There are a lot of MFN players who are going with the one free team deal. I understand tha idea of not wanting to pay for something that was and is still free, that is a common trait.

But, if you really enjoy the game, dont you think you should help support it? MFN has lost a lot of players the past year, we are lucky to have the very few full or near full leagues that are alive and well.

How much is it worth to you? Compared to other things that you spend on. One drink at the bar, one burger, one sandwich, and many other things that are 10 bucks or less that the cost of will cover the enjoyment that you are getting from playing this game.

Your subscription supports JDavid's effort and time, which has been huge to date, in my opinion and others. So pony up! it does not cost much to support this game. And get more than one team, we need you in the Elite League, which is the only league that has a full play selection and diverse use rule in MFN. Check it out .... https://theefl.myfootballnow.com/ We have had 6 new players join in the past day!

Add ...... Dont want to sound like there is low or not enough support, there are many that are subscribing/paying, you can see by those who have more than one team. It would just help to increase it. You are helping to make the difference and supporting the improvement and development of MFN, appreciate you.

I was one of the "one team free" players until I decided how much fun it would be to own another team. I'm on a very fixed income and to me $5 a month is a lot of money. However, I'm over 60, don't get out much, so this game is a godsend to me because it keeps my brain sharp, keeps my competitive spirit alive, I get to meet new people, and fills my life with something to look forward to three nights a week. I look forward to game nights to see how my team played. Where can you find so much fun for 12 nights a month for only $5??? Plus, for only $5, you can own as many teams as you like!!! It's a great deal for you and s great way to show your support for the person who makes all this fun possible!

100% to both of these posts. Tremendous entertainment value for the cost. (What is more fun than our hopefulness during the Rookie Draft as we await the Training Camp sim to see how our picks worked out?)

Skol!

I agree with everyone's posts.

This is a fun game to play and the only way to make this game even better, is to invest some of your money. I appreciate all of JDB's time and effort in creating such a enjoyable game to play. Thank you.

And thank you Grandad for being such an evolved and devoted member. I'm looking forward to playing in and building up The Elite Football League, where the rules align with how the game of football should be played.

I have no problem with the subscription model. JDB should get something for his work.

Since joining in 2016, I've bought nearly $150 (USD) in credits. My intention was to keep subscribing, but changed my mind. I'm now running one team, and considering leaving.

My gripe is the weight/position exploit. A nine year old who finds the exploit could beat a Bill Belichik using sound football tactics. That's not football, and it's unfair to new players who don't stand a chance until they learn the exploit and start using it.

I know some leagues put rules in place to govern this, but it shouldn't be on the commissioners, and isn't always caught. The one team I kept is in a league that allows the exploit, but it's my favorite team. I plan hold them for two more seasons, and if the exploit isn't at least addressed I'll be leaving the game. (8 1/2 years was a pretty good run though.)

I wont pay for a game just because I used to love it, or might love it again in the future. I'll sub again if that one issue is fixed before I decide to leave.

As far as affiliates, It might help some. I've always tried to bring in my football loving friends anyway, but incentive is always a good thing.

I believe the majority of MFN players would agree Bill, and hopefully the position/weight/speed issue will not continue to require league rules, it will be automatically corrected by the Ai manager, as it does for salary cap and roster number of players. Been asking for that for a couple of years now, and would rather see that put in the game than a new User Interface that I dont like better than the existing one. That is one of two main issues that I have, the other being Play Selection and maximum times used in a game. That could be an option for the League Admin to use or not, same as injury rate setting and other league controls. As it stands now, in order to compete in a league that does not have a play selection/use rule (the Elite is the only one that does) you use half or less of the defenses, and 20 or less offense plays. The importance of the draft has been dramatically reduced as compared to the real life NFL draft effect. I can turn around a team mid-season by using the FA pool, you can look at the transactions on my Jag team in the NFL League to confirm, and there are several other in MFN who can do the same, with or without more than 4 cuts/adds. Play selection and use has become 90% of the game when it is limited to using only the best plays with the best averages. Roster Only is the other extreme, and watching a game with half or more Goaline plays used is not my idea of entertainment. Would be nice to be able to use a Long Pass play now and then without getting sacked for 10 or more yards each time, wouldnt it? Only way we can do that now is to also have defensive play calls mixed in that will give a long pass a chance. Overall, I like to see different personnel and formations in a game, also makes it more challenging to play and strategize, but thats my preference, not necessarily the majority. There is also the issue of less complicated and time consuming play, not wanting to spend an hour or more gameplanning for example. That is up to game development and change, where the coaches may have more importance than they do now, which I would also like to see. The only effect that I see from coach selection is the playbook, you can have a 50 rated position coach do just as weill as a 100 rater. There is no need to "poach" coaches or spend any time replacing one coach with another, you can use any coach other than the one you want for head coach and the playbook. Which coach is best? Look at the teams Head Coach who constantly win and are in the CC and LC games, there is a preference.

I would happily subscribe when the updates start aligning with the communities wishes. At current JDB is dead set in the interface parity which to me, reads as he set this down for a long time and is now rushing to catch up just to keep MFN online. That’s called neglect. I’m not paying someone who is negligent and last minute. That doesn’t scream ambition to me.

Substantial gains to the game, will mean sustainable gains to the pocket book. The product is tied directly to the income etc.

I respect people pay and for your own reasons. This is not worth a tangible cheeseburger a month to me. Mere presence of free to play people is the basis of this community and what allows JDB to continue testing, and other owners to continue playing in most full leagues (out what remains of them).

Let the free to play all drop this game at once, you will have ~20 people remaining.

I just want the 2.99 sub to include changing player names. If that happens, i'll pay.
No ads is not a benefit, it's just not.
Catchy MacChachi-Hanz all. day. long.

For those of you who venture out into the night every now and then, or frequently ....

have you ever said "Let me buy you a beer or drink?"

Thats what it costs or less to help support this game, once a month, crack me later, SMH

Or pay nothing and play for free.

Because without you being here for free, this entire game essentially has zero community.