Social Introducing NZW Ultimate Team

[tajhay]

Just a note that Trading is blocked until the Auction rounds have finished. Once all 8 rounds are completed, you are able to trade. What this means is that if you are hoarding assets for future trade bait in other positions, it will impact your ability to bid on players for later rounds as you are unable to trade those assets until the completion of the auction and they will count in your cap which impacts your ability to bid.

It is also worth explaining the 3 buttons at the end of the player screen view on your franchise view i.e. https://nzwarriors.com/ultimate-team-franchises/1/ (you will only see those buttons on your own franchise - would be rather weird if you could release a player from a franchise you didnt own lol)



Release Player
First button allows you to release a player, but you will have to absorb 50% of their cap. When you click on the button you will get this popup so you understand what you are doing:


Stand Down Player
Second button allows you to stand down a player/rest a player for a week. Essentially it means you are giving them a week to freshen up.


Add Player to Trading Block
Third button allows you to put a player on the trading block. Teams will become aware that you are interested in trading for that player and may encourage putting trade offers for him.


Also keep in mind that even though the squad size is 30, i dont envisage anyone picking 30 players. Ideally you should keep a few spots free. You may choose to keep salary cap available for use in trades/guest players who become available for stints of 2/4/6 weeks who will become available via an auction through the season etc.

Note there are still lots of players to come. All auction rounds were equally divided randomly.

Do not despair if you are missing out on targets, seen some very close losses (also note that if two people bid the same amount, player goes to the first bidder - not sure if we have seen that yet).

Does that make sense? Hit me up if there are any questions or need clarifications.

 

[Inruin]

Press Statement - Hawaii Hammerheads

I'm a big fan of good hookers. We want the players to enjoy their time with the organization and one of the key must haves in our research done setting up this franchise was that there must be good hookers in Hawaii. I make no apologies for our signing strategy trying to accommodate that. It's no secret that Ian Henderson has visited our facilities recently and would be a welcome addition to our harem.... uh...Hammerheads team. If other franchises don't want to look after their player needs then that is their call.

Inruin - head coach, Hawaii Hammerheads

 

[Inruin]

Press Statement - Hawaii Hammerheads

The organisation is disappointed to miss out on Syd Eru this round but it's clear that another franchise likes high class hookers too. The cheque books were definitely out for players in this auction.

Richard Fale - CEO Hawaii Hammerheads

 

[tajhay]

Press Statement - Hawaii Hammerheads

The organisation is disappointed to miss out on Syd Eru this round but it's clear that another franchise likes high class hookers too. The cheque books were definitely out for players in this auction.

Richard Fale - CEO Hawaii Hammerheads

Need to stop underpricing quality hookers - you were just a tad over a mill short this time around. This round dont hold back on Monty, Carter or Otukolo

 

[Inruin]

Need to stop underpricing quality hookers - you were just a tad over a mill short this time around. This round dont hold back on Monty, Carter or Otukolo

I should have bid more but no way was I going to beat that winning one! Things are heating up in the auction rounds now.

 

[tajhay]

The way the bids went last round itll be a miracle if all teams will be able to have 17 players in their positions for game 1 lol

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

The way the bids went last round itll be a miracle if all teams will be able to have 17 players in their positions for game 1 lol

I’m hardly one to talk, but I’m genuinely stunned at some of the prices being paid

 

[tajhay]

I’m hardly one to talk, but I’m genuinely stunned at some of the prices being paid

You kickstarted it lol

But yeah not your fault. Aware of the disparity in the halfback stakes.

 

[Inruin]

You kickstarted it lol

But yeah not your fault. Aware of the disparity in the halfback stakes.

Im liking the game and the concept so far..

A few guest half backs and two more franchises would be ideal i think.

Or perhaps having a few more of the 5/8 able to play 7 as well like Townsend, John Simon, Foran, Nikorima?

Oh and have TMM more realistically ranked in the high 80"s

All the other positions seem to have a good number of options available for everyone

 

[tajhay]

Im liking the game and the concept so far..

