FOWL Open Team Thread

Tasan · 11-15-2009, 08:53 PM

We have most of the league open right now. The following bolded teams are open and available:

Arizona-open
Atlanta-open
Baltimore-open
Buffalo-Nix
Carolina-open
Chicago-open
Cincinnati-TTWS
Cleveland-open
Dallas-Tasan
Denver-open
Detroit-Passacaglia
Green Bay-open
Houston-Sef0r
Indy-open
Jacksonville-open
Kansas City-open
Miami-open
Minnesota-open
New England-Nix
New Orleans-open
New York Jets-open
New York Giants-open
Oakland-open
Philly-open
Pittsburgh-open
San Diego-open
San Fran-Bako
Seattle-open
St. Louis-TheMeat
Tampa Bay-open
Tennessee-open Washington-Subby

If you claim one of these teams as yours and for one reason or another you just haven't uploaded, please post in this thread. I'll unbold your team. Otherwise, lets get crackin' and get some new owners in here.

Groo · 11-15-2009, 10:47 PM

I'd be happy to take over the Jets.

I'll need to know where to get the files to set up the league.

Bako · 11-15-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groo

I'd be happy to take over the Jets.

I'll need to know where to get the files to set up the league.

Great to have you in the league. Welcome and good luck.

Tasan · 11-15-2009, 11:52 PM

Groo, did you get the PM I sent earlier? I'll send you another with the Jets password.

Sef0r · 11-16-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groo

I'd be happy to take over the Jets.

I'll need to know where to get the files to set up the league.

yes, great to have you on board. Hope you can make the last FA2 stages, you will be able to get all the big players left with some huge offers.

Tasan · 11-16-2009, 12:24 AM

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

;- )

Groo · 11-16-2009, 09:37 AM

Tasan, thanks for the detailed PMs for setting up the league. Made it very simple. I'm now all set up. The last thing I need to do now is set up a few batch files so that I can switch between my leagues and the basic teams.

Also, sorry I didn't make the last FA, but I wasn't really looking to compete in my first season, after starting late. I'll do what I can in the TC to put up some type of competitive team.

Finally, thanks for the welcomes. I'm sure in a few seasons you will all be sorry

Groo · 11-16-2009, 10:51 AM

First upload is in... yay!

TheMeat · 11-16-2009, 12:13 PM

Welcome Groo! Glad to have yo aboard, just wait till next free agency you'll be like a kid in a candy store

Groo · 11-16-2009, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMeat

Welcome Groo! Glad to have yo aboard, just wait till next free agency you'll be like a kid in a candy store

A kid in a candy store fighting off a bunch of bullies trying to get those candy cigarettes

TTWS · 11-16-2009, 01:39 PM

Wow watch out for the Vikings! Thats how to start a team!

Sef0r · 11-19-2009, 05:34 AM

Can we have a stickied ALL teams thread.

That way we can see who currently has what team and we can do a roll call every two seasons or something. The creator of the thread can keep it updated using posts in that same thread.

Lets say someone goes on xmas holiday and wants to keep their team, they can post in the thread when they expect to be back and the first post will get updated with something like...

Texans - Sef0r (On Leave, returns in 4 weeks)

This might be a better way of tracking teams and also giving visitors a chance to take a quick snapshot of the state of the league. The main FOWL site doesn't have the owner list updated all the time and I can't blame anyone for not keeping it updated, its a hard task pinging owners and seeing if they are still managing their team. Having a sticked Teams and Owners thread makes it easier...

...thoughts?

Subby · 11-19-2009, 09:24 AM

I like that.

azjoe_02 · 11-19-2009, 01:15 PM

Is Miami still open?

Oilers9911 · 11-19-2009, 04:25 PM

If Denver is still open i'd be interested.

WheelsVT · 11-19-2009, 04:48 PM

I'd be interested in any available team... say Chicago?

Currently I'm new to the the DFL and on the waitlist at WOOF. Several people have recommended this league for beginner-mp despite the speed. I'd like to give it a shot and see what it's like.

