What type of GM are you, what's your focus ?

Darkiller · 10-22-2003, 04:06 PM

What's your style ?
Offensive minded ? defensive minded ? on which player do you build your team on ? etc..etc..

Mysefl, I cleary have an offensive approach (west-coast style offense). I place a huge emphasys on the QB obviously who has to be the team leader, being able to carry the team on his shoulders. He's very instrumental in the eventual success of my teams.

On defense, I focus on Defensive Ends and Cornerbacks to have a good mix of pass-rush and pass-coverage with hopefully big plays coming from both (which would result in sacks & interceptions).

So to sum-up, and without revealing "anything that should be hidden to my future competitors"

I'm a west-coast offense GM and will apply that to my team (as I've always done in my FOF careers AND my TCY careers)

KWhit · 10-22-2003, 04:11 PM

I had to edit this. It was my 1500th post and it was lame.

I couldn't let #1500 suck that bad.

Not that this one's any better, but .....

HornedFrog Purple · 10-22-2003, 04:12 PM

Defense... defense.... defense... Offense is just a way to get my defense back on the field.

Running the ball is my gameplan. Passing the ball has a 1/3 chance of doing anything productive.

Ben E Lou · 10-22-2003, 04:16 PM

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Originally posted by HornedFrog Purple
Defense... defense.... defense... Offense is just a way to get my defense back on the field.

Running the ball is my gameplan. Passing the ball has a 1/3 chance of doing anything productive.

I heart HFP.

"When you throw the ball, three things can happen. Two of them are bad."

TroyF · 10-22-2003, 04:31 PM

Good old Woody.

I like to think of myself as a Shula or Parcells type guy. If my team is better suited pounding Joe Morris in the middle 25 times, I'll do that. If it's better off having Bledsoe throw for 4,000 to get to the big game, I'll do that.

I'll see what my talent is suited for and develop a game plan and strategy around that.

I won the FOFC ALL-TIME challenge by building up a strong O-Line and running game to go with a terrific defense. I'm not against going the other direction.

TroyF

GrantDawg · 10-22-2003, 04:32 PM

I'm a smashmouth guy, but I'm not totally adverse to the pass. More balanced, I guess. Call it a "ball-control" offense and a strong defense.

Samdari · 10-22-2003, 04:36 PM

Bad. I am a very bad GM.

Fritz · 10-22-2003, 04:38 PM

I'm the type to comment on the UPS drivers legs.

Kodos · 10-22-2003, 05:07 PM

I believe if you get the right 2nd-string punter, the sky is the limit.

And Fritz, you're right: he does have nice legs.

albionmoonlight · 10-22-2003, 05:27 PM

I am a socialist GM, by which I mean that I will make my general admission tickets all $1, while I will charge 10,000% the league average for corporate skyboxes.

Stick it to the man; power to the people.

TroyF · 10-22-2003, 05:34 PM

A second punter is one of my top priorites.

TroyF

Subby · 10-22-2003, 06:06 PM

Its all about field position. And blitzing. And making those West Coast Offense pussies renounce their god.

Vince · 10-22-2003, 06:10 PM

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Originally posted by Subby
Its all about field position. And blitzing. And making those West Coast Offense pussies renounce their god.

Bill Walsh forever man!

Senator · 10-22-2003, 06:32 PM

Two words.

Jim Mora.

My plan is to get the most talented players year to year and lead them to the depths of mediocrity.

cuervo72 · 10-22-2003, 08:04 PM

I am a Chevy Chevette GM. With rotting floorboards and a "drop" ceiling, driver door panel missing and a hatch that won't lock. And a sunbleached hood.

TroyF · 10-22-2003, 08:17 PM

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Originally posted by Senator
Two words.

Jim Mora.

My plan is to get the most talented players year to year and lead them to the depths of mediocrity.

Don't forget the teary eyed tirades after you losses.

TroyF

Anthony · 10-22-2003, 09:33 PM

smashmouth

Celeval · 10-22-2003, 09:50 PM

Preference draft: Punter #1. Hell yeah.

Chief Rum · 10-23-2003, 02:42 AM

Speed. Quickness. Aggressiveness. Hard-hitting.

That's my style. Big safeties who hit like tons. Shut down cornerbacks who take chances. Sideline-to-sideline linebackers, and quick, shifty d-linemen. On offense, a versatile, multi-option style of attack, with a balance of run and pass. Think the Rams, but with a slightly stronger emphasis on the run, and with a longer passing attack.

CR

Vegas Vic · 10-23-2003, 03:14 AM

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Originally posted by TroyF
Don't forget the teary eyed tirades after you losses.

"Playoffs?!? Playoffs?!? We suck!!!"

mckerney · 10-23-2003, 08:45 AM

Go big (and good) on offensive and defensive line above all else and pound out the ball on the ground.

cthomer5000 · 10-23-2003, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by albionmoonlight
I am a socialist GM, by which I mean that I will make my general admission tickets all $1, while I will charge 10,000% the league average for corporate skyboxes.

Stick it to the man; power to the people.

