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Title: FTP n00b
Post by: c4v3m4n on July 02, 2011, 02:07:26 PM
Hey all,

Yes, I have c4 have decided to join the world of FTP. I haven't been assigned a team yet, but I'd love some help/advice on getting started as I obviously have no clue what to do.

Thanks!
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Justin Bieber on July 02, 2011, 02:11:36 PM
I'd suggest as it's EOS, worst time to buy GUNS. I'd go for Rel/Rel Primaries (Bowl or Bat and Tech) 20 y.o's who should go for less than 5k. Look for ones with at least Ordinary secondaries (Endurance, Power and Fielding). I like secondaries as they won't hurt your player's salaries as much as Primaries/Tech. Experience is good so advise going after players with Ordinary+ experience at 20 y.o. The older they are, the more experience you should look for in them. Although when I started out, I never took notice of experience.

Read through the game rules as well as it's a big help when first getting a grip on FTP.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: cookie311993 on July 02, 2011, 02:14:15 PM
i have a couple of them for you if interested. i put 2 wrist spinners on market and  a FM
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: roo boys! on July 02, 2011, 02:21:56 PM
WELCOME C4!

Like HP said, but some 20 year olds at the moment for cheap to get you started :)

I've got 3 or 4 up at the moment.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: MajorLazer on July 02, 2011, 02:25:21 PM
It's so good C4. :)

I've also got some 20 year olds up for sale.

Good luck starting up.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Maca24 on July 02, 2011, 03:45:56 PM
Good luck C4. Its a great game if you give it some time.  :)
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: PowerBug on July 02, 2011, 03:48:50 PM
Take your time, don't go buying players coz you like them. Learn the game, find the best combo's to be in your team, don't buy players for a price that is too much. Good Luck.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: DazBurg on July 02, 2011, 05:13:37 PM
hey C4
great to have you on board mate ;)
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Maca24 on July 02, 2011, 05:19:00 PM
Quote from: PowerBug on July 02, 2011, 03:48:50 PM
Take your time, don't go buying players coz you like them. Learn the game, find the best combo's to be in your team, don't buy players for a price that is too much. Good Luck.
My best advice would be to go young. I half did, half didnt. Now im finding it really tough  :'(
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Master Q on July 02, 2011, 08:08:31 PM
Stock up on 20 yo then get 1 or 2 oldies to help em out. That's how I started.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: cookie311993 on July 03, 2011, 12:37:09 AM
Good luck mate I am sure you will do well
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: c4v3m4n on July 04, 2011, 12:59:20 AM
Thanks everyone for the info so far.

I haven't yet received an email about getting a team, how long does this usual take?
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: AFEV on July 04, 2011, 01:03:20 AM
Quote from: c4v3m4n on July 04, 2011, 12:59:20 AM
Thanks everyone for the info so far.

I haven't yet received an email about getting a team, how long does this usual take?
Gee that is surprising.
I reckon it will arrive in the next 24 hours.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: MajorLazer on July 04, 2011, 01:04:38 AM
It might be because of the EOS updates.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Justin Bieber on July 04, 2011, 01:05:50 AM
The EOS madness must have got to them :P. Should be soon but at least you'll be prepared.

On a side note, I'd avoid buying any new players for the next 2-3 days. Just my advice as you'll be spending quite a bit to get only a few players. Give it time and you'll get a solid starting lineup for little price. I'll help you out finding players if you wish :).
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: bomberboy0618 on July 04, 2011, 05:25:55 AM
I'm also willing to help out C4 :D
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: 8-6 Suited on July 04, 2011, 05:30:16 AM
Go to sleep BB!!!
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: bomberboy0618 on July 04, 2011, 05:31:41 AM
Quote from: 8-6 Suited on July 04, 2011, 05:30:16 AM
Go to sleep BB!!!
Yeah yeah I will now shaggy ::).
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Justin Bieber on July 04, 2011, 05:36:25 AM
Yeah go to sleep you guys :P. Alex, Boomz, Nails, MP and I are on chat if anybody wants.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: AFEV on July 04, 2011, 05:40:16 AM
Yippee!
SLEEP BB >:O
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Boomz on July 04, 2011, 06:01:40 AM
Sleep ??? ;D
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: valkorum on July 04, 2011, 12:16:05 PM
http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=518566

