Equestrian Sports Thread #6 - ">tfw your team loses"

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Week 11 of the hoofball simulation is in progress. Here are all the games so far:

Week 1:
CAN @ CLO - http://imgur.com/a/gVuzP
APL @ FILL - http://imgur.com/a/h6r0G
CE @ LAP - http://imgur.com/a/BJ7Os
VAN @ MAN - http://imgur.com/a/Ekd6l
DJ @ PON - http://imgur.com/a/CWUuv

Week 2:
CLO @ APL - http://imgur.com/a/Vt8iM
PON @ DJ - http://imgur.com/a/XTOFi
CAN @ LAP - http://imgur.com/a/cThzL
CE @ VAN - http://imgur.com/a/Dq2nq

Week 3:
MAN @ VAN - http://imgur.com/a/AFL4Z

Week 4:
CE @ APL - http://imgur.com/a/oJ0Ys
FILL @ LAP - http://imgur.com/a/M6ema
PON @ MAN - http://imgur.com/a/0g82W
DJ @ VAN - http://imgur.com/a/bAySc

Week 5:
VAN @ CAN - http://imgur.com/a/3HRah
APL @ CE - http://imgur.com/a/KGmSW
DJ @ FILL - http://imgur.com/a/R5ZOK
CLO @ MAN - http://imgur.com/a/Leuz9
LAP @ PON - http://imgur.com/a/jPcqv

Week 6:
APL @ CLO - http://imgur.com/a/kFg2m
VAN @ CE - http://imgur.com/a/nvsxd
MAN @ DJ - http://imgur.com/a/Li99g
LAP @ FILL - http://imgur.com/a/DS9GQ
CAN @ PON - http://imgur.com/a/lwRTM

Week 7:
PON @ CAN - http://imgur.com/a/E5Sdo
MAN @ CE - http://imgur.com/a/KeKFZ
CLO @ DJ - http://imgur.com/a/24Poe
VAN @ FILL - http://imgur.com/a/OGj2I
APL @ LAP - http://imgur.com/a/XJjjK

Week 8:
VAN @ APL - http://imgur.com/a/nYQfN
LAP @ CLO - http://imgur.com/a/g6kBR
CAN @ DJ - http://imgur.com/a/DppZm
MAN @ FILL - http://imgur.com/a/9oiV5
CE @ PON - http://imgur.com/a/bSUWJ

Week 9:
LAP @ APL - http://imgur.com/a/G6imB
MAN @ CAN - http://imgur.com/a/SEC51
FILL @ DJ - http://imgur.com/a/PFBHa
CLO @ CE - http://imgur.com/a/uuJR3
PON @ VAN - http://imgur.com/a/UOl2X

Week 10:
LAP @ CAN - http://imgur.com/a/ePOSq
PON @ CE - http://imgur.com/a/9j0C2
VAN @ DJ - http://imgur.com/a/N6n0E
CLO @ FILL - http://imgur.com/a/NcX2f

Week 11:
PON @ APL - http://imgur.com/a/ONIZX

Bump
Surprised we fell off before I woke up today.

>>30538831
Same.
I guess no one was there to stop the thread from getting sacked.

But, I have ample free time now to do some writing, so I'll get on that.

I might make my boxing story anthro.

>>30538831
Also same.

>>30539456
I wouldn't blame you. It's hard to do boxing with 4 legs. Either anthro or human would be the way to go, I think.

Also I didn't get to talk about how shocking it was to see Elements lose to Ranchers. I really didn't expect that. Any it wasn't a close game either... What happened?

>>30539510
It looks like the Rancher defense was keeping the Elements down.
And Rarity's rating was below 85% for the first time too, while Braeburn was on fire. Either Ponyville's receiving game was way off, or Rarity was not at her prime.

>>30539456
What >>30539510 said.
The ponies could stand on their backlegs maybe, but it would be awkward to do that for multiple rounds.
It's also kind of hard to take them seriously like that.

This would be the green that I would accept anthro.

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Week 11: CE @ CLO
http://imgur.com/a/FPhaB

>>30540189
I hope the Elements don't go the way of the Bouncers. It's a scary thought

>>30541173
And the Sentries rally from last week's game to handily beat Cloudsdale!

I'm glad they found it in themselves to charge ahead in this game. Judging from the game log, there were some exciting drives from both teams, though CLO was more pass heavy, for obvious reasons. Would have been great to see live.

So this means CE stays at the top of their division?

>>30541644
Yes.

This is the pre-sleep bump.
But it's partially got something because there's two choices for what I do after EHF. Either I go in for a second season, add more free agents, get them signed on different rosters... or I do another sport.

So, yeah, let me know stuffs.

>>30542200
Hmm... That's hard to choose. I like both of those ideas. What other sports are you thinking? I don't know much about other sports besides football but I'd probably end up learning about them for the sake of ponies.

>>30542820
The other sports he's talked about doing are basketball, hockey, and baseball.

Pony basketball intrigues me, but the prospect of a second hoofball season sounds amazing. I might lean toward the latter desu.

>>30542200
If you continue with the EHF, is it possible to add expansion teams?

>>30543959
It's pretty complicated but it is possible. It would take a while to do so.

Not even sure who'd I even include for expansions, TBQH. In terms of Pony-based teams we have them all covered and any other race would consist of me making up 40-50 names.

>>30544544
Well, the "official" map has a few cities left to draw from: Baltimare, Rainbow Falls, Trottingham, and Griffonstone, if your inclined to believe they can handle a hoofball franchise. And only two new teams should be added, if you do add them, just to keep things simple.

