(S43) Offseason Task

[FootballIsCool]

23. What are your thoughts on the sim engine? What sort of improvements would you make to the sim engine if given the opportunity?

I joined the league just as we switch to the most recent simulation engine, so what we currently have is all that I know. I will say that the change is probably a very good thing. From what I have been informed is that the previous simulation engine was largely figured out and that there were some positions, like offensive line, that were deemed worthless for a player to be occupying that position. But they are now relevant. Since we are a few seasons into the new simulation engine, it has what you would want in a simulation engine. It has a fair bit of randomness that feels like your team is not completely doomed if you are playing against a roster that is "far and away a better TPE". This allows for playoffs and individual games to feel far more meaningful and allows upsets and that is good for entertainment and in return is good for the league. With these positives that does not mean that this simulation engine does not have it's own set of flaws. The one initial issue that I had with the game was the lack of display of post game stats. This has since been remedied with displaying of the box scores. Kudos to the simulation team for adding that bit. Overall from what I have heard the switch was largely a success and an improvement over the old simulation engine. Not sure how I feel about the changes to the removal of individual positional awards.  I would absolutely buff fullbacks they seem largely underutilized and as attributes just very bad half backs due to speed being so important in the game. Fullbacks have the potential to be a really cool and unique position.

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24. You’re in charge of entertainment for the Ultimus or Ultimini half-time show. What would you do?

The headliner for this half-time show is the former artist formerly known as Prince.

Starting out the entertainment the ghost of Prince’s past, blouse and all will rise through the middle of the stage on a pedestal and will challenge Charlie Murphy, Eddie Murphy and his crew to a basketball game titled “shirts vs blouses”. Prince’s crew will blow out the Murphy boys. Prince will open up with a cover of Queen’s hit song “We will rock you”.  Then a smooth transition into Eddie Murphy’s hit song, “Party all the time”. That’ll then transition into Prince’s song “Let’s go Crazy” followed up by “Baby I’m a Star”. Doves will be released and there will be a dancing brigade that will be dropping some sick choreographed moves. As Prince and the Revolution start playing “1999” the pastel colors everywhere really made you feel like you were partying like it was 1999. Followed by the classic "Raspberry Beret". Then all of a sudden it begins to rain right as the lights dim down low and "Purple Rain" is then performed.

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27. 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)

I would have been a Full back. I would have been like Tampa Bay Legend Mike Alstott, a true threat when running the ball. I would have actually made running the ball as a full back. However I would also have the ability to ground and pound everyone on the field. The main reason I would like to be a fullback is because they are just offensive linemen with hands. They also serve up quite a considerable amount of pancakes to all of the friends on the team. That’s why being a fullback would be amazing. It would also like to see the ball every once in a while with handoffs and would live to show off my celebration dance that I have been planning on showing off. It is called the spruce shake. I will leave that to the imagination of what that is but I will likely get fined for it. Kids will need to avert their eyes from the Television because of it but it will be good for the environment

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29. What team do you think has the best branding in the league? Why?

There are a lot of teams in the league that have some really great brandings but I think the team that has the best branding in the league is the Colorado Yeti.  I would consider the Yeti to be my favorite branding because of their use of black as a focal point with how colorful this logo is by using the Colorado state flag. Everything is on a red backdrop in front of which is the Colorado flag’s iconic C outlined in royal blue in front of what is assumed to be a yeti but it is actually just a silhouette of what is unknown. In addition to that I think of all of the potential ways you could portray a missing link or yeti going with something unknown and lacking in detail was the right move. This is a team branding that I could see at a professional level and is something that I would happily purchase merchandise for.

