fishy

i was like hell yeah, beans

quick note on this - audacity is a free and very easy to use audio editing app. pretty sure you can also record directly into anchor but not 100% sure on that since I've never done it 
 
great article berocka, this is going to be a super useful resource 

hello.. oh you know its just me here writing a media spot so i can get to 500 words yay! i am having fun on my team in Istanbul Red Wolves and have been scoring a ton of points, mostly asissts as a winger with good friend 30 tpe starter winger and center Jason Coiner who thankfully requested it, on the build side of things ive done something a little different this time with mostly spent tpe in puck handling and skating so they are my highest, so far im having a lot of fun with it but next up after the boring e (winky face) will be my faceoffs so i can be a true number one center the league needs woohoo.. been scared to put up certain skills and strength is one but at least it'll do more than the players that put points into penalty shot or checking, offensively at least and my skills have a nice split of five. right now i just cant wait to play for toronto legion and wish i had an option to this season.. guess next year will have to be BIG so i can pad my stats in a league where it means more than the others, tyler has to pass his father at the end of the day lmao.. Also looking forward to player with old teammates from past venture i have had on this site
 
looking on the team side or things because of course i am also a general manager of the ottawa lynx in the vhlm, so far in 6 seasons I've seen a far share of up and down perrormances and as the days grow longer every loss and win have different meaning to them, instead of being frustrated after a loss i see holes that need fixing so that's exciting sometimes.. When we win it isn't and hasnt been a huge celebration, now this season we look at the little things and try to bulld as a team. it has been pretty chill down here for three seasons now and since we actually had picks but the future looks bright and we are ready for the next chapter in our history.. one step at a time. HUGE blessing to have legenadary holographic Shawn Glade by my side now
 
forum life is ok lately, it beens better.. rory is pretty funny and keeps me going plus a few others, its been a little more active too, still with my schedule though nobody is usually online to talk and i dont seem to know how to be friendly xD On discord it's been different but theres a few to chat with, happily part of an sba team chat as we speak so right now I'm chilling overall in the end, just need to chill more than before or i get too into things and everything feels heightened, oh well another day down and media spot written have a good day vhl, thanks for reading. good job avalanche and also go lynx mother fing go! woooo

A look at the most recently posted podcasts and how much I know about them.
 
Talking 2 N0HBDY Ep.14
-          I haven’t listened to a nobody podcast in a while, I hope that the feud between them and Jardy is still going strong because it was kinda funny to listen to.
-          I will probably make an effort to get back and listen to this one when I have a chance
 
Talking 2 N0HBDY Pt.13
-          I don’t like that they are the 2 most recent podcasts and one is part 13 and the other is episode 14.
-          I will not listen to this as I missed the first 12 parts and the storyline will probably not make sense
No Fuhr (Ep.13)
-          I usually miss Tate’s podcasts I don’t know why I like the ones I listen to I guess we are just in different circles so I miss when they upload one. Will listen to more in the future
Jardy's Hecking Podcast, S2 Episode 10: Without Special Guests
-          I started listening to this one as it is in my Google podcast feed. Was a Q&A podcast so it was okay to listen to but not as good as part 3 of the season 1 finale in my opinion
Doktor's Office Episode 1
-          This was a great podcast and it is good to see Dok back at it again.
-          I loved the interview with himself and that must have taken a lot of editing.
-          My interview with Buruku was better though.

How to start a podcast
 
I have hosted and been a guest star on a fair few podcasts in my time and if you are looking at starting a podcast here are a few tips on how to make it more successful.
 
1.0   Theme
Before you go hitting the record button you need to figure out the overall theme of your podcast. You could go a more comedic approach as in a JardyB10 production, you could go a strict vhl news/current events approach such as what Spartan does a lot, or even go a bit of a roleplaying approach. There are many different styles and you can jump around and find what suits you most but you should have some idea before you hit record.
 
