(S47) PT #1 - Remember Me for Centuries

[Baron1898]

(S47) PT #1 - Remember Me for Centuries

Complete the weekly Point Task to earn 3 TPE! All written responses must be at least 150 words. PT's may be submitted in another language, if you mention what language you are translating into, to make the job of the grader easier.

Do not claim this TPE until it has been graded and posted to the S47 claim thread. This task is due next Sunday, March 31st, 2024 at 11:59 EDT. Have fun and get writing!

Written option: With the league's fiftieth season only around half a year away, reflect on your own history in the league. What memories and moments of your time in the ISFL are you most fond of? Tell the story and explain why it stands out. If you prefer, write about your player's most important memories instead.

Graphic option: Create a graphic that in some way represents, explains, or commemorates a particularly special event for you or for your player.

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[papalinator]

What history? Bob Kronkowski has not had any snaps in the ISFL so far. In the DSFL, he had a relatively strong showing, especially for a TE. 71 catches (1st, 2nd was 63) for 522 yards (2nd, 1st was 523). He did not record a TD on the year, but that can be explained by his presence on the same team as Benn and Patter, who combined for 35 TD on the year, which was more than every other team put up on the year. I think Kronk can be forgiven not scoring when on the same team as 2 capped WR who literally broke and tied the previous TD record. With Patter getting called up, Kronk will have the targets to shine in Tijuana, especially with the Duck-man returning at QB. This will truly be a make or break season to see if Kronkowski can rise to the occasion or fall back to the mediocrity that most TE's fall victim to.

[woelkers]

As we enter our 47th season of ISFL football, I celebrate a milestone of my own; I have been in this league for thirty seasons, and am rapidly approaching my fifth anniversary in the league. I have made my share of mistakes in those thirty seasons, and I have learned a great deal in those five years, and those facts taken together are cause for some celebration in their own way, but for this point task, I think it is of greater value to reflect on my accomplishments in my time here.

I have served as the general manager of three different franchises in four different locations. I managed to secure two Ultimini titles for the Grey Ducks alongside my close compatriots @Revolution5 and @Bauer, and then added an Ultimus title to my trophy case with @Frick_Nasty and the Yeti. I brought an entirely new franchise into the league in the form of the Silverbacks, who would go on to win two Ultimus titles of their own the season after I left the team in the capable hands of my friends @zaynzk and @TheRocheLimit. Those eleven seasons running teams resulted in four GMotY awards, two at each level of play, some of them arguably even deserved.

I have also twice served as the RM Head, ushering countless rookies into the league, most notably during the unprecedented growth of S21, S22, and S25. I had the privilege of serving alongside numerous incredible individuals during my time as RM Head, but chief among them are @SchwarzNarr and @RussDrivesTheBus, both of whom I am proud to have worked with, as they have served this league selflessly and deserve the utmost respect for their work here.

Now, as we approach the turn of the half-century mark of ISFL seasons, I am serving in my most daunting role to date: DSFL Commissioner. We live in troubled times in the DSFL, and it is not easy to seemingly hold the reins, but I hope the next time we have a point task asking us to reflect on our history in this league, at least a handful of users examine my tenure with fondness.

[yonggarius]

Recently, I celebreated 4 year anniversary of joining ISFL. While there has been a 1.5 year long patch of inactivity in the middle of that 4 year period due to my military service, but even subtracting that I spent a lot of time here. During my time in the league, I was someone who was always more involved with DSFL than the ISFL. While I have been a war room member for the Colorado Yeti for a significant amount of time, I have held DSFL related jobs - namely DSFL war room member, rookie mentor (which is the job I was most proud of, and aspires to get back on) and finally DSFL HO. This close association with the DSFL stems from the fact that I have cherished my first contact with the lelague so much to the point it is one of my fondest memories in this league. I will never forget how my first DSFL draft season was like, with all the hectic scouting going on and everyone hanging out and having a great time in then- brand new Dallas locker room. This has inspired me to let others experience what I have so much enjoyed, and led me to get into jobs dealing with rookies.

