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[Banackock 8,143]

Props to whoever made this. Things pretty sweet!

 

The Victory Hockey League has begun it's transit period into better and brighter things. As we touched upon in a previous article, the league has hired two new commissioners in @Beketov and @Devise. Though they are new to the blue team, and while I'm sure we can't give them all the credit, they've done an extremely fine job so far and have brought much change throughout the VHL already. In fact, I can't remember in quite a few seasons where we've seen such a good amount of change take place so quickly. In case any of you missed it, though it should be difficult now as they posted  big message at the top, these are the following changes to the VHL so far:

 

1. Blue Team - 100% - Beketov and Devise were hired onto the blue team. Both hardworking, longtime and respected members throughout the board that have always been contributing members. 

 

2. Point Task Changes - 100% - In my eyes, a pretty decent change and it rewards us active guys with a "thank you" for doing what you do. While I do see it dipping activity a little bit, I don't think it would harm too much. A lot of us guys may write big articles to get the monthly point tasks out of the way, but someone like me will still be busy as I write for the magazine and may also do a media spot for the sake of activity from time to time. If you missed the announcement, click --> POINT TASK CHANGES

 

3. Reviewing Changes - 80% - It's a slight change. While the chances of you getting an "auto 6" are still pretty high, the blue team has introduced a new method to grading and reviewing articles. The power is now to the people of the VHL. A way to introduce and improve activity throughout the boards and in the media section, we now have th power to review articles and get paid for it. You can't write some quick little bullshit  - so I advise you to read the article and actually comment on the article with meaning. It's not hard and is a very easy way to gain some TPE. If you missed the announcement, click --> NEW REVIEWING SYSTEM

 

4. Financier and BOG - 100% - This one isn't so much of a change, but is a hiring process for the league. While @Tagger was in the role, he did a pretty good job making sure everything stayed in order and helped GM's and players as much as he could. If you want to keep track of league finances, check out this post somewhere in here: League Financier position OPEN - APPLY (1 TPE a week during season - 2 per week during off-season). Lastly, with two great BOG members stepping down, they're looking for two new members with fresh ideas and the ability to converse among others. If that's you and you wish to bring the VHL to bigger and better with the help of some other notable members, click --> Wanna be a BOG? Click here, hey.

 

1 Point task completed above (520 words) and now... for your feature presentation... As noted above, we've talked of ways we can make the VHL better. I'm either going to retouch on some of these ideas to offer better explanation to the BOG, blue team and league members, or fire away some new ideas. The VHL is a great hobby for myself. Besides other life activities, the girlfriend, the friends, the 2017 Nissan 370z (with a hail dent, FML) and other good stuff, the VHL is something I typically use to relax. It brings me fair enjoyment. Thus, I wish to only ever see it succeed and grow. So here I am, writing another lengthy article on how I think to do so.

 

Ability to earn TPE outside of the Media Spots or Point Task related things

This was something I slightly touched upon in the previous article but was something I wanted to resurface for a little while. I think the league has listened to its members very well over the last little while, so hopefully they do with this too (maybe?). Another thing they've done really well, without an evidence or proof that it will work however, is increase league activity in the media section. An area in my eyes where we need to create some activity is anywhere that doesn't have to do with writing media article, putting in effort, something seeming tedious and having to do work. We come on every week and have set out tasks for ourselves to make players better. We write articles, have jobs, do VHL.com's, Rookie reports and yadadada. All of the activity seems to be in one set area. Something I enjoy about the SHL, though I don't take place, is that the activity is also outside of the league related area. They talk about the Oilers in the Oilers threads - or ANY NHL teams. They talk about baseball, politics, movies and music. Anything and everything. 

 

If we could find a way to improve activity in these areas, I think people would enjoy the site more. It would be a closer bunch. We all discuss shit that isn't league related. I also think that it would create a better viewing for members that just joined. People open reddit are on there for one thing, right? or no? It's to discuss shit, take part in discussions and to be involved in something they're passionate in. I'm not saying reward TPE, but maybe it's a solid option if we do decide to slightly raise the weekly cap. @DeathOnReddit was the member, if not mistaken, who says he didn't really like hockey... BUT still joined the VHL. Why not give him a reason to stay? Hockey isn't his cup of tea - so why not offer what he wants and reward him for it?

 

GM Pay - maybe through tasks which improve activity etc.

