La Lega Calcio SL ha finalmente pagato i 2000L$ di premio partita per il primo turno di Coppa Italia SL.
Li ho versati interamente al Team Manager affinché li suddivida a sua discrezione secondo criteri di merito e di equità.
Affido questa responsabilità al Team Manager perché la ritengo degna del compito.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Allenamento - Training sessoin
E' stata auto-organizzata una sessione di allenamento per domani (Giovedì 25 Ottobre 2007) alle 22.00 (ora italiana).Chi volesse partecipare può raggiungerci allo stadio presso lo stadio di Star Life [SLUR].
Ovviamente la partecipazione non è obbligatoria, ma non ho bisogno di ricordarvi che la prossima partita sarà contro il Napoli....
Se nessnun allenatore sarà presente Tarcisio Ibanez ne farà le veci per quest'occasione.
A self-organized training session will start tomorrow (Thursday 25 October 2007) at 01.00 PM (PDT).Who want to partecipate have nothing to do but just came at the stadium of Star Life [SLUR].
Obviously presence is not obligatory, but I don't need to rember you that next match will be against Napoli...
If coach will not be present Tarcisio Ibanez will take the places of him just for this time.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Verona 3 -SNN 2
Lessons learned;
Shooting.
Let's see, you run up close to the goal, you have time for an easy shot,
you shoot, and the ball goes crooked, missing the goal!
The direction the ball takes when shooting while running seems inconsistant
and unpredictable. Radu thinks the direction depends on which foot is foward
when making the shot. Offensive players should train for shooting while on the run.
Go to an empty field and practice over and over until you know where the ball is going to go.
Defense.
I couldn't quite see what was happening overall, being in the middle of the action,
but I believe all the scores against us were at short-range.
Were we positioned properly?
Did we miss blocks and tackles?
Did they get lucky?
Did they have outstanding players?
One thing I've noticed playing at TIM is that when I play someone I have not seen before
it takes a while to adjust to their moves and style of play.
I did not recognize any of the players on the Verona team.
Small Field.
At the big field at TIM there is time and space to plan your moves.
Not so at the smaller fields. We must be quicker with no hesitation.
Defenders must work as a team, positioning themselves automatically.
Offensive players should be able to shoot on the run.
Shooting.
Let's see, you run up close to the goal, you have time for an easy shot,
you shoot, and the ball goes crooked, missing the goal!
The direction the ball takes when shooting while running seems inconsistant
and unpredictable. Radu thinks the direction depends on which foot is foward
when making the shot. Offensive players should train for shooting while on the run.
Go to an empty field and practice over and over until you know where the ball is going to go.
Defense.
I couldn't quite see what was happening overall, being in the middle of the action,
but I believe all the scores against us were at short-range.
Were we positioned properly?
Did we miss blocks and tackles?
Did they get lucky?
Did they have outstanding players?
One thing I've noticed playing at TIM is that when I play someone I have not seen before
it takes a while to adjust to their moves and style of play.
I did not recognize any of the players on the Verona team.
Small Field.
At the big field at TIM there is time and space to plan your moves.
Not so at the smaller fields. We must be quicker with no hesitation.
Defenders must work as a team, positioning themselves automatically.
Offensive players should be able to shoot on the run.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Virtual win and virtual loss
Last night, we lost. It doesn't really matter how, but Verona came back from 0-2 to
eventually win the match 3-2. I understand how everyone must feel, because I was
overwhelmed with anger and dissapointment immediately after the game too. But, after all,
what are we doing here? This is only a game, we don't win real money and I am sure most of
us aren't interested primarily in the lindens, but just want to have fun. We are not a team
of idiots. Let the others be the idiots. The ones that shout 'spacebar!' or 'flying!' when
a bug occurs while running in heavy lag conditions. Or the referee who then says 'well,
jumping isn't flying' and then all the opponents start jumping around.
What shall we do? Well, the game showed us that our determination and organisation can only
be defeated by chance or cheating. So I guess we must train to be able to cope with these
situations too. Also, we only received three goals, which is not much considering the
number of goals scored in the matches in the first round. We need to work in our offense
department to miss as few shots as possible.
But above all, everyone should forget the last match and concentrate on the next. We can win this match and a win is enough for us to qualify. There will be long discussions on
this theme, but the rules say quite clearly that the next criterion after the number of
points are the direct matches. In case Verona wins against Milan and we beat Napoli then
all three teams will have 6 points. In this case we should look at the direct matches:
Napoli-Verona 5-2
SNN-Verona 2-3
SNN-Napoli ?
Everybody will have 3 points in this new group so goal differential will be the next
criterion. Verona has 5-7 (-2). If we beat Napoli by a goal, we will have (0) and Napoli
will have (+2). Napoli will qualify first place and SNN second place. If we beat them 2, 3,
4 or 5 goals then we will have (+1), (+2), (+3) or (+4) and Napoli will have (+1), (0),
(-1) or (-2). Again the same teams qualify but we will qualify in first place then Napoli.
If we beat Napoli at 6 or more goals, then we will qualify together with Verona.
In all cases a win is enough to qualify. We should concentrate on training and should only
look at the next game.
I must congratulate all the team for their effort, the game was very long and everybody got
tired until the end and maybe that helped them come back too. I can't really put the blame
on anyone because I sincerely think we did good and obeyed the tactics which were again
good. It wouldn't be fair either to blame anyone but myself and I have to ask you for an
appology because I wasn't online this week and we couldn't train and also because I missed
some easy shots as an attacker. This week we will have a training session or maybe two. The
first one is likely to be on Tuesday or Wednesday, I will send a group message to all with
the day.
For the next match, there will be some changes in the team, the first change I decided as a
second coach is to give the fascia capitano to Tarcisio Ibanez which will be our captain in
the game on Sunday. This is only a temporary measure, seeing as how much one has to argue
in the field I decided to give him the opportunity to answer in Italian and maybe make
ourselves heard (because I had the distinctive impression that I was ignored because of
speaking in English, they didn't understand or chose not to say anything to me).
