Sorry for the essay... Two beers and boredom make for lengthy answers. =)
Who is decks? I'm a 29 year old student at ASU (Arizona State) studying Film Production. I've been in school for some time now, but finally working in a field I really enjoy and feel I have a good chance to become successful in.
How did you get started in HBD? I've always loved the sim modes in sports video games (I think someone else mentioned this as well) and so this was perfect for me. I believe I heard about the website from the sportswriter Bill Simmons, although I think he just plays the simleagues, which aren't my style.
Who are your favorite real-life sports teams? I'm a lifelong Cubs fan, but as an Arizona transplant I follow the D-backs as well. I'm also a huge Everton fan. I follow the Bulls and Dolphins as well, but baseball and soccer are the sports I follow the most enthusiastically.
What is up with your team name? I normally spend an absurd amount of time picking my team names. I take way too much pride in them, and try to do some research on the city to try to make them as poignant as possible. If I don't love my team name, I feel less attached to that particular franchise. My favorite is the Las Vegas Pack Rats (big Dean Martin fan,) but the Troubadours are a close second. I got it from a George Strait song, and its a wandering singer, which fits nicely with the Nashville location.
Who are your rivals? My biggest rival would have to be tbook, as Jackson and I have split the last two division titles (looks like he's got this season as well.) The last two owners to beat me in the playoffs are both no longer in the league, so I can't get revenge. Primetime and fumanchu seem to always been in contention, and Melchuck's teams always are a tough series in the division.
Who is your favorite player? And who is your favorite player on another team? Nicholas Lee is the future of this team. I love his combination of power and speed, and he might even develop into a passable CF (might have to settle at 2nd, but we'll see.) Despite my other fantastic rookie Caeser Lee, I think Nicholas should be a lock for ROY. I really miss having Clay Speier , so he'd be my favorite on another team. If KC wants to trade him back, I'm always willing to talk.
What do you like best about HBD? And what would you change? I love the depth of the game, and at least the attempt at reality. Which makes the coaching situation so perplexing, its not awful, but its not realistic in any way. For a game that tries to be realistic, it seems strange that they seem happy with the current coaching system. I've also run into some veto issues in the past, and that's never fun. I would be interested in exploring better ways to watch game results as well.
If they made a Show II player of you, what would your ratings look like? Ha, well... I just mentioned realism, so I wouldn't be in the game at all. I can play a good SS in my softball league, but I could never hit a damned curved ball to save my life...
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