Terry43

February 8

19 hours ago, Daryl Collins said:

What I need is a full game of TAP play put on YouTube on the Tudor site.

Hi Coach Collins,

These are Bryan's videos of his solitaire league play.

https://youtu.be/tkflz9_auWY?si=PaFjvU5wohQ87_uM

I'm only familiar with the TAP rules by reading them and from what I've read these Bryan Nutt videos seem very close. All three videos are about 30 minutes long which seems about right for tournament play.

Enjoy the Journey T43 ⚡🏈♾️

February 7

13 hours ago, Bob Davis said:

Every single game has a playoff feel to it; a sense of urgency.

Absolutely, Coach Davis. That do-or-die feeling commands my complete attention.

That's why I transitioned from the classic 8-game Season structure to the double elimination tournament. Losing the first game is okay. As the coach that first loss helps me figure out the weak spots, bring up players from the practice team, and do some additional tweaking. However, I (as the coach) can't afford a second loss. The pressure is on to win.

The 3-game season is an excellent way to make the game much more fun.

Enjoy the Journey. T43 ⚡🏈♾️

February 7

LOL 🤣

The Deion Sanders GIFs are a riot. 🤣

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February 6

Icing the Kicker... I must admit my little plastic peeps do get nervous... I encourage them to go behind the bleachers and do whatever they need to do...

EFHero supplemental rule...

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Icing the Kicker; This optional rule simulates the mental head games that coaches often play against an opposing team's placekicker during critical field goal attempts or Point-after tries (this does NOT apply to punts or kickoffs). Prior to any field goal attempt or PAT, if the defensive coach calls a timeout just before the snap, the placekicker must perform a 1d20 Ability Check with a Target Number of 12, subject to all modifiers (remember, a placekicker with 50 or more PR points gains a +1 bonus to all Ability Checks).

I think this is just dandy. I believe we could make it a bit more complex by adding a dice throw (d20) to account for wind velocity and soggy field conditions (Field Goal kicking is on Page 40). So, to attempt the Field Goal there's 1. the initial roll of the dice to discover if the kick is long enough, 2. and then we roll for the Wind Velocity. Anything over 16 is Gale Force and the kick is missed, Except if the kicker is a franchise player then the Gale Force number is 18. 😉 3. We should take into account the soggy field with another roll of the d20 dice. Anything over 16 is totally swampy and the kick is missed except if the kicker is a franchise kicker then the soggy field number is 18. 😉

That's a bit too realistic for me, but I understand that many coaches enjoy that level of realism.

I don't have timeouts. If I need to think about my next action I simply stop and think about it. If I decide to go for the Field Goal then I roll the dice. Here are my rules. The rules are in the Terry43 Forum profile.

A D6 determines the first number (2 —6).
A D10 determines the second number (0—9).
The yardage is measured from the line of scrimmage.
For a Field Goal to be good the yardage rolled must be longer than the actual yards of the Field Goal attempt.
If the yards rolled are less than the actual yards of the Field Goal attempt then the Field Goal was missed.
A missed field goal may be returned by the defense.
In effect, every Field Goal attempt is either good, or blocked.

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Franchise Player.

This player is usually (but not always) the most talented, popular and marketable player on the team, although he may also be a selfish and controversial diva whose shenanigans are only tolerated due to his productivity on the field.

I thought you'd like to know that all my little plastic peeps are never selfish, never controversial, and they never participate in shenanigans. They have been known to misunderstand the play and run in the wrong direction. 🤪

Enjoy the Journey T43. ⚡🏈♾️

February 6

Hi Chris. I see you thought of a way to get me to Tudor Con: Guest Speaker. The program abstract might look like this:

The Physics of Electric Football, A thoroughly stimulating exploration of energy transfer through continuous vibration. 2 hours. FREE. Participants will have opportunities for hands-on exploration of adding weight mechanically, coping with friction, and discussion of common misunderstandings about weight and strength.

🫢

Several of the misunderstandings were in Anthony D. Burgess' post

16 hours ago, nefgm.org said:

1. Visually you shouldn’t be able to tell a weighted player from a none weighted player.

16 hours ago, nefgm.org said:

2. to find that balance of speed and strength is ant art within itself.

16 hours ago, nefgm.org said:

3. A weighted coaches training camp is a closely guarded secret, think of it like a top secret recipe.

1. Why? I don't even see the nut on the platform anymore. Looks natural.

2. It's math, (Momentum = mass X speed), not art. The amount of weight plastic prongs can support is also a real number.

3. Does it seem like I'm guarding a secret?

Thanks for reposting the Facebook post. I'm grateful for the opportunity to react to the post, but I haven't changed my mind about not joining Facebook.

When 2021 the last Bamma Blast? I found this photo montage and I believe you're in it.

https://youtu.be/UJ0x2hI45ME?si=fIrtJE57lOfmF5mO

Enjoy the Journey. T43.

