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EMSoccerCoach · 02-18-2009, 06:41 PM

Please let us pick a default master.csv file when importing historical players so we don't have to pick master.csv over and over for every player we import. It's a tedious thing that doesn't need to be there.

jaguar8311 · 02-18-2009, 08:26 PM

A new feature that I would like to have is a World Baseball Classic

Phillies_WFC_2008 · 02-18-2009, 08:30 PM

I think since most of the essential gameplay ideas have been discussed, I'll mention something that may or may not have been discussed:

Ability to have both Home and Road uniforms. I know it's a small thing but it adds a bit of realism to the actual playing of the games. I wouldn't think it would be hard to program but I wouldn't know lol.

But I would primarily love to see the AI get better.

thomamon · 02-19-2009, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kingcharlesxii

Updated pitching model and having pitches actually mean something.

Failing that, a better way to handle the draft in online leagues (it's a real pain to do right now).

Have you seen OOTP:OU? Piece of cake!

thomamon · 02-19-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kq76

I love Getch's, but I wouldn't quite call it done after fully incorporating it. I'd want an automatic computer pick after a team's clock runs out (instead of needing an admin's input) and I'd want email fields associated with all managers so the game could send a draft update reminder email to the next few up.

When the current pick is made, it does send out an e-mail.

Getch has tried to incorporate the automation, unfortunately it can't be done yet.

kq76 · 02-19-2009, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by thomamon

When the current pick is made, it does send out an e-mail.

Getch has tried to incorporate the automation, unfortunately it can't be done yet.

Oh, shoot, you're right! Apparently it does. I need to pay more attention to everything on admin screens.

That said, I think many people would prefer if only the next however many up get an email alert, not the entire league.

RANGER11JP · 02-19-2009, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Comedian2004

AI manager profiles. So we can create Managers. Another words, you can create a manager that manages like Billy Martin, or Sparky Anderson, or ME!

I see the community creating the different profiles.

On the same note, have the game assign historical manager names during the sim, so Mayo Smith will be manager during 1968 for the Tigers and use his profile.

As usual, Larry has a great idea.

Maybe related to this would be the epidemic of players who sit idel for way too long at not such an advanced age. Put these guys to work somewhere. Bench players, high minors, somewhere. Give them a chance at a comeback. Maybe by a former manager or former coach turned manager or GM would be nice. Is this making sense to anyone?

JP

Siv · 02-19-2009, 11:05 AM

I would like it to track my style of play and create a manager file from that. Then i could incorporate it later on.

Isura · 02-19-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Siv

I would like it to track my style of play and create a manager file from that. Then i could incorporate it later on.

Awesome idea.

Pineapple · 02-19-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Siv

I would like it to track my style of play and create a manager file from that. Then i could incorporate it later on.

I second this. This is a great idea! I get tired of inputing my team strategy every time I start a new league or join a new online league!

Kuttner · 02-19-2009, 02:35 PM

I think this may have been mentioned but I'm still holding out hope that we'll see customizable milestones (so that we can base milestones on shorter or longer seasons.)

Cryomaniac · 02-19-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Siv

I would like it to track my style of play and create a manager file from that. Then i could incorporate it later on.

Cool idea. Like 2k sports "VIP" system, that rocked.

mgom27 · 02-19-2009, 06:26 PM

Futures Game/Home Run Derby,Live Play by Play and Minor league Team cointract with a MLB Team and Non Roster people/Split Squad Games and so on that's missing in Spring Training.

ashantewarrier · 02-19-2009, 09:04 PM

Retired Jerseys!

glenn · 02-19-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by EMSoccerCoach

Please let us pick a default master.csv file when importing historical players so we don't have to pick master.csv over and over for every player we import. It's a tedious thing that doesn't need to be there.

Nice idea. I'd even love to see a way to import a simple 2 column CSV file. Historical player ID, and then Season Year. Seems like it would save quite a bit of time when you want to import many players, rather than going one by one.

Dr. P.R. Park III · 02-21-2009, 12:56 PM

Ability to purchase player contracts from different teams/leagues.

Antonin · 02-21-2009, 07:33 PM

How about a button that would generate a 'baseball card' for a player, something that can be printed out or posted here when we talk about our favorite players.

Everybody has favorite players. Especially those of us who play fictional leagues.

