I agree with everyone here really, keep it more or less the same, just with qualifying if enough people are interested the next time it comes, which i'm sure there will be!
I mean the way I'm thinking of it, top four teams from previous competition automatically qualify, then there are twelve groups of 3 (so 36 more people!) who play each other twice, so four matches total, with the winner of the group advancing. Seeding is determined based on points, GD, GS.
What I was thinking, was that maybe there could be just the 1 top seed for the losing QFs and 2nd and 3rd in the GS from this tournament (If they don't re-enter, then replace with 4th, if they don't, draw a random person), and then the others will be randomised. This will prevent it being any groups where there are 3 QFs from this tournament, and it will still produce magic as an unknown may qualify ahead of the QF from this time?
Just an idea though
So in qualifying, the 4 losing Quarter Finalists and the 3rd and 4th place teams in the Group Stage (All returning people) will get 1st seed in the draft, so they don't draw against each other (If one doesn't, put a random new member there). This won't take away the magic and unredictability as anything can still happen, and we don't want to see all of the strong people go out straight away.Could you elaborate a little bit? Not sure I understand what you are saying![]()
So in qualifying, the 4 losing Quarter Finalists and the 3rd and 4th place teams in the Group Stage (All returning people) will get 1st seed in the draft, so they don't draw against each other (If one doesn't, put a random new member there). This won't take away the magic and unredictability as anything can still happen, and we don't want to see all of the strong people go out straight away.![]()
So, will 2nd round fixtures start as soon as borne & taskers play or will there be a round update/summary & then fixtures can start?
I mean the way I'm thinking of it, top four teams from previous competition automatically qualify, then there are twelve groups of 3 (so 36 more people!) who play each other twice, so four matches total, with the winner of the group advancing. Seeding is determined based on points, GD, GS.
I see where you are coming from, but if its only one knockout round, or even two legs in that round, doesn't that not give everyone enough of a chance to qualify? I mean, it's only one round, so one chance..I don't know how I feel about this for qualifying. A straight knock out where teams are randomly drawn sound more more practical to me. If there's a qualifying group, ther'd have to be a qualifying draft since you're asking people to play 4 matches. If you're not going to use a draft there, then it asks why use a draft at all in the tournament? I think you're making it too complicated.
Seeing as how all other FM-Base leagues have mostly fizzled out after a bit, keeping it shorter and more competitive in a group and knockout format seems a bit better IMO as it's more succinct and players don't have to play 20+ games.How about maybe making a league rather than a knockout tournemant?
I see where you are coming from, but if its only one knockout round, or even two legs in that round, doesn't that not give everyone enough of a chance to qualify? I mean, it's only one round, so one chance..
Two legged knock outs are good enough for the champions league Group stage qualifications.....![]()
But there are multiple rounds of qualifying![]()
To be honest, I don't really mind. I just think it's strange to have a group stage with chosen teams (or everyone uses City, Barce, ect) and then have a draft for the final 16. I think it's complication for the sake of complication. Whatever you choose do do, fair enough but there has been one sentiment emanating from everyone when you've asked what needs to change: "Nothing much, keep it simple"
It is probably best to leave it until you open up the next game and see how many people are interested. It will then be easier to organise a system as some people declaring interest now, might not be in 4 months time or whenever the next game starts!
Yea I see what you guys mean, it is extra complication, I'll have a think and based on interest I'll design a simple system to solve for this.
Definitely will you know itLet me know if you need a hand either way![]()
I had a thought, not sure if I can share...
But my idea would have been, that for the qualifying you are wanting to implement, all the qualifiers get one team, whether that be through random selection or contestant agreed and use that in a single leg elimination format, thereby getting your group candidates.
Following on from this for the main rounds, a draft as this edition is made, a few changes implemented to streamline and speed up the process, which from this edition was well managed.
From there on in, play the games, get the results, continue on till 1 manager is left standing.
Let me know what you guys think of that?