10 TPE-
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.
So, something that’s always grabbed my attention since I started in this league is trying to figure out how everything works behind the scenes. Like, how do they get all the numbers into the system to make the sims run? And how does the production team actually work? I like to think of myself as a pretty analytical person, so I enjoy trying to understand this stuff, but honestly, I still don’t really get a lot of it. There’s so much going on that it’s hard to wrap my head around all of it.
For example, something I’ve been wondering is whether upgrading just one point in something like speed or hands makes that big of a difference. Will I notice an immediate improvement, or is it better to just save up and wait until I can make a bigger upgrade all at once? I find myself overthinking this all the time. It’s not like the game gives you a clear guide on how impactful those little upgrades are. Sometimes I feel like making small tweaks doesn’t do much, so it’s hard to know whether I should just wait and save up more before upgrading.
Aside from the mechanics of the game, I’m also super curious about how the league itself got started. Was it just a bunch of football fans hanging out on Discord and one day decided, “Hey, let’s start a league”? I kind of picture it that way—just a few people who love football and had a lot of free time coming together to create something like this. I’m really interested in knowing more about that part of the story, like how the early seasons of the league looked. Was it just a few people throwing numbers into a simulator and then watching dots move across the screen? That kind of grassroots start is something I’d love to know more about.
Then there are the teams. How did every team get its name? I’ve noticed that some names sound like a mix of NFL teams or other sports franchises. With how creative this community seems to be, I’d guess there’s more to it than just copying existing teams. I wonder if people came up with backstories for their teams. If that’s the case, I’m all for it. I love lore. Whether it’s about video games, TV shows, or whatever I’m into, having some kind of backstory makes things way more fun for me. Knowing a team's origin story or why they chose a certain name would definitely help me feel more connected to the league.
And honestly, that’s the main thing for me. I’m not just here for the stats and numbers, although those are cool too. I want to understand how the league came together and get more immersed in the community. For someone like me, who enjoys watching videos and reading stuff about the things I’m passionate about, having those extra details would definitely make this experience more enjoyable. I know some people are more into the competitive aspect of the league, but for me, it’s also about understanding the bigger picture—like the lore behind the teams, the history of the league, and how it all came to be.
So yeah, I guess that’s where my head is at. On the one hand, I’m trying to figure out whether small upgrades actually matter, and on the other, I’m curious about the creative side of the league and the stories behind it. I feel like the more I know about how things work and how it all started, the more invested I’ll be. At the end of the day, I’m just trying to get the most out of this league, and understanding both the technical side and the history would really help me enjoy it more.
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.
So, something that’s always grabbed my attention since I started in this league is trying to figure out how everything works behind the scenes. Like, how do they get all the numbers into the system to make the sims run? And how does the production team actually work? I like to think of myself as a pretty analytical person, so I enjoy trying to understand this stuff, but honestly, I still don’t really get a lot of it. There’s so much going on that it’s hard to wrap my head around all of it.
For example, something I’ve been wondering is whether upgrading just one point in something like speed or hands makes that big of a difference. Will I notice an immediate improvement, or is it better to just save up and wait until I can make a bigger upgrade all at once? I find myself overthinking this all the time. It’s not like the game gives you a clear guide on how impactful those little upgrades are. Sometimes I feel like making small tweaks doesn’t do much, so it’s hard to know whether I should just wait and save up more before upgrading.
Aside from the mechanics of the game, I’m also super curious about how the league itself got started. Was it just a bunch of football fans hanging out on Discord and one day decided, “Hey, let’s start a league”? I kind of picture it that way—just a few people who love football and had a lot of free time coming together to create something like this. I’m really interested in knowing more about that part of the story, like how the early seasons of the league looked. Was it just a few people throwing numbers into a simulator and then watching dots move across the screen? That kind of grassroots start is something I’d love to know more about.
Then there are the teams. How did every team get its name? I’ve noticed that some names sound like a mix of NFL teams or other sports franchises. With how creative this community seems to be, I’d guess there’s more to it than just copying existing teams. I wonder if people came up with backstories for their teams. If that’s the case, I’m all for it. I love lore. Whether it’s about video games, TV shows, or whatever I’m into, having some kind of backstory makes things way more fun for me. Knowing a team's origin story or why they chose a certain name would definitely help me feel more connected to the league.
And honestly, that’s the main thing for me. I’m not just here for the stats and numbers, although those are cool too. I want to understand how the league came together and get more immersed in the community. For someone like me, who enjoys watching videos and reading stuff about the things I’m passionate about, having those extra details would definitely make this experience more enjoyable. I know some people are more into the competitive aspect of the league, but for me, it’s also about understanding the bigger picture—like the lore behind the teams, the history of the league, and how it all came to be.
So yeah, I guess that’s where my head is at. On the one hand, I’m trying to figure out whether small upgrades actually matter, and on the other, I’m curious about the creative side of the league and the stories behind it. I feel like the more I know about how things work and how it all started, the more invested I’ll be. At the end of the day, I’m just trying to get the most out of this league, and understanding both the technical side and the history would really help me enjoy it more.