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	=== Randomize Season (NEW!)===		=== Randomize Season (NEW!)===
	In a Randomization, you can change the season you currently have for a player so long as there are multiple seasons in the pool. While it's possible to get the same season, chances are heavily weighted towards a change of season. ''Please note that RPL (real play percentage) will be calculated according to the new season!''		In a Randomization, ''you can change the season you currently have for a player so long as there are multiple seasons in the pool and those seasons fall within the league's range of eligible seasons'' (select the 'Definitions' option on the Main Screen of the software to determine this range and see the absolute season boundary for the league). While it's possible to get the same season, chances are heavily weighted towards a change of season. ''Please note that RPL (real play percentage) will be calculated according to the new season!''

	''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. After selecting a randomization (see image below) you will be able to see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.		''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. After selecting a randomization (see image below) you will be able to see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.

Cslane: /* Randomize Season (NEW!) */

2020-05-08T17:09:24Z

Randomize Season (NEW!)

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	''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. After selecting a randomization (see image below) you will be able to see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.		''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. After selecting a randomization (see image below) you will be able to see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.

	'''When should I randomize?''' Great question. Aside from trades, the only time players' seasons can be randomized is (1) when drafted, and (2) when closing out the current season after the championship series. So, you want to ''use your randomize options while the regular season is playing''. In fact, the sim will ONLY ~~fulfill your request after at least 1~~ season ~~game has been played. If your league is playing a 154 game schedule, you can randomize between games 2 and 153~~. Obviously, you don't want to re-randomize a season that's already good or great. If you play in leagues where seasons are revealed (e.g., Dead Ball) then you know from the start who's a good candidate for the randomize option. However, if you play in a league where seasons are not revealed then it makes sense to let a little statistical data accumulate before making your decision.		'''When should I randomize?''' Great question. Aside from trades, the only time players' seasons can be randomized is (1) when drafted, and (2) when closing out the current season after the championship series. So, you want to ''use your randomize options while the regular season is playing''. In fact, the sim will ONLY take requests ''starting with the 2nd regular season event''. Obviously, you don't want to re-randomize a season that's already good or great. If you play in leagues where seasons are revealed (e.g., Dead Ball) then you know from the start who's a good candidate for the randomize option. However, if you play in a league where seasons are not revealed then it makes sense to let a little statistical data accumulate before making your decision.

	'''Why did you add this option?''' Because it enhances the strategic possibilities of drafting. Our hope is that players with significant year-to-year variations in performance will become more attractive in our system. You can draft with the knowledge that you will likely be able to change a season.		'''Why did you add this option?''' Because it enhances the strategic possibilities of drafting. Our hope is that players with significant year-to-year variations in performance will become more attractive in our system. You can draft with the knowledge that you will likely be able to change a season.

Cslane: /* Randomize Season (NEW!) */

2020-05-08T17:03:56Z

Randomize Season (NEW!)

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	''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. After selecting a randomization (see image below) you will be able to see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.		''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. After selecting a randomization (see image below) you will be able to see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.

	'''When should I randomize?''' Great question. Aside from trades, the only time players' seasons can be randomized is (1) when drafted, and (2) when closing out the current season after the championship series. So, you want to ''use your randomize options while the regular season is playing''. In fact, the sim will ONLY ~~enact~~ your request after at least 1 season game has been played. If your league is playing a 154 game schedule, you can randomize between games 2 and 153. Obviously, you don't want to re-randomize a season that's already good or great. If you play in leagues where seasons are revealed (e.g., Dead Ball) then you know from the start who's a good candidate for the randomize option. However, if you play in a league where seasons are not revealed then it makes sense to let a little statistical data accumulate before making your decision.		'''When should I randomize?''' Great question. Aside from trades, the only time players' seasons can be randomized is (1) when drafted, and (2) when closing out the current season after the championship series. So, you want to ''use your randomize options while the regular season is playing''. In fact, the sim will ONLY fulfill your request after at least 1 season game has been played. If your league is playing a 154 game schedule, you can randomize between games 2 and 153. Obviously, you don't want to re-randomize a season that's already good or great. If you play in leagues where seasons are revealed (e.g., Dead Ball) then you know from the start who's a good candidate for the randomize option. However, if you play in a league where seasons are not revealed then it makes sense to let a little statistical data accumulate before making your decision.

	'''Why did you add this option?''' Because it enhances the strategic possibilities of drafting. Our hope is that players with significant year-to-year variations in performance will become more attractive in our system. You can draft with the knowledge that you will likely be able to change a season.		'''Why did you add this option?''' Because it enhances the strategic possibilities of drafting. Our hope is that players with significant year-to-year variations in performance will become more attractive in our system. You can draft with the knowledge that you will likely be able to change a season.

