Getting The Feel of The League...Again

[Ozzy Batty 275]

Sim leagues are a great way to take your gaming experience to a new level. There is the community that you become a part of; the teams that you join; and the legacy you create, both on and off the ice. The leagues can suck you in and before you know it the aspects of the league become more of a focus that real life. So at that point, the challenge becomes how to maintain a balance? How to embrace the league and still do what needs to be done in real life? Sometimes, the league can even consume more of your time than real-life tasks can. For some, these are a great escape from the reality of life, for others, it is a chance to achieve the glory that was not possible during their real-life sports experiences, but at the end of the day, it is an online experience that becomes a part of who we are.

 

What happens when you have to leave though? We all know that real life is more important, but at the same time, an abrupt departure can cause ripples throughout the sim league. What happens if you are the main player on the team? Or a manager/owner who is control of the careers and experiences of others? How does it change their experience? Does the departure cause hard feelings? Is there resentment because of how the abrupt departure derailed their experience? 

 

The obvious answer is no, everyone understands that real life comes first. But at the same time, it is understandable when their is hesitation when the player returns. It makes sense that the league and team management is unsure. But the fact the player is welcomed back, no matter how long it has been since they left, shows the true nature of the league.

 

It answers that question, how leagues and players feel when life actually does come first and we understand the role of sim leagues in our lives....and that is pretty damn awesome.

 

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