I get what you mean and I think Niko does too, but, it is common knowledge how the Cup draw works. To some extent it is about eat or being eaten. I do think this thread has a purpose. Sure, some will learn how to cheat the system. But many others will learn how not to be screwed completely too.
Like if I didn't know this I would not sell many players last week of the season, I would keep all subs and replace them (say 4-5 players) with new guys in week 1 or 2 in the new season. And I would also not have any 1-3 star players on my team. Now instead I sell most subs last week and don't mind keeping a few lower star players as depth. Hence I get a pretty fair draw, mostly teams 1-2 levels above me (I've not yet faced a single team my level), but I don't face any monster teams 4-5 levels above me.
In the end, this is an Internet game, if the system can be used people will use it. Better to learn people how to not get exploited completely. I agree with all you say and I think Niko does too. But I don't think this is an issue that can be hushed so to speak... It's late and I am very tired, hope I made some sense...![]()