Newbie thoughts on this game

[mille1212]

I agree with you 100%. I currently have only 6 out of 24 of my original picks.

I didn't draft well and I got the players I wanted (but didn't need). You drafted well and you didn't get the players you wanted or needed. Basically it's a crap shoot. Based on my experience, the only way to semi-get what you want is to understand how the broken system works when making your selections in the first place.

The longwinded point I was trying to make was that the only way to salvage the broken draft system is be sitting at your computer when the waiver wire hits. Otherwise, you are bound to be disappointed.

Having said that, the only way to make it close to perfect is via a live computer draft. But, believe me I've been involved in a few of those (fantasy) that didn't work out either (due to quick time limit restrictions, computer issues, etc.) I like to take time to think, so the only perfect system is live in person.

However, I do think they could do some things to improve the process even as is. One is a simple fix in my opinion. Players could draft and rank their teams just as they do now. As in fantasy football, you would need to randomize the draft order and snake the draft. Players should know their respective draft positions in advance of submitting their draft rankings (helps with drafting strategies). Selections would then be made one at a time by the computer. 1st player goes, computer checks if the player is available, computer assigns to team if he is, computer picks the next best player at that position (salary wise) if he is not and assigns that player instead. 2nd player goes and the computer does the same. Selections are made one at a time, so their is no tie involved and thus no teams that gets stuck with players that nobody else wanted. I think this would be better than the current system as is.

This process could be improved even more if you were allowed to couple this with the current computer assisted autodraft features I used when I played my free trail. I can't remember all of the choices, but % of money spent on pitching/hitting was one, and I think the balance of star players to fillers was another. Maybe a few more choice could be added to help customize the selections the computer is having to make for you when your current pick is not available.

These of course would still not be perfect, but I think they would improve things. Again, for what it's worth newbie-wise.
[quote:b4cbf7cbbd="newmish"]The issue to me is that this system in inherently flawed. You could, theoretically mind you, get 0/25 picks. The fact that this could even be possible shows that the system is not only flawed, but incorrect. Especially since getting players that fit your ballpark is such an important part of the game.

Without having a traditional type of draft, where once your 1st pick is taken, it moves onto your next, you lose any chance of having a real equitable draft. You instead have the game, within the game. Many may like that, but it is a huge drawback to any new player.[/quote:b4cbf7cbbd]