Steve

2 minutes ago, Gustav said:

t's also probably pretty solid burnout fuel. I'm sure you or I could be active enough for two players, and maybe not even without an issue. But it's just expecting that much more out of people, some of which just don't have the time to keep up. 

I am sure we could handle it but I wouldn't make it a mandatory thing. I would think it could work if there was a baseline to even start a second player. Like have your main/first player have 1K tpe or something. I see your point though. It was just me thinking out loud. I enjoy doing the tasks and max earn. I been max earning since I joined in 2019 and I am retired. I have more time on my hands lol. Thanks for the comment my friend.

Review:

Damn Frank, this is a very good looking graphic. I mostly stick to the beginners or newer players for reviews but this really caught my eye. I wonder if there is a adult version of this character, don't ask. A very dynamic graphic for sure. I like this design, it is not the cut and paste style that seems to dominate this thread. I love the look overall. I am into high contrast graphics and you did a great job with this one. The effects are well  done and make this project pop. The text looks great with the blend mode you used. I think the only thing I will say that I would have done differently is move something around to balance it better. I know it is subjective, but even though it has a bright effect on the right, it still, in my opinion, looks heavy left. Formats are hard to follow sometimes and I often let the graphic dictate where elements land. Awesome job, I expect nothing less from you.

9/10

Review:

Wow, you really went all in with this one. I like the design and results of your effort. This is gritty, noisy and on the edge, a great combination. Multi render graphics are hard enough to do right but this small form factor would make it harder to pull off. I like the black and white background layer with the face render and you integrated a full color render which ties everything together. The color streaks make this come to life. The pixelated text looks interesting and also well done. I think my only suggestion would be that it is a bit heavy on one side and that leaves an off balance feel to it. Still, amazing results. Great job.

9/10 

Another week of off season and more tpe to earn. Maybe we can have an extra-long off season so Gunner can break the 1K TPE mark. Yes, I am selfish, but I can always dream.

Looks like we will get a bump in scoring to counter the superhuman goalies we have seen lately. I know the announcement was for transparency, but I wonder if this “Slider” has been moved without others knowing about it. I know that sounds cynical, but it has happened in other types of games/sims.

I hope the BOG doesn't go down the hybrid hole with goalies. It would really fuck up the league in my opinion. I am still getting over the hybrid for forwards. Let our goalies do their thing. It's the last frontier to be your own player.

Another change that, in my opinion, is a good move. Letting recreates earn on their retired players and their new player is a step in the right direction. I wish I could have two active players to play as it is. Maybe when the player base drops, that will be an option. You can only lower the bar for players to be considered active so far. Having earning players from one user would be fun as hell. I am sure there is a reason to not have more than one, but a man can dream right?

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Presser for the week ending 3/17

1. Alone was moved but we brought in Grimgor Ironhide, thoughts?
2. Looks like Richmond still has milk on his lips. How well will he fit in?
3. I am looking for a big season, do you think we will exceed last seasons record?
4. Our goalie is looking good. How will he stack against the rest in the league? 
5. Do you see an obvious weak spot on the team? If so, what is it?
6. Do you think goalies should be converted to the hybrid format?
 

Review:

Well isn't this a fun looking graphic. You and your crazy halftone/dither effect looks really good and looks like an enlarged comic/newsprint. It has a nice balance, a great color palette and the logo swaps are spot on. Just a couple of things I could point out that are minor but something I always comment on. The text would have looked even better if it were blended into that screen effect. One more thing about the text that I like to point out is the placement near boarders. A good gap between the text and boarders always looks better. The last two thing I mentioned were of course very subjective. Great stuff, good effort.

9/10

Review:

Nice looking advertisement/graphic. I like noodles as well as hockey. What a great combination. I like this design concept and I think you did a fine job with this theme. I like the shadows and the highlights you used. The text is very consistent with the noodle theme and that really makes it fun to look at. It might be the first time I have seen a player silhouette used in a graphic but it really fits the design. Logo placement with the text looks well balanced. Overall a fun graphic to look at. Great job.

9/10

Another week of exciting off season. It is nice to kick back and watch other teams battle for the cup. We certainly have been treated to a intense final series. I hope next season Moscow can make more of a dent in the playoffs. We are very happy to have made it in, not so happy we didn't win more games. It is all a part of the VHL experience. Veteran players will say it puts hair on your chest. I have heard some chatter in the locker room that indeed that has been the case, poor girl.

I can't wait to get the huge payout from predictions and all the other stuff we do to get that precious TPE. I bet I get at least one this time around. I wonder what big bonus we will get this time. Seems like there is always something that is celebrated in the off season. I really don't care what it is as long as I get me some of that juicy TPE. I just heard the sim ping. I wonder who won the cup.