Last but not least, please read Cyndee's post as it is a good guide for everyone in the team and
we should take notice and play according to these good advices. Forza SNN !
eventually win the match 3-2. I understand how everyone must feel, because I was
overwhelmed with anger and dissapointment immediately after the game too. But, after all,
what are we doing here? This is only a game, we don't win real money and I am sure most of
us aren't interested primarily in the lindens, but just want to have fun. We are not a team
of idiots. Let the others be the idiots. The ones that shout 'spacebar!' or 'flying!' when
a bug occurs while running in heavy lag conditions. Or the referee who then says 'well,
jumping isn't flying' and then all the opponents start jumping around.
What shall we do? Well, the game showed us that our determination and organisation can only
be defeated by chance or cheating. So I guess we must train to be able to cope with these
situations too. Also, we only received three goals, which is not much considering the
number of goals scored in the matches in the first round. We need to work in our offense
department to miss as few shots as possible.
But above all, everyone should forget the last match and concentrate on the next. We can win this match and a win is enough for us to qualify. There will be long discussions on
this theme, but the rules say quite clearly that the next criterion after the number of
points are the direct matches. In case Verona wins against Milan and we beat Napoli then
all three teams will have 6 points. In this case we should look at the direct matches:
Napoli-Verona 5-2
SNN-Verona 2-3
SNN-Napoli ?
Everybody will have 3 points in this new group so goal differential will be the next
criterion. Verona has 5-7 (-2). If we beat Napoli by a goal, we will have (0) and Napoli
will have (+2). Napoli will qualify first place and SNN second place. If we beat them 2, 3,
4 or 5 goals then we will have (+1), (+2), (+3) or (+4) and Napoli will have (+1), (0),
(-1) or (-2). Again the same teams qualify but we will qualify in first place then Napoli.
If we beat Napoli at 6 or more goals, then we will qualify together with Verona.
In all cases a win is enough to qualify. We should concentrate on training and should only
look at the next game.
I must congratulate all the team for their effort, the game was very long and everybody got
tired until the end and maybe that helped them come back too. I can't really put the blame
on anyone because I sincerely think we did good and obeyed the tactics which were again
good. It wouldn't be fair either to blame anyone but myself and I have to ask you for an
appology because I wasn't online this week and we couldn't train and also because I missed
some easy shots as an attacker. This week we will have a training session or maybe two. The
first one is likely to be on Tuesday or Wednesday, I will send a group message to all with
the day.
For the next match, there will be some changes in the team, the first change I decided as a
second coach is to give the fascia capitano to Tarcisio Ibanez which will be our captain in
the game on Sunday. This is only a temporary measure, seeing as how much one has to argue
in the field I decided to give him the opportunity to answer in Italian and maybe make
ourselves heard (because I had the distinctive impression that I was ignored because of
speaking in English, they didn't understand or chose not to say anything to me).
Last but not least, please read Cyndee's post as it is a good guide for everyone in the team and
we should take notice and play according to these good advices. Forza SNN !
Avulso
Tutto quello che ho voglia di dire è che non ho la minima intenzione di trascorrere la prossima domenica a litigare con altri presidenti per le regole della classifica avulsa.
Voi nemmeno immaginate che bell'ambientino di ignoranti e cretini ci sia (qualcuno si offende? Chi se ne frega!) e il solo augurarsi che comprendano le regole delle classifiche avulse mi pare del tutto impossibile.
Se col Napoli dovessimo vincere e il Verona battesse il Milan, si scatenerebbe una sinfonia di calcoli che solo persone normodotate riuscirebbero a concepire.
Quindi mi auguro dal cuore che la prossima partita (se ci sarà) la perderemo e contemporaneamente il Milan non risorga dalle ceneri e batta il Verona, altrimenti ancora una volta ci sarebbe una classifica avulsa di mezzo.
Non vedo l'ora che questa Coppa Italia finisca, quantomeno per noi, perché di passare il mio tempo su SL a litigare con le persone sono assolutamente stanco.
Voi nemmeno immaginate che bell'ambientino di ignoranti e cretini ci sia (qualcuno si offende? Chi se ne frega!) e il solo augurarsi che comprendano le regole delle classifiche avulse mi pare del tutto impossibile.
Se col Napoli dovessimo vincere e il Verona battesse il Milan, si scatenerebbe una sinfonia di calcoli che solo persone normodotate riuscirebbero a concepire.
Quindi mi auguro dal cuore che la prossima partita (se ci sarà) la perderemo e contemporaneamente il Milan non risorga dalle ceneri e batta il Verona, altrimenti ancora una volta ci sarebbe una classifica avulsa di mezzo.
Non vedo l'ora che questa Coppa Italia finisca, quantomeno per noi, perché di passare il mio tempo su SL a litigare con le persone sono assolutamente stanco.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
"Rules" for team players
Here are some of my thoughts on game-play.
Some of these are obvious but should be understood by everyone for better team-play.
I think everyone will agree with these. If you don't please post it for discussion.
1. Never do a short pass near our goal.
2. If kicking in from the sidelines, kick the ball into the opponants side of the field.
Don't worry about them getting the ball.
3. On defense, don't chase the ball if there are two or three defenders
already harrassing the attacker.
Position yourself in the attackers likely path.
If the attacker gets past the forward defenders be ready to meet him.
4. The best defense against a long high kick is to be directly in front of the
kicker or better yet, not to give him any time to line up a shot.
Meet the attackers at midfield.
5. There should be at least 2 defenders (including goalie)
between the ball and the goal at all times
6. Guard against passes.
Be aware of opponants who are open to receive passes.
7. Defenders who intercept the ball should immediatly kick it towards
the opponants goal. Keep the ball in their side of the field.
8. On offense and defense, someone should stand back from the ball
about 5 meters or so to recover loose balls or to re-intercept lost balls.
9. Until we get better communication from the referrees,
the ball shoud be considerred 'in play' if an opponant has the ball in our side of the field.
10. When we are under attack at least one of our offensive players should stay back
in the opponants side to receive passes.
Some of these are obvious but should be understood by everyone for better team-play.
I think everyone will agree with these. If you don't please post it for discussion.
1. Never do a short pass near our goal.
2. If kicking in from the sidelines, kick the ball into the opponants side of the field.
Don't worry about them getting the ball.
3. On defense, don't chase the ball if there are two or three defenders
already harrassing the attacker.
Position yourself in the attackers likely path.
If the attacker gets past the forward defenders be ready to meet him.
4. The best defense against a long high kick is to be directly in front of the
kicker or better yet, not to give him any time to line up a shot.
Meet the attackers at midfield.
5. There should be at least 2 defenders (including goalie)
between the ball and the goal at all times
6. Guard against passes.
Be aware of opponants who are open to receive passes.
7. Defenders who intercept the ball should immediatly kick it towards
the opponants goal. Keep the ball in their side of the field.
8. On offense and defense, someone should stand back from the ball
about 5 meters or so to recover loose balls or to re-intercept lost balls.
9. Until we get better communication from the referrees,
the ball shoud be considerred 'in play' if an opponant has the ball in our side of the field.
10. When we are under attack at least one of our offensive players should stay back
in the opponants side to receive passes.
Friday, October 19, 2007
SNN FC - Hellas Verona allo stadio Starlife
La partita SNN FC - Hellas Verona di domenica 21 ottobre verrà disputata allo stadio Starlife, come previsto, alle 22 ore italiane (1 pm pdt).
Sono un po' sorpreso (anzi, non lo sono affatto) che non ci siano stati allenamenti durante tutta la settimana, mi chiedo come sia possibile che il coach titolare non abbia sostenuto ancora nemmeno un allenamento...
L'Allenatore in Seconda ha fatto molto la settimana scorsa, tuttavia questa settimana non l'ho visto nemmeno online... magari ha ancora problemi di connessione?
Ho visto alcuni giocatori allenarsi per conto proprio e li ringrazio per la comprensione, io purtroppo non ho mezzi per costringere nessuno a collegarsi o a svolgere allenamenti, né sarebbe mio compito tenere sotto controllo lo svolgimento degli allenamenti (questo sarebbe un incarico del Team Manager).
Mi rendo conto che ho scelto io le persone, ma non credo che molte altre persone si sarebbero comportate in modo differente.
Spero soltanto che domenica ci siano tante persone quante domenica scorsa alla partita, e almeno un coach, e che sappia i nomi dei suoi giocatori in modo da poterli scegliere.
Sono un po' sorpreso (anzi, non lo sono affatto) che non ci siano stati allenamenti durante tutta la settimana, mi chiedo come sia possibile che il coach titolare non abbia sostenuto ancora nemmeno un allenamento...
L'Allenatore in Seconda ha fatto molto la settimana scorsa, tuttavia questa settimana non l'ho visto nemmeno online... magari ha ancora problemi di connessione?
Ho visto alcuni giocatori allenarsi per conto proprio e li ringrazio per la comprensione, io purtroppo non ho mezzi per costringere nessuno a collegarsi o a svolgere allenamenti, né sarebbe mio compito tenere sotto controllo lo svolgimento degli allenamenti (questo sarebbe un incarico del Team Manager).
Mi rendo conto che ho scelto io le persone, ma non credo che molte altre persone si sarebbero comportate in modo differente.
Spero soltanto che domenica ci siano tante persone quante domenica scorsa alla partita, e almeno un coach, e che sappia i nomi dei suoi giocatori in modo da poterli scegliere.
Monday, October 15, 2007
1st Round Results
Official results from Coppa Italia 1st round:
Group A :
Juventus - Billionaire POSTPONED
Cittadella - Nikeddy 1-4
Group B :
Itland - Lazio 4-2
Mediterraneo FC - Fiorentina 1-7
Group C :
Parma - Roma 3-3
Vstex - Inter 7-0
Group D :
Milan - SNN 2-8
Napoli - Verona 5-2
Group A :
Juventus - Billionaire POSTPONED
Cittadella - Nikeddy 1-4
Group B :
Itland - Lazio 4-2
Mediterraneo FC - Fiorentina 1-7
Group C :
Parma - Roma 3-3
Vstex - Inter 7-0
Group D :
Milan - SNN 2-8
Napoli - Verona 5-2
Oct 14, 2007 - SNN vs.Milan 8 - 2
Easy victory.
I don't think this team has done much training.
I did not recognize any names on their team from practice sessions at TIM.
They did not seem to have an organized defensive plan.
There were several occassions when our attackers went downfield unopposed.
I think the only times that they penetrated our defense and got
close to our goal was when we did not know the ball was in play.
There were at least a couple of instances where they started their attack
while we were just standing, waiting for a faceoff or kick from the sidelines.
There was lack of communication from the referee.
Maybe he should have a start-stop whistle or light that everyone can hear or see.
From now on, to be safe, we should assume that the ball is is play
whenever an opponant has the ball on our side of the field.
For Defenders;
There was at least one occassion when their attacker got past all our defenders
and should have had an easy goal. (for some reason one of them froze for a couple of seconds).
As a general rule I think there should always be at least two players (one being the goalie)
between the ball and our goal at all times.
If you are not actively engaging the attacker, try to position yourself in the attackers likely path.
I don't think this team has done much training.
I did not recognize any names on their team from practice sessions at TIM.
They did not seem to have an organized defensive plan.
There were several occassions when our attackers went downfield unopposed.
I think the only times that they penetrated our defense and got
close to our goal was when we did not know the ball was in play.
There were at least a couple of instances where they started their attack
while we were just standing, waiting for a faceoff or kick from the sidelines.
There was lack of communication from the referee.
Maybe he should have a start-stop whistle or light that everyone can hear or see.
From now on, to be safe, we should assume that the ball is is play
whenever an opponant has the ball on our side of the field.
For Defenders;
There was at least one occassion when their attacker got past all our defenders
and should have had an easy goal. (for some reason one of them froze for a couple of seconds).
As a general rule I think there should always be at least two players (one being the goalie)
between the ball and our goal at all times.
If you are not actively engaging the attacker, try to position yourself in the attackers likely path.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Seconda maglia / Away jersey
Sono pronte le seconde maglie, quelle bianche con bordi neri, da trasferta.
