Tier 1: 7. 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.
I want to talk about my overall experience in general so far in the International Simulation Football League (ISFL) to include the ISFL Rookie League, DFSL.
I started off as a free agent pick up to the Norfolk Seawolves since I came right after the draft for DSFL S46. It was a little overwhelming with all the tasks and things that needed to be done in the (what felt like) short amount of time, but I wanted to do as much as possible to play catch up with the rest of my rookie class. You can immediately tell the difference from a first-time player versus someone who is a veteran in the league and on their third or fourth player. Veterans can use the money that they have been saving up to immediately hit that max TPE of 250 as fast as possible. That is where I want to be, but I know that it takes time and a lot of hard work to get there.
My overall experience in DSFL was fun and engaging. I think that has a lot to do with the team I was on and the great people in it. My general managers were really engaging and helped me stay on track to success. I believe Linebacker South West did a great job in his DFSL rookie year, almost getting triple digits in tackles. I worked alongside other great defensive players that helped push South West to be the best that he could be. I was getting more and more comfortable knocking out tasks such as weekly predictions and activity checks. I just felt like I was not earning as much as I would like to in order to keep up with the rest of my class. What did I do to keep up with them, you ask? I turned to gambling and let me tell you something. My gambling record was not pretty, and I did the opposite of helping me out. I lost around 15 million in gambling for the first year. That might not sound like a lot to some veterans who have triple digit millions but for a first-time user it was devasting. Needless to say, I needed to find an alternate solution in order to make money.
ISFL draft was upon us as soon as I felt like I was just getting my sea legs. There were plenty of teams that scouted me (all of them were great scouts) and that made me feel valued. I know that I won’t be a first-round pick going into my first year, but I know I wanted to be on a team that really felt like I can be a big part of what they have going on. Orange Count Otters (OCO) drafter South West using the thirty eight pick in the third round of the draft. There is not a moment like being drafted by a team. It gives you the “warm and fuzzies”.
OCO needed new blood in the form of a cornerback, and I was more than willing to accommodate my team as needed. Making the switch was not a terrible process. The biggest thing is the calculations of TPE and making sure you distribute accordingly for a cornerback to be useful. I would also be staying down in the DFSL until I am needed in the team. I was perfectly fine with staying with Norfolk Seawolves for another year.
I wanted to contribute and earn more so I can continue growing. I got a job as a Sim Assistant and helped Norfolk with scouting talent. I had a great time doing both and will continue to until my help is not needed anymore. My first year as a cornerback was not pretty. I did not get a single interception that year as a capped cornerback. Disappointing for sure. I had time to reevaluate my attributes and reached out to some valuable cornerbacks in the league for advice.
OCO has made the call to bring me up from DFSL. It is bittersweet knowing that I won’t be playing for Norfolk as South West anymore (as far as I know) but I’m excited to help out OCO in any way that I can.
I want to talk about my overall experience in general so far in the International Simulation Football League (ISFL) to include the ISFL Rookie League, DFSL.
I started off as a free agent pick up to the Norfolk Seawolves since I came right after the draft for DSFL S46. It was a little overwhelming with all the tasks and things that needed to be done in the (what felt like) short amount of time, but I wanted to do as much as possible to play catch up with the rest of my rookie class. You can immediately tell the difference from a first-time player versus someone who is a veteran in the league and on their third or fourth player. Veterans can use the money that they have been saving up to immediately hit that max TPE of 250 as fast as possible. That is where I want to be, but I know that it takes time and a lot of hard work to get there.
My overall experience in DSFL was fun and engaging. I think that has a lot to do with the team I was on and the great people in it. My general managers were really engaging and helped me stay on track to success. I believe Linebacker South West did a great job in his DFSL rookie year, almost getting triple digits in tackles. I worked alongside other great defensive players that helped push South West to be the best that he could be. I was getting more and more comfortable knocking out tasks such as weekly predictions and activity checks. I just felt like I was not earning as much as I would like to in order to keep up with the rest of my class. What did I do to keep up with them, you ask? I turned to gambling and let me tell you something. My gambling record was not pretty, and I did the opposite of helping me out. I lost around 15 million in gambling for the first year. That might not sound like a lot to some veterans who have triple digit millions but for a first-time user it was devasting. Needless to say, I needed to find an alternate solution in order to make money.
ISFL draft was upon us as soon as I felt like I was just getting my sea legs. There were plenty of teams that scouted me (all of them were great scouts) and that made me feel valued. I know that I won’t be a first-round pick going into my first year, but I know I wanted to be on a team that really felt like I can be a big part of what they have going on. Orange Count Otters (OCO) drafter South West using the thirty eight pick in the third round of the draft. There is not a moment like being drafted by a team. It gives you the “warm and fuzzies”.
OCO needed new blood in the form of a cornerback, and I was more than willing to accommodate my team as needed. Making the switch was not a terrible process. The biggest thing is the calculations of TPE and making sure you distribute accordingly for a cornerback to be useful. I would also be staying down in the DFSL until I am needed in the team. I was perfectly fine with staying with Norfolk Seawolves for another year.
I wanted to contribute and earn more so I can continue growing. I got a job as a Sim Assistant and helped Norfolk with scouting talent. I had a great time doing both and will continue to until my help is not needed anymore. My first year as a cornerback was not pretty. I did not get a single interception that year as a capped cornerback. Disappointing for sure. I had time to reevaluate my attributes and reached out to some valuable cornerbacks in the league for advice.
OCO has made the call to bring me up from DFSL. It is bittersweet knowing that I won’t be playing for Norfolk as South West anymore (as far as I know) but I’m excited to help out OCO in any way that I can.