Cslane: /* Randomize Season (NEW!) */

2020-05-08T17:03:16Z

Randomize Season (NEW!)

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	In a Randomization, you can change the season you currently have for a player so long as there are multiple seasons in the pool. While it's possible to get the same season, chances are heavily weighted towards a change of season. ''Please note that RPL (real play percentage) will be calculated according to the new season!''		In a Randomization, you can change the season you currently have for a player so long as there are multiple seasons in the pool. While it's possible to get the same season, chances are heavily weighted towards a change of season. ''Please note that RPL (real play percentage) will be calculated according to the new season!''

	''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. ~~You can~~ see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.		''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. After selecting a randomization (see image below) you will be able to see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.

	'''When should I randomize?''' Great question. Aside from trades, the only time players' seasons can be randomized is (1) when drafted, and (2) when closing out the current season after the championship series. So, you want to ''use your randomize options while the regular season is playing''. In fact, the sim will ONLY enact your request after at least 1 season game has been played. If your league is playing a 154 game schedule, you can randomize between games 2 and 153. Obviously, you don't want to re-randomize a season that's already good or great. If you play in leagues where seasons are revealed (e.g., Dead Ball) then you know from the start who's a good candidate for the randomize option. However, if you play in a league where seasons are not revealed then it makes sense to let a little statistical data accumulate before making your decision.		'''When should I randomize?''' Great question. Aside from trades, the only time players' seasons can be randomized is (1) when drafted, and (2) when closing out the current season after the championship series. So, you want to ''use your randomize options while the regular season is playing''. In fact, the sim will ONLY enact your request after at least 1 season game has been played. If your league is playing a 154 game schedule, you can randomize between games 2 and 153. Obviously, you don't want to re-randomize a season that's already good or great. If you play in leagues where seasons are revealed (e.g., Dead Ball) then you know from the start who's a good candidate for the randomize option. However, if you play in a league where seasons are not revealed then it makes sense to let a little statistical data accumulate before making your decision.

Cslane: /* Randomize Season (NEW!) */

2020-05-08T17:01:45Z

Randomize Season (NEW!)

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	=== Randomize Season (NEW!)===		=== Randomize Season (NEW!)===
	In a Randomization, you can change the season you currently have for ~~the~~ player so long as there are multiple seasons in the pool. While it's possible to get the same season, chances are heavily weighted towards a change of season. Please note that RPL (real play percentage) will be calculated according to the new season! ''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. You can see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.		In a Randomization, you can change the season you currently have for a player so long as there are multiple seasons in the pool. While it's possible to get the same season, chances are heavily weighted towards a change of season. ''Please note that RPL (real play percentage) will be calculated according to the new season!''

			''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. You can see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.

	'''When should I randomize?''' Great question. Aside from trades, the only time players' seasons can be randomized is (1) when drafted, and (2) when closing out the current season after the championship series. So, you want to ''use your randomize options while the regular season is playing''. In fact, the sim will ONLY enact your request after at least 1 season game has been played. If your league is playing a 154 game schedule, you can randomize between games 2 and 153. Obviously, you don't want to re-randomize a season that's already good or great. If you play in leagues where seasons are revealed (e.g., Dead Ball) then you know from the start who's a good candidate for the randomize option. However, if you play in a league where seasons are not revealed then it makes sense to let a little statistical data accumulate before making your decision.		'''When should I randomize?''' Great question. Aside from trades, the only time players' seasons can be randomized is (1) when drafted, and (2) when closing out the current season after the championship series. So, you want to ''use your randomize options while the regular season is playing''. In fact, the sim will ONLY enact your request after at least 1 season game has been played. If your league is playing a 154 game schedule, you can randomize between games 2 and 153. Obviously, you don't want to re-randomize a season that's already good or great. If you play in leagues where seasons are revealed (e.g., Dead Ball) then you know from the start who's a good candidate for the randomize option. However, if you play in a league where seasons are not revealed then it makes sense to let a little statistical data accumulate before making your decision.

Cslane: /* Randomize Season (NEW!) */

2020-05-08T17:01:06Z

Randomize Season (NEW!)

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	=== Randomize Season (NEW!)===		=== Randomize Season (NEW!)===
	In a Randomization, you can change the season you currently have for the player so long as there are multiple seasons in the pool. It's possible to get the same season ~~but~~ chances are heavily weighted towards change. RPL (real play percentage) will be calculated according to the new season! ''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. You can see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.		In a Randomization, you can change the season you currently have for the player so long as there are multiple seasons in the pool. While it's possible to get the same season, chances are heavily weighted towards a change of season. Please note that RPL (real play percentage) will be calculated according to the new season! ''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. You can see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.