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[crazylemire]

24. During the next half time show it is rumored too be heard that Taylor Swift will be preforming there is talks of multi million dollar numbers been thrown around in these talks in is rumored that it ranges from three too eight million dollar range. There are also some other rumors going around that there could be a hologram of Tupac and Biggie with snoop dogg preforming in person this would be another crazy situation too happen if this were too take place. Another name being thrown around is Blue face we know he has been popping off on social media but do not know if this would be best option having Blueface preforming as we dont know if it would be postive outlook too football fans there was some thoughts that possibly retired NFL star Atonio brown could drop his new album via Championship game crazy as all hell i really hope that does not unfold

36.+2.5 TPE - SHL affiliate

[katarn22]

17) After a very solid game on both offense and defense for the Outlaws, Sherwin Blue Jr. was crowned as MVP for Arizona. With 3 touchdowns total, he very much helped propel the Outlaws to another Ultimus victory. With the championship title now in hand, Sherwin heads out to his favorite theme park to celebrate, Disney World. Sherwin had gone to Disney several times growing up, but after dedicating his life to the game of football he had not been back since. This time, however, he was determined to make the most of the trip. First stop would be Galaxy's Edge where he was going to do everything; building his own droid and lightsaber, hitting up the cantina, going on the Rise of the Resistance ride. That alone took up a whole day. Next up was Animal Kingdom, Sherwin being a big giraffe lover was determined to see them. Finally on the last day, the Magic Kingdom and Epcot combo. Sherwin Blue took a page out of Instagram and proposed to his long time girlfriend in front of Cinderella's castle. It was truly a trip to remember.

18) Ryan McBean is a larger than life presence, not just physically but also in terms of his personality. Ryan McBean is a jovial man who loves meeting new people, so he is very much looking forward to the drafts. To make a pitch to the DSFL GM's, McBean will work hard not just on but off the field. He gives 100% effort every single play because he understands that the little things can add up to big results. Additionally, McBean is happy to be a mentor to those looking to improve his game. While he is a rookie himself, he enjoys working with and helping others as he feels a personal sense of satisfaction in helping. Finally, McBean would be able to provide the team with recommendations for the best pizza places wherever they may be to play their games. Being somewhat of a pizza snob himself, he will always research ahead of time and discover where the top-rated places are before heading out to a new city. This is sure to keep team morale high.

23) Having been around for a few years now, I think DDSPF21 is overall a 7/10. It is an improvement over DDSPF16 in some ways, while a downgrade in others. I'll go over the things I like and dislike with it. To start off, I enjoy being able to see the ball travel through the air. I know this is a very minor thing that has little real impact on the game but as a viewer, it is much easier to follow the ball then to watch it teleport to a receiver as it did in DDSPF16. I also think the game presentation and play by play in 21 is much more aesthetically pleasing. Having the play by play text reset every play is nice, along with highlighting potential turnovers. Now for the bad stuff. I do not work with the sim too much anymore, but two big things that bug me are the removal of exhibition games, and the game's GUI/menu. The removal of exhibition games was a big bummer because, while it didn't kill sim testing entirely, it made it much more difficult. The in-game menus, as compared to DDSPF16, load much slower and requires many more clicks to do the same thing. Overall, though, I think the sim transfer was warranted and I'm glad it went smoothly.

26) While Ryan McBean was fortunately dealt a great hand in life in terms of both luck and genetics, what if this had not been the case? If Ryan McBean was not a gifted football player, it is hard to imagine what else he might be doing. However, if his namesake is anything to go off of, Ryan would be a professional bean consultant. While there is no formal name for someone who studies beans, Ryan would call himself "Master Bean". He would travel the world and consult with restaurants, recommending the best type of beans for each dish to compliment the tastes and aesthetics they were going for. From the common kidney bean, to the exotic black ivory coffee bean, Ryan would be an expert in it all. Besides, beans are a great source of protein and there is an infinite number of ways to season and dress them up. The job would never get old for him.

[Bubba]

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[LHarm]

11. The clock struck zero.

LeHarm James threw off his helmet and looked at the scoreboard in disbelief.  The screen read 9-31 as Kansas City's players and fans erupted into cheers.

He touched his neck to make sure it wasn't tender from the whiplash this game had given him.  Coming into this game, Dallas basically had a clear shot at the playoffs. 8-4 should be a record that would practically guarantee a playoff appearance in most leagues where half the teams make the playoffs.  Even then, they didn't technically have it in the bag due to Norfolk and Tijuana nipping at their ankles.  Sure, whatever.  This game, they'd go to the Coyotes and prove that they were better than the 4-8 team that would make it over one of the three 7+ win teams in the South due to divisions.

