Game time

gmoses · 05-10-2006, 01:47 PM

I'm one of those guys who likes to play out every AB of every game. Still I dream of getting to season 30 where I'll have a full range of carreer records to chase. Of course my goals seem hopelessly mismatched. Still...

I wonder how long each game will take with the new pitch-by-pitch mode. I could usually do 3 or 4 games per hour before. This allowed me at least to dream of multiple seasons before I'd give up, usually in the early part of the second season. If games take an hour each it seems I'ts going to take a long while to do a season. So how long will a game take.

Also anyone have any thoughts how they resolve the conflict between goals

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Gastric ReFlux · 05-10-2006, 01:51 PM

Win a big powerball drawing. Hiring qualified health professionals to set you up on IV drips with amphetamines, and some sort of waste disposal system so you don't have to go to the bathroom anymore.

Also, to keep you motivated, hire an intimidator. It will be his job to beat you severely should you try to take a break.

DrArbiter · 05-10-2006, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gmoses

I'm one of those guys who likes to play out every AB of every game. Still I dream of getting to season 30 where I'll have a full range of carreer records to chase. Of course my goals seem hopelessly mismatched. Still...

Why not sim a number of seasons, then "drop in" from time to time and enjoy a season or two in full detail? Sort of an H.G. Wells approach.

In practice, this is the way I've actually followed real-life baseball. Every couple years, my life is such that I have a lot of time to follow the game in close detail. In others (such as the last few), I only have time to read the headlines.

jm47048 · 05-10-2006, 02:11 PM

Forgive me but I don't understand what you mean... Define the H.G. Wells Approach???? I have read his writings but I don't understand what you mean.

DrArbiter · 05-10-2006, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jm47048

Forgive me but I don't understand what you mean... Define the H.G. Wells Approach???? I have read his writings but I don't understand what you mean.

You know, like a time machine.

andymac · 05-10-2006, 02:23 PM

Remember, you don't have to use pitch-by-pitch mode as you can quick-sim any at-bat you want.

DrArbiter · 05-10-2006, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by andymac

Remember, you don't have to use pitch-by-pitch mode as you can quick-sim any at-bat you want.

That's true, but, speaking for myself, I've always found pitch-by-pitch mode addicting.

andymac · 05-10-2006, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DrArbiter

That's true, but, speaking for myself, I've always found pitch-by-pitch mode addicting.

Well, that is fine, but he was worried about the time it took. He only really needs to use pitch-by-pitch when something he wants to control may be going on within the at-bat. If there is nobody on base, there isn't much of a reason to go pitch-by-pitch unless you just like the experience.

gmoses · 05-10-2006, 02:31 PM

Yeah the problem is I'm a control freak who wants to make it to season 30. There really is no hope for me I think. Pitch by pitch will kill me. I think I could skip it with noone on base. But otherwise if its available I'll probably be doing PBP.

05-10-2006, 01:47 PM	#1
gmoses Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 24	Game time I'm one of those guys who likes to play out every AB of every game. Still I dream of getting to season 30 where I'll have a full range of carreer records to chase. Of course my goals seem hopelessly mismatched. Still... I wonder how long each game will take with the new pitch-by-pitch mode. I could usually do 3 or 4 games per hour before. This allowed me at least to dream of multiple seasons before I'd give up, usually in the early part of the second season. If games take an hour each it seems I'ts going to take a long while to do a season. So how long will a game take. Also anyone have any thoughts how they resolve the conflict between goals :

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05-10-2006, 02:31 PM	#9
gmoses Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 24	Yeah the problem is I'm a control freak who wants to make it to season 30. There really is no hope for me I think. Pitch by pitch will kill me. I think I could skip it with noone on base. But otherwise if its available I'll probably be doing PBP. Last edited by gmoses; 05-10-2006 at 02:32 PM.

05-10-2006, 01:51 PM	#2
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,350	Win a big powerball drawing. Hiring qualified health professionals to set you up on IV drips with amphetamines, and some sort of waste disposal system so you don't have to go to the bathroom anymore. Also, to keep you motivated, hire an intimidator. It will be his job to beat you severely should you try to take a break.

05-10-2006, 02:11 PM	#4
jm47048 All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,247	Forgive me but I don't understand what you mean... Define the H.G. Wells Approach???? I have read his writings but I don't understand what you mean.