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Fyrestorm3 · 01-19-2013, 04:30 AM

So yeah, the basic idea is, I've been playing as GM-only in my current MLB game, but I was growing a little tired of it, finding myself desperately wanting to play out games. Thing is, I am determined not to abandon this game until I build the Rays to a World Series championship. Plus, I've gotten attached to the players, and I don't feel like confusing myself by starting another file just to manage a few games.

And then, at the end of the most current season, Joe Maddon surprised the hell out of me by retiring. And I saw an opportunity. I edited an existing manager to be my doppelganger (so that "Bryan Westmoreland" could function as both manager and GM), giving him below-average ratings in all categories. The article above sums up the in-game justification for the move. I plan on playing out all 162 games and posting the results here, along with my running commentary as "Westmoreland" (not actually my name, but it's the pseudonym I use for all my digital alter egos).

I will be using a random-event generator based off of the idea in THIS THREAD at various points throughout the season, to give myself some extra storylines and make this Dynasty Report more interesting. But first, I need to sum up the changes in my 2017 version of the MLB:

Before the 2015 season, the Baltimore Orioles moved south and became the Carolina Breakers. Details on this, as well as the interesting finish to 2016 can be found HERE.

In 2016, the Mets unveiled new, ultra-modern uniforms, which can be seen in THIS THREAD.

At the upcoming Winter Meetings this year, the Cleveland Indians are set to officially change their name to the Cleveland Spiders, and you can read about that HERE.

Finally, if you want to understand the backstory of my character not getting along with Maddon, THIS THREAD has the details.

(I find it cool that this Dynasty Report is kind of the culmination of a lot of my recent activity on the forums)

Anyway, just wanted to get this opening out of the way. Tomorrow, I'll start by introducing the players to give a bit more backstory.

01-19-2013, 04:30 AM	#2
Fyrestorm3 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tampa Bay, Massachusetts Posts: 2,928	So yeah, the basic idea is, I've been playing as GM-only in my current MLB game, but I was growing a little tired of it, finding myself desperately wanting to play out games. Thing is, I am determined not to abandon this game until I build the Rays to a World Series championship. Plus, I've gotten attached to the players, and I don't feel like confusing myself by starting another file just to manage a few games. And then, at the end of the most current season, Joe Maddon surprised the hell out of me by retiring. And I saw an opportunity. I edited an existing manager to be my doppelganger (so that "Bryan Westmoreland" could function as both manager and GM), giving him below-average ratings in all categories. The article above sums up the in-game justification for the move. I plan on playing out all 162 games and posting the results here, along with my running commentary as "Westmoreland" (not actually my name, but it's the pseudonym I use for all my digital alter egos). I will be using a random-event generator based off of the idea in THIS THREAD at various points throughout the season, to give myself some extra storylines and make this Dynasty Report more interesting. But first, I need to sum up the changes in my 2017 version of the MLB: Before the 2015 season, the Baltimore Orioles moved south and became the Carolina Breakers. Details on this, as well as the interesting finish to 2016 can be found HERE. In 2016, the Mets unveiled new, ultra-modern uniforms, which can be seen in THIS THREAD. At the upcoming Winter Meetings this year, the Cleveland Indians are set to officially change their name to the Cleveland Spiders, and you can read about that HERE. Finally, if you want to understand the backstory of my character not getting along with Maddon, THIS THREAD has the details. (I find it cool that this Dynasty Report is kind of the culmination of a lot of my recent activity on the forums) Anyway, just wanted to get this opening out of the way. Tomorrow, I'll start by introducing the players to give a bit more backstory.