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Have you changed the color of your VHL UI? What color is it? I did neon green for a while but it kinda made my eyes bleed, so now it’s kind of middle grey? I dont know how to change the color. I would because its hard to see. What kind of bird have you seen most recently? Hummingbirds are abundant around the house because my wife has feeders at the windows. Are you staying hydrated? Bonus quest: drink some water or whatever. Water is my drinking source. Rarely do I drink anything but water. Well 1 cup of coffee in the morning. But, about 150-200 oz water a day. Grilling season is here! What’s the best food to cook outdoors? Burgers and dogs. But I’ve recently grilled pork and right off the grill it tastes pretty good. Grilled salmon is good too. We’re in round 2 of the NHL playoffs now - who do you think will advance? Well, not the Bruins, so I dont really care too much except if they get me TPE. How about St Louis! Your player gets tangled up in some Underworld type stuff, and they have to choose: werewolf or vampire? Which would they pick? Werewolf. I dont think I could suck on blood. Due to strange patent laws, hockey is made illegal. Does your player change sports? If so, what do they play? If not, what are they doing with their time? Hell no. I’d sharpen the skates and be ready for the hockey police to try to take me off the ice. Skates are the best type of footwear, but what type of shoe do you like when you’re off the ice? Flip flops, because that would mean I’m at the beach. Would you rather go to an art museum or a history museum? Definitely history museum because I have absolutely no artistic talent. I would probably trash talk the artwork because I lack knowledge and etiquette.

Shindigs you should start a fundraiser in memory of Tina.

We’re gonna light it up!!

It’s awesome. So is your signature graphic. I’m working on creating something with that intensity but not doing so well!

Graphic Review OMG! What an incredible graphic. I went looking for a graphic to max out my TPE for the week and found a very impressive graphic. You definitely have serious talent. Starting with the headliner, not only is it original (to me at least) but it adds some lure to the graphic. It caught my eye right away and then I read the autograph and photos to go with it, clearly making it an advertising campaign. It’s awesome. The outerspace background accents your player and brings the entire graphic into a scheme of attraction that if it were real life, everyone would want to be at the event. You did a super job piecing it all together and the fonts were perfect for the graphic. I like the separation of the outer space with the turmoil going on on the left side and the stars on the right side. Being a star for HC Davos brings $400 per ticket to the event. As far as the player goes, everything looks good with the logos and the face. I almost didnt see the only flaw in the graphic, which is the right sleeve and left sleeve don’t match. The black line is not there and likely layered below the brown. Overall a really cool graphic. Wish I could do something as good as that. Well done. Score 9.5/10

Of all the questions I had for you, I was expecting the venison or elk to be answered!!

As the Warsaw Predators fight for a playoff spot in season 83. Rookie defenseman, Brian Payne, has demonstrated true grit on the ice. The young tough guy is determined to lift his team into the playoffs and has no problem dropping the gloves to generate excitement and boost his teammates. Payne leads the team in PIMS, and is second in hits and shots blocked. He’s also dropped the gloves more than a busy gynecologist. Payne started his VHL tough guy career slowly. Barely winning his first fight and then ending in a draw on his next two fights, Payne decided to toughen up and add some grit. Since then he’s won his last five fights and has the opposing teams stuttering when things get tight. With all of Payne’s toughness and true grit, he has yet to face his biggest challenge. That will come when the Chicago Phoenix stud defenseman, Bo Johansson, decides its time to put the “Payne Train” in the junk yard. Until then Payne is on a terror.

