Three Yards 2015 Season Thread (Year 1)

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  • rkwittem
    MVP
    • Jun 2011
    • 2265

    #1

    Three Yards 2015 Season Thread (Year 1)

    First off, thank you for your interest in this league.

    Now, before the league begins and you accept your invites read this post.

    You may create a coach, but I prefer using an existing coach. That's your choice.

    We will all start with 20 XP. I have found this sufficiently negates most of the BS surrounding the coach glitch in case of adding new members.

    Regarding sliders- they are at the current settings used in Saturday Night Lights. I am open to new options, but I want them to be from a tried-and-true set that has been used before, and successfully- preferably in an online dynasty setting.

    This part is especially important. Read it closely.

    You are expected to play according the rules. I absolutely abhor, despise, loathe and detest players who spam, cheese, and exploit this game's AI. You are expected to follow the rules to a "T." The rules thread is still up and available for your perusal, and all of it holds true to this day,

    With that said, I cannot ensure that any of you will read them and take them to heart, so I will state my most basic rules and expectations right now:

    1. Stat Padding. ANY unrealistic stats, e.g. multiple 1,500 yard backs, players with in excess of 25 rushing TDs, 20 receiving TDs, or QBs with ungodly combined yardage totals (that is, numbers that would make Cam Newton or Johnny Manziel's Heisman numbers look miniscule) are a humongous pet peeve of mine. The ceiling should be numbers at or below Case Keenum's finest years at Houston under Sumlin- around 6500 total yards of offense per season with around 55 total TDs, max.

    This also applies to sacks. If I see you regularly posting 3+ sack games with one player, you are going to be warned, then banned. Every base defensive formation in this game has a "DL Sub" package and many have alternative alignments available to them. Use these the way any reasonable DC would.

    You are expected to use your depth charts in a manner that is realistic. Using 3 or more RBs in a game is not that difficult. If you are too lazy and cannot be bothered to pause your game and make a few manual subs and swap in your rotational players occasionally or use formation subs as they are meant to be used, leave now.

    Blowouts happen. Games where it "clicks" happen. I get it, believe me- I expect to have a few of these myself. That said, regularly scoring 70 points in a game is insane and most definitely not sim, which is my main objective in how I run a dynasty. (CHEW CLOCK IS YOUR FRIEND)

    2. Respect towards other members. If you schedule a game and have to renege on an agreed-upon time, let the player and the commish know. If you no-show, I will be absolutely heartless in allowing the player you stood up to play the CPU- provided you don't let either him or myself know. Don't waste people's free time. Some of us have kids and work and "life" going on around us.

    It should go without saying that trashing other people in the forum is not acceptable. Calling out non-sim play and other examples of in-game largesse are encouraged.



    TL;DR

    I prefer you don't create a coach

    Don't make a mockery of the league and game by putting up stupid stats.

    Play sim.

    Don't be a jerk.

    I need PSNs for hbkwess and MEGATRON to complete invites. Otherwise, I sent yours just now.
    Last edited by rkwittem; 08-12-2015, 11:43 PM.
  • thepalsypunch
    MVP
    • Oct 2010
    • 1750

    #2
    Re: Three Yards 2015 Season Thread (Year 1)

    Truth.


    OS Supporters - University of Washington - 5 time National Champion

    Saturday Night Lights - Washington State University
    OS SUPPORTERS The University of Washington - National Champions 2013, 2016, 2017, 2020

    Saturday Night Lights Washington State University

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    • hbk_wess
      Rookie
      • Jan 2009
      • 209

      #3
      Re: Three Yards 2015 Season Thread (Year 1)

      Actually my psn is hbkwess

      Lol

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      • xVVIllx
        Rookie
        • May 2008
        • 478

        #4
        Re: Three Yards 2015 Season Thread (Year 1)

        We still in preseason? Week 1 user games?

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        • rkwittem
          MVP
          • Jun 2011
          • 2265

          #5
          Re: Three Yards 2015 Season Thread (Year 1)

          Originally posted by xVVIllx
          We still in preseason? Week 1 user games?
          Yes, we are waiting for Megatron.

          The rationale is simple:
          1. He needs an Orgin/EA Account
          2. He needs to get the game
          3. He plays in a league with only one other member, so I will need to tweak his schedule so that he gets to the requisite 3+ total.
          4. It is very difficult to make an fair schedule for a group of eleven guys when one is missing. I suspect we will hit week 1 tomorrow or Sunday at the latest. Be patient.

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          • MEGATRON
            Peace thru tyranny.
            • Jul 2009
            • 314

            #6
            Re: Three Yards 2015 Season Thread (Year 1)

            Tracking number says it should be delivered tomorrow!

