Historical League Settings

trentaur · 06-06-2015, 07:53 PM

Long-time OOTPer, first time post and rookie historical player. What do you folks recommend for minor-league/roster size settings? I am used to playing with lots of minor leagues, but is it historically inaccurate to do so? Do you guys use complete minor league rosters? How does the ghost player thing work? How does the reserve roster stuff work (can players still change in ratings over time on the reserve roster)? Do you use historically accurate roster sizes (in 1903, 15 man)? I want my league to develop at MLB did over time...can I change this size once 1910 hits to 25 man? The 40 man roster and thus rule 5 draft seems stupid historically...how do you deal with that?

Sorry for all the questions, but the answers to these questions all interconnect.

Spritze · 06-07-2015, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by trentaur

Long-time OOTPer, first time post and rookie historical player. What do you folks recommend for minor-league/roster size settings? Your Choice I am used to playing with lots of minor leagues, but is it historically inaccurate to do so? It is more accurate Do you guys use complete minor league rosters? Ghosts How does the ghost player thing work? How does the reserve roster stuff work (can players still change in ratings over time on the reserve roster)? Yes Do you use historically accurate roster sizes (in 1903, 15 man)? I do I want my league to develop at MLB did over time...can I change this size once 1910 hits to 25 man? Yes The 40 man roster and thus rule 5 draft seems stupid historically...how do you deal with that? I just ignore that stuff or turn it off.

Sorry for all the questions, but the answers to these questions all interconnect.

Back in the day minor leagues had a pyramid shape rather than the tube shape they now have. This was due to all the Independent leagues. In fact until the mid 1920's nearly all minor league teams were independent. OOTP reflects the tube sock on the Sphinxs leg rather than the pyramid next door.

Ghost players are used as OOTP does not have enough historical players to fill a full set of minor leagues.

The Game · 06-07-2015, 08:48 AM

I suggest not using anything beyond AAA any time soon in any historical league. i hate the use of ghost players as some good players will not get a good amount of stats and can wallow in the minors for years.
I try to keep my roster limits set to historical and you must chnage these by hand.
http://www.ballstat.com/markmiller/Roster_Limits.pdf

06-06-2015, 07:53 PM	#1
trentaur Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 14	Historical League Settings Long-time OOTPer, first time post and rookie historical player. What do you folks recommend for minor-league/roster size settings? I am used to playing with lots of minor leagues, but is it historically inaccurate to do so? Do you guys use complete minor league rosters? How does the ghost player thing work? How does the reserve roster stuff work (can players still change in ratings over time on the reserve roster)? Do you use historically accurate roster sizes (in 1903, 15 man)? I want my league to develop at MLB did over time...can I change this size once 1910 hits to 25 man? The 40 man roster and thus rule 5 draft seems stupid historically...how do you deal with that? Sorry for all the questions, but the answers to these questions all interconnect.

06-07-2015, 08:48 AM	#3
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	I suggest not using anything beyond AAA any time soon in any historical league. i hate the use of ghost players as some good players will not get a good amount of stats and can wallow in the minors for years. I try to keep my roster limits set to historical and you must chnage these by hand. http://www.ballstat.com/markmiller/Roster_Limits.pdf __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"