One True Dark Jedi Benevolent Dictator Decision: break for holidays

Ben E Lou · 12-18-2009, 05:40 AM

I could use a short break from simming, and I'm sure many people will be out of pocket at least part of the time. Plus, I like the rhythm of our 2-week schedule. Let's start it back on Monday, January 4th.

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Groo · 12-18-2009, 08:59 AM

No problem. My family does a LOT of visiting over the Holidays, so my time will become limited. This works out great for me.

Tasan · 12-18-2009, 09:01 AM

That sounds great to me. Maybe if anyone's gonna be around, we can have a little recruiting drive.

Groo · 12-18-2009, 09:08 AM

I've talked about FOWL in vNFL and asked them to come check it out. I wouldn't mind seeing more humans in the league

Subby · 12-18-2009, 09:24 AM

Good decision.

Sef0r · 12-18-2009, 12:39 PM

In that case, happy holidays everyone. Hope to see you all next year.

TTWS · 12-18-2009, 01:57 PM

My wife dont know you BEN but im sure she likes you alot now that theres a 2 week break. I love FOWL so what am i going to for 2 weeks? I guess its time to dust off the PS3 and finally finish STARWARS FORCE UNLEASHED! Have a great holiday season everyone!

TheMeat · 12-19-2009, 05:32 AM

Yup, I'm on board too, but I will be chomping at the bit the whole time.

Happy winter solstice everyone!

Good point about recruitment, everyone spend the extra time posting and getting at least 4 more AFC teams. The AFC north can't keep owning this shit year after year. I mean, we can, but come one

TheMeat · 12-19-2009, 05:40 AM

Double Post...

I also think it'd be a great time for any of you that find yourself browsing through league history at this point since we'll be on pause, to post some stories, little trivia facts or record book observations about the league. We did just finish our 21st season, my 20th in the league and we still have at least..... 8? original owners?

Ben - Atlanta
Subby - Arizona
Quiksand - Baltimore
Julio - Cincinnati
Tasan - New Orleans
Wade Moore - Indy
Suicane - Philly (maybe?)
Chinaski - Washington (maybe??)

C4 and I joined in 2021 after being on the waiting list, and Alan T joined quickly after that? Lets hear some Xmas tales about the history of FOWL

A little backstory some of the newish owners may not know:

FOWL was the brainchild of Ben E Lou, the original setup was to release everyone and have a one-time FA frenzy to start teams, then run a fast-sim league from there. Were there any other main house rules about the league back then? I think even before the first season it was agreed upon that because Ben and the others didn't want another league where everyone knows the QB-WR pass first ask questions later tactic and strives for it, Ben decided to limit the draft class. So no QB or WR over a certain draft rating. GREAT IDEA. We then had a draft in that first offseason, and for 3 or so after that, and Ben in his infinite wisdom added more ideas to the league, mainly the removal of less important stages and the no-draft system. GREAT MOTHER$#^#*&!@ IDEA. Shortly after that came my favorite idea of all, one I had used in my own personal Madden and FOF leagues... No injuries and the season happens in one day. BAM. There you have FOWL. A league where you can watch your team go through eras, watch players grow quickly and fade fast, where careers go down faster than Tiger Woods on a waitress. The most intriguing and quick-thinking football sim league you have ever seen.

12-18-2009, 09:01 AM	#3
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	That sounds great to me. Maybe if anyone's gonna be around, we can have a little recruiting drive. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

12-18-2009, 09:24 AM	#5
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Good decision. __________________ 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

12-18-2009, 12:39 PM	#6
Sef0r n00b Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Zealand	In that case, happy holidays everyone. Hope to see you all next year. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------- ...you had one job...

12-18-2009, 01:57 PM	#7
TTWS Mascot Join Date: Jun 2009	My wife dont know you BEN but im sure she likes you alot now that theres a 2 week break. I love FOWL so what am i going to for 2 weeks? I guess its time to dust off the PS3 and finally finish STARWARS FORCE UNLEASHED! Have a great holiday season everyone! Last edited by TTWS : 12-18-2009 at 02:09 PM.

12-19-2009, 05:32 AM	#8
TheMeat n00b Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta	Yup, I'm on board too, but I will be chomping at the bit the whole time. Happy winter solstice everyone! Good point about recruitment, everyone spend the extra time posting and getting at least 4 more AFC teams. The AFC north can't keep owning this shit year after year. I mean, we can, but come one __________________ 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

12-18-2009, 08:59 AM	#2
Groo Mascot Join Date: May 2009	No problem. My family does a LOT of visiting over the Holidays, so my time will become limited. This works out great for me.

12-18-2009, 09:08 AM	#4
Groo Mascot Join Date: May 2009	I've talked about FOWL in vNFL and asked them to come check it out. I wouldn't mind seeing more humans in the league

12-19-2009, 05:40 AM	#9
TheMeat n00b Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta	Double Post... I also think it'd be a great time for any of you that find yourself browsing through league history at this point since we'll be on pause, to post some stories, little trivia facts or record book observations about the league. We did just finish our 21st season, my 20th in the league and we still have at least..... 8? original owners? Ben - Atlanta Subby - Arizona Quiksand - Baltimore Julio - Cincinnati Tasan - New Orleans Wade Moore - Indy Suicane - Philly (maybe?) Chinaski - Washington (maybe??) C4 and I joined in 2021 after being on the waiting list, and Alan T joined quickly after that? Lets hear some Xmas tales about the history of FOWL A little backstory some of the newish owners may not know: FOWL was the brainchild of Ben E Lou, the original setup was to release everyone and have a one-time FA frenzy to start teams, then run a fast-sim league from there. Were there any other main house rules about the league back then? I think even before the first season it was agreed upon that because Ben and the others didn't want another league where everyone knows the QB-WR pass first ask questions later tactic and strives for it, Ben decided to limit the draft class. So no QB or WR over a certain draft rating. GREAT IDEA. We then had a draft in that first offseason, and for 3 or so after that, and Ben in his infinite wisdom added more ideas to the league, mainly the removal of less important stages and the no-draft system. GREAT MOTHER$#^#&!@ IDEA. Shortly after that came my favorite idea of all, one I had used in my own personal Madden and FOF leagues... No injuries and the season happens in one day. BAM. There you have FOWL. A league where you can watch your team go through eras, watch players grow quickly and fade fast, where careers go down faster than Tiger Woods on a waitress. The most intriguing and quick-thinking football sim league you have ever seen. __________________ 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 : 12-19-2009 at 05:53 AM.

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