Task 10.
If I were commissioner for a day there are a few small, very important changes I would make to the league. I feel most users would hardly notice these changes, and that's exactly why they're so important. I believe the ISFL's biggest issue with player retention, especially now on the back end of the pandemic. Is the amount of time that needs to be put in to sustainably be a high earning user. While some may debate this, and I understand their arguments. I think the league should seriously consider how it can reduce the workload on every individual.
For this reason the first change I would make to the league is purely economical. I would increase base payouts on all media and graphics by something between 25-35%. This is just enough I believe to make media more appealing to more users. Without completely ballooning the economy. Personally I'm of the belief that nothing should stay stagnant. This is part of the reason I believe the league has become exactly that. Something has to change even if it doesn't work
The second change I would make is also economy based but for a different reason. We're going to start paying people for their PTs. This one is a bit more difficult to fairly balance. Whether is should be by word or a set value for each one. I think the best solution is to do a set value of around 250 thousand or so per PT.
Next on the docket. All fantasy participants are getting 1 tpe regardless of final standings. Some I'm sure will argue this will only make players meme and forget about their fantasy rosters. However I would argue this doesn't significantly deviate from what already happens in fantasy and should therefore not be an issue. It is after all only 1 tpe.
The final thing I would do is make PT or offseason passes purchasable by all users. What the pricing should be for these I cannot say.
Task 13.
I think it's time someone talks about the New York Silverbacks. I think New York could very easily contend for a championship this season. They have a great roster full of young players, and they play in the ASFC which is arguably the easier of the two conferences. The bulk of their roster is only just now reaching their primes. There are still some concerns though. Primarily this lies within their QB Malcom Savage. Who is likely only viable for one more season. While they do have Blaine Falco on their send down sheet. I'm not sure he'll be ready to lead the team when the rest of the roster will be at their peak.
So the major question for whether or not this team can challenge Arizona becomes. Can Savage do enough? and if he can't. Who can they get to win it all? Unfortunately for the Silverbacks. I'm not sure there is. Although unlikely, they could try and give Colorado a call around the trade deadline. Depending on where each team is in the playoff race, it may be possible to pull of a qb swap. Though I doubt it would be possible without New York paying a premium. This could still payoff for them, they'd get a least an extra year out of Laughlove as opposed to Savage.
Of course we still need to mention their defense. Defensively New York is a bit of a mess. They have nice piece here and there, but they lack a group that I can point to and say is elite. Though most of this will improve due to the fact that it's a very young defense. They could also look for secondary and defensive line help come the trade deadline. Going this route would not cost as much, and is probably more likely than pulling off a qb swap, but where's the fun in that?
If I were commissioner for a day there are a few small, very important changes I would make to the league. I feel most users would hardly notice these changes, and that's exactly why they're so important. I believe the ISFL's biggest issue with player retention, especially now on the back end of the pandemic. Is the amount of time that needs to be put in to sustainably be a high earning user. While some may debate this, and I understand their arguments. I think the league should seriously consider how it can reduce the workload on every individual.
For this reason the first change I would make to the league is purely economical. I would increase base payouts on all media and graphics by something between 25-35%. This is just enough I believe to make media more appealing to more users. Without completely ballooning the economy. Personally I'm of the belief that nothing should stay stagnant. This is part of the reason I believe the league has become exactly that. Something has to change even if it doesn't work
The second change I would make is also economy based but for a different reason. We're going to start paying people for their PTs. This one is a bit more difficult to fairly balance. Whether is should be by word or a set value for each one. I think the best solution is to do a set value of around 250 thousand or so per PT.
Next on the docket. All fantasy participants are getting 1 tpe regardless of final standings. Some I'm sure will argue this will only make players meme and forget about their fantasy rosters. However I would argue this doesn't significantly deviate from what already happens in fantasy and should therefore not be an issue. It is after all only 1 tpe.
The final thing I would do is make PT or offseason passes purchasable by all users. What the pricing should be for these I cannot say.
Task 13.
I think it's time someone talks about the New York Silverbacks. I think New York could very easily contend for a championship this season. They have a great roster full of young players, and they play in the ASFC which is arguably the easier of the two conferences. The bulk of their roster is only just now reaching their primes. There are still some concerns though. Primarily this lies within their QB Malcom Savage. Who is likely only viable for one more season. While they do have Blaine Falco on their send down sheet. I'm not sure he'll be ready to lead the team when the rest of the roster will be at their peak.
So the major question for whether or not this team can challenge Arizona becomes. Can Savage do enough? and if he can't. Who can they get to win it all? Unfortunately for the Silverbacks. I'm not sure there is. Although unlikely, they could try and give Colorado a call around the trade deadline. Depending on where each team is in the playoff race, it may be possible to pull of a qb swap. Though I doubt it would be possible without New York paying a premium. This could still payoff for them, they'd get a least an extra year out of Laughlove as opposed to Savage.
Of course we still need to mention their defense. Defensively New York is a bit of a mess. They have nice piece here and there, but they lack a group that I can point to and say is elite. Though most of this will improve due to the fact that it's a very young defense. They could also look for secondary and defensive line help come the trade deadline. Going this route would not cost as much, and is probably more likely than pulling off a qb swap, but where's the fun in that?