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261599.1
Date: 07/24/2014 10:47:39
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Hello peeps

My season started a lot better than expected and my initial goal was to avoid relegation but off course, now after 4 wins, I want to get into the play offs.

I would like to know what goals the other teams have for this season.

At the moment I am in a building phase trying to create an unique blend off players, not sure it this will work on the long term, but the only way to beat the EBBL teams and to win the league is to come with something new,

I think a team from the BIG 8 will win our league this season, because they have a bot on their side and soon two bots how it looks like.

Good luck to all this seaosn

Last edited by JohannesTop12 at 07/24/2014 10:49:52

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261599.2 in reply to 261599.1
Date: 07/25/2014 07:31:53
Durham Wasps
II.2
Overall Posts Rated:
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Second Team:
Sunderland Boilermakers
I would like to know what goals the other teams have for this season.

I would too, but I suspect most people will stay tight lipped about their plans.

I'm in a similar situation to last season. I'm hoping to compete with the other top teams in the division but I'll decide later in the season whether to commit to a promotion push, or step back like I did last season.

I feel I have a better team now than I did when we lost to Tide of Fire two seasons ago, but despite his promotion and the Giants last season, I think its even harder this season.

Our side of the division has three ex-EBBL teams, including a cup winner, so I wouldn't put the Wasps as favourites.

The Big 8 looks weaker, which should mean one of their teams gets top seed, though I don't see that as a foregone conclusion. How the Great 8 teams do in the interconference games could go a long way to deciding who finishes top on our side.

I think there'll stay only one bot though. Gmen tends to log in once in a while.

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261599.3 in reply to 261599.2
Date: 07/25/2014 07:51:22
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i still have 2-3 seasons off position training to do, so i wouldnt want to get promoted... if i get promoted, i will take the 1 million, if not, no problem at all.

i just need to fine tune my arena prices, because I lost out already on income

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261599.4 in reply to 261599.3
Date: 07/30/2014 03:35:59
Bethnal Green Erks
II.2
Overall Posts Rated:
6969
Second Team:
Mile End Erks
I spent my transfer budget on a guy I didn't need but who I thought I couldn't turn down at that price. Therefore I am now trying to sell him and wasting $140k per week salary on a team that still needs another 2-3 seasons of training.

I am aiming to avoid the relegation playoffs.

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261599.5 in reply to 261599.4
Date: 07/31/2014 08:52:35
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i have done the same in the past... annoying that is :(

i also waisted money on buying a 7th or 8th trainee :( when you cant train more than 6...

i think you are too good a trainer for division III, but sometimes it is not a bad idea to drop to division III.

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261599.6 in reply to 261599.5
Date: 07/31/2014 09:46:57
Durham Wasps
II.2
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Sunderland Boilermakers
I have no experience of dropping to D3 but I've seen it work for some people. Obviously Johannes is one. Vecx, whose Tide of Fire team is surviving comfortably back in the EBBL is another.

I've also seen teams do well by surviving in bottom half of D2. In season 25, after challenging in previous years, Manchester Giants went 5-17 and finished 7th in the conference, but won their relegation playoff. The following season they challenged again and came closer to promotion than previously. Then season 27 saw them promote to the EBBL.

I don't think its clear which option is best, they both seem to work. I think the best thing to do is to decide on your future plans and then commit to it.

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261599.7 in reply to 261599.6
Date: 09/30/2014 15:57:50
Durham Wasps
II.2
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Second Team:
Sunderland Boilermakers
Congrats to the Erks. Better offence won the day. His tactics got his best player in position to shoot, while mine just got everybody in the wrong place at the wrong time. The playoffs aren't the place for mistakes, and the Erks were too good to let me get away with it.
Good luck to all the teams left in the playoffs, and those involved in relegation matches.

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261599.8 in reply to 261599.7
Date: 09/30/2014 17:07:15
Bethnal Green Erks
II.2
Overall Posts Rated:
6969
Second Team:
Mile End Erks
Thanks, I felt I had a chance if you didn't go crunch time, albeit a small one as you are clearly the best team in the league. I thought you'd struggle with Elliot if I could get him the ball not being guarded by your best big man though.

I would definitely have crunch timed in your position, with home court and the best team and having TIEd all year, I think you're pretty much home & hosed if you don't get an injury and don't really need the extra enthusiasm boost.

Easy to say that in hindsight I suppose and with different tactics you probably beat me with a bit to spare anyway.

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261599.9 in reply to 261599.8
Date: 09/30/2014 20:51:14
Durham Wasps
II.2
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Second Team:
Sunderland Boilermakers
Thanks, I felt I had a chance if you didn't go crunch time, albeit a small one as you are clearly the best team in the league. I thought you'd struggle with Elliot if I could get him the ball not being guarded by your best big man though.

Completely agree there. My plan against inside offences this season has been basically to stop the ball getting inside. Even my best big man couldn't stop Elliott. Its worked pretty well this season.

I would definitely have crunch timed in your position, with home court and the best team and having TIEd all year, I think you're pretty much home & hosed if you don't get an injury and don't really need the extra enthusiasm boost.

Arrogance may have crept in but I felt I could win without crunching. In fact, I was planning to PON the next game too. It wouldn't hurt to keep enth high. I felt the possible final with Sabre was going to be close.
Whatever it was, its not an excuse. Best team won on the night.

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261599.10 in reply to 261599.9
Date: 10/10/2014 07:43:52
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Hello all

Its been a blast in div2 and although i've been thrashed all season long hopefully it wont be long before I'll be back with something resembling a competitive team.

Good luck to everyone in season 29!

BrazilianBlur



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261599.11 in reply to 261599.10
Date: 10/10/2014 10:29:44
Durham Wasps
II.2
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Second Team:
Sunderland Boilermakers
I think you could probably be back after only a season if you want. Your arena is well on the way, its about the size mine was when I promoted I think. And I see you've already lowered your prices for next season so well done for that. Its hugely important to maximise your gate receipts.

Good luck next season.