AE AE17 Launch & Discussion thread

[Woodson]

Duly noted. iluvparis will take over.

I appreciate your noble upfront ways Dirty Bird

 

[iluvparis]

Duly noted. iluvparis will take over.

 

[Woodson]

For Demonic Ascent , don't know what happened with JD's late reaction to my email but I'll confirm Blacky's selections here.. * Blacky's max score was a miscalculation*

15.Cowboys*
14.Steelers*
13.Titans
12. ****
11. Saints
10. Panthers*
9. ****
8. Hawks*
7. Bills
6. Rams
5. Colts
4. Vikings
3. Jets
2. Chargers
1. KC (TNF road team default)

Asterisk denotes Hot Streak selections. RTD denotes Road Teams Default / No Show #11

 

[Woodson]

I will be conducting a POLL after WEEK 7 to determine whether the majority want to instil the NO SHOWS as results. It's getting ridiculous.
Very disappointing. I don't like awarding gimme wins so I'm wanting to get a better grasp of what the fine AE people have in mind.

 

[Woodson]

 

[Woodson]

 

[statsman74]

Might also want to run a poll that asks the group whether anyone that quits is eligible to return in future years.

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Might also want to run a poll that asks the group whether anyone that quits is eligible to return in future years.

good call

 

[arakaan]

think I'm headed for the dropzone

 

[11sjw]

GG.exe and I look like heading into MNF all tied up. This based on the Falcons not tossing a comeback of their own at the Pats.

 

[simonoz]

Catching up just now - dirty bird BYE - so f%$#ing fragile its ridiculous. Its just a game !!!!

Replace immediately and banned for life. No more AE for you !!!

 

[exe ex machina]

GG.exe and I look like heading into MNF all tied up. This based on the Falcons not tossing a comeback of their own at the Pats.

Just like the TNF game! Would be cool if I won by 1 put as well

 

[Jatz]

Just won my ND match! The dream debut season continues. 6-1!

 

[crowman_23]

So much complaining over what is such a well run comp! And we only put in $40 - spare me.

People quitting because things are changing and no shows being replaced? Damn right replace no shows, and anyone quitting can be black listed! Don't need that crap. People running the show doing an amazing job!

 

[Woodson]

 

[Chism]

Hard fought win Striker475 and i thought i was gone after the Buccs fumbled the game literally in the last minutes in what was a decent a swing game but those pesky Chargers for once got me over the line in the other more important swing game and the Broncos are going no where away from Mile High with their current QB situation and an ageing defense.

15CR in the late game required massive balls from ya mate that i was not risking especially against the Pats at home regardless of prior form.

Falcons are just mentally very fragile one feels when playing Tom and BB.

 

[LeverPuller]

Hard fought win Striker475 and i thought i was gone after the Buccs fumbled the game literally in the last minutes in what was a decent a swing game but those pesky Chargers for once got me over the line in the other more important swing game and the Broncos are going no away from Mile High with their current QB situation and an ageing defense.

15CR in the late game required massive balls from ya mate that i was not risking especially against the Pats at home regardless of prior form.

Falcons are just mentally very fragile one feels when playing Tom and BB.

Been out of it all season, rolled the dice on the Falcs and it just didn't happen. Worst thing is I had the 15 on Philly until 20 mins out

 

[Chism]

Been out of it all season, rolled the dice on the Falcs and it just didn't happen. Worst thing is I had the 15 on Philly until 20 mins out

Was the classic 1CR game for me all week tomorrows contest!

 

[arakaan]

**** me some people are precious little things aren't they.

 

[11sjw]

Just like the TNF game! Would be cool if I won by 1 put as well

No, no it wouldn't!

 

[AmericanCrow]

You're perfectly entitled to an opinion too, but I disagree on some of these points.



While you say I had an advantage, that's not entirely true; I had a theoretical advantage, but an actual disadvantage. There is difference.



I'm annoyed about it, sure, I'll accept that. And yes, the fact that it happened to me led to me raising no-show rules is also true - but a bit like having kids, I didnt have a lot of views on parenting until I became one.

I havent really stopped to think about the situation that occurred until I was in the middle of it - as pointed out, no-shows happen from time to time, but my circumstances were a little different to most- I doubt too many have been in the top 10% of tippers for the week and lost to a non-tipper. Woodson would probably know the answer to this one.



I know the result will not be changed. I know any amount of unhappiness about from me will not change a thing for this season. Perfectly ok with that. That said, I tend to disappear between NFL seasons from this forum and usually miss all of the discussion around rule changes, so I felt this was a pretty good time to raise the issue, generate discussion (which it did), and see what others thought about the issue. There is no "dressing up" here, I intend on being the competition next year and think this rule can be improved. Now is the perfect time to raise it, and if anyone else raised a similar point when they had a no-show rule that didnt seem equitable happen to them I'd have no issue with it.


This discussion has probably gone far enough, and I raised awareness about the issue which is all I hoped and expected to achieve. (once I was reminded of the rules)

We'll see in the offseason whether the masses think the rule needs to be reconsidered.

Fair enough mate...I appreciate you taking time to provide a response.

Seems it is going to a vote mid-season, if my opinion is in the minority--so be it.

 

[AmericanCrow]

God did I stink this week and got a thorough and well deserved ass beating.

 

[AmericanCrow]

I reckon "outrage" and "angry" are overstating it. I think the discussion has been fairly civilised actually, even between a Steelers and Browns fan!

I actually didn't even notice you barrack the Squeelers....now I am angry AND outraged.

 

[Marklar_33]

If everyone could PM Dirty Bird begging him to stay...might just burn that bridge then

 

[Papa Juggs]

Woodson take note. People disappear for the off season.

If you want a ridiculous amount of votes to change the rules you'll have to do it during the season to have any chance of it happening.