[Murtsi]

Wow we are really coming up to 50 seasons in the ISFL, and just that sentence alone tells me how long I have been here as when I joined back in Season 17, this league was still known as the NSFL. Back then the league was definitely still learning how to behave and function, with many things working, but at times it was definitely a wild wild west of a place and probably many can attest to that. I think looking back the moments that I was the most fond of was when I was a rookie mentor. I don’t know what the situation is now, but back then they were the most sought after jobs and there was a lot of competition. Getting the job felt great and the other rookie mentors who I shared for company were some of the best people I have gotten to know and can still call friends to this day. Thank you to everyone who made it so I stayed in the league back in those days

[omg]

As someone relatively new to the ISFL proper, I really haven’t been in the league long enough to have any fond memories. The closest my player has even gotten to the field is the Prospect Bowl, so that’s not really anything to write home about. I’ve had some fun with some more outside the box media submissions, and seeing the positive reactions to those has been cool. I’ve also had fun popping into game night on Discord the last couple Sundays for some Codenames action. Overall though I’d have to say my favorite ISFL adjacent memories have been from the nearly two years I’ve spent playing Town of Salem on the Discord server (as well as the occasional game of Werewolf on the other server). I was mostly an outsider at first thanks to MMFLEX dragging me in but as the games went on I’ve gotten to know some cool people, watch some great memes develop, and even witness a few mental breakdowns. Both playing and modding have been a blast and give me something to look forward to every week.

[ACynicalGamer]

As a season 48 new-create, it's pretty impossible for me to have any timeless memories of the league at this point. I'm guessing the things that I've experienced so far that will stand out and stick with me in the future are what follows:

The Prospect Bowl

My first experience of dot football, with an excited chat full of yappers, was an electric experience. The atmosphere the guys generated in the discord really got everyone hyped to watch some dots fly around a screen. My excitement around this was helped by my guy receiving a DPOG award which was pretty cool.

The Draft

I think the one moment I've experienced so far that will stick with me the most was my first draft. Again, the S48 rookie class was ever present in the discord and everyone was very excited. I ended up going in the first round which was awesome, and the locker room seemed gassed to have got me on board. 

Defensive Captain as a Rookie:

This was a huge surprise to me, but I was pretty excited that the guys made the decision to pick me as Defensive Captain, despite it being my first year in the league. I look forward to getting more and more involved in the team and the league as a whole.

#GOBOATS

[Opera_Phantom]

It is crazy to think that a simple r/nfl post would create something that became a decent part on my life. I would never expect that some crazy concept about a sim league would be so fun. First time i had heard about discord, also.
Met a lot of different crazy people, got involved in a bunch of league work because i really wanted to help it grow and be a really inviting place for everyone, learned a lot about some tools and the best way to use them, that in some ways helped me dealing with in real life stuff.
So, all in all, while with some hard times, globally there is nothing but good things to say about the league and the people who are involved in it. Player 3 is reaching its peak for sure, so number 4 will be here sooner rather than later, unless the league folds for some reason. Maybe. What would I do after?

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[Fangorn]

My tale so far is a whirlwind. From my humble beginnings to reaching the pinnacle of success in the Ultimini, I've left my mark. But amidst the cacophony of cheers and clashes, some memories do stand out, you know?
 
I mean my very first game in the DSFL, clad in the Dallas Birddogs' jersey, feelin’ the crackle of anticipation in the air like electricity. Steppin’ onto that field for the first time, wastin’ no time, layin’ down the Hammer.. my way.. through the Seawolves defense and scoring those two thunderous touchdowns. It was a debut for the ages, settin’ the stage for my meteoric rise. I’ll never forget it.

My role kinda evolved quickly into like the cornerstone of the offense. I cherish our Ultimini victory after what was a tough season. I mean I had some lows myself, not gettin' the touches, the yards.. lettin' my frustrations build up. And with the disappointin’ regular-season record, we defied the odds. We came back from that. We were fueled by the camaraderie forged we forged as the Birddogs. I was with the best quarterback in the DSFL, Chappy McChapperson, and the Seventh Rounder and Lane Frost III.. Greenbeans on D.. we just got that momentum y’know? Unstoppable when we came together.

Amidst all that the glitz and victory an' that stuff… I gotta remember the tough losses and the adversity that tested my resolve and all of us. It wasn't just about touchdowns and leadin’ the league with rushing tuddies or accolades or whatever; it was the feeling of validation, vindication, realisin’ that all the blood, sweat, and tears had led me, led us, to that moment.

In the end, it's these memories that define my journey. They are the moments I'll carry with me to the ISFL as an Otter. And as I reflect on the DSFL, I do it with a smile and thunder in my heart.

[Drizzy]

The league running for almost 50 seasons is something to be incredibly proud of, and credit has to be given to anyone who's played any part in ensuring that this community and game has kept going strong for coming on for 7 years at this point. My personal favourite memory of my time in the league here is hard to define to one moment, but it would probably cover the general period in the S20s. This was a time when COVID lockdowns were in place all around the world and there wasn't really a lot to do besides get on Discord and talk with ISFL friends. The community around this point became super active and I got the chance to spend time hanging out with so many different people in the league through various locker rooms. It made what was a really dark and difficult time a lot easier and played a huge part in making everyday life a bit more tolerable. I've lost touch with a lot of the guys I got close with here during that time but I'd love to be able to strike up some of those S20s friendships again!

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