Post by David - Cleveland on Jul 23, 2017 13:15:56 GMT -8
I did take the time to re-read the Slack thread on the items discussed during the creation of ABL and was intrigued by the discussion of whether to trade pre-sim, post-sim or, as ABL settled on, both options. I know this would mean adjusting an actual ABL Rule, as opposed to just tweaking a setting, but as Commissioner I would rather adopt a “Pre-Sim ONLY” position if most agree.
Commissioners tend to sim a league by routine. I won’t run through the entire list, but it's essentially a checklist (very real at first, mainly mental later - but very much a routine, at least for me).
Because it allows:
Yes, instruction to the Commissioner, if the trade features impact players and happens at a critical point in the season, would be required. I can handle that (I think
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Yes, a wrench is tossed into all of this should a trade not be approved in-game (and I will not force a trade, for example, that runs counter to the financial mechanics), but that requires a certain amount of homework by engaged GM's, which I think is a good thing and keeps you totally focused on your team.
Yes, I realize this will also require changing an ABL rule (and I don't want it to appear we'll constantly be doing that - we won't).
I know this may re-open discussion, and I'm fine with that. For that reason once again, just in case there is a visible stalemate, "as is" will be option #1 and I am fine to continue this season that way (and maybe revisit this - or not - in future)! Please coment.
And please vote!
Commissioners tend to sim a league by routine. I won’t run through the entire list, but it's essentially a checklist (very real at first, mainly mental later - but very much a routine, at least for me).
Because it allows:
- Routine
- Processing trades at one time (instead of sessions before and after, granted that would be rare outside of the trade deadline I would concede)
- Zero action required for potential injuries to players involved - if they get injured on their new team, it happens - and for post-sim trades there is debate about whether to clear the injury, void the trade, etc., which I would rather avoid
- Almost most importantly, should a trade not be allowed by the game (which I will respect each time), nobody loses their players and the players simply play out their sim because no movement takes place
Yes, instruction to the Commissioner, if the trade features impact players and happens at a critical point in the season, would be required. I can handle that (I think
)!Yes, a wrench is tossed into all of this should a trade not be approved in-game (and I will not force a trade, for example, that runs counter to the financial mechanics), but that requires a certain amount of homework by engaged GM's, which I think is a good thing and keeps you totally focused on your team.
Yes, I realize this will also require changing an ABL rule (and I don't want it to appear we'll constantly be doing that - we won't).
I know this may re-open discussion, and I'm fine with that. For that reason once again, just in case there is a visible stalemate, "as is" will be option #1 and I am fine to continue this season that way (and maybe revisit this - or not - in future)! Please coment.
And please vote!
