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RobertB · 04-17-2002, 11:52 AM

I definetely think there needs to be more of a Ballpark Influence on team finances (are you telling me Jacob's Field didn't help make those Indian teams of the 90's, and that the Phillies aren't being hurt by the Vet?)
My thoughts were that maybe the ballpark should have a rating based on various factors (cleanliness, stadium age, sight lines, family friendly, historical significance, special concessions - like a Hard Rock in the outfield stands, etc). The rating would cause too things, a Concessions Revenue line in the Team Finances and a Ballpark Influence line (where the Team Market and Fan Loyalty are). The Ballpark Influence would influence the Fan Interest that would help with Attendance (just like Wrigley Field did with all those horrible Cubs teams, and has happened with all newer stadiums since Camden Yards opened).
The ballpark rating would/might decline slowly over time until it might become important to build a new one. But there would be an option (manual flag?) that if the stadium is "historical" then that decline stops or even goes up.

Thank you for your time,
Robert

04-17-2002, 11:52 AM	#8
RobertB Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 17	I definetely think there needs to be more of a Ballpark Influence on team finances (are you telling me Jacob's Field didn't help make those Indian teams of the 90's, and that the Phillies aren't being hurt by the Vet?) My thoughts were that maybe the ballpark should have a rating based on various factors (cleanliness, stadium age, sight lines, family friendly, historical significance, special concessions - like a Hard Rock in the outfield stands, etc). The rating would cause too things, a Concessions Revenue line in the Team Finances and a Ballpark Influence line (where the Team Market and Fan Loyalty are). The Ballpark Influence would influence the Fan Interest that would help with Attendance (just like Wrigley Field did with all those horrible Cubs teams, and has happened with all newer stadiums since Camden Yards opened). The ballpark rating would/might decline slowly over time until it might become important to build a new one. But there would be an option (manual flag?) that if the stadium is "historical" then that decline stops or even goes up. Thank you for your time, Robert __________________ The secret to success is knowing who to blame for your failures.