If you do end up doing EHF: Season 2, with expansions, I wouldn't mind handling names so that you have one less headache to deal with.

I just want the Baltimare Nightmares to be a thing dammit!

>>30544704
Griffonstone's last known state, probably not. Probably lost their franchise like Baltimore did a long time ago when the Colts moved.

>>30546620
I actually headcanon that Baltimare lost their team to Ponyville.
The Colt's entire franchise moved to Ponyville when Twilight and her friends put it on the map. They got entirely new players, changed the name, the look, the whole shabang.

Baltimare sports fans are really salty about this and just absolutely despise Ponyville. If they ever got a new hoofball team, an ugly rivalry would be instantly created between Ponyville and Baltimare.

>>30547054
The Baltimare Nightmare's popularity also took a hit when Nightmare Moon turned out to be real. Ponies thought it was a good mascot when it was just a legend, but now it hits too close to home.

But there are still die hard fans that believe the team should return, even with the old mascot. They keep running into opposition from the Royal Sisters for some reason, though...

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Week 11: CAN @ FILL
http://imgur.com/a/x9ALG

>>30549049
Jet Set's a god. Why is that?

Also, it's looking like the Royals could actually recover. Maybe Luna's training did pay off.

>>30549335
He's a good runningback when he wants to be. Plus, I'm sure Luna hasn't forgot to focus on his and the other runners' training.

>>30549335
They did lose Moondancer again though.

>>30549866
Oh you're right. Why do these ponies get injured so often? For being harbingers of friendship, they sure are ruthless.

>>30550420
I'm gonna say that a lot of injuries are you know... small ones that have them back next game, but there are a decent number of big ones.

>>30550420
Plus you can reason most of them as accidents and not outright malicious in nature.

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>>30548358
I don't care what the princesses say, Nightmares is too good of a name to pass up! It's probably got the most intimidation factor out of all the mascots that are in the league.

What would be their team colors?

>>30537736
>filename
Isiah Robertson still has nightmares about a fabulous mack truck wearing 34 running him over

>>30552964
Maybe some sort of combination of black, teal, and purple? With white trim?

>>30520089

>The both of you stop in front of the red-bricked locker-house.
"Wow. This Moonlight Charge must be a great hoofball player to get you this excited."
>"Yeah, she's pretty good. But, that's not the only thing that's great about her..."
>Block loses focus and kinda just stares off into the distance, with a smitten look on his face.
>You wave your hoof in front of him, but that doesn't do anything.
>It takes a nudge with your shoulder to knock him out of his daydream.
>He shakes his head and clears his throat, giving you a sheepish smile.
>"But- *ahem* -uhm. Yes, I brought her up because she also said she went to Seaward Primary."
"No way!"
>"Yeah. I thought that might interest you."
>Woah, a fellow Seaward alum on the team with you!
>Get all kinds of hype!
>...You still don't remember her though.
>Must have been in a graduating class before you went to school there.
>Still! You two came form the same school!
>And ponies say Seaward doesn't turn out pro material.
>You and this Moonlight Charge really showed them!
>Block taps you on your shoulder and takes you out of your thoughts for a moment.
>"And wha-do-ya know. Look who's coming up right now."
>Block points his hoof behind you and you bring yourself around to see the very pony the two of you were talking about.
>Moonlight Charge can be seen trotting up the sidewalk toward the both of you, carrying a similar collection of gear to your's.
>Her fur is a deep midnight blue, with a complementing yellow and white mane.
>Her manecut is one you don't typically see on hoofball players: short, prim bangs that cover the sides of head.
>The only player you can think of with a similar style is Twilight Sparkle of the Elements.
>Not really your style, but who are you to judge.
>Your just excited to see somepony you could probably relate to.

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>>30554119
>when you forget the important detail that the new character is a unicorn.

goddammit, why do I write?

>>30554574
You can add that detail later, no big deal. Maybe you should double check before you post. Always helps me.

>>30556256
Yeah... I should be more thorough in editing than I normally am.

I might give the final week 11 game on Friday since I'm getting swamped with things and feel exhausted right now.

>>30557463
That's fine dude. You get some rest.
You deserve it.

>>30557463
Take your time, friend. We'll keep the thread up.

The last game of the week is DJ@MAN right?

>>30559589
Yes.

>>30552978
What a glorious sight to see that would be

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I wish there were more football related pony art bump

>>30562491
We're working on it... Slowly...

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would poners compete in esports?

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>>30537709
Even this? https://thedroneracingleague.com/

>>30563880
Oh yeah, I'm sure they have arcade style game competitions all the time. Maybe not quite at the level of esports today, but still.

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>>30563880
I think this guy would always have dreams of playing esports. Turns out, he's too casual and lazy to be any real competition. He still dreams about it, though. Maybe some day...

Should we being esports in here? I'm fine with it, but others might not like it.

pre-bed bump

>>30563946
I personally don't mind it, as long as the focus doesn't shift completely toward it

>>30563946

What if his mom was a legendary esports player when she was younger?

>>30565525
Yeah, I bet she mastered her share of joysticks

>>30566235
Probably mashed more than a few buttons in her time too.

>>30565525
It'd make sense. She probably has a trophy room, but doesn't show it to him because she wants him to pursue a real career.

>>30567685

Like, a whole room full of trophies?

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Week 11: DJ @ MAN
http://imgur.com/a/lwqRt

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Here's your players of the week.

>>30568722
Goddammit Manehattan!

Both times. They lost to Dodge Junction both times.

And they had such a good start early in the game. Too bad they didn't keep up for the rest of it.
Almost had it at the end too, just needed one more touchdown...

Ah well, better luck next game.

