice from the GMs and they may be interested in how I feel about playing for their team.
That being said, I think almost all the GMs have PM'd me by now. Don't know that 100%, but in those PMs I responded with many of my thoughts on how I expect Blackstone's career will play out. Ultimately, I told them that I expect to have a lot shorter of a leash on his career than I did with L'Altos (awesome to be a 100% team player, but I'm looking forward to just playing a different character this time around). I don't really have any regrets about being more of a difficult character to work with this time around since I spent nearly two years with L'Alto in a very selfless role.
Anyways, I told them that I would also post it in media for complete transparency, so here it is. However, I have updated a couple of things based on how this season has played out so far. I was mostly concerned about how I'd be able to balance things with school also going on. So now that I'm almost half way thought my semester I have a better idea. I updated my thoughts based on what I've learned, my original text is in the mark down and any changes to what I sent GMs are in bold. So, any GM would be wise to pay attention to this article regardless of what I sent them. Hopefully, I'm not too late in posting this because I know that the draft can start really pretty quickly after the Ultimus (congrats Austin).
Alright, without further ado, here we are:
Quote:The chances of me being a max earner are maybe 70%. I truly don't know, especially as my school semester progresses. My chances of holding a league job at maybe 50%. If I did it would be something like an updater maybe or a media grader.
This is might be the biggest change from the beginning of the season as I've upped the 50% to 70%. That's not a small change, I know. But the reality of it is that I honestly won't even be able to sustain a max earning profile without more money. I have like maybe 45M in the bank if I remember correctly, but give that like 3 seasons and its gone. So I'll max earn while I can, but it won't last long. Maybe around then is when I would get a league job. I can see myself having one during the summer. Something like updater would be cool. I'll just have to monitor the job postings tab and see. I upped my chances at holding a league job from 30 to 50%.
Quote:There isn't a team that I have ruled out as if I definitely don't want to go there. And similarly, there isn't a team that I definitely want to go to. I was happy to go to Tijuana in the DSFL, but don't feel the need to demand going to the Hawks, especially because I feel that a demand like that in the nsfl would be more unfair than it would be in the DSFL. That being said, I'll probably be changing around teams every 2-4 seasons.
This is still completely true. Sorry Hawks, love yall and I mean no disrespect. Also, I went through and looked at rosters and branding and all that with fresh eyes and gave a ranking of the teams in the NSFL in terms of how much Blackstone wants to play for them right now. Obviously he doesn't get a say, but it might be fun to consider anyway because unless things change (and they very well could once I'm in the LR and all that), the more I like the team now, the longer I'm inclined to stay with them. My rankings and a little justification are at the bottom of this article.
Quote:As far as LR, I'm just looking to have fun whenever I pop in. A supportive environment without cancerous players. Doesn't matter to me if I'm on a losing team as long as there is camaraderie. I check in 2-4 times per day on discord. So I'm moderately active. I won't be anything like I used to be when I just sat in front of my computer with discord open all day.
You can check with my Tijuana GMs for how accurate this is. I think its pretty accurate. I tend to be more active and involved in war rooms than in the general chat. So, that being said, I'd love to be part of the war room of any team that I join, but I could never think of demanding such a thing so that'll be up to the GMs. However, keep in mind that I do know the sim decently well, and know the ins and outs of iseedoug's Quick Ketchup program well enough to help you through it if needed.
Quote:On the field, I want to play true DE. I realize that stats are better if I play DT and that [playing as a DT] might even be better for the team, but I actually want to play the position that I chose. Its my personal favorite, so that's that. Needless to say, I won't be position switching.
I just edited to make it worded better. This is one is pretty important to me. I haven't stressed it a ton this season while I've been in the DSFL and at one point even encouraged the GMs to put me at LB if it would help, but in the NSFL I'll be checking the sim periodically to make sure I'm still at DE. If you want to move me out of the DE position, just ask, but I won't play out of position long term.
Quote:Also, my contracts are going to reflect my wanting to move around. I'm expecting for my first contract to be something like: 3M / 3M (MO) / 3M (MO). I feel like I'm worth at least 3M and the chances of me leaving after one season are extremely low but I want the MO there anyway.
The reasoning behind this is I think I'll enjoy testing FA. Doesn't mean I'll test FA every chance I get, but I never really had the chance to do so with L'Alto, so I'm looking forward to this aspect.
Quote:Otherwise, I don't have particular career goals for Blackstone. He'll make more money than L'Alto, that's for sure, but he isn't chasing money. And I hope he wins at least two rings like L'Alto, but Blackstone isn't a ring chaser either.
Still true. L'Alto was actually most interested in stats. I'd love that for Blackstone too because it's difficult to point to too many great DEs in the NSFL, but stats are so hit or miss for any defensive players, but especially DLs.
Quote:No particular requests from GMs other than to not to draft me if you can't reasonably see yourself sticking to those kinds of desires.
Only way I can really say it.
Quote:Also, I won't ghost on a team or suddenly request a trade. And I won't demand a ntc either. So you'll know full well when I'm leaving.
I expect the avenues of communication will be very open between me and the GMs. Players who were otherwise were very frustrating to me as a GM, so I play to make it as easy as possible for the GMs while staying within the parameters above.
I had one GM ask me what my thoughts were on being sent down to the DSFL again this season (S21). Basically, I said that I wasn't interested. Maybe that comes off too strong, I don't know. But ultimately, I want to wreak some havoc on the NSFL and there are too many teams that need good DEs. That's part of the reason that I went that position -- to help the league out a little in that regard. So I don't really see the need for me to play down another season, especially with how crowded the DSFL is going to be this season (presumably). All that being said, if you need to send me down...okay I guess.
Alright, I'll end with a quick ranking of the NSFL teams in the order that Blackstone is interested in playing for them, 1 being the most interested. I know I said above that I might include some commentary about why I placed the order the way I did, but now, thinking about it, sometimes it was just gut decisions. I also don't want to hurt anyone's feelings or give the wrong impression. So I'll just rank them and leave you at your own peril make your own conclusions (assumptions) as to why.
1. Yeti
2. Wraiths
3. Second Line
4. Otters
5. Copperheads
6. Hawks
7. Liberty
8. Sabercats
9. Outlaws
10. Butchers
Much love to you all and looking forward to a great draft!
PS thanks to the AdamS article for hyping me up probably too much.