Format: Scoring Matrix
Much like your weekly starting roster formatting, your scoring matrix is largely up to you and there are many paths to success.
When designing your scoring system, you must still take into consideration a few variables before you roll it out. Note that unlike redraft leagues, changes in the scoring system is not something that you want to get into the habit of doing in the off-season!
While it is all too easy to tweak a scoring parameter to 'bump' or reduce position balance, doing so will also have the same effects on the related players within the position. The result of that should be obvious; your coaches have drafted their teams with the existing scoring system in mind, changing the value of players after the draft will not be received well by many coaches in your league and you could have a mutiny on your dynasty ship.
Your ultimate goal in designing an initial scoring system involves finding a good balance between the tiers of each position. Every system will have its own unique idiosyncrasies that ultimately favor one position over another. For example, in most systems, a top tier QB will outperform every other position in fantasy points per game (fppg) but due to the number of starting RB's allowed in most systems, quality RB's remain a favored target. But within each position, you will normally find four tiers of player:
1st Tier - Elite players (studs) that must be started every week
2nd Tier - Quality starters that can be counted on to produce in most situations
3rd Tier - Hope and prayer starters based solely on match-up during bye/injury weeks
4th Tier - Scrubs or developmental players that cannot be started reliably
Ideally, you want to have all four tiers represented in your scoring system. Furthermore, realize that the positions do not need to produce similar fppg, some natural disparity is desirable. Having all tiers reflected within each position is absolutely necessary towards establishing proper value.
Ultimately, a proper scoring matrix will ensure that there does exist a have and have-not player ranking and that strong and weak teams will be the result. Beyond this, an effective matrix affixes proper value to players for the purposes of trading; if not enough disparity exists, the catalyst for trading will not exist.
During the maiden voyage (initial year) of your new dynasty league, make it known that your chosen scoring system will be reviewed at the end of the year and take input along the way so that when the season comes to a close, everyone can agree (or at least be aware of) the scoring changes that need to take place. Through this method, you informally create a scoring commission and the decision is made by the group as opposed to the one.