2.0 Recording Software/Uploading
This is the part that took me the longest to figure out. Especially when trying to record with multiple people. I think I was the first to find Craig the discord recording bot. (Please note that I and others experienced a few recording issues with this in the past. Your milage may vary but it is worth knowing). I also love Anchor and I think I was the first on the scene with that as well. It is now owned by Spotify but it is a free way of uploading and cataloguing your podcasts. There are other ways such as soundcloud but I personally think that Anchor works best and is free.
 
3.0 Hosts
So are you going to record this solo or are you going to record this as a group? Both have their advantages and disadvantages, I will discuss these further below. Remember that only 4 people can claim a podcast though.
 
3.1 Solo
I 100% recommend as a solo podcast to do a semi-script, you can write out all the words you want to say if you want to, but at that point a media spot will be easier. I recommend setting out what you want to talk about and giving it a rough time frame that you think you can talk about the topic. Set your total estimated time to be 5 minutes longer than the minimum. That way you are less likely to run short and will need to improvise less. There is also the chance you go a bit longer and can get some multi claims organised.
 
3.2 Duo
This is probably the format I recommend the most for people starting out. You always have someone to fill the blank space in if you forget what you are saying. My biggest suggestion for a duo podcast is speak to the person before hitting record. Make sure you jump on the call 5-10 minutes before you want to record and sort of get an idea on how you communicate with the other person. You build a slight rapport with them, and it makes the podcast run smoother. The more time you talk with someone the easier recording a podcast will be. Next have a list of topics you want to cover and pick one person to be essentially the host that topic, they should steer the conversation. Some topics work better if one person has all the knowledge of a topic and the other person is learning it for the first time, like the listeners are. Other topics it is good for both people to know the information. For example if you are doing a draft recap both hosts should be knowledgeable about the draft. If you are talking about Hosts 1 next great idea, if Host 2 knows next to nothing about it, they can ask the general question that the listeners will be thinking about and it will make for a more informative podcast. Also, I do recommend if you are feeling up to it, do a video chat, this way you have more cues from the other person on when you should talk and when you should let the other person talk.
 
3.3 Three people and greater
This can be tricky, usually it is better for their to be two hosts and a guest but as seen in 3PPAO it can work with enough synergy, I think my points from above apply, but I would probably avoid having to many people. The video point above applies to having more people as well so you are not speaking over one another.
 
4.0 Posting
If you want the most interaction with your audience here is a few tips when you post a podcast these all involve more work but you can see the results a bit more.
 
4.1 Timeline
When you post your podcast have a rough timeline for what you talk about for example
0:00 – 6:52 – Introduction
6:53 – 12:47 – VHL News
12:48 – 15:00 – Q&A
This allows people to listen to the part of your podcast they are interested in, this can get more people listening if they know that they only need to listen to 6 minutes instead of 15 minutes.
 
4.2 Tagging
Tagging the people that you talk about is the best way to get involvement, just note that the longer your podcast you should probably give people a timeframe to listen to instead of your 90 minute podcast as not everyone has the time for it.
 
4.3 Links
If you specifically talk about something from the forums or the portal remember that the listeners aren’t seeing what you are seeing, including links on the post can help them follow along if they are at a computer or phone.
 
5.0 Other Pieces of Advice
So after my years of experience here are some ideas for you starting your podcast
 
5.1 Question and Answer
Setting up a question thread is a great idea, you can get people asking you 6 questions and claiming it as their press conference. Not only does this help someone get TPE usually when you answer their questions that is 1 person who will listen to that podcast. It is also a nice easy way of getting topics to talk about, a good question can lead into a good topic of conversation.
 
5.2 Keep it short
If you can do ones week worth of claims and record another one every week, this way people will know when to expect a podcast from you and people are more likely to listen if it is shorter. If you can’t record every week sometimes you can do 2 recordings in one day. But use the multiweek claims if you need them, you just might notice a slight decline in listeners or more of a delay before people interact with the podcast.
 
