Farm system question

WahooSam309 · 04-09-2018, 02:05 PM

I've been playing a historical game since 1901 and have added historical minor leagues using Tiger Fan's excellent how-to guide (http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...d.php?t=286497).

I'm still bothered by how many players linger on the MLB inactive rosters, though. My question is: if I were to construct an ahistorical farm system, would teams send those players to their farm teams? I'd rather them play somewhere, even if they remain under control from the big clubs.

Thanks.

NoOne · 04-09-2018, 02:47 PM

i think the biggest hurdle to overcome is having enough players to fill the system during a time period when it didn't exist.

you'll either have to use ghost players, or allow fictional players to fill the ranks, then check the option to not allow any fictional players to reach ML level.

i don't think ootp can handle a shared affiliation of minor league teams? might be something to suggest for future versions.

if you could, you could make a smaller MiL just large enough for the 'extras' even if it was just 4-6 teams etc.

from what i know development isn't a problem on the reserve roster. not sure about rust? maybe similar - offseason has it, but get them time in ST and it's fine. while on an active roster and not offseason, they maintain themselves.

04-09-2018, 02:05 PM	#1
WahooSam309 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 83	Farm system question I've been playing a historical game since 1901 and have added historical minor leagues using Tiger Fan's excellent how-to guide (http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...d.php?t=286497). I'm still bothered by how many players linger on the MLB inactive rosters, though. My question is: if I were to construct an ahistorical farm system, would teams send those players to their farm teams? I'd rather them play somewhere, even if they remain under control from the big clubs. Thanks.

04-09-2018, 02:47 PM	#2
NoOne Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 7,273 Infractions: 0/1 (3)	i think the biggest hurdle to overcome is having enough players to fill the system during a time period when it didn't exist. you'll either have to use ghost players, or allow fictional players to fill the ranks, then check the option to not allow any fictional players to reach ML level. i don't think ootp can handle a shared affiliation of minor league teams? might be something to suggest for future versions. if you could, you could make a smaller MiL just large enough for the 'extras' even if it was just 4-6 teams etc. from what i know development isn't a problem on the reserve roster. not sure about rust? maybe similar - offseason has it, but get them time in ST and it's fine. while on an active roster and not offseason, they maintain themselves. Last edited by NoOne; 04-09-2018 at 02:49 PM.