Let's get a fictional league going!

spider_monkey_b · 07-04-2011, 02:15 PM

Hey all...I will start by saying I do not have a league to advertise. Rather, I have a call to arms for like-minded individuals willing to put together an excellent long-lasting fictional league where we can create our own histories and records.

I've been looking for such a league in OOTP 12, but there are about 3 leagues advertised in OOOL in total, all of them MLB leagues, and no fictional leagues posted here. I know the game just came out, but I find this weird!

I will be up front with saying that I do not necessarily want to be commish of this league. I am unable to offer time committments in terms of website creation/simming, so hopefully we can find somebody who can step up in those areas.

So, essentially here's what I'm looking for:
1) Someone with commish experience willing to help with this vision
2) Someone who can sim (possibly the same person as number 1)
3) A dedicated core group of people who want to immerse themselves in a fictional league where the players really come to life.

***Looking for modern day fictional only. Ratings 1-10, No scouts, no coaches. The rest is open for discussion.

Email spider_monkey_224@hotmail.com if you fit into any of those and hopefully we can get something going, or perhaps somebody already is planning something like this but it's not posted yet.

spider_monkey_b · 07-04-2011, 02:16 PM

I will add:

If you are someone ready to start an MLB league as a commish, perhaps I could persuade you to go fictional.

Shoot me an email or start up a convo this thread, and I can help you see how fictional is better on so many levels.

Tony M · 07-04-2011, 07:22 PM

I'm slowly working on a back-story to a league I want to get up and running as an online league but it'll take me a couple of weeks to get that up and completed (work in progress at UEBA Baseball )

It'll need 32 managers at the outset - and I would commish but not manage.

It's completely fictional.

spider_monkey_b · 07-04-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony M

I'm slowly working on a back-story to a league I want to get up and running as an online league but it'll take me a couple of weeks to get that up and completed (work in progress at UEBA Baseball )

It'll need 32 managers at the outset - and I would commish but not manage.

It's completely fictional.

A few weeks wait is worth it if it means everything is order for success!

I clicked the link but didn't see any info about the league on that page yet. Could you give a quick shakedown of how the league will be setup?

Specially:
Are ratings 1-10?
Coaches and Scouts off?
Season length?
Divisional setups?
Era to be played in?

This definately sounds like something I could be interested in.

Ghetto Anthony · 07-05-2011, 02:22 AM

I've been slowly compiling a league actually. I've already paid for the forums and set them up and everything, I'm just a little bit overwhelmed by the concept of having to deal with 29 other people by myself.

My overall goal is to make it a modern day MLB set (erased history) with completely fictional rosters. 1-20 ratings, star ratings, 1-10 other ratings. Coaches/Scouts off. Astros moved to AL West.

I guess most of all what I want is a co-commish to share the responsibility with me. It's tough though when I don't know anybody around here.

...what I'm saying is... ya know... if you're interested in helping out. Just uh... let me know

Matty86 · 07-05-2011, 02:37 AM

I would join a fictional league as long as I was in from the start... I'd have a hard time jumping in later on I think. It would be fun to be able to pick a city and team name....

If I were able to join the UEBA and name my team the Hamburg Helpers, I'd definitely join!

Tony M · 07-05-2011, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Matty86

I would join a fictional league as long as I was in from the start... I'd have a hard time jumping in later on I think. It would be fun to be able to pick a city and team name....

If I were able to join the UEBA and name my team the Hamburg Helpers, I'd definitely join!

I'm going to do some more on the setup today as well as put in place the OOTP settings that will be used.

Now, I'll have to wait to see if the GBL approve Hamburg as a possible place for a team!! (the fact the UEBA was formed there is a good sign!)

spider_monkey_b · 07-05-2011, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghetto Anthony

I've been slowly compiling a league actually. I've already paid for the forums and set them up and everything, I'm just a little bit overwhelmed by the concept of having to deal with 29 other people by myself.

My overall goal is to make it a modern day MLB set (erased history) with completely fictional rosters. 1-20 ratings, star ratings, 1-10 other ratings. Coaches/Scouts off. Astros moved to AL West.

I guess most of all what I want is a co-commish to share the responsibility with me. It's tough though when I don't know anybody around here.

...what I'm saying is... ya know... if you're interested in helping out. Just uh... let me know

Hey Anthony...thanks for the interest! I'm more interested in something entirely fictional, teams and logos included.

I'm going to wait and see what Tony has in store in terms of OOTP settings for the UEBA because there are some things that are likely a deal breaker for me and would ultimately decide where I invest my time.