Many of us have "will you look at THIS guy?!?" stories that we like to share on this forum. I always enjoy reading such stories.

It would be nice to have a 'baseball card' type snapshot of such players to post here. The cards would include all the important data: hometown, stats, etc. And they would take up less bandwidth than posting a full page. Those of us who are a certain age remember when baseball cards were a very fun and important part of a boy's life.

I know that there are much more important things that the new OOTP should include. But having the ability to generate baseball cards for our favorite players would be fun.

Elektranaut · 02-21-2009, 09:09 PM

I agree with Antonin!
This kind of feature would improve the immersion factor so much!
I'd love to have an AI that is actually 'aware' of the ongoing pennant and play off scenarios.....I just played out a World series where one team came from 0-3 down to level at 3-3 and then lose 3-4 in the 9th inning of the 7th game........not a mention anywhere in the 'news'.

Elektranaut · 02-21-2009, 09:15 PM

If your'e talking about 1 single feature then for me it is a realistic trading AI

JohnnyBench5 · 02-22-2009, 11:12 PM

I would love to see the following posted by a previous poster:

Bring agents into the picture. Different agents would have different styles (some would go for top dollar, some for maximum contract length, some might have better relationships with one team vs. another, etc.). A player's choice of agents would become a factor in determining whether you want to extend or trade him.

Signing bonus demands for players coming out of high school/college. The very best (and greediest) of these could demand a major league contract. These demands would be known before the draft took place. Again, these players would be represented by agents and teams would have the ability to negotiate the demands down.

Allow free agents to be shopped around like they would be in real life. If Team X makes an offer, that player's agent should be on the horn to other interested teams saying, "We've got this offer on the table; can you beat it?" In fact, certain agents should make claims like that even if there really isn't an offer on the table (hello, Scott Boras!).

Make it about more than just money. Other factors that should be influencing a player's decision on where to sign could include what role the team promises him, special contract clauses (plane tickets, a personal trainer/interpreter, etc.), the record of the team, the reputation of the team in terms of how they treat players, etc. Some of this is already in the game but isn't communicated as well as it could be.

Inject more personality into the negotiation process. We have personality traits in the game; let's put them to greater use. Give us some more dialogue reflecting a player's personality, mood and reactions to offer. Even further, give us multiple choice response options to players (i.e. "Player X says he wants assurances he'll be the starting 1B. Would you like to respond by A.) Promising he'll start at 1B, B.) Offering to start him at a different position, C.) Telling him he'll have to accept a bench role?")

In addition,

Improved trade AI.
More emphasis on manager and coaching styles. Managers have more impact on a teams performance. Does the managing style and player personalities fit each other?
Be able to sign a veteran to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. While your at it, improve spring training component. More realistic and detailed.
I am glad to see that the arbitration process is improved and more realistic. That was the only component that Front Office Baseball Manager was ahead of OOTP 9. My opinion
Have the ability to ask owner to increase budget in order to make a big trade down the stretch. GM should have more dialogue with owner about different things.
Just keep adding things to make it as realistic as possible.

Thanks Marcus for all the enjoyment you provide to your customers!

02-18-2009, 06:41 PM	#141
EMSoccerCoach Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,464	Please let us pick a default master.csv file when importing historical players so we don't have to pick master.csv over and over for every player we import. It's a tedious thing that doesn't need to be there. __________________ The Pastime Baseball League The Pastime Baseball League - 10-Year Recap The Pastime Boxing Association

02-19-2009, 11:05 AM	#148
Siv Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 365	Track my style I would like it to track my style of play and create a manager file from that. Then i could incorporate it later on.

02-19-2009, 02:35 PM	#151
Kuttner Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arlington, MA Posts: 293	I think this may have been mentioned but I'm still holding out hope that we'll see customizable milestones (so that we can base milestones on shorter or longer seasons.) __________________ Baseball Haiku: The Best Haiku Ever Written About the Game

02-19-2009, 06:26 PM	#153
mgom27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,532	Futures Game/Home Run Derby,Live Play by Play and Minor league Team cointract with a MLB Team and Non Roster people/Split Squad Games and so on that's missing in Spring Training. __________________ Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

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ashantewarrier Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Somerset, NJ via Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,305	Retired Jerseys! __________________ "I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being." -Jackie Robinson, #42 Brooklyn Dodgers *"Hitting is better than sex."* - Reggie Jackson

02-18-2009, 08:26 PM	#142
jaguar8311 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 213	A new feature that I would like to have is a World Baseball Classic

02-18-2009, 08:30 PM	#143
Phillies_WFC_2008 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Garden State Posts: 153	I think since most of the essential gameplay ideas have been discussed, I'll mention something that may or may not have been discussed: Ability to have both Home and Road uniforms. I know it's a small thing but it adds a bit of realism to the actual playing of the games. I wouldn't think it would be hard to program but I wouldn't know lol. But I would primarily love to see the AI get better.

