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giantsfan777 · 06-02-2015, 05:30 PM

Those options would be amazing! I'm very hopeful that future versions of OOTP will allow for more options in terms of player development. The current state of affairs makes it very difficult (when playing as GM only) to have an aging outfielder learn to play 1st so that he can stay in the lineup; something that is common IRL. We also don't see quite enough fluidity between the bullpen and the starting rotation and almost zero movement in both realms for computer controlled managers and GMs. If a player doesn't have at least some experience at a position before being drafted or discovered, the computer doesn't seem to risk them learning a new one, even if it's a relatively easy position.

But again, I dream of a day where I (as GM) and my manager have to convince a prima donna like Barry Bonds to move from LF to 1B (like the Giants needed him to do after 2003) for the good of the team. Or a guy like John Smoltz can move between the bullpen and starting rotation. That would take an already fun game and make it crazy-go-nuts good.

On the note of not quite understanding the ins and outs of OOTP. I can't remember where but at some point I was led to believe that pitchers may pick up new pitches and get better at them over time. Is that true or am I making that up? It would be great to see a so-so starter learn a devastating knuckle ball and become a superstar. Or see a decent bullpen guy learn a third pitch and become a starter or a swingman.

Anyways, just spitballing here. Thanks for the response Matt. Love the game!

06-02-2015, 05:30 PM	#4
giantsfan777 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 48	Those options would be amazing! I'm very hopeful that future versions of OOTP will allow for more options in terms of player development. The current state of affairs makes it very difficult (when playing as GM only) to have an aging outfielder learn to play 1st so that he can stay in the lineup; something that is common IRL. We also don't see quite enough fluidity between the bullpen and the starting rotation and almost zero movement in both realms for computer controlled managers and GMs. If a player doesn't have at least some experience at a position before being drafted or discovered, the computer doesn't seem to risk them learning a new one, even if it's a relatively easy position. But again, I dream of a day where I (as GM) and my manager have to convince a prima donna like Barry Bonds to move from LF to 1B (like the Giants needed him to do after 2003) for the good of the team. Or a guy like John Smoltz can move between the bullpen and starting rotation. That would take an already fun game and make it crazy-go-nuts good. On the note of not quite understanding the ins and outs of OOTP. I can't remember where but at some point I was led to believe that pitchers may pick up new pitches and get better at them over time. Is that true or am I making that up? It would be great to see a so-so starter learn a devastating knuckle ball and become a superstar. Or see a decent bullpen guy learn a third pitch and become a starter or a swingman. Anyways, just spitballing here. Thanks for the response Matt. Love the game! Last edited by giantsfan777; 06-02-2015 at 05:32 PM.