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303478.64 in reply to 303478.61
Date: 8/28/2020 10:14:25 PM
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By competitive, I mean compete for a championship. So no, I wouldn't say your team is competitive with a 13 win season. That said, if you got what you wanted out of the season, good for you.

For perspective, I won 15 games last year and spent only one week above the salary floor. I made the same goal as you (to stay in div2), but my priority was to make as much money as possible. I was earning between $220-250k every week while having more wins than you with a harder draw. Was I competitive? No. Did I accomplish what I set out to achieve? Sure.

If an NT player is your priority, then you have a gun player to show for it. I'm merely telling you that you won't compete for a div2 title with over half your salary tied up in one position.

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303478.65 in reply to 303478.64
Date: 8/28/2020 10:43:00 PM
Heywood Big Dogs
II.2
Overall Posts Rated:
161161
Second Team:
Heywood Lions
That’s impressive - quarter mil profit a week! How did you not buy your way to a title off the back of that, particularly given the competition is clearly weaker this season? I also lose too much cash in trainers due to the NT focus, which makes it tough to win the whole thing. I just guess it depends how you measure competitiveness. Last time I played up here I was lucky to win half a dozen games and got smashed in the relegation games, so from my perspective this time around I’ve been able to hold my own - or compete - where as last time I was little more than bot challenge to the other sides.

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303478.66 in reply to 303478.65
Date: 8/28/2020 11:35:12 PM
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Yeah I measure success by winning an ABBL title. That's why I'm focused on building up the bank and getting the next generation of trainees.

How did you not buy your way to a title off the back of that, particularly given the competition is clearly weaker this season?

It all comes down to my ultimate goal. I could have promoted every season since I've been back, but I'd also spend everything I have to just stay afloat in the ABBL. Until I have 3 trainees who are almost at ABBL level, winning anything is an expense that makes my team further away from where I'm trying to get to. There is no value in being middle of the road and making no money in this game. All that happens is your players lose value over time and you have to start from scratch without actually accomplishing anything.

Last edited by Perriwinkle Blue at 8/28/2020 11:39:49 PM

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303478.67 in reply to 303478.66
Date: 8/29/2020 12:29:43 AM
Heywood Big Dogs
II.2
Overall Posts Rated:
161161
Second Team:
Heywood Lions
Fair enough, each to their own I guess. But having floated around Div 3 for the majority of my time in this game, and a few very quiet leagues at that, I'm just glad to be in a level that actually has all active players and no bots. We can't all win ABBL titles. If you ever do get one of those trainees you are talking about hopefully he finds his way into our NT team.

Good luck to you with your mission, mate.

From: Deano25

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303478.68 in reply to 303478.67
Date: 8/29/2020 12:48:58 AM
Heywood Big Dogs
II.2
Overall Posts Rated:
161161
Second Team:
Heywood Lions
Credit to you, you did make ABBL playoffs a few seasons back and stayed there for a 3-season run, so you're streets ahead of me in terms of holding your own in this game. But if the pass mark is winning an ABBL title in terms of being competitive, I guess we're equally competitive? Unless you're running a second account somewhere. I mean, there's only been 17 teams win it in 50 seasons so far. They're damn hard to win.

I'm hoping to get at least two more seasons out of Hongjing as the starting PG in the National Team and then if someone wants him or he doesn't fit in with how I'm training my next batch I'll move him on. I just need to stay around this level to afford that, not necessarily win it.

Out of interest, what do you make of the estimates the game gives you for the price of a player on the transfer list. One of my trainees is currently being estimated at $9.7 mil, which just seems ridiculous. Do players ever sell for that much?
What's the most you've ever sold a player for or bought a player for?

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303478.69 in reply to 303478.59
Date: 8/29/2020 3:48:59 AM
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It was always between top ups and the bears. They have the best win/loss by a long way (bears would have been better if they didn't tank games for the cup) for a reason. Top ups got caught trying to lock it up by playing normal effort (which I would have done myself). Bears would be at unbackable odds right now.

thats how it was until i sold players and Trolololo bought players. Top ups and Trolololo was the GF imo, but you never know what can happen.

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303478.70 in reply to 303478.69
Date: 8/29/2020 4:07:33 AM
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In all honesty, I haven't followed a lot of what's going on this season. It's pretty hard to find the motivation to engage when your goal is to win only 3 games haha.

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303478.71 in reply to 303478.70
Date: 8/29/2020 5:56:57 AM
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After underestimating my team 2 games in a row, that might be my goal also if I go up.

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303478.72 in reply to 303478.71
Date: 8/29/2020 8:26:47 PM
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And if I happen to promote, a 3 win season would be a miracle.....

From: Deano25
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303478.73 in reply to 303478.72
Date: 10/10/2020 4:55:26 AM
Heywood Big Dogs
II.2
Overall Posts Rated:
161161
Second Team:
Heywood Lions
Anyone else having trouble with tonight's game displaying?

From: Balev
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303478.74 in reply to 303478.73
Date: 10/10/2020 6:49:13 AM
Kinky Koalas
ABBL
Overall Posts Rated:
111111
Second Team:
Down Under Drop Bears
...Must be your PC.









:P

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