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Fantasy Cycling wish list
Okay, so we've reached the point where we've nearly built all the bits of the 2012 Fantasy Cycling game, only three days after it started. There's still a few things to do on the, erm, to-do list and these are they:
1) rider form graphs and stage points on their pop-up profiles (plus headshots of everyone)
2) tabs in user leagues for the different competitions
3) invite box to invite a friend
4) system emails with stage updates and previews
5) mobile version of site
all of this is scheduled to be ready for the Paris-Nice.
is there any other functionality you'd like to see? if so, comment below. we won't guarantee that we'll build it but we do try and make the game as playable and friendly as possible.
please note: this is not the place to discuss possible rule/scoring changes, as there won't be any rule/scoring changes. the rules are set for the season.
cheers!
If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.
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I see that now it's not possible to see the transfers made by other people for the upcoming stage and I agree with that, but is it possible to see these transfers when the stage has started instead of after the end of the stage (like the last year? So it's much more interesting to follow the stage... in that case, we know which riders want to do it right, which one not (if this rider is in our adversary's team). I think it's much more interesting to follow the knowing the composition of all fantasy teams.
Is there still a consistency prize?
Or has it been renamed?
no, there isn't a consistency prize. it's been replaced with a high score league, for the highest individual stage scores.
I'm not sure if this belongs in this thread, but, since this thread seems more active, thought I'd ask here....
cool, I wouldn't say it's essential, just a nice little extra.
A wish list would be useful, like they have in the official fantasy premier league game, so you can add riders you want to keep an eye on, not sure how easy it would be to implement though?
Thanks.
yeah, it's something we've considered. not quite sure how it would wok but it's something we'll probably add for next year rather than this year
Is there or not any prize for the overall classification of the year? I think it'd be the most important classification but I don't know if this year are only competitions for each race or there is also a competition for a whole of the year.
the overall prize is bragging rights and a lovely trophy.
and no, it's not the most important classification, because only a small minority of people will ever be in contention; anyone who joins now is already 1,000 points behind
Oh. I should have also mentioned. My only main internet access is via my phone (90%). So internet access is not brilliant especially as many sites do not have mobile versions. So all and all pretty much shafted. Thanks guys
guess I'll be retiring then or just stay bottom of the pile. A bit of a fizzy I know but some of us do not have the luxury of broadband, time etc...
you're hardly bottom of the pile. you're top half, after all
if you're playing any kind of game like this then putting in the time to find out who's doing what is always going to benefit you in the long run. if you don't have the time/means to do that as much as the next player then you'll be at a disadvantage whether the jerseys are shown on the fantasy game or not.
not saying it's not a worthwhile idea, just that it won't result in a level playing field.
It doesn't take that much to bookmark a few of the key pages on the official tour site; results, stage profiles etc, put them in a folder and open with one click. That gives you quick access to all the key info. Quicker than using the info on the fantasy site.
After that you'll need to do some research if you want to be even in the top 50, let alone win.
I really do not see how a 'current' leaders jersey takes away from research. As we all know somebody could have 'form' yet totally stuff up on a stage, get caught behind a crash. Having a gentle reminder on who is wearing what jersey is helpful. I work earlies and am in my bed 8pm. I do not have time to go trawling the internet to see if cav is wearing yellow going into the mountains on le tour. To call up the rider profile and see that a rider is still holding the leaders/point/kom or whatever jersey would be useful. It does not necessarily mean that I am choosing a rider soley based on what jersey he is wearing..
I think the form indicators are of less value given the increased points available for stage finishes this time round. Yes you can grow safe points just using them but that will never replace good planning, knowledge of riders and taking a punt on the stage results.
Additionally it makes it more accessible to new or less experienced players, and in my book anything that gets people more involved with the sport is a good thing (as well as increasing traffic, dwell time and site loyalty!).
I know you've always been able to sort it by form, but having an all be it small F beside there name makes it easier to spot, Its not really a factor towards the start of a race but as we get into the final week of a grand tour, people who don't research will just pick the guys who have a D and F beside there name, knowing they will get some safe points
Because as a grand tour goes on, the "form" riders are going to be those highest up in the GC, Points and Mountains, because in this game they are scoring points every day
Quite agree Gkam84!!!
Look at the TDU site if you want to know all that info. I've got a set of about 6/7 tabs with quick access to different sections of that site and a few others.
The fun of it is doing the research, (although I still want those wheels). I especially like doing it in French and Spanish.
A more relevant point to the actual forum though is;
can we know the total amount of points different riders have scored for our team up to that point?
It's not really that important but would be fun to know. I'm sure Boassen Hagen is top of my team but who is 2nd or 3rd. Without some tedious calculating I don't know.
Maybe the rider who gets the most points in the Fantasy league overall could win the roadcc TDU Fantasy shirt prize. Perhaps Dave could give it to him in person!
What about an icon whith who is holding what jersey either on the rider list or their info window?
Thats just watering down the game and making it far to easy
As it is, i'm hating the Dream team and In form markers
you've always been able to sort the riders by form, so nothing much has really changed. it's just a bit more accessible. one of the main reasons for the redesign was to make the game easier to play. and form wasn't much help picking valverde
Hopefully this is one of the more simple requests - A latest stage score column to be added to all leagues between total score and positions changed.
I'm aware you can access this by clicking into the overall score for a total breakdown, but this would be really interesting to see at first-glance.
Cheers!
I don't know how practical this would be:
1. When you search for riders can you add a button that would list only (!) those riders that are below my current balance and (!) are available due to the other restrictions - team restrictions and star rider and domestique restrictions? It would save some time searching... Call me lazy!
I'm pretty sure when your searching for transfers you can put in the "search values below" or when you bring up the riders for the next stage it shows "add" if you can afford them. If not then you cant add them to your team.
I see that now it's not possible to see the transfers made by other people for the upcoming stage and I agree with that, but is it possible to see these transfers when the stage has started instead of after the end of the stage (like the last year? So it's much more interesting to follow the stage...
probably a css caching issue, they seem fine here. try emptying your cache.
Could we have an option to make transfers in advance.
For example i would enter what transfers i want for Sunday's stage today and then the system would automatically make those transfers (providing i have enough credits) on Saturday.
This would help make it fairer for people who are not able to log on every single day.
Thanks
Already mentioned in another post, but:
I also like the arrows, up or down, indicating whether you went up or down in the standings... Could you add a number? For example, 21+ or something that indicates number of spots jumped?
Could you also tag on an free transfer to the team that lost the most positions in a day?
And take away one from the current leader? 
+1
Currently I can see transfers made for the upcoming stage of other people, surely these should only be visible after transfers are locked to prevent other people in my mini league from knowing the changes I have made?
oops
fixed now. i think
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