Your Chance To Participate In A New Football Phenomenon (Sandbox Simulations) - Page 61

**Rain Man** · 08-08-2011, 02:01 PM

I apologize if the mods think this is soliciting, and I guess it is, but at the same time it's beta testing a new product developed by long-time planeteers, and it's free.

cdcox and I have been developing a new football game for the thoughtful fan, where players build franchises and compete against each other. A description is below.

If you're interested, we're offering the game for free in Year 1 to Chiefsplanet members, with the goal of both giving the system a dry run and also hooking you like Phillip Morris. You can go to www.sandboxsimulations.com to sign up, and use the access code 6Lanier3.

Here's the overview:

Build and manage a full 53-player roster over multiple seasons, as an offseason activity to give you year-round football

Select your personnel to match your offensive and defensive scheme. Every position matters – even your blocking tight end.

Realistic and accurate simulations of league games based on head-to-head matchups against other teams in your league.

This is essentially a new concept in fantasy football that attempts to simulate as closely as possible the management of a real NFL franchise over a multi-year period. Unlike regular fantasy football, every position on the offense and defense contributes to your success or failure. On special teams, the punter, kicker, and kick returners matter.

In Sandbox Football you will build a team – an entire 53-man football team – via an initial draft, and will maintain it year after year in annual rookie drafts, trading periods, and free agency. You compete against teams in your league. In the first year of the game, before the start of the NFL season, you will build your roster by drafting veterans and rookies through separate drafts, and through trades with other teams in the league. Your roster is frozen at the beginning of the NFL season. During the real regular NFL season, you can focus on your traditional fantasy games and perhaps keep on eye on your Sandbox roster as our statistical models build the data on player performances. At the end of the regular NFL season, the Sandbox season begins. There will be 16 games in the season. In real time, the season will run about 8 weeks (2 alternate reality games per week).

Game outcomes will be simulated based on the performance of individual players during the just-completed NFL regular season. The simulations, developed by a PhD statistical expert, estimate how individual players will perform in the context of your alternate reality team competing head-to-head against other teams in the league and with the specific team that you have built. The simulations will consider the offensive and defensive schemes that you select. So you can build your roster to support a power running game or a high-flying passing attack. You can run a 3-4 or 4-3 base defense. You can run nickel formations or four-wide receiver sets. You can rotate your DL to keep them fresh.

The game is more about building a team than playing video games. So this isn't Madden, but you will have the ability to tweak your game plan to take the best advantage of your roster and the weaknesses of your opponent. Injuries are a factor in the game. If a player is unavailable during weeks 3 through 6 in the NFL, he is also unavailable during the same weeks in the alternate reality season. So roster depth matters. The game simulations are based on the most advanced statistics and the latest research regarding what matters in winning an NFL game. But, the outcomes of the games have a random component, just like real NFL games.

The calendar for the alternate reality league year will look something like this:
• Jan to Mid March: Alternate Reality regular season and playoffs.
• Mid-March to the beginning of NFL season: Roster building through trades, veteran draft (first year), free agent drafts (2nd year and beyond), and rookie draft.
• Beginning of NFL season to end of regular NFL season: Alternate reality league is dormant, but the NFL players are generating their performance stats for the up-coming AR league.
• Rinse and repeat.

Copyright Sandbox Simulations, all rights reserved.

We're still finalizing the cost structure, but this won't be an expensive game to play at all. It might range from a few bucks a year to $50 per year, depending on a few factors.

Year 1 will require a couple of days of drafting with rather high intensity, but we've got it set up where you can put your draft list together and do customized and automated drafting if you like.

So...go! Now! Time to get ready for the draft!

cdcox · 08-15-2011, 07:17 AM

The draft clocks are running again. The draft clocks advanced an extra pick or two when I turned them on, but we are just going to live with it.

NEW FEATURE: We now have email notification when you are on the clock. You have to opt into the notification by checking the right box under "Account Management".

Branden Albert's Huge Balls · 08-15-2011, 07:20 AM

Ventura Highways, you have a trade offer.

rageeumr · 08-15-2011, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdcox

NEW FEATURE: We now have email notification when you are on the clock. You have to opt into the notification by checking the right box under "Account Management".

That's awesome. You're forgiven for stealing Gilchrist from me.

**luv** · 08-15-2011, 07:49 AM

Since Springfield was already taken, I went with the Glendale Falcons. I went to Glendale High School here, and we were the Falcons. 18 of 24 in the league now.

**RockChalk** · 08-15-2011, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gif Horse

Ventura Highways, you have a trade offer.

accepted

DMAC · 08-15-2011, 09:32 AM

I just got an email saying I am on the clock, but I'm not on the clock.

Also, there is a Conner Barth on the rookie draft. Kind of weird.

Branden Albert's Huge Balls · 08-15-2011, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockChalk

accepted

3 of the next 20 picks

**RockChalk** · 08-15-2011, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gif Horse

3 of the next 20 picks

Well played. I just wanted more picks. There are so many damn players to choose from, it really doesn't matter where you're picking in this thing.

Branden Albert's Huge Balls · 08-15-2011, 09:43 AM

Hey Armadillos, if you send a later pick I'll still take that deal that you canceled.

Branden Albert's Huge Balls · 08-15-2011, 10:21 AM

#142 is available.

Edit - TRADED!

cdcox · 08-15-2011, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMAC

I just got an email saying I am on the clock, but I'm not on the clock.

Could that have been for pick 105 in the rookie draft?

Any one else seeing any bugs in the email notification?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMAC

Also, there is a Conner Barth on the rookie draft. Kind of weird.

Fixed.

cdcox · 08-15-2011, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luv

Since Springfield was already taken, I went with the Glendale Falcons. I went to Glendale High School here, and we were the Falcons. 18 of 24 in the league now.

Do you want to take over a team from league 2? That would get you playing right away.

Branden Albert's Huge Balls · 08-15-2011, 10:31 AM

I just went on the clock, but didn't get an email.

nevermind...had to sign up

shorman22 · 08-15-2011, 10:43 AM

I'll trade down from 156

Dartgod · 08-15-2011, 11:16 AM

Ryan Succop in the Rookie draft?

