League Viability.

Ben E Lou · 01-22-2009, 08:01 AM

It was just pointed out to me that I didn't sim yesterday. To be honest, I just plain forgot about it.

I wonder if it's tell-tale that no one even posted asking about it, though, and just one guy contacted me the next day. I know my interest is very low--probably too low to muster up the energy to do the commish stuff. I haven't had enough interest to check and see if there are really open teams, and I'm finding myself not wanting to go through the hassle of sending new owner(s) passwords and getting them ramped out.

So....

Is someone willing to run the league? (The bells and whistles would be available to you very simply--by just running DBUpdater after the sim.)

Subby · 01-22-2009, 08:15 AM

I didn't say anything because I didn't want to bug you.

That said, I don't think this is going to work with you as commish. Not because you aren't capable, but because you are spread kind of thin runnning WOOF and simming IHOF.

I still like this league and want to be a part of it, but we need a commish that has the time.

Coffee Warlord · 01-22-2009, 08:16 AM

To be honest, the league feels awfully mind numbing right now. There's very little conversation, it seems like people are sorta just going through the motions.

eiskrap · 01-22-2009, 08:20 AM

I noticed, and I like the league, but I don't have time to commish any league let alone a daily league. I'd be disappointed if we couldn't find anyone else to run it but I wouldn't be suprised. It was always going to be a big effort.

Ben E Lou · 01-22-2009, 08:24 AM

I can see two things that might salvage it with me running it.

1. Very early morning sim times.
2. A co-commish who fully takes over all responsibilities of checking for deadbeat (non-exporting) owners, maintaining the waiting list, and bringing in replacement owners when needed. It's not that hard to do that, but for whatever reason it's something that I absolutely *hate* to do.

RipMurdock · 01-22-2009, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben E Lou

I can see two things that might salvage it with me running it.

1. Very early morning sim times.
2. A co-commish who fully takes over all responsibilities of checking for deadbeat (non-exporting) owners, maintaining the waiting list, and bringing in replacement owners when needed. It's not that hard to do that, but for whatever reason it's something that I absolutely *hate* to do.

1. I'm OK with that.

2. If someone steps up to get us thru this season, then we can evaluate the situation after the season is over.

Jets

QuikSand · 01-22-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Subby

I didn't say anything because I didn't want to bug you.

yy

Shard77 · 01-22-2009, 09:47 AM

I'd have no issue with early morning sim times.

Unfortunately, with running another league and being on the league administration in a second, I don't have the time to devote to being a league "recruiter".

eiskrap · 01-22-2009, 09:55 AM

I'm down with early morning sims.

And if nobody else wanted to chase up people I'd be ok with that, although I'm away for a week from tomorrow so would have to defer the role for a little while. This is as long as there is a general consensus that the league is still a good idea.

Subby · 01-22-2009, 10:29 AM

Early morning sims preferable, actually.

johnnyshaka · 01-22-2009, 11:12 AM

I noticed sim hadn't run but figured you were busy/computer issues/??? and really didn't care to harass you about it.

Early morning sims are fine by me.

Julio Riddols · 01-22-2009, 11:30 AM

i had also wondered about the sim but didn't say anything for the same reasons stated above.. I don't give a damn what time the games are simmed to be honest, so morning works well for me.

Unfortunately I don't have enough time to co-commish, but I am definitely still with this league if we keep it rolling. It has the potential to be really fun once things start to shake out in a few years after initial contracts start to expire.

Tasan · 01-22-2009, 01:34 PM

I'm in the boat of not wanting to harass/complain because I just figured either computer problems or life issues got in the way. I'd be fine with early morning sims, and I'd be more than happy to take a role as co-commish if folks would be okay with that. I've been trying to find a way to become more involved in this league. I used to run FBPro and BBPro leagues in my college years. If I don't have to sim every time, I'd be fine with chasing folks down.

Ben E Lou · 01-22-2009, 01:40 PM

I'm not sure I need a co-simmer if I move the deadline to, say, 4am, and commit to running it some time between then and 6am every morning. It's the chasing folks down and getting new password info to owners that I want out of.

Subby · 01-22-2009, 01:49 PM

I nominate Tasan as head recruiter and non-simming poobah.

wade moore · 01-22-2009, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Subby

I nominate Tasan as head recruiter and non-simming poobah.

