First ever Season of a new player - "tanking" or promotion?

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02-25-2018
PotentialToBeSpecial

First ever Season of a new player - "tanking" or promotion?

Hey guys!

first of all, i really do hope i'm posting this in the right section of the forum. second of all, i'm kind of desperate to get other players' opinion on my situation, so please give me some useful tips and tricks.

now, my issue is - as the title says, i've just started playing T11 like 4 days ago - and i'm pretty much addicted to the game already ;)

as i've done my research about the perfect start into the game i've come across "tanking".

and, my question is as a newbie, is it smart to force promotion as -lets say- 7th or 8th? there's no chance for me getting higher placed than that.

or is it smarter to stay in the same league on purpose in order to "dominate" next season and get into the champions league the season afterwards? (maybe even win the cup or the league)

i've been able to gather a somewhat decent team in my first 4 days of T11, but i don't feel like i'd stand a chance in a higher league.

so - should i "tank" the season and dominate the next one, or should i force promotion, but only be placed in super league and no real chance of getting decent palyers next season?

i'm really looking forward to your suggestions and opinions!
02-25-2018
michaelefc

Try to "force promotion". No question, in my opinion.

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02-25-2018
Spartan117

You are still in level one promote to level 4 first and save tons of tokens on the way don't try to spend too much tokens buying players a 4 star squad is good enough for you.

Use your first three seasons to learn about aspects of the game: tactics, formation, training etc. Do not tank
02-25-2018
Altiplano

Ha ha. Here we go again michaelefc.
Tank!
Starting so late in the season it would be better in my opinion to tank and have an advantage for your first FULL season. That way you'll get a better feel for the game and at least be able to witness the utter madness that is the auction market in the opening days of a new season.
02-25-2018
PotentialToBeSpecial

First ever Season of a new player - "tanking" or promotion?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spartan117

You are still in level one promote to level 4 first and save tons of tokens on the way don't try to spend too much tokens buying players a 4 star squad is good enough for you.

Use your first three seasons to learn about aspects of the game: tactics, formation, training etc. Do not tank

alright, will do. thanks mate!

i didn't know tanking is that big of an issue for the community. i'll better not post something like this again to avoid raging c***s' comments i guess ^^
02-25-2018
PotentialToBeSpecial

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altiplano

Ha ha. Here we go again michaelefc.
Tank!
Starting so late in the season it would be better in my opinion to tank and have an advantage for your first FULL season. That way you'll get a better feel for the game and at least be able to witness the utter madness that is the auction market in the opening days of a new season.

alright, i'll think about it.

seems like "tanking" is dividing souls here on the forum , haha. i wasn't aware of it being that big of an issue.

although it looks as it'd actually be smart to stay in the league, from on objective point of view.

as i def need to learn some things and get familiar with the menu as well, haha
02-25-2018
michaelefc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altiplano

Ha ha. Here we go again michaelefc.
Tank!
Starting so late in the season it would be better in my opinion to tank and have an advantage for your first FULL season. That way you'll get a better feel for the game and at least be able to witness the utter madness that is the auction market in the opening days of a new season.

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02-25-2018
michaelefc

First ever Season of a new player - "tanking" or promotion?

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Originally Posted by PotentialToBeSpecial

alright, will do. thanks mate!

i didn't know tanking is that big of an issue for the community. i'll better not post something like this again to avoid raging c***s' comments i guess ^^

You've used one of the worst expletives possible, there. Two wrongs don't make a right.

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02-25-2018
PotentialToBeSpecial

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaelefc

Try to "force promotion". No question, in my opinion.

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seems like i've just smashed the forum's Achilles' heel by asking about tanking.

wasn't aware of it being that big of an issue.

you sure? i basically know nothing about the game still and i've already experienced 4 games of the league up to know.

from an objective point of view - isn't it smarter to stay down? if not, could you explain why?
02-25-2018
michaelefc

Quote:

Originally Posted by PotentialToBeSpecial

seems like i've just smashed the forum's Achilles' heel by asking about tanking.

wasn't aware of it being that big of an issue.

you sure? i basically know nothing about the game still and i've already experienced 4 games of the league up to know.

from an objective point of view - isn't it smarter to stay down? if not, could you explain why?

Putting all the vicious comments to one side. How have your results gone so far?

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02-25-2018
PotentialToBeSpecial

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaelefc

Putting all the vicious comments to one side. How have your results gone so far?

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not that great actually.

seems like i'm very lucky to not be 10th or further down the table.

i'm having a hard time picking up players. i've read some posts about fast trainers - i wonder if there are any at manager level 1 though. haven't found one yet on the transfer market.
02-25-2018
dave1311

First ever Season of a new player - "tanking" or promotion?

Comments removed as they contravene forum rules. Guys, play nicely and respect each other’s rights to an opinion.

Read this:

[Important] A call for civility

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02-25-2018
dave1311

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Originally Posted by Richie72

RESPECT TANKERS ?????????????????????????? is that what you're sayng davy boy ? wrecking our damn game !!! i'm damn sick to death of facing tankers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Each to their own. Whether you agree with tanking or not, verbal abuse is not tolerated.
02-25-2018
Spartan117

Quote:

Originally Posted by PotentialToBeSpecial

seems like i've just smashed the forum's Achilles' heel by asking about tanking.

wasn't aware of it being that big of an issue.

you sure? i basically know nothing about the game still and i've already experienced 4 games of the league up to know.

from an objective point of view - isn't it smarter to stay down? if not, could you explain why?

There really is nothing wrong with tanking in itself. I've tanked twice in my career and it was because I needed to gather enough resources to rebuild my squad due to the fact that I ran low on resources experience however has allowed me to go over 10 seasons without having to tank.

The problem however is a group of managers who tank season after season and build 9star squads just for the sole purpose of getting an advantage in association tournaments, they compete only in association and sometimes cup.

But then again tanking Is simply a moral grey area because it's not against any of the laid down forum rules but simply an exploit, just the same way lawyers bend the law in their favor.

The onus is on nordeus to take action against the above mentioned group of managers
02-25-2018
Altiplano

If Nordeus don't stop a practice it must be acceptable, no?
Tanking?
Repetitive tanking?
Association loans?
Training to excess certain skills - mutants?
Upselling?
That's the only challenge left. Beat the system.
It's not a football manager simulation anymore. It's how to fool the developers.
02-25-2018
Altiplano

And it's getting tiresome.
02-25-2018
sasha m

feel your pain man. I joined 2 games before end of season, climbed from #11 to #9, that was all I could.
failure to promote is not tanking.
what will your budget be without any money from wining or even tickets, will you be able to aford 2 decent players on l2 prices? when is your youth coming out, in week 3 or 4 next season?
whatever you decide, enjoy your game, don't pay attention to others.
02-25-2018
michaelefc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altiplano

And it's getting tiresome.

Fair enough, Altiplano. You know my stance on it [emoji16]

As someone who has played almost 39 seasons of TE without tanking once (to what I would regard as having very good success), it just gets my back up. I have fallen foul to this practice a few times, but as I said, two wrongs don't make a right.

As mentioned by another post, this seems to be worse in the Association matches.

It appears that this debate will rumble on for quite some time.

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02-25-2018
michaelefc

Quote:

Originally Posted by sasha m

feel your pain man. I joined 2 games before end of season, climbed from #11 to #9, that was all I could.
failure to promote is not tanking.
what will your budget be without any money from wining or even tickets, will you be able to aford 2 decent players on l2 prices? when is your youth coming out, in week 3 or 4 next season?
whatever you decide, enjoy your game, don't pay attention to others.

Failure to get promoted is not wrong at all. Deliberately doing so is, in my opinion. But that is simply my opinion and you are of course free to do so as you so please.

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02-25-2018
dave1311

I think we will leave it there as the thread has gone off topic.