While it is a privilege to GM in any of the leagues in the Victory Hockey League, and in addition I have had the honour to do so in both, It would be nice to receive some sort of payment for the handwork that we do. Now, I'm not saying you grant us with weekly TPE, but how about find a way to make us better while at the same time making the league better. I have a couple ideas, so follow along  

 

• The first being that we get a set in stone, 1 TPE a week. The VHLM gets it, right? Or is it 2? I can't remember. But both are important leagues and lately we've found it difficult to keep GM's active. Though some don't see it, VHL is just as important too. People can lose interest on a rebuilding team. I've helped a couple members out with activity or writing and honestly, it's the least I can do. I have the reputation that I've never won anything. Some members, without saying names, may not believe I'ma  good GM, but I try my ass off every single day for the team that I have and will continue to do so until my final days with the Bears. It's absolutely crucial that the league and it's head teams find GM's who are committed strongly to their teams for th along haul, not 1-2 seasons.
• The second being that we introduce "GM Tasks" for ability to earn tpe. Have them write out weekly reports, though this may be too tedious. Why not have the GM's write a End of Season presser sort of thing, or a given topic from the blue team (or give us 2 options to choose from based off our current team and it's performance) and give us a +2 TPE bonus for that final week of the season? 

 

Stocks

Can't remember who it was @Beaviss or @Spade18 maybe, but they had a really great idea for this too. I think it would be a really fun idea and of course, would promote activity. It would either have to do with players, teams or players and teams and be based off the performance of whichever. It would give the players the ability to earn extra money for bigger or newer incentives in the store or throughout the league. Now, to the bullet points.

 

• Every team will start at 1M buy in for the season (whenever this were to be brought into the league). Teams could buy a maximum amount of stocks (say 3M for the first season  - so 3). Then, we would evaluate at a certain point in the season. Or, maybe we can do it once per season and you can only sell and buy at certain points. So example, person 1 buys 3M of Seattle stocks this season while person 2 buys 3M of Davos stocks. Without playoff performance taking into account and only the conslussion of the regular season, Seattle's stocks dropped to $800,000 a stock (a lot, right? Apple is jealous) while Davos grew from 1,000,000 to 1.75 for the season. This is all based off performance. Person 1 spent 3M on Seattle stocks, with a loss of 600k. So they can take out their money at 2.4 (or round it to 2.5) or keep playing in hopes that next season they rebound. Person 2 on the other hand, will see  away out of 2.25 Mill to bring their total to 5.25 they can take out. Maybe, for the sake of it and huge winnings, we charge a 250k tax to anyone who takes out money too. It's realistic and helps with inflation a little bit.  Maybe this money can be put into a lottery OR give to a new member?
• Another option, rather than basing it so heavily off performance, is to also base it off other things. Example, Seattle has a few good young pieces. When they drop to 0.8 Mill stocks and then enter a rebuild, they'll drop to say, 500,000 (0.5M). Though, after acquiring some picks and draftees in the off-season, the future is looking bright. The price rices and hovers around .75M again. This would allow players to buy in for a small time payout based off rosters.
• For realism, we could also base the stocks off performance and roster, BUT also off how people are buying and selling a little too. It would be tedious work for whoever is looking after it, but if tons are buying Stockholm stocks, the price of course will go up every purchase. If people start selling due to performance (which would also cause it to dip), then the price will do the same and dip because of performance AND selling.
• NOTE:  anything above would also be similar if we were to do stocks on players. It would be impossible to do stocks on EVERY player and would have to be regulated for the sake of inflation.

 

Casino or Lottery

Though we already have a lottery, I never understood it. Also bout should be bringing back the lottery in the magazine so this is a good thing to see. I would, however, like to ability to bet on VHL gm's or maybe even some NHL games if possible. Max better 250,000 and make our own odds up for NHL or VHL games. Won't go too hardcore into this, but we'd have set amount of games per week. Maybe one a day but having people max out once a week? Or give the people the ability to bet on VHL games and let them do one a week (monday through Sunday). Seattle Bears - 3.05 VS HC Davos 1.19. Bears win, you all lose.  

 

NOWWWWW.. While writing this.. I thought of TWO ideas.. not sure what you all will think.. but if I keep talking here.. boom.. 2000 words.

 

The first is the least "major" of the 2..

