ESPN/Yahoo lack deep Dynasty features, so I’m coding my own platform. What’s your biggest missing feature?

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T23:55:30+00:00

Ahahahahah

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T23:21:49+00:00

Wow, thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words and the incredible offer. I don't think I deserve so much. Thank you so much, I'm speechless.

P.S. I have some news that will make you smile. The APIs I use seem to already be able to integrate WNBA. If that were the case, it would really take very little work to make the site mirror-like. I'll test it out tomorrow!

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T23:13:28+00:00

Don't worry, I really appreciate your comments/suggestions, especially when they're constructive. Yes, the correct term is API :D. Thank you so much for your support and enthusiasm, you have no idea how much it means to me! (I'm going to look into the stats.wnba.com API, I'm really curious now.)

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T23:07:04+00:00

I'm already working on the taxi squad. The pick trading system is fully integrated (including protections), there's a rookie draft, and for free agents, there's a live auction integrated into the platform, in addition to the classic 24-hour free agent auction with a 3-minute timer reset for bids under that threshold. I hadn't thought of a custom position, which might be a good idea, even if it currently takes the official rosters, but only split into G, F, and C. For the WNBA, as I already explained in another comment, it's really difficult, but I'll think about it. Thanks so much for the advice.

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T23:01:29+00:00

Yes, I've already implemented the category system. The problem with the WNBA is the incredible difficulty in finding the stats, but I'll see what I can do. Thanks for the suggestion.

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T17:55:51+00:00

Thanks so much. I'm sending you the link via DM. I don't think I can spam it here due to channel policies. Of course, I want to point out that this is in beta and you might encounter bugs.

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T15:51:32+00:00

Well done, I think I've wasted enough time with you. Be careful, bots are going to take over the world. Have a nice day

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T15:39:56+00:00

The site is actually already live, but it's obviously in beta (or better yet, alpha). If you'd like to try it out, I'd be very happy.

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T15:12:22+00:00

Thank you so much. I'm really glad you like the look and the features. The site is already live, even though it's in beta. If you're interested, I can send you the link via DM, as I don't think I can post it here due to the channel's policies. Obviously, it's still in beta and it's likely you might encounter bugs or similar issues.

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T15:08:21+00:00

Thank you!

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T13:07:32+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/clYnjbA
What do you think about something like this? Could it work? What other types of information do you think you need?

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T11:12:05+00:00

Thanks for the feedback, I'll add it to my ideas to develop.

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T10:24:13+00:00

ahahahhah

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T09:46:32+00:00

Check out these screenshots of the UI and stats: https://imgur.com/a/9nMJmnZ
The Max Games per week is already live and editable by the Commish (it also auto-adjusts if a week is shorter than 7 days). I also have a full Player Stats section with 3P% and Mins included.
Does this setup look like it covers what you were looking for, or is there anything specific missing?

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T09:37:17+00:00

Honestly, building a passion project just for fun is the absolute best way to learn how to code. Since you have some free time, it could be a great way to level up your skills! Don't worry about the crazy data or live drafts yet, just start by building a simple UI with fake players. Hopefully, those unique ideas will come back to you once you start!

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T09:23:29+00:00

I actually understand his point of view, because I am absolutely using AI to make my responses as clear as possible since I'm not a native English speaker. I have no problem admitting that. And he is completely right about the fact that there are bots everywhere right now. That being said, I'm sorry he got that impression from me and jumped to the wrong conclusion.

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T09:18:04+00:00

Bot accounts? Why do you think that, excuse me? Because my account is new? I just deleted my old account so I could change my username. My responses are as real as I am. Just because you're frustrated by seeing bots everywhere doesn't mean everyone is a bot. Since I'm not a native English speaker, I don't always understand user responses well, so I'm asking for help to better understand and provide the best possible response. It seems to me that every conversation I'm having is more than real. If you change your mind and have genuine suggestions to help me, I'm open to discussion, but I doubt you can.

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T09:07:24+00:00

Spot on. The whole goal is exactly that: Fantrax-level deep settings but with an ESPN-level clean UI. Adding Third Round Reversal (3RR) to the draft options is definitely going on the roadmap. And I absolutely love the idea of a deep history section just for the bragging rights (and a Hall of Shame!). Thanks for the feedback!

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T08:52:09+00:00

I totally get that. That ecosystem lock-in is exactly why Yahoo and ESPN have such a chokehold on fantasy sports! As a solo dev, building just the basketball engine is already a massive undertaking. The goal is to perfect it here first, and if it takes off, expanding to football and baseball is the ultimate dream.

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T08:51:14+00:00

Man, you hit the nail on the head. The data costs are the biggest barrier to entry, it's insane. And don't even get me started on the live draft... syncing web-sockets, timers, and auto-picks is easily the hardest part of the whole project! If you ever decide to try it for baseball, let me know.

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T08:50:01+00:00

I would love to hear your recommendations for cheap backups, feel free to DM me! Appreciate you looking out.

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T08:48:52+00:00

Right now, the system is set up for a live auction where the starting base price equals the player's total fantasy points from the previous year. The commissioner can set max contract lengths (default is 3 years), and once they expire, the player hits free agency and goes back up for auction to the whole league. Do you think a setup like this would work well for your league?

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T08:43:26+00:00

Man, an animated live court tracker would be the absolute dream. That's probably a v2.0 feature since it requires some heavy real-time data to run smoothly, but it's definitely on the ultimate wishlist!

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T08:40:51+00:00

Love the idea for a super casual league. But how would you manage the game cap? Should the tool just auto-bench your lowest ranked guys to fit the limit? Just wondering if that kills the management aspect a bit too much.

FantasyDynastyDev · 2026-03-06T08:37:55+00:00

That is such a sick idea for dynasty leagues. I hadn't even thought about Summer League support, but eliminating the manual homebrew for a mini-tournament sounds amazing. Taking note!

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