>>30569552
Bump.

>>30568732
This makes sense. Braeburn freaking killed it during his game.

>>30568722
Dodge Junction! We're supposed to rely on you for being bad!

Also, I just realized, is Cherry Jubilee injured? She was QB right?

>>30572147
She's the backup I believe

>>30572147
Last time I checked, they have two QBs near same overall so starter occasionally shifts.

>>30572244
Oh, is that what they do? Well, why not I guess. If their quarterbacks are the identical stat wise, might as well switch them out to rest one up mid game.

>>30572244
You know, that could explain why they're going so poorly. I bet neither of them have great stats. So, no matter the QB they choose, they'll have middling results.

>>30574097
Well, looking back through the game log, I looks like they choose to field Perfect Spiral more than Cherry Jubilee. And Spiral's not terrible, the record shows she's comparable to Moondancer, who is painfully mediocre.
I think the Bandit's troubles might be deeper than just their two quarterbacks.

>>30574558
I'm not so great at analyzing this stuff. Why do you suppose DJ is so poor? Poor stats all around? Bad strats/coach?

>>30575293
I'm not great analyzing the game log either, I'll admit to that. But I just feel the blame shouldn't be focused on the quarterback, important as they are.

Looking back, Perfect Spiral's record isn't great, but it is pretty good. She's had some really good ratings, albeit with some mediocre ratings mixed in, and a couple absolutely awful ratings.

Cherry hasn't gotten much play time in comparison, and her game to game ratings don't reflect skill IMHO. The only full game she played was the first in the season.

From what SimAnon told us, there's not many gaps in player stats between the teams, so maybe the Bandits do have a bad overall strategy?

>>30575536
Or rather, the fact that Cherry hasn't played a full game since the first makes me not give her ratings as much credence as Spiral's. I'll just take SimAnon's word that they are equals in skill.

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Stats comparison between DJ QB's.

>>30575638
Ah okay. Spiral's got the edge on experience, speed, accuracy, and tackle over Cherry.
I guess the experience and accuracy is why she plays more than Cherry.

>>30575638
SimAnon, do you have an opinion on DJ's performance his season?

>>30575797
They're only two games out of first place in their conference and still not last in there. Bouncers are.

They are getting killed though in the passing game, but they're dominating the running game on D. Same thing on Offense, pretty much. Bad passing, good running.

>>30575860
Kek. I've almost forgotten about the Bouncers.

That's interesting though. I sort of thought the same thing from reading the logs. DJ is kind of like a brick wall: you can't run through it, but you can pass over it.

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Why are cheerponies literally perfect?

Good night sports thread. What a great set of threads you have been.

Good morning thread. Ready to start a new day of hoofball and sports related shenanigans.

Quick bumperino.

Should we transfer the meme team status from Dodge Junction to Las Pegasus?

>>30579856
I don't know, it's still decently early in the league.

>>30580649
But it's mid season tho.
And the Bouncers haven't won a game since Week 4.

I'll have stuff through the week, don't worry.

Work was a killer.

>>30579856
They can share it. They're fighting off to be the worst team.

>>30583593
I hope you can catch a break at work, friend. I also hope you're not feeling too much pressure from us... I like to think that you're enjoying it as much as we are. But if it feels like an obligation to you, I wouldn't blame you if you stopped or took a break. I personally hope you don't stop, because these threads are lovely.

>>30583593
I feel for ya anon.
Like what >>30583737 said, if you feel like you need a break from the Sim to relax or do something else, go for it. We can find something to do with ourselves in the mean time.

Just wanna say thank you for all the effort you've put into the Sim for this silly little thread. I think it's safe to say we all appreciate your dedication and hard work.

>>30583737
>>30584314
Yeah, well, I have today off but the problem with that is I have a list of things I need to do today, so I'm unsure how long I'll have to dedicate to EHF. I'll try to get something done late night though.

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Week 12 Games:
FILL(3-6) @ CAN(5-4)
DJ(4-6) @ LAP(3-6)
CE(6-4) @ MAN(5-4)
CLO(4-5) @ PON(6-4)
APL(6-3) @ VAN(5-5)

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Week 12: FILL @ CAN
http://imgur.com/a/5T1uR

>>30588772
I'm starting to feel really sorry for the Manticores.

>>30588772
Canterlot is really making a comeback! But the Manticores are not. I thought they were going to be one of those middling teams, but they've fallen from even that. Do they have the worst record in the league? I totally forgot about them.

>>30588737
To me, the game to watch here is Appleoosa vs Vanhoover. Let's see if that ol' hoofball town of Appleoosa takes the lead.

>>30590343
Right now they're last, but if LAP loses, it's a tie again.

>>30590359
We've got a very similar tie for last place than we can for first. Then there's Vanhoover, right there in the middle.

>>30590571
They're just lying in wait for weakness to be shown, anon.

>>30590794
Brooding, like a true dragon would.

>>30554119
>Abandoning any pretense of civility or personal space, you gallop right up to the blue unicorn.
>You giddily prance in front of her and recite the song of your people.
"Seaward Seagulls let's take flight, soaring high with all our might!"
>Your impromptu cheer and dance startle Moonlight.
>She stands dumbfounded at your goofy introduction. Probably wondering why some weirdo just galloped up, unprovoked, and shouted some random cheer at her.
>But something clicks in her mind from the rhyme and her face lights up with a nostalgic smile.
>"No matter what, through day or night, Seaward Seagulls fight fight fight!"
>She recites the second line of your school anthem, and you both rear up to point to the sky and deliver the final line together.
"GOOOOOO SEAGULLS!!!"
>Both your and Moonlight's duffels slid off your backs when you two reared up, but you don't pay that any mind.
>Your both laughing too hard to worry about the duffels.
>"Hehehe. Oh wow, I haven't heard that cheer in such a long time. That brings back a lot of memories."
>Moonlight wipes a tear from her eye and levitates your bag onto your back.
>She gives you her most congenial smile.
>"Who are you? Are you from Seaward Primary?"
>Her eyes flick to your face and before you can answer her, that pleasant smile turns into a concerned frown.
>"Oh my goodness! Are you alright?"
"Huh? What do..."
>Oh wait, that's right!
>Black eye...

