TFF World Cup 2014

Post by **Giggs11** » 18 Jun 2014, 20:10

Striker wrote:
Englandcollapsed wrote:Legally does this make the game null and void? its hardly fair anyway whoever wins now did due to a faulty server not any skill.
Its incredibly frustrating for all of us, especially for those thousands of us for whom today was a key transfer day, but grow up its not a matter of legality. I'm as mad with myself as with the TFF idiots as crashing today was always a possibility and not waiting for team news wasn't a massive risk today.

We should be annoyed for a few minutes and then we should all move on, and not go OTT.

What an arrogant post Striker. As a winner of lot of money from different games I`m sure you would be a little more than annoyed if it was costing you some serious cash from being in a well placed position.
TFF have took a lot of elite league money so some might have been able to do transfers and others not which is worth a lot more than a few minutes annoyance.

Post by **wizardoffire** » 18 Jun 2014, 20:44

is there an assist there for Casillas

Post by **Latic** » 18 Jun 2014, 21:37

Been on shift all day so fortunately for me I brought in the dutch last night. Pretty much every day getting towards a kick-off the site has slowed. Hopefully as less people use transfers then this may help in the future of the game.
I sincerely this isn't a sign of the bad old days with dodgy servers having an effect on the TFF PL game.

Agree with Striker in that nearly everyone could have predicted the Dutch team today so waiting was unnecessary. However, the site should be able to cope with 50k teams.

Post by **Maldini** » 18 Jun 2014, 21:56

Out with a whimper

YouTube · Post by **bluelionman** » 19 Jun 2014, 00:33

Latic wrote:Been on shift all day so fortunately for me I brought in the dutch last night. Pretty much every day getting towards a kick-off the site has slowed. Hopefully as less people use transfers then this may help in the future of the game.
I sincerely this isn't a sign of the bad old days with dodgy servers having an effect on the TFF PL game.

Agree with Striker in that nearly everyone could have predicted the Dutch team today so waiting was unnecessary. However, the site should be able to cope with 50k teams.

Really I waited as I thought with it being the Aussies and RVP already on a yellow he may have chosen not to start with him so that's why I opted to wait for team news and then in a paid game with 35mins to go would of expected to be able to make 2 transfers!

Personally I don't think it's become a fair game and hope the people in big stakes Elite leagues club together and take the TFF on legally as I certainly would want my entry fees back as the game did not work as it should - if I buy a car part and it don't work I take it back.... here they messed up and should refund all as it's not functioned correctly. Also I hope the Telegraph itself get loads of bad press over this as they may get more joy out of the game people over issues like this as it makes them look bad to!

Post by **Giggs11** » 19 Jun 2014, 00:40

bluelionman wrote:
Latic wrote:Been on shift all day so fortunately for me I brought in the dutch last night. Pretty much every day getting towards a kick-off the site has slowed. Hopefully as less people use transfers then this may help in the future of the game.
I sincerely this isn't a sign of the bad old days with dodgy servers having an effect on the TFF PL game.

Agree with Striker in that nearly everyone could have predicted the Dutch team today so waiting was unnecessary. However, the site should be able to cope with 50k teams.
Really I waited as I thought with it being the Aussies and RVP already on a yellow he may have chosen not to start with him so that's why I opted to wait for team news and then in a paid game with 35mins to go would of expected to be able to make 2 transfers!

Personally I don't think it's become a fair game and hope the people in big stakes Elite leagues club together and take the TFF on legally as I certainly would want my entry fees back as the game did not work as it should - if I buy a car part and it don't work I take it back.... here they messed up and should refund all as it's not functioned correctly. Also I hope the Telegraph itself get loads of bad press over this as they may get more joy out of the game people over issues like this as it makes them look bad to!

Totally agree. In a short game it`s essential to know team news and to say I did a transfer the night before because I had work commitments so guessed who would play versus I waited for team news and tried to do a transfer 30 minutes before deadline is ridiculous.

TFF have fooked up,it`s as simple as that.

Post by **Englandcollapsed** » 20 Jun 2014, 19:38

Giggs11 wrote:
Striker wrote:
Englandcollapsed wrote:Legally does this make the game null and void? its hardly fair anyway whoever wins now did due to a faulty server not any skill.
Its incredibly frustrating for all of us, especially for those thousands of us for whom today was a key transfer day, but grow up its not a matter of legality. I'm as mad with myself as with the TFF idiots as crashing today was always a possibility and not waiting for team news wasn't a massive risk today.

We should be annoyed for a few minutes and then we should all move on, and not go OTT.

