Enjoyment on a Bad Team

[Grape 545]

In the VHLM, there’s usually about six good teams, and six bad teams. And while nobody wants to play on a bad team necessarily, most players end up having to do so. If you’re a higher end draft pick, chances were you were drafted to a previously bad team who’ll now probably look pretty good, but you have the possibility of getting traded to help with the playoff push. If you’re a lower end draft pick, you were probably drafted to a previously good team that is now undergoing a rebuild. The challenge is, when you’re on that bad team, to stay entertained and engaged. If the VHL was all just numbers and no emotion, there probably wouldn’t be that many members still around. The power of online interaction comes in and saves the day, especially for the bottom feeder teams. Through discord locker rooms, GMs (most of the time) create a fun and engaging atmosphere that, if you're winning, is pretty focused on the league and keeps people excited about how their players are doing. If your team isn’t winning, The locker rooms have a more casual feel to them. Nobody wants to think about their -40 plus-minus. One can engage in some pretty stupid yet fun conversations and connect with other people. When you do start winning, that connection is gonna make it a whole lot better. If your team sucks, chat it up with your teammates. Have some fun. It’ll be that much sweeter when the Ws roll in.