Post by dj on Dec 21, 2007 17:55:39 GMT -5
Krup's latest edition doesn't come as a surprise as he is renowned for being one giant RErun, and not a particularly entertaining or interesting one at that.
So, for those of you, particularly for GMs that are new to BBS, let me give you a lesson in history that is based on fact, rather than subjective opinion, which is something Krup will continually try to pass off as truth. Intrigued? Continue reading...
Let me familiarize you with what I shall call "Krup's Law". According to Krup's Law, reality is how he sees it, and this particular view of reality supersedes all else, including actual reality itself.
Fact - I did draft McGrady in the previous installment of BBS because, just like now, I liked him and his potential more than any other player available. I drafted him at age 18, which meant he had lots of developing to do before he would become an allstar talent and possible franchise player. Because of this, I also drafted other young talents like Ricky Davis, who were just as young as Tmac and needed even more time to develop. The plan was to draft young and build from within. So, during that 1st year, my team was very young, inexperienced and therefore lost a lot of games. This led to the eventual drafting of Andrei Kirilenko during the next entry draft. He was another 18 year old who was far from being a finished product. Now, according to Krup's Law, this completely undeveloped tandem of Tmac and Ak47 should have won me 20 more games and got me into the playoffs that second season. In reality, those 2 were both below avg for their positions and considering they were my top two players, another trip to the lotto ensued and rightfully so.
Now as far as my depth chart is concerned, I never broke any rules. My thinking was as follows... either I am a championship contender or building to become a championship contender. So, I did alter my system in order to help me lose a few more games, since I was destined to be a lotto team anyways due to a lack of talent. Why not lose a few more games to ensure a higher pick, when im going to be losing a lot anyways? I was only following my plan to rebuild from within. And let me point out, because I chose this path, I never had to rip off or attempt to rip off any other GM's for talent(unlike some), because I was relying on my own draft picks to build my team. Now, as you all know, there is something called the lotto. Basically this was implemented to ensure that the team with the worst record doesn't always end up with the top pick in the draft. So, even though I wasnt trying to win, the lotto was still in place, ensuring that no one could guarantee themselves the top pick in any draft(for the record, I never did land a top pick during this time).
Continuing on... I always started my best players and made them top options. At the beginning of the 3rd season, I drafted Michael Redd, who after training camp, had ratings similar to C+ A- C C+ C A. Now, according to Krup's Law, he would have you believe I pulled the wool over everyone's eyes by starting veteran Michael Dickerson over Redd at Sg. In reality, the two had almost identical ratings, and in fact, I believe Dickerson actually simmed better at that time. After some whining and bickering, with the help of some newly found disciples, Krup convinced Spencer that I should be starting Redd over Dickerson, because to do otherwise was some sort of major crime, even though both were rated virtually the same. And around this team, Spencer began watching DCs so the idea that anyone could attempt daily alterations in an attempt to lose is fraudulent. According to Krups Law, this team comprised of 20 year old McGrady, 19 year old Kirilenko and 20 year old Redd, all of which were more prospect than player, was supposed to win enough to get me into the playoffs. Even the commish himself stated that this team wasn't very good and was not a playoff contender. Enraged by this, Krup erased this fact from memory.
So, the following year, I drafted Gilbert Arenas, my team started to develop and I was then able to compete, eventually winning back to back championships. According to Krup's law, this is when I somehow began talking shit to everyone. In reality, I never talk shit unless someone starts something with me. Krup continually attacked me, so I began defending myself .Unfortunately for Krup, he likes to give it, but cant take it. For you newbs... if you ever get into an argument with him, tread carefully because it will most likely leave you wondering, "what the fuck?". His tendencies are glaring. His biggest tendency is to project his own negative qualities and behaviours upon others. For example, he likes to berate others for trading with so called "weak gms", or for ripping off "newbs". In reality, his teams are built off of these same philosophies. Not only does he build in this way, he also TANKS. Although, dont tell him that. According to Krups Law, Krup doesnt tank, he "rebuilds". The season I drafted Ak47, guess who had the 1st pick? Yup, during the season, Krup dealt all of his talent away to ensure himself a high draft choice, which ended up being Elton Brand. another example? Ask anyone in the league who talks the most shit. Even his disciples will have a hard time not telling the truth on this one. And if they dont, you can always venture over to the old BBS boards and find out for yourself. Heck, check out All to Familiar... the first article in BBS2000... we havent even drafted our teams yet and he's already trying to start shit. That's just what he does.
The anti tanking rules were a great idea. Spencer fine funed them and did a good job, but who came up with the idea in the first place? Calling it the DJ rule is actually quite fitting considering the anti tanking rules and team direction board were my ideas in the first place. And im not looking for credit here, im just stating a fact. One which Krup conveniently left out. He does this a lot in order to serve his own purposes, as Im sure you will find out for yourselves.
So to sum up... according to Krup's Law, you are to take everything he says as fact, a "history lesson" if you will, even though most of what he says is either made up, false and/or conveniently missing information. Actually, Krup's description of All to Familiar as a history lesson isn't too far off...since it's definitely His Story.
