Madden 13 Online *NON-SIM* 3rd Annual Prize League

[Omegaice]

Originally Posted by MaCruz

As for a set time, I'll pick a time for the 2nd Group. Probably 12:00 noon Est time.

Would it be possible to slide that start time on the 24th to the right a few hours? To accommodate for the West Coast's work schedules?

[MaCruz]

Originally Posted by Mr. J

Alright....donation has been deposited in your paypal MaC Dog!!

That's right. Call me Big Dog!

Originally Posted by Omegaice

Would it be possible to slide that start time on the 24th to the right a few hours? To accommodate for the West Coast's work schedules?

Aren't you up anyway during that time? I see you're online at like 8:00am EST.

[Omegaice]

Originally Posted by MaCruz

Aren't you up anyway during that time? I see you're online at like 8:00am EST.

Yes I am! But government computers do not play nice with PayPal.

[MaCruz]

Originally Posted by Omegaice

Yes I am! But government computers do not play nice with PayPal.

What do you mean? Like there's a delay with outgoing transactions?

[Omegaice]

Originally Posted by MaCruz

What do you mean? Like there's a delay with outgoing transactions?

That website along with ebay & some others are blocked during working hours.

[MaCruz]

Originally Posted by Omegaice

That website along with ebay & some others are blocked during working hours.

So what time are we looking at?

I have to be sitting at my desk for the first hour for incoming donations meaning I have to be present to post to clarify that I received donations so members will know they officially picked that team up. There will be plenty of teams left though but I can probably start it maybe 2:00pm EST. We'll see since it's less than 3 weeks away.

[Omegaice]

Originally Posted by MaCruz

So what time are we looking at?

I have to be sitting at my desk for the first hour for incoming donations meaning I have to be present to post to clarify that I received donations so members will know they officially picked that team up. There will be plenty of teams left though but I can probably start it maybe 2:00pm EST. We'll see since it's less than 3 weeks away.

Honestly, it doesn't matter. You run the money & so you set the time. It's easier for me to sneak out @ noon on Friday's vice 10am, that's all. I'll be there regardless of time, I just may have to come up with a "Dental" appointment!

[MaCruz]

Effective Immediately!

Battlescarredshogun and myself decided that we'll go ahead and accept donations from anyone that wants to join starting now.

• Dates will remain in effect. Owners from Season 2 of Madden 2012 have until August 23rd to donate for their team they own from Season 2. You still must let me know if you're keeping your team so we don't get confused when August 24th comes.

• Those that are new, or didn't play all of Season 2 of Madden 2012. You are considered in the 2nd Group. If you're serious in joining the League. Send me a PM so I can give you my PayPal address as I don't want to disclose my address on the forum for that long period of time. In the PayPal message, let me know exactly who you are and I will get to it promptly. Once you have donated the $10 to the League. You will wait until August 24th to claim a team by posting on this thread which will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Madden 2012 Season 2 Owners List
pillBOXhat - Texans
dmoneysb - Titans
l.turner3 - Eagles
Lord_Stewie - Patriots
BattleScarredShogun - Raiders
nyraiderfan - Chargers
aheadofmytime - 49ers $10 on 8/7/12
skillivey - Giants
RL10529 - Ravens
Berhanu - Cowboys $10 on 8/7/12
warped71 - Steelers
dmvallstar - Panthers $10 on 8/7/12
imsarcastic - Vikings
steeler875 - Bengals

Owners that officially donated for their 2013 team:
1. Berhanu - Cowboys $10 on 8/7/12
2. dmvallstar - Panthers $10 on 8/7/12
3. aheadofmytime - 49ers $10 on 8/7/12


Owners from the 2nd Group that donated and pending for a 2013 team:
1. FlyAsomughaFly $10 on 8/9/12



League Balance: $40

Those that are wondering about switching teams, here's some of the answers based on experience running the Madden Leagues.

• Once Week 1 has been been played and you want to switch to a different team. You must donate an additional cost of that team. For example... You donated $8 for the Broncos in August. You already played Week 1 with the Broncos and you noticed that the Packers ($10) are available to the public and want to switch to them starting Week 2. That owner must donate another $10 to the League to switch. No exceptions! If you end up quitting because of your busy schedule or just because you're losing. You will not receive a refund from me. Simply because it's considered wasting my time. The only exception is you can quit the League and receive a full refund before Week 1 is played. Anything after, there's no refunds.
  
• Regarding Owners from Group A. If you decline to not keep your team from Season 2 of Madden 12. You cannot select a random team just because the team you have is expected to drop once Madden 13 finalizes team overall ratings. If an Owner declines their current team, then they will be moved to Group B where it's first-come, first-served starting August 24.
  
• When Owners from Group A & Group B have donated for their teams. You can negotiate with other owners as far as switching teams. Work it out between the both of you, but everything must be finalize before Week 1 kicks off which is still TBA.
  
• Don't forget that this thread on Blu-ray.com is headquarters. We all communicate via thread posts, and Private Messaging and on occasion through PSN. I know some of you have Phone #'s and communicate with text messaging but lets get in the habit of using Private Messaging. I'm cool with text messages but that should be used as a last resort when PM's, or PSN messages are not being replied. Also please do not disclose your Phone #'s on this forum. I'm not responsible if your Phone # falls in to the wrong hands so that's why I strongly suggest that you contact your opponents via PM's, thread posts, or PSN messages. When I do collect Phone #'s, I never disclose them to anyone unless that Owner allows me to.