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February 6

12 hours ago, Bob Davis said:

Lester Hayes intercepts the last-ditch pass in the endzone to end the game. Raiders 14 Rams 7.

Lester the Molester! In high school I wanted to be that guy. All of us in the secondary started dangling our arms like Lester.

12 hours ago, Bob Davis said:

Oh contraire; Mr. Wittington decides to turn up field and tip-toe up the sideline for what turned out to be the winning touchdown!

I just love it when that happens! 😃👍

Coach Davis, I've lost track of where you are in your season or playoffs. How many teams are in your league?

Just curious. Enjoy the Journey. T43. ⚡🏈♾️

February 6

On 2/5/2024 at 8:29 AM, BlueHen said:

Maybe "Prime Time" has his own league out there in Colorado?

Mea Culpa! 😪

Part of looking great leading to playing great is hair regrowth.

Heck, with a Deion Sanders' Hair Transplant I might never lose another EF Game. LOL

Enjoy the Journey T43. ⚡🏈♾️

February 5

I'm going to pick the Jets. I appreciate when an offensive line gets good downfield push, open a hole, and the running back (#28) hits the hole like a rocket sled on wheels. That's what I see here:

I know the Cardinals won the NFL championship on a 75 yard run, but I don't see offensive line movement for the Cardinals like I see for the Jets. Maybe the Cardinals depend on their defense a bit too much.

Just speculating before the big game! Thanks for the pictures.😃👍

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February 5

16 minutes ago, Greg F said:

flip it down the field with my hand. Has to land between the 5 and the 20.

I can see that consistently working. Every now and again we have to intervene on behalf of our little plastic peeps.

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February 4

Coach Collins, I noticed the number 43 in the second picture. Uncanny isn't it? Is that an Alabama Jersey?

In a previous post I remembered the jersey number to be 19. Oh man, high school was a very long time ago.

T.T. Editor stands for Trojan Times Editor. I was the editor of the high school newspaper.

I haven't found any pictures of my original electric football field. However, after my wife and I graduated from college my dear sweet wife got me back in the hobby. Christmas 1982.

Enjoy the Journey. T43. ⚡🏈♾️

February 4

3 hours ago, RickLM30 said:

no one has sustained a career ending injury (involves six tacklers and 3 assisters)

Aaaagghhh! Six tacklers and 3 assisters is more like a life-ending injury. 😉

So, that's injuries on offense. How about defensive players. How do they get injured?

Penalties are another aspect of real football that I'm not concerned about in my solitaire play. I set up the offense and the defense so any penalties would be on me. Then I start talking to myself... 🤪

I believe Chris LeMay uses cards for penalties. 🃏 How do you do penalties?

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February 4

20 hours ago, RickLM30 said:

I use the TTQB to kick off and play the ball where it lands.

I really like the procedure you describe. I might use it if I could keep the ball on the field. I have about a dozen TTQB and all of them blast the ball out of the stadium every time. How do you keep the ball on the field of play?

Thank you. Enjoy the Journey T43. ⚡🏈♾️

February 4

1 hour ago, BlueHen said:

Just as long as it's still realistic though,

I believe "realistic" to the NFL is a good jumping off point, but perhaps not the Holy Grail. The FAT8 League actually has injuries.

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FAT8 INJURY REPORT

Here we track injuries across the conference. Injuries can often times hurt a teams depth chart. This is why it is so important to prepare your back-up players to be ready to play.

FAT8 is a very active league (and fun League) created by Jamie Ellerbe. I think injuries are an example of taking 'realistic' too far. Just my opinion. I use nuts, washers, and bolts on my players so obviously realism isn't part of my value system.

I'm more inclined to run over my plastic peeps with my chair. I dial 911 and a minute later some super glue usually takes care of the injury.

Enjoy the Journey. T43. ⚡🏈♾️

February 4

27 minutes ago, nefgm.org said:

Buying and Selling secton

Would this duplicate Facebook's EFL Buy & Sell? And, of course, eBay?

28 minutes ago, nefgm.org said:

History section

Absolutely! Even a tab that goes directly to the Museum would be an excellent addition.

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February 4

1 hour ago, Greg F said:

Very exciting when they happen!

I enthusiastically agree. 😃👍 Because I play Stop-Forward-Progress tackling I get a lot of Kick Offs returned for Touchdowns. Last Season (18 games) I had 34 Kick offs returned for Touchdowns. So about two a game.

I'm aware that number is very unlike the NFL but I think of two kickoff returns for touchdowns per game as a value the NFL should aspire to. 😃👍 Sure would make NFL games more exciting.

2 hours ago, Greg F said:

After I tweaked bases over the off-season, some were so good that they were easily returning the kicks for a TD when the defenders were pointed straight down field.

Yep. Changes the whole dynamic. I like your defensive adjustment.

