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Get rid of ss2 for sv4 or dpp, sv4 is probably more qualified, dpp has seen some new players though.
As for manager pricing. I think just stick with the current voting system, the formula based system would be the next best imo but never flat pricing.
Timer seems fine as it is, 7 minutes...