6.0 Conclusion
There you have it Berocka’s guide to starting a podcast.
 

My last player, a hidden gem I would say retired 6 months ago and I've been away from the league ever since. I contemplated coming back a few times but then realised that I wouldn't have the time to earn a lot. While I can't guarantee to be a max earner (12tpe per week, with media spots), I can guarantee that I will remain active (at least earning every week, I don't know about maxing out). Before I go into the actual article, I have a few people to thank. 
Looking at my notification inbox, I realised a couple of mentions from people I talked to a lot like fishy, Gus and Jeff aka Uncle Lidia. These people have been nothing but amazing when I was developing Xin. 
 
@fishy - They always brought the fun in the Chicago LR. I also remember when they brought up the idea of having pronouns given in the server. They were the pioneer and I looked up to them for being vocal about this change. I'm hoping they're doing well and wish them nothing but the best in their career and life.
 
@Gustav - Always in my mind the degen horny police, chasing people off to horny jail. He has been extremely helpful and Xin even was Taro's teammate in multiple tourneys. Congratulations on the HOF man, so well deserved. Gustav and his build guides are a haven for all rookies so please, if u are new, reach out to him, he doesn't bite. 
 
@JeffD - He gave me my first management job in the league and it was such an honour. I technically still have AGM rights, thanks to inactive Lidia but I have stepped down. He single-handedly brought Chicago to its glory days and I couldn't be more proud of him. Jeff kept me in check when I got mad at Xin for being horrible in the first couple of seasons but now looking back, I don't know why Xin won no awards and I am mad at that now.
 
@Beaviss - I know you're out here in the VHL, somewhere hidden perhaps but i appreciate all the degen streams we got going back then. It really helped me get through some horrible covid lockdown days so thanks a lot man. I hope you and your family is doing well and all the best to you in whatever you may be doing in life right now.
 
Now fast forward to my second player, Babay Shrimp. The name originated from a degen hour game night. Everyone loved it and someone wanted my recreate to have this name so here we are. I'm looking to make a winger that prioritises passing over scoring. That meta has always been pretty much frowned upon but I do wanna see how far it can take a player. This is gonna be a pretty fun experiment! Shrimp set up with a deadly scorer on the same line would make for some crazy goal scoring ability in the major leagues. Along with the passing, I want Shrimp to be fast on the ice since making him agile will hopefully make him pretty unique as a winger in the VHL/E/M. As always, since the dawn of the VHL, defence is a very important attribute. Moreover, with Shrimp being fast, he's able to get back to the D zone and take some shots on behalf of the goalie.
 
Well the league has changed a lot too. With the STHS attributes completely changed, there's gonna be some getting used to. As usual, the portal broke down (for me)...I can't spend my TPE and someone, SOMEONE, needs to fix this (this is now addressed tho). Besides the point, the change seemed to be for the better as I heard from the others so I am all for it.
 
Well, here's the end of my very impromptu media spot about me blabbing. Shrimp has gotten a ton of offers so it's time for him to think about which team he should sign with. For now, I'll see you in...whenever I can write one of these bad boys. 
 
Word count: 682 words, claiming for week ending 17/7

hi vhl,
 
i really want to talk about the overturning of roe v wade and gen chat is not the place for it. so here i am
 
roe v wade was a case that legalized the right to abortion in the united states. the supreme court has overturned this ruling, which means that states are now allowed to ban abortions
 
i ... don't even know how to describe what i'm feeling. i'm angry and really, really scared. the ruling effectively said that they're going to try to go after other rulings of similar import (e.g., legalizing same-sex marriages and relationships, contraceptives, etc.).
 
