finances

Regan · 01-29-2002, 09:28 AM

I bought OOTP2 and skipped OOTP3 because of the financial deficiencies. In a nutshell, will Manny Ramirez(or his equivalent name)be making $20 million like in real life. Have the developers researched accurate payrolls? Will the financial system support someone who puts in a real roster with real payrolls? Has this been researched? And will the financial system grow realistically or after 10 years will people be making 100 million a year.
I placed my faith in franchise baseball but I have no faith in them now. So I hope OOTP have really tackled these financial issues, in which case it gets my vote. At least the developers of OOTP seem to give a damn about their customers and their ideas

Regan

Steve Kuffrey · 01-29-2002, 10:05 AM

The game DOES NOT come with real players, NOR does it try to emmulate the JOKE of the MLB financial ZOO. We have tried to give a balanced, yet challenging addition to the baseball simulation world by adding a financial option, including this year a salary cap "option". So I'm not sure that your questions apply.....in test seasons, so far, payrolls seemed "realistic" but not extreme.

Scott Vibert · 01-29-2002, 10:18 AM

[quote]Originally posted by OOTP1:
<strong>The game DOES NOT come with real players, NOR does it try to emmulate the JOKE of the MLB financial ZOO. </strong><hr></blockquote>

Here, here....

BTW I like the idea of the salary cap "option"

JWay · 01-29-2002, 11:32 AM

salary cap sucks. MLB is a zoo. But I like ootp w/o the cap!

Steve Kuffrey · 01-29-2002, 12:20 PM

[quote]Originally posted by JWay:
<strong>salary cap sucks. MLB is a zoo. But I like ootp w/o the cap!</strong><hr></blockquote>

Exactly why it is "optional".

Regan · 01-29-2002, 01:59 PM

the zoo is part of the fun

hellfrozeover · 01-29-2002, 02:44 PM

I don't mind the mlb 'zoo' of finances, but I see no problems with it being different. As long as the system works well and is somewhat consistent, its fine with me. There seems to be enough variation in salaries that the teams can handle in OOTP3, i.e. Yankees making ridiculous amounts and the expos making next to nothing.

01-29-2002, 09:28 AM	#1
Regan Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5	finances I bought OOTP2 and skipped OOTP3 because of the financial deficiencies. In a nutshell, will Manny Ramirez(or his equivalent name)be making $20 million like in real life. Have the developers researched accurate payrolls? Will the financial system support someone who puts in a real roster with real payrolls? Has this been researched? And will the financial system grow realistically or after 10 years will people be making 100 million a year. I placed my faith in franchise baseball but I have no faith in them now. So I hope OOTP have really tackled these financial issues, in which case it gets my vote. At least the developers of OOTP seem to give a damn about their customers and their ideas Regan

01-29-2002, 10:05 AM	#2
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,036	The game DOES NOT come with real players, NOR does it try to emmulate the JOKE of the MLB financial ZOO. We have tried to give a balanced, yet challenging addition to the baseball simulation world by adding a financial option, including this year a salary cap "option". So I'm not sure that your questions apply.....in test seasons, so far, payrolls seemed "realistic" but not extreme. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

01-29-2002, 12:20 PM	#5
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,036	[quote]Originally posted by JWay: <strong>salary cap sucks. MLB is a zoo. But I like ootp w/o the cap!</strong><hr></blockquote> Exactly why it is "optional". __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

01-29-2002, 02:44 PM	#7
hellfrozeover All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,130	I don't mind the mlb 'zoo' of finances, but I see no problems with it being different. As long as the system works well and is somewhat consistent, its fine with me. There seems to be enough variation in salaries that the teams can handle in OOTP3, i.e. Yankees making ridiculous amounts and the expos making next to nothing. __________________ FBA Chicago Syndicate Former Owner: WBL Minnesota Twins 2004 - 2007 AL Central Division Champs OOL Chicago Whales 2006, 2009 UL East Champs; 2006, 2009 United League Champs IBA Lehigh Valley Diamonds 2006 Governor's Cup Champions VSLB New York Yankees 2001, 2002 AL East Division Champs ILBL Commissioner/Chicago Cubs 2002 NL Central Division Champs; 2002 National League Champs ASBL New York Yankees 2006 AL East Division Champs

01-29-2002, 10:18 AM	#3
Scott Vibert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My Computer Posts: 8,266	[quote]Originally posted by OOTP1: <strong>The game DOES NOT come with real players, NOR does it try to emmulate the JOKE of the MLB financial ZOO. </strong><hr></blockquote> Here, here.... BTW I like the idea of the salary cap "option"

01-29-2002, 11:32 AM	#4
JWay Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 5,031	salary cap sucks. MLB is a zoo. But I like ootp w/o the cap!

01-29-2002, 01:59 PM	#6
Regan Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 5	the zoo is part of the fun