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Davos would've been crushed if not for the extremely biased refs. Ejecting Ruutu for a bs "instigating" penalty? Ridiculous!

Cooked

Any woman in the league = BladeMaiden alt account

Claiming week 2 of 4

Yea if there's another Covid to cause a mass lock down and subsequent flood of internet users and thus VHL members, the E will likely be reinstated to fill the need

I will say the inheritance option is in a way fair to the M teams. These teams drafted (or traded for) and assisted in the growth and development of these users and their players. Having those players be returned to the teams that fostered that development and growth rewards GMs for their work and allows them to taste the fruit of their labor. For teams like Philadelphia and San Diego, it would seem unfair, and one needs to look at the players that graduated the teams, if they overachieved and broke into the VHL, or underachieved and went IA, but for teams that have been drafting well and developing players continuously, keeping them active and growing, returning the players to where they have some comfort seems right. The dispersal draft is also an interesting idea, and I am not directly opposed to it either. This is a very delicate situation that needs to be handled with care to ensure the transition of players is conducted smoothly and properly.

I now support inheritance!

But I can't say what I support because I don't know which option benefits my team more!

Interesting read, especially in how you removed an M team! Ottawa is no more it appears

And... it's all over my pants

Can't believe the 2 day duo of Shawn and me got FISTED ANALLY BY A CIRCUS MONKEY

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I understand the push towards integrating AI-created content into the VHL's hockey simulation league, but I have to say I'm not on board with replacing the free "TPE" system with AI-generated content. Here’s why: Firstly, the core of the VHL experience has always been about player involvement and personal growth. The free "TPE" system allows players to actively engage with their own development and invest time and effort into their characters. It creates a sense of ownership and accomplishment that AI content simply can’t replicate. By replacing this system with AI-generated content, we risk diluting the personal connection and investment players have in their virtual athletes. Secondly, AI, while impressive, often lacks the nuance and context that human-driven systems can provide. The dynamic nature of player interactions, strategies, and decisions in the VHL are shaped by human creativity and decision-making. AI-generated content might not capture the subtle intricacies of these interactions, potentially leading to a less engaging and less authentic simulation experience. Lastly, there’s the issue of fairness and consistency. AI can be unpredictable, and relying on it for creating content could introduce inconsistencies and unintended biases. The current system of free "TPE" offers a level playing field where players can advance based on their own efforts, rather than being subject to the whims of an algorithm. In summary, while AI can certainly enhance various aspects of the VHL, replacing the free "TPE" system with AI-generated content undermines the foundational elements of player engagement and personal achievement. It’s crucial to preserve the aspects of the league that foster genuine involvement and connection, rather than shifting entirely to automated solutions.

I'm don't understand actually

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Updated for S95 Trade Deadline

@mattyIceman likewise! Happy we could work this out quick! @TenIQ Didn't necessarily want to move you but sometimes things are unavoidable. You've been an absolute rock for us for 2 seasons and have given me consistency in net which is something I've struggled with throughout my tenure. Best of luck in Philly!

That stings, man

In the years preceding the Covid-19 lock-downs, the league was humming with activity, and once the lock-downs hit, the VHL saw a boom of members, with teams getting filled to the brim. Those times saw multiple expansions to deal with the overflow of players coming in, and many sticking around for a fair bit of time. In the post-covid era, the league has hit a point of stagnation. While the VHL has been able to maintain a 6-4-2 roster for most teams, that is with the assistance of inactives. The VHLE is basically a graveyard, with some teams being majority inactives. The VHLM, which is the only league with a strict no-inactives rule, has pretty bare rosters, with rare occasions of large, stacked teams whilst most can just barely fill out their rosters without bots playing significant minutes. Teams went from completely full 12-8-2 rosters to now either relying on bots or inactives to ice a squad. With that shift in team population, how the league reacts to rookies has changed as well. Pre-Covid In the time before and during covid, when the league was filled with new members, having drafts where 7th rounders could turn into true impact players, rookies were treated somewhat interestingly. There was always someone that one could relate and connect to, and teams became more like little cliques, where the league culture was second to team culture. Active rookies were not necessarily amplified by the VHL itself, but by their individual teams. To those that didn't push themselves to be a top contributing member, they were pretty much ignored. In a time where a lot of drama was going on, the louder you were, the more influential and supported you became. Those that stayed quiet and simply did what they needed to keep earning more or less just faded away into relative obscurity. We were spoiled with a constant stream of rookies flushing out the bottom six of teams that if one went away, another would fill that spot quickly. It seemed as if GMs were focused on their big earners, creating a community in which if you didn't involve yourself in the group, you were never really cared about. Few of the pure welfare earners who clicked away week in and week out were never really reached out to and pushed to take on more and do more tasks unless they indulged themselves in the team. The relationship had to be initiated by the player, and it was up to the team to decide. This was very much visible on the new creates page during the season, when teams reach out to these waiver players. Well-known recreates got a ton of traction, whereas there were multiple instances where new players had to wait literal days for any team to reach out to the point where one did, that person had already abandoned the league. Post-Covid In the post-covid time, when new members are much more scarce, the onus is on the teams. The new waiver system has made it so the players reach out directly to the teams, and other teams can't jump on the new player unless that player wants to join them. Thinner rosters and players who want to be on the team influences GMs to be more interactive with all their members, due to two feelings: - There is a feeling of responsibility, as the player has chosen the team, so now you are responsible for making them believe that this was the right choice. Whether they stay or leave is pretty much completely up to you. - Due to the thin rosters, you need to keep every player around or else your team completely falls apart. A player that joins and applies their 60 or whatever TPE and just leaves doesn't improve and stays stagnant, and after three weeks you have to drop them and now that time is replaced by, most likely, a bot. New members are far more valued and cared for, as there is a need for them to stick around due to the current state of the league. New members that do tasks and exceed the minimum of welfare and practice facility, engaging in the community both on the forums and on Discord, are amplified and propped up. These members are pretty much put on the fast track to a larger role with the community, as they breathe new life into the league and keep the VHL up and growing for just a little bit longer. (750 words. Please bear with me if this is a bit iffy. Wrote it in notepad at work)

Guess I'll retire and recreate for this

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Claiming week 2

I am a cutthroat negotiator