If you have your team I can suggest my player but dont bid more than $1k to $3k.  He will be fine for you while you are starting out.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Nails on July 04, 2011, 01:16:29 PM
Tired :(
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: cookie311993 on July 04, 2011, 01:29:18 PM
haha you were at it non-stop nails. have you gotten many players
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Nails on July 04, 2011, 01:30:52 PM
Quote from: cookie311993 on July 04, 2011, 01:29:18 PM
haha you were at it non-stop nails. have you gotten many players

check out the FTP thread Cookie, two new bowlers purchased... mebbe I should have waited, but happy with them.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: cookie311993 on July 04, 2011, 01:35:18 PM
i dont mind the fm you got and cheap as well good buy. maybe over the top for your wrist spinner in price but good players for your team. Now to strengthen your batting line-up
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Justin Bieber on July 04, 2011, 03:20:15 PM
Quote from: Nails on July 04, 2011, 01:16:29 PM
Tired :(
Haha. Hit the sack a little after I left chat anyway :P. 12:30 wake up for me :P.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: c4v3m4n on July 05, 2011, 01:37:26 PM
Finally got the team!

Now what?  ???
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: cookie311993 on July 05, 2011, 01:38:08 PM
a few cheap players on the market is what you want mate
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Justin Bieber on July 05, 2011, 01:40:03 PM
First I'd read through the game rules. Look around the site and see all the stuff (e.g Look at academy screen, transfer market and your team as well :P).

Hit the transfer market for some 20 y.o's in a bit. Try to spend less than 10k on each Rel/Rel player. Should get 6-7 Batters and 5-6 Bowlers. A good base to begin with I reckon. Most of your current team aren't that great (as with everybody's). Try to avoid looking into Youth players (16 to 19 years old) just yet as Seniors is where the income comes from :P.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Bazinga on July 05, 2011, 01:40:31 PM
Look for 20yr olds with at least capable primaries (preferably reliable) but try not to spend more than $10k on one player. To begin with you don't need absolute guns because you only need players who are good enough to make you competetive in the lower leagues.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: c4v3m4n on July 05, 2011, 01:41:44 PM
Ok...

How much total money should I look at spending on new players?

What should I do with my current squad?
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Bazinga on July 05, 2011, 01:43:37 PM
Fire your current players after you get some better players to replace them.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: c4v3m4n on July 05, 2011, 01:45:13 PM
Cool, thanks Bazinga.  :)
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Justin Bieber on July 05, 2011, 01:52:50 PM
How much money do you have to begin with C4? Don't try to spend all of it so suggest try keeping at least 50k.

Reveal all your players (As a youth or two could be put up for sale for quite a bit). Looking at your team page now :P.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: cookie311993 on July 05, 2011, 01:53:46 PM
recruit a canadian youth play for first week please mate
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: c4v3m4n on July 05, 2011, 01:58:05 PM
I have over $300,000.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: valkorum on July 05, 2011, 02:01:58 PM
This guy finishes in 10mins

http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=493203

Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: c4v3m4n on July 05, 2011, 02:14:25 PM
Quote from: valkorum on July 05, 2011, 02:01:58 PM
This guy finishes in 10mins

http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=493203


Got him for $1k. Thanks valk.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Bazinga on July 05, 2011, 02:14:45 PM
Quote from: valkorum on July 05, 2011, 02:01:58 PM
This guy finishes in 10mins

http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=493203

Nice pickup c4   :)
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Maca24 on July 05, 2011, 02:20:21 PM
Great start C4.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Justin Bieber on July 05, 2011, 02:21:51 PM
Quote from: c4v3m4n on July 05, 2011, 01:58:05 PM
I have over $300,000.
And if you spend wisely, will only take 50k to get a solid team together for the time being 8).

Can't see him but for 1k, good start :P.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Maca24 on July 05, 2011, 02:23:14 PM
Yep id use 50-100K on your starting team (make sure their young)
Then pour the rest into academies.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: c4v3m4n on July 05, 2011, 02:25:21 PM
Yeah! Okay, so from what I can gather....see if I have this right.

1. Find good cheap players that are only 20 years old.
2. Buy $50k worth of players.
3. For each player I buy, I must sack one from my list...

How many players can you have in your squad?
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Bazinga on July 05, 2011, 02:31:08 PM
You need a minimum of 12 players. Fire all of you remaining youths (19 and under) until you have 12 remaining.

