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Anonymous Ghost · 08-08-2002, 09:05 PM

can anyone assure me that they've seen the AI do one of the two consistantly in the game...

(1) Huge opportunity to make the playoffs after not being in for quite a while (so its a team that has struggled in the past) and trades away prospects to add that missing all-star piece

(2) Realizes their payroll is way too high and needs to rebuild. Trades away All-Stars for prospects.

I know this is part of the game, but I just dont see it enough. It just doesnt seem to me that the AI is aggressive enough.

I'd agree that the AI is more risk averse than a real GM is. Rather than pursue a strategy that might serve to dramatically enhance their chances at improving for either the short-term or long-term, the AI seems content to play for a regular .500 season where it doesn't lose money. Humans have a more sophisticated understanding of the game, risk/benefit assessment, etc. and as such we can develop and execute a more effective strategy.

Something that I've been considering doing in my solo league is temporarily taking control of a few teams at deadline time: any team under .400 or within five games of their division leader. The one restriction is that the deal can't involve my team (the Giants) or dismantle a division contender.

Thanks for the kudos, Malleus.

08-08-2002, 09:05 PM	#15
Anonymous Ghost All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 751	can anyone assure me that they've seen the AI do one of the two consistantly in the game... (1) Huge opportunity to make the playoffs after not being in for quite a while (so its a team that has struggled in the past) and trades away prospects to add that missing all-star piece (2) Realizes their payroll is way too high and needs to rebuild. Trades away All-Stars for prospects. I know this is part of the game, but I just dont see it enough. It just doesnt seem to me that the AI is aggressive enough. I'd agree that the AI is more risk averse than a real GM is. Rather than pursue a strategy that might serve to dramatically enhance their chances at improving for either the short-term or long-term, the AI seems content to play for a regular .500 season where it doesn't lose money. Humans have a more sophisticated understanding of the game, risk/benefit assessment, etc. and as such we can develop and execute a more effective strategy. Something that I've been considering doing in my solo league is temporarily taking control of a few teams at deadline time: any team under .400 or within five games of their division leader. The one restriction is that the deal can't involve my team (the Giants) or dismantle a division contender. Thanks for the kudos, Malleus.