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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#141 » by GeorgeMarcus » Tue Jul 1, 2025 6:52 pm

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My wording was such that the All-NBA restriction was only for chosen seasons, rather than players who never made All NBA in their career. This was a big point of confusion and contention so we restarted with the normal All-NBA restrictions

Perhaps this is why I'm usually just a player and not the host :oops:

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It’s up to drafters to know the rules as written. The draft should have just continued. Not your fault.

Part of the problem was that the draft thread had the rule worded differently from the OP in the discussion thread. The fact that the restriction applied only to the chosen season wasn't in the draft thread.


I thought it was in the draft thread but not the discussion? Doesn't matter either way, I'm glad we were able to resolve before going deeper in the draft
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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#142 » by Snakebites » Tue Jul 1, 2025 6:53 pm

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People threatened to quit, guess they have soft skin!


I say this not to bash anyone- I may have made the mistake too given how these restrictions are normally structured, but I think it’s healthy to have more than the same one or two people run these and that variations in the rules should be seen as okay too.

I think it’s not particularly healthy for this community for a drafter to feel they “messed up” just because the rules weren’t what people are used to. There should be multiple people wanting to run these with their own ideas and this sort of thing makes that less likely.

Just 2 cents from one guy not playing in this.


I appreciate your outlook Snake- my intention was to throw a curveball in our usual player valuations but I probably should have made that more clear. I'm just glad we were able to retain the original drafters (assuming db is still game)

If he’s not and you don’t want to be down a drafter I’ll take his place to keep it smooth. Hate to see something like this happen.

I do see Fade’s point but think varying the rules in these to keep people on their toes is healthy.
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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#143 » by ReggiesKnicks » Tue Jul 1, 2025 6:53 pm

I'm just glad 8-9 dudes (I am making an assumption here, correct if I am wrong) can candidly agree to something in a timely manner on the internet, no hard feelings are had, and we all move on.

I may have to spend more time here.
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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#144 » by ReggiesKnicks » Tue Jul 1, 2025 6:54 pm

At least GeorgeMarcus can't steal Dirk from me!
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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#145 » by GeorgeMarcus » Tue Jul 1, 2025 6:56 pm

Snakebites wrote:
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I say this not to bash anyone- I may have made the mistake too given how these restrictions are normally structured, but I think it’s healthy to have more than the same one or two people run these and that variations in the rules should be seen as okay too.

I think it’s not particularly healthy for this community for a drafter to feel they “messed up” just because the rules weren’t what people are used to. There should be multiple people wanting to run these with their own ideas and this sort of thing makes that less likely.

Just 2 cents from one guy not playing in this.


I appreciate your outlook Snake- my intention was to throw a curveball in our usual player valuations but I probably should have made that more clear. I'm just glad we were able to retain the original drafters (assuming db is still game)

If he’s not and you don’t want to be down a drafter I’ll take his place to keep it smooth. Hate to see something like this happen.

I do see Fade’s point but think varying the rules in these to keep people on their toes is healthy.


db made his pick but thank you for offering, I hope we can entice you to return in the near future
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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#146 » by Fadeaway_J » Tue Jul 1, 2025 6:58 pm

Snakebites wrote:
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I say this not to bash anyone- I may have made the mistake too given how these restrictions are normally structured, but I think it’s healthy to have more than the same one or two people run these and that variations in the rules should be seen as okay too.

I think it’s not particularly healthy for this community for a drafter to feel they “messed up” just because the rules weren’t what people are used to. There should be multiple people wanting to run these with their own ideas and this sort of thing makes that less likely.

Just 2 cents from one guy not playing in this.


I appreciate your outlook Snake- my intention was to throw a curveball in our usual player valuations but I probably should have made that more clear. I'm just glad we were able to retain the original drafters (assuming db is still game)

If he’s not and you don’t want to be down a drafter I’ll take his place to keep it smooth. Hate to see something like this happen.

I do see Fade’s point but think varying the rules in these to keep people on their toes is healthy.

I don't mind the variation and was actually preparing to continue under the new rules, but the confusion between the two threads was an additional wrinkle.

In any case, durantbird has already repicked.
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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#147 » by Snakebites » Tue Jul 1, 2025 7:04 pm

GeorgeMarcus wrote:
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I appreciate your outlook Snake- my intention was to throw a curveball in our usual player valuations but I probably should have made that more clear. I'm just glad we were able to retain the original drafters (assuming db is still game)

If he’s not and you don’t want to be down a drafter I’ll take his place to keep it smooth. Hate to see something like this happen.

I do see Fade’s point but think varying the rules in these to keep people on their toes is healthy.


db made his pick but thank you for offering, I hope we can entice you to return in the near future

It’s a hiatus. I’ll be back- they usually last 2-3 games before I get the itch again.
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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#148 » by durantbird » Tue Jul 1, 2025 7:42 pm

If someone wants to take my place, I'd love that actually. Don't really to energy for this start-over honestly
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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#149 » by Larry_Russell » Tue Jul 1, 2025 7:51 pm

ReggiesKnicks wrote:I'm just glad 8-9 dudes (I am making an assumption here, correct if I am wrong) can candidly agree to something in a timely manner on the internet, no hard feelings are had, and we all move on.

I may have to spend more time here.



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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#150 » by Larry_Russell » Tue Jul 1, 2025 7:52 pm

Clarifixation please...


I have now selected am american who won am all nba.

Now I cannot do so, ragardless of season chosen correct?
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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#151 » by durantbird » Tue Jul 1, 2025 8:13 pm

durantbird wrote:If someone wants to take my place, I'd love that actually. Don't really to energy for this start-over honestly

Dr P has my options, unless someone takes over
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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#152 » by hoopsfan777 » Tue Jul 1, 2025 9:24 pm

Dr Positivity wrote:
GeorgeMarcus wrote:I'm just gonna make the executive decision that we start over but before we do I'd like some clarity on why the existing rule is so problematic


My main issue was KG Kawhi dropped into the middle of 2nd round when they’re like the two best picks

Also I’m not a fan of the rule anyway as I think there would be a falloff in MVP talents with a prime non All NBA season somewhere


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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#153 » by Laimbeer » Tue Jul 1, 2025 10:59 pm

Got back to where we were pretty quick. Getting Jordan and Embiid and the first pick in the third round is nice.

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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#154 » by hoopsfan777 » Tue Jul 1, 2025 11:03 pm

Larry_Russell wrote:Clarifixation please...


I have now selected am american who won am all nba.

Now I cannot do so, ragardless of season chosen correct?


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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#155 » by Larry_Russell » Tue Jul 1, 2025 11:03 pm

Laimbeer wrote:Got back to where we were pretty quick. Getting Jordan and Embiid and the first pick in the third round is nice.

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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#156 » by Larry_Russell » Tue Jul 1, 2025 11:04 pm

hoopsfan777 wrote:
Larry_Russell wrote:Clarifixation please...


I have now selected am american who won am all nba.

Now I cannot do so, ragardless of season chosen correct?


Repick



Didnt notice him in there.

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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#157 » by Larry_Russell » Tue Jul 1, 2025 11:36 pm

I actually like the Porter/Jordam/embiid trio
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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#158 » by lilroddyb » Tue Jul 1, 2025 11:50 pm

Larry_Russell wrote:I actually like the Porter/Jordam/embiid trio


yea it's really good

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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#159 » by Fadeaway_J » Wed Jul 2, 2025 12:32 am

I was kinda worried the top picks would clean up in this one. Usually happens in international themed drafts.
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Re: Continental Chaos Discussion 

Post#160 » by GeorgeMarcus » Wed Jul 2, 2025 12:40 am

Fadeaway_J wrote:I was kinda worried the top picks would clean up in this one. Usually happens in international themed drafts.


Not gonna lie I would have preferred any other position over mine, but I'm happy-ish with what I have
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