I giocatori (tranne i portieri) sono invitati a farne richiesta apponendo qui un commento con nome, cognome e numero di maglia. Le richieste saranno evase il prima possibile.
Chi non ne farà richiesta non riceverà la seconda maglia.
Grazie per la collaborazione.
Away jerseys, white ones, are ready.
The players (except goalkeepers) are kindly invited to put a comment here asking for it, writing name, surname and jersey number. Jerseys will be sent as soon as possible.
The players not asking for the away jersey won't receive any.
Thanks for your collaboration.
I giocatori (tranne i portieri) sono invitati a farne richiesta apponendo qui un commento con nome, cognome e numero di maglia. Le richieste saranno evase il prima possibile.
Chi non ne farà richiesta non riceverà la seconda maglia.
Grazie per la collaborazione.
Away jerseys, white ones, are ready.
The players (except goalkeepers) are kindly invited to put a comment here asking for it, writing name, surname and jersey number. Jerseys will be sent as soon as possible.
The players not asking for the away jersey won't receive any.
Thanks for your collaboration.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Riflessioni
Membri del team,
vi espongo alcune riflessioni e considerazioni personali in merito all'organizzazione del calcio SL.
Oggi è giovedi 11 ottobre, fra tre giorni dovrebbe esserci il Primo Turno di Coppa Italia SL.
In tutta onestà sono fortemente disilluso riguardo le reali possibilità che si riesca a combinare qualcosa di buono e con esito positivo.
C'è da tempo una quantità abnorme di problemi irrisolti, cui di giorno in giorno si aggiunge una notevole dose di problematiche quotidiane. Personalmente mi sto impegnando a fondo da due mesi in quest'avventura, e sono pronto a malmenare chiunque si azzardi a sostenere il contrario.
Tuttavia il mio impegno, la mia volontà di sperare che tutto funzioni, l'ottimismo che si dovrebbe ostentare ai giocatori per tenere alto il loro morale, cozzano violentemente ed inevitabilmente contro la realtà dei fatti.
Il sistema di gioco: di certo tecnicamente non eccelso, anche per via dei limiti imposti dalla stessa SL. Palloni che rimbalzano per decine e decine di metri, script che non funzionano a dovere, portieri praticamente inutilizzabili, regole paradossali imposte per controbilanciare e tappare i buchi. In più un lag irritante e quasi inevitabile, che rende tutto molto meno appetibile. Ciò nonostante, uno dei problemi meno gravi al momento.
Gli avatars e le persone coinvolte: punto dolentissimo. Tra esponenti della Lega Calcio SL, Presidenti, dirigenti, allenatori, calciatori, arbitri è difficilissimo reperire persone serie, intelligenti, capaci, oneste, affidabili, che si impegnino realmente e fruttuosamente a collaborare nel progetto. Troppe persone che spariscono, troppi individui mentalmente instabili, troppi ragazzini megalomani, troppi ignoranti, troppi incapaci, troppe persone inaffidabili. Può sembrare una critica durissima e offensiva, ma vi invito a riflettere sui numeri di questo progetto. Con 16 squadre da gestire sarebbero necessari almeno 350-400 personaggi degni di ricoprire il loro ruolo. Persone che sappiano prendersi carico delle loro responsabilità e portare avanti i loro compiti autonomamente e intelligentemente. Quante persone conoscete su SL? Quanti di loro conoscete a sufficienza da considerarli persone affidabili, presenti, intelligenti, capaci, serie? Fatto questo rapido conto, è difficile pensare che si possa arrivare a 400, almeno per me.
La Lega Calcio SL: i "creatori" dell'idea, i fornitori del sistema di gioco. Bravi, idea fantastica, ma è sufficiente il loro lavoro per tenere in piedi la baracca? A mio parere no. Cinque persone cinque, di cui praticamente solo tre realmente reperibili. Di sicuro almeno un paio di loro ha assicurato ed assicura un impegno costante, ma può bastare? Quando ci si ritrova a tre giorni dall'inizio della Coppa, è difficile accettare il fatto che non si sappia dove saranno disputate le partite, che gli arbitri siano un'incognita totale -nella maggior parte dei casi emeriti sconosciuti che arbitreranno per la prima volta. Che il sito della Lega Calcio SL non sia aggiornato da un eternità, che online non ci sia nulla riguardante la Coppa Italia SL, presente solo nelle notecards che girano inworld, e solo perché un unico presidente (guardacaso il sottoscritto) e un esponente della Lega si sono messi ad organizzare tutto da soli. Perfino il Forum Ufficiale, nel momento in cui scrivo, è down e segnala problemi di connessione al database. Insomma nessun tiro al piccione nei confronti della Lega Calcio SL, ma è facile tacere ed incoraggiarli, se si è i primi a non collaborare concretamente. Gli incoraggiamenti lasciano il tempo che trovano, i problemi sono troppi e ci sarebbe bisogno di molte più persone disposte a sacrificare il proprio tempo e i propri nervi per dedicarsi a questo progetto.
Soldi, sponsors & Co.: altro punto dolente. E' da agosto che si protrae questo tira e molla tra Lega e sponsor. Negli accordi iniziali tra Lega e Presidenti erano fissati determinati premi partita, di cui finora non si è vista nemmeno l'ombra. Il campionato non può iniziare, e la Lega è costretta a sborsare denaro di tasca propria per far iniziare qualcosa che somigli vagamente a delle partite ufficiali, nella speranza che, vedendo tutto girare a meraviglia, lo sponsor si affretti a non perdere il treno. Senza voler per forza individuare un colpevole tra sponsor e Lega, rimane in ogni caso il problema. I Presidenti, davanti a regole precise e determinati compensi pattuiti in anticipo, si sono esposti a stipulare a destra e a manca contratti di vario genere. Accordi con calciatori, staff, possessori di terreni, sponsors. Tutti questi accordi si basavano su dei presupposti e su delle garanzie che al momento -dimentichiamo per un attimo di occuparci di chi sia la colpa- non sono stati rispettati. Su che basi i Presidenti ora, anche se davvero volenterosi e seri, possono rispettare a loro volta gli impegni presi? E' una reazione a catena, dove l'inaffidabilità si propaga, travolgendo anche chi è incolpevole.