Week ending 15/5 1. We've had a lot of tough sims as of late. Just this past sim were some 1 goal games. What do you think we have to do in order to get back in scoring shape? Put David Tavau on more lines. When he’s not scoring he’s making passes to give others shots on goal. 2. In relation to the previous question, our team hasn't slacked defensively. Both David Tavau and James Teekirque are within the top ten in shots blocked. What does that say about the team and our mentality? We have defensive studs. They are built tough and keep up the pressure. Things will turn around. 3. Would you prefer this format for pressers? Or do you prefer if I center the question prompts?? I usually change the design to left margin anyway. It’s easier to write. 4. How was your mother's day? So good I cant stand it! Did all my husbandly duties early on and had a nice day watching nhl playoffs. 5. Are there any hobbies you enjoy doing apart from the VHL? I personally just play a lot of video games. Right now vhl is top of the list. I like working out. Camping too but the weather has to be better than this crap we’re having. 6. Who's your favorite NHL player? Why? Bruins. Where I grew up you were either a Boston fan or a New York fan. I cant stand NY teams!!

Graphics Review Your use of the blue is pretty good. I like the different shades that accent the graphic. The player is of good size for the graphic and emphasizes the player with the blend of the colors(yellow and black) with the blue. Your logo is good proportion and is distorted just right on the jersey that it looks like it belongs there. I’ve seen a lot of your graphics and you do a great job on them all. This is another example. What I like the most about your graphic is the signature, or name. Its a cool name and the font you used is perfect for the name and the graphic. I also like the way the black lettering sticks out with the player. You chose a good size for the name and it fills the right side, which adds to the graphic and makes it complete. I’m not sure what you could change on this graphic to improve it. The simple title fits the graphic. Well done!! Score 10/10

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Oslo Storm Press Conference 5/9/2022 What is the coolest thing your player has done so far in their career? Could be a good game, season, media spot, or graphic. The choice is yours! 9 blocked shots the other day in a game we won. That was cool! How long have you known your best friend? How did you meet them? 30+ years. Went on a date, took her out to dinner and then to the beach. Didnt expect to make it last but now I’m stuck with her. Because the Storm fans are so fanatical, Oslo is expanding into eSports! Which game would you like to see Oslo compete in? What is your favorite outfit to wear? Synchronized disc golf. Shorts and t shirt What is something that you’re not addicted to but still wouldn’t want to live without? Ha ha. VHL Say you have to listen to a song at least once per day for the rest of your life. Which song? Why? Achy Breaky Heart. It’s my favorite aunt’s favorite song and she’s a nut. This Saturday is both National Archery Day and National Miniature Golf Day. If you had to do one or the other, which would you choose? If there was food at the other end of the arrow, archery day; otherwise I’d play miniature golf. Who is your favorite cartoon character? For extra fun, just describe them without giving their name and we can try to guess who it is. “He’s rough, he’s tough. The bad guys say enough, he’s …… ….” 2 words both begin with “A”. Good luck. Its not on TV but I have it on Apple TV. Which language that you don’t know already would you like to learn? Why? Been learning Spanish for years. Still working on it. Getting there but too many words I dont know. Gotta be able to speak with wife’s family.

5/3/22 - Oslo Press Conference 1. Have you guys done your Prospect Scouting Report? I need to do mine before the season is over, I almost forgot about it entirely. When I answer with, “What is prospect scouting report?” That is the answer. When do we do it? During E season? I’ve done so many articles I dont know what i have and havent done. 2. We all love ice hockey, but have you ever played street hockey? What about field hockey? Yes, yes. Street hockey as a kid and field hockey in PE. 3. Do you like surprises? Both being surprised or surprising others count here, I think. Not a fan of being surprised, especially a party or celebration, but I like it when others are surprised! 4. Are you a personality test person? 'Which Harry Potter House' style or the clinical kind? (I'm an enneagram 9, if anyone knows what that means) You’re not gonna like this but I’ve never read harry potter or seen an entire harry potter movie. 5. Did your favorite NHL team make the playoffs? Tell me how you feel about it. Yes, but getting spanked by Carolina in game 1 doesnt make me too confident. 6. What is your favorite meal to cook? Depends on the meal. I will pick breakfast. Sausage, eggs, homefries, pancakes, bacon, english muffins. Any and all combinations of the above items.

