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7. This task is exclusive to non-recreate rookies of the S35 class and later. In 300 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?
People in this league are extremely welcoming. I would say in terms of general helpfulness, I haven't talked to a single person who didn't at least attempt to answer a question I had. As far as anyone that stands out for this season, I would have to go with the NOLA staff. The amount of detail and ease of reading they put into their contract definitions (assuming they wrote it), and the amount of time they spent answering questions for me was very much appreciated. I also really like how they set up the communication line between GM and the player, never thought of it before myself so I got a nice kick out of it.
I was very satisfied with my player's first full season, last season he only played two games and only recorded a tackle per game. For this year he significantly increased those numbers and even got a handful of sacks while he was at it. Even though he didn't reach LB numbers, I was still extremely satisfied with what he did. I was disappointed in his Run defense, though that could easily be a result of my poor planning with stat allocation. Something that also made me sad was seeing the occasional running back solo block my giant of a player, along with running backs also just simply running around them.
Being drafted was nice, though I did start to lose track of all the conversations that were going around. As for suggestions, I'm surprised that for Updaters, that the "Team done" isn't done in the spreadsheet for easier tracking. I would assume there is a reason for it but it was just something I was thinking about this weekend. Also I unfortunately missed the start of the draft and was notified by the GM messaging, nice surprise, but I just wish I was able to catch it all.
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25. Imagine your current position was not available to be picked when you created your player. What other position would you have picked, and why? (Written Task)
With the knowledge of the Sim League that I have now, I feel that if Defensive Tackle wasn’t available that I would choose Safety. The main reason for this would be growing up as a Steelers fan, I was lucky to be able to watch Troy Polamalu every week during the football season. Along with Polamalu, when the Ravens played against us Ed Reed would be the defensive player I enjoyed watching. I always thought it was so great that I could watch two amazing safeties who played a completely different style of game both in the same division and playing in the same era. Even with the knowledge that no Sim would allow the craziness that Polamalu was able to create on the field, I would choose Safety any day. As for the archetype, I feel that I would likely choose Center Fielder, although Ball Hawk would be a close second.
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17. Your team has announced that they will be laying ground on a new stadium next season. What additions would you like to see included in it. (Written Task)
Without knowing much about the current stadium, I would add many things associated with dogs and dog culture, with a focus on bird hunting. First there would be a nice statue of a Bird Dog, whichever mascot is, just because a statue of a good boy is a nice touch. Along with that, scattered throughout the stadium walkways and outside areas would be little carnival games and you shoot at ducks, which celebrates bird dog culture. I don't know if this last thing would even be good for dogs, but it would be nice if there was a dog friendly area outside of the stadium. It would have TVs for people, a nice off leash zone, and some dog friendly eating places. This park-like area would be free to attend, celebrate dogs and dog culture, and drive non-ticketed and non-gameday attendance up, encouraging businesses to open and keeping the area lively.
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7. This task is exclusive to non-recreate rookies of the S35 class and later. In 300 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?
People in this league are extremely welcoming. I would say in terms of general helpfulness, I haven't talked to a single person who didn't at least attempt to answer a question I had. As far as anyone that stands out for this season, I would have to go with the NOLA staff. The amount of detail and ease of reading they put into their contract definitions (assuming they wrote it), and the amount of time they spent answering questions for me was very much appreciated. I also really like how they set up the communication line between GM and the player, never thought of it before myself so I got a nice kick out of it.
I was very satisfied with my player's first full season, last season he only played two games and only recorded a tackle per game. For this year he significantly increased those numbers and even got a handful of sacks while he was at it. Even though he didn't reach LB numbers, I was still extremely satisfied with what he did. I was disappointed in his Run defense, though that could easily be a result of my poor planning with stat allocation. Something that also made me sad was seeing the occasional running back solo block my giant of a player, along with running backs also just simply running around them.
Being drafted was nice, though I did start to lose track of all the conversations that were going around. As for suggestions, I'm surprised that for Updaters, that the "Team done" isn't done in the spreadsheet for easier tracking. I would assume there is a reason for it but it was just something I was thinking about this weekend. Also I unfortunately missed the start of the draft and was notified by the GM messaging, nice surprise, but I just wish I was able to catch it all.
314 Words
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25. Imagine your current position was not available to be picked when you created your player. What other position would you have picked, and why? (Written Task)
With the knowledge of the Sim League that I have now, I feel that if Defensive Tackle wasn’t available that I would choose Safety. The main reason for this would be growing up as a Steelers fan, I was lucky to be able to watch Troy Polamalu every week during the football season. Along with Polamalu, when the Ravens played against us Ed Reed would be the defensive player I enjoyed watching. I always thought it was so great that I could watch two amazing safeties who played a completely different style of game both in the same division and playing in the same era. Even with the knowledge that no Sim would allow the craziness that Polamalu was able to create on the field, I would choose Safety any day. As for the archetype, I feel that I would likely choose Center Fielder, although Ball Hawk would be a close second.
152 Words
17. Your team has announced that they will be laying ground on a new stadium next season. What additions would you like to see included in it. (Written Task)
Without knowing much about the current stadium, I would add many things associated with dogs and dog culture, with a focus on bird hunting. First there would be a nice statue of a Bird Dog, whichever mascot is, just because a statue of a good boy is a nice touch. Along with that, scattered throughout the stadium walkways and outside areas would be little carnival games and you shoot at ducks, which celebrates bird dog culture. I don't know if this last thing would even be good for dogs, but it would be nice if there was a dog friendly area outside of the stadium. It would have TVs for people, a nice off leash zone, and some dog friendly eating places. This park-like area would be free to attend, celebrate dogs and dog culture, and drive non-ticketed and non-gameday attendance up, encouraging businesses to open and keeping the area lively.
151 words