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Cool Papa Bell · 07-12-2006, 11:27 AM

I'm fairly new to this, so please tell me if I'm wasting my time or if this was already brought up before, my apologies.

Since the Lahman database can't be imported prior to 1901, why can't all of the database dates be changed by 100 years and imported normally? This way, if you wanted to start in 1871, then you start a new game in 1971 and go forward. True, the historical years would be off, but if you could deal with that, it seems like it would work without having to do much in the way of modifications and work arounds.

07-12-2006, 11:27 AM	#1
Cool Papa Bell Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 434	Has anyone tried this with an 1871 start? I'm fairly new to this, so please tell me if I'm wasting my time or if this was already brought up before, my apologies. Since the Lahman database can't be imported prior to 1901, why can't all of the database dates be changed by 100 years and imported normally? This way, if you wanted to start in 1871, then you start a new game in 1971 and go forward. True, the historical years would be off, but if you could deal with that, it seems like it would work without having to do much in the way of modifications and work arounds. __________________ "About race, I'm going to say this. If you're green or purple or whatever color, you can play for me if I think you can help this ballclub.That's all I'm going to say about race." Leo Durocher, New York Giants manager, 1946