I think the AI problem is "mostly" an off-season issue. When I started Paydirt, I didn't own a team so I could jump to open teams and manage them when needed.
But if you like to own a team in your own league (which is more the norm), then you guys might think about networking with each other. A small network of 3-4 league owners would prolly be enough keep your teams from getting AI'd during the off-season. Let each other know when you need help via pm or a discord channel. Manage em through the off-season (or until a worthy GM is found) then release the team for the regular season. It should be enough to keep your teams from getting AI destroyed. **** the FA, draft and cuts are half the fun anyways.
I think a lot of GM's, especially new GM's to MFN, look at a open teams current situation before they grab it or move on. There are "more" (not all) GM's that prefer a team in good condition vs the ones that are a challenge and need multiple seasons to rebuild.
So I think a small network between you guys could go a long way to keep your league's teams attractive for new GM's.
Last edited at 2/03/2023 4:01 pm