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From: LennuK.

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328194.2 in reply to 328194.1
Date: 7/15/2025 8:33:15 AM
BC Eos
II.4
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150150
Second Team:
Köplased
Interesting, I assume that you had the "Follow Depth Chart" option active for this match. Also, did you leave the backup and reserve positions for your Center blank, or did you have Zhidkikh assigned to all three?

I have also sometimes had the case that even when done everything right, the manager substitutes younger players off for a short time in a game. I have had the feeling that the GE recognizes that they need less minutes for training ans thus get some minutes off of them on purpose. But for me it has only happened irregularly a couple of times, so I do not know what the real explanation for this situation could be.

From: Elnoth

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328194.3 in reply to 328194.2
Date: 7/15/2025 8:37:35 AM
Cassowaries
II.3
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33
Yes, had follow depth chart selected for the match. I left the reserve and backup for my trainee blank, like I have done so for the past 4 seasons while training.

My last batch of trainees started at 19 years of age, so could this be something particular to 18yo's? All 3 of my trainees are 18 this season

From: Azariah

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328194.4 in reply to 328194.1
Date: 7/15/2025 5:28:19 PM
Mos Eisley Imperials
NBBA
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232232
I've seen that sort of behavior in blowouts when the trainee is 18 or 19, especially if they have low stamina, though typically on higher margins than that. It doesn't tend to happen in close games or games you're losing.

From: AMT

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328194.5 in reply to 328194.3
Date: 7/15/2025 9:53:05 PM
Tippa Magic
ABBL
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4040
Second Team:
Walla Magic
Leave the starter position blank and list your trainee as reserve and backup.
Hasn’t failed me since I’ve been playing.

From: Elnoth

To: AMT
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328194.6 in reply to 328194.5
Date: 7/16/2025 12:24:52 AM
Cassowaries
II.3
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33
Leave the starter position blank and list your trainee as reserve and backup.
Hasn’t failed me since I’ve been playing.


Thanks, I'll give this method a try

From: Elnoth

To: MrJ
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328194.8 in reply to 328194.7
Date: 7/16/2025 6:36:05 PM
Cassowaries
II.3
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33
I don't know if the Game Engine is different for pickup games, but I tested the blank starter and filled backup and reserve (in my PU game with you) with a player (simulating training) and that player only got 44 minutes (edit: Oh, he fouled out).

I will try filling in starter+backup+reserve slots with my trainee in todays cup game

Last edited by Elnoth at 7/17/2025 3:37:51 AM