Task 23:
If the league implemented a pro bowl type event. Strongman/bodybuilding events for our offensive line and defensive line. Let the big boys show off their impressive strength in more than just throwing each other to the ground. Let’s watch them lift some big stones and heavy weights. Not to mention it’s just good exercise and more of a glimpse into the life of an offensive lineman or a defensive lineman that others might not get to see as much. On top of that, throw in a tug-of-war. Offensive line vs Defensive line. Wide Receivers vs Corners in a dodge ball game could be exciting. The two positions known for catching balls dueling it out in a game of catching and dodging would allow them to show off skills they might not get to during a normal game.
I think players like Chuck Roth will dominate in a competition like I mentioned above. Though I’m sure in the next couple of seasons there will be some new prospects willing to give Chuck and others a run for their money. Pure test of strength and endurance for a guy who had nine pancakes in one game should be an easy feat. If he can throw around two hundred to three hundred and fifty pound men then I’m sure he could chuck hundred kilogram stones around.
Task 13
My experience in the league so far has been amazing. Joining groups like this, not specifically sports sims but large older communities in general, can be rough for newcomers. A lot of the time people tend to have cliques and tight knit communities. The members of the community have been more than welcoming. Between just talking to people in the regular discord to getting a peek into a couple of locker room discords. Everyone has been super helpful and accommodating and I’ve found the whole process to be straightforward and simple to understand.
While I haven’t been drafted, I have gone and watched a few of the previous ones and have talked to others about their experience. The whole process has me super hyped up for the draft and to see where I go. I’d like to give a shout out to the Kansas City Coyotes, the Portland Pythons and the London Royals for letting me hang out in their discord and making me feel like a member of a community. It’s been a great experience to see what it’s like from more than just the standard discord environment. It feels like a lot of time and effort has gone into building the community and “locker rooms”. People seem to be genuinely interested in what they’re doing and what other people are doing as well. So much so that they’re willing to give tips and tricks to newcomers.
Hanging out in Discords has been fun. Between just meeting people and discovering the distraction that is Epic RPG. I’ve had a blast just talking to people and talking a bit of smack here and there. Meeting new players and vets alike has given me a pretty good idea on how most, if not all, the people in the sim are. It doesn’t feel like anyone is treated differently because of the position they play. Which was a big worry for me when I first joined.
I have also been given a little taste with an interview from a few teams already. It’s been exciting to see the different and same things that teams look at. How it's more than just stats on a paper waiting to be graded.
Creating a player was an excellent experience and even when I struggled to figure out how to make a Wiki, Mag was kind enough to explain it. And I got it up and running with ease afterwards. Gaining TPE has been interesting with all the different ways that there are to earn it. Between training, equipment and tasks points. So far there feels like there is a decent amount to do.
So in conclusion, I am super excited to get drafted for the first time and look forward to making friends and winning games with whatever team I get drafted to.
Task 19:
If the league implemented a pro bowl type event. Strongman/bodybuilding events for our offensive line and defensive line. Let the big boys show off their impressive strength in more than just throwing each other to the ground. Let’s watch them lift some big stones and heavy weights. Not to mention it’s just good exercise and more of a glimpse into the life of an offensive lineman or a defensive lineman that others might not get to see as much. On top of that, throw in a tug-of-war. Offensive line vs Defensive line. Wide Receivers vs Corners in a dodge ball game could be exciting. The two positions known for catching balls dueling it out in a game of catching and dodging would allow them to show off skills they might not get to during a normal game.
I think players like Chuck Roth will dominate in a competition like I mentioned above. Though I’m sure in the next couple of seasons there will be some new prospects willing to give Chuck and others a run for their money. Pure test of strength and endurance for a guy who had nine pancakes in one game should be an easy feat. If he can throw around two hundred to three hundred and fifty pound men then I’m sure he could chuck hundred kilogram stones around.
Task 13
My experience in the league so far has been amazing. Joining groups like this, not specifically sports sims but large older communities in general, can be rough for newcomers. A lot of the time people tend to have cliques and tight knit communities. The members of the community have been more than welcoming. Between just talking to people in the regular discord to getting a peek into a couple of locker room discords. Everyone has been super helpful and accommodating and I’ve found the whole process to be straightforward and simple to understand.
While I haven’t been drafted, I have gone and watched a few of the previous ones and have talked to others about their experience. The whole process has me super hyped up for the draft and to see where I go. I’d like to give a shout out to the Kansas City Coyotes, the Portland Pythons and the London Royals for letting me hang out in their discord and making me feel like a member of a community. It’s been a great experience to see what it’s like from more than just the standard discord environment. It feels like a lot of time and effort has gone into building the community and “locker rooms”. People seem to be genuinely interested in what they’re doing and what other people are doing as well. So much so that they’re willing to give tips and tricks to newcomers.
Hanging out in Discords has been fun. Between just meeting people and discovering the distraction that is Epic RPG. I’ve had a blast just talking to people and talking a bit of smack here and there. Meeting new players and vets alike has given me a pretty good idea on how most, if not all, the people in the sim are. It doesn’t feel like anyone is treated differently because of the position they play. Which was a big worry for me when I first joined.
I have also been given a little taste with an interview from a few teams already. It’s been exciting to see the different and same things that teams look at. How it's more than just stats on a paper waiting to be graded.
Creating a player was an excellent experience and even when I struggled to figure out how to make a Wiki, Mag was kind enough to explain it. And I got it up and running with ease afterwards. Gaining TPE has been interesting with all the different ways that there are to earn it. Between training, equipment and tasks points. So far there feels like there is a decent amount to do.
So in conclusion, I am super excited to get drafted for the first time and look forward to making friends and winning games with whatever team I get drafted to.
Task 19: