What Is Important To You?

scotto313 · 01-24-2005, 11:48 PM

I know what I look for in an online league, but I was wondering what most people are looking for in a league. What would your perfect league be like?

kq76 · 01-25-2005, 01:25 AM

You've probably seen some of these before, but for those that haven't: What do you look for in joining a league?
What is the popular opinion on these issues?
What do you look for when joining a league?

Past the usual (type of players, commish reputation, and familiar members), I think the one thing that might be changing over time and with more leagues is that people are looking a bit more at what extras a league offers.

Jeremy Weimer · 01-25-2005, 01:29 AM

Woohoo, my thread is one of the ones listed.

Skywalker76 · 01-25-2005, 09:33 AM

The first thing I look at when I want to join a league is the sim schedule. I prefer rather fast sim schedules as I don't want to be stuck with 2 years reality of my team losing. I love leagues with their own history.
Next I take a look at is the front page of the league. I don't need any extras but the page can tell a lot about the league.
Then I look at the forum to see if there is any activity. I need to have the impression that there is some trade activity.
Last but not least I take a look at the available team(s) and try to get the commish on AIM to talk to him.

I hope that helped

Skywalker76

Joshv02 · 01-25-2005, 09:52 AM

I'm only in one.

I looked for a mature commish who wanted mature owners. Personally, I don't think I could have picked a better commish (and he has kept together a great set of owners).

exoverge · 01-25-2005, 10:58 AM

While I'm not looking for a league... Some of the things I would seek if I were...

1) Active message board. Alot of chat about the league and real life events.
2) Active owners. Are the owners exporting? If a good percentage of the league doesn't export on a regular basis... Odds are that the league will eventually fail.
3) Commissioner. How much time has the commish put into the rules, site and other aspects of the league. If he invested a nice amount of his time into the league, odds are he won't let it slip away that quick.
4) Unique value added feature(s). What seperates you from all the rest of the leagues?

Well... Those are the top things I would look for in a league.

RBLwebguy · 01-25-2005, 03:18 PM

Wonder what would be the top 10-20 leagues out there as considered by peers????

RBLwebguy · 01-25-2005, 03:46 PM

Too bad there wasn't a directory of all leagues with some sort of review/stars system

rem · 01-25-2005, 04:35 PM

^^^^

Been tried/been done...

Raderick · 01-25-2005, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBLwebguy

Too bad there wasn't a directory of all leagues with some sort of review/stars system

It was done a few years ago, but because of the negative feedback that it gained, it was shut down.

canadiancreed · 01-25-2005, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raderick

It was done a few years ago, but because of the negative feedback that it gained, it was shut down.

negative feedback? who the heck woudl complain about that?!

as for me, I just look for ones that are active, good GM's/commishs, decent sim scedhuele, and no finianicals

rdklein · 01-25-2005, 06:03 PM

Leagues that send you free bottles of booze.

There are no leagues that do this, but dammit, there needs to be.

Raderick · 01-25-2005, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canadiancreed

negative feedback? who the heck woudl complain about that?!

as for me, I just look for ones that are active, good GM's/commishs, decent sim scedhuele, and no finianicals

Some league's commissioners complained about some of the negative reviews that the webmaster gave the leagues.

Raderick · 01-25-2005, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdklein

Leagues that send you free bottles of booze.

There are no leagues that do this, but dammit, there needs to be.

d00d, there were a lot of Jim Bean and Scotch going around when the WCBL opened shop.

Jeremy Weimer · 01-25-2005, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdklein

Leagues that send you free bottles of booze.

There are no leagues that do this, but dammit, there needs to be.

I totally agree.

01-24-2005, 11:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
scotto313 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 7 Thanked 5x in 4 posts	What Is Important To You? I know what I look for in an online league, but I was wondering what most people are looking for in a league. What would your perfect league be like? Last edited by scotto313; 01-24-2005 at 11:49 PM.

01-25-2005, 01:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
kq76 Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 7,623 Thanks: 281 Thanked 332x in 190 posts	You've probably seen some of these before, but for those that haven't: What do you look for in joining a league? What is the popular opinion on these issues? What do you look for when joining a league? Past the usual (type of players, commish reputation, and familiar members), I think the one thing that might be changing over time and with more leagues is that people are looking a bit more at what extras a league offers. __________________ Useful Links: Manuals \| Downloads \| Newsletters \| Knowledge Base \| New Tech Support \| Updated Forum Rules Interactive Online League Directory - find or advertise a league today! Canadian Baseball League - uses OOTP11, running steadily since April 2002

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exoverge Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 38 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	While I'm not looking for a league... Some of the things I would seek if I were... 1) Active message board. Alot of chat about the league and real life events. 2) Active owners. Are the owners exporting? If a good percentage of the league doesn't export on a regular basis... Odds are that the league will eventually fail. 3) Commissioner. How much time has the commish put into the rules, site and other aspects of the league. If he invested a nice amount of his time into the league, odds are he won't let it slip away that quick. 4) Unique value added feature(s). What seperates you from all the rest of the leagues? Well... Those are the top things I would look for in a league. __________________ NGBL - (Webmaster & Co-Commish)

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rem Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: College Park, Md. Posts: 4,998 Thanks: 7 Thanked 7x in 5 posts	^^^^ Been tried/been done... __________________ Born To Play: Commissioner, Baltimore Orioles GM MLB 93: Baltimore Orioles OTBA: Washington Filibusters 2005 Winner of LL's Pick the Loser Contest! - 15-0

01-25-2005, 01:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jeremy Weimer Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mounds View, MN Posts: 3,376 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4x in 2 posts	Woohoo, my thread is one of the ones listed.

01-25-2005, 09:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
Skywalker76 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 819 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	The first thing I look at when I want to join a league is the sim schedule. I prefer rather fast sim schedules as I don't want to be stuck with 2 years reality of my team losing. I love leagues with their own history. Next I take a look at is the front page of the league. I don't need any extras but the page can tell a lot about the league. Then I look at the forum to see if there is any activity. I need to have the impression that there is some trade activity. Last but not least I take a look at the available team(s) and try to get the commish on AIM to talk to him. I hope that helped Skywalker76

01-25-2005, 03:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
RBLwebguy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 4,283 Thanks: 35 Thanked 64x in 37 posts	Wonder what would be the top 10-20 leagues out there as considered by peers????

01-25-2005, 03:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
RBLwebguy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 4,283 Thanks: 35 Thanked 64x in 37 posts	Too bad there wasn't a directory of all leagues with some sort of review/stars system

01-25-2005, 06:03 PM	#12 (permalink)
rdklein All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The other side. Posts: 760 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Leagues that send you free bottles of booze. There are no leagues that do this, but dammit, there needs to be.

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