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Methodology // 2026.08.1

The calculator shows its work.

No generated explanation and no mystery multiplier. These are the exact deterministic rules behind every current result.

01 // Base values

One shared market scale.

Every player and rookie pick enters the calculator on Tradyr’s 0–1000 composite market scale. The selected format—dynasty or redraft, 1QB or Superflex, and TE premium—determines which market set is loaded.

The raw total is the simple sum of every asset on a side. It is shown for reference, but it is not the default verdict when roster cost is enabled.

RAW SIDE VALUE = Σ ASSET MARKET SCORE
02 // Roster cost

A dollar beats loose change.

Assets are sorted from highest to lowest value. The best asset keeps 100% of its score. Additional pieces receive the weights below. Turn roster cost off to use a pure additive total.

PieceWeightReason
Best asset100%Sets the package anchor
2nd90%Small roster cost
3rd84%Replacement friction
4th79%Bench / cut pressure
5th75%Deep-package discount
6th+72% → 68%Diminishing practical utility
03 // Verdict bands

A range, not fake precision.

0–4%

Fair trade

4–10%

Leans one side

10–18%

Clear edge

18%+

Strong edge

Known limits

What the model does not pretend to know.

The verdict does not yet model your exact scoring, starting lineup, standings, player exposure, injury tolerance, or another manager’s incentives. It is a transparent market baseline. League-aware Sleeper analysis is the next major product layer, and it will be labeled separately from the generic market calculation.