So basically you need to buy 11 or 12 20yr olds to build your senior squad up.  When thats done and you learn more about the game you can start to make your team increasingly better.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Bazinga on July 05, 2011, 02:32:39 PM
If you can get this guy for less than $5k then go for him.

http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=511834 (http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=511834)

*he ends in 3 minutes
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Bazinga on July 05, 2011, 02:35:21 PM
Here are some more ending very soon ...

http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=544592 (http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=544592)
http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=516241 (http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=516241)  --  good keeper for you
http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=560186 (http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=560186)
http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=527597 (http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=527597)

Don't bid any higher than $10k max.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Justin Bieber on July 05, 2011, 02:36:49 PM
Quote from: Bazinga on July 05, 2011, 02:31:08 PM
You need a minimum of 12 players. Fire all of you remaining youths (19 and under) until you have 12 remaining.

So basically you need to buy 11 or 12 20yr olds to build your senior squad up.  When thats done and you learn more about the game you can start to make your team increasingly better.
Minimum of 12 but I wouldn't go over 15 players in a senior squad just yet (waste of money on wages especially at the start). I learnt the hard way :P. But what Baz said is a good way to go. 1 in, 1 out 8).

I posted this in the other thread but will again here:

I use the search as:
Age = 20.
Tech = Reliable.
Endurance = Average.
Fielding = Average (Quite low if you ask me :P).
Experience = Ordinary.

BATTERS:
Skilled Batter with Decent Secondaries. (http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=527597) Recommended for a Budget.
Acc/Rel and a prospect with secondaries. (http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=524125)
Similar to above to a lesser extent. (http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=537137)
Very all rounded but wasted skills but is Gifted Batter. (http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=521535) Recommended.
Batter with Gifted Tech and decent secondaries. (http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=504501) Recommended.
Decent secondaries + OPENER talent. (http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=503806) Recommend for those looking for one.
Cap/Rel FINISHER with Capable Fielding. (http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=550503) Highly Recommend for those on a Budget.
Batter with solid secondaries and reasonable experience. (http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=503866) Recommended.

BOWLERS:
Fast Medium with alright secondaries. Batting talents though. (http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=497146)
Good Project Fasty with Skilled Power. (http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=513736) Recommended.
Finger Spinner but decent secondaries. (http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=511834) Acc/Acc Medium with Yorker Talent. (http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=497036) Recommended.
Finger Spinner but good secondaries. (http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=493015) Recommended.
Finger Spinner with good secondaries. (http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=509126) Recommended.
Medium who can Bat a bit with good secondaries. Gifted Bowling and Reasonable Experience. (http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=536276) Recommend but may go up a bit.
Skilled Tech Finger Spinner with decent secondaries. (http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=521087)
Medium who can bat a bit combined with solid secondaries. (http://fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=549780) Highly recommended for those looking for one.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: c4v3m4n on July 05, 2011, 03:00:15 PM
Quote from: Bazinga on July 05, 2011, 02:31:08 PM
You need a minimum of 12 players. Fire all of you remaining youths (19 and under) until you have 12 remaining.

So basically you need to buy 11 or 12 20yr olds to build your senior squad up.  When thats done and you learn more about the game you can start to make your team increasingly better.

Why should I fire my youth sqaud? There looks like there are a few good players...
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Justin Bieber on July 05, 2011, 03:03:51 PM
Quote from: c4v3m4n on July 05, 2011, 03:00:15 PM
Quote from: Bazinga on July 05, 2011, 02:31:08 PM
You need a minimum of 12 players. Fire all of you remaining youths (19 and under) until you have 12 remaining.

So basically you need to buy 11 or 12 20yr olds to build your senior squad up.  When thats done and you learn more about the game you can start to make your team increasingly better.
Why should I fire my youth sqaud? There looks like there are a few good players...
Think Baz is trying to get you to cut down your wages. They don't cost alot so could keep them all if you want to. I love a Youth squad the size of 15-20 as it doesn't cost as much for the players but only if you are going to pay attention to them (many on here don't bother).
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Bazinga on July 05, 2011, 03:05:50 PM
Just make sure you only have 12 youths. This saves wages for you to improve other areas.

We say this because seniors is where you will make money in the short term. Forget about your youths until you are happy with the way your senior squad and academies are.