Word count: 183

Presser for the week ending 3/10/24

1. Did you expect to see London and DC in the finals?
2. Have you kept up with the league since our playoff departure?
3. Do you have a plan to build your player?
4. Do you have a cool hobby, or even a not so cool hobby?
5. Did you ever dream you would be a player on the Moscow Menace? ikr, pinch me.
6. Why does everyone hold up and sign that says "Spartan Sucks"?
 

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Review:

Cool looking graphic, nice and big. The background is unique and the team logo works well with the design of it. Your render looks to be cut clean and well placed for this style of graphic. I wish the render was a bit larger but that is just me. Really nice logo swap, it is blended well and looks natural, well done. The text is a mixed bag. I like the scribble at the top but not a huge fan of the rgb shift look of the lower text. This is all personal preference though. I think the only thing missing in the graphic is the actual season high point total. Good effort.

8/10

Review:

Sometimes it is difficult to review graphics. This one has a good foundation and I think it looks good. It is not easy to make graphics and it takes many attempts to get them right. You did a fine job with this design. The player is the focal point and it's pose is perfect. The huge logo for a background is a smart idea and an easy way to start building the rest of the graphic. The text could be placed better but it works as intended. The jersey logo swap is always a good touch and something that is hard to get right. Overall it is a big bright happy looking graphic and there isn't anything wrong with that. Good effort.

9/10

We came, we saw, we got our asses kicked. Yes, the playoffs were fun as hell but in the end, the Moscow team that consists mostly of very young players, couldn't hang with the very talented Helsinki team. We did our best and we have nothing to be ashamed of. It was a good experience and makes the team want to do it again next season. Next time, we will bring more horsepower to the race. I wish the best of luck to the Helsinki team and hope they win the cup.

Gunner signed an extension to his contract and will be with Moscow for the next several seasons. The team has been a lot of fun to play with and there has been a good amount of locker room antics to keep it real. We have so many players that are going to be big names in the league, it will be fun to watch the team evolve into a great team that will dominate.

Word count: 166

Presser for the week ending 3/3

1. Looking back at the playoffs, what positives can we take away from that series?
2. Raise your hand if you are hyped for next season and playoffs.
3. It's my birthday on the 3rd, how old will I be?
4. Would it be fair to say that we put Moscow on the map during the season?
5. My player has a plan to really push defense up. Do you have a plan for your player?
6. I am going to kick back and relax during this offseason. What are your plans?
 

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Review:

I would not say this sucks. You have all the right ingredients needed to make a proper graphic. It takes a lot of time to hone your skills and learn new ways to do certain actions to achieve the results you are after. I like your render, it is unique. Very nice gradient effect with the background color. The logo looks well placed and has the proper amount of detail. I think the hardest part about learning to make graphics is the positioning of all your elements and knowing what size to make each of them. Balance is key when it comes to graphics and a single focal point is, in my opinion, the way to approach it. Keep making graphics and after a few hundred you will be able to produce amazing art. Good effort with this one, nice logo swap as well.

8/10

Review:

Wow, you are singing my song with this style. Great concept and looks great. It is a fitting background that works well with the team. The render is very clean and has a flat appearance. I like the text as it is easy to read and the color works with everything else. I would love to see this with a couple of color blend layers on it but it gets the point across just fine as is. Nice framing as well, it looks like an old canvas. Good job, do more like this.

9/10

It is happening. Moscow is in the playoffs. After a season of development, the team has pulled it together and had a crazy good season. Most everyone had improved from last season and has it seems we are coming together to fight the fight. Our first opponent will not be a pushover by any stretch of the imagination. Helsinki is the real deal and we need to go into this series with everything we have. We can do it, and we will succeed. So the time has come to put on our big boy pants and get the job at hand done. The playoffs are going to really light the team up and I expect everyone will be ready to play and play hard. We are young, we are brave, we are motivated. What could possibly go wrong? While other teams are playing checkers, we will be playing chess. Good luck to all teams involved in the playoffs.

Word count: 158

Presser for week ending 2/25

1. Did we kick some ass or what. How do you feel  going into the playoffs?
2. Do you think the coach will give us a pep talk before  we hit the ice?
3. Do you have any superstitions or have any special routine you do before a game?
4. How do you feel about our chances in the playoffs? Will we go deep?
5. What does our coach like when it comes to music?
6. Do you feel good about your player? 
 

Review:

Well this is a fine looking young man that is eager to get out on the ice and show the league he means to make a mark. The render is nice and clean even though it might be a bit on the low resolution side. The background texture is a nice touch and I would say it adds to the overall look. It looks like you matched the jersey color with the logo, nice job. The boarder fits this style and looks fine as well. I think one thing that is missing is the player's name. That is always the hard part but even without any text, you did a fine job. Keep working and you will be great.

9/10