>>30596081
>Is it really that bad?
>You haven't gotten a good look at it yourself but surely it's not that bad.
"Oh, you mean this shiner! No yeah, I'm fine. It's just from an accident, so don't worry about it."
>Your nonchalant attitude seems to placate her enough, so you answer her question.
"Anyway, my name is First Down. It's so nice to meet a pony from Seaward around here!"
>You hold out a hoof and she bumps it with her own.
>Bringing Seaward back up returns Moonlight's smile.
>"The feeling is mutual First Down, I'm Moonlight Charge. Pleasure to make your acquaintance."
"Same! And I know, Chock Block told me about you."
>You point back to the linepony, who trots up to join you two.
>"Hey Block! See your already introducing me to my new teammates. What a gentlestallion."
>Moonlight nudges Block and gives him a wink.
>His cheeks flush at the compliment.
>"Oh pshaw, I'm just trying to be friendly Moon."
>"He's a real sweetheart you know. Nicest pony I've met since coming back to Manehattan."
"Yeah, speaking of which, Block also told me you were in a collegiate league out west."
>"Mhm! After graduating from Seaward, I went to college out in San Palomino. Played on the college team for a full ride."
>She tells you more about her time at university, and apparently, Moonlight is one smart cookie.
>She majored in arcane science at SPU and is playing hoofball to make money for a personal research project of hers.
>Your not sure how she can cram the time for hoofball and science projects, but her dedication to both is definitely admirable.
>Then again, two fashion designers, a pop star, and that pop star's former manager play for the Zephyrs, so it's not like it's uncommon for some crossover of careers in the EHF.
>Eugh, getting Coloratura and Svengallop in the same room must be super awkward after they had that falling out...
>Your mind's wandering again. Stop it.
>So, Moonlight "moonlights" as an arcane researcher.
>Neat!

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Hey, it's a Week 12.
DJ @ LAP
http://imgur.com/a/PgNsc

>>30596285
Careful, Bandits. If you're not careful, you'll end up with a positive record!

>>30596312
Fucking, I know right?
What a time to be alive.

>>30596285
This game doesn't feel as exciting as the last one, but the Bandits really got to shine in this one. Especially Perfrct Spiral and her receivers, they were phenomenal. Easily their best performance all season.

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>>30596110
It all works out because time is infinite in cartoons. You don't have to balance schedules or worry about how long it takes to do your hair. That's how everyone can somehow have time for a full-time job, play hoofball professionally, and save the world.

Or maybe it's one of those deals where the whole world agrees not to have any problems for a while so they can play games. Kinda like Mario Sports/Party games.

>Collegiate leagues
Hoofball in Equestria is weird. Seems they just kinda hire ponies from anywhere. I guess it makes sense - ponies seem to be less concerned about social/professional politics and more concerned about inclusiveness and fairness. Who cares if you didn't go to school, as long as you can do it? Heck, Rainbow Dash is a dropout and now she's a Wonderbolt.

>>30599618
If a pony can show a team that they're capable and that they need them, they'll sign a contract no problem. Or at least that's how I see it.

Moonlight proved herself in a collegiate league. Downey proved herself in an open tryout. Two very different ways into the EHF, but both viable in this version of Equestria.

I might be giving you two games tomorrow.

Family things currently going on.

>>30602063
hope things are alright

>>30603046
Not right now, but they will soon, I hope.

>>30603486
Same, friend. I hope it smooths over for you.

Do you have a favorite player SimAnon?

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EHF Week 12: CE @ MAN
http://imgur.com/a/h0UlE

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EHF Week 12: CLO @ PON
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>>30605317
HOLY SHIT

CRYSTAL EMPIRE ABSOLUTELY BTFO

>>30605317
Jesus Titty Fucking Christ.
Look at all those interception TDs.
Sentries didn't just get curb stomped, they got nuked from fucking orbit!

>>30605317
I'm simultaneously happy and disgusted...

>>30605251
I try to not play favorites.

Also, yes, I'm surprised CE got so rekt.
PON still going along though.

>>30605334
PON came back for a decisive victory in the 2nd half, completely dominating the Gladiators.
Go Elements!

>>30596110
>During your talk with Moonlight, Gyn finally came back with that ice pack for you.
>You gingerly place it on your eye and wince at the stabbing chill.
>Block, ever the gentlestallion, offers to carry your helmet and pads so you can hold the ice pack.
>With everyone together, you all head into the Zephyr's locker room.
>The entry way is paved with the team's hoofball memorabilia, acting as a reminder of the Zephyr's rich and proud history.
>Dozens upon dozens of framed team photos line the wall, dating all the way back to the early days of the EHF.
>Even more photos of the team's former greats, victorious moments, and framed newspaper clippings, clutter around those on the wall.
>"NEWLY FORMED MANEHATTAN TEAM EARLY CONTENDERS."
>"ZEPHYRS BREEZE PAST FILLYDELPHIA FOR PLAYOFF SEAT."
>"ZEPHYRS ROB REINING ROYALS OF CHAMPIONSHIP CUP!"
>Old pennants, retired jerseys, gilded hoofballs, and other miscellaneous memorabilia take up the rest of the self space.
>Boy, so much history in just the entrance's hallway.
>It kind of daunting actually.
>Every day you come in here, it will be a constant reminder of the expectations you are meant to uphold for the team.
>Keeping up that legacy is important.
>That's a lot of pressure for a rookie.
>But you can do it Downey!
>You'll show just how good you are and that you can play with the big fillies and colts!
>You'll prove that you belong with (in your opinion) the coolest hoofball team in all Equestria!
>This is the biggest moment of your life First Down.
>Don't yourself or your new teammates down!
>You psych yourself up with that personal motivation speech and trot forward with your new friends into the locker room proper.

