Cj,
Your private message is turned off. I’m with you on the beat the sim arcade game mentality. I rally think the beat the sim arcade game mentality is killing MFN. I apologize, but I dropped out of no holds barred. I’m looking to quit a few more leagues, just because of the arcade sim mentality, and unless I allocate draft a team, it takes forever to get a team where I enjoy playing with them.
Suggestion, take your weights and rules from your GM game. Keep it standard NFL teams. The one thing I see that would enhance your original idea, is players have to have at least a year of playing under their belt to join. I appreciate newbies, but if they draft, or trade like a newbie in a league of vets, that player and team is toast. Once a team is in zombie mode nobody wants to take the numerous seasons to eventually get a winning team. I really want to now who is coming into the league, vouch for them, etc. I want dedicated five + season players. If we can’t launch the league for weeks, waiting to get he right mix of players so, be it! I want rivalries built up, friendly trash talk, as real as a NFL league you can get. We both are aware of the players that are the beat the sim guys. They are good at what they do and they have great records. I want one honest to god league, no cheats or scams. You are phenomenal at the extras, stats, player news, team news, communication. If I start the league, I would like your G write ups. Inform players are goals and that entry into the league is a mock resume hiring. If players play along, I might buy a trophy that can be shipped to the winner.
I have never started a league, can I give you joint Admin access? I think I also, might want a panel of owners that vote on actions, sanctions, etc. I’m good at the enforcement, and I want the rules stuck too. I would have no issues with calling someone out who cheats, putting it to a vote and potentially banning them. Just like in the NCAA. Your found guilty you forfeit the game or season. Can you penalize a team by taking fines or draft picks?