I agree on the drafting order, however I feel like that will need to be done ASAP. The demo comes out tomorrow, and I'd like for all of this to be set up and everything to be totally planned BEFORE a week before the release date, just so any rough patches can be patched before release.
We're about 3 weeks away from release here, so I say we get the official threads for Xbox (made by me) and PS3 (up to Joborule) and we'll go from there, so we can get the player list finalized and everything planned, like I said, on time.
And for a starting date. Just throwing this out there, lets start on the 18th. Effectively giving everyone a week to familiarize themselves with the controls and get acquainted with the new skating system and all the other new features.
So, to run it down, these are the details I propose, as the commissioner for the 360 league. I just want to make sure everyone is happy with these, including Joborule because he founded the thread.
Official Threads: Made on the 21st, when the demo is released, to allow players to make time to make their final decisions and allow the commissioners to organize all the details we need, with ample time to figure out any and all issues that may or may not arise while we are anticipating the 11th.
Leagues:
Two leagues per console, not separated by playing or simming, or skill level. The game allows for all of that to be avoided, depending on your concern. Divide the leagues by veteran status, meaning whoever requested first, once we reach a half-point mark, the league is split.
Cut-Off date [Sept 11th]: I suggest a cut-off date, where it's too late to join. We could make that the 11th, when the game is released, so we have a week to organize the draft. Then, joining could be opened once the season and playoffs end, and give any new'uns a week to join, then we start again.
Max players a league/Max Leagues: I suggest a 30 player limit. I don't believe anyone should be able to play as a player, because it proves to completely render the rating system null. (I could win 30-0 against the Legends team using my hometown SSM Greyhounds of the OHL on rookie, and probably beat them all the way up to superstar with little effort). I also suggest 2-3 leagues being opened a console max, though I don't believe we'll need more than 2 a console.
Season start date [Sept 18th]: This gives players sufficient time to get acquainted and get organized.
Now for rules.
Difficulty Setting: All Star (NO higher. Wouldn't be totally fair for some of the less-experienced CPers.)
Periods when head-to-head. 5 or 10 minutes. I suggest 10, but others may want shorter.
Injuries: On, definitely.
Salary Cap: If this is editable, leave it.
Length of Season: I think this is editable, CMIIW, but if it is, I say we cut it to half-seasons, 41 games.
Now I understand that that Commissioners have to verify ALL league moves. Now I suggest we assign days that we do this. Just so people specifically know WHEN they will be receiving their players, and when they'll have more cap space, etc.
So,
Verification days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - Does that work?
Drafts: Manual. The player drafts should be manual. We should try to find a date and time that's mutually acceptable for the vast majority of players (70 percent). Maybe Commissioners can assign players to the people that don't show up to the draft. I would also be fine with Automatic, but it sort of defeats the purpose in scouting, no?
If I'm missing anything let me know, and please let me know what you guys agree on!
As I said, as the commish for the 360 league, I want to make everyone happy, and I'll do everything I can to make sure of that, because this is going to be some time-consuming stuff, and I want everyone to have fun.