So, for those of you, particularly for GMs that are new to BBS, let me give you a lesson in history that is based on fact, rather than subjective opinion, which is something Krup will continually try to pass off as truth. Intrigued? Continue reading...
Let me familiarize you with what I shall call "Krup's Law". According to Krup's Law, reality is how he sees it, and this particular view of reality supersedes all else, including actual reality itself.
Fact - I did draft McGrady in the previous installment of BBS because, just like now, I liked him and his potential more than any other player available. I drafted him at age 18, which meant he had lots of developing to do before he would become an allstar talent and possible franchise player. Because of this, I also drafted other young talents like Ricky Davis, who were just as young as Tmac and needed even more time to develop. The plan was to draft young and build from within. So, during that 1st year, my team was very young, inexperienced and therefore lost a lot of games. This led to the eventual drafting of Andrei Kirilenko during the next entry draft. He was another 18 year old who was far from being a finished product. Now, according to Krup's Law, this completely undeveloped tandem of Tmac and Ak47 should have won me 20 more games and got me into the playoffs that second season. In reality, those 2 were both below avg for their positions and considering they were my top two players, another trip to the lotto ensued and rightfully so.
Now as far as my depth chart is concerned, I never broke any rules. My thinking was as follows... either I am a championship contender or building to become a championship contender. So, I did alter my system in order to help me lose a few more games, since I was destined to be a lotto team anyways due to a lack of talent. Why not lose a few more games to ensure a higher pick, when im going to be losing a lot anyways? I was only following my plan to rebuild from within. And let me point out, because I chose this path, I never had to rip off or attempt to rip off any other GM's for talent(unlike some), because I was relying on my own draft picks to build my team. Now, as you all know, there is something called the lotto. Basically this was implemented to ensure that the team with the worst record doesn't always end up with the top pick in the draft. So, even though I wasnt trying to win, the lotto was still in place, ensuring that no one could guarantee themselves the top pick in any draft(for the record, I never did land a top pick during this time).
Continuing on... I always started my best players and made them top options. At the beginning of the 3rd season, I drafted Michael Redd, who after training camp, had ratings similar to C+ A- C C+ C A. Now, according to Krup's Law, he would have you believe I pulled the wool over everyone's eyes by starting veteran Michael Dickerson over Redd at Sg. In reality, the two had almost identical ratings, and in fact, I believe Dickerson actually simmed better at that time. After some whining and bickering, with the help of some newly found disciples, Krup convinced Spencer that I should be starting Redd over Dickerson, because to do otherwise was some sort of major crime, even though both were rated virtually the same. And around this team, Spencer began watching DCs so the idea that anyone could attempt daily alterations in an attempt to lose is fraudulent. According to Krups Law, this team comprised of 20 year old McGrady, 19 year old Kirilenko and 20 year old Redd, all of which were more prospect than player, was supposed to win enough to get me into the playoffs. Even the commish himself stated that this team wasn't very good and was not a playoff contender. Enraged by this, Krup erased this fact from memory.
So, the following year, I drafted Gilbert Arenas, my team started to develop and I was then able to compete, eventually winning back to back championships. According to Krup's law, this is when I somehow began talking shit to everyone. In reality, I never talk shit unless someone starts something with me. Krup continually attacked me, so I began defending myself .Unfortunately for Krup, he likes to give it, but cant take it. For you newbs... if you ever get into an argument with him, tread carefully because it will most likely leave you wondering, "what the fuck?". His tendencies are glaring. His biggest tendency is to project his own negative qualities and behaviours upon others. For example, he likes to berate others for trading with so called "weak gms", or for ripping off "newbs". In reality, his teams are built off of these same philosophies. Not only does he build in this way, he also TANKS. Although, dont tell him that. According to Krups Law, Krup doesnt tank, he "rebuilds". The season I drafted Ak47, guess who had the 1st pick? Yup, during the season, Krup dealt all of his talent away to ensure himself a high draft choice, which ended up being Elton Brand. another example? Ask anyone in the league who talks the most shit. Even his disciples will have a hard time not telling the truth on this one. And if they dont, you can always venture over to the old BBS boards and find out for yourself. Heck, check out All to Familiar... the first article in BBS2000... we havent even drafted our teams yet and he's already trying to start shit. That's just what he does.
The anti tanking rules were a great idea. Spencer fine funed them and did a good job, but who came up with the idea in the first place? Calling it the DJ rule is actually quite fitting considering the anti tanking rules and team direction board were my ideas in the first place. And im not looking for credit here, im just stating a fact. One which Krup conveniently left out. He does this a lot in order to serve his own purposes, as Im sure you will find out for yourselves.
So to sum up... according to Krup's Law, you are to take everything he says as fact, a "history lesson" if you will, even though most of what he says is either made up, false and/or conveniently missing information. Actually, Krup's description of All to Familiar as a history lesson isn't too far off...since it's definitely His Story.
