Wow you guys are really old I'm still [Insert believable youngish age here], lol!
When I first started this Graeme was the first man I reached out to. He unfortunately spent a couple weeks of his spare time looking through old hard drives for the Sim and he couldn't track it down; he did say that he did have plans to re-work on it however (at that point) he just couldn't (my understanding: the files are so old he cannot open them to edit on his system).
Therefore the four month journey to track down a copy then a somewhat 'updated' database (that wasn't from 2003) has led to getting to this point.
I'd love to see RLSIM updated - somehow take into account the stats etc you guys get your hands on that would overall help make the sim, my comp and any other competition better.
There are just two things I need to take into consideration with it:
1. All of those previous comps etc had a good run, but have ended for one reason or another. Lack of time from the person running it? Lack of interest from new coaches or ideas keeping them from blossoming?
2. Working out what WE need vs. want in the simulator and who to entrust with the role of updating it.
I have absolutely no issue funding part 2, but in order to be able to 'sell' the investment (
to my wife) I need to solve part 1.
Which is why I started the Online Rugby League, the Wordpress website front end with the aim to be 'fox-newsy' with news articles, statistics etc for those participating, following or just passing by to be entertained yet up-to-date and knowing what is happening throughout our competition.
The Grandstand Forums (the Forums) obviously established for trading/bidding and operating of the competition - but is also a place where we are hoping not only our coaches but maybe the odd footy fan or two will hang out provide feedback on the competition, what we are doing right/what we aren't and continue to work on improving it.
It is also where I had hoped to introduce this very subject of the RLSIM re-write, getting input from everyone on what would make it easier and better on all levels.
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Design wise as previously stated I went with Russ cause I like his work and already had a license. Obviously changed the colour scheme and drew some inspiration from BroncosHQ with the sidebar design (graphics are far from my strong point so went basic). I am trying to keep things simple across the board yet avoid boring!
My to do list forum wise:
- Additional Ribbon for O.G Members of the forum (first 50).
- Some sort of way to make the inaugural coaches stand out (thinking coloured username but not sure)
- Set up decent looking prefixes for the sections that need them.
Maybe find a way to add the NRL Ladder to the sidebar (replacing my entire sidebar) in the Rugby League discussion section.
But would love any suggestions or tips to further improve overall.
Really appreciate all of your feedback on everything, like you just a guy trying to enjoy the game of Rugby League.
I would say good luck to all this weekend but two of our teams are bathing themselves on beaches and the other two are head to head so by the end of the weekend only one of us are going to be happy...
