10. Through a random lottery drawing, you have been named the league's new commissioner for a day. Congrats! What improvements would you make to the league if you had the power to do whatever you wanted?
I would restrict sim access and all forms of sim testing.
Whilst offering my opinion from a position of ignorance and no experience of sim testing whatsoever, I cannot help but feel that it takes away much of the charm of the league. Certain strategies will work better than others and it is currently open to individuals to discover those strategies through sim testing rather than through actual wins and losses as would be the case in live sport. RNG and guesswork may have more of an impact but that is very much the nature of sport. Banning access to the sim file would help combat over-optimisation. Once teams figure out what is good and what works, it becomes the only thing that teams will do. That lack of diversity of approach inevitably impacts players. I suggest it would be better for individuals to work out the best builds, attributes, approaches by teams etc rather than following a simple meta that is sim tested. Following changing metas that are based on flawed / changing human understanding would mean there is an ebb and flow to the league and evolutions may be more observable.
If there were more of a restrictive approach, in that there was less of an optimised understanding through sim testing, then the league may be far more diverse in terms of outcomes and approaches. Randomness is one of the biggest draws in sports, nobody knows who will win until the game is over. Knowing which teams are going to win the Ultimini and Ultimus on a pretty consistent basis is less of a draw (though I realise as I write this how dominant some teams are in real sports – often for differing reasons, such as increased financial resources etc). I would be interested to see how many people do sim testing and what the impact of such a ban would have.
#StopSimTesting #DiversityIsStrength
16. Describe your player and/or team’s journey through this latest season. What were the highlights? What were the lower points? What might you have done differently? What are your expectations for next season?
This latest season has been a rollercoaster ride like no other. From the highs of anticipation to the lows of disappointment, I've experienced it all. Let me lay it out for you.
The highlights? Well, there weren't many on the field for me personally. Being behind Shrubbery all season meant limited opportunities to showcase my skills. But there were glimmers of hope, moments where I felt the thunder coursing through my veins as I made those rare carries count. And let's not forget the news of Shrubbery's trade – finally, the chance to step into the spotlight as the lead running back for the Otters.
But with every high comes a low, brother. And the low points of this season were all too familiar – sitting on the sidelines, watching as my team fell short time and time again. The disappointment of our early exit in the ASFC Quarterfinals still stings a bitter reminder of what could have been.
Looking back, there are things I might have done differently. Maybe I could have pushed harder in practice, demanded more opportunities to prove myself on the field. But dwelling on the past won't get me anywhere, brother. It's all about looking forward, focusing on what's to come.
And what's to come? Well, next season is a blank canvas, waiting to be painted with the colours of victory. With Shrubbery gone and the lead role firmly in my grasp, I'm ready to show the world what I'm truly capable of. Sure, the Otters might be entering a complete rebuild, but that just means there's room for new stars to rise.
So mark my words, brother – next season, the Hammer is going to unleash a storm of thunder like never before. And when all is said and done, the Otters will rise from the ashes, stronger and fiercer than ever before. So watch out, league – because the Hammer is coming, and he's ready to take the world by storm!
I would restrict sim access and all forms of sim testing.
Whilst offering my opinion from a position of ignorance and no experience of sim testing whatsoever, I cannot help but feel that it takes away much of the charm of the league. Certain strategies will work better than others and it is currently open to individuals to discover those strategies through sim testing rather than through actual wins and losses as would be the case in live sport. RNG and guesswork may have more of an impact but that is very much the nature of sport. Banning access to the sim file would help combat over-optimisation. Once teams figure out what is good and what works, it becomes the only thing that teams will do. That lack of diversity of approach inevitably impacts players. I suggest it would be better for individuals to work out the best builds, attributes, approaches by teams etc rather than following a simple meta that is sim tested. Following changing metas that are based on flawed / changing human understanding would mean there is an ebb and flow to the league and evolutions may be more observable.
If there were more of a restrictive approach, in that there was less of an optimised understanding through sim testing, then the league may be far more diverse in terms of outcomes and approaches. Randomness is one of the biggest draws in sports, nobody knows who will win until the game is over. Knowing which teams are going to win the Ultimini and Ultimus on a pretty consistent basis is less of a draw (though I realise as I write this how dominant some teams are in real sports – often for differing reasons, such as increased financial resources etc). I would be interested to see how many people do sim testing and what the impact of such a ban would have.
#StopSimTesting #DiversityIsStrength
16. Describe your player and/or team’s journey through this latest season. What were the highlights? What were the lower points? What might you have done differently? What are your expectations for next season?
This latest season has been a rollercoaster ride like no other. From the highs of anticipation to the lows of disappointment, I've experienced it all. Let me lay it out for you.
The highlights? Well, there weren't many on the field for me personally. Being behind Shrubbery all season meant limited opportunities to showcase my skills. But there were glimmers of hope, moments where I felt the thunder coursing through my veins as I made those rare carries count. And let's not forget the news of Shrubbery's trade – finally, the chance to step into the spotlight as the lead running back for the Otters.
But with every high comes a low, brother. And the low points of this season were all too familiar – sitting on the sidelines, watching as my team fell short time and time again. The disappointment of our early exit in the ASFC Quarterfinals still stings a bitter reminder of what could have been.
Looking back, there are things I might have done differently. Maybe I could have pushed harder in practice, demanded more opportunities to prove myself on the field. But dwelling on the past won't get me anywhere, brother. It's all about looking forward, focusing on what's to come.
And what's to come? Well, next season is a blank canvas, waiting to be painted with the colours of victory. With Shrubbery gone and the lead role firmly in my grasp, I'm ready to show the world what I'm truly capable of. Sure, the Otters might be entering a complete rebuild, but that just means there's room for new stars to rise.
So mark my words, brother – next season, the Hammer is going to unleash a storm of thunder like never before. And when all is said and done, the Otters will rise from the ashes, stronger and fiercer than ever before. So watch out, league – because the Hammer is coming, and he's ready to take the world by storm!
Reginald Hammerfall
Dominating the Gridiron with Power and Precision | Hammering the competition | Unleashing the storm on every play!
#HammerTime #GridironGladiator
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Dominating the Gridiron with Power and Precision | Hammering the competition | Unleashing the storm on every play!
#HammerTime #GridironGladiator
Player Page | Player Wiki