Too many leagues? Too many non-committed owners? - Page 5

bigphesta · 02-01-2003, 02:30 PM

It was posted earlier, but a league's success is directly related to a consistant commish and solid owners.... thankfully the NAHHBL has been blessed with both. Not braggin here, but I think at any given time, I've got the best 29 other guys in OOTP, and it seems I NEVER go more than 24 hours with a spot open. Guess I've been pretty lucky here.

I attribute the league's success to a few things. First, I HARDLY miss a sim. I think the last sim missed was in April when I was moving across the state, and of course, the whole league knew about this weeks in advance. Second, fairness. Sounds simple, but I will not bend a single rule for a single person at ANY time. The rules are all listed, they're very clear, and they get stuck to. There's absolutely NO favortism in the league at all. Third, in reguards to rules, theres a unique set of rules which keeps the league balanced enough that even the worst team, if ran properly, CAN succeed in just a short time. Fourth, I'd say my web site looks VERY professional.

Fifth, owners. Not the quality of the owners as much as my total control over what owners stay and who gets booted. I track who submits what and when they submit, and if a owner misses three sims in a row, or doesn't maintain a solid level of submissions (70% minimum in the NAHHBL) they get booted. I don't buy the "there's not enough people playing OOTP to boot someone" which was said earlier. Not true at all. But the key is NOT getting to this point. SCREEN your applicants. Make them put down references. Find out info about them first and choose the BEST guy, not the first to respond. Also, I have NO problems taking on OOTP newbies. Sure, it's a little more work on my part (answering "how do I submit an expimp") but if someone's first experience in a league is a great one, then that person will always remember the league and probably stay in it. For instance, when I got OOTP3, I applied to join the CDL, and it must have been a mistake, but I actually got in. To this day, it's my favorite league i'm in (NAHHBL withstanding). I've been in DOZENS of leagues since then, but it was my first and the BEST ran (speaking of consistancy, I think there's only been one missed sim since I joined, and that was due to the commish having a baby - ok not him personally, his wife, but you get my point).

The final thing which keeps a league successful in MY book, is don't bring non-league related stuff into the league. I dont' want to go to the league and discuss politics (that's for the OT board) I don't want to go to the league and discuss football. I don't want to go to the league and see pics of half dressed ugly red-heads. I want the league to do one thing - bring me the best OOTP experience ever. I can come here for everything else.

twins15 · 02-01-2003, 02:43 PM

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Originally posted by darkhorse
So true, a proper avatar commands, nay compels, respect from your peers.

My avatar commands respect from everyone here.

LivnLegend · 02-01-2003, 04:55 PM

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Originally posted by bigphesta
...blah blah blah...I don't want to go to the league and see pics of half dressed ugly red-heads. I want the league to do one thing - bring me the best OOTP experience ever. I can come here for everything else.

Amen!

crackpott · 02-01-2003, 09:56 PM

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Originally posted by LivnLegend
Amen!

I agree. A page with ugly redheads would be troublesome. Luckily I haven't come by one yet.

Seriously though, as I mentioned earlier, that's kind of the point. If you want to judge my league by the picture on the front, good for you, I really wouldn't want you in anyway if that's the only thing you make your judgement on.

Besides... maybe the half dressed redheads don't want to see you.

IatricSB · 02-01-2003, 11:02 PM

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Originally posted by twins15
My avatar commands respect from everyone here.

Exactly. It was easy to see by your avatar that you were a young girl, so everyone knew instantly how to interact with you.

LivnLegend · 02-02-2003, 12:45 AM

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Originally posted by crackpott
I agree. A page with ugly redheads would be troublesome. Luckily I haven't come by one yet.

No joke...the other day my wife and I were watching TV and flipped past That 70's Show. I said to my wife, "Laura Prepon has got to be the ugliest actress on TV if you only count those who are supposed to be playing attractive characters." I was dead serious. My wife agreed. Prepon is the complete opposite of hot.

treedom · 02-02-2003, 12:49 AM

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Originally posted by crackpott
Seriously though, as I mentioned earlier, that's kind of the point. If you want to judge my league by the picture on the front, good for you, I really wouldn't want you in anyway if that's the only thing you make your judgement on.

that picture works both ways...

Total Nirvana · 02-02-2003, 12:51 AM

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Originally posted by bigphesta
You Suck. Your League Sucks. Only thing good there is the very cool Atlanta GM, other than that, it sucks.

bigphesta · 02-02-2003, 01:36 AM

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Originally posted by crackpott
Besides... maybe the half dressed redheads don't want to see you.

No, but the naked redhead in my bed likes to see me.

twins15 · 02-02-2003, 01:39 AM

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Originally posted by LivnLegend
Prepon is the complete opposite of hot.