He didn't account for the offense having 3 more turnovers than Kansas City.  Not to say that was it, he also held a big responsibility.  He was the clear DPOTY frontrunner heading into the final weeks, and his team needed him to rack up tackles.  Not only did he throw away that spot in this game, he wasn't even in the top 5 in tackles for his team.  The season wasn't over technically, but they weren't overcoming a 60-point differential against Tijuana.

There was no fairy-tale ending for James.  They ended up winning against London by a lot, but Tijuana did them no favors by winning their own game.  And so the 9-5 Dallas Birddogs sat out of the playoffs, looking on as Norfolk grabbed an elusive championship.  He didn't win the DPOTY obviously, just a random Pro Bowl experience in which he was outshown by everyone else there.  And so, as the curtain falls on this season, he wants to feel happy.  But in reality, he's salty and the person who's writing this is salty too.

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33. As a person joining the Chicago Butchers' roster this year, I can say that... GOD, OUR BRANDING ABSOLUTELY SUCKS!

Before I get into subjective matters, I'll mention the fact that the logo was made from assets we didn't make ourselves.  This means that I can't get a blanket with the Chicago Butchers logo on it like every single other team here.  WHERE'S MY GODDAMN BLANKET HEAD OFFICE?  For the purposes of this that we did own it, I'd still say to change it for subjective reasons.

I'm talking about the blood on the knife.  If we want to create a league that imitates the NFL with its branding, this is not the play.  Blood would not be featured on any professional sports team's logo unless it was the old XFL or something.  This is not about me being queazy, I've touched a human brain before at a medical camp.  What I am saying is that any logo with blood on it makes me think that an edgy 14-year-old who listens to My Chemical Romance made it.

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36. PBE Affiliate PT

[ScrambledEggs]

27. 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)
If linebacker wasn't an available position for my player, King Dedede most likely would not have the insane stats he has today. I've heard multiple times during my time in the ISFL that linebackers are absolute stat eaters, and King Dedede's performance shows that. He's been a beast. To answer the question, I feel like any offensive position besides offensive linebacker and maybe fullback would be out of place for King Dedede, so no quarterback, halfback, wide receiver, tight end, or anything like that. I don't think King Dedede would snap the ball to the quarterback very well either, so center is off the board. I would be open to playing guard or tackle however. For the defense, I wouldn't mind playing any position besides cornerback and free safety. Dedede's a linebacker, he shouldn't have too much trouble playing DT or DE, and King Dedede just seems like he could play strong safety. For the special teams, I would not choose any position. Probably the definitive position I would have picked would be the defensive tackle, because I don't think King Dedede have any trouble if he were to play that position and it makes sense.

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29. What team do you think has the best branding in the league? Why?
Well, I gotta say the Grey Ducks, at least in the DSFL. Not just because they're my (former) team, but because I like birds and the color blue. I prefer the one on the smilie, the new one is not as cool in my opinion. Also, the color scheme looks pleasing to the eye, especially on the newer one. I also really like the Pythons' branding because I like snakes and the Seawolves branding despite the fact that they defeated the Ducks in the Ultimini, which I don't appreciate at all. It looks cool in my opinion and navy blue and black are good. Moving on to the ISFL, that's a bit tougher. In the season 40 late joiner thread I said the Butchers, and the logo still looks pretty cool despite just being stylized text with a hand holding a cleaver. I'll go with that. Honorable mentions are the Copperheads, Crash, Hahalua, and Silverbacks.

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31. Make up an award for your player (or even someone else) to win for something not on the football field. (Written or Graphic Task)



36. Affiliate PT from either SHL/SSL/PBE. The Weeks must match with the timeframe of this Offseason Task. And you may only use a max of 1.

PBE Affiliate

[ItsFrenchie]

36. SHL Affiliate

[LeatherneckMike]

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[Punk42AE]

PBE Affiliate