in 10 seasons from now, nobody will remember the TIE deal that was broken. All the will be remembered is that Belgium was the champ and ITaly was no where near it.
As for all this nonsense about TIE deals, i like Kozlik's approach. be sure it's a fair deal for both teams. Tie deals are absolutely disgusting in all area's.
For those who think TIE deals are fair: how about you announce them on the fora each time you do it? Because then it becomes fair for other teams since they can calculate your enthusiasm. Right now, you are just trying to cheat with your direct opponent, both gaining something but the rest of the field doesn't gain anything. i take it non of you have considered that before.
If you both are going to play TIE, do it without a deal. if you are so scared about it that you are offering one, then it means you are scared it wouldn't happen and don't have the cojones to take a risk. nothing to feel bad about seeing a TIE deal being broken. It's not cool, but in the end, a NT manager is supposed to do the best for HIS NATIONS COMMUNITY. if you have to offend some people by doing so, then so be it.
Btw: Nice job so far Joe. One more win and we are certain to play the next round. uncharted territory for the Belgian NT.