	'''When should I randomize?''' Great question. Aside from trades, the only time players' seasons can be randomized is (1) when drafted, and (2) when closing out the current season after the championship series. So, you want to ''use your randomize options while the regular season is playing''. In fact, the sim will ONLY enact your request after at least 1 season game has been played. If your league is playing a 154 game schedule, you can randomize between games 2 and 153. Obviously, you don't want to re-randomize a season that's already good or great. If you play in leagues where seasons are revealed (e.g., Dead Ball) then you know from the start who's a good candidate for the randomize option. However, if you play in a league where seasons are not revealed then it makes sense to let a little statistical data accumulate before making your decision.		'''When should I randomize?''' Great question. Aside from trades, the only time players' seasons can be randomized is (1) when drafted, and (2) when closing out the current season after the championship series. So, you want to ''use your randomize options while the regular season is playing''. In fact, the sim will ONLY enact your request after at least 1 season game has been played. If your league is playing a 154 game schedule, you can randomize between games 2 and 153. Obviously, you don't want to re-randomize a season that's already good or great. If you play in leagues where seasons are revealed (e.g., Dead Ball) then you know from the start who's a good candidate for the randomize option. However, if you play in a league where seasons are not revealed then it makes sense to let a little statistical data accumulate before making your decision.

Cslane: /* Randomize Season (NEW!) */

2020-05-08T17:00:04Z

Randomize Season (NEW!)

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	In a Randomization, you can change the season you currently have for the player so long as there are multiple seasons in the pool. It's possible to get the same season but chances are heavily weighted towards change. RPL (real play percentage) will be calculated according to the new season! ''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. You can see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.		In a Randomization, you can change the season you currently have for the player so long as there are multiple seasons in the pool. It's possible to get the same season but chances are heavily weighted towards change. RPL (real play percentage) will be calculated according to the new season! ''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. You can see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.

	When should I randomize? Great question. Aside from trades, the only time players' seasons can be randomized is (1) when drafted, and (2) when closing out the current season after the championship series. So, you want to ''use your randomize options while the regular season is playing''. In fact, the sim will ONLY enact your request after at least 1 season game has been played. If your league is playing a 154 game schedule, you can randomize between games 2 and 153. Obviously, you don't want to re-randomize a season that's already good or great. If you play in leagues where seasons are revealed (e.g., Dead Ball) then you know from the start who's a good candidate for the randomize option. However, if you play in a league where seasons are not revealed then it makes sense to let a little statistical data accumulate before making your decision.		'''When should I randomize?''' Great question. Aside from trades, the only time players' seasons can be randomized is (1) when drafted, and (2) when closing out the current season after the championship series. So, you want to ''use your randomize options while the regular season is playing''. In fact, the sim will ONLY enact your request after at least 1 season game has been played. If your league is playing a 154 game schedule, you can randomize between games 2 and 153. Obviously, you don't want to re-randomize a season that's already good or great. If you play in leagues where seasons are revealed (e.g., Dead Ball) then you know from the start who's a good candidate for the randomize option. However, if you play in a league where seasons are not revealed then it makes sense to let a little statistical data accumulate before making your decision.

	Why this option? Because it enhances the strategic possibilities of drafting. Our hope is that players with significant year-to-year variations in performance will become more attractive in our system. You can draft with the knowledge that you will likely be able to change a season.		'''Why did you add this option?''' Because it enhances the strategic possibilities of drafting. Our hope is that players with significant year-to-year variations in performance will become more attractive in our system. You can draft with the knowledge that you will likely be able to change a season.

	Why only two options per season? We don't want to change our guiding philosophy by making it easy to get prime seasons for every player. We designed our system to create a managerial challenge by simulating realistically the ups and downs of player performance over the duration of their contracts.		'''Why are there only two options per season?''' We don't want to change our guiding philosophy by making it easy to get prime seasons for every player. We designed our system to create a managerial challenge by simulating realistically the ups and downs of player performance over the duration of their contracts.

	[[File:randomize.jpg\|800px\|thumb\|center\|Randomization Button in the Signing Window of the Player Contracts Tab]]		[[File:randomize.jpg\|800px\|thumb\|center\|Randomization Button in the Signing Window of the Player Contracts Tab]]

Cslane: /* Randomize Season (NEW!) */

2020-05-08T16:59:10Z

Randomize Season (NEW!)

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	=== Randomize Season (NEW!)===		=== Randomize Season (NEW!)===
	In a Randomization, you can change the season you currently have for the player so long as there are multiple seasons in the pool. It's possible to get the same season but chances are heavily weighted towards change. RPL (real play percentage) will be calculated according to the new season! ''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. You can see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.		In a Randomization, you can change the season you currently have for the player so long as there are multiple seasons in the pool. It's possible to get the same season but chances are heavily weighted towards change. RPL (real play percentage) will be calculated according to the new season! ''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. You can see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.