I always did something similar. I would have the lowest ticket prices in the league, and absurdly high luxury box prices.

Blackadar · 10-25-2003, 08:00 PM

Speed never has an off day, to quote Jimmy Johnson.

I like the ball-control run game on offense and a good shutdown corner in the secondary so I can stick 8 in the box and not get burned on the long ball. A fast free safety also helps.

Buccaneer · 10-25-2003, 08:02 PM

What kind of GM am I? Whatever the Recommend button gives me(and it better be good). Other than that, scrictly front office.

Ben E Lou · 11-05-2003, 04:40 PM

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Originally posted by Buccaneer
What kind of GM am I? Whatever the Recommend button gives me(and it better be good). Other than that, scrictly front office.

How I hope we can micromanage our way to victory in this version!

cuervo72 · 11-05-2003, 09:14 PM

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Originally posted by SkyDog
How I hope we can micromanage our way to victory in this version!

The eleven day retort.

Ben E Lou · 11-05-2003, 09:52 PM

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Originally posted by cuervo72
The eleven day retort.

Give a brutha a break. It took me that long to come up up with that retort.

cuervo72 · 11-05-2003, 11:01 PM

Ok....

I'll give you credit for hounding Bucc with more subtlety than Shorty with Franklin(noble)

Ben E Lou · 11-06-2003, 05:16 AM

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Originally posted by cuervo72
Ok....

I'll give you credit for hounding Bucc with more subtlety than Shorty with Franklin(noble)

Oh gee, THAT'S a compliment. I'm more clever than a 17-year-old midget who appeared to be sniffing glue last night then?

Buccaneer · 11-06-2003, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SkyDog
How I hope we can micromanage our way to victory in this version!

...and how I hope that there is enough randomness so I can laugh at all those spending too much time micromanaging with very little to show for it.

[hey, only took one day to come up with that! What happens when I completely ignore that 9 yr old glue-sniffin' punk]

Fritz · 11-07-2003, 12:26 AM

I want to be in Bengalneer's division.

HornedFrog Purple · 11-07-2003, 11:45 AM

make him think twice about getting that non-athletical QB eh?

primelord · 11-07-2003, 12:05 PM

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Originally posted by SkyDog
Oh gee, THAT'S a compliment. I'm more clever than a 17-year-old midget who appeared to be sniffing glue last night then?

I wouldn't go that far.

korme · 11-07-2003, 02:55 PM

you guys rock!

Ben E Lou · 11-10-2003, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Buccaneer
...and how I hope that there is enough randomness so I can laugh at all those spending too much time micromanaging with very little to show for it.

[hey, only took one day to come up with that! What happens when I completely ignore that 9 yr old glue-sniffin' punk]

In all seriousness, if the human can't improve his fate significantly by game planning himself as opposed to letting the AI handle it, then what is the point of even having the D-I-Y feature in the game?

cuervo72 · 11-10-2003, 07:33 AM

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Originally posted by SkyDog
In all seriousness, if the human can't improve his fate significantly by game planning himself as opposed to letting the AI handle it, then what is the point of even having the D-I-Y feature in the game?

But if you just focus on hiring a coach (or coaches) with good play calling skills shouldn't that theoretically be an equalizer?

I'm guessing that someone is going to put together some repository for various styles of gameplans, so Bucc can just grab one for the run and shoot and be done with it.

Ben E Lou · 11-10-2003, 07:35 AM

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Originally posted by cuervo72
But if you just focus on hiring a coach (or coaches) with good play calling skills shouldn't that theoretically be an equalizer?

Good call.

Buccaneer · 11-10-2003, 10:10 AM

I just take a look at the real NFL. The best team on paper with a solid gameplan does not always win. Perhaps the odds are in their favor but there are (and should be) equalizers and randomness in there (good call, cuervo).

I fully believe that such a D-I-Y feature should be in the game for those that want to do it. BUT, I also expect that the AI should do nearly as well for those that doesn't want to do it.

All this talk about importing gameplans is irrelevant, I think. A gameplan should be based solely on the team's personnel, abilities and experience. No other team or some generic gameplan can take the details of my team into account. I think the AI can do a good job in factoring all of those variables, which is why I prefer that there are buttons (or a list) saying what type of scheme I prefer - using my personnel, abilities and experience. For example, my run and shoot would and should look differently than another team's run and shoot. Does that make sense?

Gallifrey · 11-10-2003, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SkyDog
I heart HFP.

"When you throw the ball, three things can happen. Two of them are bad."

Vince Dooley once said that...and lived by it!

Off. line. Run the ball first is the way I build a team.

KWhit · 11-11-2003, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gallifrey
Vince Dooley once said that...and lived by it!

Off. line. Run the ball first is the way I build a team.

Gallifrey = My New Best Friend

Anyone who mentions Vince in a post is fine by me.

10-22-2003, 04:11 PM	#2
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	I had to edit this. It was my 1500th post and it was lame. I couldn't let #1500 suck that bad. Not that this one's any better, but ..... Last edited by KWhit : 10-22-2003 at 04:21 PM.