08-08-2011, 02:01 PM
Rain Man Welcome, Eric Fisher & Friends Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 1.61 KM high city Casino cash: $62676218	Your Chance To Participate In A New Football Phenomenon (Sandbox Simulations) I apologize if the mods think this is soliciting, and I guess it is, but at the same time it's beta testing a new product developed by long-time planeteers, and it's free. cdcox and I have been developing a new football game for the thoughtful fan, where players build franchises and compete against each other. A description is below. If you're interested, we're offering the game for free in Year 1 to Chiefsplanet members, with the goal of both giving the system a dry run and also hooking you like Phillip Morris. You can go to www.sandboxsimulations.com to sign up, and use the access code 6Lanier3. Here's the overview: Build and manage a full 53-player roster over multiple seasons, as an offseason activity to give you year-round football Select your personnel to match your offensive and defensive scheme. Every position matters – even your blocking tight end. Realistic and accurate simulations of league games based on head-to-head matchups against other teams in your league. This is essentially a new concept in fantasy football that attempts to simulate as closely as possible the management of a real NFL franchise over a multi-year period. Unlike regular fantasy football, every position on the offense and defense contributes to your success or failure. On special teams, the punter, kicker, and kick returners matter. In Sandbox Football you will build a team – an entire 53-man football team – via an initial draft, and will maintain it year after year in annual rookie drafts, trading periods, and free agency. You compete against teams in your league. In the first year of the game, before the start of the NFL season, you will build your roster by drafting veterans and rookies through separate drafts, and through trades with other teams in the league. Your roster is frozen at the beginning of the NFL season. During the real regular NFL season, you can focus on your traditional fantasy games and perhaps keep on eye on your Sandbox roster as our statistical models build the data on player performances. At the end of the regular NFL season, the Sandbox season begins. There will be 16 games in the season. In real time, the season will run about 8 weeks (2 alternate reality games per week). Game outcomes will be simulated based on the performance of individual players during the just-completed NFL regular season. The simulations, developed by a PhD statistical expert, estimate how individual players will perform in the context of your alternate reality team competing head-to-head against other teams in the league and with the specific team that you have built. The simulations will consider the offensive and defensive schemes that you select. So you can build your roster to support a power running game or a high-flying passing attack. You can run a 3-4 or 4-3 base defense. You can run nickel formations or four-wide receiver sets. You can rotate your DL to keep them fresh. The game is more about building a team than playing video games. So this isn't Madden, but you will have the ability to tweak your game plan to take the best advantage of your roster and the weaknesses of your opponent. Injuries are a factor in the game. If a player is unavailable during weeks 3 through 6 in the NFL, he is also unavailable during the same weeks in the alternate reality season. So roster depth matters. The game simulations are based on the most advanced statistics and the latest research regarding what matters in winning an NFL game. But, the outcomes of the games have a random component, just like real NFL games. The calendar for the alternate reality league year will look something like this: • Jan to Mid March: Alternate Reality regular season and playoffs. • Mid-March to the beginning of NFL season: Roster building through trades, veteran draft (first year), free agent drafts (2nd year and beyond), and rookie draft. • Beginning of NFL season to end of regular NFL season: Alternate reality league is dormant, but the NFL players are generating their performance stats for the up-coming AR league. • Rinse and repeat. Copyright Sandbox Simulations, all rights reserved. We're still finalizing the cost structure, but this won't be an expensive game to play at all. It might range from a few bucks a year to $50 per year, depending on a few factors. Year 1 will require a couple of days of drafting with rather high intensity, but we've got it set up where you can put your draft list together and do customized and automated drafting if you like. So...go! Now! Time to get ready for the draft!
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08-15-2011, 07:17 AM	#901
cdcox www.nfl-forecast.com Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $1362316	The draft clocks are running again. The draft clocks advanced an extra pick or two when I turned them on, but we are just going to live with it. NEW FEATURE: We now have email notification when you are on the clock. You have to opt into the notification by checking the right box under "Account Management".
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08-15-2011, 07:20 AM	#902
Branden Albert's Huge Balls ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In the Soup Nazis Kitchen Casino cash: $152498	Ventura Highways, you have a trade offer. __________________ Alex Smith's career record when the opponent scores at least 24 points: 2-27-1
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08-15-2011, 07:49 AM	#904
luv Mortal Luv Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $974011	Since Springfield was already taken, I went with the Glendale Falcons. I went to Glendale High School here, and we were the Falcons. 18 of 24 in the league now. __________________ It's never too late to become the person you were meant to be.
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08-15-2011, 09:32 AM	#906
DMAC Sloppy with your drink? Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $8230	I just got an email saying I am on the clock, but I'm not on the clock. Also, there is a Conner Barth on the rookie draft. Kind of weird.
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08-15-2011, 09:43 AM	#909
Branden Albert's Huge Balls ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In the Soup Nazis Kitchen Casino cash: $152498	Hey Armadillos, if you send a later pick I'll still take that deal that you canceled. __________________ Alex Smith's career record when the opponent scores at least 24 points: 2-27-1
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08-15-2011, 10:21 AM	#910
Branden Albert's Huge Balls ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In the Soup Nazis Kitchen Casino cash: $152498	#142 is available. Edit - TRADED! __________________ Alex Smith's career record when the opponent scores at least 24 points: 2-27-1 Last edited by Branden Albert's Huge Balls; 08-15-2011 at 10:34 AM..
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08-15-2011, 10:31 AM	#913
Branden Albert's Huge Balls ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGH Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In the Soup Nazis Kitchen Casino cash: $152498	I just went on the clock, but didn't get an email. nevermind...had to sign up __________________ Alex Smith's career record when the opponent scores at least 24 points: 2-27-1
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08-15-2011, 10:43 AM	#914
shorman22 Starter Join Date: Aug 2010 Casino cash: $9758	I'll trade down from 156
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08-15-2011, 11:16 AM	#915
Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $376024639	Ryan Succop in the Rookie draft? Attached Thumbnails __________________ . .
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