d-machine Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Read through the previous experiment on and off the past month or so, have to say can't wait for the updates. Not that good at predictions but... - Bandits and Sheriffs to be promoted first season. - All idiots to leave Sheriffs in January. - No original Bandits players left by end of Summer transfer window (2nd season) - 25 years before the Bandits reach the premier league, Sheriffs about 5 years later Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
el sid Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Good one mate Looking forward to it I'd say - Both the bandits and sheriffs to storm their league in their first two seasons, with back to back promotions - After the second season, their growth will be stunted as players will start leaving - Idiots to have better careers than the players in the Bandits Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neb Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Excellent, the bandits are back! Here are my predictions- -The bandits to storm the league undefeated -The sheriffs to get promoted in second place. -All bar one of the sheriffs original players to leave in January, the last following in the summer. -All of the bandits to leave in/or before the summer -Sheriffs to get successive promotions (due to having a squad in place) -Bandits to struggle initially after promotion (due to not having a squad in place) -The sheriffs to plateau in the 1st division initally then yo yo between the championship and the 1st division for a couple of years but steady progression for the bandits. -Bandits to beat the sheriffs into the premiership. -Idiots to play in the premiership before any of the original bandits. -A former bandit to coach the bandits within 20 seasons Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wegason Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Incidentally Kip, what are the stadium capacities of the respective grounds of the Bandits and the Sheriffs? You said they were big, I was wondering how big and if they'll fill them every week. Also, do the grounds have expansion capacities? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty bison Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I'm irrationally excited Bring on season one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meitheisman Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Incidentally Kip, what are the stadium capacities of the respective grounds of the Bandits and the Sheriffs? You said they were big, I was wondering how big and if they'll fill them every week. Also, do the grounds have expansion capacities? The Bandits had an 80K stadium that they regularly filled in the original experiment and Kipfizh said he kept that the same, I'd assume the Sheriffs have a similar ground but I'm not sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yugo23 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Both teams to play each other in the Champions League Final If this does happen, I hope Kip can organize live broadcast of this game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 i think the grounds should have had about a 20-30k cap. so when they got big. it'll be interesting to see if they move to another stadium and if not.. would it hinder their success! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroom420 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I have been so busy recently i haven't had time to read until now. Huge follower of the last thread (didn't really become a poster until recently). Your updates make a great read and can't wait until the ball is rolling. Appreciate all the work you have put in over the years and the years to come Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wegason Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I am really anticipating that first update, can't wait to see if our expectations are met and what the new AI and variables will throw up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlownCanary Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Eagerly anticipating the first update Kip! Have all the players of The Bandits got each other down as favoured staff? And maybe more importantly do the four Sheriff players have each other listed as favoured staff? I hold my breath waiting for the first update! (Don't keep me waiting too long...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanation Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 it doesnt take this long to do a season or so surely? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 No... but he has that pesky thing they call a life Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty bison Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 it doesnt take this long to do a season or so surely? Clearly a newcomer to following the Bandits! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroom420 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 May even take a bit longer than it took before because of the addition on the Sheriffs aswell. Even in the later stages i still see the updates being longer due to players going into Management. I just know i will end up losing so much time of my life reading these updates like i did the last 2 years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanation Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Clearly a newcomer to following the Bandits! t'is true I'm a complete noob to this bandits thing but the whole process is fascinating and I cant wait to see the results! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamw Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Also, if the games are being played on full detail, it'll take a while anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roberto922 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 And theres ALOT of leagues being run Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meitheisman Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I don't think that the most time consuming thing is running the season, regardless of the number of leagues or teams, it's probably typing up the entire season report and putting all the screenshots online for us but in all honesty I'd rather wait and get a quality report like Kipfizh got us used to than speed up the process because the experiment would lose some of its quality so it's all about patience now and letting Kipfizh take the time he needs. Quality > quantity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHaggs Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Villanation - You'll learn to be patient. A rather disturbing number of us checked the previous Bandits thread daily for an unreasonably long time, usually with no update to be found. But it sure is sweet when there's a new update. You'll become accustomed to the following sequence: 1) Bandits update! 