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    Customizing a Magnetic Field Cover

    in Game Boards

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Long island EFL said:

    Which do you recommend?

    I recommend the, "peel and stick vinyl." My experience with the peel and stick vinyl has been excellent.

    The problem I'm having with the magnetic field cover is illustrated in the following two videos.

    The first video is my straight-from-the-factory Ultimate field with two Tudor motion generators. The little plastic peep is #46 my MVP of my Fruit Bowl.

     

    Here is #46 on the 300 magnetic field cover on top of my Ultimate field.

     

    The 300 magnetic field cover muffles the Buzzzzz of the motion generators (which some long-suffering loved-ones might appreciate) but it also affects the speed and straightness of #46.

    It's worth noting that the first video takes only 10 seconds for the 100 yard dash. The second video takes about 4 seconds just to reach the 25 yard line.

    I tried five of my best Kickoff Returners on the 300 magnetic field cover and the results were similar. The little plastic peeps moved about half-as-fast and turned rather than running straight. So now I'm thinking I won't use my 300 magnetic field cover for the remainder of my games.

    Tudor states this on their webpage, "Why use a Field Cover? Field Covers are great for two reasons. First, they deliver an authentic NCAA experience. You'll feel like you're playing on the real college field! And second, they often improve the performance of your board ...Also suitable for framing." I think I will frame mine.

    Enjoy the Journey.    T43.    ⚡🏈♾️

    Customizing a Magnetic Field Cover

    in Game Boards

    Posted

    37 minutes ago, Daryl Collins said:

     I can’t wait to see some of the games highlights from this field!

    I ran into a bit of a puzzler. 🤔 The magnetic field cover is acting like a damper. The players are running  a lot slower. 

    I'm still planning to play my next game on the 300 field cover. 😃👍

    Enjoy the Journey.    T43.     ⚡🏈♾️

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    Customizing a Magnetic Field Cover

    in Game Boards

    Posted

    I wanted to try the magnetic field covers — but I didn't really want an NFL or college field cover — so I set about customizing a Michigan State Spartans magnetic field cover.

    300 is one of my favorite comic books (Frank Miller) and movies (Zach Snyder). So I decided to use the art work from both to create my custom magnetic field cover. 

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    My first step was to scrub away SPARTANS from both End Zone. I used a regular wet, dishwashing sponge.

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    The Tudor ink, or Tudor acrylic paint, or whatever it is, came off very easily. Too easy actually. I suspect it will be susceptible to scratching.

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    Then I wiped away the debris with just a paper towel.100_4081.png.1256a8d46f6b4bc8d82de584e85513ba.png

    In about the length of time it takes to have a molar pulled and a titanium implant screwed into my jaw, the End Zone was mostly white.

    Yes, I know from experience. Tuesday was NO FUN.

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    I masked off the End Zone and splattered it with Liquitex acrylic ink like the Movie Poster for the movie the 300.

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    I created a stencil for the 300 and used a red Sharpie to write 300 on the magnetic vinyl.

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    I thought it came out okay.

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    Then it was time to do the other End Zone. I chose those wonderful words from King Leonidas as he is kicking the Persian Messenger into the well.

    100_4118.png.7d2e2c157391ba50d2e2e5752408cf9d.pngJust like that I have my custom magnetic field cover.

    This is kind of the 'Chicken or Egg' question. Which came first the 300 electric football field or the team called the 300?

    For right now there isn't an 300 electric football team but I'm sure I can remedy that. 😉👍 I will play out the remainder of my 2024 Draft games on the 300 field.

    Enjoy the Journey.  T43  ⚡🏈♾️

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    Painting issues

    in Figure Painting and Detailing

    Posted

    Was the purple wet when you applied the white?

    If yes then I would guess that is the problem. If no, then I would guess the white paint was too thin. A vigorous shaking may help the white paint hold its shape.

    Enjoy the Journey.   T43.   ⚡🏈♾️

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    NFL going to XFL kickoffs, are you?

    in Strategy and Gameplay

    Posted

    2 hours ago, Coach Shawn said:

    Are any of you planning on changing your EF rules to match this?

    I'm ahead of the Kick Off curve in my league. If you watch some of my videos from 2023 you will see that my kicker lines up on the 35 yard line (like the new rule). ✅

    I line up my 10 kicking team players on the receiving team 20 yard line. I line up my 9 receiving team players on the receiving team 10 yard line. I keep 2 kick returners back and I alternate the kick receiver. ✅

    None of the players move until the kick returner catches the ball. ✅

    Works great for me. 😃👍

    Enjoy the Journey.     T43.     ⚡🏈♾️

    P.S. I can provide statistics from last season if there's interest. 