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February 3

14 hours ago, Greg F said:

Got tired of RBs busting it up the middle for long gains

I never get tired of RBs busting it up the middle for long gains. It's like a little piece of Heaven on Earth. 😇

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February 3

4 hours ago, Greg F said:

Again, excuse the mess.

That little dog has its eyes right on you, also.🐶

Thanks for sharing the kick return for a touchdown.

Did you set up the kick return to the right? Or, did all the Bears players run to the left?

Enjoy the Journey T43 ⚡🏈 & 🐶 ♾️

February 3

20 hours ago, nefgm.org said:

But please don't let that stop you from coming. This is a tournament and CONVENTION. Planning many more activities that should interest people from all facets of the game and hobby, including collecting and solitaire play.

Thank you Chris. You are a very warm and inclusive person.

Truth is, for me, I just don't find electric football to be a spectator sport. I try to watch the videos posted on YouTube and I get bored. The prospect of watching a constant stream of RPOs is making me sleepy just writing about it.

Convention activities such as 'best paint', 'tweaking workshops', and 'strongest, fastest' competitions are probably of secondary interest because my game play is so eccentric. As Bryan states in the TAP rules:

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You would be amazed at what some people try to do to their players to make them perform better! Basically, you are allowed to add weight to the player and base by adding putty underneath the base. Also, you are allowed to add two-sided tape to the player connection to the base. That’s about it.

I'm the 'Some People' he is referencing. So, I won't be there.

I will miss seeing the Museum Exhibit. I've enjoyed the historical stories you've posted.

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February 2

I didn't like this rule when I heard it on the AEFL channel and I'm still not thrilled by it.

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To keep it simple in “TAP”, the center will always line up in the center of the field between the hash marks.

Again, another rule where the purpose of the rule is to keep the game moving quickly.

However, this rule seems to defeat the idea of football.

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All plays are read-option plays! No need to call run or pass before the play.

I believe many people will like these TAP rules. However, I believe the emphasis on making the game fast has put a damper on it for me.

Enjoy the Journey. T43. ⚡🏈♾️

February 2

Finally an acknowledgment that fumbles don't occur in electric football because everyone can securely wedge the ball under the ball carriers arm. The ball doesn't jiggle loose. So let's just admit fumbles don't occur and move on.

Nope. Can't do that. We must keep fumbles in the game.

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How does a player fumble? You create a fumble by knocking down a player during a tackle! If this happens, the offensive coach flips a coin: heads the offense keeps it, tails the defense takes over!

Well, if I can knock down the ball carrier during a tackle why don't we just play tackle football?

Really, I'm enjoying this journey. T43. ⚡🏈♾️

February 2

My best players play on offense and defense. Little plastic peeps don't get tired, or develop muscle cramps. So why this rule?

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Can you switch bases out between players during a game? NO! The only base switching that is allowed is the QB – he can go from a moving base to a stationary base and vice-versa during a play.

So, white jerseys on Defense and dark jerseys on Offense and I can't use my best bases on offense and defense?

I believe the only purpose of this rule is to keep the game moving fast. Am I right?

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February 2

I can't believe this statement remains in the TAP rules.

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Some coaches don’t take pride in how their team looks on the field but make sure you at least have a number on the back of the jersey. Remember Prime Time: “If you look good – you feel good; if you feel good – you play good; if you play good- you know the rest.

Neither Uni-forms, nor superb paint make an average team a championship team.

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February 1

On 1/30/2024 at 11:19 AM, Daryl Collins said:

Momentum does not show up in analytics, but it is real. Even in electric football playing solitaire. I’ve been witness to games where one team seems to get on a roll and just defies explanation of how this can happen on speed turf with plastic players! But it does happen!

Absolutely! 😃👍

Unfortunately I'm one of those Mr. Explain It people. I'm down to three explanations. The little plastic peeps get together at halftime and make adjustments while I'm sleeping (I play the first half Tuesday night and the Second Half Wednesday morning).

Or, subconsciously I'm making adjustments in my play calling.

Or, because I use dice for passing the laws of probability equalize as they are prone to do.

Enjoy the Momentum Change. T43. ⚡🏈♾️

February 1

On 1/26/2024 at 9:15 AM, Long island EFL said:

Are they 67's Daryl?

Bryan Nutt (Beenutt) sculpted his own figures. The figures resemble the Fab Five poses but they look more... Bulked Out. And they don't have Face Masks. Buying the face masks separately is part of the hobby. The product Line is called the Pac 12. They are for sale on the Tudor Homepage.

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January 31

7 hours ago, RickLM30 said:

I have found that to make a base go straight, put it under a player that you tell to turn - in my experience it is a sure-fire way to get a base to go straight! It also works in reverse - a player on a base that you tell to run straight will invariably turn!

Exactly. When you give in and say, "Fine. Do what you want," then when the game is on the line the player will have a change of heart and do just the opposite. 🤪

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