To PIC or not to PIC...

OldGiants · 02-14-2004, 04:02 PM

...That is the question.

I just took over the lead by 2 points over two other teams, so I need to pull at least a tie to win the series.

The team I'm playing a new team winked into existance last week, so it has played one league game and a friendly. Based on his ratings of disastrous MF on the road, this should be a blowout for me, playing at home--I won 9-1 on the road last week. (Aside, he played an international friendly away game and had two players injured in extra time, so he might not be the sharpest knife in the drawer).

My TS is content after spending the early weeks at irritated. I have a semi-clown, but coach is a weak leader. My confidence is wonderful until game day, when it drops to strong, which is a good thing since the players should not get over confident playing vs. the #7 team.

Using Hattrick Forever, it forecasts a whole step drop in midfield if I PIC, which would be weak to poor (after allowing for HF not quite getting my MF ratings right). If the other guy MOTS me--which he should do, if he has read anything at all in the conferences, could his MF rise to poor also? I should make more shots than he does, but I'm not inclinded to let this one go to the Hattrick gods.

Will I get any benefit from a PIC, given a weak coach? The drop in confidence on game day is prompting my question, more than anything. Is there any realistic reward possible for the risk of a PIC, given my weak coach?

RPI-Fan · 02-14-2004, 04:49 PM

Just go normal.

The_herd · 02-14-2004, 05:04 PM

You have what should be an easy win regardless. The guy has a horrible defense (a keeper valued at $26K) and midfield and he's only made 2 very minor purchases since getting the team. The only question is whether or not you get any benifits from a PIC with a weak coach. That, I can't answer, but I would assume you should end up gaining at least a level for a qualification match next week.

TargetPractice6 · 02-14-2004, 05:18 PM

I would say PIC it. With a weak coach you TS should atleast be somewhat higher next week if you do. From what you and The herd said, you seem to have the game locked up anyway.

DukeRulesMAB · 02-14-2004, 05:23 PM

Are you in position to avoid a qualifier? (Read: Where are you in relation to the auto-promote line?)

OldGiants · 02-14-2004, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DukeRulesMAB

Are you in position to avoid a qualifier? (Read: Where are you in relation to the auto-promote line?)

I'm no where near auto-promote, six points off 'the line.'

That other team is awful, so I think I'll give PIC a try.

It is the risk/reward idea I'm thinking about. If there is no benefit from a PIC, then there is no reason to try it. But if it will get me a level for the qualifier, then its definitely worth doing. Even if the TS doesn't rise a 'name' level, it could be higher on the real numeric scale, and that is worth a try.

DukeRulesMAB · 02-14-2004, 08:48 PM

I say PIC, anyway. As someone with a poor leadership coach, the PIC has a touch of value even if it just holds your TS; with a norm, it's likely to fall a level over the course of the week. From the above, doesn't sound like this team is much good anyway.

OldGiants · 02-14-2004, 08:54 PM

PIC it is.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

OldGiants · 02-15-2004, 07:36 PM

Hmm. I needn't have worried. 7-1 with 10 minutes left.

When do I learn whom I'm to play in the qualifier?

The_herd · 02-15-2004, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldGiants

Hmm. I needn't have worried. 7-1 with 10 minutes left.

When do I learn whom I'm to play in the qualifier?

A few minutes after this match finishes.

FrogMan · 02-15-2004, 07:44 PM

yeayh, right after the match is over. You may have to click on "update with cache-refresh" though...

FM

OldGiants · 02-15-2004, 08:30 PM

Mine just popped up -- killer bees team # (226782)they finished 5th in V.132.

Now to scout.

02-14-2004, 04:49 PM	#2
RPI-Fan Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Troy, NY	Just go normal. __________________ Quis custodiets ipsos custodes?

02-14-2004, 05:04 PM	#3
The_herd College Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Fort Lackland, Texas (San Antonio)	You have what should be an easy win regardless. The guy has a horrible defense (a keeper valued at $26K) and midfield and he's only made 2 very minor purchases since getting the team. The only question is whether or not you get any benifits from a PIC with a weak coach. That, I can't answer, but I would assume you should end up gaining at least a level for a qualification match next week. __________________ Oakland Raiders: HFL's 1970 AC West Champs Last edited by The_herd : 02-14-2004 at 05:05 PM.

02-14-2004, 05:23 PM	#5
DukeRulesMAB College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Alexandria, VA	Are you in position to avoid a qualifier? (Read: Where are you in relation to the auto-promote line?) __________________ FOBL: Where anyone not in IAP FOFL: I may be the commish, but it's still pretty good.

02-14-2004, 08:54 PM	#8
OldGiants College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Location, Location, Location	PIC it is. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. __________________ "The case of Great Britain is the most astonishing in this matter of inequality of rights in world soccer championships. The way they explained it to me as a child, God is one but He's three: Father, Son and Holy Ghost. I could never understand it. And I still don't understand why Great Britain is one but she's four....while [others] continue to be no more than one despite the diverse nationalities that make them up." Eduardo Galeano, SOCCER IN SUN AND SHADOW

02-15-2004, 07:36 PM	#9
OldGiants College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Location, Location, Location	Hmm. I needn't have worried. 7-1 with 10 minutes left. When do I learn whom I'm to play in the qualifier? __________________ "The case of Great Britain is the most astonishing in this matter of inequality of rights in world soccer championships. The way they explained it to me as a child, God is one but He's three: Father, Son and Holy Ghost. I could never understand it. And I still don't understand why Great Britain is one but she's four....while [others] continue to be no more than one despite the diverse nationalities that make them up." Eduardo Galeano, SOCCER IN SUN AND SHADOW

02-14-2004, 05:18 PM	#4
TargetPractice6 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Lexington, KY	I would say PIC it. With a weak coach you TS should atleast be somewhat higher next week if you do. From what you and The herd said, you seem to have the game locked up anyway.

02-14-2004, 08:48 PM	#7
DukeRulesMAB College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Alexandria, VA	I say PIC, anyway. As someone with a poor leadership coach, the PIC has a touch of value even if it just holds your TS; with a norm, it's likely to fall a level over the course of the week. From the above, doesn't sound like this team is much good anyway. __________________ FOBL: Where anyone not in IAP FOFL: I may be the commish, but it's still pretty good.

02-15-2004, 07:44 PM	#11
FrogMan Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pintendre, Qc, Canada	yeayh, right after the match is over. You may have to click on "update with cache-refresh" though... FM __________________ A Black Belt is a White Belt who refused to give up... follow my story: The real life story of a running frog...

02-15-2004, 08:30 PM	#12
OldGiants College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Location, Location, Location	Mine just popped up -- killer bees team # (226782)they finished 5th in V.132. Now to scout. __________________ "The case of Great Britain is the most astonishing in this matter of inequality of rights in world soccer championships. The way they explained it to me as a child, God is one but He's three: Father, Son and Holy Ghost. I could never understand it. And I still don't understand why Great Britain is one but she's four....while [others] continue to be no more than one despite the diverse nationalities that make them up." Eduardo Galeano, SOCCER IN SUN AND SHADOW

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