2) Lots of discussion, gradually tapering off 3) A lull... 4) Intermittent posts/inquiries/speculations about the status of Kipfizh's health, professional life, hardware status, love life, pub attendance, rumored capture by wolves, suspected run-ins with the law, possible treatment related to Chutes and Ladders-related gambling, participation in government-funded zero-gravity FM experimentation, probable abduction by little green men while participating in aforementioned government-funded zero-gravity FM experimentation, etc. 5) Bandits update! Rinse and repeat. Welcome to Bandits Nation. 'Sack the board, sack the board, sack the board...' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipknot67 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Villanation -You'll learn to be patient. A rather disturbing number of us checked the previous Bandits thread daily for an unreasonably long time, usually with no update to be found. But it sure is sweet when there's a new update. You'll become accustomed to the following sequence: 1) Bandits update! 2) Lots of discussion, gradually tapering off 3) A lull... 4) Intermittent posts/inquiries/speculations about the status of Kipfizh's health, professional life, hardware status, love life, pub attendance, rumored capture by wolves, suspected run-ins with the law, possible treatment related to Chutes and Ladders-related gambling, participation in government-funded zero-gravity FM experimentation, probable abduction by little green men while participating in aforementioned government-funded zero-gravity FM experimentation, etc. 5) Bandits update! Rinse and repeat. Welcome to Bandits Nation. 'Sack the board, sack the board, sack the board...' Lmao....add to that frequently hitting your refresh button, glued to this page desperate for your next fix of the Bandits saga.....or is that just me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHaggs Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Oh, don't worry, slipknot. It's not just you. We're a sorry, sad, sick lot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkwain Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Lmao....add to that frequently hitting your refresh button, glued to this page desperate for your next fix of the Bandits saga.....or is that just me? dammit I only found this yeaterdays and i already seem to be doing that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wee Aja Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I only caught the tail-end of the last one. I may pay more attention to this since I'm here from the start. Very interesting indeed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Liam Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Great to see this experiment back again. I only started reading the 07 one towards the end, but I found it to be a fascinating insight into the game. I predict the Bandits will reach the Premiership much quicker this time, maybe in around 15 years. The Sheriffs will do it in a similar time. Once the idiot players leave they'll settle down and be fine, even with an idiot chairman imo. I look forward to the first update. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroom420 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Honestly i am almost as interested in Millers future for the Sheriffs. He seems to be destined for majot things. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRDH Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Honestly i am almost as interested in Millers future for the Sheriffs.He seems to be destined for majot things. I agree. Such a potentially talented youngster in the Sheriffs first few signings bodes well for the players they'll sign in the future. Will he pick up the idiots' bad habits though, could he play for England before any of the Bandits? Could he even more controversially move to the Bandits! The possibilities for excitement are endless! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_ Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 There are so many maybes that predictions are more or less pointless, but I'll have a go anyway: Bandits to get promoted first season. Sheriffs to bottle it in the playoffs and win the league season 2. Bandits to get into the league quite quickly, maybe after 2 or 3 seasons. From there I think the Sheriffs may initially rocket past The Bandits, until they crash and burn from spending far too much money. When they will crash and burn is difficult to say, but I'm going to go for in the Championship after many failed promotion attempts with cash thrown around. Bandits will win the league within 30 years, but will not be the dominant force domestically or in europe, that will probably be a) Arsenal or b) a popular championship team that has good luck. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzii Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I don't think that the most time consuming thing is running the season, regardless of the number of leagues or teams, it's probably typing up the entire season report and putting all the screenshots online for us but in all honesty I'd rather wait and get a quality report like Kipfizh got us used to than speed up the process because the experiment would lose some of its quality so it's all about patience now and letting Kipfizh take the time he needs. Quality > quantity. Totally agree with the above. I think the quality and depth of Kip's reports are what made the original experiment so interesting. TBH towards the end of the previous one it wasn't anywhere near as interesting when Kip was just breezing through the seasons. Can't wait for this one to start, definately going to be even more sucessful than the previous one. KUTGW Kip!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostwriter Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 i am another who read every word of the 07 thread but never posted. caught up with it over a few weeks to around 2030 and followed from there. was fantastic. really looking forward to this starting and see what happens... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeccyMatt Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Oh, don't worry, slipknot. It's not just you. We're a sorry, sad, sick lot. My name is Matt and I'm a bandits-a-holic... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StewartJRobertson Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Im stupidly excited by this. My predictions for the experiment are: *Bandits to achieve back to back promotions in first two seasons *Sheriffs to acheive promotion season 1 but not season 2. They will be promoted season 3 *Bandits and Sheriffs will both be Premiership clubs but not for 20 years *One of the bandits strikers to score 60+ goals in season 1 *Bandits to win FA cup in season 1 *Kipfizh to be awarded a knighthood in the next honours list (this might be a longshot) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanation Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Villanation -You'll learn to be patient. A rather disturbing number of us checked the previous Bandits thread daily for an unreasonably long time, usually with no update to be found. But it sure is sweet when there's a new update. You'll become accustomed to the following sequence: 1) Bandits update! 2) Lots of discussion, gradually tapering off 3) A lull... 4) Intermittent posts/inquiries/speculations about the status of Kipfizh's health, professional life, hardware status, love life, pub attendance, rumored capture by wolves, suspected run-ins with the law, possible treatment related to Chutes and Ladders-related gambling, participation in government-funded zero-gravity FM experimentation, probable abduction by little green men while participating in aforementioned government-funded zero-gravity FM experimentation, etc. 5) Bandits update! Rinse and repeat. Welcome to Bandits Nation. 'Sack the board, sack the board, sack the board...' This is so true, I have started this... I am starting to speculate the status of his health now lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimpos Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I've heard the ransom money has almost been gathered together and Kip should be free soon. I don't remember waiting for the child to be born this hard to wait for! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markec123 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 kip how long do you write a new update? just curiosity... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlownCanary Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Oh we the ever so faithful, waiting for our next fix of Bandit-Mania. Keep us not waiting, oh master storyteller, for we grow more needful of an update. But, seriously take your time Kipfizh, I'm looking forward to what is sure to be a fantastic update. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I have a really strong feeling that today will be the day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanation Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I have a really strong feeling that today will be the day best bloody be!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wegason Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I have a really strong feeling that today will be the day I think it might be tomorrow, he has early finish Fridays Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I think it might be tomorrow, he has early finish Fridays Its scary how much some people know about his life!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanation Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 dosen't take this long to finish a season... surely?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wegason Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 dosen't take this long to finish a season... surely??As has been said before, its the report writing that takes a great deal of time. I know from experience that writing detailed informative reports on an AI Experiment takes a great deal of time, just be patient young padawan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mikeytwigge Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 dosen't take this long to finish a season... surely?? you've already said that once Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5ergio Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Why hesitate to see the update? Rather think about the joy you'll experience while reading it, watching Bandits storm the league & so on... Also do not bump the thread with asking this stuff, I got excited like the update has been posted or something Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB1 Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 This thread is crazy, in a good way:) We've had the introduction and thats it and we're on the second page. Wonder how many pages we'll get when we do get the update. Don't rush Kip I'm defo in the camp that wants quality and not half baked updates. If the updates are of previous quality then Kips got twice the work with the 2 teams. Viva la bandits Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Well if we carry on the way we're going we'll be at page 3 within an hour . I'm thinking I might break from the pack and declare the Sheriffs as my team from the get go. In fact, yes. There we go. I'm a Sheriffs man!! Who's with me!? Down with the Bandits!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daemonic Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 dosen't take this long to finish a season... surely?? As has been said before, the running of the season is the easy bit. Typing up the season report, getting screenshots, uploading them etc can be very time consuming. I know my end of season reports for the dafuge and gundo challenges, which only run to 3 or 4 paragraphs with maybe a dozen screenshots, can take a couple of hours to get together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanation Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Well if we carry on the way we're going we'll be at page 3 within an hour .I'm thinking I might break from the pack and declare the Sheriffs as my team from the get go. In fact, yes. There we go. I'm a Sheriffs man!! Who's with me!? Down with the Bandits!! I think I shall join you!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iacovone Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 I think I shall join you!! Ok we need rules. 1) Be patient at all times. That is all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
villanation Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Ok we need rules.1) Be patient at all times. That is all. it's a bit hard.. i do apologise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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