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[tajhay]

@tajhay
Just doing a trade at the moment and itt looks like there might be a visual bug when it comes to money in a trade. Have not commited to it, so i'm unsure if it would result a real bug. But here are two trades i've attempted. Where i try to purpose a trade where i get 175k and a player. But it looks like the cash impact is backwards. In Trade 1, Taranaki sends $175k cash to Tohoku, but it's increasing Tohoku's cap hit by $175k instead of decreasing it (net +$543,998 vs the expected +$193,998). Trade 2 has the same issue in reverse — Tohoku sends cash but their cap hit goes down. The $175k is being added to the receiving team's cap instead of subtracted.


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this should be fixed now. i have tested it with a trade i sent.can you please try it again please to see if it correctly calculates it? thanks so much for reporting that.

 

[Barzak]

@tajhay with the boosts players get for their era, synergy and bond, does that % essentially improve their overall rating? Is it better for me to have an 82 Ovr with 8% boost or an 84 Ovr with a 4.5% boost.

And a question to everyone else, what’s your current team chemistry levels? I’ve managed to get to 100 chemistry but I’m wondering how much of an impact it will have.

 

[Cces]

@tajhay withbthe boosts players get for their era, synergy and bond, does that % essentially improve their overall rating? Is it better for me to have an 82 Ovr with 8% boost or an 84 Ovr with a 4.5% boost.

And a question to everyone else, what’s your current team chemistry levels? I’ve managed to get to 100 chemistry but I’m wondering how much of an impact it will have.

Tinkering around with my chemistry I got to low 90's but the side I have put out sat at 84. I'm guessing AKP drags it down with 0 caps

 

[tajhay]

@tajhay with the boosts players get for their era, synergy and bond, does that % essentially improve their overall rating? Is it better for me to have an 82 Ovr with 8% boost or an 84 Ovr with a 4.5% boost.

And a question to everyone else, what’s your current team chemistry levels? I’ve managed to get to 100 chemistry but I’m wondering how much of an impact it will have.

That is a good question. So the player's OVR never directly changes. The OVR and more importantly the attributes provides the baseline for how the player plays.

However...

Boosts via Era, Synergy, Bond (which is capped at 8% per player), acts as a multiplier on their effectiveness. That effectiveness scales all of the player's contributions in the sim engine. It affects attack influence, defence influence, tackle outcomes, carry outcomes, decoy, line running, support etc.

In essence at a holistic level:
a 82 OVR player with a 8% boost has an 88.6 equivalent impact (82 x 1.08 = 88.6)
a 84 OVR player with a 4.5% boost has an 87.8 equivalent impact (84 x 1.045 = 87.8)

However, its also not that simple. There are other factors that also come into play i.e. morale, fitness, form etc. If all the morale, fitness, form for the two players are the exact same, you could use that formula above.

There are other factors ontop of this i.e. game plan tactics, fatigue, weather, leadership, channel coverage, adjacent players in formation, in game momentum etc which also come into play which impacts player and team effectiveness.

Hope that helps.

 

[Barzak]

@tajhay it looks like bonuses around era, synergy, bond are different between bench and starters. I’ll try and explain, while in my bench Justin Morgan gains 4.5% with 1 bonus whereas in the starters he gains 7.5% with all 3 bonuses. Are the bench and starters treated separately when calculating bonuses?

 

[tajhay]

@tajhay it looks like bonuses around era, synergy, bond are different between bench and starters. I’ll try and explain, while in my bench Justin Morgan gains 4.5% with 1 bonus whereas in the starters he gains 7.5% with all 3 bonuses. Are the bench and starters treated separately when calculating bonuses?View attachment 16356View attachment 16357

Yep that is by design.

All players get Bond Chemistry, but only Starters get Era and Position Synergy chemistry points (Bench players do not).

 

[ShaunJohnson7]

Trial 2 games have been played. Season Round 1 starts next week. All suspensions, fitness, injuries etc have been reset. Left form and morale in there as thats valid.

BTW what we are going towards is a 2D simulation of the game rather than the current text based. This is very much still in the works and a while away but you can get the gist.

https://nzwarriors.com/ultimate-team-season/play-view?game_id=741

This looks amazing Taj....now this one is definitely Football Manager inspired! Still my preferred view in that game. This will add another dimension to your game over just text.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

@tajhay with the boosts players get for their era, synergy and bond, does that % essentially improve their overall rating? Is it better for me to have an 82 Ovr with 8% boost or an 84 Ovr with a 4.5% boost.