as a queer person with a uterus it's so scary to watch as the people who are supposed to protecting me are actively stripping me of rights right now, and people are.. happy about it? i'm 23 years old, and i feel like there's no hope for me to gain any rights in this country, let alone even maintain them. it's horrifying
 
i saw the ruling this morning and i had no idea what to do with myself. i can't call my parents, who are both anti-abortion and certainly not avid supporters same-sex marriages and relationships or contraceptives. my friends are at work, my partner on vacation, and i just felt so trapped. it's terrible
 
so yeah, i'm opening up this space for other people to be pissed and scared

hi vhl,
 
i really want to talk about the overturning of roe v wade and gen chat is not the place for it. so here i am
 
roe v wade was a case that legalized the right to abortion in the united states. the supreme court has overturned this ruling, which means that states are now allowed to ban abortions
 
i ... don't even know how to describe what i'm feeling. i'm angry and really, really scared. the ruling effectively said that they're going to try to go after other rulings of similar import (e.g., legalizing same-sex marriages and relationships, contraceptives, etc.).
 
as a queer person with a uterus it's so scary to watch as the people who are supposed to protecting me are actively stripping me of rights right now, and people are.. happy about it? i'm 23 years old, and i feel like there's no hope for me to gain any rights in this country, let alone even maintain them. it's horrifying
 
i saw the ruling this morning and i had no idea what to do with myself. i can't call my parents, who are both anti-abortion and certainly not avid supporters same-sex marriages and relationships or contraceptives. my friends are at work, my partner on vacation, and i just felt so trapped. it's terrible
 
so yeah, i'm opening up this space for other people to be pissed and scared

wassup fishy 👀

@Jason kranz
 
 
 

It seems like just yesterday I was making the decision to quit smoking.. I remember on day 365 I teared up pretty damn good because I was so proud and at the same time so surprised. I knew I could but it’s one of the harder thing I’ve done and you always hear and read how hard it is and how many people fail… I still have moments where it feels like I just quit..  and I’ve had a couple moments where I’ve REALLY wanted one - most recently on my 9 day mountain trip while having drinks around the fire.. BUT I DIDNT!!
 
600!!!

I’m really excited that I remembered this
 
Here’s a breakdown of how totals were calculated.
 
Dividing the stats between forwards and defenders like I’d originally planned left me with the following (this is for regular season + playoffs, not counting any bots):
 

Forwards     Goals 109 $2.18       Defenders     Shots Blocked 329 $3.29 Hits 380 $3.80           $9.27  
 
I was a bit unsatisfied rounding $9.27 to $15, so I combined the forward + defender stats to get the following:
 
 

Goals 184 $3.68 Shots Blocked 665 $6.65 Hits 1316 $13.16           $23.49  

… and that felt much better.
 

Taylor Mourning finished the regular season with 420 shots (nice), more than any other player even combining regular season + playoffs (yeah… all four games). That means that @scoop chose where this season’s donation went to.
 
scoop decided on The Trevor Project. For those of you who aren’t familiar with The Trevor Project, here’s a description:
 
Over the last two decades, The Trevor Project has become a world leader in LGBTQ youth suicide prevention, and is the country's only LGBTQ organization to operate—and innovate—at the intersections of LGBTQ youth mental health, suicidology, and crisis intervention. Today, we serve more than 200,000 LGBTQ youth annually through our 24/7, free, and confidential crisis services via phone, chat, and text, while our suicide prevention programs work to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by shaping a more inclusive and accepting world.
Our suicide prevention programs provide a digital community for peer support for LGBTQ youth called TrevorSpace, lead impactful advocacy efforts to protect LGBTQ youth from local and national laws that aim to harm them, offer innovative education programs to increase awareness of the support LGBTQ youth need, and conduct a research program leading the charge to provide peer-reviewed data on the experience of LGBTQ youth today.
 
I’m very happy that the first donation is going to this cause, especially since it’s Pride Month. With that, $23.49 have been donated (plus the processing fees):
 

 
@Dom your turn!

Hey drafons,
 
During my brief time in the EFL, I played for the lovely @TacticalHammer (do you still check VHL? maybe you'll get an email. anyway, hey ) on the DEATH VALLEY RANGERS, BEST ECFA TEAM. Though I decided that the EFL wasn't for me, I did walk away really inspired by Tac's seasonal donation based on team stats, so I've decided to mimic it with DC.
 
