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Tue Nov 05, 2019 10:04 pm
I don't know the answer to the Big Rig's opening question, but I do think some small number of players have passed and some, like Nev, lost a little bit of the belly fire for the game.
not that it means anything, but I personally, have cut down to one team at a time, just because that is what I am comfortable with General Managing, and I only play 24-team leagues because the playoffs are more fun (except that in the few instances that I DO make them, I seem to exit in round 1) and with 24 teams, the divisions seem to be better balanced and there is a better distribution of talent.
anyway, I had to wait with no team for 2-3 weeks for my current league to fill, but I don't mind anymore.
so, if I HAD to guess, I would say we are seeing a confluence of 1) some declining interest, 2) some departures and cutbacks from the community 3) some disaffection with the way strat runs things, which does sometimes seem less customer-focused than your local COSTCO
not that anyone cares, or should, or that it is any part of the reason, I, personally, am not getting players(whom I consider interesting and worthwhile - AND AFFORDABLE) added to the player set, and others might feel that way also
so, when I am down to 12 teams left in my 'bank' i might just play myself in a 12 team multiple team league.
I presume that the tournaments are still drawing interest too, though, again, never having had the time or interest, I have not ever joined one.
not that it means anything, but I personally, have cut down to one team at a time, just because that is what I am comfortable with General Managing, and I only play 24-team leagues because the playoffs are more fun (except that in the few instances that I DO make them, I seem to exit in round 1) and with 24 teams, the divisions seem to be better balanced and there is a better distribution of talent.
anyway, I had to wait with no team for 2-3 weeks for my current league to fill, but I don't mind anymore.
so, if I HAD to guess, I would say we are seeing a confluence of 1) some declining interest, 2) some departures and cutbacks from the community 3) some disaffection with the way strat runs things, which does sometimes seem less customer-focused than your local COSTCO
not that anyone cares, or should, or that it is any part of the reason, I, personally, am not getting players(whom I consider interesting and worthwhile - AND AFFORDABLE) added to the player set, and others might feel that way also
so, when I am down to 12 teams left in my 'bank' i might just play myself in a 12 team multiple team league.
I presume that the tournaments are still drawing interest too, though, again, never having had the time or interest, I have not ever joined one.