Potential..Stars vs. Numbers

[Phillies_WFC_2008]

I'm sure this has been brought up before, but how do you feel about the two? I've only played using the numerical system, but am contemplating using stars. Is it harder, easier? Any thoughts?

[ehencley]

I don't use either. I evaluate the players myself because I don't trust the AI to see things the way I do. Plus, if you know the overall potential the AI give a player, you have a good idea on how they will value them in a trade.

[ike121212]

I use numbers. Dumb as it may sound, those little half stars on my laptop aren't easy to distinguish.

[Phillies_WFC_2008]

Originally Posted by ehencley

I don't use either. I evaluate the players myself because I don't trust the AI to see things the way I do. Plus, if you know the overall potential the AI give a player, you have a good idea on how they will value them in a trade.

So you don't use ratings at all? I understand what you are saying though. I've been playing since OOTP7 but really got INTO it during versions 9 and 10. I'd say that have gotten good at judging talent myself, almost to the point where I feel I can maybe easily rip the AI off if I don't use some discretion. But I am curious as to whether or not Stars make it harder than Numbers.

[GBS]

I use scouting but turn Stars off. There are to many screwy things that don't make sence. I make my own overall based on there statistical performance and the scouts opinion. And even at that I pay more attention to the ratings trends rather than the actual number.

[Aytumious]

I wish there were more options, like 1-10 or 1-20.

[TGH-Adfabre]

Originally Posted by Aytumious

I wish there were more options, like 1-10 or 1-20.

From the manual

OOTP supports any of the ratings scales listed below. In each numeric scale, the higher a player's rating, the better he is at that particular skill.
NONE displayed
1 to 5
2 to 8
1 to 10
1 to 20
20 to 80 (in increments of 5)
1 to 100

Search "rating" in the manual.

Good luck,
LP

[TGH-Adfabre]

Numbers. I don't like the stars, no real reason.

[Aytumious]

Beavis, the only options for the overall and potential ratings are stars or 20-80. Why those are the only two options I do not know.

[ehencley]

Originally Posted by Phillies_WFC_2008

So you don't use ratings at all? I understand what you are saying though. I've been playing since OOTP7 but really got INTO it during versions 9 and 10. I'd say that have gotten good at judging talent myself, almost to the point where I feel I can maybe easily rip the AI off if I don't use some discretion. But I am curious as to whether or not Stars make it harder than Numbers.

I use ratings, just no overall and potential ratings.

[jarmenia]

Originally Posted by Phillies_WFC_2008

I'm sure this has been brought up before, but how do you feel about the two? I've only played using the numerical system, but am contemplating using stars. Is it harder, easier? Any thoughts?

I only use stats. I turn all ratings off. It does two things. First, it makes the game more challenging because I have to "trust my gut" when evaluating a player by stats. Second, the game just feels more realistic. I can't say why but I don't find myself saying "stupid AI why would you release a guy hitting .350" because it doesn't do that if you set it to evaluate players based on stats too!

[TGH-Adfabre]

Originally Posted by Aytumious

Beavis, the only options for the overall and potential ratings are stars or 20-80. Why those are the only two options I do not know.

Ahhhh. I figured they were universal.

[jagreen]

Originally Posted by ehencley

I use ratings, just no overall and potential ratings.

For the ratings you use what scale do you use?

[medlinke]

I haven't played OOTP in many years, but 20-80?

Is that because you're throwing out the edge standard deviations? (81-100 & 0-19)

[progen]

Stats only! No ratings, no stars, no coaches/scouts. The biggest challenge and the best way to play in my opinion!

[actionjackson]

Originally Posted by medlinke

I haven't played OOTP in many years, but 20-80?

Is that because you're throwing out the edge standard deviations? (81-100 & 0-19)

20 to 80 in increments of five is the way RL MLB scouts evaluate talent. See this article (20 to 80 explanation is a little ways down the page, but it's a decent read) for more info. I guess it's one of those things where it's in the real game, so it's gotta be in OOTP too. 2 to 8 is the same idea, but because of the smaller range, it's more of a challenge. No ratings is obviously the most challenging, but it's not for everyone.