1. Milestones

1 TPE

PBE affiliate, +3 TPE


4. Written, 3 TPE, TPE TPE TPE (150 words min.)

How much of a correlation do you think there is between TPE and an all-star nod? Should there be more, or less, than there is?
I'm legitimately torn on this one. I think players should be rewarded with the TPE grind, but I do think there should be an aspect of randomness to this league. If I had to say, I would think there should be a closer TPE correlation just because it can be very frustrating to work for years to improve your player, only to be unlucky during your prime and miss out on accolades like the All Star team.  I think it would help user retention, recruitment, and bring some much needed balance to the league.  A lot of players lose their will to go above and beyond when they realize their player is on the wrong side of the dice roll, so to speak. Being able to guarantee at least some level of success if you reach a certain TPE threshhold would be good for players, good for the league, and it would improve a lot of the saltiness that we have that tends to cause problems around here.

8. Written, 3 TPE, Lazy Reaction Content (150 words min.)

The Last Men In are now decided and the rosters are finalized. Who was a good pick? Who got snubbed?

The best pick for Last Men In has to be Erik Bergmark from the Baltimore Platoon. It's a fitting reward not just for this season, but for a great career so far for Bergmark.  Eclipsing the 100 point mark in a season is an incredible accomplishment and something Bergmark should be proud of. It's nice to have those stats, but getting the nod for being in the All-Star Game is all the more special for him and his family. I tip my cap to him on this wonderful season and much-earned All-Star selection. 49 goals, 51 assists, and 120 hits is probably the stat line that gets you into the All Star Game without having to go through the Last Men In, but the league has gotten so competitive lately that it's not a huge surprise.  A few years ago, he might've been in the running for player of the year, but point inflation has become a bit of a thing in recent times.  But this was absolutely a no doubter.