Changes to the next deer contest

[redkneck]

A few of us have been kicking around the idea for a team "draft" next year. Rather than completely random picks from Chance (or whoever mods it next season) maybe we could submit some team captain names then draft teams. Teams could maybe stay the same year to year, worst teams get to draft members from winning teams for the next season?

If it sounds like a lame idea, blame Tom. It was his idea.....

[Tominator]

I like the idea, but I typically don't play, so my vote doesn't count. I'm just trying to boost my post count.

[redkneck]

Well, it adds a tiny bit of control to the situation (or at least more of a chance) to pick folks that you think will contribute. I know it's all in good fun, but I know everyone in here gets aggravated when you put forth effort to put up some points, yet you end up with 3 folks on the team that sign up and never even bother posting squat in their team threads.

[Ohiobucks]

I was joking when I made the draft comment, you guys ran with it. Leave my good name out of this one...

[redkneck]

Yeah I know, but I figured your reputation couldn't get any worse, so I thought I'd give you the credit.

[dbHunterNY]

you'd have to be a little more involved that's for sure. interesting idea. don't know if it'd create some "last kid picked for dodge ball" hostility. regardless what happens i'll still participate, even if Tom picks me. lol

one way to eliminate the effect from the ones who sign up and then sand bag the team is only use the top 7 or 8 scores from each. then maybe go to the next highest scores for a tie-breaker.

[Rhino]

I was joking when I made the draft comment, you guys ran with it. Leave my good name out of this one...

Your good name?

It would be an interesting twist...if the draft process isn't a problem to figure out on an open forum. Might be a lenthy, time comsuming process to try to coordinate. Good point by dbHunterNY on hurting someone's feelings of being one of the last ones picked. I initially thought it was a good idea but it might create more problems.

[redkneck]

Well that is a point, but heck I would just base it on performance. I failed to post bone this year and would not blame anyone that had me picked way on down the list.

[Rhino]

I failed to post bone this year and would not blame anyone that had me picked way on down the list.

You almost did though John...last I heard...he'll be around next year. Based onn your performance in prior years with shooting that's not likely to happen again for another 12 years. Sorry for the reminder.

[redkneck]

My wife says I'm almost a stud too.....

[92xj]

And who would get to pick first? I dont see having a draft as being a very non stress and non drama filled cluster, and we all know the last thing RT needs is more drama and stress.

One thing I would suggest would be to "draft' people after the first month of sign ups to replace any member that doesnt ever check back in with their team. No team should have a person that does not stay committed to the contest and their own team.

[c_lou]

It seems every year we go through with those that sign up and don't participate and every year we try to fix it. It is what it is and it's just for fun. I had a blast just communicating with my teammates.

[Dawg]

......I always got picked last for dodge ball...

[layin on the smackdown]

i like the idea of mixing things up a little...change is always good. I mean, its a no brainer that certain members on here will be the first to get picked - there are some that have some unbelievalbe places to hunt with little pressure and post bone just about every year, and on the other hand, there are some members who are just as hard core, or even more, who don't have access to such ground, or don't have as much time etc. Bottom line is, there's alot more enjoyment to the friendly competition when you know your team mates will chime in from time to time. i don't think this hypothetical has anything to do with picking for points, but everything to do with team participation and comradere (sp).

I know i didn't sign up last year, but thats only because i knew i had alot of other crap on my plate.

Its simple - if you cant handle not being the first picked, or being the last one standing then don't sign up for the draft.

I like the idea, but either way, i will sign up next fall.

dan

[Mathews XT Man]

My wife says I'm almost a stud too.....

..and she is comparing you to whom..???....LOL...j/k

anyways..I'll still participate..but someone will have alot more to do to run this draft..