What an arrogant post Striker. As a winner of lot of money from different games I`m sure you would be a little more than annoyed if it was costing you some serious cash from being in a well placed position.
TFF have took a lot of elite league money so some might have been able to do transfers and others not which is worth a lot more than a few minutes annoyance.

Just catching up on things and missed this. I don't really want to cause an argument I just expressed an honestly held view. There was a lot worse posted onto their facebook page on the night

I don't think its over the top to question the validity of a game that is faulty, it happened on the eve of Champions League as well. For me, I got home from work and it was already down so I had no chance other than guesswork but why guess when you expect it to work as normal. Anyway, following Strikers advice I have just made my transfers for the final - just in case

Post by **grahamajuk** » 21 Jun 2014, 10:13

By allowing transfers before each kick-off time, TFF are actively encouraging people to wait until teams are announced. In a way, they've created extra demand, and should ensure they have the capacity to cope with it. Of course, this view is in no way fuelled by bitterness over a late, failed attempt to bring in Van Persie...

YouTube · Post by **bluelionman** » 22 Jun 2014, 00:21

Funny thought they mentioned compensation but I have not had even an offer of free credits for the teams I had in this for their Premiership game - just the usual cut and paste of there T&C's absolving them of any responsibility!

Post by **dellboy30** » 22 Jun 2014, 22:18

FIFAWorldCup @FIFAWorldCup · 33m
#USA LINE-UP: Howard, Bradley, Besler, Beasley, Dempsey (c), Bedoya, Jones, Beckerman, Zusi, Cameron, Johnson #USAPOR #WorldCup

FIFAWorldCup @FIFAWorldCup · 33m
#POR LINE-UP: Beto, Bruno Alves, Veloso, Ronaldo (c), Moutinho, Costa, Meireles, Nani, A. Almeida, Pereira, Postiga

bring ronnie in

Post by **wizardoffire** » 23 Jun 2014, 00:42

I did had a feeling he would do something but guess I was wrong

Post by **Thomarse** » 23 Jun 2014, 09:09

wizardoffire wrote:I did had a feeling he would do something but guess I was wrong

Fell for it as well.

21 Transfers used now ... 2 wasted on Dzeko .. in ... out .. in again ... 4pts

All other seems to have had cleansheet, goal or KC so more or less happy .. 723 overall.

Post by **sarllm** » 25 Jun 2014, 11:51

I have 16 transfers left, 251 points. Currently 19 points behind current super league leader....

What's the best tactic to adopt? Daisy chain strikers, or try to build a team with a more realistic chance of going to at least semis (Argentina have a favourable draw in theory)..?!

Post by **looneytoon77** » 25 Jun 2014, 12:25

sarllm wrote:I have 16 transfers left, 251 points. Currently 19 points behind current super league leader....

What's the best tactic to adopt? Daisy chain strikers, or try to build a team with a more realistic chance of going to at least semis (Argentina have a favourable draw in theory)..?!

I am in this dilema also. I have 15 transfers left, on 306pts in 57th place overall & 8th in Golden Boot League. I think I am going to keep doing what I have been doing & play with forwards on rotation. Only looking to do 1 more transfer before knockout stage.

In theory it should get easier in the knockouts as you get the extra 10 million to spend & players who you may be tempted to put in as a one off will probably be out already or eliminated. Very difficult to decide best way to go.

Post by **sarllm** » 25 Jun 2014, 12:52

Good work looney, presumably (without giving it away) you have a fairly healthy def/mid?

Post by **wizardoffire** » 25 Jun 2014, 19:34

glad I got home in time to get Messi in by seconds to spare, thought Argentina might have rested a few people

manged to climb a lot of places,

Post by **looneytoon77** » 25 Jun 2014, 21:39

sarllm wrote:Good work looney, presumably (without giving it away) you have a fairly healthy def/mid?

Have gone 4-4-2, cheap defence but served me well and strong midfield. All through so far to knockout round but some will fall at next hurdle as playing each other! Had Messi today and hopefully Benzema gets going soon in this game!

Post by **AJC1964** » 25 Jun 2014, 23:48

To a lot of Fisonians they won't know me, but to the ones that do, is 1964 back?

1st win in years, winning the daily tff World Cup comp

Unless overnight the scores have been known to change

Post by **murf** » 26 Jun 2014, 07:18

AJC1964 wrote:To a lot of Fisonians they won't know me, but to the ones that do, is 1964 back?

