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Or ... 7 hrs straight on 3/6 .. With agreed breaks.
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2) IMO ... Live Otto Drafting is way better than bidding through Couchmasters.
Draft is probably a 7-8 hour process based on past experience.
4 hrs on 3/6 .. 3 on 3/7?
Since we agreed on that weekend, working on time slots should be doable.
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1) Using Couchmanagers, someone (Commish) has to load drafted players into each roster on here. That takes time.
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Couple of points regarding Otto Draft and Couchmanagers... Some of you likely know these, based on comments ... But, just to clarify -
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Just to clarify - the draft date is not changing. That will be the weekend we draft as it's what we've agreed. All I am saying is that I plan on looking into anything that will help make our draft more streamlined. Apologies for any confusion. Re Dewey's question: as Royale has stated, Ottoneu allows all those things you mentioned.
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Ottoneu's draft platform allows all of that. I've already blocked off that entire weekend so I can be online, and I assume mostly all of the other managers have too. I would appreciate it if we stuck with what we've already all agreed to.
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I've never used otto draft. I have used couch managers. It will be hard for me to be live the entire draft. i'm not sure what otto draft is like but couch managers allows you to place bids, check in before auction ends, etc so that you can get other things done.
Thanks,
Dewey & the Rocket
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Some prefer to use a programme as it can be a pain to make sure everyone is available for the entire time it takes for the startup draft. That's why I am saying "if" we use a programme. I will look into it when I get a free afternoon but if most here are happy with the Ottoneu interface, then I'd rather we keep it on here as it can be a pain to have everyone sign up to something like Couchmanagers. Will keep you all updated.
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Is Ottoneu's draft setup itself not good enough? I've always had fine experiences with it in the past.
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Welcome! I was going to do some research and reading into programmes either this weekend or next. Almost all leagues I have previously been in have used Couchmanagers when using a programme to draft. So if we are to use a programme, then it is likely to be Couchmanagers.
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hi,
joined the league tonight. this thread reads that the draft is march 6 & 7. curious what program we are using to help the league draft.
thanks
dewey & the rocket
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Fine with me. Thanks.
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That weekend is good for me
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Any major issues please let me know either here or message me directly. I will try make things work for most but I can’t accommodate everyone’s needs. Thank you for all your patience through this! Look forward to drafting.
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Most of you have completed the vote, thank you for doing so. After examining the results, it’s clear most people want a later draft (6 out of 9 selected the “later” option). I have made the decision we will draft March 6-7 (a Saturday and Sunday). I feel this allows for more free agents to be picked up, MLB rules hopefully made clearer, a little bit of Spring Training and also allows for several weeks of our own trades in Ottoneu before the season starts.
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I appreciate the input. Would be great if most people would respond to the survey by Monday night at the latest, if not I will just decide a weekend for the draft.
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Nothing unmovable on the horizon for me but think later the better for more info.
Afternoon (from 2pm EST onward) is much much better for me as Ill (hopefully) have the two little ones napping.
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Anytime, weekends are good. I taught we would do it later in order to know how the league is planning, DH in National League?, etc. But I'm good with what you decide.
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I am good on the weekends as well.
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Happy New Year everyone! I have created a poll to get some feedback on what weekend suits everyone best for draft. Please respond as soon as possible as I think it's important we have a date set in stone in order for everyone to make themselves available - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MCSPJ5T
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Have set up a Slack, join if you can. Here is the link - https://join.slack.com/t/catscradleworkspace/shared_invite/zt-kr90hno0-9ad0_9liZ6d0S6Aa~Bt1Tw
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I think Slack would be best. Discord can be quite annoying. I will set a Slack up in the next 24 hours and post a link in here if everyone is happy with that.
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My only preference with communication medium is that it's on a platform Facebook doesn't own.
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I would lean towards Discord or Slack.
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Signal?
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Slack?
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Paonia - have messaged you directly incase you still have any lineup questions. Re setting up a chat - I was going to set up something closer to draft date next year but happy to do so now to make comms easier. Would people prefer discord or whatsapp? Do not feel you have to join, I will continue to post most important matters on this message board so people can refer back to it but would be good to have designated place for communication instead of everything going through here.
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Season's Greetings All - happy to see the league full, and definitely think a two day auction makes sense. Curious about the lineups - seem excessively deep to me, why 2C's in particular? (that said, I might need to re-read the rules on inning totals). Should we set up a discord/whatsapp for easier comms?
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Apologies for the delay in response I have been away. Should have made clear that we will split it up - over the course of two days sounds good to me if others are happy with that? Lineups are set daily and comprise of 2 Cs, 1B, 2B, SS, MI, 3B, 5 OFs, UTIL, 5 SPs and 5 RPs.
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Hello everyone and happy holidays! Glad to be part of this league. I would also prefer splitting the auction over two days. Would be a lot for one sitting. Also, does anyone know the lineup which is going to be used ? One catcher ? 5 outfield ? Thanks!
Average Joe’s on
December 25, 2020 3:12 PM
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Hey guys. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas. I would prefer the draft be split over two days like the previous owners. That's usually how the start-up Ottoneu leagues I've been in have done it.
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I've seen it usually takes between 6-8 hours, so I would prefer to split that up.
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A new league draft will take several hours, maybe think about doing it over 2 days?
Brown Note🎶 on
December 22, 2020 11:51 AM
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Glad to have the league now full. Welcome! Just to reaffirm that the current draft date is not set in stone. Closer to the time we will see what works best for everyone.
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We have a few more interested who should be joining in the coming days. Feel free to invite people you think would be committed to this league!
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Just so everyone is aware - the draft date is preliminary. Once we have a full league we can all decide a date that suits best.
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Welcome to Cat's Cradle! A brand-new league designated for committed players willing to have regular discussions about all things baseball.
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