And a question to everyone else, what’s your current team chemistry levels? I’ve managed to get to 100 chemistry but I’m wondering how much of an impact it will have.

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[tajhay]

Im trying to boost everyones chemistry by giving them 93 rated player (top 10 rated player in the game) but noone wants him!!

Need to bolster my weak pack so open to offers for the great Francis Meli.

 

[Barzak]

Im trying to boost everyones chemistry by giving them 93 rated player (top 10 rated player in the game) but noone wants him!!

Need to bolster my weak pack so open to offers for the great Francis Meli.

What are you looking for?

 

[tajhay]

What are you looking for?

Five eigth/centre/prop

How about Metcalf and Rapira for him? i can add in another player as well. Suspect itll be hard to trade with you due to the salaries involved without me going over the cap by taking in those salaries.

 

[Barzak]

Five eigth/centre/prop

How about Metcalf and Rapira for him? i can add in another player as well. Suspect itll be hard to trade with you due to the salaries involved without me going over the cap by taking in those salaries.

I’m not sure why you spend time here. Comedy is your true calling obviously.

 

[tajhay]

I’m not sure why you spend time here. Comedy is your true calling obviously.

Its hard to help people who refuse to be helped. Hope you have paid attention to Metcalf"s Endurance attribute when you bought him at that price.

 

[Barzak]

Its hard to help people who refuse to be helped. Hope you have paid attention to Metcalf"s Endurance attribute when you bought him at that price.

Hope you paid attention to your props pow….. wait, never mind. I see you missed the rounds where props were available. Unlucky.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

Im trying to boost everyones chemistry by giving them 93 rated player (top 10 rated player in the game) but noone wants him!!

Need to bolster my weak pack so open to offers for the great Francis Meli.

I’ll do you a favour and take him off your hands for $200k and some prop depth in the cult hero that is Charlie Gubb?

 

[tajhay]

I’ll do you a favour and take him off your hands for $200k and some prop depth in the cult hero that is Charlie Gubb?

Send through the trade request mate.

Just so i can take joy in rejecting it.

 

[tajhay]

HODGES AGENCY EXCLUSIVE

LEGENDS OF THE GAME TO GRACE ULTIMATE TEAM

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Ladies and gentlemen, franchise owners, and fans of the beautiful game—

It is my absolute pleasure to announce that Hodges Agency has brokered what can only be described as the most extraordinary collection of
guest legend signings in the history of rugby league fantasy competition.

Nine of the greatest players to ever lace up a boot have agreed to make themselves available for short-term Guest Legend Stints throughout the inaugural Ultimate
Team season. These icons of our game will be available via blind auction — the highest bidder secures exclusive rights to add them to their franchise roster for a limited
number of rounds.

This is not a drill. This is happening. And it starts RIGHT NOW.

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THE LINEUP​

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ROUND 1 — AVAILABLE NOW​

ELLERY HANLEY MBE
Position: Second-row / Centre | OVR: 95.0 | Stint: 3 Rounds | Min Bid: $150,000
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Widely regarded as the greatest rugby league player of all time. Ellery Hanley captained Great Britain, dominated the English game with Wigan and Leeds, and crossed
hemispheres to terrorise NRL defenders with the Balmain Tigers in 1988. A devastating runner from second-row or centre, Hanley combined raw power (92), blistering speed for a
forward (88), and a football brain that saw him awarded an MBE for services to the sport. His leadership rating of 95 tells you everything — this man made everyone around him
better. The franchise that secures Hanley gets three rounds of the finest all-round forward the game has ever produced.

BIDDING CLOSES: MARCH 22

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ROUND 3​

MARTIN OFFIAH MBE
Position: Wing / Fullback | OVR: 94.0 | Stint: 2 Rounds | Min Bid: $120,000
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They called him "Chariots" and for good reason — Martin Offiah is the fastest man to ever play rugby league. Over 500 career tries across Widnes, Wigan,
London Broncos, and the Eastern Suburbs in Sydney. His speed rating of 97 is the highest of any player in the entire Ultimate Team database. Two rounds of Offiah on your
wing means two rounds of absolute terror for the opposition. He doesn't just score tries — he scores tries that make you stand up and scream at the television. Short stint.
Maximum devastation.

