Whats the point in arguing a call?

Kahkhing · 04-22-2002, 05:19 AM

Can it have an effect? Or is it just fluff? So far, its only gotten me tossed.

TJdaSportsGuy · 04-22-2002, 05:22 AM

It gives you the opportunity to vent all the frustration you've ever had on any sports video game on any level when you're hosed by a bad call.

Seriously, I don't think that it really does much. It's more of a neat little detail included in the game.

Kahkhing · 04-22-2002, 05:24 AM

Ok cool, thats what I thought. Perhaps we can get a "kick dirt on the umps feet" option in a future release.

cjlawl · 04-22-2002, 07:01 AM

If the game is close i will not argue a call so i cna still control my team, If i am gettig creamed i will argue and then i do not care if i get tossed , then the computer can finish my game.

redranger · 04-22-2002, 11:08 AM

Thats kinda like the real MLB manager mentality

LMNt: The synthesized love machine · 04-22-2002, 11:50 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Kahkhing:
Ok cool, thats what I thought. Perhaps we can get a "kick dirt on the umps feet" option in a future release.

<hr /></blockquote>I want the "rip-the-bag-out-of-the-ground-and-take-it-into-the-tunel-with-me" button!

rallymonkey1982 · 04-22-2002, 01:06 PM

We need the option to return to the dugout in disguise option too.

ribman · 04-22-2002, 04:51 PM

But the potential for this feature is so much more. Why not make it a strategy call. Maybe you can influence future calls your way or agaisnt you and once in a bluemoon how about a reversal. Players may get tossed instead of manager. There's just a lot you could do with it.

GiantsRule · 04-22-2002, 04:56 PM

If they ever decide to include sound they should play the itchy and scratchy show song when you are arguing a call.

Sony · 04-22-2002, 06:17 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by GiantsRule:
If they ever decide to include sound they should play the itchy and scratchy show song when you are arguing a call.<hr /></blockquote>That would be awesome.

HolyCow98 · 04-22-2002, 07:04 PM

I'll argue when everything backfires in my face and I start to get frustrated and their is a close call, I figure if it were real I probably would have argued anyway and if I get tossed maybe the computer well make something happen. It's neat when your team rallies when you get tossed.

JML · 04-22-2002, 07:40 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by ribman:
But the potential for this feature is so much more. Why not make it a strategy call. Maybe you can influence future calls your way or agaisnt you and once in a bluemoon how about a reversal. Players may get tossed instead of manager. There's just a lot you could do with it.<hr /></blockquote>Don't be so sure these things aren't in there now. Granted, I haven't heard of anyone having a call reversed, but I don't think a clear yes or no has been given as to wether arguing affects the outcome of future calls.

And, who knows, maybe once in a blue moon a call is reversed. I have played OOTP3/4 for over a year (played out probably 1500 games) and I have never seen a ground-rule double or an inside the parker, but other people have seen them several times.

[ 04-23-2002, 01:41 AM: Message edited by: JML ]

04-22-2002, 05:19 AM	#1
Kahkhing Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 32	Whats the point in arguing a call? Can it have an effect? Or is it just fluff? So far, its only gotten me tossed.

04-22-2002, 07:01 AM	#4
cjlawl Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cape Coral , Fla Posts: 97	If the game is close i will not argue a call so i cna still control my team, If i am gettig creamed i will argue and then i do not care if i get tossed , then the computer can finish my game. __________________ WBL-Caracas Diablos

04-22-2002, 11:50 AM	#6
LMNt: The synthesized love machine Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 75	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Kahkhing: <strong>Ok cool, thats what I thought. Perhaps we can get a "kick dirt on the umps feet" option in a future release. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I want the "rip-the-bag-out-of-the-ground-and-take-it-into-the-tunel-with-me" button! __________________

04-22-2002, 01:06 PM	#7
rallymonkey1982 Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orange County Posts: 436	We need the option to return to the dugout in disguise option too. __________________ "This is sort of like living the American dream. You get to come the ballpark and get a free beer." - Arte Moreno My Life

04-22-2002, 06:17 PM	#10
Sony Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lafayette. LA Posts: 65	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by GiantsRule: <strong>If they ever decide to include sound they should play the itchy and scratchy show song when you are arguing a call.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">That would be awesome.

04-22-2002, 05:22 AM	#2
TJdaSportsGuy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 47	It gives you the opportunity to vent all the frustration you've ever had on any sports video game on any level when you're hosed by a bad call. Seriously, I don't think that it really does much. It's more of a neat little detail included in the game.

04-22-2002, 05:24 AM	#3
Kahkhing Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 32	Ok cool, thats what I thought. Perhaps we can get a "kick dirt on the umps feet" option in a future release.

04-22-2002, 11:08 AM	#5
redranger All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 609	Thats kinda like the real MLB manager mentality

04-22-2002, 04:51 PM	#8
ribman Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 85	But the potential for this feature is so much more. Why not make it a strategy call. Maybe you can influence future calls your way or agaisnt you and once in a bluemoon how about a reversal. Players may get tossed instead of manager. There's just a lot you could do with it.

04-22-2002, 04:56 PM	#9
GiantsRule Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fargo,ND Posts: 85	If they ever decide to include sound they should play the itchy and scratchy show song when you are arguing a call.

04-22-2002, 07:04 PM	#11
HolyCow98 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 2,735	I'll argue when everything backfires in my face and I start to get frustrated and their is a close call, I figure if it were real I probably would have argued anyway and if I get tossed maybe the computer well make something happen. It's neat when your team rallies when you get tossed. __________________ NPBL Enjoying its 60th season Georgia GM

04-22-2002, 07:40 PM	#12
JML Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The act or process of locating. Posts: 2,154	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by ribman: <strong>But the potential for this feature is so much more. Why not make it a strategy call. Maybe you can influence future calls your way or agaisnt you and once in a bluemoon how about a reversal. Players may get tossed instead of manager. There's just a lot you could do with it.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Don't be so sure these things aren't in there now. Granted, I haven't heard of anyone having a call reversed, but I don't think a clear yes or no has been given as to wether arguing affects the outcome of future calls. And, who knows, maybe once in a blue moon a call is reversed. I have played OOTP3/4 for over a year (played out probably 1500 games) and I have never seen a ground-rule double or an inside the parker, but other people have seen them several times. <small>[ 04-23-2002, 01:41 AM: Message edited by: JML ]</small>