 

World Juniors and IIHF

I know we do it every know and then and can't do it all the time, but we should hold Olympics every 4 seasons, but have an off-season event every season. Have a couple teams, maybe Canadian, USA, Europe and World for world juniors. Don't have Gold or silver etc as there'd always be 3 winners, but have it like the World championship in the VHL but for younger players to keep them active.

• Any player that is in their rookie season or VHL are able to play in the tournament. Some players will have large caps, but it sucks to have McDavid's of the leagues in there. Maybe we can find a way to regulate this too. 
• 8 or 12 game "tournament" followed by a 1x4, 2x3 playoff. Whoever wins, world junior champion.

 

Final idea: JUNIOR LEAGUE

I know, I know. We have a hard time regulating and having 2 leagues run stable, but this may open the door for bigger, better while also having players enjoy their time (also adds realism) and Is a totally, 100% fresh idea. Don't think it's in another league. People bitch about the gaps between players. He has 175, but this guy has 35. Why not get rid of that and alter leagues?

 

• The JUNIORS - Made up of 3 teams, all 3 teams make playoffs so all teams find success and players enjoy the system fully. Playoffs would be 2x3 with the 1st team getting a bye. Each team will draft players which are recreates, new members etc. There will be no such thing as free agents unless we allow 1 inactive per team.
• The JUNIORS - We have the TPE cap sitting at 100 TPE. You're allowed to breach this as the season goes on, but obviously have to be below it prior to the regular season or draft or whatever. 
• THE VHLM - The TPE cap would now raise. The cap would be between 101 TPE and 250 TPE. This allows players to spend more time in the VHL, reap the rewards of achievement tracker while also spending more time with younger players. If your team wants you, of course, they can always call you up. However, this helps 30 TPE not get bombed by 175 TPE players, and allows members not to suck ass in the VHL at 200 TPe against 800 TPE players OR playing low minutes because they're on an amazing team.

 

I'm sure a lot of people would be against the idea, but it allows for more jobs and more people get their foot in the door for VHLM and VHL GMing. It allows for more activity, more variety and differences in the league compared to others. It also closes the gap and makes everything more competitive. 

 

2,475 words. I'll claim October 1st - October 31st (4 Point Tasks) for Mattias Forsberg

October 2nd - 8th AND October 9th to 15th are double weeks.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 5, 2017 by Banackock

[Beaviss 4,958]

Love all the ideas but I'm a big fan of having owners for the big teams and maybe the VHLM that hire the General managers the commissioners would have to approve the changes though.

 

That way a member could own the team and make changes as they see fit aslong as the commissioners allow it.

It would make the commissioners work less which frees up time to do more as a community.

The owners of the team could hire and fire GM's aswell as change the markets or sell the teams on high notes etc. It could add a fun element to the VHL and make salary worth more as you could sell a cup contending team for big bank.

 

this is just a hint at what my next Media is going to be about as I'm going to do a full write up on it. Just want to throw it out there for discussion.

[Banackock 8,143]

28 minutes ago, Beaviss said:

Love all the ideas but I'm a big fan of having owners for the big teams and maybe the VHLM that hire the General managers the commissioners would have to approve the changes though.

 

That way a member could own the team and make changes as they see fit aslong as the commissioners allow it.

It would make the commissioners work less which frees up time to do more as a community.

The owners of the team could hire and fire GM's aswell as change the markets or sell the teams on high notes etc. It could add a fun element to the VHL and make salary worth more as you could sell a cup contending team for big bank.

 

this is just a hint at what my next Media is going to be about as I'm going to do a full write up on it. Just want to throw it out there for discussion.

I was gonna touch on the ownership too, but that sort of plays in hand to earning more money - whether it be through jobs or through alternative ways like stocks, contracts, casino, lottery or stuff like that. Maybe have the option of earning money or TPE through jobs etc.

 

I see some issues with the ownership. Mainly, some people without pointing fingers, acting foolish and stupid and firing just to be little assholes or trolls. However, ownerships of the team is a pretty unique and cool idea. I also really enjoyed the junior idea and changing the caps of each league to help competitiveness etc. Junior could be a little more structured for the younger, newer members. Maybe have some introduction point tasks to have them become familiar with the league and stuff like that. Basic point tasks on league history, or maybe teams. Example, who are the commissioner and GM's of the league - what are the team names and how many season games do they play a season? stuff to help them locate shit while earning TPE.

