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Post by LosAngelesGM on Feb 3, 2013 12:12:19 GMT -5
I was speaking to Nick, and in light of possibly keeping league activity going, I know other leagues have a weekly post/article required by each team, which is a lot to ask.
I was hoping we could maybe have a monthly article. Some topics that could be written on but this is not a full list...
1) Line combinations
2) Team Needs (Team looking for a specific position/type of player)
3) Article about a player doing well (Player with the team all season or traded for recently)
4) Team Success/Failures (What is working, what isnt, and possibly what the team may do in the near future)
5) Offseason Plans (Guys who may re-sign, guys who may be released)
We could come up with more topics so GM's can use the list as a guide on what to write about.
Just an idea to keep league activity up all season. Please vote.
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Post by phoenixgm on Feb 3, 2013 13:37:15 GMT -5
If I may be so bold...I am of the opinion that incentive laced articles and such are much more effective. Cash incentives are ok, but the real incentives could be in stuff like an extra UFA bid, or maybe the opportunity to change one player position without citing proof (player becomes proficient through practice)...or things like that after attaining a certain level of activity.
Just a thought....
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Post by Avs on Feb 3, 2013 13:43:24 GMT -5
now there's an idea!
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Post by LosAngelesGM on Feb 3, 2013 13:45:42 GMT -5
This is an open topic. Nick ultimately decides but I do like the incentive function. Perhaps an incentive could be, if after 2 seasons, if you posted a certain % of articles, you can rerate 2 NHL players and no downgrades occur. Any opinions guys, please add in. It'll help frame this if we move forward.
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Post by blackhawks on Feb 3, 2013 14:22:05 GMT -5
I don't even think we need the incentive function. I think we have plenty of active GMs, and GMs that are willing to do whatever it takes to keep things going.
I don't think we need a daily story. If Nick just posts that the daily games have been played, that's enough. And he could post the games and point out whenever St Louis loses a game. That will create plenty of trade activity right there!
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Post by panthersgm on Feb 3, 2013 14:38:36 GMT -5
It's a good idea to get regular articles posted, etc., but I also think that some sort of reward is in order, as suggested by the Phoenix GM.
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Post by bluejacketsgm on Feb 3, 2013 16:57:18 GMT -5
more incentives just means more work and things to keep track of for Saint Nick.
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Post by LosAngelesGM on Feb 3, 2013 20:24:50 GMT -5
Not necessarily. Its something I can track. And there are other things I do take care of as well to help out.
I am honestly only proposing the idea to get activity up in the league. Maybe others dont agree, but coming on the message board at times is a bit depressing. There is nothing going on. One article a month from teams isnt much. And if there are some incentive to do it, I think itll make the league more interesting. Just my thoughts. I know all wont agree.
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Post by Avs on Feb 3, 2013 20:50:47 GMT -5
The time between the deadline and the playoffs takes too long. Nick needs to sim daily so this part of the season isn't dragged out. This is the only time of the season where it's dead here.
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Post by LosAngelesGM on Feb 3, 2013 23:47:09 GMT -5
Not just defending him, but he does work two jobs. Not sure if everyone knows that, so not to use an excuse for him, but if I had to work two jobs, at times, the league wouldnt be top priority for me.
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