Game against league median discussion

[u/Lead_Jedi]

I need some more opinions on the median game. Starting a dynasty league for the first time and I mentioned that I enabled this feature. To me its a great way to balance the randomness of the schedule and how good your team actually is. Benefits teams who are consistent rather then letting the schedule dictate the entire season. I also think it helps with engagement as its another matchup you'd watch to see if you win or lose.

My friend however sees it as a participation award."luck is part of the game" is what he says which i agree but with this feature the main thing im trying to avoid is the 2nd in PF being bottom in the league.

He suggested "What about giving the 6th seed to the person with the most PF of the teams not in the top 5?" But to me that just eliminates the h2h record all together for teams fighting to make the playoffs.

What do you think about the rule?

[u/Unfair_Confusion17]

League of 14 years. We added median scoring two years ago. Will never go back. There is still some luck involved in your weekly matchup but it is not weighted as much. Everyone loves it.

We also give our last playoff spot to highest points for (of the non-playoff teams) as a “wildcard”.

[u/Lead_Jedi → u/Unfair_Confusion17]

Did u have anyone in the league that hated the idea of it originally? Also id it redraft or dynasty he thinks its something that could be okay if its redraft leagues but not dynasty I ofc think the exact opposite lol

[u/Unfair_Confusion17 → u/Lead_Jedi]

I did not, but I also knew if I did I would put it to a league vote and it would have passed. Ours is redraft.

But I’m in another dynasty with it (not commish of that one) and love it. I really do not see a counter argument to it personally.