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11. Write a short biography or story about your player. This could include background about how they came to the ISFL and how they’ve done so far, a story about their role in an exciting game, or anything else related to their experience in the league. (Tier 2: 300 words, 5 TPE)
Tobias Worthington III grew up in a small town in Connecticut. Of course, he always loved sports and being a son of the Nutmeg State, he was a big fan of the UCONN Huskies basketball teams – both men’s and women’s. But his real love was football. Sure, he liked the contact of the sport, but he really appreciated the cerebral part of the game. He appreciated the intricate cat and mouse between offense and defense – each creating plays that would work in general situations, but especially the game-planning for specific opponents. This is likely what drew him to the quarterback position early on. Everyone on the field has to be up on strategy and their role in making the play work, but no one is as intimately involved as the QB. It became clear early on that Tobias had a certain natural talent for the game and that he might have a professional career one day. It was also clear in the Worthington family that you didn’t put all your eggs in one basket. So, a second path was also a must. Tobias chose the study of language and literature with the idea of perhaps heading into teaching at the collegiate level. When football scholarship offers started coming his way, Tobias chose to concentrate on going to the best academic school rather than the highest profile football school. He reasoned that if he were good enough to play professionally, he could eventually make it from anywhere even if he didn’t turn out to be a first rounder. But he wanted his academic career option to have the biggest play possible. So, Tobias became an Eli and had a great career starting at QB for Yale in all but his freshman season. Sure enough, he made a big enough splash and he was eventually drafted by the Minnesota Grey Ducks in the first round. After 5 seasons in Minnesota, the Copperheads also drafted him early and that is how Tobias Worthington III made it to the ISFL. Code: 336 words 19. Your team has announced that they will be laying ground on a new stadium next season. What additions would you like to see included in it. (Tier 3: 150 words, 2.5 TPE) Copperhead Stadium in Austin is a fine place to play football. It has a nice capacity of 75,000. The sight lines are clean and clear. The seats are about as comfortable as you can expect and who really sits much at a Copperhead game anyway? The one thing it is missing is … snakes. Not the goofy mascots designed to entertain those not interested in football, but real live reptilian snakes. To begin with, there should be a main snake room where as many different kinds of snakes as possible slither about in enclosures designed for maximum comfort. Of course, the centerpiece will be the Copperhead enclosure. In here there will be one copperhead for each person on the roster. But there should be small displays all over the concourse which feature a different snake paired with a copperhead. Finally, there will be a giant copperhead constructed to circle the entire stands on field level. The head will have its mouth open wide for the Austin players to rush out of their locker room through. Code: 175 words 26. if your player wasn't a professional in the ISFL/DSFL, what would they be doing instead? (Tier 3: 150 words, 2.5 TPE) If Tobias Worthington III were not a professional football player, he would have become a college professor. In support of that ambition, Tobias accepted a football scholarship and attended Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut based on its academic reputation over its football prowess. Tobias’ chosen field was foreign language and literature and Yale is certainly strong in this area. Tobias is fluent in French, aided by a year of study abroad at the University of Rennes, and he planned to concentrate on the writers and poets of the period 1800-1850. Of course, he would also teach some beginning to advanced language courses in addition to literature. In fact, Tobias has not truly abandoned this particular career path. He has noticed of late that he is just beginning to lose a step and he knows he can’t play football forever. Time catches up to even the best. So, Tobias is seriously considering going back to school and entering grad school to continue study beyond his BA from Yale. Code: 168 words Quote:Write 600 words or more on something about anything in the league that interests you. It could be related to statistics, a league issue that you take seriously, or a niche part of history that doesn’t fit neatly into either of the above categories. This must be directly related to the league, so don’t wax 600 words about your team’s participation on a Werewolf server or something. As I spend more time in the league, I'm blown away by how fun it is to watch my player each week and be involved in the community. One of my passions is to brainstorm ideas about improving the quality of the league, and it plays in nicely with my ability to "see the forest through the trees", especially as a newer user. The most pressing need of this league if it wants to get bigger is a complete user interface overhaul. Having discussed it at length on discord and even in the Hammertime podcast, it's borderline unforgivable that the league is just so damned mobile unfriendly. Forums, while effective for certain types of communication, haven't been used to propel many games since the turn of the century. The league will lose more than 50% of potential recruits to the antiquated update page alone. And then there's the separation of all the in game elements that doesn't help at all. A roster page, and update page, a tpe tracker, a league index, a team roster/depth chart, player stats, season stats, renders of the players, player handles and contact info, player wikipedias... All of these should be in one place for every player, easily searchable. You earn TPE and spend it with clicks of a mouse rather than posts and links. The entire role of the updater/auditor made unnecessary by the same features that would retain more players. Doing activity checks becomes as simple as pushing a button. Predictions the same. And no need to link anything. I've witnessed how generous this league's player base can be during charity events, and have to believe that it could raise funds quite easily for the type of overhaul to the UI and forums needed to make getting invested more palatable. And all the weekly manpower dedicated to our weekly maintenance of the old system could be put to use making new and more engaging content for the few