You are right. She is the opposite of Sue Bird.

crackpott · 02-02-2003, 02:09 AM

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Originally posted by twins15
You are right. She is the opposite of Sue Bird.

Thank god.

Your claim however, Legend, is flawed in that the whole character of Donna is supposed to be just a "girl-next-door" type. Jackie is the one who's SUPPOSED to be hot. They ****ed up big.

Modern Relic · 02-02-2003, 08:31 AM

While I'm admittedly not partial to redheads, I think Laura is ok. However, you have GOT to get a better photo of her for your league's front page, crackpott. She's showing some serious birdlegs there.

crackpott · 02-02-2003, 01:36 PM

blah... fine. I'll change it later today.

IatricSB · 02-02-2003, 01:41 PM

I think Laura should fire her photographer. Sometimes (but not usually) she looks hot in the 70's show, but most of the pictures and avatars Crackpott puts up look very unflattering. No offense intended Crackpott, just my opinion.

02-01-2003, 02:30 PM	#81
bigphesta Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,366	It was posted earlier, but a league's success is directly related to a consistant commish and solid owners.... thankfully the NAHHBL has been blessed with both. Not braggin here, but I think at any given time, I've got the best 29 other guys in OOTP, and it seems I NEVER go more than 24 hours with a spot open. Guess I've been pretty lucky here. I attribute the league's success to a few things. First, I HARDLY miss a sim. I think the last sim missed was in April when I was moving across the state, and of course, the whole league knew about this weeks in advance. Second, fairness. Sounds simple, but I will not bend a single rule for a single person at ANY time. The rules are all listed, they're very clear, and they get stuck to. There's absolutely NO favortism in the league at all. Third, in reguards to rules, theres a unique set of rules which keeps the league balanced enough that even the worst team, if ran properly, CAN succeed in just a short time. Fourth, I'd say my web site looks VERY professional. Fifth, owners. Not the quality of the owners as much as my total control over what owners stay and who gets booted. I track who submits what and when they submit, and if a owner misses three sims in a row, or doesn't maintain a solid level of submissions (70% minimum in the NAHHBL) they get booted. I don't buy the "there's not enough people playing OOTP to boot someone" which was said earlier. Not true at all. But the key is NOT getting to this point. SCREEN your applicants. Make them put down references. Find out info about them first and choose the BEST guy, not the first to respond. Also, I have NO problems taking on OOTP newbies. Sure, it's a little more work on my part (answering "how do I submit an expimp") but if someone's first experience in a league is a great one, then that person will always remember the league and probably stay in it. For instance, when I got OOTP3, I applied to join the CDL, and it must have been a mistake, but I actually got in. To this day, it's my favorite league i'm in (NAHHBL withstanding). I've been in DOZENS of leagues since then, but it was my first and the BEST ran (speaking of consistancy, I think there's only been one missed sim since I joined, and that was due to the commish having a baby - ok not him personally, his wife, but you get my point). The final thing which keeps a league successful in MY book, is don't bring non-league related stuff into the league. I dont' want to go to the league and discuss politics (that's for the OT board) I don't want to go to the league and discuss football. I don't want to go to the league and see pics of half dressed ugly red-heads. I want the league to do one thing - bring me the best OOTP experience ever. I can come here for everything else. Last edited by bigphesta; 02-01-2003 at 02:32 PM.

02-02-2003, 08:31 AM	#92
Modern Relic All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,265	While I'm admittedly not partial to redheads, I think Laura is ok. However, you have GOT to get a better photo of her for your league's front page, crackpott. She's showing some serious birdlegs there. __________________ American Folklore Baseball League (closed): Commissioner/GM - Mudville Nine (ruled!) Former member of Boys of Summer: GM - St. Louis Browns (doormats!) Former member of the OTBL: GM - Gashouse Gorillas (also ruled!) "People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." Rogers Hornsby

02-02-2003, 01:36 PM	#93
crackpott Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,961	blah... fine. I'll change it later today. __________________ Abandoned Planet - Check it out. The photos don't suck anymore.

02-02-2003, 01:41 PM	#94
IatricSB Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 3,493	I think Laura should fire her photographer. Sometimes (but not usually) she looks hot in the 70's show, but most of the pictures and avatars Crackpott puts up look very unflattering. No offense intended Crackpott, just my opinion. __________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body; but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "Wow! What a Ride!" Chicago(N) - Boys of Summer Oakland - 20th Century League Bakersfield - Wild Things Brooklyn - QBA Dodge City - NBSL California - ABC Dodger's Senioriest fan on the OOTP Boards