Cercando di sintetizzare, ciò che purtroppo mi aspetto dalla giornata di Domenica, è quanto di più lontano dalle aspettative, dalle speranze di chiunque abbia creduto e confidi nella buona riuscita del progetto.
Mi aspetto squadre che non sapranno dove giocare, squadre che non si presenteranno nemmeno, squadre senza giocatori a sufficienza, arbitri assenti o non preparati, strutture inadeguate e non regolamentari, lag, litigi, inosservanza dei regolamenti di gioco, risultati dubbi, crash, discussioni infinite, colpevolizzazioni e lavate di mani.
Qualcuno potrebbe dire: "Qual è il problema? E' solo l'inizio, le cose miglioreranno!". Io la penso diversamente. Credo che le poche persone serie, se travolte da un'ondata di disorganizzazione e di caos, difficilmente continueranno a fare harakiri e a proseguire in una situazione come questa.
Chiaramente mi auguro di sbagliarmi, di ingigantire in realtà problemi che ci sono ma sono sormontabili.
Beh, se è davvero così, aspetto solo Domenica. Dimostratemi che ho torto, e sarò più contento di voi.
vi espongo alcune riflessioni e considerazioni personali in merito all'organizzazione del calcio SL.
Oggi è giovedi 11 ottobre, fra tre giorni dovrebbe esserci il Primo Turno di Coppa Italia SL.
In tutta onestà sono fortemente disilluso riguardo le reali possibilità che si riesca a combinare qualcosa di buono e con esito positivo.
C'è da tempo una quantità abnorme di problemi irrisolti, cui di giorno in giorno si aggiunge una notevole dose di problematiche quotidiane. Personalmente mi sto impegnando a fondo da due mesi in quest'avventura, e sono pronto a malmenare chiunque si azzardi a sostenere il contrario.
Tuttavia il mio impegno, la mia volontà di sperare che tutto funzioni, l'ottimismo che si dovrebbe ostentare ai giocatori per tenere alto il loro morale, cozzano violentemente ed inevitabilmente contro la realtà dei fatti.
Il sistema di gioco: di certo tecnicamente non eccelso, anche per via dei limiti imposti dalla stessa SL. Palloni che rimbalzano per decine e decine di metri, script che non funzionano a dovere, portieri praticamente inutilizzabili, regole paradossali imposte per controbilanciare e tappare i buchi. In più un lag irritante e quasi inevitabile, che rende tutto molto meno appetibile. Ciò nonostante, uno dei problemi meno gravi al momento.
Gli avatars e le persone coinvolte: punto dolentissimo. Tra esponenti della Lega Calcio SL, Presidenti, dirigenti, allenatori, calciatori, arbitri è difficilissimo reperire persone serie, intelligenti, capaci, oneste, affidabili, che si impegnino realmente e fruttuosamente a collaborare nel progetto. Troppe persone che spariscono, troppi individui mentalmente instabili, troppi ragazzini megalomani, troppi ignoranti, troppi incapaci, troppe persone inaffidabili. Può sembrare una critica durissima e offensiva, ma vi invito a riflettere sui numeri di questo progetto. Con 16 squadre da gestire sarebbero necessari almeno 350-400 personaggi degni di ricoprire il loro ruolo. Persone che sappiano prendersi carico delle loro responsabilità e portare avanti i loro compiti autonomamente e intelligentemente. Quante persone conoscete su SL? Quanti di loro conoscete a sufficienza da considerarli persone affidabili, presenti, intelligenti, capaci, serie? Fatto questo rapido conto, è difficile pensare che si possa arrivare a 400, almeno per me.
La Lega Calcio SL: i "creatori" dell'idea, i fornitori del sistema di gioco. Bravi, idea fantastica, ma è sufficiente il loro lavoro per tenere in piedi la baracca? A mio parere no. Cinque persone cinque, di cui praticamente solo tre realmente reperibili. Di sicuro almeno un paio di loro ha assicurato ed assicura un impegno costante, ma può bastare? Quando ci si ritrova a tre giorni dall'inizio della Coppa, è difficile accettare il fatto che non si sappia dove saranno disputate le partite, che gli arbitri siano un'incognita totale -nella maggior parte dei casi emeriti sconosciuti che arbitreranno per la prima volta. Che il sito della Lega Calcio SL non sia aggiornato da un eternità, che online non ci sia nulla riguardante la Coppa Italia SL, presente solo nelle notecards che girano inworld, e solo perché un unico presidente (guardacaso il sottoscritto) e un esponente della Lega si sono messi ad organizzare tutto da soli. Perfino il Forum Ufficiale, nel momento in cui scrivo, è down e segnala problemi di connessione al database. Insomma nessun tiro al piccione nei confronti della Lega Calcio SL, ma è facile tacere ed incoraggiarli, se si è i primi a non collaborare concretamente. Gli incoraggiamenti lasciano il tempo che trovano, i problemi sono troppi e ci sarebbe bisogno di molte più persone disposte a sacrificare il proprio tempo e i propri nervi per dedicarsi a questo progetto.
Soldi, sponsors & Co.: altro punto dolente. E' da agosto che si protrae questo tira e molla tra Lega e sponsor. Negli accordi iniziali tra Lega e Presidenti erano fissati determinati premi partita, di cui finora non si è vista nemmeno l'ombra. Il campionato non può iniziare, e la Lega è costretta a sborsare denaro di tasca propria per far iniziare qualcosa che somigli vagamente a delle partite ufficiali, nella speranza che, vedendo tutto girare a meraviglia, lo sponsor si affretti a non perdere il treno. Senza voler per forza individuare un colpevole tra sponsor e Lega, rimane in ogni caso il problema. I Presidenti, davanti a regole precise e determinati compensi pattuiti in anticipo, si sono esposti a stipulare a destra e a manca contratti di vario genere. Accordi con calciatori, staff, possessori di terreni, sponsors. Tutti questi accordi si basavano su dei presupposti e su delle garanzie che al momento -dimentichiamo per un attimo di occuparci di chi sia la colpa- non sono stati rispettati. Su che basi i Presidenti ora, anche se davvero volenterosi e seri, possono rispettare a loro volta gli impegni presi? E' una reazione a catena, dove l'inaffidabilità si propaga, travolgendo anche chi è incolpevole.