statistics the sim does give us via analysts, pro-graders, etc. And the second item on the list that I can see needing an overhaul is the task system. The intention of point tasks is to encourage involvement within the community, but often feels a lot like busy work. It's very counterproductive when your encouragement can be discouraging to want to do. With some thought, I think we can come up with all kinds of ways to get people involved in ways they'll enjoy rather than have to feel like they're putting effort into. Imagine if rather than having to write an essay for 10 tpe in the off-season, you just had to play a x-number of games of "Among Us" or some other free casual multiplayer game with league members. Is that not even better involvement in the league than writing an essay no one but the grader is likely to read? After all, it's the community that is the driving force of the league, the sim is just the table we all sit around and enjoy. Anything that brings players of the league or locker rooms together to do something fun is a far better retainer than blocking out time to write a report. After all, we all do this for entertainment. In all, I think fun community participation is the real prize, and the simulation is some fun icing on the cake. While the sim premise isn't new (though it is new to me), I think it's still very much not reaching it's full potential as a draw to active users; and it scratches so many different itches for different people that it really could. Ideally, you might have a lot of active users just involved in the community who contribute to the sim and everyone elses enjoyment as result. And you would probably have a bunch of sim lovers contributing to the community that enriched others who don't love the sim. This is where I believe our efforts as a league should be focused if we want to take the leap from small community to "the sim league" everyone wants to be part of. Consider it what I hope to accomplish should I ever find myself working with the head office one day.
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11. Write a short biography or story about your player. This could include background about how they came to the ISFL and how they’ve done so far, a story about their role in an exciting game, or anything else related to their experience in the league. (265)
Sim Sunigh was born in a coast city of Norway name Trondheim. During is youth, Sunigh has done a lot of winters sports, because Norway is a pretty amazing place for that, but when Sim has started highschool, he discovered a new sport that he never knew he would like so much, american football. At 12 years old, Sim was already tall, and you could tell that with time, he would get stronger, and all these physicals aspects has caught the eyes of the local football team coaches, and they convinced Sim to start a tryout with the team. Quickly everyone started to discover that Sunigh was a natural at this sport, its like the game was deeply print in his ADN, and at his first year as a linebacker, he was already going toe to toe with players 3 to 4 years older than him. At his last year he broke every defensive record of the highschool league. At this point, it was clear that he had a bright future in this sport, and decided to travel to america to start his college career among the best. He started a major in Security and Risks analysis, and signed a contract with Penn State University. He got a pretty good rookie year, but his sophomore year was out of this world. His coaches said it was like he had evolved in the off-season. That season he got the most hits and sacks of the league, and broke the records for the most tackles in 1 game with 22! Unfortunaly Sim got injured in the first game of his last year, broken coccyx that would cost him the entire season, so we never knew what would have been Sim Sunigh at his peek. No team drafted him in the S38 DSFL draft, maybe some GM had fear that he would be too fragile for the big league, but finally, Kansas City claimed him off waiver to give him is chance, and he did pretty great for his rookie season, great enough that next year with the S39 ISFL draft, the Orange County Otters have made him the 3rd pick overall, and they said that he would start the next season with them in the big league. 374 words 17. Going to Disney World! Who was the Ultimus or Ultimini Game MVP? Give us a rundown of their celebratory trip to Disney World. The S38 Ultimini was a very defensive game, the score of 17-3 can confirm that. So the player of the match was the LB of Kansas City, Caleb Hayden with a performance of 9 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 1 FF, and 1 safety. To celebrate that, Hayden was invited to disney world with 3 teamates to be the honored guest of the day. First, they went to the Star Wars area, where they meet with some fans to sign some autograph, eat dinner with them, and participate in a special show where Hayden end Darth Vader with a tackle. After that, they went to the Avengers facility, where they again meet with fans, but this time, to do some rollercoaster, and be promoted officially as a new member of the Avengers by Captain America. To finish with an high note, Disney world put on the highlights of Caleb during the Ultimini on a giant screen for everyone to see, they also got a special fireworks show in KCC color theme. 170 words 36. Affiliate PT from either SHL/PBE. The Weeks must match with the timeframe of this Offseason Task. And you may only use a max of 1. SHL PT Affiliate
Prompt 13: This offseason task I decided to write about a player that isn’t my own. Quendyn Quarterstorm was a player that came in the same draft as me and we have had a very similar career path. Quarterstorm played college ball at the University of Washington. We both were drafted to the London Royals, he was their first round pick and second overall and I was their fifth round pick and 34th overall. In London, Quarterstorm was a defensive captain in our first season but I again followed him up and was voted defensive captain in our second season. After our first season in London we were both drafted to the Chicago Butchers. He again beat me in draft capital as he was the Butchers 2nd first round pick at 11th overall and I was their 3rd round pick at 34th overall. We each spent one more season in London before being called up in S37. In Quarterstorms time in London, he managed to get 137 tackles and 8 sacks, which is impressive for a Safety. He also had 17 passes defenses and two interceptions. Quendyn was also selected to one pro bowl while in the DSFL. In Quarterstorms first two seasons in Chicago he has been equally as impressive. In his first two seasons he has 123 tackles, 5 sacks, 3 interceptions, and 19 passes defended.