Tasan · 11-19-2009, 06:32 PM

To the last three guys here, those teams are yours. I'll have a welcome PM to you shortly!

Sef0r · 11-19-2009, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tasan

To the last three guys here, those teams are yours. I'll have a welcome PM to you shortly!

"Tasan Tasan he's our man, if he can't do it....no one can"

TheMeat · 11-20-2009, 02:11 AM

Great news!! This offseason should be frantic

Sef0r · 11-24-2009, 02:21 AM

Can we sticky this thread?

Tasan. Is it possible for you to edit in all the teams on your original post and put the owners name on there?

This would be the ideal thread for everyone, including visitors to see what teams are currently taken, on leave and available to be taken over.

Groo · 11-25-2009, 12:53 PM

Is Minny still in? He hasn't uploaded since last season and he's $40M over the cap after his spending spree last season... been patiently waiting to see what he does...

TheMeat · 11-25-2009, 03:27 PM

There's no penalty for being over the cap so my guess is that he does.....

Nothing

mgoblue10 · 12-28-2009, 10:01 AM

I'll take over St. Louis!

The only issue is that i am having trouble starting FOF on my new computer (Vista) I have tried everything i can find to fix it but when I try and start a game the "ok" button is in red and i can't go anywhere!

Any thoughts?

gstelmack · 12-28-2009, 11:42 AM

See the Vista FAQ posted in the FOF topic. The two biggies that help are to install outside of Program Files (I have a Games folder for this) and the first time you need to right-click the exe and select "Run as Administrator" for the elicense stuff to go.

mgoblue10 · 12-28-2009, 11:44 AM

Thanks, i'll give the program files one a shot when i get home!

TheMeat · 12-28-2009, 03:24 PM

mgo, I dunno if this'll matter to you but the NFC has a lot more human teams than the AFC. I wouldn't feel right if I didn't mention that the AFC would be a LOT friendlier to someone joining the league.

Just a FYI, if the Rams are your boys then go nuts

mgoblue10 · 12-28-2009, 04:11 PM

I'd rather be in the mix with humans than robots if it's all the same.

I'm a Vikings fan and I noticed they are open on the website but not on here? What's their story, other than being a fiscal mess?

mgoblue10 · 12-28-2009, 05:22 PM

so when it says "league id MUST be 8 characters" and i completely ignore that and type in six characters, then smash my face against the keyboard because i can't continue... who's fault is that. I blame the game.

I am an idiot and ready to embarrass myself some more in this league!!

What do i need to do to get started?

TheMeat · 12-28-2009, 06:11 PM

The Vikes are run by a friend of mine who's new to the game and basically I have to hound him to export cuz he's having trouble getting over the learning curve even though he's a pro IT guy. So they're owned and semi-active, and yes he went against my best advice to not backload contracts.

League Id is 0000fowl

Those are zeros.

TTWS · 12-29-2009, 12:14 PM

It seems in the NFC we have 11 teams going POR,DAL,MIN,ANC,CHI,ATL,GRB,ATL,NO,ARZ,and SF. AFC has 7 teams going REN,BAL,CIN,IND,HOU,KC, and NYJ that leaves 2 AFC teams getting free trips to the playoffs while 10-6 teams with quality rosters miss in the NFC. Some competive balance at some point would be nice, but if no one cares oh well!

mgoblue10 · 12-29-2009, 12:24 PM

i like balance, i'll take jacksonville then!

I might need a little assistance in getting all my files in the correct places if someone could be so kind!

hihoagaway · 12-31-2009, 04:23 PM

interested in joining. I have heard that its extremely fast paced league, is it a daily upload? I can take what ever team the league wants filled. I am currently in 3 leagues and this will make my 4th and last.

TheMeat · 12-31-2009, 04:38 PM

Mgo feel free to PM me with any questions but you'll want to make sure you get a PM to Tasan first, he's the recruitment guy and he'll send you a very good list of instructions on how to get set-up.

Good to have you on board you two

The league is a daily upload but only on weekdays, and we're on xmas break right now till monday. Hiho, I would suggest a team in the AFC east or south. I believe they only have one human team each. Even this thread is outdated.

