Crappy AI trade proposals

Isura · 10-15-2008, 12:37 AM

I received a trade offer for my crappy 25 year old 2nd baseman, in exchange for a 5 star RP and 500k cash. Do you guys reject these obviously bad trades? It seems like cheating if I take it! I have trading on hard, with favor prospects.

vamac53 · 10-15-2008, 02:51 AM

I was offered 41 yr old has-been SS Omar Vizquel, and computer wanted 1B Kendry Morales of Angels... I have yet received decent trade proposals.. even was offered Greg Counsel for Howie Kendrick...

Mike

Cubfan2001 · 10-15-2008, 11:07 AM

Same here... I seem to pursue all trades all the trades offered to me suck I never even bother looking into them very much anymore.

bigMatt · 10-15-2008, 01:00 PM

What do you guys have your AI trading setting at? Several have trading "hard" which put me in the position of never being able to work out a trade. If you move the setting to easy, you get ridiculously great offers. I have mine at average and seems to work fairly decently.

And no, I typically don't accept a ridiculously great offer - but will throw in a bit more to level it out if I really want the guy or guys offered.

Also, the time of year you try to make a trade will greatly impact your success. If it is right around the time FA's are announced, no one wants your guys as much as during the season.

Cubfan2001 · 10-15-2008, 04:50 PM

I have mine set at Average and they are still very crappy offers lol

phillosopherp · 10-16-2008, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Isura

I received a trade offer for my crappy 25 year old 2nd baseman, in exchange for a 5 star RP and 500k cash. Do you guys reject these obviously bad trades? It seems like cheating if I take it! I have trading on hard, with favor prospects.

Just as a question what were the contracts like. Could have been a rebuilding team trying to ditch some contract.

Pugilistica · 10-18-2008, 11:23 AM

I am new to OOTP and was wondering if it is possible for you to turn AI trades off? I see where you can set the frequency (which I set to Very Low) but I don't see where I can restrict it completely.

1998 Yankees · 10-18-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pugilistica

I am new to OOTP and was wondering if it is possible for you to turn AI trades off? I see where you can set the frequency (which I set to Very Low) but I don't see where I can restrict it completely.

It's in League Setup, Rules tab, Trade Rules, Player Trades, Enable Trading. I believe you can still force trades as commissioner, if you care to manufacture them.

Comedian2004 · 10-18-2008, 01:42 PM

I ALWAYS have mine set as HARD and I like the results. Good trades in my favor are very hard to come by. I hardly ever get any sent to me that make me jump up and down, but to me, that is a good thing. It makes me think that I am playing 'smart' people.

I have made a couple trades that I thought were in my favor, but not by using the option to see what people are interested, but instead I go to the trade screen, find a player I want to get and then select MAKE THIS WORK. I have made several trades this way. No big block buster trades, but it has let me find that 5th starter or left fielder that I needed.

To me, it makes the game harder, to make up for the not so smart AI in some other parts of the game.

When Reggie Jackson got hurt, I could not find a power hitter replacement, without giving up a fine player. That made perfect sense to me.

Isura · 10-19-2008, 07:51 PM

Ok I think I jumped the gun. The MR I received isn't that great.. My 2nd baseman was a .280 hitter and had potential for perennial gold gloves.

ChronX · 10-24-2008, 10:48 PM

LOL. I make that mistake in online leagues. A lot.

sayheykid · 10-25-2008, 12:59 AM

What gets me curious, is that everytime I'm offered a fairly decent proposal, it is usually for a position where I have a very good player I turn it down and BINGO, 3 days later my star gets injured. Do I have to hire bodyguards for my players?

10-15-2008, 12:37 AM	#1
Isura Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 361	Crappy AI trade proposals I received a trade offer for my crappy 25 year old 2nd baseman, in exchange for a 5 star RP and 500k cash. Do you guys reject these obviously bad trades? It seems like cheating if I take it! I have trading on hard, with favor prospects.

10-18-2008, 01:42 PM	#9
Comedian2004 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In a house in Saint Cloud, Florida. Posts: 7,085	I ALWAYS have mine set as HARD and I like the results. Good trades in my favor are very hard to come by. I hardly ever get any sent to me that make me jump up and down, but to me, that is a good thing. It makes me think that I am playing 'smart' people. I have made a couple trades that I thought were in my favor, but not by using the option to see what people are interested, but instead I go to the trade screen, find a player I want to get and then select MAKE THIS WORK. I have made several trades this way. No big block buster trades, but it has let me find that 5th starter or left fielder that I needed. To me, it makes the game harder, to make up for the not so smart AI in some other parts of the game. When Reggie Jackson got hurt, I could not find a power hitter replacement, without giving up a fine player. That made perfect sense to me. __________________ Like BLUES? Visit www.smokestacklightnin.com, you will LOVE it! New show every Monday!! New Blues HOF![/COLOR][/FONT]

10-15-2008, 02:51 AM	#2
vamac53 Bat Boy Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 17	I was offered 41 yr old has-been SS Omar Vizquel, and computer wanted 1B Kendry Morales of Angels... I have yet received decent trade proposals.. even was offered Greg Counsel for Howie Kendrick... Mike

10-15-2008, 11:07 AM	#3
Cubfan2001 Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 416	Same here... I seem to pursue all trades all the trades offered to me suck I never even bother looking into them very much anymore.

10-15-2008, 01:00 PM	#4
bigMatt Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,378	What do you guys have your AI trading setting at? Several have trading "hard" which put me in the position of never being able to work out a trade. If you move the setting to easy, you get ridiculously great offers. I have mine at average and seems to work fairly decently. And no, I typically don't accept a ridiculously great offer - but will throw in a bit more to level it out if I really want the guy or guys offered. Also, the time of year you try to make a trade will greatly impact your success. If it is right around the time FA's are announced, no one wants your guys as much as during the season.

10-15-2008, 04:50 PM	#5
Cubfan2001 Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 416	I have mine set at Average and they are still very crappy offers lol

10-18-2008, 11:23 AM	#7
Pugilistica Bat Boy Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 13	I am new to OOTP and was wondering if it is possible for you to turn AI trades off? I see where you can set the frequency (which I set to Very Low) but I don't see where I can restrict it completely.

10-19-2008, 07:51 PM	#10
Isura Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 361	Ok I think I jumped the gun. The MR I received isn't that great.. My 2nd baseman was a .280 hitter and had potential for perennial gold gloves.

10-24-2008, 10:48 PM	#11
ChronX Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 45	LOL. I make that mistake in online leagues. A lot.

10-25-2008, 12:59 AM	#12
sayheykid Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 79	What gets me curious, is that everytime I'm offered a fairly decent proposal, it is usually for a position where I have a very good player I turn it down and BINGO, 3 days later my star gets injured. Do I have to hire bodyguards for my players?