Ok, so I've had a long and hard think about how to make the free agent period/bargaining of contracts a bit more interesting. A lot of the ideas we threw around were good, but just not plausible. But I think I've found a solution that not only addresses the contract issue, it will also lead to a league with higher TPE players overall.
Player Agents
Any user can create another persona separate to their own NSFL player (just as GMs often do) to act as a player agent.
Player agents are allowed to complete one of, or both, of the two following activities:
So, to have someone write both PTs each week (2 x 200 words) for the 14-week season at 25% of media payout rates would cost almost exactly $2 million. Now, if you could squeeze that out of your team and not have to write a single PT all season, you would, wouldn't you? Plus, active users looking for an outlet for more money without committing to something as demanding as a league job can capitalise on this new, more laidback role.
Most importantly, it generates opportunities for great media and league drama. Agents writing media on behalf of their player (with their consent prior, of course), trying to drive up their draft stock or defend them in a scandal. There are so many angles!
Media written is paid at the normal rate, except 50% to the player and 50% to the player agent. Again, the player agent would need to start their post with [On behalf of...].
I think this solution not only prevents any extra TPE from entering into the system, it also doesn't inflate contracts to the point that teams can't afford it. It gives user an outlet for their currently unrewarded activity, and lets people who are pressed for time still become elite players by not falling behind in TPE, leading to them enjoying the league more and staying longer. Wins all around!
So, what are your thoughts?
Player Agents
Any user can create another persona separate to their own NSFL player (just as GMs often do) to act as a player agent.
Player agents are allowed to complete one of, or both, of the two following activities:
- Writing/creating GFX for PTs
- Writing media
So, to have someone write both PTs each week (2 x 200 words) for the 14-week season at 25% of media payout rates would cost almost exactly $2 million. Now, if you could squeeze that out of your team and not have to write a single PT all season, you would, wouldn't you? Plus, active users looking for an outlet for more money without committing to something as demanding as a league job can capitalise on this new, more laidback role.
Most importantly, it generates opportunities for great media and league drama. Agents writing media on behalf of their player (with their consent prior, of course), trying to drive up their draft stock or defend them in a scandal. There are so many angles!
Media written is paid at the normal rate, except 50% to the player and 50% to the player agent. Again, the player agent would need to start their post with [On behalf of...].
I think this solution not only prevents any extra TPE from entering into the system, it also doesn't inflate contracts to the point that teams can't afford it. It gives user an outlet for their currently unrewarded activity, and lets people who are pressed for time still become elite players by not falling behind in TPE, leading to them enjoying the league more and staying longer. Wins all around!
So, what are your thoughts?
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[OPTION]Scott Michaels || Colorado Yeti General Manager || #YetiNoises
[OPTION]Birthplace: Scranton, Pennsylvania
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[OPTION] NSFL Regular Season Record
[OPTION] S9: 3 - 1
[OPTION] S10: 9 - 5
[OPTION] S11: 8 - 6
[OPTION] S12: 6 - 8
[OPTION] S13: 8 - 6
[OPTION] Career: 34 - 26 (.567)
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[OPTION]NSFL Playoff Record
[OPTION] S9: 0 - 1
[OPTION] S10: 0 - 1
[OPTION] S11: 0 - 1
[OPTION] S12: DNQ
[OPTION] S13: 1 - 1
[OPTION] Career: 1 - 4 (.200)
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[OPTION] DSFL Regular Season Record
[OPTION] S8: 10 - 4
[OPTION] S9: 9 - 5
[OPTION] Career: 19 - 9 (.792)
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[OPTION]DSFL Playoff Record
[OPTION]S8: 1 - 1
[OPTION]S9 0 - 1
[OPTION] Career: 1 - 2 (.333)
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[OPTION]Accolades
[OPTION]S11 NSFL GM of the Year
[OPTION]S9 DSFL NFCN Division Champions
[OPTION]S8 DSFL NFC Conference Champions
[OPTION]S8 DSFL NFCN Division Champions
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[OPTION]Scott Michaels || Colorado Yeti General Manager || #YetiNoises
[OPTION]Birthplace: Scranton, Pennsylvania
[OPTION]===========================================
[OPTION] NSFL Regular Season Record
[OPTION] S9: 3 - 1
[OPTION] S10: 9 - 5
[OPTION] S11: 8 - 6
[OPTION] S12: 6 - 8
[OPTION] S13: 8 - 6
[OPTION] Career: 34 - 26 (.567)
[OPTION]===========================================
[OPTION]NSFL Playoff Record
[OPTION] S9: 0 - 1
[OPTION] S10: 0 - 1
[OPTION] S11: 0 - 1
[OPTION] S12: DNQ
[OPTION] S13: 1 - 1
[OPTION] Career: 1 - 4 (.200)
[OPTION]===========================================
[OPTION] DSFL Regular Season Record
[OPTION] S8: 10 - 4
[OPTION] S9: 9 - 5
[OPTION] Career: 19 - 9 (.792)
[OPTION]===========================================
[OPTION]DSFL Playoff Record
[OPTION]S8: 1 - 1
[OPTION]S9 0 - 1
[OPTION] Career: 1 - 2 (.333)
[OPTION]===========================================
[OPTION]Accolades
[OPTION]S11 NSFL GM of the Year
[OPTION]S9 DSFL NFCN Division Champions
[OPTION]S8 DSFL NFC Conference Champions
[OPTION]S8 DSFL NFCN Division Champions
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