Sorry if you get this question all the time but I've had a difficult time navigating the forum. I'm doing my first hoops dynasty and I've reached level 4 scouting on a number of players.

My question is, what do I do next to pursue some of these players? Can I give attention points? If so, I haven't figured out where to do that. I see that 2 players that I've scouted all the way through are already considering schools. Am I missing something?

Welcome! I see you're in knight, which is still in the preseason. Recruiting doesn't start until after approximately the 16th game. You can get the exact date from the world schedule. So at this point you can't contact recruits until then. Some may be considering schools if they were recruited last season (so they are probably sophomores) and didn't go to the school. This can happen if the school recruited them but ran out of scholarships or if they were ineligible and went juco, which you don't have to worry about happening since you're at d3. Those schools have some credit from last year, which is why recruits are considering them. Keep posting questions as they come up and good luck!

Thanks for the feedback piman314. How much of my budget would you recommend I save? I've used all three options for scouting but feel like I may have spent too much? The recruiting guide says it may not be a bad idea to carry over some money.

Posted by tiweav01 on 3/25/2020 7:44:00 AM (view original):
Thanks for the feedback piman314. How much of my budget would you recommend I save? I've used all three options for scouting but feel like I may have spent too much? The recruiting guide says it may not be a bad idea to carry over some money.

There is some stuff out there that is out of date. There is no carry over money in HD. I'll sitemail you some stuff.

Thanks!

See thread link below; very adaptable to lower levels (and has been added/updated for lower levels)

https://www.whatifsports.com/forums/Posts.aspx?topicID=509170

At D2 and D3 I recommend holding back cash until close to the end or last cycle of cycle one except on D2 players for D2 teams. No use spending it on a D1 guy a D1 school may swipe from you before you have a chance to sign him.

So I know there are people out there who enjoy recruiting as it it. For me, it's been what causes me to keep dropping HD, I just get frustrated with it. I dont enjoy the "random" recruit decisions. I've debated coming back but trying DII as opposed to DI. I'm curious, from your perspective, is DII less, more or about the same frustration level as DII in terms of recruiting? I'm not trying to start a debate about whether or not the current recruiting way is good or not, just trying to determine if people think I'd enjoy DII recruiting more. Heck I'd even be open to DIII if people think that could be a way to go.

Posted by hookemhorns7 on 3/27/2020 11:11:00 AM (view original):
So I know there are people out there who enjoy recruiting as it it. For me, it's been what causes me to keep dropping HD, I just get frustrated with it. I dont enjoy the "random" recruit decisions. I've debated coming back but trying DII as opposed to DI. I'm curious, from your perspective, is DII less, more or about the same frustration level as DII in terms of recruiting? I'm not trying to start a debate about whether or not the current recruiting way is good or not, just trying to determine if people think I'd enjoy DII recruiting more. Heck I'd even be open to DIII if people think that could be a way to go.

I am your number one target to side with because I feel the same way. And I also play D2 only.

My opinion is you would much prefer D2. There's frustrations at all levels. But D2 has the best ability to work around those frustrations. And also "in my opinion", the best strategy.

As far as reaching for the moon, you can sometimes pick off a D1 that's lazily approaching a target. You can also target Early and EoP1 signers in RS1, and if no one is coming for them, you can (almost) consider them locked up because they sign immediately when RS2 starts. Things like that.

As far as backup options, when you get **** on by the dice roll, you have the power to pick on D3s and sign D1 pool players that are led by D3s before they can get in signing range. Or if you choose to target a Late signer from the beginning, you can get enough AP built up to where a D1 may not be able to steal if they come late.

Just some vague examples. Try D2 before you frustrate yourself to death

Posted by topdogggbm on 3/27/2020 9:11:00 PM (view original):

Posted by hookemhorns7 on 3/27/2020 11:11:00 AM (view original):
So I know there are people out there who enjoy recruiting as it it. For me, it's been what causes me to keep dropping HD, I just get frustrated with it. I dont enjoy the "random" recruit decisions. I've debated coming back but trying DII as opposed to DI. I'm curious, from your perspective, is DII less, more or about the same frustration level as DII in terms of recruiting? I'm not trying to start a debate about whether or not the current recruiting way is good or not, just trying to determine if people think I'd enjoy DII recruiting more. Heck I'd even be open to DIII if people think that could be a way to go.

I am your number one target to side with because I feel the same way. And I also play D2 only.

My opinion is you would much prefer D2. There's frustrations at all levels. But D2 has the best ability to work around those frustrations. And also "in my opinion", the best strategy.

As far as reaching for the moon, you can sometimes pick off a D1 that's lazily approaching a target. You can also target Early and EoP1 signers in RS1, and if no one is coming for them, you can (almost) consider them locked up because they sign immediately when RS2 starts. Things like that.