10-22-2003, 04:12 PM	#3
HornedFrog Purple Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worthless, Tx	Defense... defense.... defense... Offense is just a way to get my defense back on the field. Running the ball is my gameplan. Passing the ball has a 1/3 chance of doing anything productive. __________________ King of All FOFC Media!!! IHOF: Fort Worthless Fury- 2004 AOC Deep South Champions (not acknowledged via conspiracy)

10-22-2003, 04:36 PM	#7
Samdari Roster Filler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cicero	Bad. I am a very bad GM. __________________ http://www.nateandellie.net Now featuring twice the babies for the same low price!

10-22-2003, 04:38 PM	#8
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	I'm the type to comment on the UPS drivers legs. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

10-22-2003, 05:34 PM	#11
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	A second punter is one of my top priorites. TroyF Last edited by TroyF : 10-22-2003 at 05:34 PM.

10-22-2003, 04:31 PM	#5
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Good old Woody. I like to think of myself as a Shula or Parcells type guy. If my team is better suited pounding Joe Morris in the middle 25 times, I'll do that. If it's better off having Bledsoe throw for 4,000 to get to the big game, I'll do that. I'll see what my talent is suited for and develop a game plan and strategy around that. I won the FOFC ALL-TIME challenge by building up a strong O-Line and running game to go with a terrific defense. I'm not against going the other direction. TroyF

10-22-2003, 04:32 PM	#6
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	I'm a smashmouth guy, but I'm not totally adverse to the pass. More balanced, I guess. Call it a "ball-control" offense and a strong defense.

10-22-2003, 05:07 PM	#9
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	I believe if you get the right 2nd-string punter, the sky is the limit. And Fritz, you're right: he does have nice legs.

10-22-2003, 05:27 PM	#10
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	I am a socialist GM, by which I mean that I will make my general admission tickets all $1, while I will charge 10,000% the league average for corporate skyboxes. Stick it to the man; power to the people.

10-22-2003, 06:06 PM	#12
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Its all about field position. And blitzing. And making those West Coast Offense pussies renounce their god. __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

10-22-2003, 06:32 PM	#14
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Two words. Jim Mora. My plan is to get the most talented players year to year and lead them to the depths of mediocrity. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

10-22-2003, 08:04 PM	#15
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	I am a Chevy Chevette GM. With rotting floorboards and a "drop" ceiling, driver door panel missing and a hatch that won't lock. And a sunbleached hood. __________________ null

10-22-2003, 09:33 PM	#17
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	smashmouth

10-22-2003, 09:50 PM	#18
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Preference draft: Punter #1. Hell yeah.

10-23-2003, 02:42 AM	#19
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Speed. Quickness. Aggressiveness. Hard-hitting. That's my style. Big safeties who hit like tons. Shut down cornerbacks who take chances. Sideline-to-sideline linebackers, and quick, shifty d-linemen. On offense, a versatile, multi-option style of attack, with a balance of run and pass. Think the Rams, but with a slightly stronger emphasis on the run, and with a longer passing attack. CR __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

10-23-2003, 08:45 AM	#21
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Go big (and good) on offensive and defensive line above all else and pound out the ball on the ground.

10-25-2003, 08:00 PM	#23
Blackadar Retired Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fantasyland	Speed never has an off day, to quote Jimmy Johnson. I like the ball-control run game on offense and a good shutdown corner in the secondary so I can stick 8 in the box and not get burned on the long ball. A fast free safety also helps.

10-25-2003, 08:02 PM	#24
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	What kind of GM am I? Whatever the Recommend button gives me(and it better be good). Other than that, scrictly front office.

11-05-2003, 11:01 PM	#28
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Ok.... I'll give you credit for hounding Bucc with more subtlety than Shorty with Franklin(noble) __________________ null

11-07-2003, 12:26 AM	#31
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	I want to be in Bengalneer's division. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

11-07-2003, 11:45 AM	#32
HornedFrog Purple Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worthless, Tx	make him think twice about getting that non-athletical QB eh? __________________ King of All FOFC Media!!! IHOF: Fort Worthless Fury- 2004 AOC Deep South Champions (not acknowledged via conspiracy)

11-07-2003, 02:55 PM	#34
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	you guys rock!

11-10-2003, 10:10 AM	#38
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	I just take a look at the real NFL. The best team on paper with a solid gameplan does not always win. Perhaps the odds are in their favor but there are (and should be) equalizers and randomness in there (good call, cuervo). I fully believe that such a D-I-Y feature should be in the game for those that want to do it. BUT, I also expect that the AI should do nearly as well for those that doesn't want to do it. All this talk about importing gameplans is irrelevant, I think. A gameplan should be based solely on the team's personnel, abilities and experience. No other team or some generic gameplan can take the details of my team into account. I think the AI can do a good job in factoring all of those variables, which is why I prefer that there are buttons (or a list) saying what type of scheme I prefer - using my personnel, abilities and experience. For example, my run and shoot would and should look differently than another team's run and shoot. Does that make sense?

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