[MaCruz]

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[warped71]

I am still waiting on word about if FAs and trades are going to be a part of this league before I make my decision to join, but there has to be a better way to selecting leftover teams than first come first served. I'm sure people will be hovering around their comps to post as soon as the clock strikes midnight on the 24th, which would put me at a severe disadvantage working 3rd shift and working at this time leaving me to pick the leftovers when I get off. Not to mention the different time zones....the east coast hits midnight one hour earlier than me in the midwest giving them an extra hour to take their team.

don't mean to gripe but there just has to be a better way

[MaCruz]

Originally Posted by warped71

I am still waiting on word about if FAs and trades are going to be a part of this league before I make my decision to join, but there has to be a better way to selecting leftover teams than first come first served. I'm sure people will be hovering around their comps to post as soon as the clock strikes midnight on the 24th, which would put me at a severe disadvantage working 3rd shift and working at this time leaving me to pick the leftovers when I get off. Not to mention the different time zones....the east coast hits midnight one hour earlier than me in the midwest giving them an extra hour to take their team.

don't mean to gripe but there just has to be a better way

We're open to suggestions so let us know. I was going to set a time (not midnight) where I'll be there to see who posts first live.

[dmvallstar]

[QUOTE=MaCruz;6299348]We're open to suggestions so let us know. I was going to set a time (not midnight) where I'll be there to see who posts first live.[/QUOTE

You could do it at 3:30 or at 4:30 est

[MaCruz]

Originally Posted by dmvallstar

You could do it at 3:30 or at 4:30 est

Those times are a possibility.

[MaCruz]

If you're going to donate the $10 in advance. Please send me a PM by Sunday. Again I'll be on vacation starting this Monday August 13, and will be gone all week including the weekend. If you you end up sending me a PM when I'm gone, I'll reply when I get back. Today is the day I'll be mostly active but I'll try to get to messages this weekend if I can.

I'm not going to disclose my PayPal address on the forum just as a precaution.

[Mr. J]

You got mine?

[MaCruz]

I thought I did, but I probably misplaced it. Send it again please.

[Mr. J]

Have you lost your mind? I paypal'd you $30 to ensure my team. You betterun-misplaced it

[MaCruz]

Jayvo Please

[MaCruz]

Originally Posted by MaCruz

If you're going to donate the $10 in advance. Please send me a PM by Sunday. Again I'll be on vacation starting this Monday August 13, and will be gone all week including the weekend. If you you end up sending me a PM when I'm gone, I'll reply when I get back. Today is the day I'll be mostly active but I'll try to get to messages this weekend if I can.

I'm not going to disclose my PayPal address on the forum just as a precaution.

Effective Immediately!

Battlescarredshogun and myself decided that we'll go ahead and accept donations from anyone that wants to join starting now.

• Dates will remain in effect. Owners from Season 2 of Madden 2012 have until August 23rd to donate for their team they own from Season 2. You still must let me know if you're keeping your team so we don't get confused when August 24th comes.

• Those that are new, or didn't play all of Season 2 of Madden 2012. You are considered in the 2nd Group. If you're serious in joining the League. Send me a PM so I can give you my PayPal address as I don't want to disclose my address on the forum for that long period of time. In the PayPal message, let me know exactly who you are and I will get to it promptly. Once you have donated the $10 to the League. You will wait until August 24th to claim a team by posting on this thread which will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

Madden 2012 Season 2 Owners List
pillBOXhat - Texans
dmoneysb - Titans
l.turner3 - Eagles
Lord_Stewie - Patriots
BattleScarredShogun - Raiders
nyraiderfan - Chargers
aheadofmytime - 49ers $10 on 8/7/12
skillivey - Giants
RL10529 - Ravens
Berhanu - Cowboys $10 on 8/7/12
warped71 - Steelers
dmvallstar - Panthers $10 on 8/7/12
imsarcastic - Vikings
steeler875 - Bengals

Owners that officially donated for their 2013 team:
1. Berhanu - Cowboys $10 on 8/7/12
2. dmvallstar - Panthers $10 on 8/7/12
3. aheadofmytime - 49ers $10 on 8/7/12


Owners from the 2nd Group that donated and pending for a 2013 team:
1. FlyAsomughaFly $10 on 8/9/12
2. Omegaice $10 on 8/10/12


League Balance: $50

Those that are wondering about switching teams, here's some of the answers based on experience running the Madden Leagues.

• Once Week 1 has been been played and you want to switch to a different team. You must donate an additional cost of that team. For example... You donated $8 for the Broncos in August. You already played Week 1 with the Broncos and you noticed that the Packers ($10) are available to the public and want to switch to them starting Week 2. That owner must donate another $10 to the League to switch. No exceptions! If you end up quitting because of your busy schedule or just because you're losing. You will not receive a refund from me. Simply because it's considered wasting my time. The only exception is you can quit the League and receive a full refund before Week 1 is played. Anything after, there's no refunds.
  
• Regarding Owners from Group A. If you decline to not keep your team from Season 2 of Madden 12. You cannot select a random team just because the team you have is expected to drop once Madden 13 finalizes team overall ratings. If an Owner declines their current team, then they will be moved to Group B where it's first-come, first-served starting August 24.
  
• When Owners from Group A & Group B have donated for their teams. You can negotiate with other owners as far as switching teams. Work it out between the both of you, but everything must be finalize before Week 1 kicks off which is still TBA.
  
• Don't forget that this thread on Blu-ray.com is headquarters. We all communicate via thread posts, and Private Messaging and on occasion through PSN. I know some of you have Phone #'s and communicate with text messaging but lets get in the habit of using Private Messaging. I'm cool with text messages but that should be used as a last resort when PM's, or PSN messages are not being replied. Also please do not disclose your Phone #'s on this forum. I'm not responsible if your Phone # falls in to the wrong hands so that's why I strongly suggest that you contact your opponents via PM's, thread posts, or PSN messages. When I do collect Phone #'s, I never disclose them to anyone unless that Owner allows me to.

[Mr. J]

This is the best news that I've heard all day! Sign me up