Frank

Congrats @Alex

Quoting @Nykonax in the conference finals after game 5. Quebec I mean Vancouver continues to exploit the 40 passing 99 scoring meta where you volume shoot teams to death. The best part is you don't even need active members or members that put any effort. It's a great way to build a strong base for the league and get members who actually offer something of substance to stay. But honestly it's not Nykonax fault or Vancouver since there are no rules to stop this sort of team building or player building and Simon T isn't going to change the sim engine any time soon. The only answer lies with the higher ups but the answer isn't an easy one since the damage is already done and trying to fix it is a bit of a tight rope walk. I would say this version of the VHL is a bit more boring then when players had 99s across the board, since at least that was a bit random sim luck, but this feels more exploitive. Now Moscow just lost back to back finals to Vancouver and I can't pretend that Moscow didn't try some sort of meta line up this season. But with Moreau having 95 passing it feels like a gut punch since my player could easily be the reason that Moscow hasn't found success. I do understand that this vhl.com article might come across as salty. But in the mid Season 50s Quebec lost back to back finals to Helsinki and that had a totally different feeling since there was no outlier that was being exploited. Maybe @jRuutu @solasand so on can give me their two cents. Solution? Do we stop players from having such a large gap from passing to scoring? That seems like a good start just to curb the current state of things @Beketov. Or do we not allow players to go over 95 scoring if their passing is below 80. I have no idea, but I do know that this current version of things isn't it and I'm losing interest in sim results, despite winning an award this season.

wheres all the meta posts guys?

1. What do you think went well in the series against Malmo? What do you think didn't go as well? Honestly both teams are evenly matched so any series between the two would be a toss up. 2. Malmo apparently had been on an 18-1-1 run since the trade deadline. As of this point, we're up on them 3-2. Why do you think we were able to stop Malmo's momentum when other teams couldn't? I feel like we changed our lines a bit too much during the regular season so we didn't find the best mix against Malmo. But clearly in the playoffs we did. 3. The Seabasstard (@Seabass) was Moscow's nomination for the Most Improved Player award, going from 39-46-85 to 49-78-127. What did he do to improve so significantly? I think the chemistry between Markinson and Seabasstard is what allowed them to excel this season. Their builds seem to work very well together. Also they're both very strong defensively. 4. Hard Markinson (@STZ) is currently the top scoring defenseman in the playoffs, and number 2 in scoring in the playoffs overall. Why is he playing so well? Have all of Aurelian Moreau's penalty minutes led to Markinson playing a larger role on the ice? I think Markinson will out score Moreau next season and these playoffs are his coming out party. 5. Duncan Idaho has yet to really get going, to put up points like the MVP caliber player we know he is. What does he need to do in order to start putting up dominant numbers again? I feel like the whole first line has under performed but mostly Moreau and Idaho. I guess we just aren' t meta enough. 6. Fun question! I bought a new desk about a month ago, but could use some help getting some desk accessories. I've got one monitor, a set of bluetooth speakers, a lamp, and a headphone holder that doubles as a wireless stand. I've also got a a pen holder and some hockey pucks. What would you recommend for me to get for my desk? That's a lot of stuff already. Maybe a super comfortable chair if you don't already or a cup holder on the chair or desk.

Rude.

Review: The rule seems like a good idea to curb cheaters, like the Vancouver Wolves who abuse the meta. As far as the actual rules implemented 3-4 sentences is good but 75 words minimum is not 3-4 sentences. I've typed three sentences and haven't even hit 50 words. Overall 5/10 on the rule change good intention but poor execution. @DollarAndADream

Vancouver Metawolves

Season 78 before Season 77. Disrespect.

Overpaid.

This should be pinned so it's easier to find.

Any time I see a GM player rule thread.

Nice layout @MexicanCow123

I prefer plum.

Review: Love the concept. The logo swaps on the jersey, floor and wall are nicely done. I like that the goalie is infront of the text, I almost wish it was covering both players left and right as well. The lighting makes a great focal point and brings the intensity that the graphic is suggesting with a game 7. Overall 9/10

Review: This is nice poster concept with a cool layout. I like the texture over the text and background. I feel like it needs a dark layer on lighten to blend it in more. Also the teal colouring should of been swapped for the navy on the smaller render. A few adjustments and minor details and this would be killer. Overall 7.5/10

Just wait for Omega.

Rigged

A hockey player from Portugal.

1. How do you think we stack up against Prague in the first round? I think we'll beat them in 5 games with 3 going to OT. In fact I'd even be willing to put money on it. 2. What do you think their biggest threat is against us? They're quite similar in team build. But we have the edge in goaltending. 3. Do you see us going on a sweep-run like we did last year, where we didn't lose until the Finals, or do you see it differently? I think we should stay humble, Malmo is a good team and Vancouver is cheating so it's going to be tough for us. 4. Who needs to be our best players for us to be successful in the Post-Season? All our high tpe earners. Also Papa will have to stand on hus head against the meta teams. 5. How do you feel the Holiday Events went with the VHL? (Charity Drive, TPE Giveaways, etc.) I would say it was a success but I haven't been active the last 2 or 3 so I may be wrong there. But raising 3k is very impressive 6. What is your headspace going into Playoffs? Confident from last year, or are you still hurt and skeptical? With the number of teams it's tough to win and the meta makes it even harder. So I don't really know what to expect. But I've been in the league too long to be disappointed. Whatever happens this season we should just stick with it and keep taking kicks at the can until we win. @Spartan I believe in you.