Bidding Opens: March 31 | Closes: April 2

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ROUND 5​

ALLAN "ALFIE" LANGER
Position: Halfback / Five-eighth | OVR: 96.0 | Stint: 3 Rounds | Min Bid: $200,000
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The heart and soul of the Brisbane Broncos dynasty. Alfie Langer guided Brisbane to four premierships with a passing rating of 96 and game sense of 97
— the highest game sense of any player available this season. Small in stature, enormous in influence. Langer was the ultimate big-game player: the tighter the contest, the
bigger his performance. His agility of 95 means he'll dance through traffic, and his kicking game (82) gives your franchise tactical options off the boot. Three rounds of Alfie
is worth every cent of that $200,000 minimum bid. You don't just sign Langer — you sign a premiership pedigree.

Bidding Opens: April 14 | Closes: April 16

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ROUND 7​

SHANE WEBCKE
Position: Prop | OVR: 93.0 | Stint: 4 Rounds | Min Bid: $130,000
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If you looked up "front-rower" in the dictionary, you'd find a picture of Shane Webcke. The quintessential workhorse prop — tough as nails, relentless in defence,
and utterly committed to the cause. A one-club man at Brisbane, Webcke played 254 games and represented Australia 25 times. His power rating of 96 and endurance of
95 mean he will carry hard, tackle everything that moves, and still be doing it in the 80th minute. Four rounds of Webcke in your pack is four rounds of an opposition
forward line being systematically dismantled. The longest stint on offer — because props earn their keep over time.

Bidding Opens: April 28 | Closes: April 30

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ROUND 9​

RICKY STUART
Position: Halfback / Five-eighth | OVR: 94.0 | Stint: 2 Rounds | Min Bid: $140,000
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The architect of the Canberra Raiders' golden era. Ricky Stuart was the complete halfback — a masterful kicker (90 general kicking, 78 goal kicking), a brilliant
game manager (95 game sense), and a competitor who refused to accept defeat. Stuart orchestrated one of the greatest grand final performances in NRL history when the Raiders beat
the Roosters in 1989. Two rounds of Stuart gives your franchise an elite-level halfback who can control a game with his boot, his hands, or his sheer force of will.

Bidding Opens: May 12 | Closes: May 14

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ROUND 10​

BRAD CLYDE
Position: Lock / Second-row | OVR: 95.0 | Stint: 3 Rounds | Min Bid: $160,000
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If Ellery Hanley is the greatest British forward, Brad Clyde is his Australian counterpart. A generational talent at lock who combined the speed of a back (80) with
the tackling ferocity of a prop (93). Clyde was the engine room of the Canberra Raiders — 262 games, 29 Tests for Australia, and the kind of player coaches build entire game
plans around. His endurance of 93 means he plays the full 80 minutes at peak intensity. Three rounds of Clyde at lock transforms your entire forward pack from good to
terrifying.

Bidding Opens: May 19 | Closes: May 21

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ROUND 12​

HENRY PAUL
Position: Five-eighth / Fullback | OVR: 93.0 | Stint: 3 Rounds | Min Bid: $130,000
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A player who needs no introduction to Warriors fans. Henry Paul began his career right here at the New Zealand Warriors before crossing the world to become one of
Super League's most electrifying players at Bradford Bulls and Wigan. His speed (88), agility (90), and passing (85) made him a nightmare for defenders in any competition. Paul
was so talented he even crossed codes to play rugby union for England. Three rounds of Henry Paul in your backline brings a touch of Warriors history — and a whole lot of
X-factor. This one is personal for the NZW community.

Bidding Opens: June 2 | Closes: June 4

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ROUND 14​

ROBBIE PAUL
Position: Halfback / Hooker | OVR: 91.0 | Stint: 2 Rounds | Min Bid: $100,000
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The other half of the Paul dynasty — and every bit as entertaining. Robbie Paul was the heartbeat of the Bradford Bulls during their Super League glory years,
winning the Challenge Cup at just 20 years old with one of the most memorable individual performances Wembley has ever seen. Over 350 career games and a utility value that
coaches dream about — he can slot in at halfback or hooker depending on your franchise needs. At $100,000 minimum, Robbie represents exceptional value for franchises watching
their salary cap. Speed (82), agility (88), and that trademark Paul flair.

