​The rich are getting even richer...
Unfortunately, once again, we are witnessing an unfair decision that only serves to widen the huge gap between the D1 teams and the rest of the divisions.
Rewarding the league champion is a great idea, but why isn’t this extended to D2 and D3?

So I propose a better solution: implementing a sliding-scale system:
​Division 1 champion: Receives 100% of the prize money.
​Division 2 champion: Receives 50% or 60% of the prize money.
​Division 3 champion: Receives 25% or 30% of the prize money.
​This solution makes it possible to:
​Support clubs in the lower divisions to help them progress.
​Maintain a reasonable financial gap in favour of Division 1, without unfairly widening the divide.

Interesting

Interesting

In my opinion, he’s been on VF for over six months...

What he’s saying makes sense... he’s hit the nail on the head... he’s no six-week-old novice!

Anyway... I quite like him ^^

I was expecting this topic and I knew it would come from you; you’re complaining about the economic gap with D1, yet you’ve got a team with a 90 NG rating after just six months of play, and your club is already in D3 after only a few months in existence, I don’t think you’re in a position to complain about an economic gap when compared to alliances that have been around for several years.

Actually, I think what he’s proposing is quite reasonable.

It’s a bit like saying that, in a league, the winners of the second and third tiers don’t receive any prize money, when in reality they do.

He’s also proposing a system with rewards that decrease depending on the division the club plays in, which strikes me as consistent and balanced.

Ladies,
Young ladies.
Gentlemen,

Please set aside any grievances you may have against Ali_Cool and do not derail the original thread.
Furthermore, focusing your replies on the author’s personality or approach adds nothing to the debate; you are welcome to use private messages to put forward your views.

You are entitled to dislike his numerous posts, the way he has put his team together and the improvement projects he is pursuing, but this must not turn into a witch-hunt every time his username appears anywhere.

This is a one-off and final warning.

I thought this applied to the lower divisions as well. It stands to reason… that he shouldn’t receive a similar reward makes sense, but that he gets nothing at all doesn’t. Just like the title in the honours list for Divisions 2 to 5… it costs nothing to add it. It recognises a collective achievement that deserves a place in the honours list; depending on the division, it may be less prestigious. But it’s still a title…

I’ve just found out that the teams get bonuses 😅

It’s not the teams, but rather one player per team.
Strange for a team competition, but oh well…
But yes, I don’t see why that would only apply to Division 1

Do whatever you like 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Anyway, VF’s money doesn’t belong to anyone 😂😂😂😂
As for me, I’m just happy to play, that’s all 🚶🏽‍♂️🚶🏽‍♂️🚶🏽‍♂️

Interesting idea!! And certainly something A45 could implement.

That’s constructive compared to the dozens of threads where people compare VF to FIFA, where you can start the game with Barça. Although VF is getting closer to that...

Another idea: that the admins could close non-constructive threads straight away… that would make room for the relevant threads that get lost amongst the rest…

This bonus is a bad idea. So we might as well let everyone benefit from it. 😅

I can’t find the bonus I need. But yes, in that case, we might as well redistribute it with the d2s and d3s.

This prize will increase competition amongst all clubs in the Entente 123, rather than limiting it to the top flight.

But does that mean we don’t care about Divisions 4 and 5? It’s all very well wanting fairness, but it has to apply to everyone, not just when it suits us. Still, I agree with you on this point.

After all, it’s not this bonus that’s going to make much difference to the agreements

I’m in favour of this being extended to all divisions within the leagues, even if it means the amounts are scaled according to the division.
The largest bonus for D1, with the bonus decreasing for each division.
This could help and motivate the teams and leagues.
100% of the proposed amount for D1
80% for D2
60% for D3
40% for D4
20% for D5
Here is my proposal

Hello ^^

I’m going to give my opinion even though nobody asked for it :)

As far as I’m concerned, this whole thing is a massive farce; offering bonuses to the top clubs in each D1 division is a bloody ***** idea :)

Actually, I’m really worried ^^

I’m sure some of the top teams from the D2 and D3 leagues will want to take up the challenge and boost their end-of-season takings

Anyway, I don’t know if you lot think 10 million is a significant amount or not, but yes, I reckon some will move to Division 1 leagues…

There you go!

No, but seriously, 10M per member of just ONE alliance – that’s nothing! It just adds a bit of competition between members, and for that, it’s a very good idea.