Someone else pmed me as well who is doing something similar to you, real mlb with fictional players, but there were some things there not entirely to my preference along with some really strong positives as well though. All this means is it will be tough to decide.

If you want to share more about your concept, feel free to post here, or send me an email at the address in the original post.

Ghetto Anthony · 07-05-2011, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by spider_monkey_b

Hey Anthony...thanks for the interest! I'm more interested in something entirely fictional, teams and logos included.

I'm going to wait and see what Tony has in store in terms of OOTP settings for the UEBA because there are some things that are likely a deal breaker for me and would ultimately decide where I invest my time.

Someone else pmed me as well who is doing something similar to you, real mlb with fictional players, but there were some things there not entirely to my preference along with some really strong positives as well though. All this means is it will be tough to decide.

If you want to share more about your concept, feel free to post here, or send me an email at the address in the original post.

More or less just looking for someone to bounce ideas back and fourth with before I launch the league. Nothing is really set in-stone apart from it being a league that requires writing of team news (to help increase immersion) and the things I detailed in my previous post.

Completely fictional leagues are great, hell I've been in my fair share of them, but I think using MLB names/logos/settings as a base adds a consistency. If a GM leaves the league I don't want the replacement to be stuck with a team named the "Mexico City Rainbows", and offering free name changes to franchises if a manager leaves would be unrealistic and confusing for other managers. That's just how I see it. Good luck with your search for a league!

Tony M · 07-05-2011, 05:58 AM

I've put what I consider to be the settings that are the best (I am happy to consider stats only if such a thing is popular)

About UEBA - UEBA Baseball

I'm just working on the Roster rules at the moment for the leagues, and the German and Spanish options.

CUBEicle · 07-05-2011, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony M

I've put what I consider to be the settings that are the best (I am happy to consider stats only if such a thing is popular)

About UEBA - UEBA Baseball

I'm just working on the Roster rules at the moment for the leagues, and the German and Spanish options.

Sounds very interesting! I'd be interested in getting in on the ground level. I'm very interested in crafting league and player history. Let me know if I can help!

Tony M · 07-05-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CUBEicle

Sounds very interesting! I'd be interested in getting in on the ground level. I'm very interested in crafting league and player history. Let me know if I can help!

At some point tonight I'm going to do some Sims from 1990 - 2010 to sort out finances and how they then pan out.

Must also remember to create Great Britain as a nation because regions aren't used yet :-(

Thanks for the offer. I'll let you know a bit further on down the line

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spider_monkey_b · 07-05-2011, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tony M

At some point tonight I'm going to do some Sims from 1990 - 2010 to sort out finances and how they then pan out.

Must also remember to create Great Britain as a nation because regions aren't used yet :-(

Thanks for the offer. I'll let you know a bit further on down the line

Sent from my X10 TripNMiUI-IRIS using Tapatalk

I absolutely love the concept of champions for each of the 4 countries, and then an ultimate European champion. Bravo sir.

I thought I'd ask this here, as I'm sure others are interested to know as well. Why such a variance in roster rules between countries?

Also, see my pm for other feedback

Tony M · 07-05-2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spider_monkey_b

I thought I'd ask this here, as I'm sure others are interested to know as well. Why such a variance in roster rules between countries?

Thanks for PM. Will have a read in a bit.

My thinking behind differing roster limits in the different leagues is that having some differentiation could suit different type of managers.

Managers in the French league will have a smaller number of players to spend payroll on so could potentially offer more for the sought after FAs (within nationality caps) but have to balance that against the fact that they have to be controlled with their rosters and minor leagues and that injuries/call-ups will affect them more, whereas a team with a higher roster level will have more players to pay within a cap so can't offer as much but have that improved flexibility to cope with the unknown.

Those limits may get retuned after some test sims to make sure that nothing gets too out of kilter.

mtopham · 07-05-2011, 04:59 PM

Sounds like a fun concept! I could be interested in joining in and taking on Liverpool! Beetles would be too obvious a name, so we could borrow from the EPL and go Reds...

MeyerTJ · 07-05-2011, 07:50 PM

The whole regional champion idea sounds very interesting to me as well. Different rules, different countries... I certainly agree that this would appeal to a wide range of managerial preferences.

If this idea come to fruition, count me in. I would be glad to build a franchise from the ground up.

maxxavier · 07-06-2011, 12:22 AM

I have been working on a fictional league as well... I am also willing to work with others. I like to commish and not manage a team... I think that's cheating.

Matty86 · 07-06-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by maxxavier

I have been working on a fictional league as well... I am also willing to work with others. I like to commish and not manage a team... I think that's cheating.

