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Mar 12, 2023 3:57 PM
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Fantasy Anime League (FAL) is like Fantasy Sports with an anime twist. Players form their own "team" of anime from the Spring 2023 season, which collect points according to criteria like: # of users watching, # of users discussing, etc. You don't even need to watch the anime you've chosen!

Changes since Fall 2022
  • Score coefficients have been modified to try and readjust point distributions back towards the ideal.
  • Restricted list is pick max. 2 of 4 this time, instead of 1 of 3 to try and make things a bit more interesting~
  • Increased MAL Supporter rewards!
  • We will actively be monitoring episode discussion threads to remove/discount multiple posts made in attempts to boost FAL points.

Please spread the word of FAL and get your friends to join!
If the game continues to grow, we can devote more resources to making it better and better.

Also, let me know:
How do you feel about maybe running every season instead only Spring/Fall?
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Mar 12, 2023 5:20 PM
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I think every season would be best and make things more interesting longterm and have it where people can become more competitive
Mar 12, 2023 5:24 PM
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I would love to do FAL every season! If there is a way to make this happen that would be awesome for the competition in the long term.
Mar 12, 2023 5:29 PM
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Time to spectacularly fail again!!

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Mar 12, 2023 6:24 PM
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idk how to even play ig ill figure it out 
Mar 12, 2023 6:33 PM
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Time to aiming higher this time.
Hopefully lol
Mar 12, 2023 6:37 PM
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I've been studying all off-season. This time victory is all mine!

Mar 12, 2023 7:11 PM
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Defo gonna play again!!



Mar 12, 2023 7:47 PM
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cyruz said:
Time to spectacularly fail again!!

Ah, so that's you. When I check to see how magnificently I am failing, I see someone failing spectacularly but never knew who it was.  ;p
Mar 12, 2023 8:40 PM
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Already selected my team. This time the win is mine.
Mar 12, 2023 9:39 PM
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I'll try not to mix up the time zones this time.
So I think that's Sun Apr 2, 2:00 PM PST... I think... I'll just lie to myself and say it's due on April 1st. I'll look forward to the MAL prank!

As for having FAL every season, I'd say if it's not a hassle for anyone involved in running it then it might be a nice, consistently available activity for users to participate in. Yet at the same time, I guess having FAL as something to look forward to once its usual seasons roll in might be good too.

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Mar 12, 2023 10:42 PM

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now this is what i'm talking about. last fal was my first time and now i know how it's done. mal supporter here i come.

and yes pls do it every season, this is really fun :)

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Mar 12, 2023 11:15 PM
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Any particular rules about what happens if/when a show gets delayed due to COVID or whatever else? Since certain company's shows (*cough* Aniplex *cough*) had so many delays last season this might actually affect what shows I pick.
Mar 12, 2023 11:24 PM
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I would also agree that every season should have a fantasy league, so I would love to participate in a more long-term competition that keeps the mind running, instead of waiting for every other season to pass for another.
Mar 13, 2023 12:53 AM

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Yes to FAL every season
Mar 13, 2023 3:08 AM
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I'm here for FAL every season but only you have the hands for it and don't overwork.
Mar 13, 2023 3:15 AM
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On the one hand, I'd love to do this every season. But on the other, I now realize I likely won't have the time to do my best every season, considering my usual investment. Quite the dilemma, there...

StormSky92 said:
Any particular rules about what happens if/when a show gets delayed due to COVID or whatever else? Since certain company's shows (*cough* Aniplex *cough*) had so many delays last season this might actually affect what shows I pick.

This has happened before with other shows, for various reasons. These shows aren't disqualified, though some of their metrics slow down or freeze entirely. But they still receive points from them. Some of the Discord members are running an unofficial winter season as we speak, and some of the titles (e.g. NieR, and to a lesser extent Kubo-san) remain competitive despite delays.

Mar 13, 2023 10:43 AM

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I would love FAL to be every season!
 
My one piece of feedback though would be to weight score more favorably in proportion to users watching. It seems like I'm trying to play the game of actually finding the best anime of the season, meanwhile super hyped up shows that end up flopping with a 7.0 rating but a crap ton of people watching still win every time. 

Just my two cents, still excited for the season!
Have a healthy, happy, day of hilarity!




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Mar 13, 2023 10:45 AM

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Awesome, we're back! I could hardly wait. Time to beat my last record, top 96
Mar 13, 2023 6:30 PM

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FAL every season would be so much fun! I always look forward to participating ^.^ Can't believe it is already that time again! :D



Mar 13, 2023 8:29 PM
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Holy crap every season people must have more free time than I do. Also, when does this season end?
Mar 13, 2023 9:44 PM
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Okay. It's time to think about my next team!!
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Mar 14, 2023 1:28 AM
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aku setuju dengan diadakannya setiap musim untuk FantasyAnimeLeague ini sih🤭
Mar 14, 2023 9:20 AM

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Believe!
Mar 14, 2023 10:18 AM

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I just know I'll start watching one anime and then take a 6 month rest and there goes my FAL challenge XDDD time to fail
Mar 14, 2023 4:46 PM
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If I submit a team now will I be able to resubmit a new team before the April 2nd deadline if I change my mind?
Mar 14, 2023 9:40 PM

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Fantasy leagues didn't appeal to me until I joined one based on video games with some friends last year. I had a lot of fun that time, so I'm willing to give this a shot.

Here's hoping my luck isn't trash again lol.
Mar 15, 2023 3:38 AM
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Skittles said:
Fantasy leagues didn't appeal to me until I joined one based on video games with some friends last year. I had a lot of fun that time, so I'm willing to give this a shot.
That's the spirit. If I beat you, you're making me another av/sig set. High stakes, baby!

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Mar 15, 2023 7:32 PM

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cyruz said:
Skittles said:
Fantasy leagues didn't appeal to me until I joined one based on video games with some friends last year. I had a lot of fun that time, so I'm willing to give this a shot.
That's the spirit. If I beat you, you're making me another av/sig set. High stakes, baby!

Challenge accepted 😎

Mar 16, 2023 2:17 AM
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You don't even need to watch the anime you've chosen!


I will try it again!!! kekeke
Mar 17, 2023 9:47 AM
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Oh this time again, almost forgetting but here i am ready for another chaotic fal time again xd

Anyway, every season fal sounds good. However if theres a limited human resources, as always, let's make the official still run on spring and fall only, while the other seasons can be run in by the community power and using the club too like in the past format.

That's all and good luck for all!
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Mar 17, 2023 1:35 PM
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Dyceyboi said:
If I submit a team now will I be able to resubmit a new team before the April 2nd deadline if I change my mind?
There's a button to change your team but it doesn't work for me. In my case I need to change my team because Oshi No Ko was listed as starting today but apparently doesn't actually come out until the second week of the season.
EDIT: It turns out I'm just blind and stupid. It works fine.
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Alright I'm on, let's see how this goes. :)
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