Question about Hall of Fame ballots

[krownroyal83]

In the screen shot that shows the hof settings what does raising or lowing the maximum votes per ballot actually do. Does it allow for players to make the hof quicker? Also in the other screen shot on the left hand side I see a column that says votes/ballots. That number seems to change from year to year. What exactly is that supposed to be representing?

[snepp]

Maximum votes per ballot is how many players you (and the AI) can vote for each year. Raising it will lead to more inductions as the borderline guys start getting votes on ballots they wouldn't get otherwise.

The Votes/Ballot in the second image is how many players were voted for per ballot on average, as not every ballot cast will have 10 players, some voters may have only thought 8 were worthy.

[krownroyal83]

Originally Posted by snepp

Maximum votes per ballot is how many players you (and the AI) can vote for each year. Raising it will lead to more inductions as the borderline guys start getting votes on ballots they wouldn't get otherwise.

The Votes/Ballot in the second image is how many players were voted for per ballot on average, as not every ballot cast will have 10 players, some voters may have only thought 8 were worthy.

Thanks for the explanation. Not looking for borderline players to make the hall. There seems to be a backlog of players that should be getting in in my save and I was wondering if raising the amount of ballots would help. I can manually add players in anyway.

[edapes]

Originally Posted by krownroyal83

Thanks for the explanation. Not looking for borderline players to make the hall. There seems to be a backlog of players that should be getting in in my save and I was wondering if raising the amount of ballots would help. I can manually add players in anyway.

I use a "Veterans Committee" approach to guys who didn't get in. I manually add them if:
1.) They made it trough 10 ballot years
2.) They got 55% of the vote at least once during their 10 years
3.) Finish in the Top 10 on their final ballot

[LansdowneSt]

Originally Posted by edapes

I use a "Veterans Committee" approach to guys who didn't get in. I manually add them if:
1.) They made it trough 10 ballot years
2.) They got 55% of the vote at least once during their 10 years
3.) Finish in the Top 10 on their final ballot

I'd love an actual in-game Veteran's Committee and other HOF tweaks. Or Legends Gallery, as it is called now.

https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=341957

[uruguru]

I just allow players one shot at the HOF (1 year of eligibility) and lower the necessary amount for induction to 50%. Keeps the lists nice and short and about the same number of guys get in.

Also it becomes easy to delineate an "inner circle" based on the % of votes they receive. For example, 90% on the ballot could be the inner circle criteria.

[liberty-ca]

Originally Posted by uruguru

I just allow players one shot at the HOF (1 year of eligibility) and lower the necessary amount for induction to 50%. Keeps the lists nice and short and about the same number of guys get in.

Also it becomes easy to delineate an "inner circle" based on the % of votes they receive. For example, 90% on the ballot could be the inner circle criteria.

Very interesting. I like this approach, will give it a thought.

[uruguru]

Originally Posted by liberty-ca

Very interesting. I like this approach, will give it a thought.

I put waaaay too much thought into this game.

Guys that get 50% the first year typically climb to 75% at some point. Guys below 50% will drop off. It's not exact, of course, but pretty close.

[Pelican]

I don't know about the AI (although your experience is encouraging), but that "one and done" approach would radically affect the approach taken by the human voters. I too like the idea.

[snarls200]

While I upped the amount of votes on ballot to 20 I also raised stay on ballot to 20% and raised min for induction to 90%. Also except for current and historical MLB after a certain year I also have no max amount of years