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Post by ezlee2 on Jan 27, 2016 11:03:33 GMT -5
Draft UtilityWe will be using the following utility: RZB Draft UtilityGMs will need to register with their full team name and password. If you are not registered by the time your pick is up, you'll receive an auto pick.Draft SettingThe RZB currently uses 50 for combine correlation setting. Draft FormatThe draft will run from 9:00 AM EST - 8:00 PM EST. The draft clock will be turned OFF from 8:00 PM EST until 9:00 AM EST. *Picks can be made during the hours that the draft clock is not running. Draft Time Limit1st Round - 2 hours 2nd Round - 2 hours 3rd Round - 1 hour 4th Round - 1 hour 5th Round. - 45 min 6th Round. - 30 min 7th Round - 20 min *timed picks (lists) will be reduced to 5 minutes in round 7.NOTE: If we get in a situation where the draft falls far behind the timeline, we may switch to having the clock on 24 hours.Draft Clock Expiration If a GM misses a draft window, his time limit will be reduced by 50%. *If a GM misses twice, the time limit will be reduced again by 50%. If he missed a third time he will be set on "auto pick" for the remainder of the draft. When a team's draft time expires, the utility will "auto pick." If, for some reason, this function doesn't work correctly at any point, the Commissioner will make a selection based on in-game needs list. Picks will not be skipped. TradesTraded picks need to be placed in the trades forum. The Commissioner will keep picks updated until the moment the draft utility is turned on. After that, GMs will need to move any traded picks in the utility. Rollbacks will only be considered in the case of a utility malfunction or administrator error. Owner error is not utility malfunction or administrator error.
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Post by ezlee2 on Oct 9, 2016 10:13:02 GMT -5
UPDATE:
I have decided to made a change to the time that the draft clock will run moving forward. In an effort to be a little more friendly to our Euro and West coast players we will have the draft clock run during the following time:
The draft will run from 9:00 AM EST - 8:00 PM EST. The draft clock will be turned OFF from 8:00 PM EST until 9:00 AM EST. *Picks can be made during the hours that the draft clock is not running.
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Post by ezlee2 on Oct 7, 2017 15:37:38 GMT -5
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Post by ezlee2 on Nov 5, 2018 20:37:27 GMT -5
Starting with 2033 season we will make the following adjustments for the draft:
1. Slow roll will be reinstated and teams will be permitted to make picks (untimed) during the weekend prior to the kickoff of the draft. 2. The first round time limit will be reduced to (2) hours.
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Post by Nick on Nov 6, 2018 2:22:16 GMT -5
Starting with 2033 season we will make the following adjustments for the draft: 1. Slow roll will be reinstated and teams will be permitted to make picks (untimed) during the weekend prior to the kickoff of the draft. 2. The first round time limit will be reduced to (2) hours. Good call.
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Post by ezlee2 on Nov 9, 2018 11:41:41 GMT -5
A few more adjustments I'm going to make for the draft moving forward:
1. It's never been official in the rules, but the last scheduled day of the draft the clock will run non-stop. 2. The 7th round is going to be reduced to 15 minutes 3. Auto draft time will be reduced to 5 minutes.
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Post by ezlee2 on Jul 8, 2019 14:10:17 GMT -5
**THERE WILL BE NO SLOW ROLL THIS YEAR (2036)**
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Post by ezlee2 on Jan 3, 2023 12:45:19 GMT -5
Just a heads up I am planning to tweak the time limit for the later rounds:
Draft Time Limit 1st Round - 2 hours 2nd Round - 2 hours 3rd Round - 1 hour 4th Round - 1 hour 5th Round - 45 min 6th Round - 30 min 7th Round - 30 min
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Post by Bighouserulez on Jan 3, 2023 13:40:01 GMT -5
1st Round - 2 hours 2nd Round - 2 hours 3rd Round - 1 hour 4th Round - 1 hour *was 45 minutes That is probably fine. I would more then likely keep this one an hour. Trades and interactions were still heavy.
5th Round - 1 hour *was 30 minutes Maybe have this one at 45 minutes? Give some extra time and see if trades happen and whatnot.
6th Round - 45 min *was 30 minutes I would keep this at 30 mins. There was not much convo or trades really going on.
7th Round - 30 min *was 15 minutes I am fine with this 15 minutes was really fast but is it necessary? If we move it to 30 minutes why? Trades were not that crazy in the 7th and the options are so limited most teams put themselves on auto at this point.
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Post by ezlee2 on Jan 4, 2023 10:22:32 GMT -5
Excellent feedback Wes. Just to be clear, this is just an experiment for next year. I will re-evaluate after the 2056 draft.
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Post by W24olfpack on Jan 4, 2023 11:37:08 GMT -5
Rob
Not to be picky / mean. But this sounds like a solution in search of a problem.
Not sure a compelling reason to change.
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Post by ezlee2 on Jan 4, 2023 14:02:33 GMT -5
Rob Not to be picky / mean. But this sounds like a solution in search of a problem. Not sure a compelling reason to change. Not mean at all and I don't get offended from feedback, criticism etc... I have always been leery of the 15 minutes at the end of the round 7. Plus, the flex provides an opportunity to adjust the draft as needed. The 50% reduction for any missed pick keeps things moving. Like I said, this is just a trial run to see what impact (if any) it makes.
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Post by Bighouserulez on Jan 5, 2023 14:33:54 GMT -5
Rob Not to be picky / mean. But this sounds like a solution in search of a problem. Not sure a compelling reason to change. Not mean at all and I don't get offended from feedback, criticism etc... I have always been leery of the 15 minutes at the end of the round 7. Plus, the flex provides an opportunity to adjust the draft as needed. The 50% reduction for any missed pick keeps things moving. Like I said, this is just a trial run to see what impact (if any) it makes. Not that it is crazy important but helps interaction a little. Someone wants a 7th and it takes an additional 2 hours to get through the round but a few trades were made i see that as a positive.
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Post by ezlee2 on Jan 11, 2023 16:20:00 GMT -5
Made a few more tweaks based on feedback . This is what I plan to roll with for next year (outside of the debate I am having in my head about round 3)
Draft Time Limit 1st Round - 2 hours 2nd Round - 2 hours 3rd Round - 1 hour (still may change this to either 2 or 1.5 hours) 4th Round - 1 hour 5th Round - 45 min 6th Round - 30 min 7th Round - 30 min
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