12) This task is exclusive to non-recreate rookies of the S23 class and later. In 400 words or more, how has your experience been in the league? Who have you met that has made your time here more fun, friendly, and exciting? Have you been satisfied with your player’s early start? What was it like being drafted for the first time? Do you have any comments or suggestions for the entire league that you think should be implemented?
I have to say that as a rookie to the league, and sim leagues in general, the management of the DSFL is of the most importance. I’ve shared my frustration elsewhere about other pieces already, so I want to talk about the importance of the locker room, especially for rookies.
When you are looking, and realizing as a rookie, that you won’t be a part of the ISFL for several seasons, (even though you get drafted after one year), it is of the utmost importance to have DSFL leadership that is not only knowledgeable, but also encouraging as well. Sim leagues become made up of a variety of people, but can typically be split into two groups: those who care a lot about the sports and the stats, and those who care more about the socialization over something you enjoy.
When you have a large group of players who are really into the socialization aspect of a shared love (in this case, football), it’s important to make sure that the DSFL is a place they want to be. As a rookie who entered mostly at waivers, the rookie chat was not that active, and it felt as though everyone had already been invited to prospect chats, and were a part of locker rooms and not the general rookie chat. It made that first week between joining and being picked up on waivers one where I almost quit due to the slight isolation from others.
Having been able to then join Norfolk, however, things were incredibly different. Joining a locker room makes things completely different for rookies, and a good locker room is critical (this is where great General Managers is key). Blasoon and J0EB have been some of the most inviting and kind general managers in the league. While they might be less vocal outside of the locker room, they have worked really hard to make sure that every player feels cared for and cared about. By creating a place where users feel a little bit more safe to share their concerns, their frustrations, or to ask the dumb questions they might not publicly, it definitely helps to create a league where user retention remains high.
The locker room that has been created is one where players who have retired, recreated, and have been redrafted onto other DSFL teams still want to stay and chat and interact. It’s a locker room where NSFL call-ups want to hang out and help. A locker room where we are always Norfolk Best Folk. The locker where Scorp instantly worked on getting a !moose command to bring up moose gifs because they made me happy. (Juni, I love you too, but in my quest for finding pieces of the locker room that were standing out, it’s mostly me trying to talk you out of gambling, or linking you panda clothes). If it wasn’t for the locker room and the atmosphere which previous General Managers cultivated, and the current General Managers have continued to care for and grow, I would have left this league after two weeks. Because of the locker room, I am legitimately sad to leave my time in the DSFL.
Tl;dr - the locker room is everything for rookies, so rookie mentors, make sure that all rookies get into locker rooms, especially when the DSFL chat starts dying, and especially after the initial slugs of rookies have made it into prospect chats.
19) Make a scouting report for any of the ISFL or DSFL draftees. Show their stats, abilities, TPE, highlights, or anti-Semitic Instagram posts. I’m joking about that last one, please don’t bring up bigotry.
Following up on the scouting report I submitted about Daria Guava-Fresca. As you know there’s one more game to be played for the season - my hope is that the stats continue to shine for her through this final game. I can’t imagine there to be a lot of falling after she’s been able to improve so much throughout the season, particularly with the last several weeks - massive boosts in TPE. Lots of money, so she will be able to fight regression for a while and purchase max equipment for many years to come. Hopefully will continue to output at this level, it’s been impressive for a late to the game rookie.
Scouting Report:
Name: Guava-Fresca
Team: Norfolk
Rookie: S24
221 Total TPE - 80 Kick Power, 89 Kick Accuracy
* due to the time, report made pre-final game - has no bearing on final decision, still top kicker in the draft pool.
Stats:
XPA: 28, XPM: 27 - 96.4% A+
3rd highest in the league -> only due to low TD count
FG:
Attempted: 23
Made: 21
91.3% A-
#1 in league pre game 16. Multiple made at 40+ yards. (11 /12). Longest - 54 yards
Punting: 64 punts -> total yards 2827 - 44.2 yd avg
Long: 61 - 9/64 inside 20 (14%)
Other:
Active & involved
$$ for training -> creative, out of the box play calls
Strong headed + strong willed
Loves spotlight (team interviews?)
Passionate
Player of the game against coyotes
![[Image: draft_reprot.png]](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/293066324635156480/734873584568238211/draft_reprot.png)
18) Create a billboard, magazine cover, or video game cover depicting a superstar of the league. Graphics only.