One thing that can’t be measured with stats is Quendyn Quarterstorms impact off the field. I’m the Chicago Butchers locker room, he is a constant positive presence. During games he always gives a play by play in case people can’t watch. He cheers for his teammates even more than he cheers for himself, which is sign of being an excellent teammate. I am happy to have been able to walk alongside him on our ISFL journey, from London all the way to Chicago. (WC-309) ————————————— Prompt 26: If my player wasn't a professional ISFL player my life would definitely be a lot different than it is now. I was never very good at school and probably only graduated from the University of Michigan because I was good at football and had a lot of tutors to help me through my classes. It is likely that if I didn't play football, I would not have even made it through college. With that said, I like to believe that maybe I would have followed one of my other hobbies. Perhaps I would be a professional E-Sports gamer or famous streamer. I think that my competitive nature would make me a good E-sports gamer, but it is more likely that people would tune in to my streams for a relaxed environment where everyone could chill. If not that, I would likely just be a normal guy, cutting meat for people at the grocery store. (WC-154) ———————————————— Prompt 29: I think it is obvious or maybe I am biased but I believe that the best branding in the league belongs to the Chicago Butchers. The classic color scheme of black and red can not be beat. The team's name and location also has significant meaning. "Butchers" can be used as a mascot to strike fear into people, and one major example is Leatherface in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Fun fact, the inspiration behind Leatherface was Ed Gein, who was referred to as the "Butcher of Plainfield". Along with the intimation factor, Chicago is famous for meatpacking and butchering. In the 1800's, Chicago became a hub for meat processing and packing, and was even coined as "the hog butcher of the world". I also think that the personnel group names in the locker room "Yeetcleavers" and "Meatgrinders" are unique. The coupling of the mascot and location lock in Chicago as the best branding in the league. (WC-156)
17. Going to Disney World! Who was the Ultimus or Ultimini Game MVP? Give us a rundown of their celebratory trip to Disney World. (Written Task)
I wouldn't stay on the resort itself; I have no doubt that Disney would foot the bill for the parks, but I know those cheap candy asses would still try to stick all the athletes and their families with the cost of lodging. They have extremely inexpensive day stay motels near all the parks. These damp smelling holes are perfect for what they offer. A close location, freeze breakfast, and an early exit. Then once we got into the park my girlfriend and I would split up and go to the exit lines of all the rides we wanted to ride, not wait in line. We'd ask for a rider's swap scan and tell them our wife/husband was in line with the kids. Then we'd go stand in line for the Tower of Terror and wait. Then we'd go back and walk in with a random family and have our swap scanned. Rinse & repeat. Code: 156 27. Imagine your current position was not available to be picked when you created your player. What other position would you have picked, and why? So here I am, a lifetime of work and dedication to the one vocation I plan to dominate for the best years of my life. Early childhood, and an absolute monster in youth football. Tween years I crushed my middle school into the dirt with pure skill and drive. Highschool I was considered a 6-star prospect, the first and only one of its kind. So now I've been drafted to the worst team in the league, because I'm the #1 overall pick. I come in as the GOAT LB and this team looks me dead in the eyes and tells me that the LB spots are taken. Which is strange because they drafted me, but it clearly speaks to why they suck and have had a losing record for years. So naturally I tell them the only position I'm willing to take is that of a Linebacker Coach. Thats right. I will lay down my helmet and become a coach. I will then shame the players and outclass them so bad; one will quit. I will then regain my position and dominate. Code: 182 19. Your team has announced that they will be laying ground on a new stadium next season. What additions would you like to see included in it. Step back to the early 1800s. A time when a man's life was short lived and pure. There are plenty of awful things about that era of human existence, but there are mountains of high points that we have perverted in modern society. One of which, is the American Football Stadium. They used to be a hollowed place for the teams and fans. Now it's an indoor, electricity filled, temple of debauchery. I would like to see the addition of open skies. Thats right. Nature and company. Start by making sure no dome is in place to slight mother nature. Then I'd add electricity only for lights and concessions. I would add a petition to the city for the removal of all cell towers. Clearly, I would add a land line for emergency calls. What we need in the realm of football stadiums is a big step backwards. It would allow us to achieve greatness. Code: 155
18. This task is exclusive to recreate/non-recreate rookies of the S37 class and later. The season is over and the draft is coming up. What do you bring to a team, and why should a team choose to take a chance on you next season?