			When should I randomize? Great question. Aside from trades, the only time players' seasons can be randomized is (1) when drafted, and (2) when closing out the current season after the championship series. So, you want to ''use your randomize options while the regular season is playing''. In fact, the sim will ONLY enact your request after at least 1 season game has been played. If your league is playing a 154 game schedule, you can randomize between games 2 and 153. Obviously, you don't want to re-randomize a season that's already good or great. If you play in leagues where seasons are revealed (e.g., Dead Ball) then you know from the start who's a good candidate for the randomize option. However, if you play in a league where seasons are not revealed then it makes sense to let a little statistical data accumulate before making your decision.

	Why this option? Because it enhances the strategic possibilities of drafting. Our hope is that players with significant year-to-year variations in performance will become more attractive in our system. You can draft with the knowledge that you will likely be able to change a season.		Why this option? Because it enhances the strategic possibilities of drafting. Our hope is that players with significant year-to-year variations in performance will become more attractive in our system. You can draft with the knowledge that you will likely be able to change a season.

Cslane at 16:29, 8 May 2020

2020-05-08T16:29:15Z

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	Under certain conditions contracts can be renegotiated. You must own renegotiation rights and the Renegotiate Contract button must be enabled. In the signature window (Sample Image 2 below) you can read about renegotiations in more depth.		Under certain conditions contracts can be renegotiated. You must own renegotiation rights and the Renegotiate Contract button must be enabled. In the signature window (Sample Image 2 below) you can read about renegotiations in more depth.

	=== ~~Randomizations~~ (NEW!)===		=== Randomize Season (NEW!)===
	In a Randomization, you can change the season you currently have for the player so long as there are multiple seasons in the pool. It's possible to get the same season but chances are heavily weighted towards change. RPL (real play percentage) will be calculated according to the new season! ''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. You can see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.		In a Randomization, you can change the season you currently have for the player so long as there are multiple seasons in the pool. It's possible to get the same season but chances are heavily weighted towards change. RPL (real play percentage) will be calculated according to the new season! ''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. You can see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.

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	Why only two options per season? We don't want to change our guiding philosophy by making it easy to get prime seasons for every player. We designed our system to create a managerial challenge by simulating realistically the ups and downs of player performance over the duration of their contracts.		Why only two options per season? We don't want to change our guiding philosophy by making it easy to get prime seasons for every player. We designed our system to create a managerial challenge by simulating realistically the ups and downs of player performance over the duration of their contracts.

			[[File:randomize.jpg\|800px\|thumb\|center\|Randomization Button in the Signing Window of the Player Contracts Tab]]

	=== Walk Through an Original Signing ===		=== Walk Through an Original Signing ===

Cslane: /* Randomizations (NEW!) */

2020-05-08T16:18:08Z

Randomizations (NEW!)

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	=== Randomizations (NEW!)===		=== Randomizations (NEW!)===
	In a Randomization, you can change the season you currently have for the player so long as there are multiple seasons in the pool. It's possible to get the same season but chances are heavily weighted towards change. RPL (real play percentage) will be calculated according to the new season! ''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. You can see ~~your new~~ season by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.		In a Randomization, you can change the season you currently have for the player so long as there are multiple seasons in the pool. It's possible to get the same season but chances are heavily weighted towards change. RPL (real play percentage) will be calculated according to the new season! ''Each owner gets 2 options per season.'' They do not accumulate and must be used 1 at a time. You can see what season you got by checking Alerts under 'Manager Tips' on the main screen after the next sim event. Randomization options are completely independent from any randomizations you specify in trades.

	Why this option? Because it enhances the strategic possibilities of drafting. Our hope is that players with significant year-to-year variations in performance will become more attractive in our system. You can draft with the knowledge that you will likely be able to change a season.		Why this option? Because it enhances the strategic possibilities of drafting. Our hope is that players with significant year-to-year variations in performance will become more attractive in our system. You can draft with the knowledge that you will likely be able to change a season.

	Why only two options per season? We don't want to change our guiding philosophy by making it easy to get prime seasons for every player. We designed our system to create a managerial challenge by simulating realistically the ups and downs of player performance over the duration of their contracts.		Why only two options per season? We don't want to change our guiding philosophy by making it easy to get prime seasons for every player. We designed our system to create a managerial challenge by simulating realistically the ups and downs of player performance over the duration of their contracts.

	=== Walk Through an Original Signing ===		=== Walk Through an Original Signing ===