 

Again, helps with competitiveness too. Not 30 TPE players playing 175 TPE players, so 180 TPE players playing against 300-1000. I understand it's tough to maintain a couple leagues already and have GM's for those teams, but I think an exception could be made to have a junior league consist of 3 teams. 

[Beaviss 4,958]

1 hour ago, Banackock said:

I was gonna touch on the ownership too, but that sort of plays in hand to earning more money - whether it be through jobs or through alternative ways like stocks, contracts, casino, lottery or stuff like that. Maybe have the option of earning money or TPE through jobs etc.

 

I see some issues with the ownership. Mainly, some people without pointing fingers, acting foolish and stupid and firing just to be little assholes or trolls. However, ownerships of the team is a pretty unique and cool idea. I also really enjoyed the junior idea and changing the caps of each league to help competitiveness etc. Junior could be a little more structured for the younger, newer members. Maybe have some introduction point tasks to have them become familiar with the league and stuff like that. Basic point tasks on league history, or maybe teams. Example, who are the commissioner and GM's of the league - what are the team names and how many season games do they play a season? stuff to help them locate shit while earning TPE.

 

Again, helps with competitiveness too. Not 30 TPE players playing 175 TPE players, so 180 TPE players playing against 300-1000. I understand it's tough to maintain a couple leagues already and have GM's for those teams, but I think an exception could be made to have a junior league consist of 3 teams. 

 

I don't think we need junior we just need weekly TPE sim updates in the league we are having maybe one a month now

[Banackock 8,143]

1 minute ago, Beaviss said:

 

I don't think we need junior we just need weekly TPE sim updates in the league we are having maybe one a month now

Oh come on now. Juniors would be sweet. A lot of people chances are leave too because they're getting their asses kicked or aren't performing good. My player sucks but I've put work into him. Sure, maybe not a huge % of people, but why let those guys go too? Why not try and keep all the guys we possibly can? 

 

We lose probably 95% of new members. Rough estimate number, but likely a good one. Why not drop that as far down as we can? 50% even wouldn't be bad! Unlikely, but not bad. Of course, we want to keep every member but an achievable goal is the place to start!

[Beaviss 4,958]

41 minutes ago, Banackock said:

Oh come on now. Juniors would be sweet. A lot of people chances are leave too because they're getting their asses kicked or aren't performing good. My player sucks but I've put work into him. Sure, maybe not a huge % of people, but why let those guys go too? Why not try and keep all the guys we possibly can? 

 

We lose probably 95% of new members. Rough estimate number, but likely a good one. Why not drop that as far down as we can? 50% even wouldn't be bad! Unlikely, but not bad. Of course, we want to keep every member but an achievable goal is the place to start!

 

From my experience people understand they will be bad at the begggining most people leave early beacuse there is never any updates... at least that's 3 people that have left that I know of none beacuse there stats are bad.

[Banackock 8,143]

29 minutes ago, Beaviss said:

 

From my experience people understand they will be bad at the begggining most people leave early beacuse there is never any updates... at least that's 3 people that have left that I know of none beacuse there stats are bad.

It's a different thing no one has tried that I know of. VHL is looking for "different"  

[Beketov 9,103]

I think I may have made that banner back in the day? It looks like my old style. Who knows though.

 

I would also like to clarify that the odds of getting a 6 in the new review system have not changed as you imply they have, "While the chances of you getting an "auto 6" are still pretty high." Everything is still deemed 6/6 unless @DollarAndADream decides they shouldn't be worth that. The system isn't changing from how it is now in that regard. All that is changing is that instead of hiring PT staff everyone will be able to review topics.

[TheLastOlympian07 2,388]

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Some interesting idea. I don't think we should have owners unless we do something cool like bring back old members to be the owners, maybe have them sign on once in a while see how their team is doing and they can just leave again until they come back and get another report. It would be kinda to have that happen. maybe even get them to get TPE for being a owner. just small like 1 TPE. see if that gets them to come back again.

 

my shortlist of owners:

Sterling

Knight

Victor

 

would be the first three maybe they can own multiple teams IDK, but these are the big three who could be owners because of their huge contributions in early times. I can't think of many more people right now off the top off my head who have made players who were decent recently. because we have had brooks and scotty come back but those were pretty sad attempts at the glory days.