A few guest half backs and two more franchises would be ideal i think.

Perhaps having a few more of the 5/8 able to play 7 as well like Townsend, John Simon, Foran, Nikorima?

Oh and have TMM more realistically ranked in the high 80"s

All the other positions seem to have a good number of options available for everyone

Yeah there will be a few guest players. Hopefully teams save up some cap space for it, especially if they need players. But note that these guest players will only play a max of 2/4/6 games and will count against your cap. Once their stint is over, you do not get the cap space back. It is obviously better to have a player won during the 8 rounds of auction, who will play the full season, rather than gamble on a guest stint. But things can also change very quickly, your star hooker(1 of the 4) for example could have a injury or suspension and pendulum could easily swing. Atleast you have backups in the position.

Ideal number of franchises would have been 12, which would have meant that we would need to delve into the lower pool of players to field teams. But its OK for a first up season so everyone gets the flow of things.

TMM is rated as high as i possibly could. Even his kicking is very generously rated at 51/100.

 

[Inruin]

Yeah there will be a few guest players. Hopefully teams save up some cap space for it, especially if they need players. But note that these guest players will only play a max of 2/4/6 games and will count against your cap. Once their stint is over, you do not get the cap space back. It is obviously better to have a player won during the 8 rounds of auction, who will play the full season, rather than gamble on a guest stint. But things can also change very quickly, your star hooker(1 of the 4) for example could have a injury or suspension and pendulum could easily swing. Atleast you have backups in the position.

Ideal number of franchises would have been 12, which would have meant that we would need to delve into the lower pool of players to field teams. But its OK for a first up season so everyone gets the flow of things.

TMM is rated as high as i possibly could. Even his kicking is very generously rated at 51/100.

I only have one hooker and a bench utility. You saying I should sign another one? It's hard when they going for $1.2m now

 

[tajhay]

I only have one hooker and a bench utility. You saying I should sign another one? It's hard when they going for $1.2m now

Just scatter a few bids at 1.1m for Otukolo or Mark Carter etc to give yourself some peace of mind

 

[Inruin]

Just scatter a few bids at 1.1m for Otukolo or Mark Carter etc to give yourself some peace of mind

I notice you left Monty out. Not sure if you are lining him up or not now. Bluff or double bluff? I better play it safe and have a go at all three

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

Got me Aaron Heremaia for reasonable price as a decent hooker where few are available (because someone’s snapping them all up)!

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

How does the game work in regards to playing players in secondary positions.

Eg I have Michael Witt whose listed as a five eight but also played halfback for the Warriors?

 

[tajhay]

How does the game work in regards to playing players in secondary positions.

Eg I have Michael Witt whose listed as a five eight but also played halfback for the Warriors?

He will play BEST at five eight, slightly off best at his secondary positions.
He can also play complimentary positions (to his primary and secondary positions) i.e. hooker, fullback adequately.

But he will struggle if you put him at prop, second row etc.

If people want, i can provide a list of commentary positions later (i dont even know it myself off hand) and dont worry i am not using background knowledge to my advantage.

 

[Inruin]

If Ali Lauiti'iti went for that much today, Mannering will have to be $1.6m+

I think he is worth it.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Just to everyone else out there, don’t believe a thing these guys are saying. Mannering won’t go for a cent over $110k… but seriously, love the gamesmanship banter!

 

[Barzak]

If Ali Lauiti'iti went for that much today, Mannering will have to be $1.6m+

I think he is worth it.

Not a single person can know the intent behind this.
Is it genuine?
Is it an attempt to drive bids higher and ruin salary caps?
Is it an attempt to dissuade bids and get Mannering on the cheap?
Find out on the next episode of Dragon Ball Z

 

[Inruin]

Not a single person can know the intent behind this.
Is it genuine?
Is it an attempt to drive bids higher and ruin salary caps?
Is it an attempt to dissuade bids and get Mannering on the cheap?
Find out on the next episode of Dragon Ball Z

There is one person who knows the intent behind this......