Any details?

warneke · 07-06-2011, 12:38 PM

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MikeCalv · 07-06-2011, 03:02 PM

to get into a fictional league

07-04-2011, 02:15 PM	#1
spider_monkey_b Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 282	Let's get a fictional league going! Hey all...I will start by saying I do not have a league to advertise. Rather, I have a call to arms for like-minded individuals willing to put together an excellent long-lasting fictional league where we can create our own histories and records. I've been looking for such a league in OOTP 12, but there are about 3 leagues advertised in OOOL in total, all of them MLB leagues, and no fictional leagues posted here. I know the game just came out, but I find this weird! I will be up front with saying that I do not necessarily want to be commish of this league. I am unable to offer time committments in terms of website creation/simming, so hopefully we can find somebody who can step up in those areas. So, essentially here's what I'm looking for: 1) Someone with commish experience willing to help with this vision 2) Someone who can sim (possibly the same person as number 1) 3) A dedicated core group of people who want to immerse themselves in a fictional league where the players really come to life. ***Looking for modern day fictional only. Ratings 1-10, No scouts, no coaches. The rest is open for discussion. Email spider_monkey_224@hotmail.com if you fit into any of those and hopefully we can get something going, or perhaps somebody already is planning something like this but it's not posted yet.

07-04-2011, 07:22 PM	#3
Tony M Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Here Posts: 6,156	I'm slowly working on a back-story to a league I want to get up and running as an online league but it'll take me a couple of weeks to get that up and completed (work in progress at UEBA Baseball ) It'll need 32 managers at the outset - and I would commish but not manage. It's completely fictional. __________________ This signature is intentionally blank

07-05-2011, 02:22 AM	#5
Ghetto Anthony Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 113	I've been slowly compiling a league actually. I've already paid for the forums and set them up and everything, I'm just a little bit overwhelmed by the concept of having to deal with 29 other people by myself. My overall goal is to make it a modern day MLB set (erased history) with completely fictional rosters. 1-20 ratings, star ratings, 1-10 other ratings. Coaches/Scouts off. Astros moved to AL West. I guess most of all what I want is a co-commish to share the responsibility with me. It's tough though when I don't know anybody around here. ...what I'm saying is... ya know... if you're interested in helping out. Just uh... let me know Last edited by Ghetto Anthony; 07-05-2011 at 02:56 AM.

07-05-2011, 05:58 AM	#10
Tony M Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Here Posts: 6,156	I've put what I consider to be the settings that are the best (I am happy to consider stats only if such a thing is popular) About UEBA - UEBA Baseball I'm just working on the Roster rules at the moment for the leagues, and the German and Spanish options. __________________ This signature is intentionally blank

07-05-2011, 04:59 PM	#15
mtopham Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: around the corner from Mays Field Posts: 194	Sounds like a fun concept! I could be interested in joining in and taking on Liverpool! Beetles would be too obvious a name, so we could borrow from the EPL and go Reds... __________________ Mike Topham - Aurora Borealis - PEBA

07-04-2011, 02:16 PM	#2
spider_monkey_b Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 282	I will add: If you are someone ready to start an MLB league as a commish, perhaps I could persuade you to go fictional. Shoot me an email or start up a convo this thread, and I can help you see how fictional is better on so many levels.

07-05-2011, 02:37 AM	#6
Matty86 Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 401	I would join a fictional league as long as I was in from the start... I'd have a hard time jumping in later on I think. It would be fun to be able to pick a city and team name.... If I were able to join the UEBA and name my team the Hamburg Helpers, I'd definitely join!

07-05-2011, 07:50 PM	#16
MeyerTJ Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2	The whole regional champion idea sounds very interesting to me as well. Different rules, different countries... I certainly agree that this would appeal to a wide range of managerial preferences. If this idea come to fruition, count me in. I would be glad to build a franchise from the ground up.

07-06-2011, 12:22 AM	#17
maxxavier Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 262	I have been working on a fictional league as well... I am also willing to work with others. I like to commish and not manage a team... I think that's cheating. __________________ MLSB (RIP)- Tampa Bay Silverbacks (RIP) NABL - New York Yankees GM TRBL - Commish RTBL (RIP) - Arizona Diamondbacks SIMBL - Oregon Pioneers "Success is more a function of consistent common sense than it is of genius." - An Wang "Have you tried turning it off and on again?" - Roy WEST HAM UNITED FAN!

07-06-2011, 12:38 PM	#19
warneke Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 95	,,, Last edited by warneke; 01-26-2014 at 07:47 PM.

07-06-2011, 03:02 PM	#20
MikeCalv Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 8	also looking to get into a fictional league