Posted by topdogggbm on 11/28/2017 3:58:00 PM (view original):
Too add to this also, i think it says somewhere in the rules that on the last cycle of RS2, all scholarship offers are unlocked. Is that correct? And if so, what does that accomplish? Cuz you have to get to high or very high to sign a player. So it's not like i can wait for the last cycle, offer a scholarship, and a guy signs that easy

No. On the last DAY, all players projected to be in your division have their scholarships unlocked. By the end of that day, they will sign with a team that was Very High or High, as usual. If no teams are at VH or H, they may sign with a team that is Moderate. If no teams are at Moderate, they may sign with a team that is Low. So if you want to sign a player or players, send some schollies and it will generally work. Not all-stars, but not walk-ons, either. I say "if you want to sign a player or players" because some coaches prefer to take a walk-on so they get an extra opening the following season.

Understanding how this works makes it obvious that you cannot simply focus on the minimum number of recruits, but rather have to spread your efforts around somewhat judiciously.

Posted by kcsundevil on 11/28/2017 5:55:00 PM (view original):

Posted by shoe3 on 11/28/2017 4:00:00 PM (view original):
How you deal with RS2, whether coming in as a new coach, or dealing with EEs, or whatever, is all about expectations. You’re not going to get All-American prospects starting from scratch in RS2. You’re just not. And it’s unreasonable to expect that, IMO. I think it would make the game better to program late recruits to sign in the last 7 or 8 cycles, rather than the last 10, but realistically you’re still going to have to manage expectations if you’re switching jobs. Switching jobs, like everything in this game, is a choice, and the choice has consequences. It’s hard to hit the ground running in 3.0. And the game developers need to balance the game experience for players who have chosen to change jobs with that of players who have been recruiting those guys all year.

You can find some usable guys, but they’re generally going to be replacement level, not all conference level (usually). Using the big scouting budget you have on scouring for some overlooked, marginal INTL players and jucos are good choices, especially late signees that might only have some high level D3 teams on them (sorry D3 coaches). But you never want a lot of those kinds of guys clogging up your roster, so I generally recommend only looking at filling 2 or 3, unless you have something stupid like 10 scholarships to fill that first season.

You're factually correct. But if you're trying to convince someone to play a game, and they find the core component of it less than fun, I'm not sure "adjust your expectations" is the most inspiring response. It doesn't work as a hall pass for the slog of RS2.

It actually is awesome advice. I use it all the time in my life.

My girlfriend is always complaining about how I don't text her and let her know that I'm not coming home when I go out drinking. I say "baby, just adjust your expectations and you'll be much happier".

Like HD users, she could say "Screw this" and walk away. Or she could wait up and, when you walk in the door reeking of booze and cheap whores, whine about how she wishes you were different.

I’m sure his girlfriend wishes there was an easy mode Benis. The good news is I’m sure Elon Musk is working on something like that for her.

I'm sure his girlfriend regrets her life choices. Elon Musk might not be able to help her.

Posted by MikeT23 on 11/29/2017 12:14:00 PM (view original):
Like HD users, she could say "Screw this" and walk away. Or she could wait up and, when you walk in the door reeking of booze and cheap whores, whine about how she wishes you were different.

That'd be preferable. I won't remember any of the whining.

Unlike HD, that whining would not be in permanent ink on the internet.

Thank god.