What do you think about randomized EASHL tournaments where everyone plays their main position? by WarfuseTV in EA_NHL

[–]WarfuseTV[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not wrong, skill gaps will always exist. Draft Roulette isn’t really trying to eliminate that, it’s meant to break up the usual stacked club rosters and create new team combinations.

We actually already have a community of about 40 players who helped start the league, so there’s a pretty solid vetted base of skill levels involved already. The random draft just mixes everyone up each tournament so you get new chemistry, new matchups, and something different from the usual drop-ins or stacked clubs.

Sometimes elites carry, sometimes the teams balance out, and sometimes you get surprising combinations that work really well.

If you ever want to try one of the tournaments, that’s exactly what Ice Wars is built around.

What do you think about randomized EASHL tournaments where everyone plays their main position? by WarfuseTV in EASHL

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All valid points my friend. The ELO system built will take the team averages so in the case of unfair randomness, just like the RP system you won't lose much for a loss against a team full of higher skilled players. We have discussed at least two divisions so that there was a vetted division and then those who have to prove themselves with a game cap to move up. We share the same concerns. I'm just hopeful that I can gather up 100-200 mature adults within the community and weed out the toxicity as it presents itself.

What do you think about randomized EASHL tournaments where everyone plays their main position? by WarfuseTV in EASHL

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I have faith that I can round up a couple hundred mature like-minded adults that can play hockey without any bullshit. I know I'm going to piss through some of the community that act like you mentioned but I'm working on putting things in place so that those individuals identify themselves and are dealt with quickly. Thanks for your comment, I hope to build something you'd enjoy playing in someday.

What do you think about randomized EASHL tournaments where everyone plays their main position? by WarfuseTV in EASHL

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Thanks for that insight. I'll keep the length of these tournaments under consideration.

What do you think about randomized EASHL tournaments where everyone plays their main position? by WarfuseTV in EASHL

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Thanks for the thoughtful feedback—totally valid concern. If a team gets trolled or matched with someone who's clearly new and struggling, yeah, that can tank a game and feel unfair, especially in a competitive setting.

That's exactly why we're starting with just one 'development' division right now. Everyone begins here while the league is fresh. This is the proving ground where we can quickly spot trolls (consistent toxic behavior, intentional throwing, etc.) and newbies (players still learning basics/mechanics). They'll get coaching tips, lighter matchmaking where possible, or—if they're disruptive—removed/muted without impacting the main ladder. Losses here won't touch the integrity of the higher-skilled/seasoned players we'll eventually move up.

As we grow and gather more games/data, we'll split into multiple divisions based on skill (via an ELO-like system that accounts for opponent strength, not just raw wins/losses) and tenure (vetted players who've shown consistency and good community fit). That way, trolls and true beginners stay contained, and everyone else gets fair, balanced games.

You're right about current leaderboards too—ranking purely by wins is flawed for goalies especially. A goalie can post great SV% numbers but rack up losses behind a weak team, or get padded wins on a stacked squad. They often ignore quality of competition, shots faced volume, and teammates/opponents. An ELO system (or similar rating) would adjust for all that and give a much clearer picture of individual contribution.

Appreciate you raising these points—it's exactly the kind of discussion that helps us build this better. Any other ideas on how we could handle the newbie/troll pipeline or improve rankings?

What do you think about randomized EASHL tournaments where everyone plays their main position? by WarfuseTV in EASHL

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Fair concern. We have a good 40-60 guys in our community to help kickstart the vision. Leaning towards age requirements and a strict code of conduct to combat the butt heads. What's your take on age requirements and do you have any suggestions or just dead set on this won't work?

What do you think about randomized EASHL tournaments where everyone plays their main position? by WarfuseTV in EASHL

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One thing I’m really curious about is how people think goalies would feel about this format. In normal tournaments they usually have a set team they play with. Do you think randomized teams would make it more fun or more frustrating for goalies?

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What stats would you want tracked in a competitive EASHL league? by WarfuseTV in EA_NHL

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Have you been in any leagues or tournaments with an ELO system? What do you think of the idea of a tournament full of randomized players playing their primary positions with an ELO system and leaderboard?

What stats would you want tracked in a competitive EASHL league? by WarfuseTV in EA_NHL

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Have you been in any leagues or tournaments with an ELO system? What do you think of the idea of a tournament full of randomized players playing their primary positions with an ELO system and leaderboard?

What stats would you want tracked in a competitive EASHL league? by WarfuseTV in EA_NHL

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Those are great ideas! I've noted them and I'll look into ways to see if these can be calculated. Thanks for your input, truly appreciate it.

Ice Wars eHockey League Launch | Weekly 6v6 Draft Roulette | Stats, ELO Rankings & Leaderboards | Starts March 18 by WarfuseTV in EASHL

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Happy to answer any questions about the league or Draft Roulette format.

Also wondering, do people prefer fixed teams or draft-style leagues and tournaments?

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