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Draft suggestion

By sealbc
2/18/2015 6:51 pm
I think this idea may help some out with drafts instead of just using weight.If we could set a certain position with each rd like say rd 1 be able too que a qb and rd 2 like dt and so forth.Even in new leagues drafting per rd it would help us be able too prioritize are needs.

Re: Draft suggestion

By jdavidbakr - Site Admin
2/19/2015 8:22 am
sealbc wrote:
I think this idea may help some out with drafts instead of just using weight.If we could set a certain position with each rd like say rd 1 be able too que a qb and rd 2 like dt and so forth.Even in new leagues drafting per rd it would help us be able too prioritize are needs.


You can effectively do that with weights with the added benefit that if all the good QB's are gone you won't take a 50-rated QB over a 70-rated DT (unless your weights specify as such). The idea with the weights is that once a position has been selected that position reduces in weight hopefully preventing you from selecting multiple players at the same position (unless you specify that in your goal count) before you've taken the best players in other positions you'd like.

Re: Draft suggestion

By WarEagle
2/19/2015 9:26 am
I have another suggestion.

It would be great if we could tell the AI to evaluate players based on potential ratings rather than current ratings.

I'd rather take a 50/80 2nd year player, but the AI wants to select a 65/65 11 year vet, for example.

Re: Draft suggestion

By dmcc1
2/19/2015 9:27 am
I agree with War Eagle

Re: Draft suggestion

By jdavidbakr - Site Admin
2/19/2015 9:33 am
Yes, I need to give a slider for that. Right now I believe it's using the halfway point for the evaluation.

Re: Draft suggestion

By WarEagle
2/19/2015 10:22 am
Another idea that I think would help a lot with the draft:

On the player card, if there were a tab called "Positions" (or something). This tab could show the player's ratings at various positions (mabye top 3 or so). This would help identify players who could switch positions without having to go through the entire player pool.

Re: Draft suggestion

By Morbid
2/19/2015 10:31 am
WarEagle wrote:
Another idea that I think would help a lot with the draft:

On the player card, if there were a tab called "Positions" (or something). This tab could show the player's ratings at various positions (mabye top 3 or so). This would help identify players who could switch positions without having to go through the entire player pool.


I like this idea a lot, I am always drafting players and putting them at other positions. This should be on all players cards and not just the draft. It would also help in trades

Re: Draft suggestion

By Gustoon - League Admin
2/19/2015 10:37 am
WarEagle wrote:
Another idea that I think would help a lot with the draft:

On the player card, if there were a tab called "Positions" (or something). This tab could show the player's ratings at various positions (mabye top 3 or so). This would help identify players who could switch positions without having to go through the entire player pool.


Nah, do some scouting and earn the right to draft a good player. *served-up-on-a-plate*

Re: Draft suggestion

By jdavidbakr - Site Admin
2/19/2015 10:38 am
WarEagle wrote:
Another idea that I think would help a lot with the draft:

On the player card, if there were a tab called "Positions" (or something). This tab could show the player's ratings at various positions (mabye top 3 or so). This would help identify players who could switch positions without having to go through the entire player pool.


That is a great idea.

Re: Draft suggestion

By Gustoon - League Admin
2/19/2015 10:41 am
Not that opinion counts for anything, I think its a lazy idea.
One of the things I like about this game is the more you put into it the more you get out of it, but the games still remain close. Adding this option takes away the fun of actually going out and looking for the talent, this option exists right now IF you can be arsed to go looking.