Seconded.

chinaski · 01-22-2009, 03:26 PM

Sounds good, now give me a team already! maaauuuh

Tasan · 01-22-2009, 04:29 PM

Well, if Ben accepts me, I'll need to contact owners who haven't uploaded in a while and see whats up, then get an available team list ready.

Ben E Lou · 01-22-2009, 04:31 PM

You're in like Flynn. PM on the way.

Tasan · 01-22-2009, 05:30 PM

Alright slackers, if you haven't exported in a week you've got a PM from me. Let me know if you're still in or not. Right now, we've got at least 2 opening though, and I'm going to post those right now in this forum, and let it sit for the weekend. After that, I'm going to post other places to drum up some new members.

zbuckley · 01-22-2009, 07:00 PM

sweet. glad this isn't folding because I like my daily FOF fix

TheMeat · 01-22-2009, 07:21 PM

Yes, I'm very glad, I'm in the gang of folks not wanting to complain about no export but I checked the site probably 10 or more times yesterday. This is my first and only (so far) online MP league and I'm very interested in it.

That being said if it's a strain on folks and the league folds I'd be glad to join another league. I may anyway in addition to this one so if it folds I understand but I think we're really on to a good system here. It may seem like more of the same old to FOF vets but i like once a day stages, any slower and it may be too slow for me, that's why I couldn't maintain interest in Hattrick after two years.

Ben E Lou · 01-22-2009, 07:58 PM

I don't think it's going to fold any time soon, as long as Tasan can stick with it. (NO PRESSURE THERE, BUD!!!) With a sim time move to early morning and someone else doing the stuff I hate the most about being a commish, I think this'll take off.

SegRat · 01-22-2009, 11:05 PM

Add me to the list of people that figured there was a logical reason we didnt sim yesterday. I wasnt going to bother Ben for one missed day.

One thing that is hard for me in this league is that when people are talking after a game day I dont know what team belongs to that person. That is a big reason you dont see many messages from me.

TheMeat · 01-22-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SegRat

Add me to the list of people that figured there was a logical reason we didnt sim yesterday. I wasnt going to bother Ben for one missed day.

One thing that is hard for me in this league is that when people are talking after a game day I dont know what team belongs to that person. That is a big reason you dont see many messages from me.

You know, I've been meaning to add my team to my sig as I have had to click around a few times to figure out who was who. I will right after this msg, good idea SegRat.

I was also thinking that maybe because the league is only in it's second year people haven't bonded with their team yet. I love the team I inherited, it looks great with some young talent in key spots, but I've only drafted two players. I want to move the team (is that allowed?) and am just getting a hang of the roster, and I'll most likely post more in the future, I used to be a message board junkie back in the days of Everquest

Ben E Lou · 01-23-2009, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SegRat

One thing that is hard for me in this league is that when people are talking after a game day I dont know what team belongs to that person. That is a big reason you dont see many messages from me.

Putting that info back in the gameday post.

01-22-2009, 08:15 AM	#2
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	I didn't say anything because I didn't want to bug you. That said, I don't think this is going to work with you as commish. Not because you aren't capable, but because you are spread kind of thin runnning WOOF and simming IHOF. I still like this league and want to be a part of it, but we need a commish that has the time. __________________ 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

01-22-2009, 08:24 AM	#5
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	I can see two things that might salvage it with me running it. 1. Very early morning sim times. 2. A co-commish who fully takes over all responsibilities of checking for deadbeat (non-exporting) owners, maintaining the waiting list, and bringing in replacement owners when needed. It's not that hard to do that, but for whatever reason it's something that I absolutely hate to do. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

01-22-2009, 10:29 AM	#10
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Early morning sims preferable, actually. __________________ 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

01-22-2009, 11:30 AM	#12
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	i had also wondered about the sim but didn't say anything for the same reasons stated above.. I don't give a damn what time the games are simmed to be honest, so morning works well for me. Unfortunately I don't have enough time to co-commish, but I am definitely still with this league if we keep it rolling. It has the potential to be really fun once things start to shake out in a few years after initial contracts start to expire. __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA

01-22-2009, 01:34 PM	#13
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	I'm in the boat of not wanting to harass/complain because I just figured either computer problems or life issues got in the way. I'd be fine with early morning sims, and I'd be more than happy to take a role as co-commish if folks would be okay with that. I've been trying to find a way to become more involved in this league. I used to run FBPro and BBPro leagues in my college years. If I don't have to sim every time, I'd be fine with chasing folks down. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

01-22-2009, 08:16 AM	#3
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	To be honest, the league feels awfully mind numbing right now. There's very little conversation, it seems like people are sorta just going through the motions.

