The S29 DSFL Rules Summit has recently come to a close. GMs, Head Office members and the DSFL Simmer were encouraged to submit proposed changes to the rulebook and league procedure. With 14 ballots cast (8 teams, 3 HO members, 1 league commissioner, 1 league owner, and the DSFL simmer), 10 votes were needed for a proposal to pass.
*note: Bondi Beach's GMs, Kansas City's GMs, London's GMs, Minnesota's GMs, and 124715 voted but past the deadline. They have all been fined $2.5 million
Below is the full list of proposed rule changes and the final voting results for each.
1. Players added to teams via waivers have their contract pay for their rookie season reduced by $1M for every Activity Check thread that has CLOSED by the time that they are claimed off of waivers, counting since DSFL Week 1 games are played in each season.
5 For - 9 Against
Rule Does Not Pass
2. Add a subsection to the current rule VIII.C.1.d.i ("DSFL Specific Sim Rules - Offensive players") that reads:
"If an offensive player does not start in the Spread/Shotgun formation, they must start in both the Two TE and Shotgun 4 WR formations as long as all other rules are able to be satisfied."
11 For - 3 Against
Rule Passes
3. Delete these sections of the rulebook that are no longer relevant and are not enforced:
-VIII.D.6.a: "If a DSFL player becomes inactive during the off-season free agency period, the player's original team has 24 hours to sign him to an inactive contract. If they decide not to sign him, that player becomes an Inactive Free Agent."
-VIII.D.7: "If a player on a DSFL team is not assigned a depth chart spot at all for an entire season, the team must release that player to free agency."
14 For - 0 Against
Rule Passes
4. Depending on how many 200+ TPE call ups an organization has a season, they are given additional GM bots to help alleviate the penalty of losing a bunch of their players. The proposed scale is this:
2-4 Call ups is 1 additional GM Bot
5-8 Call ups is another additional GM Bot
9+ Call ups is one last additional GM Bot
This would mean it is possible for a team to have the normal 2 GM Bots, plus an additional 3 for a total of 5 GM Bots maximum.
This rule change would go into effect in S29 if passed. With the declining numbers in the DSFL right now, the extra roster help in the form of these extra GM bots is necessary immediately to provide the best experience for rookies.
13 For - 1 Against
Rule Passes
5. DSFL Awards Eligibility:
For a player to be nominated for awards in the DSFL, that player's user must have completed a minimum of 3 activity checks during that season for the player in question.
For a player to be nominated for the pro bowl, that player must be active at the time of pro bowl ballot creation, unless there are not enough active players to fill the ballot.
12 For - 2 Against
Rule Passes
Please feel free to tag @TomHanks with any questions!
*note: Bondi Beach's GMs, Kansas City's GMs, London's GMs, Minnesota's GMs, and 124715 voted but past the deadline. They have all been fined $2.5 million
Below is the full list of proposed rule changes and the final voting results for each.
1. Players added to teams via waivers have their contract pay for their rookie season reduced by $1M for every Activity Check thread that has CLOSED by the time that they are claimed off of waivers, counting since DSFL Week 1 games are played in each season.
5 For - 9 Against
Rule Does Not Pass
2. Add a subsection to the current rule VIII.C.1.d.i ("DSFL Specific Sim Rules - Offensive players") that reads:
"If an offensive player does not start in the Spread/Shotgun formation, they must start in both the Two TE and Shotgun 4 WR formations as long as all other rules are able to be satisfied."
11 For - 3 Against
Rule Passes
3. Delete these sections of the rulebook that are no longer relevant and are not enforced:
-VIII.D.6.a: "If a DSFL player becomes inactive during the off-season free agency period, the player's original team has 24 hours to sign him to an inactive contract. If they decide not to sign him, that player becomes an Inactive Free Agent."
-VIII.D.7: "If a player on a DSFL team is not assigned a depth chart spot at all for an entire season, the team must release that player to free agency."
14 For - 0 Against
Rule Passes
4. Depending on how many 200+ TPE call ups an organization has a season, they are given additional GM bots to help alleviate the penalty of losing a bunch of their players. The proposed scale is this:
2-4 Call ups is 1 additional GM Bot
5-8 Call ups is another additional GM Bot
9+ Call ups is one last additional GM Bot
This would mean it is possible for a team to have the normal 2 GM Bots, plus an additional 3 for a total of 5 GM Bots maximum.
This rule change would go into effect in S29 if passed. With the declining numbers in the DSFL right now, the extra roster help in the form of these extra GM bots is necessary immediately to provide the best experience for rookies.
13 For - 1 Against
Rule Passes
5. DSFL Awards Eligibility:
For a player to be nominated for awards in the DSFL, that player's user must have completed a minimum of 3 activity checks during that season for the player in question.
For a player to be nominated for the pro bowl, that player must be active at the time of pro bowl ballot creation, unless there are not enough active players to fill the ballot.
12 For - 2 Against
Rule Passes
Quote:Rules 2, 3 and 5 have passed, will be added to the rulebook, and will go into effect during the S30 off-season.
Rule 4 has passed, will be added to the rulebook, and will go into effect immediately.
Please feel free to tag @TomHanks with any questions!