This is for all who have recently read @Platerecent article about Shindigs writing 11 articles in a week, totally dominating the .com forum and coming up with topic after topic as if he has nothing else on his mind other than VHL and documenting whatever is in his brain. The question is…. Shindig an overworker or an overachiever? Or can he be both? @Shindigsis one of the well established members of VHL. He has been one of my “GO TO” for questions and advice as I navigate through this game. Who knows how many others reach out to him for answers, which just puts more on his plate and gives him more to do. He’s leading the Las Vegas Aces as GM all the while he’s dealing with his team captain’s idiosyncrasies, @dylanjj37. And now he’s on an article spree. Does shindigs sleep? Does shindigs have a life? Plate was spot on with his article identifying the productive week by shindigs. And if you ever read his posts on discord as he motivates @dylanjj37to get his TPE done for the week, shindigs is typing away creating yet another week of articles for all to read. Perhaps shindigs’ AGM, @eagle_3450could slow shindigs down a bit so burn out doesnt come up too soon. What would we all do if shindigs wasn’t available to respond to our trivial needs? And lastly, there is still the highly anticipated fight yet to occur between @Scurvyand @Shindigs, when the two meet on the ice. The Vegas odds are currently in shindigs favor 5 to 2. I have dumped all of my salary into this bet and cannot wait for the stars to align and the battle to occur. Now, its up to all of you to decide. Is shindigs an overworker or overachiever?

1. We had a tough 0-3 sim yesterday and are currently in a 5 game losing streak. What do you think needs to change to get back to a winning format? Not sure. We have the team to compete. Just not getting the breaks. Tweaking something might change things. Of course, if our GM would stop fighting against us!! At least it was a draw. 2. David Tavau is, as of writing, 9th in the league in terms of shots blocked. What do you think about his efforts? A true STAR. He keeps us in games and is the engine keeping the team going. 3. We have a lot of draft capital this season. What do you think the team is missing? Well, its a new hybrid season, so no need to get too wrapped up in results. Keep with GM plan and things will work out. 4. Hey how's it going? I'm your new AGM! How do you feel about me coming back from the dead and being your AGM? I didnt know you were dead. Just jiggly. Welcome back. Help the GM and team all you can, and if you play against your team please dont fight!! 5. What's your favorite childhood TV show? Gilligan’s Island 6. Hot chocolate or coffee? Hot chocolate when skiing, snowboarding, or hunting. Coffee when getting on discord in the morning, or with dessert after dinner.

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Congrats. Looking forward to being on the team next season.

1. How many discs to you own? 2. What is your favorite course and why? 3. What goals do you have to be a GM and what changes would you expect of your AGM? 4. What draws you to stay active in the VHL? 5. Xbox or Playstation? 6. Venison or Elk? Thats a start!

Graphic Review Everytime I do a graphic review I find how talented people are on this site. Everything about this graphic is like its meant to be and is placed perfectly where it belongs. I’m not sure how much time you spent on it but you’ve got artistic talent. The player jumps out right away with the bright colors and the jersey logo looks like it was sewn on there and is perfectly placed. I like the angle of the player too as it blends right into the black and white background. The seriousness of the face builds on the focus of the player and contributes to the graphic in a realistic way that gives the viewer the impression that this player is a contender and means business. The choice of font and the size is proportionate to the overall graphic. It complements the graphic and adds to the professional look. The splatter is not reckless and is not overly thrown onto the graphic, but without it there might be something missing. The size of the dots are just right and once again, they complement the graphic. I have nothing to say that can lower your score. Great graphic. Score 10/10

