(S44) PT #4 - Let the Good Times Roll

[ztarwarz]

There's a number of fun experiences and a number of funny experiences I could name. For the former, I have fond memories of scoring a nearly walkoff long score, I even wrote an article about it, back with my first player. S30 was also really fun until the Ultimus. Speaking of the Ultimus, winning last season on Baltimore was great even if I was more of a bit part. As for hilarity, I'm not sure anything topped the back to back Ultimus wins of S24 and S25 for the heavily underdog Sabercats over the Yeti, though the Retrospace, a Retrospective thread and assorted fallout was exceedingly funny, keeping in mind I did not have any personal skin in the game.

Honestly, though? The all time draft I did with other ISFL members over last season was really, really fun, and might be my choice for my single favorite moment. Thanks to those who participated, we got some nice comments and some nice content out of it.

[thewhovian]

I have not been a part of the ISFL for many seasons, in fact this is my very first season! However there a still a few memories that have stood out to me, and some memories I am looking forward to making. First off of the memories that are my favorites thus far, I have to say being scouted was very fun! The conversations were some of my first introductions to the league workings and people I would be meeting, and they did not disappoint. My other favorite memory was then of course being drafted to Bondi. It was extra special to me to go to the same team my husband started on, and get to hang out in a locker room with others I’d heard about, but now get to make my own memories with. Upcoming memories; I’m hoping to have a fun time hosting game-day, go through a second round of scouting, and of course get drafted to an ISFL team of my own!

[Sizzzle]

As a first time rookie I do not have a wealth of memories to draw on for this prompt. However, my first game is one that I will remember for a long time. Me and several of my fellow Norfolk members all joined one another in call to watch the Week 1 simulation. Our game was a slog. But the defense, which most of the people in call were apart of, played phenomenally, allowing only 6 points on 4+ redzone trips. We got another crucial stop in time to give our offense the ball back for a two minute drill to end the game. Then our offense, who up to that point had made no trips to the opposing redzone, marched down the field methodically. They converted several big plays, including a 1st and 20, and scored with spare change on the game clock to secure us our first victory! Not only was the game infinitely more stressful and exciting to watch than I had anticipated, but being able to do so with my teammates made it all the better!

[Rabidsponge21]

https://probaseballexperience.jcink.net/...t&p=644446   - PBE PT

[oilmandan]

I've been in the ISFL a few years now, but was only a very casual member with my first player Stewart Hellraiser. So with a more invested effort in my current player Stetson David, I don't have many memories to pull from yet. But I'd have to say in the short span, S42 was easily my favourite. It all started with the ISFL draft and being chosen by Honolulu, which was very high up on my hopeful destinations. Even though I did languish a little, I was pretty stoked by my future home. Then the season began in Norfolk, and what a ride! The regular season flew by and the wins, yards and tuddys kept racking up. I didn't put too much thought in my own accolades as the Seawolves went on a crazy run and won the Ultimini. We put on a huge show too. Good times. Once things turned to the awards, I didn't realize the season I had in comparison to my peers that year and in DSFL history. Most receiving touchdowns in a season and an MOP win was definitely the icing on a very yummy cake that season

[J0EB]

I first joined the league in Season 22, the largest reddit class in history. This was an amazing time for the league and I made a lot of cherished memories during my first player's career. From GMing in Norfolk to being a lifelong Philly player. I could seriously write for so long about those days gone by. But I want to focus on a more recent memory that I've made with Klaus. After a long break from the league, I finally returned to my old team Norfolk and the locker room atmosphere has been just as wonderful and welcoming as I remembered. The team is full of great people and friends. During week one, a lot of us watched the game live in voice chat and we won an insane defensive battle. Winning after a 2 minute drill drive down the field to score a TD putting us up by 1 point. There were a lot of exclamations and cheering as we drove down the field to win it. This was a really fun way to return to the league after so long, and it reminded me how happy these dumb dots can make me lol. It was so exhilarating and moments like these stand out when looking back on ones career, so I know I'll remember that game for a while.

[FootballIsCool]

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[Murtsi]

Well, I will have to say that yes I have been in the International Simulation Football League for quite a while because when I joined it I was called the National Simulation Football League so take that as you will. I have seen quite a few things during my time in the league, but there are a lot of good times during that. The first one that comes to mind is my time being a rookie mentor and the great group of people that was. I feel like we formed a real bond throughout that time and we still keep in touch a lot even though we are not all in the league or that active and have our own fantasy football league as well! Another special moment that I remember and will always remember was our first Ultimus win with the Yellowknife Wraiths. My memory is foggy as an old man on what season it was but we had been to four straight Ultimus games before this and in true Buffalo Bills fashion had lost all of them. So when we were in our fifth straight Ultimus and won that, it is probably my favorite Sim league moment ever and I might have actually shed a tear and kudos to the whole team who went through all those losses and deserved that win

[jollyjiggs]

I've got lots of great memories. The highlights for me, in order:

Having @lordcoolcats rap my draft selection to Norfolk during the DSFL draft presentation

Getting 188 receiving yards on 4 receptions in week 3 vs Dallas my rookie season (it's lame as hell to link this but it makes me happy  )

Getting to meet @MMFLEX during the scouting process, I didn't end up in HON but he's been one of my best friends on the site so it still makes the highlight reel for me

Getting selected to be a rookie mentor

Going from 3rd round draft pick in the DSFL to 1st round draft pick in the ISFL and then promptly getting hammered as I was getting added to the Crash LR

@Hydrium making me learn the Sailor Moon theme song so I could sing it as I announced NOR's draft pick during the live presentation (maybe this is more of a lowlight)

Becoming Co-GM of Norfolk

And the most recent highlight, winning my first game as NOR GM with a last second TD while on voice chat with my team

There will, without a doubt, be many more memories to come. I don't think it's any surprise to me what many of my memories are based on. A lot of them are related to either the draft or the scouting process, and I've said since my first day on the site that I think that is the most fun part about the league. Another pattern is that many of them are DSFL related. The DSFL is honestly just wildly entertaining, and I think the best classes are the ones that had a great DSFL experience. If you have fun in the DSFL, you will probably have fun in the ISFL too.

[soevil]

To be honest I don't have a ton of great memories. I've been in the league since April of 2022 (wow a year and a half already!?) and I have already had a fair bit of drama. My best memories I guess are when I was asked to take over as Co-GM for Kansas City not too long after I started in the league. It was my favorite time in the league - I was new, excited about all the TPE and stats to come, preparing for the ISFL draft where I was a first round hopeful, everything was coming up Milhouse! You know how the rest of the story goes. I would be lying if I said I wasn't a little jaded. My reputation has kept me from engaging in the league in the ways I want to, which I understand is my own fault. I made my bed and now I have to sleep in it, but these days it just feels like I'm just going through the motions. (171 words)