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Originally Posted by Wolfbane
No, I was not trying to replicate neo-African colonialism in the form of slavery. I was thinking more along the lines of the African players in weaker leagues trying to break into the stronger European leagues much like Dutch players trying to make it to the MLB. I'm taking the league in a post-colonial context along the lines of the French, La Francophonie, or the English, Dominion of nations, which are modern day forms of communication between the empires of the past. I'm sorry if my idea came of in the wrong context but was just attempting to create some justifiable back ground for the league. Right now, I have it setup as 2 3 division league with French, British, and Dutch 4-team divisions. The minor leagues are based on a a country per country basis affiliated with the appropriate nation.
Forgive me if I come off with the wrong intent, I acknowledge this is possibly not the most politically correct attempt at a Euro-African league but my intents are benign and I have nothing to hide. The last thing I would think about when playing a baseball game is horrors such as that in Leopold's Belgian Congo, I am sorry if anyone was offended.
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Thanks for explaining Wolfbane it's cool!
I am not one for political correctness or nor am I the overly sensitive type (see an earlier post regarding pre-segregated baseball
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...=145838&page=3 ) but first glance at your initial post gave me that impression.
Now that you explained in further detail it's all good! I am a historical simmer myself and play out MLB history prior to integration of the league. I particularly do not like the fact that a lot of good players were not allowed to play because of the color of their skin but that's history which can't be changed.. We can however, learn from it and try not to repeat it again. In playing out my historical league I also play created historical Negro league and Cuban league. Creates a good debate as to which league is better, etc.
As the slogan goes "it's in your hands."
Thanks again Wolf for clearing that up!