5) Since I can write about anything league related in this tier, I will discuss my experience with my first two seasons in the league. I came into the league when quarantine was in full effect, and I had left my former main sim league due to the drama. I had heard about this league before, but the fact that it is fourm based intimidated me. But with this newfound freedom I figured I'd give it a shot just to see if I can get away from the boredom. I joined the league, created Eric Richards, and got to work on the Rookie Task Points.
The Task Points were mostly easy but very time consuming. The most challenging one that I still hate to this day is creating a Wiki. I have a lot of issues with that because no matter what I try to do with this Wiki code, I always need help to make it look good. That is definitely one thing that needs improvement and refinement in this league. The Rookie Mentors were very helpful in that regard thankfully. But moving away from that, I was immediately smitten with the Media section that let me flex my cretive muscles and create a backstory for my player.
I loved the fact that we can make league money from doing things that I already loved doing anyways, and I wrote more words there then I had in many months. I wrote stories more because I had an idea then for the money, so it was a win win. It, along with NSFL Ramblings, was a thing i became known for as they mentioned it in both of my drafts. I played ok in all of the prospect games, but that was because it was before the updates were applied.
I was extremely excited for the DSFL draft, where I was picked in the third round by the London Royals. Everyone in the Royals locker room waa extremely excited for the season, helping me get excited about a sim league season for the first time in a long time. The now GM of the Royals Sylphreni helped me get my first episode of NSFL Ramblings off the ground by inviting me to his podcast and donating the episode to me. We ended up just barely being able to makr the playoffs when the Portland Phythons blew their opportunity to make the playoffs by losing both of thier final games while we won at least one of ours.
We were riding high, especially after we upset the Minnesota Grey Ducks with an Overtime Field Goal to make the Ultimini. The locker room was partying like mad after that, though the party ended when we lost to the Luchadores, but still it was a fantastic season. After all of that, I ended up winning DSFL Linebacker of the Year, which surprised me a lot. I was in the Awards Committee and did nominate myself, but I did not expect to win. I was very happy to accept the award and the locker room was extremely hyped for me.
Afterwards, it was time for the NSFL draft. I was admittedly not a max earner during my first season, so maybe that's why I fell to the 4th round. I was extremely tense during that whole draft until I was finally picked by the Chicago Butchers. Even the GM of the Butchers, Bayley, said I was an insane steal. He still says that by the way. I was determined to be a max earner the whole season, and I think I reached that goal. My second season was the one where I really immersed myself to the league and put the most time into it. On the field however the season didn't go so well. We only won 3 games. The first was a win over Philly, then a win over Arizona, then a shocking blowout of New Orleans. The whole locker room was hype after that last one.
The whole season however playoffs were a pipe dream. We knew it was q season of rebuilding and upgrading. We pushed our players hard to upgrade, and hopefully next season will be a lot better. The locker room was still a lot of fun however and we were always very supportive of each other. The only thing I say can improve morale is to bring back Game Balls to determine who made the most impact on offense and defense every game. The Royals did that and it was great.
Overall I really enjoyed my first two seasons in the league. Thier were a lot of ups and downs and it was very balanced. I went from the height of all winning a championship to the low of a 3 win season. I wouldn't change a thing however. Thank you ISFL for becoming my new main sim league, and here's to many more seasons to come.
The Task Points were mostly easy but very time consuming. The most challenging one that I still hate to this day is creating a Wiki. I have a lot of issues with that because no matter what I try to do with this Wiki code, I always need help to make it look good. That is definitely one thing that needs improvement and refinement in this league. The Rookie Mentors were very helpful in that regard thankfully. But moving away from that, I was immediately smitten with the Media section that let me flex my cretive muscles and create a backstory for my player.
I loved the fact that we can make league money from doing things that I already loved doing anyways, and I wrote more words there then I had in many months. I wrote stories more because I had an idea then for the money, so it was a win win. It, along with NSFL Ramblings, was a thing i became known for as they mentioned it in both of my drafts. I played ok in all of the prospect games, but that was because it was before the updates were applied.
I was extremely excited for the DSFL draft, where I was picked in the third round by the London Royals. Everyone in the Royals locker room waa extremely excited for the season, helping me get excited about a sim league season for the first time in a long time. The now GM of the Royals Sylphreni helped me get my first episode of NSFL Ramblings off the ground by inviting me to his podcast and donating the episode to me. We ended up just barely being able to makr the playoffs when the Portland Phythons blew their opportunity to make the playoffs by losing both of thier final games while we won at least one of ours.
We were riding high, especially after we upset the Minnesota Grey Ducks with an Overtime Field Goal to make the Ultimini. The locker room was partying like mad after that, though the party ended when we lost to the Luchadores, but still it was a fantastic season. After all of that, I ended up winning DSFL Linebacker of the Year, which surprised me a lot. I was in the Awards Committee and did nominate myself, but I did not expect to win. I was very happy to accept the award and the locker room was extremely hyped for me.
Afterwards, it was time for the NSFL draft. I was admittedly not a max earner during my first season, so maybe that's why I fell to the 4th round. I was extremely tense during that whole draft until I was finally picked by the Chicago Butchers. Even the GM of the Butchers, Bayley, said I was an insane steal. He still says that by the way. I was determined to be a max earner the whole season, and I think I reached that goal. My second season was the one where I really immersed myself to the league and put the most time into it. On the field however the season didn't go so well. We only won 3 games. The first was a win over Philly, then a win over Arizona, then a shocking blowout of New Orleans. The whole locker room was hype after that last one.
The whole season however playoffs were a pipe dream. We knew it was q season of rebuilding and upgrading. We pushed our players hard to upgrade, and hopefully next season will be a lot better. The locker room was still a lot of fun however and we were always very supportive of each other. The only thing I say can improve morale is to bring back Game Balls to determine who made the most impact on offense and defense every game. The Royals did that and it was great.
Overall I really enjoyed my first two seasons in the league. Thier were a lot of ups and downs and it was very balanced. I went from the height of all winning a championship to the low of a 3 win season. I wouldn't change a thing however. Thank you ISFL for becoming my new main sim league, and here's to many more seasons to come.