            I also have my Origin and PSN accounts setup.
            Last edited by MEGATRON; 08-14-2015, 09:27 PM.
            ShakingTheSouthland
            kyWILDCATS
            #BBN

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            • Pyro10
              Rookie
              • Aug 2015
              • 363

              #7
              Re: Three Yards 2015 Season Thread (Year 1)

              Probably not a good idea to post your tracking number on here as it shows your address on it.

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              • MEGATRON
                Peace thru tyranny.
                • Jul 2009
                • 314

                #8
                Re: Three Yards 2015 Season Thread (Year 1)

                Mail just came - no game...

                You guys go ahead and start without me. You can probably get in a few games this weekend. It looks like I won't have the game until Monday.
                ShakingTheSouthland
                kyWILDCATS
                #BBN

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                • MJDrocks
                  Pro
                  • Nov 2014
                  • 918

                  #9
                  Re: Three Yards 2015 Season Thread (Year 1)

                  You wouldn't miss any games anyways Mega. Advance usually allow teams 3-4 days per Game week to complete them. The only thing you'd miss is pre-season recruiting board which you could completely fix when you get to week 1 I'm sure

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                  • rkwittem
                    MVP
                    • Jun 2011
                    • 2265

                    #10
                    Re: Three Yards 2015 Season Thread (Year 1)

                    Very well, but I will need to hear from you ASAP if the coach glitch bites you. (Using an existing coach may work.)

                    Your week 1 game will likely be a user game vs. Florida State, so I'll leave it up to you both to figure out if you want him to wait or if he should just play (and likely win) against Pitt without your guidance.

                    I'll start working on the schedules immediately.

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                    • rkwittem
                      MVP
                      • Jun 2011
                      • 2265

                      #11
                      Re: Three Yards 2015 Season Thread (Year 1)

                      Alright schedules are made. Everyone has 3 user games- even those of you who are the sole representatives in a conference. You each have a full schedule. Some of you are backloaded, others backloaded. I believe Notre Dame received my most difficult schedule. Cal got my easiest but their schedule was very easy to make, as was Arizona's thanks to them sharing the conference with 2 other users. Pac-12 South is going to be a bloodbath. I personally got an average schedule.

                      I tried to balance the schedules based on what league you're in and how high you are ranked in the preseason. If you're way up there, I gave you more difficult games earlier in the year (since you won't be challenged in-conference most likely.)

                      My apologies to those who got shafted for one reason or another. Pitt- I'll have to screw you over next year.

                      With all that said, Week 1 is officially live and ready to play.

                      Oh, and I almost forgot, we're using JoshC1977's Sliders.

                      I want feedback from the league on these. We might go through a phase midseason (when there are fewer user games) to try out a few others, like matt10L's or JoshC1977's as suggested. If you have an opinion, now is the time to speak up.

                      Week 1
                      User Games:

                      Alabama at Ohio State
                      TCU vs. LSU
                      Florida State at Pittsburgh (talk to Megatron first- if you do not and just play the CPU without asking, I'll toss the results and let him decide. I expect every member to check this forum frequently to stay up-to-date on league happenings and news.)

                      Everyone has a game. Good luck.
                      Last edited by rkwittem; 08-15-2015, 03:49 PM.

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                      • MEGATRON
                        Peace thru tyranny.
                        • Jul 2009
                        • 314

                        #12
                        Re: Three Yards 2015 Season Thread (Year 1)

                        Did you try out the sliders for yourself? What did you think?

                        Also, what do you mean by screwing me over next season? Is my schedule too easy for this season?
                        ShakingTheSouthland
                        kyWILDCATS
                        #BBN

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                        • rkwittem
                          MVP
                          • Jun 2011
                          • 2265

                          #13
                          Re: Three Yards 2015 Season Thread (Year 1)

                          Well, I meant that it's impossible to tweak someone's schedule without their team being in the league, so I had to try to squeeze you into schedules where it made sense for you, but I can't guarantee 3 user games unless you win the ACC.

                          I played around with the sliders in dynasty's practice mode. The passing game was too drop-heavy but the running game was excellent. I'll have more thoughts after my game.
                          Last edited by rkwittem; 08-15-2015, 04:22 PM.

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                          • Pyro10
                            Rookie
                            • Aug 2015
                            • 363

                            #14
                            Re: Three Yards 2015 Season Thread (Year 1)

                            TCU when are you available to play?

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                            • RobCronk
                              Pro
                              • Feb 2015
                              • 543

                              #15
                              Re: Three Yards 2015 Season Thread (Year 1)

                              Ohio State when are you available?

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