As far as backup options, when you get **** on by the dice roll, you have the power to pick on D3s and sign D1 pool players that are led by D3s before they can get in signing range. Or if you choose to target a Late signer from the beginning, you can get enough AP built up to where a D1 may not be able to steal if they come late.

Just some vague examples. Try D2 before you frustrate yourself to death

Even further, I'd try D3. Less money=less rolls so D1 has more rolls than D2 and D2 has more than D3.

Posted by Sportsbulls on 3/27/2020 9:27:00 PM (view original):

Posted by topdogggbm on 3/27/2020 9:11:00 PM (view original):

Posted by hookemhorns7 on 3/27/2020 11:11:00 AM (view original):
So I know there are people out there who enjoy recruiting as it it. For me, it's been what causes me to keep dropping HD, I just get frustrated with it. I dont enjoy the "random" recruit decisions. I've debated coming back but trying DII as opposed to DI. I'm curious, from your perspective, is DII less, more or about the same frustration level as DII in terms of recruiting? I'm not trying to start a debate about whether or not the current recruiting way is good or not, just trying to determine if people think I'd enjoy DII recruiting more. Heck I'd even be open to DIII if people think that could be a way to go.

I am your number one target to side with because I feel the same way. And I also play D2 only.

My opinion is you would much prefer D2. There's frustrations at all levels. But D2 has the best ability to work around those frustrations. And also "in my opinion", the best strategy.

As far as reaching for the moon, you can sometimes pick off a D1 that's lazily approaching a target. You can also target Early and EoP1 signers in RS1, and if no one is coming for them, you can (almost) consider them locked up because they sign immediately when RS2 starts. Things like that.

As far as backup options, when you get **** on by the dice roll, you have the power to pick on D3s and sign D1 pool players that are led by D3s before they can get in signing range. Or if you choose to target a Late signer from the beginning, you can get enough AP built up to where a D1 may not be able to steal if they come late.

Just some vague examples. Try D2 before you frustrate yourself to death

Even further, I'd try D3. Less money=less rolls so D1 has more rolls than D2 and D2 has more than D3.

I agree with your response in general. But rolls aside, I think D2 is the best for least amount of frustration. I'm not saying not to try D3 to the coach that posted this question. But I think at D3, there are still more frustration issues that factor in. The wait can be tough. And you can still get picked off at the last minute after leading for 15+ cycles.

So sure, trying D3 is an option as well. I just think some frustrations will still happen at a high level. But you're not wrong necessarily either

Posted by topdogggbm on 3/27/2020 10:22:00 PM (view original):

Posted by Sportsbulls on 3/27/2020 9:27:00 PM (view original):

Posted by topdogggbm on 3/27/2020 9:11:00 PM (view original):

Posted by hookemhorns7 on 3/27/2020 11:11:00 AM (view original):
So I know there are people out there who enjoy recruiting as it it. For me, it's been what causes me to keep dropping HD, I just get frustrated with it. I dont enjoy the "random" recruit decisions. I've debated coming back but trying DII as opposed to DI. I'm curious, from your perspective, is DII less, more or about the same frustration level as DII in terms of recruiting? I'm not trying to start a debate about whether or not the current recruiting way is good or not, just trying to determine if people think I'd enjoy DII recruiting more. Heck I'd even be open to DIII if people think that could be a way to go.

I am your number one target to side with because I feel the same way. And I also play D2 only.

My opinion is you would much prefer D2. There's frustrations at all levels. But D2 has the best ability to work around those frustrations. And also "in my opinion", the best strategy.

As far as reaching for the moon, you can sometimes pick off a D1 that's lazily approaching a target. You can also target Early and EoP1 signers in RS1, and if no one is coming for them, you can (almost) consider them locked up because they sign immediately when RS2 starts. Things like that.

As far as backup options, when you get **** on by the dice roll, you have the power to pick on D3s and sign D1 pool players that are led by D3s before they can get in signing range. Or if you choose to target a Late signer from the beginning, you can get enough AP built up to where a D1 may not be able to steal if they come late.

Just some vague examples. Try D2 before you frustrate yourself to death

Even further, I'd try D3. Less money=less rolls so D1 has more rolls than D2 and D2 has more than D3.

I agree with your response in general. But rolls aside, I think D2 is the best for least amount of frustration. I'm not saying not to try D3 to the coach that posted this question. But I think at D3, there are still more frustration issues that factor in. The wait can be tough. And you can still get picked off at the last minute after leading for 15+ cycles.

So sure, trying D3 is an option as well. I just think some frustrations will still happen at a high level. But you're not wrong necessarily either

I agree with that. I was specifically talking about rolls. I like D2 better in general too by a bit, but they’re just different. Different strokes for different folks. Try both.