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tetonj · 04-16-2007, 07:05 PM

As a middle schooler in the 80s, I fell in love with a baseball sim called "Radio Baseball," and have found no baseball game that I liked as much (age and nostalgia may play a part, admittedly). It made me a stat junkie, even if I suck at math, and a minor baseball history buff. It also made me dislike most console games, where stats played a minor role and strategy was an afterthought. Out Of The Park, which I only recently stumbled upon after seeing a post on Apple's website, seems to have potential as a suitable replacement. My question: What is the best way to jump right into the game and enjoy it while learning the intricacies of how to play? I understand baseball deeply, so it's not a matter of learning the stats, scheduling, etc, just a matter of learning this particular game. Personally, I'm inclined to start as an unemployed manager in a fictional league who gets hired with a minor league team so I can learn the mechanics of player management before having to tackle the financial issues of a GM. But maybe that's not the best way, and if so, tell me why. Mainly, I'm just looking for ideas from veterans that can help me and others like me really start enjoying the game as quickly as possible without getting overwhelmed. On a side note, I did skim the 500+ page manual, so I have a basic understanding of the interface and game mechanics.

04-16-2007, 07:05 PM	#1
tetonj Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 6	Noob Starting Game: Where? As a middle schooler in the 80s, I fell in love with a baseball sim called "Radio Baseball," and have found no baseball game that I liked as much (age and nostalgia may play a part, admittedly). It made me a stat junkie, even if I suck at math, and a minor baseball history buff. It also made me dislike most console games, where stats played a minor role and strategy was an afterthought. Out Of The Park, which I only recently stumbled upon after seeing a post on Apple's website, seems to have potential as a suitable replacement. My question: What is the best way to jump right into the game and enjoy it while learning the intricacies of how to play? I understand baseball deeply, so it's not a matter of learning the stats, scheduling, etc, just a matter of learning this particular game. Personally, I'm inclined to start as an unemployed manager in a fictional league who gets hired with a minor league team so I can learn the mechanics of player management before having to tackle the financial issues of a GM. But maybe that's not the best way, and if so, tell me why. Mainly, I'm just looking for ideas from veterans that can help me and others like me really start enjoying the game as quickly as possible without getting overwhelmed. On a side note, I did skim the 500+ page manual, so I have a basic understanding of the interface and game mechanics.