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Re: NEWBIES!!!!!!

By GrandadB
5/06/2017 2:57 am
Nyses12u wrote:
yeah all it took was for me to make a trade someone didn't like and it was open season people forget when you're new how complex this game is I still am learning however I was blasted and accused of cheating because I forgot to activate a player


that is completely understandable that you might miss activating a player Nyses, I think you may have set the record for number of active teams, lol.

Re: NEWBIES!!!!!!

By Gustoon
5/06/2017 3:16 am
lellow2011 wrote:
Also keep in mind a few things about JBD

1. To my knowledge he is the only person working on this site and administrating it. He has a life outside of this game and I'm not sure he makes much off of this game.

2. To look into every accusation of cheating would be considerably time consuming, not to mention it may not always be easy to prove and I'm sure he would rather be sure before taking action against users.

3. There is always going to be a knowledge gap between experienced and newer owners. If trading is going to exist there will always be the possibility that one team comes out far ahead.
There is no way to completely protect players from themselves, although there could be tweaks made.

4. This is a completely free game outside of customization, pretty darn good compared to most game models these days price wise. Also the way I see it is this game is still very much in a beta version, and even well established and high budget games with full teams of developers struggle with balancing games and keeping a competitive balance between users. Those that put in the most time will almost always have a leg up.

5. JBD does some nice work with this game, but he is just one man and this isn't his full time job.


Correct, I wish he would appoint maybe a couple of Admins... Ares is one that comes to mind.

Re: NEWBIES!!!!!!

By Booger926
5/06/2017 5:24 am
lellow2011 wrote:
Also keep in mind a few things about JBD

1. To my knowledge he is the only person working on this site and administrating it. He has a life outside of this game and I'm not sure he makes much off of this game.

2. To look into every accusation of cheating would be considerably time consuming, not to mention it may not always be easy to prove and I'm sure he would rather be sure before taking action against users.

3. There is always going to be a knowledge gap between experienced and newer owners. If trading is going to exist there will always be the possibility that one team comes out far ahead.
There is no way to completely protect players from themselves, although there could be tweaks made.

4. This is a completely free game outside of customization, pretty darn good compared to most game models these days price wise. Also the way I see it is this game is still very much in a beta version, and even well established and high budget games with full teams of developers struggle with balancing games and keeping a competitive balance between users. Those that put in the most time will almost always have a leg up.

5. JBD does some nice work with this game, but he is just one man and this isn't his full time job.


I have nothing against JBD and think he does an above fantastic job. I really do appreciate what he has done and really do like the game.
I just don't like all the sour grape entitled trolls that come to the forums and beach and moan about how life has done them wrong and how they never get a break or how someone else with less experience beat them. It's just a game and games are suppose to be fun. Complaining is not fun.
Last edited at 5/06/2017 5:25 am

Re: NEWBIES!!!!!!

By Brrexkl
5/06/2017 1:51 pm
Blackflys isn't a bad guy. You just have to know how to handle him.

He sent me a variety of Trades, that I turned down. He asked why I turned them down, so I gave detailed reasons. My guys were better at the Positions he was trying to give me, my guys were Younger, I was stocking Picks for a Big Draft, etc.

He responded RESPECTFULLY to my reasoning.

In the end, we have done quiet a few Trades together, because I toss what I feel is garbage and move forward. He does drive a hard bargin, to be sure... but we all should. You've just got to be willing to use this awesome button called "Reject & Counter".

Re: NEWBIES!!!!!!

By Brrexkl
5/06/2017 1:53 pm
King of Bling wrote:
I am afraid the bully and insult tactics of a few point to immaturity. I don't know why some people have to make personal insults and slanderous accusations without any facts to back up their claims. Oh well, hopefully they will either change, leave, or grow up.

Perhaps point it out in this thread in the future with references and maybe we can put a stop to the classless name calling and ugly comments made by a select few that mar an otherwise fun game.

Hang in there Nyses and have fun as there is a lot to enjoy with this game :-)



MFN-7 had Blackflys in it. Him, Lellow and King of Bling (and AuthorCCurrier, but he was brand new then) were the 'Big Shots' of MFN-7 when me and ACC got there. A lot of good memories 'cutting my teeth' in that League.

Without all 3 of those Vets, I wouldn't be the Owner I am today.

I've probably learned more about Value and the Art of the Deal from Blackflys than anyone else, with King of Bling being 2nd. And that's no disrespect to KoB, just Blackflys and I had to go round and round like some Prize Fighters to cobble some of our deals together.

Re: NEWBIES!!!!!!

By Booger926
5/06/2017 2:24 pm
Brrexkl wrote:
Blackflys isn't a bad guy. You just have to know how to handle him.


Some one once said the same thing about Sheikh Hasina, Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, Kim Jong-Il, Vlad III the Impaler, King Herod, Pol Pot, Bashar al-Assad, and Saddam Hussein.

Re: NEWBIES!!!!!!

By raymattison21
5/06/2017 9:35 pm
Booger926 wrote:
Brrexkl wrote:
Blackflys isn't a bad guy. You just have to know how to handle him.


Some one once said the same thing about Sheikh Hasina, Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, Kim Jong-Il, Vlad III the Impaler, King Herod, Pol Pot, Bashar al-Assad, and Saddam Hussein.



I ask myself everyday where do I find peace. Not where do others. No judgment .....just energies learning from each other. Still, I am glad you know what you practice everyday and spread to all. I need more of love and less hate. No fear....no hate just unconditional love for mfn.

Re: NEWBIES!!!!!!

By Mcarovil
5/06/2017 10:21 pm
This is quite an entertaining thread.

Re: NEWBIES!!!!!!

By bgedgerly
5/07/2017 9:48 am
Booger926 wrote:
Brrexkl wrote:
Blackflys isn't a bad guy. You just have to know how to handle him.


Some one once said the same thing about Sheikh Hasina, Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, Kim Jong-Il, Vlad III the Impaler, King Herod, Pol Pot, Bashar al-Assad, and Saddam Hussein.


Putting Assad in with that crowd is a bit silly, don't you think?

Re: NEWBIES!!!!!!

By Gustoon
5/07/2017 10:27 am
Brrexkl wrote:
Blackflys isn't a bad guy. You just have to know how to handle him.

He sent me a variety of Trades, that I turned down. He asked why I turned them down, so I gave detailed reasons. My guys were better at the Positions he was trying to give me, my guys were Younger, I was stocking Picks for a Big Draft, etc.

He responded RESPECTFULLY to my reasoning.

In the end, we have done quiet a few Trades together, because I toss what I feel is garbage and move forward. He does drive a hard bargin, to be sure... but we all should. You've just got to be willing to use this awesome button called "Reject & Counter".


No one should have to 'know how to handle' anyone