Spartan 4,405 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 For the second time today, hello! We were very excited to welcome two new VHLM GMs today and felt that we should keep the party going with a second announcement. Last season, @Gustav and I made two significant changes to the workings of the VHLM - increasing VHLM GM pay from 2 TPE to 4 TPE, and changing up the draft pick holding rules to prevent unhealthy asset management in a league oriented towards development and retention. We promised to increase the quality of the VHLM GM experience, but last season felt more like we were restricting our GMs as to what they could and couldn't do. Today, we'd like to announce our largest change yet - a completely revamped waiver process and system that is now fully run through the portal. That's right! VHLM GMs no longer have to post offers into waiver threads or constantly lurk the forums in order to secure a new player. This system also puts the decision-making process into the hands of the newly created player with a simple yet informative UI thanks to the work of @Dil. Here's what new creates will see immediately after creating their player: (Data and teams are from S80 for testing and demonstration purposes) We chose elements for this page based on what we felt were the most important aspects of a team that influence a player's decision. All the teams will be sorted by standings, and the # of players per team is also visible. This should allow users to have a better understanding of the situation they're walking into. Using the screenshot above, a new center would see that some of the top teams could use a third line center, but Las Vegas is the best team that can offer them a top 6 role. We hope that this new UI will give enough information to new creates without overwhelming them in a sea of data points. To add a bit more of a personal touch from the GM along with more information on a potential player's fit on the team, we've given VHLM GMs the ability to write (and update via Team Management) a pitch and projected position that new creates can choose to read when picking between teams: (Sample text for what a new user would see) Once a new create chooses a team, they will be redirected into a forum DM created between the new create, the team GM and the team AGM if the team has one. This will alert the team's management that a new create would like to join the team so that they can begin interacting with the new user, invite them to the team LR and get them signed to a contract. The automated DM will also include helpful links to forum content such as the TPE Guide and the Updated Build Guide. As many have mentioned before, new creates sometimes simply never venture into the forum or feel like the forum is too difficult to navigate in terms of finding relevant and helpful content. This new process both redirects new users to the forum and presents them with resources to begin their VHL journey on the right path. Finally, this system can be modified at the discretion of the VHLM Commissioners. Based on the league population and positional data, we can change what we consider to be "full" teams, and increase/decrease the threshold for a team's position to display as favorable or unfavorable. This system will also be deactivated from the start of the playoffs until the conclusion of the VHLM Draft. Any creates during playoffs or the offseason will need to be signed via written pitch in their new create thread, as was the common practice. --- We're very excited to see this new system in action for S86 and hope that it improves the overall experience for new VHL users. Expect to see various VHLM rule changes being announced in the coming days as we transition the VHLM rulebook away from the old waiver system, and remove rules largely created to incentivize GMs making written pitches to new players. As always, please let us know if you have any questions or feedback! @VHLM GM @VHLM Commissioner Mr_Hatter, N0HBDY, Dom and 28 others 1 28 1 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemorse7 1,015 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 who the new Yukon GM jacobcarson877 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobcarson877 2,540 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 this is the best thing to have ever happened to me Spartan and Brandon 1 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator samx 1,173 Posted November 1, 2022 Moderator Share Posted November 1, 2022 Congrats M gms you no longer need to follow the create a player topic AJW, jacobcarson877 and Mr_Hatter 1 2 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957041 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioner Beketov 9,026 Posted November 1, 2022 Commissioner Share Posted November 1, 2022 Nice to get the new robust system out and looking fresh, hopefully it can make the process a lot smoother and players can join teams that actually suit their needs rather than just the first team to pitch them. Also no more hashtags to accept contracts so that’s nice. OrbitingDeath, Berocka and thadthrasher 2 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957042 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJW 2,157 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 This makes me so happy Spartan 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan 4,405 Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 Someone give me permissions to feature this smh Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioner Beketov 9,026 Posted November 1, 2022 Commissioner Share Posted November 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, Spartan said: Someone give me permissions to feature this smh Pretty sure you should be able to but whatever, I can feature it for now. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator samx 1,173 Posted November 1, 2022 Moderator Share Posted November 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, Beketov said: Nice to get the new robust system out and looking fresh, hopefully it can make the process a lot smoother and players can join teams that actually suit their needs rather than just the first team to pitch them. Also no more hashtags to accept contracts so that’s nice. hashtags were the best part tbh JardyB10 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan 4,405 Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 Just now, Beketov said: Pretty sure you should be able to but whatever, I can feature it for now. My perms are a bit messed up on the forums it seems, I don't have the same ones as Gus Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957048 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioner Beketov 9,026 Posted November 1, 2022 Commissioner Share Posted November 1, 2022 1 minute ago, Spartan said: My perms are a bit messed up on the forums it seems, I don't have the same ones as Gus Well that makes even less sense. Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlamb 1,326 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 14 minutes ago, Spartan said: ice-team Great new feature though. Good work all around! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan 4,405 Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, dlamb said: ice-team @Dil Dil 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masu Chan 456 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 That's a very good quality of life addition for the VHLM, I think it'll turn out well Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triller 1,663 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Very nice! I almost regret joining during last season just to be able to try this now! Hopefully graphics can be added to the team pitch! I made some cool stuff for the Wild last season! jacobcarson877 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957056 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylanjj37 340 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 dil you cant join vegas rory 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnGlade 1,010 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 So will the DM get sent to management after the player has chosen to sign there or just once they've shown potential interest? Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurx 914 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 In two days? jacobcarson877 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0HBDY 1,119 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Minnesota bound! Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
comrade cat 283 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 This looks pretty cool the old waiver system sucked ass tbn Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartan 4,405 Posted November 1, 2022 Author Share Posted November 1, 2022 4 minutes ago, ShawnGlade said: So will the DM get sent to management after the player has chosen to sign there or just once they've shown potential interest? Chosen to sign ShawnGlade 1 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom 1,445 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Alright, @KaleebtheMightyIm’ retiring to test the new waiver system. It’s too great to wait 6 seasons. More seriously, great work @Dil! Elmebeck candidate right here. Dabnad, KaleebtheMighty, Spaz and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 1,925 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Such a great new system. Makes me want to retire and recreate so I can experience it right away. I don't think Kaleeb would mind. Great job guys and trying to make things easier for the newcomers. Spaz, Brandon, Spartan and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaleebtheMighty 1,509 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Dom, Steve, jacobcarson877 and 1 other 4 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
comrade cat 283 Posted November 1, 2022 Share Posted November 1, 2022 Such a great system y'know what @KaleebtheMightygotta retire this is too cool to miss out trying Dabnad, Dom, KaleebtheMighty and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment https://vhlforum.com/topic/129050-new-vhlm-waiver-system/#findComment-957066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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