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    2024 Long Island EFL Cincinnati Bengals

    in Figure Painting and Detailing

    Posted

    6 hours ago, NO Dave said:

    I'm moving this thread to "Figure Painting". No Uni-Forms here.

    Hi NO Dave. Are you refereeing at TudorCon24 this year? 

    Do you mean the Bengals are painted and have decals and the Bengals pictured are not Uni-Forms?

    Or did you mean that you believe the Bengals are painted with decals and I should refrain from Uni-Form comments in any place except Uni-forms?

    That said, I also mentioned bases. Does that mean you will move my comment about bases out of Figure Painting and Detailing and into Bases and Invisibles? Should I refrain from mentioning bases in any place except Bases and Invisibases?

    I'm just looking for clarification of this Posting Rule:

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    • Please do not “hijack” a forum thread by changing the subject line. If you want to change the subject, please start a new message thread. We expect new subjects to be in a new message thread.

    I didn't intend to hijack the subject. My comments just kind of flowed from what I saw in the pictures. Thank you.

    Enjoy the Journey    T43.   ⚡🏈♾️

     

     

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    2024 Long Island EFL Cincinnati Bengals

    in Figure Painting and Detailing

    Posted

    The Uni-forms look splendid. 😃👍

    I do question his choice of a white base at WR. In my experience the white Tudor convention bases were not the plastic to come out of the mold. I believe that is reinforced by the fact Tudor isn't making the white plastic bases anymore. 🕷️ My Spidey-senses are telling me the white base won't make it to the end of the season.

    On the other hand the Polo Green bases are good at Wide Receiver and tailback so I'm understanding that decision completely. Both should get better with time.

    Only time will tell. ⏰  Enjoy the Journey     T43.   ⚡🏈♾️

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    Eagles

    in The Showcase – Photo Gallery

    Posted · Edited by Terry43

    Both teams look awesome. 😃👍

    Either team will look great on the ITZ Blitz bases you have coming in the mail.

    I noticed Tudor has silver convention bases in again so I order a bunch of those. The original Tudor silver bases weren't very good so I'm hoping this new batch of plastic will be better.

    I also ordered the college Spartans magnetic field cover. I'm gonna change the field cover from the Michigan State Spartans to the Halo Spartans. That will be a challenge for me.

    Enjoy the Journey    T43.   ⚡🏈♾️

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    Bears at Lions (Wildcard)

    in Playing Solitaire

    Posted

    15 hours ago, Greg F said:

    This game got wild!  Final 44-41 Lions on walk-off FG.

    Seems kind of normal for my league. As in real football, speed kills in electric football. You have some very fast bases at your skill positions.

    Enjoy the Journey.    T43.    ⚡🏈♾️

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    LSU Repeats

    in News and Announcements

    Posted

    This is gonna hurt Coach Collins' feelings — to see the Tide lose two national championship bids in one year — but I kinda like the purple and gold. Go Tigers!

    Enjoy the Journey    T43.    ⚡🏈♾️

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    S4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BAMA VS LSU

    in Playing Solitaire

    Posted

    19 minutes ago, Jayethekxng said:

    then i throw to the intended target.

    So, you throw the little football with your hand? If that's what you mean then I believe that is marvelous. 😃👍 In my opinion a lot better than a TTQB. Though I'm not sure why you need to bump the board. 🤔

    From the videos it appears you are using a Beenutt PAC-12 quarterback. It's a nice sculpt. 🏆

    In my experience a Passing team will beat a Running team most of the time. If LSU has a great receiving corp then I'd bet my money on them.

    Enjoy the Journey.     T43.    ⚡🏈♾️

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    S4 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP BAMA VS LSU

    in Playing Solitaire

    Posted

    38 minutes ago, Jayethekxng said:

    Kenny Lowe beats Thomas Pearsall deep and Ian McCall puts it on the 💵

    How do you do passing? I'm sure you've told us but I couldn't find your description.

    Seems like LSU is leaning heavy on the pass to stay in this game.

    Enjoy the Journey.    T43.    ⚡🏈♾️

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    Santa Claus arrived early (part 3)

    in Bases and Invisibases

    Posted

    I'm in the middle of quite an exciting electric football journey. It's like a trip 60 years into the past and the year is somewhere between 1971 and 1974. The location is a factory in either Haiti or China and 184 single-clip bases are starting life as liquid green plastic. The liquid plastic is injected into a mold and 24 single-clip bases come out of the mold.

