jacobcarson877

Yun Chiang is retired, you'll have to pick again

I was revived from virtual inactivity in January 2022, but joined and had a decent backup career since July 2020!

alright I'm heading to bed, @eagle_3450 still on the clock for the first pick for like an hour, second pick will be on the clock shortly.

1) Top 3 is the goal, we'll see how Riga progresses and whether Moscow slows down EVER 2) I'm happy with the end result, I wish I had been a bit more aggressive but we come in with a team I'm really excited about. 3) I'm guessing 99 points, seems to happen about 50% of the time. 4) I will need every TPE known to man to fight regression 5) I'm sure there is, but nothing specific, it's just fun to get to know people organically. 6) Much the same answer as above.

F - Brendan Marner @dogwoodmaple

ALRIGHT LETS GET THIS THING GOING! 1. @jacobcarson877 (GM) F - Brendan Marner F - Vinny Detroit F - Igor Molotov D - Max Torq D - AirRig GoodBrandSun G - Clueless Wallob 2. @dogwoodmaple F - Daniel Janser F - Ronan Lavelle F - Dogwood Maple D - Biggie Cheese D - Callum Murray G - Xavier Booberry 3. @Subject056 F - Landon Wolanin F - Leandro Goncalves F - Vasile Lamb D - Mikhail Kovalchuk D - James Marino G - Oskar Lindbergh 4. @JCV F - Daniel Weaver F - Saku Kotkakoivu F - Nils Godlander D - Pierre Emile Bouchard D- Siyan Yasilievich G - Art Vandelay 5. @NSG F - Sirdsvaldis Miglaskems F - Sergey Preobrazhensky F - The Frenchman D - Jake Thunder D - Max Torq G - Henry Tucker Jr 6. @eagle_3450 F - Tomas Sogaard F - Zach Kisslinger II F - Girts Galvins D - Hammar Voss D - Brian Payne G - Jesse Teno

Steal.

claim 4

THE GOAT IS BACK

1. ProAM I am doing... fine. Had some technical difficulties so should be getting better. JST is in process of restarting due to goofiness, but we should be in a much better position this time around. 2. I'm not sure, it's weird to be thinking about another season after the one we just had. 3. I wasn't surprised as I was present for the conversations, but I think Bouchard winning as many awards as they did wasn't traditional but certainly correct. 4. Just staying healthy, coming into the season ready to start scoring from the beginning. 5. They made the playoffs? So likely very bad. 6. Washing dishes, or taking out the compost. Food waste is one of the things that makes me immediately nauseous.

@Starchychaff @DC21 @Tipskid97 When you get the chance comment your player name +10 Claim it under Uncapped -> Other -> First Gen Bonus for 10 Uncapped TPE!

Remember to claim your 1 TPE for each personal award win!

Awesome stuff!

I do think it is very important to outline the context to everyone as to why this happened, beyond just a banned member returning without appeal. Those who hadn't done the research to put together the 3+ different aliases this person has put together in even the last year, would not have a) known Dack was ever Achilles, b) known the long and widespread issues that this person has been causing elsewhere (as their nose had been very clean here under this persona, and c) that these issues persisted after our last experience with them, as recently as this calendar year. AJ, while a little dummy in this situation, has brought together such a community in Houston, and provides tremendous value for the VHLM and Houston specifically. While a noted dummy, he has earned some faith here that while a dummy, had good intentions, and was simply trying to help someone rebuild their identity and enjoy the thing we love together. Was that his right to give? No, of course not and hence the punishment. Was Dack honestly a great member for the period of time he was here? Honestly, yes. I truly hope that he can continue to learn, grow, show some maturity and return to sim leagues with kindness and love for all. I will always stand against ___-phobia, which Achilles has always seemed to have weighing him down. But I do always have hope in my heart that people can learn and grow, and I believe the root of ___-phobia is ignorance and lack of critical thinking, which is something that can be learned. The Moderators and VHLM Commissioners had all the details, and came to their decisions according to their domains. The rules were enforced, and faith was shown in one of our best members. I can't imagine there is more to discuss than that.

Sock Monkey's option with the London United has been picked up. (just for the public, @chikn to confirm)

One thing I did always hate about the "stripping draft picks" idea was, sure it's punishing the GM who wants to run a good team, but it also punishes the players who are on the team with not getting more players. Glad you went this route, as AJ has been a stellar GM and built a great community in Houston, he's just a dummy.

no, check the "How to Claim" section

claim 3

perfect! we've only got 3D so you'll make a perfect 4! I'll DM you the invite link if you want to swing by and say hi!

Good to see you back! We are currently doing the Junior Showcase Tournament in preparation for the draft season, so if you're interested in getting some games under your belt before then, feel free to reply to this and I'll add you to the Brigade!

@MrMom WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO @Alex thanks again!