Bidding Opens: June 16 | Closes: June 18

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THE MAIN EVENT
ROUND 16 — FINALS RUN​

WALLY "THE EMPEROR" LEWIS
Position: Five-eighth / Halfback | OVR: 97.0 | Stint: 2 Rounds | Min Bid: $250,000
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There are great players. There are legends. And then there is Wally Lewis.

The Emperor. The greatest State of Origin player of all time. The man who single-handedly turned Queensland from perennial losers into the dominant force in rugby league. Lewis's
game sense of 98 and leadership of 98 are the highest of any player in the entire Ultimate Team competition — only Stacey Jones comes close. His power (85) for a
five-eighth was extraordinary, his passing (92) was silk, and his competitiveness was the stuff of legend.

At $250,000 minimum bid, securing The Emperor for the final two rounds of the season is the ultimate power play. This is the player who makes the difference when it matters most
— and it doesn't get more high-stakes than the business end of the season. If your franchise has title ambitions, Wally Lewis is non-negotiable.

Bidding Opens: June 30 | Closes: July 2

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AND THERE MAY BE MORE...​

I can confirm that Hodges Agency is currently in active negotiations with several additional retired superstars who have expressed interest in participating
in the Ultimate Team competition.

While I cannot reveal names at this stage — contractual obligations, you understand — I will say this:

There is a certain Newcastle halfback — widely considered the greatest to ever play the position in the NRL — who has been making enquiries about
the competition with great interest. A man whose boot was a weapon of mass destruction and whose running game redefined what a halfback could be.

And separately, there are whispers that a legendary Melbourne hooker — the most decorated player in NRL history, a man who played over 400 NRL games
and whose tactical genius transformed the number nine jersey forever — has been spotted reviewing Ultimate Team franchise rosters from his retirement.

I would encourage franchise owners to manage their salary caps wisely. You never know when a once-in-a-generation opportunity might present itself.

Watch this space.

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HOW IT WORKS​

• Blind Auction: Place your bid before the closing date. Highest bid wins. Tie-breaker goes to the earliest bid.
  
• Salary Cap: All bids are deducted from your salary cap. Ensure you have sufficient cap space before bidding.
  
• Exclusive Rights: The winning franchise gets the legend on their roster for the stated number of rounds. They play in your matches, earn stats, and contribute to your
  season.
  
• One Bid Per Stint: Each franchise may place one bid per legend. You can update your bid amount before the close date.
  
• Roster Limit: Standard roster limits apply. Ensure you have a roster spot available.
  

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This announcement is brought to you by
HODGES AGENCY
"Where legends come to play"

Craig Hodges | Managing Director | Hodges Agency
Exclusive representation for Guest Legend Stints — Ultimate Team Competition​

 

[tajhay]

To bid on the Guest Legends. See the Screenshot below.

@Ultimate Team[/UTTEAM]

Auction -> Guest Legends



Note the close times of the auction, and minimum bids. Also how many games they will play.

Hoping this is the equaliser for everyone who missed out on players (but have salary cap space).

Oh and Press Release section is now open for Round 1.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

Pre match Devils vs Tortoise media release:

“WTF - we ran a moderate training session and our 2 star starting props - AFB and Fish both went down injured after a spectacular collision while playing soccer with a soft toy tortoise.

After resting those players from the previous trial ‘to avoid injury’ It’s a conspiracy from the Footy Gods.

Unbelievable.


Ps. The toy tortoise was absolutely destroyed with the stuffing kicked out of it. A sign of things to come…

 

[Barzak]

Pre match Devils vs Tortoise media release:

“WTF - we ran a moderate training session and our 2 star starting props - AFB and Fish both went down injured after a spectacular collision while playing soccer with a soft toy tortoise.

After resting those players from the previous trial ‘to avoid injury’ It’s a conspiracy from the Footy Gods.

Unbelievable.


Ps. The toy tortoise was absolutely destroyed with the stuffing kicked out of it. A sign of things to come…

What a shame…..