![[Image: pt_18.png]](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/293066324635156480/734865008307077200/pt_18.png)
I have to say that as a rookie to the league, and sim leagues in general, the management of the DSFL is of the most importance. I’ve shared my frustration elsewhere about other pieces already, so I want to talk about the importance of the locker room, especially for rookies.
When you are looking, and realizing as a rookie, that you won’t be a part of the ISFL for several seasons, (even though you get drafted after one year), it is of the utmost importance to have DSFL leadership that is not only knowledgeable, but also encouraging as well. Sim leagues become made up of a variety of people, but can typically be split into two groups: those who care a lot about the sports and the stats, and those who care more about the socialization over something you enjoy.
When you have a large group of players who are really into the socialization aspect of a shared love (in this case, football), it’s important to make sure that the DSFL is a place they want to be. As a rookie who entered mostly at waivers, the rookie chat was not that active, and it felt as though everyone had already been invited to prospect chats, and were a part of locker rooms and not the general rookie chat. It made that first week between joining and being picked up on waivers one where I almost quit due to the slight isolation from others.
Having been able to then join Norfolk, however, things were incredibly different. Joining a locker room makes things completely different for rookies, and a good locker room is critical (this is where great General Managers is key). Blasoon and J0EB have been some of the most inviting and kind general managers in the league. While they might be less vocal outside of the locker room, they have worked really hard to make sure that every player feels cared for and cared about. By creating a place where users feel a little bit more safe to share their concerns, their frustrations, or to ask the dumb questions they might not publicly, it definitely helps to create a league where user retention remains high.
The locker room that has been created is one where players who have retired, recreated, and have been redrafted onto other DSFL teams still want to stay and chat and interact. It’s a locker room where NSFL call-ups want to hang out and help. A locker room where we are always Norfolk Best Folk. The locker where Scorp instantly worked on getting a !moose command to bring up moose gifs because they made me happy. (Juni, I love you too, but in my quest for finding pieces of the locker room that were standing out, it’s mostly me trying to talk you out of gambling, or linking you panda clothes). If it wasn’t for the locker room and the atmosphere which previous General Managers cultivated, and the current General Managers have continued to care for and grow, I would have left this league after two weeks. Because of the locker room, I am legitimately sad to leave my time in the DSFL.
Tl;dr - the locker room is everything for rookies, so rookie mentors, make sure that all rookies get into locker rooms, especially when the DSFL chat starts dying, and especially after the initial slugs of rookies have made it into prospect chats.
19) Make a scouting report for any of the ISFL or DSFL draftees. Show their stats, abilities, TPE, highlights, or anti-Semitic Instagram posts. I’m joking about that last one, please don’t bring up bigotry.
Following up on the scouting report I submitted about Daria Guava-Fresca. As you know there’s one more game to be played for the season - my hope is that the stats continue to shine for her through this final game. I can’t imagine there to be a lot of falling after she’s been able to improve so much throughout the season, particularly with the last several weeks - massive boosts in TPE. Lots of money, so she will be able to fight regression for a while and purchase max equipment for many years to come. Hopefully will continue to output at this level, it’s been impressive for a late to the game rookie.
Scouting Report:
Name: Guava-Fresca
Team: Norfolk
Rookie: S24
221 Total TPE - 80 Kick Power, 89 Kick Accuracy
* due to the time, report made pre-final game - has no bearing on final decision, still top kicker in the draft pool.
Stats:
XPA: 28, XPM: 27 - 96.4% A+
3rd highest in the league -> only due to low TD count
FG:
Attempted: 23
Made: 21
91.3% A-
#1 in league pre game 16. Multiple made at 40+ yards. (11 /12). Longest - 54 yards
Punting: 64 punts -> total yards 2827 - 44.2 yd avg
Long: 61 - 9/64 inside 20 (14%)
Other:
Active & involved
$$ for training -> creative, out of the box play calls
Strong headed + strong willed
Loves spotlight (team interviews?)
Passionate
Player of the game against coyotes
![[Image: draft_reprot.png]](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/293066324635156480/734873584568238211/draft_reprot.png)
18) Create a billboard, magazine cover, or video game cover depicting a superstar of the league. Graphics only.
![[Image: pt_18.png]](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/293066324635156480/734865008307077200/pt_18.png)
![[Image: Untitled_drawing4.png?ex=65189885&is=651...a7e4ddfd2&]](https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/906612704905666593/1157434655218352178/Untitled_drawing4.png?ex=65189885&is=65174705&hm=723bcd75bd49d3fa16b31bd7ebf7e536fca998ba339a37ec7590f00a7e4ddfd2&)
![[Image: 62699_s.gif]](https://signavatar.com/62699_s.gif)