(cracks the whip on Tasan)

Leprechaun · 12-31-2009, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hihoagaway

interested in joining. I have heard that its extremely fast paced league, is it a daily upload? I can take what ever team the league wants filled. I am currently in 3 leagues and this will make my 4th and last.

You know you can't tank in this league, right?

hihoagaway · 12-31-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leprechaun

You know you can't tank in this league, right?

Your ignorance is overwhelming Leprechaun. How many leagues have you quit know because you cant compete?

TheMeat · 01-01-2010, 05:12 AM

Yup, tankers welcome in this league actually

Groo · 01-07-2010, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tasan

Its pretty apparent I haven't been keeping up with open teams like I should. We have almost half the league open right now. The following teams haven't uploaded since at least the start of 2037 (last year):

New England
Miami -- TAKEN -- azjoe_02
Jacksonville
Buffalo
Cheyenne (Formerly Tampa Bay)
Chicago -- TAKEN -- WheelsVT
Cleveland
Denver -- TAKEN -- Oilers9911
Green Bay
New York Jets -- TAKEN -- Groo
Oakland
San Diego
Seattle
St. Louis
Tennessee

If you claim one of these teams as yours and for one reason or another you just haven't uploaded, please post in this thread. I'll take your team off the list. Otherwise, lets get crackin' and get some new owners in here. Its football season, there should be someone willing to join!

Looks like NED is also taken.

Tasan · 01-07-2010, 04:58 PM

For anyone interested, I'm going to update this list today.

Sef0r · 01-07-2010, 05:12 PM

Oh good, now we get to see some new owners. This sure will make it more interesting in the FA signings. Especially if these teams save their cap for next season.

Tasan · 01-08-2010, 02:06 AM

List updated. If you want an open team, just PM me the team name.

Ben E Lou · 01-08-2010, 03:49 AM

Thanks, Tasan. I'll use this list for AI teams now. (I had to turn everyone off of AI to get through the manual entry of crap draftees, so the FA2:1 list of AI teams was probably different from the FA1 list of AI teams.)

Alan T · 01-08-2010, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tasan

New York Giants-Alan are you back in?

I'm still catching up from the holidays with work with 6 or 7 day work weeks and less time available when at work. So I'm not back yet. Ideally I'm hoping I'll catch up with work soon and free up the time needed for FOWL.

Don't need to hold NY for me if someone else comes along and wants them though. When I do get back, I can easily pick a different team if they are taken.

Tasan · 01-10-2010, 09:04 PM

Updated to add Arizona to the open ranks.

Tasan · 01-18-2010, 06:27 AM

Updated to change Arizona's status.

cthomer5000 · 01-19-2010, 11:24 AM

FYI. I've been AWOL for weeks here, but i'm getting things up and running again today.

TheMeat · 01-19-2010, 03:45 PM

Huzzah! Welcome back.

Tasan · 01-26-2010, 08:04 PM

Updated to reflect the Jets gone and Ben, please put Chicago on AI for the time being, but the owner is coming back.

Ben E Lou · 01-27-2010, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tasan

Updated to reflect the Jets gone and Ben, please put Chicago on AI for the time being, but the owner is coming back.

Done. Thanks!

TheMeat · 01-27-2010, 03:42 PM

The vikes can also be put on AI, I talked to the owner today and he's not planning on exporting any time soon.

Tasan · 01-27-2010, 04:54 PM

Is he leaving or just not able to export right now?

11-15-2009, 11:52 PM	#4
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Groo, did you get the PM I sent earlier? I'll send you another with the Jets password. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty Last edited by Tasan : 11-15-2009 at 11:53 PM.

11-16-2009, 12:24 AM	#6
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! ;- ) __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

11-16-2009, 12:13 PM	#9
TheMeat n00b Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta	Welcome Groo! Glad to have yo aboard, just wait till next free agency you'll be like a kid in a candy store __________________ 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

11-16-2009, 01:39 PM	#11
TTWS Mascot Join Date: Jun 2009	Great GM work. Wow watch out for the Vikings! Thats how to start a team!

