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Thanks for all the tips!
 
To upload your own is a nice idea but can’t see this to be an option because we could face the same problem as now.
 
We are not licensed to use it!
 
We are in contact with different providers like shutterstock and such but terms of license are a big problem in the way we use em. :/
 
Keep suggestions coming!

On another manager game I play adding custom logos is nice, but you get some very low quality uploads by some people that really takes away from the aesthetics of the game (consider a logo on a jersey with a white rectangular background on it).
 
I'm curious where the logos were licensed from. I saw some from this game on Shutterstock and if you buy a license to the images on Shutterstock they are yours to use for life (as confirmed by email by Shutterstock staff). It'd be a pricey alternative, but it'd be a one-time expense.

Yeah, if it's a free for all, people will definitely choose to upload questionable images. I'm sure someone will use a Nazi symbol or a Pepe frog for shock value.

I was going to make the "upload your own logo" suggestion a while ago, but then realized that would be going down a risky path.  I still think it's a good idea.  Personally, there is literally nothing in the world that would offend me, but am also sensitive to the fact that others could be uncomfortable over various images.  We would need a way to monitor it and keep the site family friendly and/or safe for work use... if that's even possible.

I thought I would post this just to give a thought.
 
How hard would it be to allow us to upload our own, or to just have a default.  I used to play a soccer game that just had a generic badge until the person uploaded a simple bmp, png, etc etc.
 
Could be small as you like for space as storage might be an issue.  Could be a simple solution if this is going to be a continual issue.  
 
Just thoughts...

I don’t even really want an overall. I want a ranking and the stats they have for the league they are in and that is it.
 
My idea is based on time scouted. You could have a quick scout which takes 1 day and get a general feel for him. Maybe they will say his skating, puck handling and shooting would be exceptional for your league but he will always be lacking in defense. Then when you look at him you would see random ranges for each ability that would be -/+ 15 or even just the words as well as a potential generalization like rising star, promising etc.
 
Normal scout would take 2 days and give you attributes within a closer range like -/+ 10. If would give you a more accurate reading of his potential and maybe point some things out like he seemed to always find a open player or he excelled at the physical side of the game giving you better ideas of potential roles.
 
Final one is a deep scout. I still like margin for error so plus or minus 5 for attributes and includes an interview that would indicate mental abilities. Or heck maybe the interview stage could be something on a certain day in the off season where you select so many players you want to interview.
 
Of course if you deep scout everyone you won’t get as many reports and might miss someone but will have a good idea if he is a star. If you do smaller scouts you will have more data but less accurate. Adds more decisions in the game and makes the draft more lively. N
 
Now I have no idea what it would take to happen... but think it is something I would like to see.

Yes I did! And I'm top 5 in the IHL already. Thank you so much, everyone with their advice on this post. You helped me find my own strategy and realize Ovechkin shouldn't be on the PK lol.

YES, YES, YES!!!! 

Personally I think there should be a generalized overall. Then we need scouts in the game and the more time they scout certain players the more info you get. On my phone so not going to go full detail.... but think that would be a hell of a lot of fun

There are actually a lot of people who put the time and aggravation into deep scouting.  I do think having a little bit of work is what makes you earn your keep a little, so am on the fence whether I am a fan of it or not.  Just like scouting in free agents, you have to go look at each player in detail and if you are willing to do the work you have an advantage.  
 
Saying this the I can see where your idea has merit, not sure which side of the fence I am on with it though is all.

There are actually a lot of people who put the time and aggravation into deep scouting.  I do think having a little bit of work is what makes you earn your keep a little, so am on the fence whether I am a fan of it or not.  Just like scouting in free agents, you have to go look at each player in detail and if you are willing to do the work you have an advantage.  
 
Saying this the I can see where your idea has merit, not sure which side of the fence I am on with it though is all.

CPU teams can offer contracts to prospects. You still hold the rights until 21. You can offer a contract to your prospect that is signed with a cpu team at any time, and he'll join your team at the start of the next season.
 
Human managers can't offer contracts to prospects they don't have rights to.
 
Edit: It appears that gators type faster than cats.

No, he will play for them for this season, then be returned to you and you will have an opportunity to sign them this offseason. This is a good thing actually because then he will get ice time and develop faster. His rights are still yours.

I've never personally heard of an inner sanctum of GPHM masons that have access to secret constructs outside of those building the game. Am I missing something?

ooo cool, an "inner circle"
 
i wonder what the handshake would be like
 
imagine the benefit plan *bets it covers corrective eyewear*

What's up guys! From NC here. Excited to be a part of this!

I have been trying to exactly figure that out since I started.  

oh come on! weak winning instinct again??? can anybody help me because I'm ready to tear out all my hair

Thanks for the report guys!
 
This I noted!

I don't know if this topic has been brought up or discussed before, but the logic behind affiliate games faceoffs might need to be reconsidered? I think centers would need to have higher priority than they do now. It looks like they have some priority, but even 1 or 2 point higher overall wingers and even defenders do seem to take more faceoffs than for example second highest center with even highest faceoff skill.
 
Examples from last season from my Dangles AAHL team:
Winger French, higher overall than Clear, faceoff skill 40: 363 faceoffs in 57 games.
Defender Blackmore, higher overall than Clear, faceoff skill 40: 86 faceoffs in 61 games.
Center Clear, lower overall, still slightly more icetime than French, faceoff skill 76: 61 faceoffs in 62 games.
 
So, winger taking over 6 faceoffs per game without skill, center not taking even 1 with skill, and even defender taking more. Centers seem to develop some faceoff skill even without taking or taking very little faceoffs, but isn't it so that the amount of faceoffs taken is a big factor considering how well they develop in that skill? And winger faceoffs seem to be a waste considering development: French has taken over 700 affiliate game faceoffs and his faceoff skill is still flatline 40.
 
Thoughts?

11 games in and the SHL is neck and neck. The point separation and even goal differential similarities are striking. It will be interesting to see what this looks like at round 30.

Oh man.... don't know if I am going to have enough to survive this GHL campaign. Hope you guys all take it easy on the noobie:)

Welcome ntn29!  It's such a gratifying feeling to go from the LIHL to the GHL!

Hi all I'm the Wildwood manager in the GHL climbed the ranks from LIHL. Been lots of fun so far, slowly building the team so I don't feel the heat of relegation each year.

I only picked up 1 FA, but I bid up a couple others since everyone has too much cap space. Maybe I have watched Storage Wars too much! "Yep!"