the -1 to fan factor for losing

bj0rn · Post by **bj0rn** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 3:25 pm

quick question:
why does the losing team recieve a -1 to fan factor roll while the winner gets a +1 opposed to similar bonuses that are given for team winnings but at no penalty for the loser?

wondering:
the difference between the winner and the loser is 2 when rolling for fan factor. further modifiers are gained through TD and CAS...so the winning team is much more likely to have gained at least another +1 just because it is the winning team. the losing team on the other hand is less likely to have gained a +1 from either TD or CAS (more likely to have gained a +1 because of CAS).

the way i see it is there should only be a bonus to the winner, not also a penalty for the loser. at least when considering the new role fan factor plays in limiting the teams team rating.

bj0rn - just a thought...

Asperon Thorn · Post by **Asperon Thorn** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 3:36 pm

Fans don't like losers. If they lose but make the game exciting, they have a better chance of keeping the fans they have, but if they don't even get that then the fans will leave. Losers shouldn't have a chance of gaining new fans unless they really make a great game of it.

Asperon Thorn

Post by **Thadrin** » Mon Apr 21, 2003 4:54 pm

Also note that a noble defeat (causing some hurt or scoring) will negate the negative anyway.
The -1 only comes into play if your team have played like muppets.

bj0rn · Post by **bj0rn** » Tue Apr 22, 2003 1:10 pm

yeah, thats true...

was just wondering because of the "logic" behind the winnings roll...why shouldnt it be the same?

bj0rn - ...

Post by **GalakStarscraper** » Tue Apr 22, 2003 1:20 pm

bj0rn wrote:yeah, thats true...

was just wondering because of the "logic" behind the winnings roll...why shouldnt it be the same?

bj0rn - ...

Because fans are not logical ... however owners are very logical and the cash they pay is based on win or loss .... they really don't care if it was a good game ... the fans do.

Galak