2026-03-16, 10:38 AM - Word count:
I joined up here in the SSL a couple of months after discovering (or rather, re-discovering - I have a poor memory) that sim sports are a thing. Though hockey is my first love, being assigned to Victoria Falls (VFE) was an interesteing ride to asy the least! From player creation on, I really had no idea what I was doing. I chose a position or two based on vibes. I ended up as a CMB, which seemed fun enough. Teams scouting my player seemed to agree, though I was of course asked about my interest in or willingness to switch positions. Not being attached to anything, I really didn't mind being asked if I'd switch.
Joining the VFE locker room was some instant fun. The team was on a roll and would continue to be throughout the season. At a certain point, near the mathematical clinching point, pre-game chatter was more about exacting revenge for past losses, enforcing dominance in a rivalry, or just putting up as many goals as possible. As a player, that was pretty easy to enjoy. As a very low-TPE player out there on the pitch, the score sheets were a very easy to ignore. Any game where I didn't break both legs or score an own goal was a winner right away.
The feel of the various team channels was also an instant hit with me. I loved following along with the conversations, seeing people pull things out of game logs, and generally have a good time. Team management contributed a lot to this, keeping a lively atmosphere going.
All in all, it definitely pushed me to look forward to the coming seasons as my player (I hope!) improves.
JJ.
Joining the VFE locker room was some instant fun. The team was on a roll and would continue to be throughout the season. At a certain point, near the mathematical clinching point, pre-game chatter was more about exacting revenge for past losses, enforcing dominance in a rivalry, or just putting up as many goals as possible. As a player, that was pretty easy to enjoy. As a very low-TPE player out there on the pitch, the score sheets were a very easy to ignore. Any game where I didn't break both legs or score an own goal was a winner right away.
The feel of the various team channels was also an instant hit with me. I loved following along with the conversations, seeing people pull things out of game logs, and generally have a good time. Team management contributed a lot to this, keeping a lively atmosphere going.
All in all, it definitely pushed me to look forward to the coming seasons as my player (I hope!) improves.
JJ.
