Crowdsourcing the dynasty, part two: making things worse

[sigma7]

While the last post was seeking clarity, I have, almost predictably, fallen the other direction.

Some of the settings (and the rosters) are still default and yet to be tweaked, but they will be.

First up, an old favorite: the Xavier University Mutants. Plenty of names to be found from the sprawling mutant titles....



Next up, the Pharmaceutical Witch Doctors. I anticipate replacing the last names of randomly-generated players with popular medications.



The Rock 'n Roll Hard Rockers are based in Cleveland, if only because that's where the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame is, and because nothing good ever happens in Cleveland.



And the Presque Isle Lobsters. Yes, I know their mascot isn't really a lobster; they don't really have a football team, either. Nyeh.



As their polar opposite, the Caribou Vikings.



And finally, because I can't resist, the Fort Scott Pilgrims.



I technically have room for two more teams on my account, if there are any more suggestions, but obviously the scope of this project is...changing. I'm still not sure what, exactly, it's going to be, but it'll be...epic?

Comments

[daethkow.livejournal.com]

I like the Fort Scott Pilgrims as a team names, but for the team I think I'd go for the old classic of Xavier U, but only if Banshee plays a prominent role - strong safety perhaps, defense definitely.

[daethkow.livejournal.com]

And I think Beast should be quarterback. Not only is Scott a lousy choice (those goggles really restrict his visibility), but we all know QB is about decision making.

Yes, I'm overthinking this.

[alstaria.livejournal.com]

I bet Logan gets flags every play for facemask or late hits. I see him as a very defensive defensive back. Of course, considering his size, he might make a good RB as well..and if anyone tries to block him..SHNIKT!

[sigma7.livejournal.com]

Putting Wolvie on offense was a self-defense move. Having him on defense is asking for a swath of penalties. So you and I were on the same page re: your second option; he's the starting halfback. Heh. Halfback. It was funny before Huge Ackman ruined it by being all tall but otherwise perfect for the role.

[sigma7.livejournal.com]

I originally forgot to include Scott on the roster. Duh. And I figure as long as Chuck is gonna coach, Scott'll be the quarterback, because, well, that's just how it is. But I comfort myself by thinking of him as the Whedon/Morrison Scott and not the Claremont Scott; decisive and slightly unhinged, just the way we like our QBs. Hank would be a decent QB, but I still think they need him on the line. And for a backup QB, I don't think you can go wrong with Kansas-raised Jamie Madrox....

[samson-of-5.livejournal.com]

Just don't put Alex on as a receiver. Scott would keep telling him plays and he would do something different just to spite his brother. Might be best altogether to have the Summers brother on defense or special teams.
I see Viagra as the kicker on the Witch Doctors.

[sigma7.livejournal.com]

I played a quick game of Witch Doctors vs. Pilgrims last night -- Geddy Lee got picked off three times by Jonathan Hydrocodone (one returned for a TD). Rob Levaquin is the kicker now, but I think one could make an argument for swapping him out with Ben Viagra (currently a wide receiver).

Similarly, the Mutants lost in OT to the Hard Rockers -- slant routes to Pietro Maximoff are a good thing, but Scott threw three picks and the Mutants lost like three fumbles. And Alex is a DT, Nate Summers and Nate Grey both MLBs; you're right, I could see Alex channeling his inner Randy Moss just out of spite. (Gabriel has been omitted because I find him tedious.)

[samson-of-5.livejournal.com]

I can just see Robert Kelly on the Commissioners scrutinizing the Mutants and pushing for its dissolution.
"This team demoralizes and stands against everything the NFL has become. Maybe they would be better off in the IFL!"
A Sinister figure continually makes offers to purchase the team but the Owner/Coach Charles Xavier continually refuses.

Okay I'm done now. :)

[sigma7.livejournal.com]

I swapped out Sean and Warren Worthington, so I think cornerback is a good approximation. (The rosters for Xavier U, Fort Scott, the Witch Doctors and the Hard Rockers are done. I'm kinda proud of 'em.)

I couldn't justify having both Caribou and Presque Isle anymore, so I consolidated them based on the cooler-looking logo. They have yet to be populated.