Guest roberto922 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 My opinion is to allow 14 days normally but set it to 7 days during periods where alot of people want to play (Christmas, summer holidays etc.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I'm not sure that would work. In the 7 months the last one went through, each team had 24 seasons. This one will be going on for longer as we will presumably start earlier, and it should go more smooth as we have done it before and have the experience. If we allow people 14 days, presuming we start this in December, in the 11 months this (should last) going up to the release of FM10, presuming that everyone uses the full 14 days, each club would still only get 24 goes. With an extra 4 months. Sorry I couldn't think of a better argument and decided to do some mental arithmetic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Bermy, once i've done my final team report and that of the final Ten Ton season will you be doing a 'wrap up' post about Ten Ton? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 But how much chance is there of peope like Dafuge using all 14 days? It's just that theres quite a few people would struggle with having to do it in 7 days and we don't want to be scaring people away with strict restrictions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermybhoy Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 My opinion is to allow 14 days normally but set it to 7 days during periods where alot of people want to play (Christmas, summer holidays etc.) I think it's a bit too much to be honest. If it goes on for that long, updates would be infrequent and we'd lose a lot of momentum. Appreciate what you're saying about some peopl being much faster than others, but in general if you tell people they have 14 days, quite a number will take exactly 14 to go through it. Without going back and counting up, the concensus seems to pretty much be that the existing arrangement works pretty well, so I'm thinking I'll stick with that. Bermy, once i've done my final team report and that of the final Ten Ton season will you be doing a 'wrap up' post about Ten Ton? Kinda. Not sure if it's exactly what you're thinking of, but I'll be doing an overall wrap up of both teams, mainly based on facts and figures. If you mean a shortened history then no, not really, I'd find it too time consuming. There is also an award cermony, hopefully I don't upset too many people with that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 look forward to the awards.... best European season?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I just did a small-ish list of players and staff that have played/staffed at the club, and also a history of the captains. Would that be any use to you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 look forward to the awards.... best European season?? would depend on how I do in the current Semi-Finals ofc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermybhoy Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 look forward to the awards.... best European season?? Hmm...define best? Any other suggestions welcome I just did a small-ish list of players and staff that have played/staffed at the club, and also a history of the captains. Would that be any use to you? Yeah that could be interesting, cheers. Can anyone knock together something for the Softies? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Maybe gauge from some of th managers what their highlights are? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermybhoy Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 I'd personally go for combination 4, mainly 'cos Blyth's the closet club to me out of all the ones listed. Also, aren't they called Blyth Spartans? That's simply a cool name. They do also have a fantastically cool badge. I occurred to me I'd like a crack playing as them whenever I've came up against them in the past. I think the votes so far are Option 1 - 3 Option 4 - 1 Not counting myself yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnefc22 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I think Option 1 is the best. Time limit - I reckon is do it as fast as you can but if you havn't finished in 10 days, you must hand it over(even if you had a champions league final next ). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermybhoy Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 Just to repost for anyone who hasn't ventured back onto the last page and wants to give some input, the choices for teams have been pretty much narrowed down to: [font=Courier New] Team Name Stadium Reputation Balance Parent Club[/font] [font=Courier New]Combination 1[/font] [font=Courier New]North Hyde 4130 1250 18500 [/font] [font=Courier New]South Worcester 4004 1250 20000 [/font] [font=Courier New]Combination 4[/font] [font=Courier New]North Blyth 4400 1200 26000 [/font] [font=Courier New]South Braintree 4000 1150 40000 [/font] 4-1 in favour of 1 so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 1 the obvious choice imo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 would depend on how I do in the current Semi-Finals ofc of course.... good luck with it - i'll be happy to lose the title of furthest in the champions league record if we win it!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lower Leagues Rule Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 My name is Des Tiny and I am a southern softie and proud (of it) I want to have a go this time around, sounds like a lot of fun, I have always been a Northerner, but The Softies is a name I just cannot pass up. As for combinations I agree Combination 1 is the best. (Gutted to not see Gateshead chosen as the perfect northern team ) I just can't wait to see this going after being a long time reader of the old thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermybhoy Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 of course.... good luck with it - i'll be happy to lose the title of furthest in the champions league record if we win it!! Wondered what you were on about there...think dafuge might have something to say about that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartans5 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I like option 1 of all the options, and I think that the 7-10 days is a fine deadline. I don't really care when I go so long as it is after Dec. 12 as that week I have finals. I am spartans5 and I am a Softie and proud of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlipscombe Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Wondered what you were on about there...think dafuge might have something to say about that i know... got myself all in a muddle... i'll try and use my age as an excuse!