Historical Database

ffp7175 · 06-07-2009, 03:44 PM

Which is the best database to use in playing past seasons

Is it the database included in the oopt 10 game or is it better to use
some other database

any comments would be greatly appericated

thanks
Bill

SteveP · 06-07-2009, 04:05 PM

I hope you are just trolling for random opinions, because that's probably what you are going to get.

Your best bet is to get lots of experience with the Lahman DB, using real stats, so you know what it's giving you and what it's not. Then you can better evaluate the other options, including the neutralized stats DB that also come with the game. That's my

ffp7175 · 06-07-2009, 06:45 PM

is there a big difference between the gambo database and lahman

bubba22plus · 06-07-2009, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ffp7175

is there a big difference between the gambo database and lahman

Yes, the gambo database contains numerous Negro leaguers and Japanese players who never made the majors. however, Gambo is updating his database for OOTPX so you get correct pitch types and everything, so if your thinking about using it, wait until he's done updating.

SteveP · 06-07-2009, 07:07 PM

The Gambo is also a neutralized stats DB.

ffp7175 · 06-07-2009, 07:11 PM

is having the neutralized stats database better than having the lahman
with is the actual stats and varies season to season

Spritze · 06-07-2009, 10:11 PM

The best database to use in playing past seasons is the one you like the best. They are all different (of course).

Neutralized stats put all the players in the same environment and then figures out who is good, better, best. Gives you a truer look at a players skill set. If you play with scouts on however it all gets muddled anyway. Every db appeals in different ways.

Gambo · 06-08-2009, 12:15 AM

I am updating my database and I have a version ready. It appears the game is not importing the correct pitch types at this time but my update does have this information and the expanded fielding information.

gglennwill · 06-11-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffp7175

Which is the best database to use in playing past seasons

Is it the database included in the oopt 10 game or is it better to use
some other database

any comments would be greatly appericated

thanks
Bill

A related question is how do I change databases, and do the filenames make it obvious which is which?

06-07-2009, 03:44 PM	#1
ffp7175 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 87	Historical Database Which is the best database to use in playing past seasons Is it the database included in the oopt 10 game or is it better to use some other database any comments would be greatly appericated thanks Bill

06-08-2009, 12:15 AM	#8
Gambo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,388	I am updating my database and I have a version ready. It appears the game is not importing the correct pitch types at this time but my update does have this information and the expanded fielding information. __________________ *Give me league evolution with historical imports!!!* OOTP MODS: Historical Face Gen Project, Spritze/Gambo Database, OOTP Stadium Chart and Ballpark Images, MLB Compiled Uniform & Logo Pack available at... http://www.ootpmods.com

06-07-2009, 04:05 PM	#2
SteveP Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,109	I hope you are just trolling for random opinions, because that's probably what you are going to get. Your best bet is to get lots of experience with the Lahman DB, using real stats, so you know what it's giving you and what it's not. Then you can better evaluate the other options, including the neutralized stats DB that also come with the game. That's my

06-07-2009, 06:45 PM	#3
ffp7175 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 87	is there a big difference between the gambo database and lahman

06-07-2009, 07:07 PM	#5
SteveP Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,109	The Gambo is also a neutralized stats DB.

06-07-2009, 07:11 PM	#6
ffp7175 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 87	is having the neutralized stats database better than having the lahman with is the actual stats and varies season to season

06-07-2009, 10:11 PM	#7
Spritze OOTP Historical Czar Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bothell Wa Posts: 7,253	The best database to use in playing past seasons is the one you like the best. They are all different (of course). Neutralized stats put all the players in the same environment and then figures out who is good, better, best. Gives you a truer look at a players skill set. If you play with scouts on however it all gets muddled anyway. Every db appeals in different ways.