Cercando di sintetizzare, ciò che purtroppo mi aspetto dalla giornata di Domenica, è quanto di più lontano dalle aspettative, dalle speranze di chiunque abbia creduto e confidi nella buona riuscita del progetto.
Mi aspetto squadre che non sapranno dove giocare, squadre che non si presenteranno nemmeno, squadre senza giocatori a sufficienza, arbitri assenti o non preparati, strutture inadeguate e non regolamentari, lag, litigi, inosservanza dei regolamenti di gioco, risultati dubbi, crash, discussioni infinite, colpevolizzazioni e lavate di mani.
Qualcuno potrebbe dire: "Qual è il problema? E' solo l'inizio, le cose miglioreranno!". Io la penso diversamente. Credo che le poche persone serie, se travolte da un'ondata di disorganizzazione e di caos, difficilmente continueranno a fare harakiri e a proseguire in una situazione come questa.
Chiaramente mi auguro di sbagliarmi, di ingigantire in realtà problemi che ci sono ma sono sormontabili.
Beh, se è davvero così, aspetto solo Domenica. Dimostratemi che ho torto, e sarò più contento di voi.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Monday night is training
A training session is scheduled for today at 22:00 Italy time (1:00pm SL); we shall meet at TIM's stadium. I expect everyone to be there for some tactical discussion and practicing pass.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
CALENDARIO COPPA ITALIA
Sorteggiati gironi e calendario Coppa Italia!
Ecco gli incontri relativi all'SNN FC, inserita nel Girone D insieme a Milan, Napoli e Hellas Verona:
14 Ottobre ore 22.00 /1pm pdt: Milan - SNN FC
21 Ottobre ore 22.00 /1pm pdt: SNN FC - Hellas Verona
28 Ottobre ore 22.00 /1pm pdt: SNN FC - Napoli
Here's the draw for Coppa Italia!
Above the next matches for SNN FC, put in Group D with Milan, Napoli and Hellas Verona.
Mercoledi 10 Ottobre ore 22 amichevole Hellas Verona - SNN
Wednesday October 10, 1pm pdt friendly match Hellas Verona - SNN
Ecco gli incontri relativi all'SNN FC, inserita nel Girone D insieme a Milan, Napoli e Hellas Verona:
14 Ottobre ore 22.00 /1pm pdt: Milan - SNN FC
21 Ottobre ore 22.00 /1pm pdt: SNN FC - Hellas Verona
28 Ottobre ore 22.00 /1pm pdt: SNN FC - Napoli
Here's the draw for Coppa Italia!
Above the next matches for SNN FC, put in Group D with Milan, Napoli and Hellas Verona.
Mercoledi 10 Ottobre ore 22 amichevole Hellas Verona - SNN
Wednesday October 10, 1pm pdt friendly match Hellas Verona - SNN
Friday, October 5, 2007
Nuovi arrivi
Diamo il benvenuto alle seguenti persone, che mi auguro, daranno un grosso contributo alla squadra.
Nuovo allenatore: skorpion Bekkers;
Merchandiser: Nemes Dryke, che si occuperà della vendita di tutti gli articoli che riguardano la squadra (divise, bandiere, cappellini e altro);
Presto vi faremo sapere dov'è stato aperto il negozio.
Inoltre comunico che Radu Lubitsch ha accettato l'incarico di allenatore in seconda (rimane comunque anche un giocatore della squadra).
Welcome to new people joining us.
I hope that they will help a lot the team.
New trainer: skorpion Bekkers;
Merchandiser: Nemes Dryke, she will sell merchandise (shirt, flag, hat etc....)
Asap we will give you the landmark of the shop.
Radu Lubitsch accepted the new role of second trainer, but he will be also a player of the team.
Nuovo allenatore: skorpion Bekkers;
Merchandiser: Nemes Dryke, che si occuperà della vendita di tutti gli articoli che riguardano la squadra (divise, bandiere, cappellini e altro);
Presto vi faremo sapere dov'è stato aperto il negozio.
Inoltre comunico che Radu Lubitsch ha accettato l'incarico di allenatore in seconda (rimane comunque anche un giocatore della squadra).
Welcome to new people joining us.
I hope that they will help a lot the team.
New trainer: skorpion Bekkers;
Merchandiser: Nemes Dryke, she will sell merchandise (shirt, flag, hat etc....)
Asap we will give you the landmark of the shop.
Radu Lubitsch accepted the new role of second trainer, but he will be also a player of the team.
News - in English
Following Swann's request I will take the initiative to translate the essentials of his previous post in English. Here it goes:
1. The championship is not starting yet because the organizers haven't reached an agreement with the sponsors.
2. There will be a new competition, starting on the 14th this month, called Italy Cup that will be played in 6 phases. There will be 16 teams competing in 4 groups of 4 and the first 2 in each group will advance to the knock-out phase. There quarterfinals, semifinals and finals will be played. Today we are waiting for the official rule book and schedule of competition.
3. As the old trainer, Jaickier was sacked this week, we are looking for a new head coach. Also the second coach will be nominated soon enough.
4. We have contacted another person to work as a scouter/ PR. We hope we will reach an agrement soon.
5. New brazilian player, Carl Susa has organized a fan club for our team! With fans (and fan-girls!) which are willing to support us in the following games.
6. We have contacted the president of Verona for a friendly match next week at 22:00 (12pm sl hour). We are still waiting to hear the day when this will be played, depending upon the disponibility of the league to send us a match official for the game.
We are waiting for your comments on these matters and remembering anyone that wants a second shirt to post your name and number also.