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowcrapup Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I say we go for number 4. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I'd go for 1, mainly because Worcester is my nearest city! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spc1485 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 1 for me too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonfun1980 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 <Jonfun> is a Southern Softie and proud. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Option 4 for me since Braintree was the club where Danny Roberts spent his career. The balance may not be quite as good but I think Braintree is the perfect club for the softies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermybhoy Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 A quick tot up suggests it's 9-3 in favour of option 1. Blyth Spartans and Braintree has a more romantic ring to it...tough one. I'm not sure if my Charman's vote counts for the 7 required to overrule Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Worcester isn't exactly very southern either Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermybhoy Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Well, English geography isn't a strong point of mine so I'd need to take your word for it. I think I could have more of an attachment to the Spartans than Hyde, I must say. I'm talking myself into this one. Do we get 300 players? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafuge Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 In fact, looking at my game, Worcester are in the Blue Square North anyway. They are based in the midlands, so I suppose they could be close to the borderline. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowcrapup Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 And the Spartans does should nice, plus Blyth is next to Newcastle which is where most Southern people believe northerners are from (The ones I meet all think evryone North of Leeds is a geordie.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowcrapup Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Well, English geography isn't a strong point of mine so I'd need to take your word for it.I think I could have more of an attachment to the Spartans than Hyde, I must say. I'm talking myself into this one. Do we get 300 players? Yes but god help us if we come up against some Persians Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIAG Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'd like to take part in this (as a Southern Softie) but I'd end up letting every one down, so I won't. IMO, Blyth would be a better choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermybhoy Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'd like to take part in this (as a Southern Softie) but I'd end up letting every one down, so I won't. That sounds perfect It's the taking part that counts. Sure we can't persuade you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert_296 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 But aren't we using Ten Ton and Legends? Although granted, most people didn't use them in the end. I know I only used them for the first season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermybhoy Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Doesn't seem much point for that reason. The nicknames are the notable point anyway, no point changing the club names. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper99 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 As people have pointed out, Blyth is a much better northern club to choose, and Braintree is a much better southern one. Although they're not the most evenly matched option they're both proper Northern and Southern clubs. For those reason I think all of the people who voted for option 1 should change their minds Either that or Bermy should just put his foot down as thread author and pick option 4, you know it makes sense Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weeeman27bob Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I'm coming round to option 4 ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper99 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Good man, let the revolution begin..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartans5 Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Well, if we pick option 4 I may have to switch and be a Northern Monkey b/c I can't possibly pass up an opportunity to play as the Spartans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIAG Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 That sounds perfect It's the taking part that counts. Sure we can't persuade you? No, I mean either a) I'd forget when it was my week or b) I'd have major technical problems... don't we play this online against the other player? I'd mess up there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowcrapup Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 No both are kept seperate then the saves are passed on to the next person. (I think. You have me doubting myself if it is online then I can't play either) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermybhoy Posted November 23, 2008 Author Share Posted November 23, 2008 Yeah don't worry, it's not online. The two games are completely seperate. There's just two set up to keep it competitive. Also, the order of play is not set in stone, it moves about a bit, it's just a case of checking in sometimes to check when it's likly to come back round to you. And to encourage whoever's in control at that point of course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
canvey!! Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I've changed my mind. The others can have Christmas, I just need before Christmas, and after Sunday 30th (November). I suppose February onwards is also fine for me, but I like to manage in the lower leagues more and no doubt the teams'll be in the league by then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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