01-22-2009, 08:20 AM	#4
eiskrap n00b Join Date: Nov 2006	I noticed, and I like the league, but I don't have time to commish any league let alone a daily league. I'd be disappointed if we couldn't find anyone else to run it but I wouldn't be suprised. It was always going to be a big effort.

01-22-2009, 09:47 AM	#8
Shard77 Mascot Join Date: Apr 2005	I'd have no issue with early morning sim times. Unfortunately, with running another league and being on the league administration in a second, I don't have the time to devote to being a league "recruiter".

01-22-2009, 09:55 AM	#9
eiskrap n00b Join Date: Nov 2006	I'm down with early morning sims. And if nobody else wanted to chase up people I'd be ok with that, although I'm away for a week from tomorrow so would have to defer the role for a little while. This is as long as there is a general consensus that the league is still a good idea.

01-22-2009, 11:12 AM	#11
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	I noticed sim hadn't run but figured you were busy/computer issues/??? and really didn't care to harass you about it. Early morning sims are fine by me.

01-22-2009, 01:40 PM	#14
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	I'm not sure I need a co-simmer if I move the deadline to, say, 4am, and commit to running it some time between then and 6am every morning. It's the chasing folks down and getting new password info to owners that I want out of. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

01-22-2009, 01:49 PM	#15
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	I nominate Tasan as head recruiter and non-simming poobah. __________________ 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

01-22-2009, 03:26 PM	#17
chinaski College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon	Sounds good, now give me a team already! maaauuuh __________________ CCFL - Buffalo Bills IHOF - Houston Mustangs GML - San Diego

01-22-2009, 04:29 PM	#18
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Well, if Ben accepts me, I'll need to contact owners who haven't uploaded in a while and see whats up, then get an available team list ready. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

01-22-2009, 04:31 PM	#19
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	You're in like Flynn. PM on the way. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

01-22-2009, 05:30 PM	#20
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Alright slackers, if you haven't exported in a week you've got a PM from me. Let me know if you're still in or not. Right now, we've got at least 2 opening though, and I'm going to post those right now in this forum, and let it sit for the weekend. After that, I'm going to post other places to drum up some new members. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

01-22-2009, 07:00 PM	#21
zbuckley n00b Join Date: Jan 2007	sweet. glad this isn't folding because I like my daily FOF fix

01-22-2009, 07:21 PM	#22
TheMeat n00b Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta	Yes, I'm very glad, I'm in the gang of folks not wanting to complain about no export but I checked the site probably 10 or more times yesterday. This is my first and only (so far) online MP league and I'm very interested in it. That being said if it's a strain on folks and the league folds I'd be glad to join another league. I may anyway in addition to this one so if it folds I understand but I think we're really on to a good system here. It may seem like more of the same old to FOF vets but i like once a day stages, any slower and it may be too slow for me, that's why I couldn't maintain interest in Hattrick after two years. __________________ Owner/GM/Head Coach and Towel Boy for the St. Louis Rams.of the FOWL Owner of the Green Bay Packers of the PFL. First Response Coordinator of Public Relations Disasters for the Balzac Ticklers of the FOOLX. (retired) Owner/GM of the soon to be awesome Fort Worth Fury of the IHOF Last edited by TheMeat : 01-22-2009 at 07:22 PM.

01-22-2009, 07:58 PM	#23
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	I don't think it's going to fold any time soon, as long as Tasan can stick with it. (NO PRESSURE THERE, BUD!!!) With a sim time move to early morning and someone else doing the stuff I hate the most about being a commish, I think this'll take off. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

01-22-2009, 11:05 PM	#24
SegRat High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Oshkosh, WI	Add me to the list of people that figured there was a logical reason we didnt sim yesterday. I wasnt going to bother Ben for one missed day. One thing that is hard for me in this league is that when people are talking after a game day I dont know what team belongs to that person. That is a big reason you dont see many messages from me. Last edited by SegRat : 01-23-2009 at 12:31 AM.

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