1st win in years, winning the daily tff World Cup comp

Unless overnight the scores have been known to change

Excellent. Glad to see you back - on TFF and on here. I guess a WC is your sort of duration!

Post by **AJC1964** » 26 Jun 2014, 09:14

murf wrote:
AJC1964 wrote:To a lot of Fisonians they won't know me, but to the ones that do, is 1964 back?

1st win in years, winning the daily tff World Cup comp

Unless overnight the scores have been known to change
Excellent. Glad to see you back - on TFF and on here. I guess a WC is your sort of duration!

Now days a daily comp is my limit

Post by **Striker** » 26 Jun 2014, 09:47

Bloody 'ell Alan, I'd thought that you'd passed on and were now driving golf balls and taxis "up above".

Welcome back.

Post by **AJC1964** » 26 Jun 2014, 12:19

Striker wrote:Bloody 'ell Alan, I'd thought that you'd passed on and were now driving golf balls and taxis "up above".

Welcome back.

young striker still trying to drive both golf and taxi's, trouble is with both hobby and job FF is kind of on a back burner. been playing tff all the time, but just not got the time to watch as much footy or follow it as much. when I remember I have a bash at the odd MotM comp, but thanks to work I usually waste the challenge by the 1st Sunday lol, though had a couple of close efforts last season, but got it wrong in final furlong.

doubt id ever be a reg poster on FISO though, mainly because i'm not as involved in FF anymore and 2, I never really got used to the expansion

Post by **Ayns** » 27 Jun 2014, 18:15

Welcome back AJC. You may not remember me, but I recall having late night posts re drinking Shiraz and eating burnt pizza, oh it must be 7 or 8 years ago. Nothing much changed here.

Post by **sted** » 27 Jun 2014, 18:55

That's gotta be the longest ban in TFF history. You must be worse than Groomy

Welcome back AJ (even if it is only to gloat

)

Post by **jobmeister** » 28 Jun 2014, 14:16

How is everyone placed now after the end of the group stage ? I personally have 3 teams the best on 326 points 12 transfers remaining the others 261 with 17 and 241 with 20.Someone posted 148 points with a whopping 34 transfers left.Any updates to compare would be appreciated.Thanks

Post by **Mystery** » 28 Jun 2014, 14:51

jobmeister wrote:How is everyone placed now after the end of the group stage ?

Much the same as the start of the tournament. Longing for the real football season to start again.

Post by **Fudge Brownie** » 28 Jun 2014, 15:04

jobmeister wrote:How is everyone placed now after the end of the group stage ? I personally have 3 teams the best on 326 points 12 transfers remaining the others 261 with 17 and 241 with 20.Someone posted 148 points with a whopping 34 transfers left.Any updates to compare would be appreciated.Thanks

Your 326 team is in a good position i fancy?

My best is 256 with 16 trannies left - time to gamble!!!

Post by **jobmeister** » 28 Jun 2014, 15:22

Cheers fudge brownie - hope your gamble pays off and you make the right choices !

Post by **SamD** » 28 Jun 2014, 15:37

Spot your 2-for-1s, etc?

WORLD CUP 2014 knockout schedule: 28 June to 13 July

Code: Select all

        stage  <    -    round of 16    -    >     < - q-final - >     < s-f >    3-4p    final
         date    Sa28    Su29    Mo30    Tu1         Fr4     Sa5       Tu8 We9    Sa12    Su13
          BST  5pm 9pm 5pm 9pm 5pm 9pm 5pm 9pm     5pm 9pm 5pm 9pm     9pm 9pm    9pm     8pm
  -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -
A1 Brazil      x                                       q?              s?
B2 Chile       x                                       q?              s?
C1 Columbia        x                                   q?              s?
D2 Uruguay         x                                   q?              s?
B1 Holland             x                                       q?          s?
A2 Mexico              x                                       q?          s?
D1 Costa Rica              x                                   q?          s?
C2 Greece                  x                                   q?          s?

E1 France                      x                   q?                  s?
F2 Nigeria                     x                   q?                  s?
G1 Germany                         x               q?                  s?
H2 Algeria                         x               q?                  s?
F1 Argentina                           x                   q?              s?
E2 Switzerland                         x                   q?              s?
H1 Belgium                                 x               q?              s?
G2 USA                                     x               q?              s?

Obviously, any of the last 16 could contest the 3-4 place or Final match.

Post by **Stigtag1** » 28 Jun 2014, 20:47

What's everybody's tactics going into the knockout stage? I'm sticking to switching strikers!

Anybody spotted any 2 for 1s etc?

FISO