I bring such charisma that hasn't been seen in a human ever. Not like Barack. Not even like Benji. This is the sole reason Raya Ho'opa'i is the best player in this upcoming DSFL Draft and will whip her hair (back and forth) with such grace that opposing defenses fall to the ground as the offense scores great amount of touchdowns. And maybe field goals. But mostly touchdowns. It isn't impeccable physical strength, it's the psychological strength that Raya possesses. It's been said that she's talked her way out of 200+ flags in her career thus far. It's that glisten in her eye as she winks that always gets ya. I mean, did you see her press conference the other day? The live television broadcast went out as soon as she winked! Teams will want her. We might even see an unprecedented number of trades in the DSFL (probably not) to get Raya added to one special team's roster. She'll win you games and bring glory to your town. Code: Words - 169 19. Your team has announced that they will be laying ground on a new stadium next season. What additions would you like to see included in it. Well, being that I am the big kahuna of my team and I made the decision on a new stadium next season... I will tell you exactly what you can expect to see at our new stadium. However, we will not be breaking ground. We will be breaking water. That's right! Next season, we will be the first team to have an underwater stadium! Since we are located in beautiful Hawaii, what better way to build our new stadium than in the depths of our gorgeous waters. Parking will be above ground, but we'll have airlocked tunnels and an airlocked glass dome for the fans. Shuttles will continuously run for smooth transportation and will bring fans to a huge open corridor. Here they will be able to enjoy the view of ocean wildlife as well as a food court, arcade, various team shops, and more! Everything else is pretty standard stadium... Large jumbotron overhead with bowl seating. Just whales and sharks swimming overhead. Code: Words - 163 26. if your player wasn't a professional in the ISFL/DSFL, what would they be doing instead? It's pretty well known that I have a pretty large following as a video game content creator. However, being the best football player to ever play, that doesn't allow me to fully commit to that video game hobby. With at least 50 more hours in the week to commit to that side passion of mine, and with all the incredible creative support from others I'd probably become the best video game player to every play. Doesn't even matter what the game is. I'd be the best. And I'd have the hottest channels. I'd average probably close to one billion average viewers per day. As Ludacris once said, "I got fans in retirement homes, to teenagers, to little bitty boys and girls." I'll have all the retirement homes watching my 48 hours streams and getting hype in their rocking chairs and crotchet materials. Grandmas will be making quilts with my face on them. Probably would be like Happy Gilmore signing autographs on old ladies.... whoa whoa this is PG, right? Mr. Beast will become an afterthought. Much like, wait what's that old YouTubers name? Yeah, see... an afterthought. Code: Words - 187 32. The Philadelphia Liberty have rebranded to the Cape Town Crash! In this day and age of the ISFL, we're used to teams updating their looks, but it's been quite a while since the last major team rebrand to this scale! With that said, how do you feel about the rebranding? Tell us all about it! I hate it to be honest. And I hate the relocation more than anything, but I'll start with the logo. I don't dislike the logo, but it doesn't scream awesome to me. It's just plain, and I think I saw someone say it's extremely similar to an old Madden logo, which is a turnoff. Now, when it comes to incorporating geography and creativity, I think it was well done. Cape Town Crash rolls off the tongue nicely, sounds cool. I like that they used a rhino as the logo since South Africa is home to many rhinos, and the group of rhinos is called a crash, so nicely done there. The thing I hate with a passion is taking a team out of Philadelphia. One of the greatest sports towns in the world! Could be argued as the greatest sports town! And I hate Philly! But to remove a team from a town with great sports traditions and history was a shit move and not a good look for the league, in my own humble opinion. Did the Liberty need a complete overhaul to the logo and brand? Yes, absolutely. The bell logo is overused. But that team absolutely should have stayed in Philly. Code: Words - 204 |
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