Will members of alliances 2 and 3 move up to alliance 1? Perhaps, but I doubt it, and even if that were the case, it would only strengthen those alliances!

As for the lower divisions, it would be normal for them to be included in this challenge as well

It’s 10 million for the best team in each agreement, not 10 million for each member of the best team.

D2 and D3, but not D4 and D5? Why?

I do have one question, though: for you D1 league members, is 10 million a lot?

And another question: would that still motivate some people to give their all in the IE and thus reignite the title race in D1?

In your original proposal (which I support), you suggest up to D3. And in your previous post, the same. Up to D3.
Why is that?
Because your team is in Division 3 and you’re no longer interested in the lower divisions, right?
Thanks, and enjoy the game.

Cost of setting up an alliance in d5: 5 million.
So you need to be careful if the bonuses extend all the way to d5. There are certainly plenty of oddballs who would be capable of setting up 30 clubs, getting them to form 30 alliances of which they would be the sole members, just to make a bit of money....

Luckily, I’m not very rich ^^

Let’s say that 10M is no small sum. But for a team in Division 1, aiming for that isn’t something that’s going to fundamentally change their club.

500k in Division 5 is very little, really very little, bearing in mind that it’s supposedly intended for teams capable of picking up a few points. Given that it’s one per agreement, I really struggle to see the point of it.

Obviously, for the big 10m players, it’s a drop in the ocean…
I honestly don’t see the point of these 10m players – whether you’ve got 10m or not, you’re still fighting for your place in the team, full stop.

A storm in a teacup!

We’re talking here about a paltry bonus for a potential D1 league champion!

I reckon you’re lacking a bit of perspective and experience on VF Ali, but you’re never short of a good bit of controversy on the forum 🙂‍↕️

Take the time to build your team and play by the established rules before constantly trying to overhaul something you’ve only just begun to grasp; this will allow you to gain experience and insight into the game, as well as build your reputation as a manager.

Experience counts for a lot here; never forget that on your long journey through VF 🙏🏼

Clearly, this bonus isn’t a reform that’s going to fundamentally change the game. It adds a bit of spice to the inter-team dynamics and puts a bit more money into the game. I can’t see any downsides. Given the scale of the reform and what we know about how much the Game Master values our opinions, I don’t see the point in giving my views on this reform. It could perhaps be improved… loopholes for cheating would be easily closed if the bonus were lower than the cost of forming an alliance.
A sliding-scale bonus per division: 10/8/6/4/2. Earning points is also appealing, given how difficult it is to earn them these days. So, that’s what I think ^^

I also feel that this new measure favours the wealthiest.

I would find it more logical if it were applied to all divisions on a pro rata basis, to give smaller teams or clubs a chance.

Let’s not get into a row, shall we? 🙉🙈

You’re the one who deserves to be punished for the number of insults in such a short space.

What a time.

I’ve always found it funny that it’s always a newcomer who steps in to defend the widow and the orphan

The outcome of this discussion... A pointless new French version

So, how are we getting on with the community goals? 😁

Unfortunately, I don’t have time to read it all – the schedule is tight. I need to catch the helicopter to the airport, then take the association’s jet to pick up our organiser, Tbar, who’s been scouting locations in the Maldives for our AGM, which is to be held there. Lorenzo, our chairman, wants it to be spectacular; there’s loads of cash in the accounts, so we’ve got to blow the budget before the end of the season.
The helicopter’s a right pain; I’m getting absolutely fed up with it… I’d much rather go in the club’s Bugatti Chiron, but it’s in for a service in Molsheim. I’d told Lolo to get two of them to avoid this sort of hassle.
Right, I’ll leave you to it – I’ve got Hazard on the line who also wants to go to the Auberge de l’Ill to prepare for the match with the national team. He found Drake’s invoices lying around in the office...

Have a good weekend, and may the cash flow freely 😘

So much for his idea.

Simple and effective. I don’t care how he goes about it.

A bit of poo in a silk handkerchief is still just a bit of poo.

A delicious meal on a plastic plate is still a delicious meal.

Well done, Ali – I hope it sees the light of day.

Well, why not? It’s an idea, but I think there are other improvements that are far more urgent than coming up with rewards that the big clubs couldn’t care less about.

I don’t see how that would improve the game.