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Originally Posted by Kushiel
I will try this explanation.
Twitch is used by OOTP as a source of information for players. It brings both interest and understanding to the game. Twitch streams are not only endorsed by OOTP but actually hosted by OOTP in many cases. Perhaps you should look at it like OOTP does and not see Twitch as an outside source. Businesses work together to improve both their bottom lines. Being involved with and accepted by OOTP makes Twitch not an outside source but a tool accepted by OOTP for players to have in their toolbox.
I am sorry but I am beginning to think that you are here trying to play devil's advocate because you truly want everyone to be bound by your own self-imposed limits. You keep saying that you like it as is, but you keep trying to nitpick a particular rule. The bottom line is that Twitch drops are OK because OOTP says they are.
Have a good time and enjoy the game.
Edit: If you have OOPT25 and play PT, next week you will see why us little people need drops and appreciate the opportunity to get them.  |
Thank you!
I've only said that I don't think any of it is breaking the rules several times because I truly don't and want to make that clear. I'm sorry if it has been interpreted any other way. I have put $$$ into games before, I have gotten codes for games before, and I have played games where people tanked all the time without anyone getting upset about. It is a natural way people develop when they are not strong enough for the next level. But in OOTP people who do this are the devil. I have done all three of them before with games outside of OOTP. And had no issue with any of them, just like I have no issue with any of them in OOTP. All three of them very much manipulate the gameplay in favor of whoever used them, but none of it was frowned upon in the games. That is why I am so intrigued that there is written rules that show that tanking and twitch drops are breaking the rules. But people get up in arms about the tanking but not the Twitch...
This post has become more about getting an understanding of peoples mindsets on why they think one rule break is wrong and another isn't. Not about me wanting to change anything about it, because I don't It is a great game!
First I will try to quickly present thought of your post, then have deeper reason of my posts, and explain why I truly don't care how people play. I agree people should enjoy the game how they want to.
I gathered a while ago that Twitch and OOTP are partners. They make each other $$$$$$$ so they are friends with one another. If the rule didn't state outside source or standard gameplay, I wouldn't have thought anything of it. Twitch packs are not standard game play. Standard game play is tournaments, actual leagues, card shop, etc. (I've written rules for real life tournaments and leagues before, that is why these rules intrigued me, I'm the guy that people come to to clarify the rules, because nobody else read the rules). OOTP is kind of like a movie theatre.... Twitch is like kind of the candy store next door. that the movie theatre is partnered with. Don't bring in food from outside unless it is form the candy store next door. At one point both places realized they could help each other make $$$$$$$, and naturally most thing in life/games are about making $$$$$$$$$. That candy store is still and outside source though, OOTP simply hasn't said that the all stores except for Twitch.
Now is where I explain my thoughts of why I've discussed this. The main focus wasn't the rule itself, it is simply why people disregard the rule and it is encouraged. I don't care about that rule or even twitch itself. More power to the people who want to do it, I hope it helps them succeed, it seems like great avenue to assist people. Why do people get so upset and storm the fences if someone not strong enough to compete in stone league tanks to get back down to Rookie? It is literally a legit way for people to develop new skills (in real life). Mike Trout isn't ready for the bigs yet, send him back down to the Minors. If OOTP says Twitch is ok, than they should add it to the rules. When I develop guidelines/handbooks/etc. I go over them and have others go over them several times to make sure all rules are clear and covered. Each year I'd make sure to read it again to potentially make any adjustments. So that there would be no questioning the rules. Sadly the phrase "because I said so doesn't work"
Perfect team is a great game and I want no rule changes to it. I don't even care if they reword it to include twitch, I'm simply intrigued how nobody see's what I see. This whole thing became more about an understanding of peoples mindsets
As far as manipulating the game I think Tanking, Pay to Play and Twitch do it and to a degree are harmful to the standard game play But harmful in the sense that at a lose weight camp someone sneaks in a donuts, and someone else sneaks in twinkies. Both are in the laws of things to not have, but people are eating the donuts while angry at the people who brought the twinkies. I like twinkies and donuts, but if I was at that camp, I wouldn't touch either, or have a problem with people touching either. People have the same right to be at the camp as I do, but would be greatly intrigued in why people were so upset about the twinkies, when they had no problem with the donuts.
I truly want nothing to change with Perfect Team. I think it is a great game with a great community.
I hope this post made it more clear my intention of the posts.
Everyone play the game and enjoy it how they want