    Those 24 bases joined with over 300 of their brothers and sisters and made the journey across the Pacific Ocean to the United States. They got placed on a shelf and there they sat for next 60 years. Untweaked. Unplayed with. Unrealized potential.

    I found them on eBay and purchased them. That was my post on 'Santa Claus arrived early'.

    As I announced in, 'Santa Claus arrived early (part 2)' I've created eight new teams. Each team has 23 players and I tweaked all 184 players. In the tweaking process 33 proved impossible to tweak. 80 remain to be realized.

    Joyously the 184 bases are tweaked, played with, and their potential is in the process of blossoming.

    ________________________

    Angels of Avalon TB #37: 97 yards rushing on 6 carries; 1 TD

    Angels of Avalon TB #26: 39 yards on 7 carries; 2 TDs

    Angels of Avalon HB #9: 77 yards rushing on 5 carries; 1 TD

    Angels of Avalon TE #81: 151 kick return yards; 2 TDs; Recovered Onside Kick.

    Trans-Am Javelins TB #34: 133 yards rushing on 14 carries; 2 TDs

    Baja Blast TB #22: 146 yards rushing on 13 carries; 2 TDs

    Baja Blast TE #91: 90 receiving yards; 189 kick return yards; 2 TDs

    Baja Blast QB #15: 85 yards rushing on 9 carries; 1 TD; 1 PAT

    Baja Blast WR #6: 9 yards receiving; 52 kick return yards; 3 PATs

    Meteor Storm TB #31: 288 yards rushing on 7 carries; 3 TDs; 1 PAT

    Meteor Storm WR #9: 273 kick return yards; 2 TDs

    Meteor Storm WR #5: 181 kick return yards; 1 TD

     

    Enjoy the Journey    T43.   ⚡🏈♾️

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    Diamond Dawgs vs Metallians up next.

     

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    Dolphins at Chargers (Wildcard)

    in Playing Solitaire

    Posted

    In the first video it appears the Chargers pull guard #52 to block the Dolphins' Edge Rusher #1. Guard #52 turns #1 right around and Chargers' Tackle #3 seals the edge. Beautiful. Chargers' WR #13 blocks the Dolphins' cornerback to the inside and Ekelar runs behind the WR for a First Down. Just like real football. Beautiful.

    4 hours ago, Greg F said:

    Watch #30 clear the pile and turn back North to South.

    This is an uncanny ability and I search for it in my Tudor bases, ITZ bases, and Buzzball bases. Most bases follow the base in front of them and end up getting a small gain. Then along comes the really uncanny base that is able to bounce to the outside. I see that Ekelar is on an ITZ green base. Is that base the CL-2 Formula 100 GREEN Standard Base ?

    If it is the formula 100 then your experience matches mine. My ITZ Formula 100 and formula 55 bases are rigid enough to bounce to the outside. The softer plastic (in my experience) seems more inclined to cling to the base in front. I'm not entirely sure what the Klingbeil brothers mean by, "... a high level of athleticism."

    5 hours ago, Greg F said:

    So weird how these players/bases have personalities of their own

    Yes, they do have a personality of their own. Finding that personality is part of the fun.

    Enjoy the Journey    T43.    ⚡🏈♾️

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    Santa Claus arrived early (part 2)

    in Bases and Invisibases

    Posted

    13 hours ago, Daryl Collins said:

    I realize what I want to see is top box art for the new teams.

    Thank you. Disclaimer: Most of the art work is stolen from YouTube and manipulated in Photoshop.

    100_4030.png.ec49aef22627bd9fd11bebadc2b0cdbb.pngMETEOR STORM

    100_4032.png.1843d48e5dbd13d4b305e4dec1ba21c9.pngDIAMOND DAWGS

    100_4031.png.c67b5d23663f1f416bcc645bac8ce99c.pngBAJA BLAST

    100_4034.png.f300859dcb9cefa9cd6cb1c35aeb63a2.pngMETALLIANS

    100_4035.png.6d1d4af09f82c9a28011f510050e59e1.pngWALSH DRAGONS

    100_4036.png.323ae3088d451072d63c2a058f1d7489.pngPINK PANTHERS

    100_4037.png.44e2cde92ba977446494d7daa9d86a93.pngTRANS-AM JAVELINS

    100_4039.png.9d01344f16ca294ed0b8b0cca89cc53d.pngANGELS OF AVALON

    And just for fun...

