What should I do?

low · 06-20-2010, 07:21 PM

I'm ready to start a new solo game and I can't make up my mind, so choose for me. How should I play?

ukhotstove · 06-20-2010, 07:38 PM

Fictional, makes it harder with less chance of you knowing what players will be like also throw in stats only.

Libid21 · 06-20-2010, 08:21 PM

I prefer playing with the MLB league structure and its players, but I can see how fictional leagues can appeal to some people. Personally, I think you can have the best of both worlds when you play with MLB using real rosters because you'd be rest assured that in 15-20 years, the league will be full of fictional players/coaches... but in order to get to that point, you'll still be able to play through the 'real' MLB.

MizzouRah · 06-20-2010, 10:47 PM

This time around, I did MLB but released all players and did a fantasy draft... it's been a blast!

conception · 06-20-2010, 11:12 PM

Since I designed my first fictional league, I've never gone back to playing any real-life league. It's fun to have a universe that you can do anything you want with, and not have to worry about it meshing with the real-life idea of the MLB.

King10Sooted · 06-20-2010, 11:14 PM

I always play with a real world league structure and real logos and stuff, but I use fictional players.

da commish · 06-20-2010, 11:33 PM

I like both real MLB and fictional, so I have one of each going. But if I had to choose one over the other, I don't think I could.

Killing Time · 06-21-2010, 08:52 AM

What should you do? You should decide for yourself.

jtb · 06-21-2010, 10:02 AM

A fun option is to start out at a low-level manager position say in A ball, or Rookie ball.
It is quite a challenge because the parent club GM is continuously moving players so day to day you don't know what you will have to work with.

After some time you get offers to manage other teams either in your organization or another.

oman19 · 06-21-2010, 11:45 AM

I'm a big fan of MLB + fictional players. I just make the changes that if I was commisioner I would make.

I rotate interleague games like the NFL. AL East plays NL East one year, NL Central the next, and then the NL West and then repeat.

I use a 100m salary cap in my league.

I moved the Astros to the AL West to make it a even 15 teams in both leagues with 3 divisions of 5.

Then I rollback time but use moddern settings and start my league the year the first world series happened which is 1903. Then I sim one game at a time. I set my line ups and rotations.

kev24fan · 06-21-2010, 12:36 PM

oman19: that is a cool idea. I always start in 1901 but I like to try your idea. Do you use oldtime players, current rosters or just fictional?

I am going to do this but move Rookies to the AL West then move the Astros to NL West. I think Rookies are more like an AL team.

bubba22plus · 06-21-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kev24fan

oman19: that is a cool idea. I always start in 1901 but I like to try your idea. Do you use oldtime players, current rosters or just fictional?

In his post he said fictional.

oman19 · 06-21-2010, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev24fan

oman19: that is a cool idea. I always start in 1901 but I like to try your idea. Do you use oldtime players, current rosters or just fictional?

Thanks I like the way the league works for me. I use fictional players. Just think fictional makes it harder and I won't drive myself crazy when Babe Ruth doesn't play like Babe Ruth.

Childress · 06-21-2010, 02:07 PM

I've gone the fictional route. Which I believe OOTP is basically all about. Lately, I built my own 1950s league, 16 teams, with customized logos and uniforms. I prefer having fewer organizations to deal, as well as the lighter micro-management with the high stamina pitching staffs.

Here are two of my teams; the New York Nitros and the Colorado Rapids:

kckid4u · 06-21-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Killing Time

What should you do? You should decide for yourself.

Yeah, if he was on "The Price is Right" stage, he'd be one of those guys looking out to his wife so she could tell him what to do.

Le Grande Orange · 06-21-2010, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by oman19

I rotate interleague games like the NFL. AL East plays NL East one year, NL Central the next, and then the NL West and then repeat.

MLB actually does this itself, though its rotation of interleague games is complicated by the fact it retains the 'traditional rivals' matchups each year.

oman19 · 06-21-2010, 02:46 PM

You know LGO I'm glad you said that. When MLB first introduced interleague play I thought for sure I remember them saying that they were going to use a format like the NFL's. Then I think they decided to go the route to ensure you see Yankees vs Mets, White Sox vs Cubs, Dodger vs Angels, A's vs Giants etc.

Did they decide to go with the regional rivalry idea every year after they saw it was popular the first year or was that the plan all along? For some reason I seem to remember that they decided to go with the regional rivalry thing after the fact.

Le Grande Orange · 06-21-2010, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oman19

Did they decide to go with the regional rivalry idea every year after they saw it was popular the first year or was that the plan all along? For some reason I seem to remember that they decided to go with the regional rivalry thing after the fact.

The 'traditional rivals' thing was always intended to be there from the start (you can find interleague play proposals from the early 1970s calling for four or six games between such rivals; the proposals never went anywhere because the NL wasn't interested).

