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Matt10 · 04-01-2009, 06:45 PM

I work pretty much from 9-5, come home, and sit around. I've got some extra activities, soccer mainly - but other than that I love to keep documentation on my franchise/dynasties.

The reason I've done this for as long as I have is because I love to keep track of what I'm doing in my reports. But the absolutely main reason if you ask me, is that it prevents me from hitting that restart button. It brings out the reality of what I have to do to get this dynasty/franchise started in the direction. Now that I've put it out there for the world to see, I can't just re-write it and say "oh, nevermind.". I'm not making a story here, I'm giving a very long version of a play by play.

The love to present with graphics and what not is something I have had in me for a while as well. From ESPN templates to CBS templates - I dunno, just making my reports look like websites or TV is my own escape from the lack of presentation in the games I play. Part of me has wanted to be a game designer, but not actually go through the meetings and conferences and the (what I'm sure of) verification process of implementation. I basically just want to show off my creativity.

The thought of having readers is a plus, but it's not something I strive for. My favorite report I have ever done was called Alive and Kicking: The Professional. The layout was weak, but the interaction amongst the community (MaddenNation soon called SportsGamer - now extinct) was thrilling. We actually had a LIVE draft - I think about 15 guys spent their entire Friday night online waiting to see where their CAP got drafted.

Yeah, I'm a nerd. But I have a woman who appreciates it and my goal is to someday get a good following and build a strong friendship with everyone.

04-01-2009, 06:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
Matt10 MVP OVR: 17 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 2,045	Re: What else do you do??? Why write dynasties? I work pretty much from 9-5, come home, and sit around. I've got some extra activities, soccer mainly - but other than that I love to keep documentation on my franchise/dynasties. The reason I've done this for as long as I have is because I love to keep track of what I'm doing in my reports. But the absolutely main reason if you ask me, is that it prevents me from hitting that restart button. It brings out the reality of what I have to do to get this dynasty/franchise started in the direction. Now that I've put it out there for the world to see, I can't just re-write it and say "oh, nevermind.". I'm not making a story here, I'm giving a very long version of a play by play. The love to present with graphics and what not is something I have had in me for a while as well. From ESPN templates to CBS templates - I dunno, just making my reports look like websites or TV is my own escape from the lack of presentation in the games I play. Part of me has wanted to be a game designer, but not actually go through the meetings and conferences and the (what I'm sure of) verification process of implementation. I basically just want to show off my creativity. The thought of having readers is a plus, but it's not something I strive for. My favorite report I have ever done was called Alive and Kicking: The Professional. The layout was weak, but the interaction amongst the community (MaddenNation soon called SportsGamer - now extinct) was thrilling. We actually had a LIVE draft - I think about 15 guys spent their entire Friday night online waiting to see where their CAP got drafted. Yeah, I'm a nerd. But I have a woman who appreciates it and my goal is to someday get a good following and build a strong friendship with everyone. __________________ That's Football...That's Life: My Texans (NFL2k5) Something in the Making: Lam Matteo (PES 2009 BAL)