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Frequently Asked Questions
The following are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the WNBA Virtual GM game:
Q: When do the player ratings adjust?
A: All player ratings will adjust each Monday morning. Usually between 1-2am PT.
Q: When can I register to play WNBA Virtual GM?
A: Registration for WNBA Virtual GM is open from May 21, 2000 to August 13,
2001.
Q: When does WNBA Virtual GM play begin?
A: The game begins with the start of the WNBA regular season, on May 28,
2001.
Q: Do the WNBA Playoffs count in WNBA Virtual GM?
A: The WNBA Virtual GM season ends with the conclusion of the last full week of
the WNBA regular season.
Q: What is the deadline for entries?
A: Entries -- and any roster changes -- must be completed by 11:59 p.m. PT every day to be eligible for the upcoming day's games.
Q: When are winners announced?
A: Each week, the team accumulating the most points during the prior week
will win a Weekly Prize. All other winners will be announced within one week of the completion of the game.
Q: What happens if there's a tie?
A: If two or more teams are tied for the top weekly score, the winner will
be the team with the highest single-day score during that week. If two or
more teams are tied for the overall score, the winner will be the team with
the highest overall score before the subtraction of the two lowest scoring
weeks.
Q: How are scores calculated?
A: Coaches earn five points for a win and Individual player points are
calculated using the following formula:
(PTS+REB+AST+STL+BLK) - ((FGA-FGM)+(FTA-FTM)+TO)
For example, if a player shoots 5-of-10 from the field and 5-of-7 from the
free-throw line and totals 15 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, 2
blocked shots and 3 turnovers, her total points earned would be 20:
(15 + 6 + 4 + 3 + 2) - ((10 - 5) + (7 - 5) + 3) = 20
Each team earns the total points accumulated by its players and coach
during the course of the week.
Q: When will scores be updated?
A: Scores will be updated following each day of play. Weekly scores will be calculated on Monday mornings to reflect the entire previous week's results.
Q: How many games per week count towards the stats?
A: Players are rated on their per-game average, but accumulate stats over all games. Ideally, you want players in your lineup that have a game the following day.
Q: Is there any limit to the number of transactions I can make?
A: No. Teams choosing to change any or all players may do so on any day and there is no limit to the number of transactions you may make.
Q: What happens if I go over the team rating limit?
A: Teams must keep their total rating under the limit of 80. If, in selecting your team, your total rating goes over 80, your team will not earn any points for the upcoming week.
Q: What happens if my player's rating increases, pushing my team over the total rating limit?
A: Players are applied to your rating limit at the rating at which you acquired them. If you acquire a player with a rating of 15, and her rating increases to 20 during the week, her original rating of 15 will be applied to your limit.
Q: What happens if my player's rating decreases, but I still want to keep the player?
A: If the rating decreases, you can simply 'renegotiate values' which will essentially give you that player for the new, lower rating. This service only applies to players with ratings lower than their locked values.
Q: I picked up a new player during the day; when will this change be reflected in my stats?
A: Your stats will reflect this player -- and all new players added to your roster during that day -- starting the following day. All transactions made during the current day don't affect your lineup until the following day.
Q: When I pick up a new player will I get her year-to-date stats?
A: No. The only stats that you will officially be credited with are the ones that players earn while on your active roster. You will continue to accumulate stats for dropped player(s) until the following day, at which point you will begin to accumulate stats for the new player(s).
Q: I picked up a new player during the week; when will this change be reflected in my stats?
A: Your stats will reflect this player -- and all new players added to your roster -- starting the following day.
Q: When I pick up a new player will I get her year-to-date stats?
A: No. The only stats that you will officially be credited with are the ones that players earn while on your active roster.
Q: What happens if one of my players is injured?
A: Players on the official WNBA team injured list are marked with an "*"
You will not accrue any points for injured players long as they are
inactive and you may replace them as long as you remain under the team
rating limit.
Q: Can I create a private group with my friends?
A: When creating a group from the groupfind directory, you have the option to create a public group which anyone may join, or a private group with a password that only you and your friends can join.
Q: Can I make trades in WNBA Virtual GM?
A: No. However, teams may drop and/or pick up any player as long as the team's total player rating stays below the specified team rating limit.
Q: I can't seem to enter WNBA Virtual GM. What's wrong?
A: If your browser does not support aligned imbedded tables, frames, forms, external viewers or other HTML 3.0 extensions, you will not be able to fully enjoy the features and design WNBA Virtual GM has to offer. For best results, we recommend that you use the most recent version of a browser such as Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Q: I signed up for free registration, but I can't remember my password. How can I get it?
A: We can send your password to your e-mail address. Simply enter your username address here.
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