1. The championship is not starting yet because the organizers haven't reached an agreement with the sponsors.
2. There will be a new competition, starting on the 14th this month, called Italy Cup that will be played in 6 phases. There will be 16 teams competing in 4 groups of 4 and the first 2 in each group will advance to the knock-out phase. There quarterfinals, semifinals and finals will be played. Today we are waiting for the official rule book and schedule of competition.
3. As the old trainer, Jaickier was sacked this week, we are looking for a new head coach. Also the second coach will be nominated soon enough.
4. We have contacted another person to work as a scouter/ PR. We hope we will reach an agrement soon.
5. New brazilian player, Carl Susa has organized a fan club for our team! With fans (and fan-girls!) which are willing to support us in the following games.
6. We have contacted the president of Verona for a friendly match next week at 22:00 (12pm sl hour). We are still waiting to hear the day when this will be played, depending upon the disponibility of the league to send us a match official for the game.
We are waiting for your comments on these matters and remembering anyone that wants a second shirt to post your name and number also.
News
Alcune notizie in ordine sparso.
Il campionato ritarderà ancora, la Lega non ha ancora trovato un accordo con lo sponsor e dunque non ha i soldi per permettersi i premi partita.
Su mia proposta è stata approvata all'unanimità alla riunione una Coppa Italia SL in 6 turni (gironcino + eliminatorie) che comincerà il 14 ottobre, con premi molto ridotti, calcolati in base al budget messo a disposizione dalla Lega, di tasca propria, per questa competizione.
Oggi (venerdi 5 ottobre) dovrebbero essere comunicati i calendari della manifestazione, ho fatto richiesta che sia inviata contestualmente, ad ogni Club, anche l'ultima versione del regolamento in modo che tutti possiamo e possiate conoscerla.
Sono in trattative per il nuovo allenatore, oggi potrebbe essere il giorno buono, sperando che la Lega si affretti nella ratifica delle rescissioni. Anche per il posto di Allenatore in Seconda ho individuato la persona giusta e al più presto verrà nominato.
Ho un contatto anche per un nuovo scout/addetto al merchandising. Spero di trovare celermente un accordo.
Un nuovo calciatore brasiliano, Carl Susa, ha organizzato un gruppo SNN FC Fan Club con alcuni tifosi (soprattutte tifose) disposte a seguirci e tifarci durante gli incontri.
Ho contattato il Presidente del Verona per un'amichevole da disputarsi la prossima settimana, ore 22, mi farà sapere esattamente il giorno previsto al più presto, in base alla disponibilità di un arbitro della Lega.
Lascio aperto lo spazio dei commenti. Aggiungerò in coda eventuali novità sopraggiunte nel frattempo.
Il campionato ritarderà ancora, la Lega non ha ancora trovato un accordo con lo sponsor e dunque non ha i soldi per permettersi i premi partita.
Su mia proposta è stata approvata all'unanimità alla riunione una Coppa Italia SL in 6 turni (gironcino + eliminatorie) che comincerà il 14 ottobre, con premi molto ridotti, calcolati in base al budget messo a disposizione dalla Lega, di tasca propria, per questa competizione.
Oggi (venerdi 5 ottobre) dovrebbero essere comunicati i calendari della manifestazione, ho fatto richiesta che sia inviata contestualmente, ad ogni Club, anche l'ultima versione del regolamento in modo che tutti possiamo e possiate conoscerla.
Sono in trattative per il nuovo allenatore, oggi potrebbe essere il giorno buono, sperando che la Lega si affretti nella ratifica delle rescissioni. Anche per il posto di Allenatore in Seconda ho individuato la persona giusta e al più presto verrà nominato.
Ho un contatto anche per un nuovo scout/addetto al merchandising. Spero di trovare celermente un accordo.
Un nuovo calciatore brasiliano, Carl Susa, ha organizzato un gruppo SNN FC Fan Club con alcuni tifosi (soprattutte tifose) disposte a seguirci e tifarci durante gli incontri.
Ho contattato il Presidente del Verona per un'amichevole da disputarsi la prossima settimana, ore 22, mi farà sapere esattamente il giorno previsto al più presto, in base alla disponibilità di un arbitro della Lega.
Lascio aperto lo spazio dei commenti. Aggiungerò in coda eventuali novità sopraggiunte nel frattempo.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
SNN v Billionaire ( Friendly ) Oct 3
4-1 ?, 2-2 ?, 3-2 ? 5-4 ?
There needs to be a referee or official scorekeeper for games.
Was there a referee at this game? I was not sure.
Are there official referees ?
Is there a rulebook for SL Soccerplay ?
The coach or someone on the sidelines should use group chat to
inform us of the official score.
There should be a big scoreboard at the field.
Also, people should not float above the field.
They may interfere with kicks.
One guy was so low we had to move around him.
They should be at the side of the field.
Gameplay.
Our opponant took a few long shots that went past several of us.
Fortunately most of them missed.
Defender Beavis scored one from across center field and
I almost scored two. I was couple of steps short::(
We need to practice blocking long low shots.
( This would also be good for practicing catching passes. )
I propose a practice session in which an attacker takes a low shot from the midfield line
and defenders spaced maybe 10, 20, 30 and 40 meters from the goal try to block
the shot. ( I'm assuming the center of the field at 50 meters. )
They also made some quick passes that we were helpless against ,
but they flubbed the shots.
I think the passes were more good luck than intentional but they showed
the potential of good passing skills.
During our attacks they had maybe thee players on our side of the field.
I think this hurt their defense. I would have only stationed one player there
and maybe one near centerfield.
There were a few instances when the attacker got past our defenders and I
thought were sure to score. In the middle of the action I couldn't quite see
what happened but I think there was a hesitation on the part of the attackers
that allowed a wave of defenders to swarm him.
A good offensive player should not need to take any time to aim.
I noticed that they made a few short passes when one of our players was near.
Not a good idea.
This should never be done on our side of the field.
I can not see clearly across the field to make any comments on our offense
or their defense.
I thought we played a good game and didn't see any big mistakes except
for the guy ( forgot his name ) who was away or perhaps IMing someone
when the game started.
I think he stole the ball too! :P
There needs to be a referee or official scorekeeper for games.
