Taking on the 1993 Rockies, YouTube Video Series

Trav876 · 05-12-2023, 09:18 AM

I wanted to move this thread from the OOTP 23 forum (here- https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=340312 ... with the final post here- https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...18#post5008718 )

Started as the 1993 Rockies and am all the way into 2008 at this point. Settings are- Import Historical Rookies to Original Teams (so that you have variance via free agency & trades, but many good players come up w/ the organizations they were with in IRL)...hard trade mode...otherwise all settings on as realistic as possible (scouting accuracy depends on your scout...financials kept the same...etc.).

It has been quite the journey and generally I do at least 3 videos per season. Check it out if you like seeing some old 90's into 2000's names...not just Rockies players but around the league (with many surprises as well of course, due to the development engine). After our first World Series win in 2006, I had decided to turn duties over to my actual manager (rather than entering the games and simming like I had done...every game from '93-'06).

So now, it moves along a bit quicker per season, and my manager makes the decisions. I am the actual GM, rather than basically taking the role of both GM & Manager by entering the games.

What I love about the Rockies is lots of challenges. We started as a small market team...pitching has, is, and will always be, extremely tough. And you really have to be careful giving high $ contracts to certain players because you don't know how they'll pan out if they're a) pitchers...or b) if they're just "Coors Field products" as hitters.

Below is the start of the new thread here on the OOTP 24 forum.

Trav876 · 05-12-2023, 09:19 AM

Colorado eyeing some big names on the trade block, see if they can get any to help bolster them to the top as they make their run toward a World Championship.

https://youtube.com/live/VBBZa1V3icM

Brad K · 05-12-2023, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trav876

I wanted to move this thread from the OOTP 23 forum

Ask a mod to move the old thread here.

Trav876 · 05-14-2023, 09:09 PM

See if the Red Hot Rockies can make the World Series... and if the Mariners in the current AL lead will make the World Series after their incredible playoff run from '94-'03 (branching off of our alternate universe that started in '93).

https://youtube.com/live/sspAu-3YHI0

Trav876 · 05-21-2023, 08:04 PM

After a historically good season by Colorado, reaching 108 wins during the regular season, but not making the World Series, see what moves Colorado and other teams are making this offseason!

https://youtube.com/live/LT9tC54KZxAoffseason

Trav876 · 05-23-2023, 09:34 PM

Entering the 2009 season already, stemming from this universe that started with 1993 rosters. See which players are where ... and the powerhouse that the Rockies have built.

https://youtube.com/live/JzIn-uWCzok

05-12-2023, 09:18 AM	#1
Trav876 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 247	Taking on the 1993 Rockies, YouTube Video Series I wanted to move this thread from the OOTP 23 forum (here- https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=340312 ... with the final post here- https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...18#post5008718 ) Started as the 1993 Rockies and am all the way into 2008 at this point. Settings are- Import Historical Rookies to Original Teams (so that you have variance via free agency & trades, but many good players come up w/ the organizations they were with in IRL)...hard trade mode...otherwise all settings on as realistic as possible (scouting accuracy depends on your scout...financials kept the same...etc.). It has been quite the journey and generally I do at least 3 videos per season. Check it out if you like seeing some old 90's into 2000's names...not just Rockies players but around the league (with many surprises as well of course, due to the development engine). After our first World Series win in 2006, I had decided to turn duties over to my actual manager (rather than entering the games and simming like I had done...every game from '93-'06). So now, it moves along a bit quicker per season, and my manager makes the decisions. I am the actual GM, rather than basically taking the role of both GM & Manager by entering the games. What I love about the Rockies is lots of challenges. We started as a small market team...pitching has, is, and will always be, extremely tough. And you really have to be careful giving high $ contracts to certain players because you don't know how they'll pan out if they're a) pitchers...or b) if they're just "Coors Field products" as hitters. Below is the start of the new thread here on the OOTP 24 forum. Last edited by Trav876; 05-12-2023 at 09:20 AM.

05-12-2023, 09:19 AM	#2
Trav876 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 247	MLB Replay #3 of 2008- TRADE DEADLINE (Vid #54 Overall Stemming from '93 Alt Universe) Colorado eyeing some big names on the trade block, see if they can get any to help bolster them to the top as they make their run toward a World Championship. https://youtube.com/live/VBBZa1V3icM

05-14-2023, 09:09 PM	#4
Trav876 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 247	End of 2008 Season- MLB Replay #4 of '08 (#55 Overall Stemming from '93 Alt Universe) See if the Red Hot Rockies can make the World Series... and if the Mariners in the current AL lead will make the World Series after their incredible playoff run from '94-'03 (branching off of our alternate universe that started in '93). https://youtube.com/live/sspAu-3YHI0

05-21-2023, 08:04 PM	#5
Trav876 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 247	MLB Replay- Offseason 08/09 (#56 Overall Stemming from '93 Alt Universe) After a historically good season by Colorado, reaching 108 wins during the regular season, but not making the World Series, see what moves Colorado and other teams are making this offseason! https://youtube.com/live/LT9tC54KZxAoffseason

05-23-2023, 09:34 PM	#6
Trav876 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 247	2009 MLB Replay #1- Start of Season (#57 Overall Stemming from '93 Alternate Universe) Entering the 2009 season already, stemming from this universe that started with 1993 rosters. See which players are where ... and the powerhouse that the Rockies have built. https://youtube.com/live/JzIn-uWCzok