Obviously this isn't a rule, and you can decide to play FTP however you wish. For me this is the easiest and quickest way to become competitive in FTP. Ultimately it is up to you   ;)
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Justin Bieber on July 05, 2011, 03:08:05 PM
Quote from: Bazinga on July 05, 2011, 03:05:50 PM
Obviously this isn't a rule, and you can decide to play FTP however you wish. For me this is the easiest and quickest way to become competitive in FTP. Ultimately it is up to you   ;)
I like having fun so built my Youths up from the start (buying 16/17 y.o's for less than 5k to help). Don't buy any now as they are going for crazy prices.

I like having a solid squad for all 3 SOD, T20 and YOD so that it adds another element into FTP lifestyle.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Bazinga on July 05, 2011, 03:12:07 PM
True Hp. Now that my SA has reached Lavish, the required maximum investment is lower, si I can afford to invest on improving++ into my youths. My YA is only at inadequate but hopefully with a pop every 5 weeks it can reach Lavish by the end of next season  :)

Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: c4v3m4n on July 05, 2011, 03:15:33 PM
How do I know who to fire?

I'm getting conflicting reports...for example:

http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=756432

Obviously, his skills are very poor, yet he has the one of the highest ranking of any player in my team.  ???
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Bazinga on July 05, 2011, 03:17:18 PM
You need to reveal your players skills C4. Go to office - preferences - reveal all player skills.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: c4v3m4n on July 05, 2011, 03:20:54 PM
Quote from: Bazinga on July 05, 2011, 03:17:18 PM
You need to reveal your players skills C4. Go to office - preferences - reveal all player skills.

Done.  :D

Really appreciate the help guys.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Bazinga on July 05, 2011, 03:36:32 PM
Quote from: c4v3m4n on July 05, 2011, 03:15:33 PM
How do I know who to fire?

I'm getting conflicting reports...for example:

http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=756432

Obviously, his skills are very poor, yet he has the one of the highest ranking of any player in my team.  ???

If this is one of the highest rating players in your squad, you need to completely rebuild. Like we said, you need to have a squad of at least capable/reliable primary skilled players to be competitive. This guy is about as bad a player that you could imagine for a 25yr old. Take a look at my squad and you will soon see the difference ...

Bazinga - Senior Squad (http://www.fromthepavilion.org/seniors.htm?teamId=613)
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: valkorum on July 05, 2011, 03:42:29 PM
Quote from: c4v3m4n on July 05, 2011, 03:15:33 PM
How do I know who to fire?

I'm getting conflicting reports...for example:

http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=756432

Obviously, his skills are very poor, yet he has the one of the highest ranking of any player in my team.  ???

If you pick up about 12 new players of reli/reli ability then this player should GO along with every other player in your senior squad - just fire them as no one will buy them and it costs $1000 to put them on the transfer market.  You should be able to pick up Reliable/Reliable bowlers and batsman for under $5k each.  Try and look for a keeper/batsman that have bat/tech/keeping of capable

Batsmen
http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=511430
http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=518027


Bowler
http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=493430 - might go for a bit more but fast bowlers always do
http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=496332 - wrist spinners also normally go for a bit more
http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=549667
http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=544205
http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=497146


Keeper-Batsman
http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=515956
http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=525236


All-Rounder
http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=524486
http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=478694

Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: c4v3m4n on July 05, 2011, 03:45:00 PM
lol I think I have it backwards. The higher the number in the ratings the better.  :P  ::)

Okay, I think I understand now.

Time to make a squad.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: CrowsFan on July 05, 2011, 03:45:22 PM
Hey C4 just looked at your youth squad to see if there was anyone worth selling. You could probably get a fair bit of money for Owen Bush since it is the very start of the season. I would advise selling him :)
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: Justin Bieber on July 05, 2011, 03:47:24 PM
C4, a suggestion I would do is list this fella up for 20k - Owen Bush (http://www.fromthepavilion.org/player.htm?playerId=756452). Has a great talent and decent skills to sell for 20-50k 8). Could keep him if you want to keep your Youth squad going :D. Also Chappell in your Youth squad is a nice Keeper if you are planning on following your youths 8).

CF beat me to it :P.
Title: Re: FTP n00b
Post by: CrowsFan on July 05, 2011, 03:52:23 PM
(http://rlv.zcache.com/too_fast_for_you_carbon_tshirt-p235799396659615850c69p_152.jpg)
:P