Was there a referee at this game? I was not sure.
Are there official referees ?
Is there a rulebook for SL Soccerplay ?
The coach or someone on the sidelines should use group chat to
inform us of the official score.
There should be a big scoreboard at the field.
Also, people should not float above the field.
They may interfere with kicks.
One guy was so low we had to move around him.
They should be at the side of the field.
Gameplay.
Our opponant took a few long shots that went past several of us.
Fortunately most of them missed.
Defender Beavis scored one from across center field and
I almost scored two. I was couple of steps short::(
We need to practice blocking long low shots.
( This would also be good for practicing catching passes. )
I propose a practice session in which an attacker takes a low shot from the midfield line
and defenders spaced maybe 10, 20, 30 and 40 meters from the goal try to block
the shot. ( I'm assuming the center of the field at 50 meters. )
They also made some quick passes that we were helpless against ,
but they flubbed the shots.
I think the passes were more good luck than intentional but they showed
the potential of good passing skills.
During our attacks they had maybe thee players on our side of the field.
I think this hurt their defense. I would have only stationed one player there
and maybe one near centerfield.
There were a few instances when the attacker got past our defenders and I
thought were sure to score. In the middle of the action I couldn't quite see
what happened but I think there was a hesitation on the part of the attackers
that allowed a wave of defenders to swarm him.
A good offensive player should not need to take any time to aim.
I noticed that they made a few short passes when one of our players was near.
Not a good idea.
This should never be done on our side of the field.
I can not see clearly across the field to make any comments on our offense
or their defense.
I thought we played a good game and didn't see any big mistakes except
for the guy ( forgot his name ) who was away or perhaps IMing someone
when the game started.
I think he stole the ball too! :P
Monday, October 1, 2007
My Point of View
Here are some thoughts, observations and suggestions I have from many hours of soccer play.
Many of these are obvious but I will state anyway.
I observed a game from above and found it enlightening. I recommend everyone do so.
In no particular order;
1. Goalie
The goalie animation is ineffective. By the time the action takes place
the ball has gone past.
I think it is better to abandon the goalie animation, as it is,
and use the regular movements.
I have suggested to Max Flyer that the goalie animation have perhaps
a one-meter 'sticky zone' around and above the goalie.
In the meantime I think it would be good to have an 'outer goalie' to
defend the outer rectangle.
( 'penalty box'? I'm not sure of the correct name )
His task would be to keep attackers out of the box.
He should stay in or near it at all times and not let anyone
take a shot from inside the box or get past him.
( I know, easier said than done, but this is what he should train for. )
2. Defenders
Don't chase the ball.
If an attacker gets past you and is occupied by another defender,
go to a new position in the attackers likely path.
If the attacker gets past all the defenders he will only have the goalie to deal with.
One attacker vs the goalie is almost always going to score.
If an attacker has two defenders on him, stay back between the ball and the goal,
or near opposing players in the open to guard against a pass or free ball.
Use your discretion.
3. Attackers
Scoring 1 vs 1 against the goalie is easy.
Scoring against the goalie and one defender is not difficult.
Scoring against the goalie and two defenders is harder but still not overly difficult.
Scoring against the goalie and three defenders is difficult.
If an attacker has three defenders chasing him that means that there
are team mates that are unguarded and have a better chance of scoring.
I noticed big clear areas when three or four defenders are chasing the ball.
I suggest having a player loiter in these areas ready to receive long passes
and perhaps running the ball all the way in with less opposition.
I think we should practice passing to the center of the field or open areas
when this situation occers. Perhaps even deliberately running to a corner
of the field to draw defenders away from our loitering players then
passing the ball to them.
Also, I think that one of our attackers should stay back, ready to receive passes
when we are on the defensive.
4. No short passes near our goal.
They are too easily missed and intercepted giving the opponant an easy goal.
5. Don't forget who your team mates are.
If your team mate has the ball don't take it from him. Give him space.
Sometimes it happens in the heat of action but be aware.
That's all for now, more later.
Many of these are obvious but I will state anyway.
I observed a game from above and found it enlightening. I recommend everyone do so.
In no particular order;
1. Goalie
The goalie animation is ineffective. By the time the action takes place
the ball has gone past.
I think it is better to abandon the goalie animation, as it is,
and use the regular movements.
I have suggested to Max Flyer that the goalie animation have perhaps
a one-meter 'sticky zone' around and above the goalie.
In the meantime I think it would be good to have an 'outer goalie' to
defend the outer rectangle.
( 'penalty box'? I'm not sure of the correct name )
His task would be to keep attackers out of the box.
He should stay in or near it at all times and not let anyone
take a shot from inside the box or get past him.
( I know, easier said than done, but this is what he should train for. )
2. Defenders
Don't chase the ball.
If an attacker gets past you and is occupied by another defender,
go to a new position in the attackers likely path.
If the attacker gets past all the defenders he will only have the goalie to deal with.
One attacker vs the goalie is almost always going to score.
If an attacker has two defenders on him, stay back between the ball and the goal,
or near opposing players in the open to guard against a pass or free ball.
Use your discretion.
3. Attackers
Scoring 1 vs 1 against the goalie is easy.
Scoring against the goalie and one defender is not difficult.
Scoring against the goalie and two defenders is harder but still not overly difficult.
Scoring against the goalie and three defenders is difficult.
If an attacker has three defenders chasing him that means that there
are team mates that are unguarded and have a better chance of scoring.
I noticed big clear areas when three or four defenders are chasing the ball.
I suggest having a player loiter in these areas ready to receive long passes
and perhaps running the ball all the way in with less opposition.
I think we should practice passing to the center of the field or open areas
when this situation occers. Perhaps even deliberately running to a corner
of the field to draw defenders away from our loitering players then
passing the ball to them.
Also, I think that one of our attackers should stay back, ready to receive passes
when we are on the defensive.
4. No short passes near our goal.
They are too easily missed and intercepted giving the opponant an easy goal.
5. Don't forget who your team mates are.
If your team mate has the ball don't take it from him. Give him space.
Sometimes it happens in the heat of action but be aware.
That's all for now, more later.
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