very minor bug in pbp gameplay

WLight · 01-30-2003, 07:24 PM

Setup: OOTP4.2b, fictional league, 2004 (do I need to be more specific?)
Game Situation: Guy on first. 0 or 1 out.
What happens: Batter lines out to 3B. Pbp says the fielder makes the catch, "the runner is too far off the bag! [third baseman] simply steps on the bag for the out! Double play!" (rough quote).

I've seen this happen a couple times. Can't recall if I've seen it happen to runners on any bag but first. I understand that it probably doesn't create a disadvantage since it would happen to my opponents as frequently in the long run as it does to me (although of course I don't remember any cases of my opponents getting screwed, just cases where it's me banging my head on the monitor), but it's still pretty frustrating.

Sorry if this has been asked before, I poked around but couldn't find anything. I'm new and not too familiar with this forum. Used search and went back about 60 days but saw nothing on this problem. If anyone has any input I'd appreciate it.

WLight · 04-20-2003, 12:33 AM

This happens in 5.10 as well. Exactly as I described above. Man on first, batter lines out to 3B, 3B steps on "the bag" or tags "the runner" for a double play despite the guy he's doubling up being all the way across the diamond.

Steve Kuffrey · 04-20-2003, 12:47 AM

Known issue, thanks.

WLight · 04-20-2003, 07:27 PM

Ah, sorry. Thanks Steve.

Doctor Drew · 04-22-2003, 01:59 PM

I had my third baseman (Elias) field a bunt with runners on first and second, then throw to third to get the lead runner. Mind you, he threw it to Elias. I thought that was odd.

Bill Broadhurst · 04-22-2003, 02:42 PM

Steve,

How about this situation? Bases loaded, tie game, fewer than two out, bottom ninth, ground ball to the first baseman (or any other infielder, for that matter), and the stated individual throws to....first for the out--with the winning run scoring??? Had this happen to me last night. Very frustrating.

Goodness, the right play is obvious, of course. Is this a known issue as well? I appreciate your answer.

Bill

dbacks · 04-22-2003, 04:59 PM

You need to have your infield in in order to turn the DP. What will happen (or at least what should happen) is the infielder will throw home for out no. 1, and then the catcher will throw to first in an attempt to gun down the runner.

01-30-2003, 07:24 PM	#1
WLight Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: CA Posts: 314	very minor bug in pbp gameplay Setup: OOTP4.2b, fictional league, 2004 (do I need to be more specific?) Game Situation: Guy on first. 0 or 1 out. What happens: Batter lines out to 3B. Pbp says the fielder makes the catch, "the runner is too far off the bag! [third baseman] simply steps on the bag for the out! Double play!" (rough quote). I've seen this happen a couple times. Can't recall if I've seen it happen to runners on any bag but first. I understand that it probably doesn't create a disadvantage since it would happen to my opponents as frequently in the long run as it does to me (although of course I don't remember any cases of my opponents getting screwed, just cases where it's me banging my head on the monitor), but it's still pretty frustrating. Sorry if this has been asked before, I poked around but couldn't find anything. I'm new and not too familiar with this forum. Used search and went back about 60 days but saw nothing on this problem. If anyone has any input I'd appreciate it.

04-20-2003, 12:47 AM	#3
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,023	Known issue, thanks. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

04-20-2003, 12:33 AM	#2
WLight Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: CA Posts: 314	This happens in 5.10 as well. Exactly as I described above. Man on first, batter lines out to 3B, 3B steps on "the bag" or tags "the runner" for a double play despite the guy he's doubling up being all the way across the diamond.

04-20-2003, 07:27 PM	#4
WLight Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: CA Posts: 314	Ah, sorry. Thanks Steve.

04-22-2003, 01:59 PM	#5
Doctor Drew Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 55	I had my third baseman (Elias) field a bunt with runners on first and second, then throw to third to get the lead runner. Mind you, he threw it to Elias. I thought that was odd.

04-22-2003, 02:42 PM	#6
Bill Broadhurst Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 13	Steve, How about this situation? Bases loaded, tie game, fewer than two out, bottom ninth, ground ball to the first baseman (or any other infielder, for that matter), and the stated individual throws to....first for the out--with the winning run scoring??? Had this happen to me last night. Very frustrating. Goodness, the right play is obvious, of course. Is this a known issue as well? I appreciate your answer. Bill

04-22-2003, 04:59 PM	#7
dbacks Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,735	You need to have your infield in in order to turn the DP. What will happen (or at least what should happen) is the infielder will throw home for out no. 1, and then the catcher will throw to first in an attempt to gun down the runner.