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[OPTION]DSFL Regular Season Stats
[OPTION] Tackles: 106
[OPTION] TFLs: 7
[OPTION] FF/FR: 1/1
[OPTION] Sacks: 3
[OPTION] Interceptions: 3
[OPTION] Pass Deflections: 9
[OPTION]DSFL Regular Season Stats
[OPTION] Tackles: 106
[OPTION] TFLs: 7
[OPTION] FF/FR: 1/1
[OPTION] Sacks: 3
[OPTION] Interceptions: 3
[OPTION] Pass Deflections: 9
[OPTION] Touchdowns: 1
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[OPTION]DSFL Playoff Stats
[OPTION] Tackles: 25
[OPTION] TFLs: 0
[OPTION] FF/FR: 1/0
[OPTION] Sacks: 3
[OPTION] Interceptions: 0
[OPTION] Pass Deflections: 2
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[OPTION]DSFL Playoff Stats
[OPTION] Tackles: 25
[OPTION] TFLs: 0
[OPTION] FF/FR: 1/0
[OPTION] Sacks: 3
[OPTION] Interceptions: 0
[OPTION] Pass Deflections: 2
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[OPTION]ISFL Regular Season Stats
[OPTION] Tackles: 78
[OPTION] TFLs: 5
[OPTION] FF/FR: 1/2
[OPTION] Sacks: 8
[OPTION] Interceptions: 1
[OPTION] Pass Deflections: 8
[OPTION] Touchdowns: 0
[OPTION]ISFL Regular Season Stats
[OPTION] Tackles: 78
[OPTION] TFLs: 5
[OPTION] FF/FR: 1/2
[OPTION] Sacks: 8
[OPTION] Interceptions: 1
[OPTION] Pass Deflections: 8
[OPTION] Touchdowns: 0
[OPTION] Receptions: 419
[OPTION] Receiving Yards: 3681
[OPTION] Receiving Touchdowns: 25
[OPTION] Kick Return Yards: 5367
[OPTION] Kick Return TDs: 1
[OPTION] Punt Return Yards: 1651
[OPTION] Punt Return TDs: 5
[OPTION] Pancakes: 242
[OPTION] Kick Return TDs: 1
[OPTION] Punt Return Yards: 1651
[OPTION] Punt Return TDs: 5
[OPTION] Pancakes: 242
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[OPTION]ISFL Postseason Stats
[OPTION] Rushing Yards: 926
[OPTION] Yards per Carry: 4.56
[OPTION] Rushing Touchdowns: 7
[OPTION] Receptions: 44
[OPTION] Receiving Yards: 408
[OPTION] Receiving Touchdowns: 4
[OPTION] Kick Return Yards: 653
[OPTION] Kick Return TDs: 0
[OPTION] Punt Return Yards: 192
[OPTION] Punt Return TDs: 0
[OPTION] Pancakes: 28
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[OPTION]Trophy Case/Achievements:
[OPTION] S15 DSFL RBotY
[OPTION] S15 DSFL MVP
[OPTION] S16 Pro Bowler (RB)
[OPTION] S17 Pro Bowler (RB)
[OPTION] S18 RBotY
[OPTION] S18 PERotY
[OPTION] S18 OPotY
[OPTION]ISFL Postseason Stats
[OPTION] Rushing Yards: 926
[OPTION] Yards per Carry: 4.56
[OPTION] Rushing Touchdowns: 7
[OPTION] Receptions: 44
[OPTION] Receiving Yards: 408
[OPTION] Receiving Touchdowns: 4
[OPTION] Kick Return Yards: 653
[OPTION] Kick Return TDs: 0
[OPTION] Punt Return Yards: 192
[OPTION] Punt Return TDs: 0
[OPTION] Pancakes: 28
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[OPTION]Trophy Case/Achievements:
[OPTION] S15 DSFL RBotY
[OPTION] S15 DSFL MVP
[OPTION] S16 Pro Bowler (RB)
[OPTION] S17 Pro Bowler (RB)
[OPTION] S18 RBotY
[OPTION] S18 PERotY
[OPTION] S18 OPotY
[OPTION] S18 Pro Bowler (RB)
[OPTION] S19 Pro Bowler (RB & Returner)
[OPTION] S20 Pro Bowler (RB & Returner)
[OPTION] S21 Pro Bowler (OFlex & Returner)
[OPTION] S21 Ultimus Champion
[OPTION] S21 Ultimus MVP
[OPTION] S22 Pro Bowler (RB & Returner)
[OPTION] Most Rushing TDs in a DSFL season (S15, 20)
[OPTION] 3rd Most Rushing TDs in a DSFL season (S14, 18)
[OPTION] 3rd Most Rushing TDs in a DSFL season (S14, 18)
[OPTION] 5th Most Career Rushing Yards
[OPTION] 9th Most Career Rushing TDs
[OPTION] 7th Most Career Scrimmage Yards
[OPTION] 8th Most Career Scrimmage TDs
[OPTION] 5th Most Career Punt Return TDs
[OPTION] 5th Most Career All-Purpose Yards
[OPTION] 8th Most Career All-Purpose TDs
[OPTION] 4th Most Career Postseason Rushing Yards
[OPTION] 2nd Most Career Postseason Rushing TDs
[OPTION] 2nd Most Career Postseason Scrimmage Yards
[OPTION] 2nd Most Career Postseason Scrimmage TDs
[OPTION] 2nd Most Career Postseason Scrimmage TDs
[OPTION] 10th Most Career Postseason Kick Return Yards
[OPTION] 7th Most Career Postseason Punt Return Yards
[OPTION] 2nd Most Career Postseason All-Purpose Yards
[OPTION] 2nd Most Career Postseason All-Purpose TDs
[OPTION] 2nd Most Career Postseason All-Purpose TDs