11-19-2009, 05:34 AM	#12
Sef0r n00b Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Zealand	A sticked all teams thread? Can we have a stickied ALL teams thread. That way we can see who currently has what team and we can do a roll call every two seasons or something. The creator of the thread can keep it updated using posts in that same thread. Lets say someone goes on xmas holiday and wants to keep their team, they can post in the thread when they expect to be back and the first post will get updated with something like... Texans - Sef0r (On Leave, returns in 4 weeks) This might be a better way of tracking teams and also giving visitors a chance to take a quick snapshot of the state of the league. The main FOWL site doesn't have the owner list updated all the time and I can't blame anyone for not keeping it updated, its a hard task pinging owners and seeing if they are still managing their team. Having a sticked Teams and Owners thread makes it easier... ...thoughts?

11-15-2009, 10:47 PM	#2
Groo Mascot Join Date: May 2009	I'd be happy to take over the Jets. I'll need to know where to get the files to set up the league.

11-16-2009, 09:37 AM	#7
Groo Mascot Join Date: May 2009	Tasan, thanks for the detailed PMs for setting up the league. Made it very simple. I'm now all set up. The last thing I need to do now is set up a few batch files so that I can switch between my leagues and the basic teams. Also, sorry I didn't make the last FA, but I wasn't really looking to compete in my first season, after starting late. I'll do what I can in the TC to put up some type of competitive team. Finally, thanks for the welcomes. I'm sure in a few seasons you will all be sorry

11-16-2009, 10:51 AM	#8
Groo Mascot Join Date: May 2009	First upload is in... yay!

11-19-2009, 09:24 AM	#13
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	I like that. __________________ 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

11-19-2009, 01:15 PM	#14
azjoe_02 High School JV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chandler, AZ	Is Miami still open? Last edited by azjoe_02 : 11-19-2009 at 01:15 PM.

11-19-2009, 04:25 PM	#15
Oilers9911 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2006	If Denver is still open i'd be interested.

11-19-2009, 04:48 PM	#16
WheelsVT High School JV Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: GA	I'd be interested in any available team... say Chicago? Currently I'm new to the the DFL and on the waitlist at WOOF. Several people have recommended this league for beginner-mp despite the speed. I'd like to give it a shot and see what it's like. Last edited by WheelsVT : 11-19-2009 at 04:51 PM. Reason: Chicago

11-19-2009, 06:32 PM	#17
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	To the last three guys here, those teams are yours. I'll have a welcome PM to you shortly! __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

11-20-2009, 02:11 AM	#19
TheMeat n00b Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta	Great news!! This offseason should be frantic __________________ 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

11-24-2009, 02:21 AM	#20
Sef0r n00b Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Zealand	Can we sticky this thread? Tasan. Is it possible for you to edit in all the teams on your original post and put the owners name on there? This would be the ideal thread for everyone, including visitors to see what teams are currently taken, on leave and available to be taken over. Last edited by Sef0r : 11-24-2009 at 06:27 AM.

11-25-2009, 12:53 PM	#21
Groo Mascot Join Date: May 2009	Is Minny still in? He hasn't uploaded since last season and he's $40M over the cap after his spending spree last season... been patiently waiting to see what he does...

11-25-2009, 03:27 PM	#22
TheMeat n00b Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta	There's no penalty for being over the cap so my guess is that he does..... Nothing __________________ 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

12-28-2009, 10:01 AM	#23
mgoblue10 n00b Join Date: Dec 2009	I'll take over St. Louis! The only issue is that i am having trouble starting FOF on my new computer (Vista) I have tried everything i can find to fix it but when I try and start a game the "ok" button is in red and i can't go anywhere! Any thoughts?

12-28-2009, 11:42 AM	#24
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	See the Vista FAQ posted in the FOF topic. The two biggies that help are to install outside of Program Files (I have a Games folder for this) and the first time you need to right-click the exe and select "Run as Administrator" for the elicense stuff to go. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

12-28-2009, 11:44 AM	#25
mgoblue10 n00b Join Date: Dec 2009	Thanks, i'll give the program files one a shot when i get home!

