Posted by dahsdebater on 10/10/2019 5:24:00 PM (view original):
I'm uncomfortable with the draft order being "randomized" each round. That sets up a big luck component. Frankly, first-round draft order is already going to play a bigger role than usual since guys from 2 on down effectively get 2 early first-round draft picks. But then those same guys could get early picks in round 3? Or does "randomized each round" actually mean algorithmically determined but with changing nearest-neighbors?

I should clarify this, as I had the exact same concerns when first setting up the theme.

I plan to set up a table for the draft order that distributes picks as evenly as possible throughout the draft. Each spot on the table will be represented by a letter. I will then have someone outside the league randomly assign each letter to an owner. So the draft order itself will not be random, but where each owner falls in the table will be completely random.

Posted by fatguyrd on 10/10/2019 10:03:00 PM (view original):
I think I would like to join, but the strategy to use alludes me. Do you:

1. Just pick a good player, even though your giving him to someone else.
2. Pick a really bad player to stick it to someone else.
3. Pick someone really expensive, to burn others cap money. ( I found a pitcher with 4 seasons from 9-30 Mil and that’s it.
4. Something different?

Any Discussion? Some veteran opinions may help me join, because I really need a way to go here.

I won't get too much into strategy, but 2 makes no sense, as you'd be stuck with that bad player too. I don't think a "screw your neighbour" approach has much benefit here, but that's for each owner to decide. There are a few strategies to use.

I will probable find some way to screw up my team, but put me down I want to try.

Welcome

Posted by Jtpsops on 10/11/2019 10:55:00 AM (view original):

Posted by dahsdebater on 10/10/2019 5:24:00 PM (view original):
I'm uncomfortable with the draft order being "randomized" each round. That sets up a big luck component. Frankly, first-round draft order is already going to play a bigger role than usual since guys from 2 on down effectively get 2 early first-round draft picks. But then those same guys could get early picks in round 3? Or does "randomized each round" actually mean algorithmically determined but with changing nearest-neighbors?

I should clarify this, as I had the exact same concerns when first setting up the theme.

I plan to set up a table for the draft order that distributes picks as evenly as possible throughout the draft. Each spot on the table will be represented by a letter. I will then have someone outside the league randomly assign each letter to an owner. So the draft order itself will not be random, but where each owner falls in the table will be completely random.

In that case I'm in if you can get it off the ground.

Let's keep it rolling

Interesting, I'll give it a whirl.

Bump

i'd give it a go

Welcome

bump

ok, i'll play

i will give it a go. it is from 1920 thru 2019 years we can draft from? i thought i saw this in the post?

Rereading, i want to clarigy. you pick Ruth ahead of me. i get Ruth year to be designated by me later. i also get my pick. the player behind me gets my choice, but not Ruth, and he can designate the year he chooses. By me picking a player, i have no control over what year the player drafting behind me can use, correct? What is the cap again?

sorry, i see it was a different league 1920-2019, i will pass this time, still trying to figure out dead ball era, have a great season!