Frequently Asked Questions & Commissioner Guide
Everything you need to know about deterministic mathematical fairness, Sleeper & ESPN imports, weighted draft lotteries, and live draft party reveals.
⚡ QUICK COMMISSIONER SUMMARY
What is Fantasy Draft Race? A certified deterministic 16-bit retro arcade touchdown simulator built specifically for fantasy football leagues to decide draft orders without cheating or re-rolling.
- Is it cheat-proof? Yes. Every race link is permanent and guarantees that everyone opening the match sees the exact same frame-by-frame race.
- Platforms supported: Sleeper (1-second sync), ESPN (public/private), Yahoo, CBS, and NFL.com via bulk text paste.
- Draft formats: Standard Direct Order, Kentucky Derby Style (KDS) Slot Priority, and NBA Weighted Draft Lotteries.
🎲 Fairness & Physics Simulation
Is the simulation 100% fair and cheat-proof?
Yes! Every race runs with certified match fairness. When you generate a match link (e.g.
?seed=M7X9K2P), every single frame of physics, acceleration drift, stumble, and turbo surge is locked to that match. Anyone opening the link sees the exact identical race outcome.
Can the commissioner secretly re-roll until they win?
No, because the commissioner can share the match link in the group chat before the race begins or schedule a live synchronized reveal. Since the race seed is in the URL, every manager can independently verify and watch the race run live on their own screens.
How does the physics model work?
The physics engine uses a Brownian stochastic velocity model combined with dynamic rubber-banding tension. Runners have baseline speeds, drift accelerations, stumble recovery windows, and turbo boosts. In standard mode, every single runner has a mathematically equal chance to cross the goal line first, while lead-swapping drama remains high.
⚡ Sleeper & ESPN League Importers
How do I import my Sleeper league?
Click ⚙️ League Setup → find the Sleeper League Importer → paste your Sleeper League ID (the 18-digit number in your league URL, e.g.
1125026938927079424) → click ⚡ Import Sleeper League. All team names, user avatars, and jersey colors are loaded in under 1 second.
How do I import my ESPN Fantasy League (Public or Private)?
Click ⚙️ League Setup → expand the ESPN Importer:
- Public ESPN Leagues: Enter your ESPN League ID (found in your ESPN URL) & season year, then click Fetch Public ESPN League.
- Private ESPN Leagues (No Login Needed): Simply select and copy your ESPN standings table directly from your browser, paste it into the ESPN Standings Paste Box, and click Parse & Load Teams. You can also provide your
SWIDandespn_s2cookies for direct API sync.
What if I use Yahoo, NFL.com, or CBS Sports?
Use the Bulk Paste Box in League Setup! Paste your manager names (one per line), click Import Bulk List, and the system automatically assigns unique retro color palettes, jersey numbers, and skin tones to each team.
🎱 Weighted Draft Lotteries & Live Reveals
How do I use Weighted Lottery Mode for Dynasty rookie drafts?
In ⚙️ League Setup, check the 🎱 Enable Weighted Draft Lottery box. You can manually enter custom lottery balls for each team, or click NBA Lottery Weights or Linear Inverse Standings to auto-fill mathematically balanced draft lottery odds.
How do I host a remote draft reveal over Zoom or Discord?
Generate a share link with a scheduled reveal time or stream your browser tab. Click ⛶ Fullscreen in the header for a clean, broadcast-quality display, and turn sound on to hear the referee whistle, stadium crowd ambience, and touchdown fanfare over your stream audio.
What is the difference between Direct Order and Draft Slot Selection?
In Direct Draft Order, 1st place in the race gets Pick 1.01 in your draft. In Draft Slot Selection Priority (Kentucky Derby Style / KDS), the 1st place winner gets to choose their preferred draft slot first (e.g. selecting pick #1, or choosing pick #6 or #12 for anchor-RB strategy).