I think that's the bottom line - there wasn't a shedload of posts from the managers and it was compounded by the odd situation that few of the draft regulars seemed to be around (as shown by the penalty carry on). Let's reserve judgement until later in the tournament.
Next Draft - Ideas and Discussions
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik @Rood and Imran @Annihilate Now! start with the good news by celebrating Manchester United Women's emphatic FA Cup win over Spurs at Wembley and the future of manager Marc Skinner.
Then it's the bad news and the ever worsening form of our Men with losses to Arsenal and Palace.
Finally the main debate - ETH Out now or keep him until the end of the season - if not longer. Are you Team Nik or Team Imran?
Same story with me. Don't have the time to research so many teams and players even if I happily read through the match threads and the discussion I can't justify voting. I will try and provide some discussion and insight on the players I feel comfortable with but even then I don't see myself capable of voting.
If I have enough time some day I will do it though, and maybe the next rounds will be easier to participate in.
Managers submit their choice of player every turn, and successful only if others don't pick the same player. If failed after 3 attempts, managers will be assigned a relatively mediocre player by the mod as penalty
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/the-second-redcafe-sheep-draft.399759/
Aldo had one prior to that too.
Edit: this was my favourite part of the draft for me
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/the-second-redcafe-sheep-draft.399759/page-40#post-16963260
Mainly because it included this
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/the-second-redcafe-sheep-draft.399759/page-45#post-16967313
And this
https://www.redcafe.net/threads/the-second-redcafe-sheep-draft.399759/page-47#post-16967463
Which is a fairly simple gif....but to this day I can't help but laugh when I see it, just from knowing all what was going on behind the scenes.
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someone suggested before and i think it would be fun, you guys played manager draft which is pretty similar but in this case you would pick your "captain" first and then you pick only players that played with him during his career. Its pretty easy so we can play it like a sheep draft or just add different criterias.
Interested in a Sheep draft anyone?
Yes, that would be fun. Are you going to go for a particular overall theme, or is this going to be like the previous sheep draft?
Haven't decided. I'd rather play in one, but if I'm running it'd be more devious than the rest.
Feel like the time is right to come back.
Old one done yet? Who won?
Would definitely be up for a sheep draft or another auction draft (with restrictions). What you thinking?
Sheep, auction drat is tedious as hell.
I think the semifinals are played this week, so no, not done yet. Might take one more week until it's finished.
Ahh okie, this is almost taking as long as the annah one or maybe it just feels that way on the sidelines.
Will take part in the next one as long as its a relatively modern one.
We definitely need more players that the average member has heard of for the next draft
Was going to suggest sheep draft meself.
at this point im up for anything really, i need a fix.....the current draft is running for ages now
I always read the thread title as 'Next daft idea'.
Maybe something like a 2015-16 draft just to get the interest back in? Not a lot of games have been played but that would mean plenty of new faces who have started the season strongly. I won't play myself just tossing out ideas.
Thought of it but i'd prefer a 15/16 draft for end of season. Don't think there is a lack of interest, rather a hunger from those who didn't participate in the last one. To attract interest from newbies we should play all-time or current players. A sheep draft would certainly "revive" (lel) the fun.
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Any volunteers to run the sheep draft, then?
Possibly, depends on what the scope of it is.
I suggest either all-time or born after 60/70. Just make it hard as hell to maximize number of sheep and throw in a few curveballs here and there
Sheep draft is best if all-time. Decades can always be a criteria to ensure diversity.I suggest either all-time or born after 60/70. Just make it hard as hell to maximize number of sheep and throw in a few curveballs here and there
I can run it, but would need a helper (someone in non US time-zone preferably). Though I'd prefer to play more than run
Ye, all-time sounds good. @Gio might run it so you can play, EAP.Sheep draft is best if all-time. Decades can always be a criteria to ensure diversity.
I can run it, but would need a helper (someone in non US time-zone preferably). Though I'd prefer to play more than run
i would rather play with players born after certain year as that way the pool is smaller and that means the drafting will be more interesting and the chance for the sheep will be bigger.
If you guys dont want to play from 60/70s lets at least start from the 50s so the 40s get a rest as the current draft is from that era.
If you guys dont want to play from 60/70s lets at least start from the 50s so the 40s get a rest as the current draft is from that era.
Count me in if it's all-time - and brutal.
Didn't get to play the current one properly, too busy with all manner of pesky RL chores (as they say).
The more curve balls and the like, the better.
PS Playing, I mean - not running.
Didn't get to play the current one properly, too busy with all manner of pesky RL chores (as they say).
The more curve balls and the like, the better.
PS Playing, I mean - not running.
I will be happy to be part of orgainising committee
It ceases to be fun after 2 sheep's. And most will end up with one even in all time. Should be sufficient..
Bloody hell, wanted to take a break but there is no way I'm going to miss a sheep draft, so book me a place. Hopefully a draft like Skizzo's with plenty of curveballs like Chester stated. We need more meltdowns
Depends how it's organized.
One way to go is to have a maximum of actual sheep (I mean useless players who are only good for a laugh) per team: 12 players per manager, when you have 2 sheer clowns, you're maxed out - and from there on in the draft maestro (or the sheep committee) will give you semi-sheep in the shape of run-of-the-mill but actually useful players.
That's a pretty good safeguard against rendering any team utterly broken.
Gio was last seen: Viewing thread The First Redcafe Sheep Draft, 7 minutes ago.
Has planning started?
Sign up list for sheep draft:
1. The Stain
2. Joga Bonito
3. Chesterlestreet
4. Sjor Bepo
5. green_smiley
6. EAP
Copy list and add your name. Hurry up, i reckon list will be full in no time..
Has planning started?
Sign up list for sheep draft:
1. The Stain
2. Joga Bonito
3. Chesterlestreet
4. Sjor Bepo
5. green_smiley
6. EAP
Copy list and add your name. Hurry up, i reckon list will be full in no time..
^ @MJJ
Noob question... What is a sheep draft? Could someone please guide me to a draft FAQ, or rules breakdown of some sort? Thanks!
Lots of fun: https://www.redcafe.net/threads/the-second-redcafe-sheep-draft.399759/Noob question... What is a sheep draft? Could someone please guide me to a draft FAQ, or rules breakdown of some sort? Thanks!
Cheers mate!
I'll just add people whom reported interest earlier in the thread so they don't miss out.
Sign up list for sheep draft:
1. The Stain
2. Joga Bonito
3. Chesterlestreet
4. Sjor Bepo
5. green_smiley
6. EAP
7. MJJ - needs confirmation
8. Marty1968 - needs confirmation
9. Stobzilla - needs confirmation
10. Skizzo - needs confirmation
11. mazhar13 - needs confirmation
12. Physiocrat - needs confirmation
Sign up list for sheep draft:
1. The Stain
2. Joga Bonito
3. Chesterlestreet
4. Sjor Bepo
5. green_smiley
6. EAP
7. MJJ - needs confirmation
8. Marty1968 - needs confirmation
9. Stobzilla - needs confirmation
10. Skizzo - needs confirmation
11. mazhar13 - needs confirmation
12. Physiocrat - needs confirmation