Truthfully, I've chosen a terrible time to begin this endeavor because stats for the upcoming season are greatly unpredictable. Nonetheless, I'm going to try, learn, and apply the knowledge for following seasons. This season, here's how I'll determine the amount donated (all $ amounts are in USD):
 
for our defenders: $0.01 for each hit, $0.01 for each shot block
for our forwards: $0.02 for each goal
 
minimum donation will be $15, maximum will be $30
 
The skater on our roster with most shots gets to choose where the donation goes. (I changed this from lowest PIM because I don't want an inactive to be chosen 😬) I haven't decided whether we'll include playoff stats if we make it. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
 
We'll see how this goes!

Oh hey, this is true!

Doing the same thing as last season and will figure it tf out at the end:
 
for our defenders: $0.01 for each hit, $0.01 for each shot block
for our forwards: $0.02 for each goal
 
player with the most SB chooses

Doing the same thing as last season and will figure it tf out at the end:
 
for our defenders: $0.01 for each hit, $0.01 for each shot block
for our forwards: $0.02 for each goal
 
player with the most SB chooses

I’m really excited that I remembered this
 
Here’s a breakdown of how totals were calculated.
 
Dividing the stats between forwards and defenders like I’d originally planned left me with the following (this is for regular season + playoffs, not counting any bots):
 

Forwards     Goals 109 $2.18       Defenders     Shots Blocked 329 $3.29 Hits 380 $3.80           $9.27  
 
I was a bit unsatisfied rounding $9.27 to $15, so I combined the forward + defender stats to get the following:
 
 

Goals 184 $3.68 Shots Blocked 665 $6.65 Hits 1316 $13.16           $23.49  

… and that felt much better.
 

Taylor Mourning finished the regular season with 420 shots (nice), more than any other player even combining regular season + playoffs (yeah… all four games). That means that @scoop chose where this season’s donation went to.
 
scoop decided on The Trevor Project. For those of you who aren’t familiar with The Trevor Project, here’s a description:
 
Over the last two decades, The Trevor Project has become a world leader in LGBTQ youth suicide prevention, and is the country's only LGBTQ organization to operate—and innovate—at the intersections of LGBTQ youth mental health, suicidology, and crisis intervention. Today, we serve more than 200,000 LGBTQ youth annually through our 24/7, free, and confidential crisis services via phone, chat, and text, while our suicide prevention programs work to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by shaping a more inclusive and accepting world.
Our suicide prevention programs provide a digital community for peer support for LGBTQ youth called TrevorSpace, lead impactful advocacy efforts to protect LGBTQ youth from local and national laws that aim to harm them, offer innovative education programs to increase awareness of the support LGBTQ youth need, and conduct a research program leading the charge to provide peer-reviewed data on the experience of LGBTQ youth today.
 
I’m very happy that the first donation is going to this cause, especially since it’s Pride Month. With that, $23.49 have been donated (plus the processing fees):
 

 
@Dom your turn!

Doing the same thing as last season and will figure it tf out at the end:
 
for our defenders: $0.01 for each hit, $0.01 for each shot block
for our forwards: $0.02 for each goal
 
player with the most SB chooses

@Frank

I always saw this as just a perk to playing for a rebuilding team in your first seasons. You either end up on a competing team and get more points/wins, or you end up on a rebuilding team and get less points/wins but more money. I also see it as helping teams rebuild faster or compete longer, since their core can buy more tpe/regression fighters. I guess I'd be open to changing this, but I'm not sure I see a problem with it currently.

idk if I'm understanding correctly but why would we limit bonuses? To prevent GM's from fucking themselves over? If that's the case that's extremely dumb imo.

I take no credit for the idea

Nice!  I didn't know this was a thing.  Great idea.

Hopefully Lavelle can actually put it in the back of the net this season to help out this great cause!

Reminds me of Tac's Rangers Give Back. Love to see this!