Alright, I think this is a good resting point for the story while I start on that boxing green.
I'll be out of town this weekend and away from the internet, so keep this cool thread bumped while I'm gone!

>>30608085
You got it. Thanks for the Downey green so far, it's fun. Looking forward to what you can do with the boxing one!

>>30605334
>>30605317
I think my favorite stat to check is Time of Possession. Look at how many more points MAN scored over CE with only 2 minutes more of possession. And PON even had 1 minute less than CLO. It's quality, not quantity.

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>>30611498
For sure. You can have the ball for a majority of game time, but if you can't gain consistent yardage, it's pretty much moot.

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Players of the Week.

>>30614141
That was probably a really intense game to watch. 9 seconds left in OT, Vanhoover scores a field goal. I bet the crowd went wild.

>>30614778
Yep.
Vanhoover is over .500, good for them.

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Appleoosa's loss makes it crazy.

I thought of having each race have a different boxing style, similar to how races have their own style in real life boxing.

For example, I think of dragons as having a Mexican style; granite chins (meaning they can take a lot of punches), great stamina, tend to come forward a lot.

>>30618081
I don't know anything about boxing, but that sounds cool. The cultural differences in each region affects the boxing style, which would make it especially strange if someone fought as if they were from a different region.

Who do you think will be in the playoffs?

>>30618992
Hmm, I don't remember who all is on the two different leagues. But it's gonna be Ponyville vs. someone!

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>>30619019

>>30622476
Man, it's so close... I hope some other teams start to stand out.

Good night, sports.

Good morning sports

>>30622476
Huh... Ponyville has only won a single game in their division/conference.
Interesting.

>>30625777
Checked.

Good thing they won't play against someone in the same conference in the superb owl.

>>30626943
Yes, but they WILL have to play someone in their conference in the playoff game.

>>30626943
What should we call the championship game anyway? Surely there's a more creative title than EHF Championship.

Maybe Hoof Bowl, EquestiBowl, or the Princess Cup?

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Nice to see the thread still alive! Time to catch up.

>>30628115
Well, there's not much to catch on from me.

>>30627124
I don't know what to call it, so I just did... default stuff.

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>>30614149
Nice to see Janine getting some love this week! She was phenomenal against DJ and is a pretty good cornerback in general.

>>30614141
I'm surprised this game was so down to the wire. Good stuff though! Close games are always the best. Good on the Dragons.
>>30616562
What makes their loss crazy though? Does APL have a defense that would normally counteract VAN's offense or vice versa?

>>30629259
I mean the conference race is crazy due to APL's loss. Ponyville leads three teams by half a game.

>>30629300
Oh I see. Yeah, Conference One is super competitive. It seems like there's always a tie for second or first place with those teams. Its a great source of anxiety for me let me tell ya

Week 13's Games:
APL(6-4, 2-3 on the road) @ CAN(6-4, 3-2 at home), series at 0-0
DJ(5-6, 3-2 on the road) @ CLO(4-6, 2-2 at home), CLO leads series 1-0
FILL(3-7, 0-3 on the road) @ CE(6-5, 2-3 at home), series at 0-0
VAN(6-5, 4-2 on the road) @ LAP(3-7, 3-2 at home), series at 0-0
MAN(6-4, 3-2 on the road) @ PON(7-4, 4-1 at home), MAN leads series 1-0

>>30630190
So deep in the season, and there are still fresh matchups to be had. I'm looking forward to it.

>>30631444
The fresh matchups look to be pretty good, but I'm most excited for Ponyville's rematch against Manehattan. The Elements have home field advantage, so we'll see how the Zephyrs fare against them this time.

Just realized NFL preseason is this week.

Boy, how time flies.

>>30634609
We should be ending when the NFL season starts to get gooood. You know, near halfway and everything becomes defined.

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>>30634609
>>30634708
I just can't wait, guys

I'm super psyched, bros, this is our year

>>30634728
Glad to have you back, ninersfag.

>>30635576
Please god, kill Jed York

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>>30631444
Checked!

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And who says earth ponies can't jump?

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>>30639257
These teams seem unfair.

>>30639690
I think the artist was trying to go for the Earth/Pega/Uni split between teams, tho Twi kinda fucks that up.

Maybe if Ponk and Twi switched places it would be fair?

>>30639870
>Ponk and twi
That'd be the same team. But if either of them switched with Flutters, I think that'd help a lot.

Though I bet Rarity would get mean if you really provoked her. You can bet she'd go street ball if you activated rage mode.

>Oh, I'm sorry, darling, were you trying to block? My my, I must not have seen you! You poor thing, I'll have to watch out not to hurt you next time! *blows kiss*

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http://imgur.com/a/PvtU6

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http://imgur.com/a/mgBWe

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EHF Week 13: FILL @ CE
http://imgur.com/a/mcBjq

There we go, sorry for the delays.

