We released a new feature today that allows waiver claims to be resolved using a blind bid auction instead of (often rank-based) priority.
How it works
In the past claims for the same player were awarded to the team with the best waiver position.
Now you can use a blind-bid auction system. Here, players are awarded to the team that submits the highest bid (if there is a tie, the player will be awarded to the team with the worst rank). Each time one of your claims is processed, the bid amount will be deducted from your remaining budget.
How to set it up
Edit your league's waiver claim options and select the initial budget for each team (also editable on a team-by-team basis throughout the year).
You can manage your claims as usual on your team's waiver claims page.
How to test it out
If you are curious as to how this works or you want to help test this for football, create a baseball league. The waiver options are exactly the same as in football.
Let us know if there are any problems or if you have any suggestions.
Thanks for the great upgrade. Is there anyway to auto charge a team for transactions they make after the bidding process? Ex. we want to keep bidding open until game time Sundays. Blind bidding until Thurs. followed by 1st come ,1st served until Sunday @ 12PM. We want a set amount($5) for any bid made during 1st come, 1st served period. Can this be tracked or will commish need to make an edit?
ok another question...if i set the waiver process time to process on a Fri Whats the cut off time for teams to bid on players? Thurs night?? If so what time? Midnight? and if it is midnight is it central time?
Same as always, 5 AM EST the morning the claims are processed. The schedule will appear on the claims page in detail. It also appears on the league rules page.
that's a nice feature, but where are the finance tracking options? You know, I've posted about this ever since you guys took over for aol. I finally got a response the last time i posted of "we're working on it" well ladies and gentlemen, it's about a week away from most teams draft day and still no progress. Even if you charged $20.00 to enable that feature not only would you not lose any teams, you'd probably make a pretty decent little profit off of it. Most of the other sites charge up to 159.99 for a season and there's no guarantee you get what you want even after you pay it. Fleaflicker (like aol) has the most customizeable features on the market for free. it blows away yahoo, espn, fox, and cbs (believe me, i know) The only thing(s) missing are the finance tracker and the logos. As it stands right now, I have been doing all of the finances myself. It's the most strenuous part of my league. doing all the stats myself is ACTUALLY easier than doing the finances. Fleaflicker, PLEASE HELP!!!!! I've been an adamant poster on this topic and eagerly wait for a more accurate response. If I have to move all 3 of my leagues, I will, regrettably of course. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
But it's a matter of implementing the most commonly-used features first.
All I can promise is that when we do implement it you'll be the first person we ask for feedback and input on the design.
I saw your original thread on the suggestions forum. If you post what exactly you're looking for (the features that you need the most), that will help.
fleafounder AdminThu 8/6/09 1:22 PM
We released a new feature today that allows waiver claims to be resolved using a blind bid auction instead of (often rank-based) priority.
How it works
In the past claims for the same player were awarded to the team with the best waiver position.
Now you can use a blind-bid auction system. Here, players are awarded to the team that submits the highest bid (if there is a tie, the player will be awarded to the team with the worst rank). Each time one of your claims is processed, the bid amount will be deducted from your remaining budget.
How to set it up
Edit your league's waiver claim options and select the initial budget for each team (also editable on a team-by-team basis throughout the year).
You can manage your claims as usual on your team's waiver claims page.
How to test it out
If you are curious as to how this works or you want to help test this for football, create a baseball league. The waiver options are exactly the same as in football.
Let us know if there are any problems or if you have any suggestions.
Thanks.
ColonelMustardFri 8/7/09 3:49 PM
Thanks for the great upgrade. Is there anyway to auto charge a team for transactions they make after the bidding process? Ex. we want to keep bidding open until game time Sundays. Blind bidding until Thurs. followed by 1st come ,1st served until Sunday @ 12PM. We want a set amount($5) for any bid made during 1st come, 1st served period. Can this be tracked or will commish need to make an edit?
Thanks!
FabGuruof the Slab
fleafounder AdminSat 8/8/09 3:18 PM
You'll have to track this manually and use the "edit budgets" option to keep the budgets up to date.
svenexFri 8/7/09 7:58 AM
"(also editable on a team-by-team basis throughout the year)"
where I can do this? How can i adjust the remainig budget on a weekly basis and different from team to team?
fleafounder AdminFri 8/7/09 8:33 AM
Commish options (available after draft). If you use priority waivers you can also edit those any time.
DaSOBCommishFri 8/7/09 12:58 AM
Ties go to the team with the worst power rank (uses your league's custom tiebreaking rules).
Decimals are not allowed.
What do u mean TIE goes to the team with the worst power rank?? Alittle confused now
DaSOBCommishThu 8/6/09 10:27 PM
and whats the max we can have for budget? I put down $1000 but everytime i go to the waiver screen it says 100??
fleafounder AdminFri 8/7/09 12:00 AM
Good point--it's just defaulting back to 100. We actually saved your value.
I'll make the change to reflect this soon. Thanks for pointing it out.
DaSOBCommishThu 8/6/09 10:24 PM
i understand if theres a tie it would go to worst record. But what if the 2 teams involved have same record?
fleafounder AdminFri 8/7/09 12:01 AM
See this reply.
DaSOBCommishThu 8/6/09 10:07 PM
ok another question...if i set the waiver process time to process on a Fri Whats the cut off time for teams to bid on players? Thurs night?? If so what time? Midnight? and if it is midnight is it central time?
fleafounder AdminThu 8/6/09 11:59 PM
Same as always, 5 AM EST the morning the claims are processed. The schedule will appear on the claims page in detail. It also appears on the league rules page.
DaSOBCommishFri 8/7/09 12:34 AM
sorry this is my 1st yr doing fleaflicker not familiar with waiver process
dustrzThu 8/6/09 9:42 PM
that's a nice feature, but where are the finance tracking options? You know, I've posted about this ever since you guys took over for aol. I finally got a response the last time i posted of "we're working on it" well ladies and gentlemen, it's about a week away from most teams draft day and still no progress. Even if you charged $20.00 to enable that feature not only would you not lose any teams, you'd probably make a pretty decent little profit off of it. Most of the other sites charge up to 159.99 for a season and there's no guarantee you get what you want even after you pay it. Fleaflicker (like aol) has the most customizeable features on the market for free. it blows away yahoo, espn, fox, and cbs (believe me, i know) The only thing(s) missing are the finance tracker and the logos. As it stands right now, I have been doing all of the finances myself. It's the most strenuous part of my league. doing all the stats myself is ACTUALLY easier than doing the finances. Fleaflicker, PLEASE HELP!!!!! I've been an adamant poster on this topic and eagerly wait for a more accurate response. If I have to move all 3 of my leagues, I will, regrettably of course. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
fleafounder AdminThu 8/6/09 11:58 PM
I understand.
But it's a matter of implementing the most commonly-used features first.
All I can promise is that when we do implement it you'll be the first person we ask for feedback and input on the design.
I saw your original thread on the suggestions forum. If you post what exactly you're looking for (the features that you need the most), that will help.
fleafounder AdminThu 8/6/09 11:59 PM
This is the thread.
DeetDatDoatsThu 8/6/09 8:20 PM
and this is why I love this site for fantasy football. Thanks a ton!!