02-21-2009, 12:56 PM	#156
Dr. P.R. Park III All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 974	Ability to purchase player contracts from different teams/leagues.

02-21-2009, 07:33 PM	#157
Antonin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,537	How about a button that would generate a 'baseball card' for a player, something that can be printed out or posted here when we talk about our favorite players. Everybody has favorite players. Especially those of us who play fictional leagues. Many of us have "will you look at THIS guy?!?" stories that we like to share on this forum. I always enjoy reading such stories. It would be nice to have a 'baseball card' type snapshot of such players to post here. The cards would include all the important data: hometown, stats, etc. And they would take up less bandwidth than posting a full page. Those of us who are a certain age remember when baseball cards were a very fun and important part of a boy's life. I know that there are much more important things that the new OOTP should include. But having the ability to generate baseball cards for our favorite players would be fun. __________________ "Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?" - Johnny Rotten (Sex Pistols), San Francisco, 14 January 1978 Last edited by Antonin; 02-21-2009 at 07:35 PM.

02-21-2009, 09:09 PM	#158
Elektranaut Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 361	I agree with Antonin! This kind of feature would improve the immersion factor so much! I'd love to have an AI that is actually 'aware' of the ongoing pennant and play off scenarios.....I just played out a World series where one team came from 0-3 down to level at 3-3 and then lose 3-4 in the 9th inning of the 7th game........not a mention anywhere in the 'news'.

02-21-2009, 09:15 PM	#159
Elektranaut Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 361	If your'e talking about 1 single feature then for me it is a realistic trading AI

02-22-2009, 11:12 PM	#160
JohnnyBench5 Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 4	OOTP10 Wish List I would love to see the following posted by a previous poster: Bring agents into the picture. Different agents would have different styles (some would go for top dollar, some for maximum contract length, some might have better relationships with one team vs. another, etc.). A player's choice of agents would become a factor in determining whether you want to extend or trade him. Signing bonus demands for players coming out of high school/college. The very best (and greediest) of these could demand a major league contract. These demands would be known before the draft took place. Again, these players would be represented by agents and teams would have the ability to negotiate the demands down. Allow free agents to be shopped around like they would be in real life. If Team X makes an offer, that player's agent should be on the horn to other interested teams saying, "We've got this offer on the table; can you beat it?" In fact, certain agents should make claims like that even if there really isn't an offer on the table (hello, Scott Boras!). Make it about more than just money. Other factors that should be influencing a player's decision on where to sign could include what role the team promises him, special contract clauses (plane tickets, a personal trainer/interpreter, etc.), the record of the team, the reputation of the team in terms of how they treat players, etc. Some of this is already in the game but isn't communicated as well as it could be. Inject more personality into the negotiation process. We have personality traits in the game; let's put them to greater use. Give us some more dialogue reflecting a player's personality, mood and reactions to offer. Even further, give us multiple choice response options to players (i.e. "Player X says he wants assurances he'll be the starting 1B. Would you like to respond by A.) Promising he'll start at 1B, B.) Offering to start him at a different position, C.) Telling him he'll have to accept a bench role?") In addition, Improved trade AI. More emphasis on manager and coaching styles. Managers have more impact on a teams performance. Does the managing style and player personalities fit each other? Be able to sign a veteran to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. While your at it, improve spring training component. More realistic and detailed. I am glad to see that the arbitration process is improved and more realistic. That was the only component that Front Office Baseball Manager was ahead of OOTP 9. My opinion Have the ability to ask owner to increase budget in order to make a big trade down the stretch. GM should have more dialogue with owner about different things. Just keep adding things to make it as realistic as possible. Thanks Marcus for all the enjoyment you provide to your customers!