>>30640572
This result is surprising! Poor Sentries, they haven't caught a break these past two weeks.

>>30640558
Hey, I just noticed that Perfect Spiral got injured in the second quarter, but kept playing. Is it like the injury was only momentary, like a sore muscle, or is she playing through the rest of the game with an injury?

>>30641993
Listed as Probable Injury, so I believe if the injury isn't too severe, they can continue playing.

>>30642017
Damn, what a trooper.

>>30642017
That sounds risky as shit though.

>>30640420
Ah fuck, why did I think they were on different teams? I'm really dumb.
But yeah, switching one with Flutters aught to do the trick.

And I like that idea. Rarity is not only merciless on the field, but the court as well. Rarity street baller green when

>>30643050
I don't know, I like the idea of Pinkie being the b-baller of the group. She plays a mad sporadic offense and loves to roast the competition with playful smack talk.
Rarity's already got hoofball as her sport anyway.

>>30643559
Pinkie wouldn't be a street baller. At least, not an aggressive one. She'd probably intensely frustrate other players (accidentally of course) to where they start getting physical, though.

Rainbow Dash, however... She'd play fair if her opponent does, but if someone stats throwing elbows, she'd push back hard.

Bomp

>>30643964
Oh for sure. Pinkie would't play dirty or anything, she'd be having too much fun to do anything like throwing elbows or getting grabby. Though she might have to adapt to that style if her opponents start getting rough with her.

Rainbow Dash, Applejack, and Rarity all seem like the types to favor retribution if their opponents do get dirty. I can see Dash and Jack double teaming a cheater to enact some court justice.

>>30645676
>AJ and RD team up on a cheater
Man, if I knew anything about basketball, I'd write that.

>>30647075
Bump.

>>30647983
BUMP!

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http://imgur.com/a/hzB7R

>>30649463
Aaaaaand Vanhoover wins by a country mile... to no one's surprise.

>>30649463
When did Vanhoover get to Ponyville's level? Goodness.

>>30649890
They've really stepped up their game in the past few weeks haven't they?

>>30650253
Can they keep it up? Will they be able to go even with Ponyville? Will Ponyville be the first team to 8 wins?

I'm looking forward to the last game this week.

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>>30605317
AAAAAAAAA
what in the name of sweet everloving pony jesus

>>30653731
I'm excited for the next game too. MAN@PON is bound to be good.
Zephyrs better be careful trotting into the Element's home turf. I foresee rough hits and clutch plays from both sides.

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Week 13: MAN @ PON
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Players of the Week: Week 13 Edition... Buffalo Pie Boogaloo?

>>30654112
Hot damn, Rarity threw for 300 yards! Is that a new record for passing yards in a single game?

Either way, Fluttershy is the real MVP in my eyes. Successfully kicking 6 field goals is nothing to sneeze at.

This wasn't a good game for the receivers though. And they all were injured in running plays too? I guess they went down blocking or something.

>>30654740
Nope, Rarity still has record that she had in week 1, when she put a 360 against DJ.

Also set league records for attempts, completions, TDs that week.

>>30655274
Wow, I completely forgot about that. Talk about setting the bar high.

Rarity is a hoofball god.

13 weeks down and 7 more to go before Playoffs.
Ponyville and Vanhoover(!) lead their respective conferences.

>>30656278
I love it when a new team comes out of nowhere to take the conference lead. Keeps things spicy.
Go Dragons!

Bump. I'll try to have week 14's games listed sometime this weekend.

Get off page 10 with all the shitty barbie slide threads

What can Las Pegasus do to start winning games again? They're at the bottom of the league, but surely there is something they can do to end the losing streak.
Change gameplan? Alter starting roster? Something?

>>30666887
As of right now, I do not know.

Week 14 Games:
CE(6-6, 4-2 on the road) @ CAN(6-5, 3-2<apparently I messed up, they are 3-2 at home now> at home), 0-0
LAP(3-8, 0-5 on the road) @ DJ(5-7, 2-4 at home), 1-0 DJ
FILL(4-7, 1-3 on the road) @ MAN(6-5, 3-2 at home), 1-0 MAN
APL(7-4, 2-3 on the road<apparently they were 2-2 last time>) @ PON(8-4, 5-1 at home), 1-0 APL
CLO(5-6, 2-4 on the road) @ VAN(7-5, 2-3 at home), 0-0

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I wanna visit all the injured hoofball pones, give them gifts, kiss their boo boos, and tell them they're going to kick some ass when they get back out on the field.

>>30670412
dis

Will put first game up later tonight for you all.
That'll be CE @ CAN

>>30672901
Awesome! Can't wait to see how this match up goes.

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http://imgur.com/a/MJP4S

>>30675143
Yeah! Royals are really getting shit done now!

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Hope life is treating you better SimAnon.
You said you didn't really have a favorite player, so I just went with the thread darling.

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>>30675735
And then here's a clean version.

I should note that I didn't draw this, just commissioned it.

>>30675735
>>30675898
Dang, that's amazing, haha, awesome.
Who made it, if you don't mind me asking?

>>30676784
The artist is NotEnoughApples

http://notenoughapples.tumblr.com/

>>30676854
Haha, nice, they did a great job.
She's probably going to win offensive player of the year for sure.

>>30677136
I definitely feel the same, the way she plays.
I'm probably going to ask for another of First Down unless there's another player that stands out.

>>30675735
>>30675898
This is amazing. Bless you. The Elements logo looks great on the helmet.

>>30679061
I think so too. Should have asked him to put the laces in the middle, but it still looks awesome.

