08-13-2022, 07:22 PM
(This post was last modified: 08-13-2022, 07:23 PM by caravaggio. Edited 1 time in total.)
Tier 2
Task 7: New User Survey
I’m still pretty new to the ISFL, and my character is still waiting for the DSFL draft before finding out what team he will be hanging with the next 2-3 seasons. But I was picked up off waivers by the Kansas City Coyotes to finish out last season, and have met most of the DSFL GMs recently during the scouting period, and have been invited to check out many locker rooms. I’ve also been hitting the pavement looking for a league job, and got to talk to the function leads while working on my applications. All this leads to a fantastic introduction to many people in the league, and a great sampling of what the league has to offer. It’s still early, but initial reviews are great, the league is incredibly welcoming of new players and helping them get into the rhythm of the league.
The rookie tasks are well laid out and logical. They do an excellent job at creating a foundation of files for the player, and setting them up for regular updates. I’m also a fan of the claim button, it makes updates pretty easy to do. The only thing that feels like it could be improved is the weekly game presentation, having some type of commentary or stat call outs during the sim over neutral music would make the games much more engaging.
I created an offensive lineman to start, and unfortunately it’s really hard to see how they are doing given the sparse statistics, but it still feels good to contribute to the league and team by improving on an OL bot. I only got to play in a few games before the season ended, and at minimum TPE at that. Next season will be a lot more fun as I can get a lot more points into strength, pass blocking, and run blocking. I’ll also get to see a steady improvement in performance (at least I hope I do). And I’m excited for DSFL draft night, it will be fun to see where I end up, especially after so many engaging conversations with DSFL GMs this week.
Task 10: Player Biography
Walrus Jones was born a young football prospect on New Year’s Day, 2029. He was the child of parents that did not play football, and in fact had no athletic skills to speak of at all. Walrus was named after his grandfather Walrus, which is a family name often passed down in the Jones family.
Football came very late to Walrus, and he did not play an organized game until his Junior year of college at the University of Florida. The team’s offensive line was decimated in the now famous firecracker hay ride tragedy of 2049, and forced the university to search for walk-ons to replenish the team and be able to field a competitive roster. To do this they had to dig deep. Really deep. Jones was selected among his classmates due to his raw size and strength, not because of any particular speed, intelligence, or technique. His first season in college was very poor, racking up many penalties for false starts, illegal hands to the face, and in one particularly bad game, “Giving him the business” call that resulted in a 1 game suspension. While things looked bleak, he was able to reflect on his errors and come back in shape and determined for a solid senior season. The season was disastrous, and the 2050 Gators finished 10th in their division, with a record of 3-10, and the entire coaching staff fired. Out of that dumpster fire, Walrus was a bright spot, showing great improvement in his intelligence and discipline, and starting every game for the team.
Now the DSFL draft is approaching, and Walrus is nervously awaiting to see who he’ll play offensive line for next season. He’s been told that he’s almost certainly going to start, mainly because league rules require it. Maybe from these humble beginnings he can cultivate a higher level of play, and even make it to the ISFL someday.
Task 7: New User Survey
I’m still pretty new to the ISFL, and my character is still waiting for the DSFL draft before finding out what team he will be hanging with the next 2-3 seasons. But I was picked up off waivers by the Kansas City Coyotes to finish out last season, and have met most of the DSFL GMs recently during the scouting period, and have been invited to check out many locker rooms. I’ve also been hitting the pavement looking for a league job, and got to talk to the function leads while working on my applications. All this leads to a fantastic introduction to many people in the league, and a great sampling of what the league has to offer. It’s still early, but initial reviews are great, the league is incredibly welcoming of new players and helping them get into the rhythm of the league.
The rookie tasks are well laid out and logical. They do an excellent job at creating a foundation of files for the player, and setting them up for regular updates. I’m also a fan of the claim button, it makes updates pretty easy to do. The only thing that feels like it could be improved is the weekly game presentation, having some type of commentary or stat call outs during the sim over neutral music would make the games much more engaging.
I created an offensive lineman to start, and unfortunately it’s really hard to see how they are doing given the sparse statistics, but it still feels good to contribute to the league and team by improving on an OL bot. I only got to play in a few games before the season ended, and at minimum TPE at that. Next season will be a lot more fun as I can get a lot more points into strength, pass blocking, and run blocking. I’ll also get to see a steady improvement in performance (at least I hope I do). And I’m excited for DSFL draft night, it will be fun to see where I end up, especially after so many engaging conversations with DSFL GMs this week.
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Task 10: Player Biography
Walrus Jones was born a young football prospect on New Year’s Day, 2029. He was the child of parents that did not play football, and in fact had no athletic skills to speak of at all. Walrus was named after his grandfather Walrus, which is a family name often passed down in the Jones family.
Football came very late to Walrus, and he did not play an organized game until his Junior year of college at the University of Florida. The team’s offensive line was decimated in the now famous firecracker hay ride tragedy of 2049, and forced the university to search for walk-ons to replenish the team and be able to field a competitive roster. To do this they had to dig deep. Really deep. Jones was selected among his classmates due to his raw size and strength, not because of any particular speed, intelligence, or technique. His first season in college was very poor, racking up many penalties for false starts, illegal hands to the face, and in one particularly bad game, “Giving him the business” call that resulted in a 1 game suspension. While things looked bleak, he was able to reflect on his errors and come back in shape and determined for a solid senior season. The season was disastrous, and the 2050 Gators finished 10th in their division, with a record of 3-10, and the entire coaching staff fired. Out of that dumpster fire, Walrus was a bright spot, showing great improvement in his intelligence and discipline, and starting every game for the team.
Now the DSFL draft is approaching, and Walrus is nervously awaiting to see who he’ll play offensive line for next season. He’s been told that he’s almost certainly going to start, mainly because league rules require it. Maybe from these humble beginnings he can cultivate a higher level of play, and even make it to the ISFL someday.
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