It’s been a couple weeks since I’ve flipped any crap on Brian Payne, and I was trying to think of something to write about to get the 2 TPE, so I decided its time to throw some mud on the wall and see what sticks. If you know Scurvy, then you know he’s dedicated to the league, his team, and building the best player he can be to contribute all he can. He busts his ass to max TPE every week and fights to get it done. He’s competitive and wants to win. And that brings me to this discussion. Warsaw is struggling right now and Brian Payne feels like he’s not contributing like he could be, and because he’s not contributing, he’s responsible for Warsaw’s overall results. He’s got the numbers on his build to have solid games but whatever is going on in STHS land right now, its frustrating the hell out of him. He wants to do it all. His life history won’t let him be a timid, weakling defenseman. He’s got to be a hitter, a punisher, and a leader. As a rookie, its taking longer than he expects and with the new hybrid, its even harder for Payne to be the player he wants to be. He’s got the build right now to put up good numbers in hits and shots blocked, and he’s putting up impressive numbers. But, not to him. It’s never enough for Brian Payne and the “Payne Train.” Payne is in the top 10 in shots blocked, and is close to making the list for hits. His discipline or lack thereof is evident as he’s currently #2 in penalty minutes, and he’s yet to get into a fight. Ahh, the lack of fights, another category Payne sees himself as falling short. If he can’t contribute with goals or assists right now, a few fights would surely give Payne some comfort knowing he contributes in other ways. Until he drops the gloves, Payne is going to be on edge. He’ll go through the motions and he will present a hell of a good front, but deep down inside is a storm brewing like a gallon of tequila bubbling in the inner stomach. Picture a bull being let out to pasture after spending the winter with his head in a stanchion. That’s what’s happening to Brian Payne right now. Be patient. That’s the only advice that can be given to him. He’d say the same to anyone on the right track. Well, this article didn’t go as planned. I intended on ragging on him and coming up with one liners to highlight his meager performance, but I couldn’t do it. Brian Payne is going to shine and become a star for the Predators. He’d probably rebuild if he hadn’t already done so, but that doesn’t matter right now. He’s progressing slowly and will continue to do so. The only satisfaction I can get out of this, besides the 2 TPE, is when Payne gets in his first fight, he loses his ass! That will make it all worth while! And to top it off is if his first fight and first loss was to Bo Johansson. How cool would that be!

Surprised that your captain didnt make it in the article… @dylanjj37has got to be the theme of your next article.

4/25/22 - Oslo Press Conference 1. Our bots are on fire right now, should we name them? What would be a fun name scheme for them? How about Seinfeld characters. What better way to rub it in the opponents faces to have Kramer be the first star. 2. Do you nap? Do you think your player would take a pregame nap? Depending on where I am at, I will sometimes enjoy a little nap. Especially if I’m by the pool in the sun. As far as a pregame nap, no way. Napping would require doing warm ups all over again. 3. We have to travel around Europe a lot for games - what’s your favorite way to travel long distances? In a window seat on an airplane with my headphones on and no interference from little kids kicking the seat behind me. 4. What’s your favorite way to travel short distances? Shotgun. Unless my wife is in the car, then I have to drive. 5. Which super power would you want to give to your player? Lightning speed. There would be no icing. The goalie would not be able to react fast enough for my moves, and I would steal the puck all the time. 6 What is your favorite afternoon snack? It all depends on where I’m at and what I had for lunch. Usually a banana takes care of my afternoon snack, unless I feel the need for salt, in that case it will be walnuts and cheese. Don’t ask how that satisfies the salt desire!

1. We have started the season 3-6-1, how do you feel about this start? Of course I’d like to see all wins and no losses. The games have been good though. Some 1 goal games that could have gone either way. If this is a rebuilding year, then I guess its what to be expected. 2. Who on the team has impressed you the most so far this season? Boris. He’s a stud in goal. Great save %. 3. What VHL team has had the most surprising start to the season? I didnt think Vancouver was going to fall out of the tops so quickly. 4. Our AGM @N0HBDY is now the Geneva Rush GM, do you have an parting words for them? Best of luck to you and I hope you do very well as GM. 5. What is your favourite meal you have had in the last week? Carnitas tacos Saturday night. Finally got all the toppings to go with the tacos. 6. Is water wet? Not necessarily. It’s more so whatever water is adhering to that is wet.

Magazine is in the works. Just trying the find the right centerfold.

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