Do you set Ballpark Factors to Favor your Team?

bababui · 06-08-2009, 11:13 PM

I set my ballpark factors to favor my first roster when I start a universe. Im wondering if others do this? Or do some of you think its cheating? My new team kind of resembles the Orioles of the 70's with very good pitching and power. I use the assign random factors button till I get something I like. What are your thoughts?

canadiancreed · 06-08-2009, 11:21 PM

They did it in real life for quite a while so why not?

Sweed · 06-08-2009, 11:26 PM

Well since you didn't have a "I don't but you can play your game the way you want" I went with cheating.

Temper that with I really don't care and you can play anyway you want to, but you did ask. Also I only play with real teams and parks. If you mean it's a fictional world and you are manicuring your park to your team as if it was always that way then I can see your point. However to be fair to the league you should be doing it for all teams, IMHO.

bababui · 06-08-2009, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by canadiancreed

They did it in real life for quite a while so why not?

That was my thinking too.

Russ · 06-08-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by canadiancreed

They did it in real life for quite a while so why not?

Does that mean no jacuzzi?

Kelric · 06-09-2009, 12:06 AM

I build my team around my park.

goldenglove_21 · 06-09-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelric

I build my team around my park.

This.

bababui · 06-09-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Kelric

I build my team around my park.

I let the AI do the initial draft for my team after the first pick so I dont have this option. However, after the initial draft and setup, I do this too.

Rand · 06-09-2009, 12:58 AM

I set neutral park factors for all teams.
So no, everyone is on an even footing.

PhillieFever · 06-09-2009, 01:26 AM

I also turn ballpark factors off,I just find them to be way way too potent for my liking.

Killing Time · 06-09-2009, 02:44 AM

For the fullest simulation experience you really should build your team to suit your park like real teams do and not vice versa.

It's not cheating, though, because your only opponent is the AI.

CBL-Commish · 06-09-2009, 08:48 AM

I do like Bill Veeck did when he owned the minor league team in Milwaukee. He put a 40' screen up in right field, on wheels. When Milwaukee was at bat the screen was rolled into foul territory. When the visitors were up, it was back in play.

I always thought the dagblasted American Association commissioner overstepped his bounds when he declared that illegal after one game.

KGrob · 06-09-2009, 09:01 AM

I've never changed my stadium. I don't think it's cheating or anything, but I just leave stuff like that as it is.

AndrewG · 06-09-2009, 09:14 AM

I picked 'consider it cheating'.

I never have touched these settings, I figure play with what I have.. I conisdier modifying this just like pumping up a players ratings.. not fair.

View Poll Results: Do you set Ballpark Factors to Favor your Team?
I do it too	1	3.85%
I think its cheating	16	61.54%
I do it for all teams in my universe	1	3.85%
Id like to install a jacuzzi in my dugout	6	23.08%
A Bud Selig led Monkey Rodeo	7	26.92%
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06-09-2009, 01:26 AM	#10
PhillieFever Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elk Twp. NJ Posts: 6,763	I also turn ballpark factors off,I just find them to be way way too potent for my liking. __________________ We're All Wednesday Aren't We? WAWAW

06-09-2009, 08:48 AM	#12
CBL-Commish All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,999	I do like Bill Veeck did when he owned the minor league team in Milwaukee. He put a 40' screen up in right field, on wheels. When Milwaukee was at bat the screen was rolled into foul territory. When the visitors were up, it was back in play. I always thought the dagblasted American Association commissioner overstepped his bounds when he declared that illegal after one game. __________________ For the best in O's news: Orioles' Hangout.com

06-08-2009, 11:21 PM	#2
canadiancreed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11,660	They did it in real life for quite a while so why not?

06-08-2009, 11:26 PM	#3
Sweed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,698	Well since you didn't have a "I don't but you can play your game the way you want" I went with cheating. Temper that with I really don't care and you can play anyway you want to, but you did ask. Also I only play with real teams and parks. If you mean it's a fictional world and you are manicuring your park to your team as if it was always that way then I can see your point. However to be fair to the league you should be doing it for all teams, IMHO.

06-09-2009, 12:06 AM	#6
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,992	I build my team around my park.

06-09-2009, 12:58 AM	#9
Rand Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 124	I set neutral park factors for all teams. So no, everyone is on an even footing.

06-09-2009, 09:01 AM	#13
KGrob Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 155	I've never changed my stadium. I don't think it's cheating or anything, but I just leave stuff like that as it is.

06-09-2009, 09:14 AM	#14
AndrewG Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pointe Claire, PQ, CANADA Posts: 317	I picked 'consider it cheating'. I never have touched these settings, I figure play with what I have.. I conisdier modifying this just like pumping up a players ratings.. not fair.