    100_4028.png.56021510433c02e588227991fbc42b20.pngHAWK IN APPLE TREE

    We have a bird feeder in our back yard that attracts birds that do not eat bird seed. 😉

    Enjoy the Journey    T43    ⚡🏈♾️

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    2024 Long Island EFL Draft and League Voting Results

    in Strategy and Gameplay

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Long island EFL said:

    Coach Joey Pizz was talkative...All the extra stops we have seen makes the game so unrealistic, but to each his own. Having played organized football as a fullback and outside linebacker, that stopping-style is not lifelike football when every single play there are three, sometimes four, or even more stops turning players around to chase the ball carrier, or pivoting, or even running. This is what coaches are calling Advanced Play? I beg to differ. We let the play unfold itself naturally without any aid or interference. It is one of the reasons I will never play in any of these tournaments, along with the $ factor to pay the winner of the tournament. We would never play by those multi-stop rules."

    I think Coach Pizz says it best. 😃👍

    Stopping and pivoting doesn't make EF 'advanced' or more 'realistic'. Stops and pivots give coaches time to think. It's like a timeout on every play. That's not very realistic. For the audience stops and pivots make it difficult to stay awake. 😴💤

    29 minutes ago, Long island EFL said:

    time we put into extreme vetting to find the best of best bases for that Draft Pool! This was a strong draft, but in reality, talk is cheap. I can't wait to see who rises to the occasion.  While new drafted bases are improving teams mightily, the other teams are also improving in the Kaizen process

    However I do take issue with the Long Island EFL's use of the word vetted. Their draft is hardly vetted.

    Where are the statistics that show how a base has performed from Pee-Wee, to High School, to College, and finally the Combine? There's no evidence that would support a Kaizen process.

    That's why my bases play at least three games (real games!) where their true metal will show. I started my draft with 184 bases and by the end of my extreme vetting process I will have 46 bases with statistics from at least 3-games for each player. That's vetting. That's Kaizen.

    That said, if I lived closer I would join the Long Island League 'cause I enjoy your camaraderie and smack talk. I believe the LIEF League is playing the most enjoyable EF in the United States. 😃👍 

    Enjoy the Journey    T43   ⚡🏈♾️

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    Santa Claus arrived early (part 2)

    in Bases and Invisibases

    Posted

    Yep, that's the one I wanted so bad it hurt.

    Of course, I wanted all the Trans-Am coupes; Ford Boss Mustang, Chevy Camaro, Dodge Charger, Plymouth Barracuda, and the AMC Javelin. I bought all the Hot Wheels and kept them next to my bed hoping I would get one of them for my Birthday or graduation. I got a Ford Falcon.

    Enjoy the Journey T43.   ⚡🏈♾️

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    Santa Claus arrived early (part 2)

    in Bases and Invisibases

    Posted

    6 hours ago, Daryl Collins said:

    I look forward to picking a favorite out of the new group.

    Thank you. After the first four games I'll have a better idea of who the favorite could be. Right now it's like Pop Warner football. The Angels are up on the Javelins 28 to 14, at halftime, and I spent a lot of the First Half re-tweaking the skill positions for both teams. I'm anticipating the same amount of time re-tweaking in the second half.

    6 hours ago, Daryl Collins said:

    More on the passing dice, please

     If I roll a D10 and a D12 at the same time, the probability that both dice will land on the same number (i.e. “doubles”) is 10/120, or 1 in 12, or 8 percent.

    If I roll a D6 and a D10 at the same time, the probability that both dice will land on the same number (i.e. “doubles”) is 6/60, or 1 in 10, or 10 percent. 

     If I roll a D6 and another D6 at the same time, the probability that both dice will land on the same number (i.e. “doubles”) is 6/36, or 1 in 6, or 17 percent.

    Interceptions run at about 2 percent in the NFL so the NFL is definitely not the model I want. But, I don't want a fifth of the passes to be interceptions (17%) so I'm going to try D6 vs D10 for the 2024 seasons.

    7 hours ago, Daryl Collins said:

    wondered how you were doing.

    Thank you. This is a very cold, snowy time in Wyoming (Mother Nature dumped 6 inches on us last night) so BIG projects are the only way to keep from going stir-crazy. So, back to the Angels and Javelins.

    Enjoy the Journey    T43.    ⚡🏈♾️

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