When interleague play was first started, it paired up the same divisions from each league, e.g. East vs. East, Central vs. Central, and West vs. West. MLB then started rotating the interleague games between divisions in 2002, but retaining each year the 'traditional rival' matchups, e.g. Yankess vs. Mets, Cubs vs. White Sox, etc. Though of course, not every club has a 'traditional rival' which only adds another layer of complexity (and imbalance) in how interleague games are apportioned each season.

Killing Time · 06-21-2010, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kckid4u

Yeah, if he was on "The Price is Right" stage, he'd be one of those guys looking out to his wife so she could tell him what to do.

ROFL

"Honey? Honey, what should I doooooooooo?"

low · 06-22-2010, 01:01 AM

Hardly.

View Poll Results: Which type of league should I try?
MLB + real players	10	16.13%
MLB + fictional players	9	14.52%
Fictional league and players	35	56.45%
Historical league	7	11.29%
Other (post)	1	1.61%
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06-20-2010, 07:21 PM	#1
low Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 6,276	What should I do? I'm ready to start a new solo game and I can't make up my mind, so choose for me. How should I play? Last edited by low; 06-20-2010 at 07:25 PM.

06-21-2010, 12:36 PM	#11
kev24fan Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 497	oman19: that is a cool idea. I always start in 1901 but I like to try your idea. Do you use oldtime players, current rosters or just fictional? I am going to do this but move Rookies to the AL West then move the Astros to NL West. I think Rookies are more like an AL team. Last edited by kev24fan; 06-21-2010 at 01:05 PM.

06-21-2010, 02:07 PM	#14
Childress Minors (Double A) Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 180	I've gone the fictional route. Which I believe OOTP is basically all about. Lately, I built my own 1950s league, 16 teams, with customized logos and uniforms. I prefer having fewer organizations to deal, as well as the lighter micro-management with the high stamina pitching staffs. Here are two of my teams; the New York Nitros and the Colorado Rapids: Attached Images

06-21-2010, 02:46 PM	#17
oman19 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Area Posts: 1,343	You know LGO I'm glad you said that. When MLB first introduced interleague play I thought for sure I remember them saying that they were going to use a format like the NFL's. Then I think they decided to go the route to ensure you see Yankees vs Mets, White Sox vs Cubs, Dodger vs Angels, A's vs Giants etc. Did they decide to go with the regional rivalry idea every year after they saw it was popular the first year or was that the plan all along? For some reason I seem to remember that they decided to go with the regional rivalry thing after the fact. Last edited by oman19; 06-21-2010 at 02:49 PM.

06-20-2010, 07:38 PM	#2
ukhotstove Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North of England Gods Country Posts: 7,175	Fictional, makes it harder with less chance of you knowing what players will be like also throw in stats only.

06-20-2010, 08:21 PM	#3
Libid21 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 540	I prefer playing with the MLB league structure and its players, but I can see how fictional leagues can appeal to some people. Personally, I think you can have the best of both worlds when you play with MLB using real rosters because you'd be rest assured that in 15-20 years, the league will be full of fictional players/coaches... but in order to get to that point, you'll still be able to play through the 'real' MLB.

06-20-2010, 10:47 PM	#4
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,266	This time around, I did MLB but released all players and did a fantasy draft... it's been a blast!

06-20-2010, 11:12 PM	#5
conception All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,150	Since I designed my first fictional league, I've never gone back to playing any real-life league. It's fun to have a universe that you can do anything you want with, and not have to worry about it meshing with the real-life idea of the MLB.

06-20-2010, 11:14 PM	#6
King10Sooted Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Windsor, NY Posts: 44	I always play with a real world league structure and real logos and stuff, but I use fictional players.

06-20-2010, 11:33 PM	#7
da commish All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 558	I like both real MLB and fictional, so I have one of each going. But if I had to choose one over the other, I don't think I could.

06-21-2010, 10:02 AM	#9
jtb All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 595	A fun option is to start out at a low-level manager position say in A ball, or Rookie ball. It is quite a challenge because the parent club GM is continuously moving players so day to day you don't know what you will have to work with. After some time you get offers to manage other teams either in your organization or another.

06-21-2010, 11:45 AM	#10
oman19 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Area Posts: 1,343	I'm a big fan of MLB + fictional players. I just make the changes that if I was commisioner I would make. I rotate interleague games like the NFL. AL East plays NL East one year, NL Central the next, and then the NL West and then repeat. I use a 100m salary cap in my league. I moved the Astros to the AL West to make it a even 15 teams in both leagues with 3 divisions of 5. Then I rollback time but use moddern settings and start my league the year the first world series happened which is 1903. Then I sim one game at a time. I set my line ups and rotations.

06-22-2010, 01:01 AM	#20
low Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 6,276	Hardly.