>>30679817
You might offer a couple bucks to the artist to touch it up. They might turn down your money, or they might accept it. Either way, the kind gesture will likely motivate them to do it.

>>30679857
I can certainly try. I'll be commissioning them again anyway.

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EHF Week 14: LAP @ DJ
http://imgur.com/a/1DnFE

>>30681199
I had originally suggested "Las Pegasus Bouncers" but wasn't sure of the name, because I thought they might be compared to a bounced check. Looks like my fears were right.

>>30681255
Kek. If it makes you feel better, I never made that connection until now. But boy, how appropriate that name is now.

>>30681255
>>30681525
They are horrid on the road.

>>30682674
They're just plain horrid. They passed for more yards, rushed for more yards, had the ball almost for 10 more minutes than Dodge, and they still lost.

Hell, they went for a 2 point conversion with 13 minutes left in the quarter and they weren't even that desperate. Still would have been a touchdown away from beating DJ with a field goal. I mean, I guess a successful 2pt con would mean a field goal would tie the game. But still, I think there was more risk than reward with that move so early in the quarter.

They're deserving of meme team status.

>>30682811
I don't even know, I think they're just desperate for a win or something.

Since they've lost 9 straight now?

>>30683471
Yeah, probably. They're clamoring for that W.

>>30684179
Weirdest thing is that they are mathematically still in playoff contention. Probably because Conference Leader, Vanhoover, is only 7-5.

Though at this rate... LAP will be eliminated in 2 to 3 weeks if they keep losing and VAN keeps winning.

Las Pegasus is the worst team by far, they're the only team to not have scored over 200 points total, the only team to not have won a game on the road,

DJ's beaten three teams twice though, Las Pegasus, Manehattan, and Fillydelphia.

The whole race is crazy.

>>30684921
>Las Pegasus
>playoff contention
I am legit surprised, considering
>9 straight losses

DJ is a weird horse in this race. LAP and FIL are arguably worse than them, but MAN is a good, competitive team, and DJ soundly beat them twice.

Other than Ponyville being lead horse, I don't know what to expect in this league anymore. But, that's sort of a good thing. Keeps things exciting!

>>30685246
Well, we're about halfway through the season, and the Bouncers haven't lost every game. Once they lose half of the total games, they'll be basically done. This will happen soon, I believe.

I think the Bandits may end up being playoff Wildcards if they keep it up.

I'm just gonna take today off and probably 3-pack the last three games of this week for you all tomorrow.

>>30685398
Half of the total would be ten right? So the next game will be the deal breaker then, cause I'm pretty sure they're going to lose.

Dodge as the Wildcard sounds possible, now that they are 6-7.

>>30688530
Everyone but LAP is close to each other in that conference.

>>30688530
There's a little bit more to it than that... I believe you can make it into the playoffs with a losing record, but there must be several other teams with losing records too. It's harder to do in the NFL because there are more teams, but there are only 10 here so it's a little more feasible.

That's my understanding, at least. But I'm pretty sure it is indeed possible to reach playoffs with a losing record in the right conditions.

>>30689974
Not to mention that whole conference is pretty much under .500 besides Vanhoover.

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EHF Week 14: APL @ PON
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EHF Week 14: CLO @ VAN
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Players of the Weeeeeek!

>>30692306
>leaves midgame
>still player of the week
what a god.

>>30692267
>>30692277
>>30692285
Wednesday Night Hoofball!

>>30693056
Too much to handle, anon?

>>30693612
Quite the contrary

>>30693612
>>30694282
Though it is a lot of reading, I like it.
I thought the FIL@MAN game was particularly fun, even if the game was kind of lopsided score wise.

>>30694428
PON, MAN, APL, CAN are all at war right now for those playoff spots

>>30694909
I think they've earned those spots... how many teams are getting into the playoffs?

>>30694928
Only two from each conference.

>>30696337
So there will only be one playoff game before the Superbowl? I guess I severely overestimated how many teams we have compared to the NFL.

>>30696377
Also we have a lot less divisions than they do. 2 instead of 8.

>>30696337
So what happens in the case of a tie between multiple teams, like it is now?

Got any ideas for the boxing green?

>>30697643
I know there Downey author was gonna work on it... And at some point a few Anons discussed the idea of different cities having different fighting styles (i.e. Griffonstone fighters would be different from Manehattan fighters).

>>30697823
That I am. Wanna write the whole thing before I post it though, so just hang tight you guys. Also, I'm going to make the characters anthro,
even though I'm not really a fan. Like another anon said before, it'll be easier and less awkward to write boxing ponies if they're bipedal.

I think the discussion was about different races having fighting styles, not different cities. I'm not well versed in the different fighting styles of boxing, but that sounds pretty interesting. Anyone here have more insight into that?

>>30698572
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_styles_and_technique

>>30696518
Head-to-head record I believe, then the W/L in the division(which is their conference), then W/L against other conference.

Bomp

Ponyville racing to be the first 10-win team.
Vanhoover might be the second team to hit that mark, having 8 wins currently.

>>30704462
It still hasn't settled into my mind that Vanhoover is a good team. I need to give the Dragons more respect.

>>30706797
That's right you do. Spike wouldn't like it if you were disrespecting one of his fav teams.

New episode today!
but when will we get another sports episode like Buckball Season?

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Anyone here ever played football in the rain? That sounds like fun but also sounds like hell. I'm sure the ponies would like a roll around in the mud though.

>>30712812
Rarity isn't weak to mud, luckily.

>>30713552
What are you talking about? Rarity hates mud.

>>30713930
And yet she's been playing QB, getting sacked and dirty, probably been already taken down in the mud.