12-28-2009, 03:24 PM	#26
TheMeat n00b Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta	mgo, I dunno if this'll matter to you but the NFC has a lot more human teams than the AFC. I wouldn't feel right if I didn't mention that the AFC would be a LOT friendlier to someone joining the league. Just a FYI, if the Rams are your boys then go nuts __________________ 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

12-28-2009, 04:11 PM	#27
mgoblue10 n00b Join Date: Dec 2009	I'd rather be in the mix with humans than robots if it's all the same. I'm a Vikings fan and I noticed they are open on the website but not on here? What's their story, other than being a fiscal mess?

12-28-2009, 05:22 PM	#28
mgoblue10 n00b Join Date: Dec 2009	so when it says "league id MUST be 8 characters" and i completely ignore that and type in six characters, then smash my face against the keyboard because i can't continue... who's fault is that. I blame the game. I am an idiot and ready to embarrass myself some more in this league!! What do i need to do to get started?

12-28-2009, 06:11 PM	#29
TheMeat n00b Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta	The Vikes are run by a friend of mine who's new to the game and basically I have to hound him to export cuz he's having trouble getting over the learning curve even though he's a pro IT guy. So they're owned and semi-active, and yes he went against my best advice to not backload contracts. League Id is 0000fowl Those are zeros. __________________ 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

12-29-2009, 12:14 PM	#30
TTWS Mascot Join Date: Jun 2009	It seems in the NFC we have 11 teams going POR,DAL,MIN,ANC,CHI,ATL,GRB,ATL,NO,ARZ,and SF. AFC has 7 teams going REN,BAL,CIN,IND,HOU,KC, and NYJ that leaves 2 AFC teams getting free trips to the playoffs while 10-6 teams with quality rosters miss in the NFC. Some competive balance at some point would be nice, but if no one cares oh well!

12-29-2009, 12:24 PM	#31
mgoblue10 n00b Join Date: Dec 2009	i like balance, i'll take jacksonville then! I might need a little assistance in getting all my files in the correct places if someone could be so kind!

12-31-2009, 04:23 PM	#32
hihoagaway n00b Join Date: Apr 2008	interested in joining. I have heard that its extremely fast paced league, is it a daily upload? I can take what ever team the league wants filled. I am currently in 3 leagues and this will make my 4th and last.

12-31-2009, 04:38 PM	#33
TheMeat n00b Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta	Mgo feel free to PM me with any questions but you'll want to make sure you get a PM to Tasan first, he's the recruitment guy and he'll send you a very good list of instructions on how to get set-up. Good to have you on board you two The league is a daily upload but only on weekdays, and we're on xmas break right now till monday. Hiho, I would suggest a team in the AFC east or south. I believe they only have one human team each. Even this thread is outdated. (cracks the whip on Tasan) __________________ 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

01-01-2010, 05:12 AM	#36
TheMeat n00b Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alberta	Yup, tankers welcome in this league actually __________________ 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

01-07-2010, 04:58 PM	#38
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	For anyone interested, I'm going to update this list today. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

01-07-2010, 05:12 PM	#39
Sef0r n00b Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Zealand	Oh good, now we get to see some new owners. This sure will make it more interesting in the FA signings. Especially if these teams save their cap for next season. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------- ...you had one job... Last edited by Sef0r : 01-07-2010 at 05:12 PM.

01-08-2010, 02:06 AM	#40
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	List updated. If you want an open team, just PM me the team name. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

01-08-2010, 03:49 AM	#41
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Thanks, Tasan. I'll use this list for AI teams now. (I had to turn everyone off of AI to get through the manual entry of crap draftees, so the FA2:1 list of AI teams was probably different from the FA1 list of AI teams.) __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

01-10-2010, 09:04 PM	#43
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Updated to add Arizona to the open ranks. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

01-18-2010, 06:27 AM	#44
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Updated to change Arizona's status. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty