Subsim fantasy football 2010 league interest

[nikimcbee]

Before I wind up hijacking Aramike's thread:D...

If you are interested in playing FF this year, post here.:yeah: Or if you played last year, post your thoughts here.

I haven't formed the league yet, but it's first come first serve.

Change from last year; The league will be smaller. No 16 teams, that was a disaster.

....and I'll start our yearly debate: Auto draft or live draft.:haha:

[mookiemookie]

Yes, I agree a 16 team league was a little unwieldy. If we have that much interest this year, I think we should split into 2 leagues.

The live draft worked alright. It carried on a bit long, but I think that's because people were selecting players that were already chosen and trying to recap who had already been picked. Maybe we should have a worksheet with a running list of players chosen?

I'm in this year. :yeah:

[CaptainHaplo]

Somebody explain to me how to play and I am in!

[nikimcbee]

Somebody explain to me how to play and I am in!

hhmmm, cannon fodder:haha:

It's really simple. Here's the cliff note version. You pick 1 qb, 2 rb, 3 wr, 1 te, 1 k, 1 defence. And how ever they (the nfl players) do during their game you get points. Then we play head to head. It is somewhat management heavy, but it is addicting as crack.
I'll type more later (short on time):D

[CaptainHaplo]

OK cool - I will take the time to read some detailed info and may have questions - like surely you have to be able to "draft" more than one qb - what happens if he gets hurt the first game and he is the only one you have - your screwed for the year?

And I am not total cannon fodder - I remember that NFL commercial - always draft your kicker first! :rotfl2:

[Kpt Lothar]

I'm in and for auto-draft.

[mookiemookie]

OK cool - I will take the time to read some detailed info and may have questions - like surely you have to be able to "draft" more than one qb - what happens if he gets hurt the first game and he is the only one you have - your screwed for the year?

And I am not total cannon fodder - I remember that NFL commercial - always draft your kicker first! :rotfl2:

You have backups for your team. I can't remember exactly, but you can have a maximum of 12 or 13 for your team. - your 1 QB, 3 WRs. TE, 2 RB, K, DEF and the rest are your bench. It's up to you how you choose to use those bench slots. You pick a starting lineup each week - only the players in your starting lineup will earn you points. So if you have a RB on the bench because you think he's up against a tough opponent and won't do very much, but he has a 5 touchdown day, he doesn't help you at all because he wasn't in your starting lineup. In fact, managing injuries, real life matchups and bye weeks is one of the most strategical parts of fantasy football.

You can trade players with other owners in your league, and there's a pool of free agents that aren't owned by any team. You can juggle your team throughout the season as you see fit.

And commish: What about a "draft by email" system?

[papa_smurf]

Bah! You confused me when it said "football", thought it was for proper football, not your NFL.

[nikimcbee]

Bah! You confused me when it said "football", thought it was for proper football, not your NFL.

shameless bump.

although, I get $100 commision for every UKer I get posting in here to sign up for the football thread.:har:

This is not a soccer thread.

[nikimcbee]

OK cool - I will take the time to read some detailed info and may have questions - like surely you have to be able to "draft" more than one qb - what happens if he gets hurt the first game and he is the only one you have - your screwed for the year?

And I am not total cannon fodder - I remember that NFL commercial - always draft your kicker first! :rotfl2:


You can draft however you want, but after your first 2 games, I'll bet $100 you'll be banging your head on the wall saying "WTH was I thinking".

Here's the deal with our draft:

Live draft:
pros: tradition, subsim comradery, user friendly (newbie), easy to fix mistakes.

cons: takes >2 hours to complete, must find time when majority of people are avalible, technical issues with yahoo chat, major pain in the a$$ for the person running the draft. complicated keeping tract of which players have been drafted.

Auto draft:

Pros: Very efficient, don't have to spend the whole afternoon doing the draft:dead:

Cons: not newbie friendly, you have 3 mins to make your pick or yahoo picks for you. No interaction with others.

Anything I missed? Also, if you can't make the draft or are a no-show, that is a major hassle and source of frustration for everybody.

If you can survive the draft, then the rest of the season is cake.

[Takeda Shingen]

I'd be willing to come out of retirement, but not if we are auto-drafting.

EDIT: Oh, by auto you are refering to Yahoo's in-house system. That's fine, then. I thought you were refering to the automatic draft feature where the computer picks for you. Nuts to that.

EDIT 2: Oh, and should we decide to run our own draft, I will not be volunteering to run it. Did that for six years; no more.

[Pioneer]

IN.

Suggestion: if you want to play, $5 donation to Subsim prior to draft day in order to secure your spot. We will after all be burning Neal's bandwidth.

[Aramike]

Before I wind up hijacking Aramike's thread:D...:up:

Of course I'm in!

...technical issues with yahoo chat...Yeah, like not being able to use voice due to having Vista. That REALLY sucked. I think that's fixed now though...

Oh, and regarding the draft, a live draft is good, but I think that players not able to make the whole thing should have a list of preferred picks to give to the commish.

[nikimcbee]

EDIT 2: Oh, and should we decide to run our own draft, I will not be volunteering to run it. Did that for six years; no more.

Chicken.:haha:

Look, you leave a saucer of milk on the pourch and they always return...

Welcome back to the fold.:D

[Chad]

I'm in again! Hopefully the Green beans do a bit better this year :O:

[mr chris]

Count me in, had a great time last year.
Made watching the games on TV alot more interesting on a Sunday.
Hopefully the Nighthawks wont choke in the play-offs this time around.

I vote for a live Draft. Sounds more fun.
Also i like with Pioneers idea of a $5 donation to SS to confirm your spot.

[nikimcbee]

I'll send the invites out in mid July.:woot:

[mookiemookie]

Also i like with Pioneers idea of a $5 donation to SS to confirm your spot.

I too agree with people putting a little skin in the game. I think it may help to prevent having zombie teams like we did last year.

[Takeda Shingen]

I too agree with people putting a little skin in the game. I think it may help to prevent having zombie teams like we did last year.

Ugh. Zombie teams and guys that skipped the draft were the two reasons that I put a stop to my time as a FF commissioner.

[mr chris]

Ugh. Zombie teams and guys that skipped the draft were the two reasons that I put a stop to my time as a FF commissioner.

I think it was 2 or 3 teams that were Zombie like last season.
By cutting the league by 2 teams that frees up a bit more talent to pick up off waivers each week.

[Takeda Shingen]

I think it was 2 or 3 teams that were Zombie like last season.
By cutting the league by 2 teams that frees up a bit more talent to pick up off waivers each week.

How many teams did you have last year? Also, does anyone have a copy of the stat formula you are using? Lastly, are we playing head-to-head or points?

[nikimcbee]

I opened the league and sent the invites out. If you played last year, your invitation is in the email, if you want to play send me a pm and I'll email you the password.

depending on demand, we may need to form a second league.

Right now it is set at 14 teams (I cut 2 out).

[nikimcbee]

How many teams did you have last year? Also, does anyone have a copy of the stat formula you are using? Lastly, are we playing head-to-head or points?
We are using the same formula that you guys set up. No changes have been made. right now, it is set to 14 teams.

[Pioneer]

In.

You want $$$ to Neal now or later?

[nikimcbee]

In.

You want $$$ to Neal now or later?

At your leasure is fine

[RickC Sniper]

In, if you still have room

[Gerald]

You can draft however you want, but after your first 2 games, I'll bet $100 you'll be banging your head on the wall saying "WTH was I thinking".

Here's the deal with our draft:

Live draft:
pros: tradition, subsim comradery, user friendly (newbie), easy to fix mistakes.

cons: takes >2 hours to complete, must find time when majority of people are avalible, technical issues with yahoo chat, major pain in the a$$ for the person running the draft. complicated keeping tract of which players have been drafted.

Auto draft:

Pros: Very efficient, don't have to spend the whole afternoon doing the draft:dead:

Cons: not newbie friendly, you have 3 mins to make your pick or yahoo picks for you. No interaction with others.

Anything I missed? Also, if you can't make the draft or are a no-show, that is a major hassle and source of frustration for everybody.

If you can survive the draft, then the rest of the season is cake. Like a picknick... :yep:

[nikimcbee]

Still 7 spots open...

[mookiemookie]

Show Me Your TDs YEAR TWO! YEEEEEAAAAAH BOYYYEEEEEE!

I actually tried to change my team name to "Somewhere Over Dwayne Bowe" but stupid yahoo said it was too long. :(

[nikimcbee]

Show Me Your TDs YEAR TWO! YEEEEEAAAAAH BOYYYEEEEEE!

I actually tried to change my team name to "Somewhere Over Dwayne Bowe" but stupid yahoo said it was too long. :(

:haha:

[CaptainHaplo]

Let me in if ya want - I definitely am up for it.

Tight on cash with the seperation - if a cash donation is mandatory I will need to pass this year.

[nikimcbee]

Let me in if ya want - I definitely am up for it.

Tight on cash with the seperation - if a cash donation is mandatory I will need to pass this year.

Check your PM:woot:

[nikimcbee]

Still some openings...

[nikimcbee]

4 more spots:D

[mookiemookie]

When's the draft, commish?

[nikimcbee]

Haven't decided.:06: I geuss we should pick a date though. A saturday would be best for me.

[RickC Sniper]

Anytime EXCEPT the last weekend in August is ok for me.

[mookiemookie]

Saturdays during the day work best for me. The girlfriend's at work and won't bug me.

[Takeda Shingen]

I'll do whatever is good for everybody else. Which one are you, Rick? I hope we're in the same division.

[nikimcbee]

Need 1 more to make it even. I'm going to do some re arranging of the furniture at some point. Post any ideas, like dislikes. Should have a solid league this year.:D

For dates, how about the 1st or 2nd week of Aug? (sat)

[CaptainHaplo]

Either of those dates work for me. Heck, I'm ready to do it now LOL.

[mookiemookie]

Either of those dates work for me. Heck, I'm ready to do it now LOL.

:sign_yeah: :yeah:

[Takeda Shingen]

Fine by me. :)

[mr chris]

Have just moved with work so things are very busy.
No longer living in sleepy Cyprus where i had loads of free time.:down:
The weekend of the 14th 15th would be best for me as im working the 21st and 22nd and am off on a weekend away for my birthday on the 28th 29th.
Though will try and make whatever date is set.

[mookiemookie]

Maybe a 12 team league this yr? Would make late round drafting less of a crapshoot.

[nikimcbee]

I think we'll just add 1 more team and call it a day. This is what happen last year, we had a bunch of people join at the last second and you have to have an even number:shifty:, so I expanded the league.

[nikimcbee]

I have nothing to do at work today, so I'm going to work on FF stuff:D:woot:.

What do you guys think? Do you like the 2 large divisions or the smaller ones like last year?:hmmm:

[RickC Sniper]

Those proposed draft dates are ok for me

The 2 larger divisions are definately better.

The two division leaders and the next two best records go into the championship round. This is the only fair way to assure the best teams advance.

@Tom...great seeing you here. My team is the Dragons.

[mookiemookie]

You could do 3 divisions of 4 teams each.

EDIT: or RickC's idea of 2 divisions and next two best records sounds fun.

[Takeda Shingen]

The two division leaders and the next two best records go into the championship round. This is the only fair way to assure the best teams advance.

I agree.

[ReallyDedPoet]

I'll take that last spot if available. Like Rick's idea regarding team's
advancing :yep:

[mr chris]

Am liking the two larger divisions and also i like Rick's idea of the top 3 in each advancing to the post season. also with fewer teams it will mean the should be a few more quality players floating about in the lower reaches of the draft.
Just hope the Nighthawks can draft well and stay clear of the dreaded second season blues.

[nikimcbee]

I'll take that last spot if available. Like Rick's idea regarding team's
advancing :yep:

I think aramike beat you...:dead: You can get in but that means we need one more person...:dead: For a total of 14 teams.

What think ye? Right now we have 12

[Takeda Shingen]

I think aramike beat you...:dead: You can get in but that means we need one more person...:dead: For a total of 14 teams.

What think ye? Right now we have 12

I always held the door open for friends, even if that meant an odd number. However, there was one stipulation: That friend could join, but he or she had to bring a friend with them to even the number.

In terms of numbers, I have always favored a larger league. It spreads out the A-listers and forces you do really do your homework. Now you just can't sit on 'Ocho-Cinco' and expect to win. You're actually forced to delve into the *gasp* waver and free-agent pools.

EDIT: Ooo. Looks like I'm playing Aramike in week one. Muahahahaha

[nikimcbee]

I'll take that last spot if available. Like Rick's idea regarding team's
advancing :yep:

Hurry up and check your PM:D

[ReallyDedPoet]

Hurry up and check your PM:D
Got it :D

Oldie but goodie just for you...

Favvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvrayyy!! (http://www.spike.com/video/hyundai-brett-favre/3334717)

[nikimcbee]

I wish we could get 1480 and or KP back here. 1480 has dropped off the map.:06:



So we have one more spot!

[CaptainHaplo]

2 divs sound fine to me - course I am a newb..... at FF at least.

[mookiemookie]

nick - my emails are getting bounced off your comcast address. Yes, the offline draft is fine. I don't know how Yahoo's in-house draft system is, so I guess we'll stick with the devil we know.

[RickC Sniper]

I just did an online-live draft at ESPN.com and if Yahoo's interface is even half as slick as theirs I have no problem with that system. We could go there once registered and do a practice draft anytime beforehand to get familiar with the interface.

Sure is a ton less work for the commish and it was over in 40-45 minutes. Also, noshows just got automatically switched to their autopick system, which still gives them a decent team but not as good as one you'd pick yourself. We even had time to chat in the chat area.

and......it randomly set the draft order and the manager who picks 1st gets a slightly tougher schedule than the guy picking 12th. I know yahoo's system does this as well.

I'm ok either way you go.

[nikimcbee]

nick - my emails are getting bounced off your comcast address. Yes, the offline draft is fine. I don't know how Yahoo's in-house draft system is, so I guess we'll stick with the devil we know.

oh-oh, I can fix that (old e-mail):oops: I need to test yahoo's mock draft, they say it is the same as the real thing but w/o the consequences:haha:.
Everybody test it out when you have time and tell me what you think.:hmmm:

[nikimcbee]

Problem fixed.

[RickC Sniper]

I tried out the mock draft and it worked just fine.

A couple of questions though.....

Can you set it up to randomly set draft order?

Players were listed and ranked by yahoo. Are you able to insert our custom scoring when setting up that draft? (such as ppr and the bonuses at 100 yds) because the draft I joined had rankings based on stock yahoo scoring.

It gives you 90 seconds to pick.....is that adjustable?

There is an autopick box. A manager can just check this box if they need to leave. Good feature.

I don't mind using this yahoo in-house system at all.

[mookiemookie]

I tried it this morning. Not bad. A little hard to see at a glance who other teams have taken, but I keep my own pen and paper sheet on this so it's not an issue with me.

If it makes it easier on you, commish, and I'm sure it will - fine by me.

[Takeda Shingen]

I have resisted the in-house Yahoo picks in the past, but I am prepared to give this one a whirl if everyone else is onboard.

[mr chris]

Just finished a mock draft on Yahoo. It was really simple and easy to use. Just i hope i do a little better in the real draft than the mock i just finished.

[CaptainHaplo]

I tried a mock draft.... I got mocked.....

[RickC Sniper]

lol

[nikimcbee]

okay, it's my weekend and I'm going to try this out.

[nikimcbee]

I'm doing a mock draft now... I like it so far.:hmmm:

[Takeda Shingen]

I tried to reply to your email but I am not having luck. Yes, the 12th is fine by me. When do we get the draft order?

[Pioneer]

McBee,

Your comcast is still bouncing.

12th is good, preference for the version we did last year.

[nikimcbee]

I tried out the mock draft and it worked just fine.

A couple of questions though.....

Can you set it up to randomly set draft order?

Players were listed and ranked by yahoo. Are you able to insert our custom scoring when setting up that draft? (such as ppr and the bonuses at 100 yds) because the draft I joined had rankings based on stock yahoo scoring.

It gives you 90 seconds to pick.....is that adjustable?

There is an autopick box. A manager can just check this box if they need to leave. Good feature.

I don't mind using this yahoo in-house system at all.

I really like the auto draft. I'm going to play around with it some more though.

[nikimcbee]

McBee,

Your comcast is still bouncing.

12th is good, preference for the version we did last year.

Dammit, it's not supposed to be using the comcast one, as I deleted it:stare:. Good to know, let me look at it again.

[mookiemookie]

August 12th is not a Saturday. It's a Thursday. Do you mean Saturday, August 14th?

Saturdays are fine with me. And I would like to have draft order as soon as possible.

[Chad]

Saturday the 14th would work better for me. I hope you didn't mean Thursday the 12th like Mookie pointed out :O:

[RickC Sniper]

Saturday the 14th is ok.

I'm willing to use yahoo's online draft. I think it would randomly set the draft order. Not sure you can get it in advance.

[Takeda Shingen]

Saturday the 14th is ok.

I'm willing to use yahoo's online draft. I think it would randomly set the draft order. Not sure you can get it in advance.

Me too, on both.

[mr chris]

14th is ideal for me. Should have my home internet setup by then.

[ReallyDedPoet]

14th should be fine here.

[nikimcbee]

been away from computer bump...refreshing memory now:woot:

[CaptainHaplo]

14th is ideal for me.

[mookiemookie]

Are we still short a team for a 14 team league?

[nikimcbee]

Are we still short a team for a 14 team league?

Well, as of now, we still have 12:hmmm:. If RDP ever gets around to signing up, then we'll need 1 more person. But as a cheezhead, he may need help with the reading:haha:.

I'm going to do a few more mock drafts. I'm really liking the online
draft, as it didn't take 2.5 hours and I didn't have a smashing headache afterwords:D. It will make no-shows a lot easier. (But I don't think that will be an issue this time around)

[ReallyDedPoet]

Well, as of now, we still have 12:hmmm:. If RDP ever gets around to signing up, then we'll need 1 more person. But as a cheezhead, he may need help with the reading:haha:.


In the spirit of the great Favvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvrayyy, I am waivering a bit, trying to up the SUBSIM FF drama :O:

Anyway, keep your pants on, I'll sign up in the next couple of days.

[nikimcbee]

In the spirit of the great Favvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvrayyy, I am waivering a bit, trying to up the SUBSIM FF drama :O:

Anyway, keep your pants on, I'll sign up in the next couple of days.

So are you shooting comercials too?:har:

Okay, Mr. Drama Queen, anytime you're ready:D

[ReallyDedPoet]

Oldie but goodie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGqc8PeYq5A&feature=related)

Gave my wife a lot of notice this year, I got more than a couple
of wtfs last year during the draft :oops::oops::D

[nikimcbee]

Oldie but goodie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGqc8PeYq5A&feature=related)

Gave my wife a lot of notice this year, I got more than a couple
of wtfs last year during the draft :oops::oops::D

finally:D


THERE"S ROOM FOR 1 MORE!
any takers?

[RickC Sniper]

Lots of discussion going on at the FFL site about the draft date.

Still prefer August 14th here.

[Takeda Shingen]

Lots of discussion going on at the FFL site about the draft date.

Still prefer August 14th here.

I'm good for whatever date Rick cannot do. :)

[CaptainHaplo]

While the date is ok for me - I do want to point out the obvious....

There will be a couple of games yet to be played - that could seriously screw a FF player if injuries happen....

Just saying - may want to wait till right before the reg season.

Someone snags Brees or AP and then they break a leg in preseason, its not gonna be pretty....

[nikimcbee]

While the date is ok for me - I do want to point out the obvious....

There will be a couple of games yet to be played - that could seriously screw a FF player if injuries happen....

Just saying - may want to wait till right before the reg season.

Someone snags Brees or AP and then they break a leg in preseason, its not gonna be pretty....


Welcome to fantasy football.:har:

Idealy, you'd want to do it at the last minute, but I'm busy the prior 2 weeks before I need to submit the draft results. I think the 14th is the latest where all the stars line up accordingly.

Someone snags Brees or AP and then they break a leg in preseason, its not gonna be pretty

I had Tom brady 2 years ago....:damn: (whenever he go hurt off the first play in the game.:cry:

[ReallyDedPoet]

FF really only starts after the draft.
Injuries are part of the pain but also part
of the fun.

Trades, claiming players off waivers and finding that
diamond in the rough are what make FF.

[RickC Sniper]

I'm good for whatever date Rick cannot do. :)

:o



The way I draft, I might be better off with Yahoo's picks.


Has it been decided for sure yet whether we are having an online or offline draft?

[Takeda Shingen]

:oThe way I draft, I might be better off with Yahoo's picks.

After all these years, I have determined that nobody drafts well. Seasons are won and lost on the waiver wire. Picking up a few good free agents will get you through.

[mr chris]

After all these years, I have determined that nobody drafts well. Seasons are won and lost on the waiver wire. Picking up a few good free agents will get you through.

Very true.

[nikimcbee]

We still have room for one more person. Any takers?:D

[nikimcbee]

...I really like the 14th for the draft, just need to pick a time(?)



and I/we need to decide the draft: Live or off-line? I need to count the votes.

I still need to play around with the live one some more, but it worked really smooth when I tried it.:hmmm:

[nikimcbee]

After all these years, I have determined that nobody drafts well. Seasons are won and lost on the waiver wire. Picking up a few good free agents will get you through.

I'm going to use Paul the octopus to pick my team. (that German octopus from the worldcup):D

[mookiemookie]

I vote live draft, and 7th or 14th is fine for me.

[RickC Sniper]

...I really like the 14th for the draft, just need to pick a time(?)



and I/we need to decide the draft: Live or off-line? I need to count the votes.

I still need to play around with the live one some more, but it worked really smooth when I tried it.:hmmm:

My vote:

The 14th and offline draft.

[CaptainHaplo]

Which is easier? I prefer live.

[mr chris]

I vote On-line Daft on the 14th

[mookiemookie]

*BUMP*

No one interested in the last spot?

[ReallyDedPoet]

Offline may be the easiest at the end of the day. The real fun begins after the draft.

[Pioneer]

Didn't Neal say last year he wanted to be in on it this year?

[mr chris]

Didn't Neal say last year he wanted to be in on it this year?

Oh yeah i remember that.

[nikimcbee]

League is full!:woot:

@Mr Chris, Since you're in the UK, what is your time difference?

I need to tally the votes between live vs off line.

[mr chris]

Niki below is a list of the time differences from myself.

Eastern time is -5 Hours
Central Time is -6 Hours
Mountain Time is -7 Hours
Pacific Time is -8 Hours

[Chad]

I'm up for anything Niki. Just tell me when and where to be and I'll be there :D

[mookiemookie]

Neal: your brother? :O:

http://i.imgur.com/uQpXb.jpg

[RickC Sniper]

Any decisions been made yet?

Date, time, draft method?


Maybe we are going to wait until Favre decides?
:D:D

[nikimcbee]

let's go for this, it accomadates the most people:

Sat Aug 14 2:00pm PDT

on-line

[mookiemookie]

let's go for this, it accomadates the most people:

Sat Aug 14 2:00pm PDT

on-line

Works for me.

[mr chris]

Works for me.
I make that 22:00 my time. ?

Will we meet up anywhere that has voice coms?

[mookiemookie]

Will we meet up anywhere that has voice coms?

Even though we're doing the online draft, I too would also like to have a voice chatroom. More fun. :yeah:

[ReallyDedPoet]

That is 5:00pm here in the Atlantic Provinces. Should be fine.

Is there a way to move the online thing along a little faster than in the past. I know this is hard to, but if there was some way to avoid guys taking players that have already gone, etc., that would be great.

In the past we have used Yahoo Messenger for the voice part. The key is keeping it simple, with the focus being all
about the game.

[ReallyDedPoet]

With a few Favvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvrayyy jokes thrown in for good measure of course :D

[mookiemookie]

Is there a way to move the online thing along a little faster than in the past. I know this is hard to, but if there was some way to avoid guys taking players that have already gone, etc., that would be great.
.

Well that's the nice part about using Yahoo's draft system. It removes players that are already taken from the list of availables. You can also see what players everyone else has taken, it keeps track of your turns, and you can even set it to have a time limit on everyone's turn or else it auto drafts for you.

[nikimcbee]

Well that's the nice part about using Yahoo's draft system. It removes players that are already taken from the list of availables. You can also see what players everyone else has taken, it keeps track of your turns, and you can even set it to have a time limit on everyone's turn or else it auto drafts for you.

This^ Try one of the mock drafts with 14 people in it, it took ~ an hour from begining to end. You basically have 2 minutes to pick, very simple to use. I haven't seen the draft order yet (if it shows it?). I'll look at that tonight.

[nikimcbee]

With a few Favvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvrayyy jokes thrown in for good measure of course :D

Now, the question is? Do you still wear the green and gold #4 PJs?:haha:

[nikimcbee]

With a few Favvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvrayyy jokes thrown in for good measure of course :D


RDP?
http://badexample.mu.nu/archives/packers%20suck%20small.jpg

[mookiemookie]

This^ Try one of the mock drafts with 14 people in it, it took ~ an hour from begining to end. You basically have 2 minutes to pick, very simple to use. I haven't seen the draft order yet (if it shows it?). I'll look at that tonight.

It says it randomly sets it about 30 mins ahead of time.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Well that's the nice part about using Yahoo's draft system. It removes players that are already taken from the list of availables. You can also see what players everyone else has taken, it keeps track of your turns, and you can even set it to have a time limit on everyone's turn or else it auto drafts for you.

I have not looked at the system that we will be using yet, but will. Sounds good.

@ McFavraaaayy

He is all yours now:

http://www.judasfavre.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/ATT00001.jpg

:D:D

[nikimcbee]

:haha: Look at that gray hair:o. The crazy thing is, he is just a few years older than me.

[ReallyDedPoet]

:haha: Look at that gray hair:o. The crazy thing is, he is just a few years older than me.

I am a few years older than him :yep:
I have to admit he can still play, just look at last year, but the drama is just to much :dead::dead:

[RickC Sniper]

RDP?
http://badexample.mu.nu/archives/packers%20suck%20small.jpg

:rotfl2:


Visiting a Minnesota school perhaps?

[ReallyDedPoet]

:D Yeah, good one.

I am a big Leaf's fan ( sadly ), same one, different jersey\kid:

http://www.canadianthinker.com/images/habfan.jpg

We are notorious Canadians haters :yep:

Anyway, back on topic :DL

[Pioneer]

Is the draft Sat the 14th via Yahoo?

Or did you go another way?

[mookiemookie]

Sat Aug 14 4:00pm CDT which is 5 days, 16 hours, and 39 minutes from now.

And yes, it's on Yahoo's draft system.

[The Third Man]

I'm not familiar with how fantay F-ball works, either here or on other venues. But i'd like to learn. Is there a place to learn without causing trouble for you more learned folks?

[nikimcbee]

I'm not familiar with how fantay F-ball works, either here or on other venues. But i'd like to learn. Is there a place to learn without causing trouble for you more learned folks?
You missed our league by a week. You could try one of the public leagues at yahoo.

[The Third Man]

You missed our league by a week. You could try one of the public leagues at yahoo.


And I thought Minnisotans were nice folks.

[mookiemookie]

42 hours till draft day!

[nikimcbee]

Now, the big question is, will I remember:o.

[mookiemookie]

Everyone got their cheat sheets ready? :|\\

[nikimcbee]

soild internetz conection?
windows updated?
yahoo functioning properly?


all set?:yeah:

[CaptainHaplo]

Actually My pc is down - using the kids one. should be able to work it though

[CaptainHaplo]

Argh my ID wont work = created another and it wont let me join the league.... plz delete the emden team and my old account so I can join this. If that isnt possible - just have it autodraft

freakin yahoo.....

[nikimcbee]

Argh my ID wont work = created another and it wont let me join the league.... plz delete the emden team and my old account so I can join this. If that isnt possible - just have it autodraft

freakin yahoo.....

Sure, I'll do it now.

[nikimcbee]

Done, you better fix it fast. post here if you have any problems.

[mookiemookie]

Does anyone know if there's an associated chat with voice in the draft room?

[nikimcbee]

I thought I saw one in the mock draft

[Takeda Shingen]

I was about to ask what voice service we are going to use. Again, mookie beats me to the punch. You'll pay for that. :O:

[mookiemookie]

I was about to ask what voice service we are going to use. Again, mookie beats me to the punch. You'll pay for that. :O:

We're all just part of the Subsim hive mind. :ping:

[nikimcbee]

I was about to ask what voice service we are going to use. Again, mookie beats me to the punch. You'll pay for that. :O:

oh yeah. I guess I better re-install that. installing messenger yahoo 10 now.

[nikimcbee]

great, now I gotta dig in the closet and find the mic:shifty:

[nikimcbee]

@ Haplo: Any issues?

Subsim league id:119353

[ReallyDedPoet]

With the way the system works this year do you even need to have a mic on. In doing a mock draft all seems fairly straight forward.

[mookiemookie]

I just reinstalled messenger. Whoever's using it can add mookiemookie5780@yahoo.com to their list.

[mookiemookie]

With the way the system works this year do you even need to have a mic on. In doing a mock draft all seems fairly straight forward.

Don't need a mic to draft, but it's fun to chat and make fun of each other picks. :O:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Don't need a mic to draft, but it's fun to chat and make fun of each other picks. :O:

Very true :yep::D

[mr chris]

All ready here.
Looking forward to the daft. Just wish i had Big Bill to help me set up my draft board.

[Takeda Shingen]

Don't need a mic to draft, but it's fun to chat and make fun of each other picks. :O:

Oh, I agree. The chat makes what is essentially a very dry 15 rounds into a pretty good time. I've got a bottle of burbon on standby for draft time.

[mookiemookie]

Oh, I agree. The chat makes what is essentially a very dry 15 rounds into a pretty good time. I've got a bottle of burbon on standby for draft time.

One step ahead again.

http://imgur.com/jDAoi.jpg

[nikimcbee]

I can't get my mic to work at all:damn: I'm thinking it's a windows thing?

[mr chris]

Im half way through a bottle of Vodka already.

[mr chris]

I can't get my mic to work at all:damn: I'm thinking it's a windows thing?

You want to have a try with me now Niki?

[ReallyDedPoet]

Im half way through a bottle of Vodka already.

:up:

Got plenty of beer\snacks ready on this end :DL

[ReallyDedPoet]

I can't get my mic to work at all:damn: I'm thinking it's a windows thing?

I think it's a McBee thing :yep::O:

[nikimcbee]

You want to have a try with me now Niki?

It's not working in the windows setup mode at all:damn:

[nikimcbee]

@ haplo: check your PM asap!

[Pioneer]

Re the odd number....I can get one of the daughters to sub in* if needed.

* So to speak.

[nikimcbee]

Re the odd number....I can get one of the daughters to sub in* if needed.

* So to speak.

That might be a plan if we don't hear from haplo:x

[ReallyDedPoet]

Re the odd number....I can get one of the daughters to sub in* if needed.

* So to speak.

Nice Pioneer :up:

[Takeda Shingen]

Have we decided what voice program we are using?

[nikimcbee]

okay, here emergency plan: @ pioneer; at 1 pm pst, if I don't hear from haplo we'll do that. everything should work at that point.

[nikimcbee]

okay, I'm getting stressed out/ pissed off:damn:

[Takeda Shingen]

okay, I'm getting stressed out/ pissed off:damn:

It's okay. You've got a solution, and a backup if that fails. Breathe. :up:

[Pioneer]

She's booting up her laptop now.

[nikimcbee]

She's booting up her laptop now.
great, lets just go for it now:salute:

[nikimcbee]

any problems, post here or im asap

[mookiemookie]

No mic for me either. :-/

[nikimcbee]

I'm giving up on the mic. I have no idea why it won't work.:hmmm::shifty:
but that's ok, I uninstall yahoo messenger, the second the draft is over.

[mookiemookie]

Same for me. I tried troubleshooting tips all over the internet for Realtek onboard sound and Windows 7. No dice. Not that important anyways.

[mr chris]

Well i guess i will be talking to myself then. :rotfl2:

[RickC Sniper]

I have realtek onboard sound with Windows 7 also. No mic working as well.

Kind of glad you chose the online draft right now.

[mr chris]

Does anyone want to try a audio call with me?

[Pioneer]

No mic either, none for daughter.
She'll be on dial up isp.

[nikimcbee]

@ haplo: D'oh:-?

[Aramike]

Crap, I completely forgot about this. Sorry, was out of town on a last minute thing! :dead::doh::cry:

[Takeda Shingen]

Great draft, and it is clear that I am dealing with a great bunch of people. Nick, you handeled all of this like a seasoned commissoner, and I think that this may be the best year that I have had in fantasy football. Hats off to you, and to everyone else in the league. You are truly good people.

Edit: Aramike, the autodraft did a fantastic job. I think you will be pleased with your team.

[nikimcbee]

Great draft, and it is clear that I am dealing with a great bunch of people. Nick, you handeled all of this like a seasoned commissoner, and I think that this may be the best year that I have had in fantasy football. Hats off to you, and to everyone else in the league. You are truly good people.

Edit: Aramike, the autodraft did a fantastic job. I think you will be pleased with your team.

You mean the Raiders starting roster?:O::haha:

[nikimcbee]

Argh my ID wont work = created another and it wont let me join the league.... plz delete the emden team and my old account so I can join this. If that isnt possible - just have it autodraft

freakin yahoo.....

d'oh

[mr chris]

Will be around for the first week of the season but will be away for the next 6 weeks due to work commitments. But will be in contact with the wife by any means so that i can to set my team for the relevant weekend.

Looking forward to the season had a great time at the draft. Thanks for hosting Niki.

Good luck to everyone.

[Aramike]

Edit: Aramike, the autodraft did a fantastic job. I think you will be pleased with your team. Indeed, its not too bad, what with a couple of bright spots in there... :cool:

[Pioneer]

Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/smartdark/viewpost.gif (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?p=1467806#post1467806)
Argh my ID wont work = created another and it wont let me join the league.... plz delete the emden team and my old account so I can join this. If that isnt possible - just have it autodraft

freakin yahoo.....



d'oh

When did this come in, before or after the draft?
If he wanted in, can you sub managers, or is it locked in for the season?