>>30713981
Rarity can take those hits as they come. Though it helps that her O-line gives her the time she needs.

>>30713930
Did you not read the green anon?

>>30714159
No?

>>30714547
Do yourself a favor and read the thread pastebin in the >>30537709

>>30714767
I was just looking at the thread because y'all have been here for awhile and I wanted to see what's up. Not really interested.

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>>30713981
>ywn play against the Elements
>ywn be the defensive end with the soul purpose of tackling Rarity
>ywn take every chance you can to take her down
>ywn throw smack talk her way every play to try and psych her out
>ywn rush the pocket and put the pressure on her
>ywn sometimes be just too late when she throws the ball, so you simply slide your side along hers and bump helmets to let her know you mean business
>ywn never get that sweet, sweet sack every once in a while
>ywn drive her into the dirty turf as your bodies make contact and set her team back by 10 yards
>ywn join in on the pile-ups when she rushes the line, crushing her with your teammates
>ywn go for a hit even after she throws away the ball
>ywn put her face first into the ground and be sure to stay on top of her for a little too long, making sure she feels your weight
>ywn do this shit the entire game
>and ywn see Rarity's smug face like pic related when the Elements still win in the end because she is a QB god and even you couldn't stop her

>>30716061
She's just too good, anon.

Page 10 begone

I'll have week 15 stuff for you probably super late tonight because work closing.

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>>30719080
Week 15 huh... I can't believe the season's almost over.

>>30722778
After season ends I'll probably throw that strawpoll up for next sim.

>>30724574
You're willing to do another? Bless you, sim Anon.

>>30724629
I'm willing to do something, may not be hoofball though.

Also, other side projects for /mlp/ that I work on are starting up again, so there's that.

>>30724677
I remember you saying either basketball or another season of hoofball was on the table.

I'd be hype for either one TBQH. Did you have other ideas as well, just out of curiosity?

>>30698572
Are they any diamond dogs involved? They'd be natural Boxers.

>>30727028
There's not going to be a diamond dog in my story, but that's a solid idea for others.
also, good pun

Are the Top Boss and Discord green anons still here? I miss those stories you guys.

Bump, been super busy because day off and I still have 'work' to do.

>>30725666
Basketball, hoofball 2nd season, hockey... baseball, those were the four..

>>30729437
No rush anon. Do what you gotta do.

Nice, I like all of those options... except baseball, to be completely honest.

>>30729437
I vote for basketball, or another season of hoofball.

>>30729437
>>30730776
>>30731560
Should we hold a strawpoll?

>>30733624
Maybe not right now, but definitely once hoofball season is over.

>>30733624
I'd wait until hoofball season is over, yeah.
I'm gonna throw a couple games today if time permits but they won't be for a number of hours, right now I'm in process of recording some footage on other games.

>>30736175
You put a lot of work into you sim stuff anon

>>30737319
I do my best.
One game incoming soon.

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EHF Week 15: CLO @ CAN
http://imgur.com/a/cdqAa

>>30738004
Canterlot is officially an elite contender, neck and neck with Vanhoover.

Here's another game where possession time is interesting. Cloudsdale had the ball a full 10 minutes longer than Canterlot, but still lost. I didn't look at the play-by-play very deeply yet, but I bet it's because they tended to make 3rd downs a lot, and still ended up having to punt.

>>30738004
Nice, will read later.

Things will get pretty crazy, thinking two games today.

>>30739625
What exactly is gonna get crazy SimAnon?

>>30739986
When Rarity gets warmed up.

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EHF Week 15: CE @ DJ
http://imgur.com/a/Ydhyp

>>30742758
Welp, I've lost hope for CE.
But, I've gained hope for DJ!

>>30742758
>>30743676
These two teams confuse me the most. I don't know what to think about them at all.

>>30743955
They've flip flopped this season, that's for sure.

>>30742758
Amber Waves' receiving was top tier this game, but Apricot Bow's rushing won in the end I think. Mercury just wasn't consistent enough in her passing.
Plus, the Bandit's defense completely shut down the Sentries' running game, which I'm sure did them no favors.

>>30745710
Sorry, not Apricot Bow, I meant Cornflower.

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>>30749593
Yessssss, muh Zephyrs!
I was really worried about this game, but I'm glad to see MAN pull through.

They've got a really good home record.

>>30750171
I know, they're doing really well.

In other news. LAP plays VAN at home soon. A win pretty much locks LAP out of the top spot in the division, and puts them more on life support.

bump before bed

>>30750432
Poor LAP. Sad to see a team with such a strong start to the season be reduced to meme team status.

>>30751748
All they have to do is win every game from here on out. They can do that, r-right?

>>30752291
Sure anon. The Bouncers can totally win the rest of their games. They've got this so in the bag.

>>30752455
Don't stop believing.

Don't worry, I'm gonna do a game today... soon.

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http://imgur.com/a/dlN3B

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>>30756051

>>30756051
Well... didn't see that coming.

>>30756143
Neither did I, especially Rarity's failure to deliver.

Must be an off day.

>>30756505
An off day to say the least! Man, I was really hoping to see Ponyville be the first to reach 10 wins this week. Let us hope this is only a minor setback.

>>30757599
Four ints, geez Rars.

Flutters did work though.

>>30758290
Maybe Rarity was still upset about the boycott.

>>30756115
Fluttershy's actual reaction to the loss.

>>30758290
Yeah, it's definitely not like her to throw so many interceptions. She was performing pretty alright before she started giving the ball away in the second half. Maybe she had something on her mind? Or maybe got tired near the end or took one too many hits to the noggin?