The only baseball sim I've ever gotten addicted to... - Page 3

endgame · 06-23-2011, 05:45 PM

gehrig, on your question about starting a league with a 'bad' scout, it's one of the few exceptions I make to the 'whatever happens, happens' dictum I adhere to in the game. Assuming we're talking about the inaugural, if your philosophy is to start with at least adequate or better - and you don't always get that on league creation, you're right - I don't have any problem with mitigating tools with an appropriate balance applied. In the case you've described, edit the scout's abilities to what you deem is acceptable and as a consequence, assign a compensatory penalty proportionate to your adjustment.

The coupling can be infinite in its possibilities. Some, IMHO, realistic exchanges: for each level of accuracy I increase my scout, deduct 750K from my development allowance; for each level I increase the scout's talent/s, increase his salary by X dollars and/or add to the length of his contract; increase his awareness at the major league level, decrease it at the international level, etc... Ultimately, your call, with balance and integrity in mind. As I said, it's a rare incident that allows me to depart from allowing the game's dictated destiny to prevail.

Edit: I'd better add that you do need to exercise caution on what that investment actually returns. The ratings and estimates given in the pool are not impervious to change- sometimes drastic -once you advance to the next day. If the teams don't have any players, an accurate assessment of any global nature can't be relied upon. The overall is a best guess by your scout based on a dynamic pool and it may or may not be realized in the selection of those players. Again, only my

Edit: I should add you'll need to run a re-scout in order to implement those changes.

gbmoore121 · 06-23-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by gehrig38

FWIW the league, my first real league, I have my fictional team as a powerhouse in, is in year 25+ if I remember right, been fun as hell to sim.
I allow the league to auto play and I play every inning of every game my team plays, and manage the organization day to day.

Wow! 25 years playing everying inning is incredible.

CubbyFan23 · 06-23-2011, 05:56 PM

Welcome aboard, Curt!

Syd Thrift · 06-23-2011, 06:03 PM

The only thing that would make the OP more awesome is if he admitted that every season he renamed one of the players on one of the teams Doug Glanville and went into the editor and gave him 1s across the board and then forced his team to start him in center field every day of every game and then phoned the real Doug Glanville every week to inform him that he is currently batting .074 in 362 at-bats and has -14 WAR.

(ah crap, I think I just fanboyed after all)

Sweed · 06-23-2011, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gehrig38

FWIW the league, my first real league, I have my fictional team as a powerhouse in, is in year 25+ if I remember right, been fun as hell to sim.
I allow the league to auto play and I play every inning of every game my team plays, and manage the organization day to day.

I also play every inning of every game for my team. It is the only way I can play and feel connected to my team and players.

I'm in year 20 of my league, it's taken me from v4 (2002) 'til now to get there. Between work, family, and real life I get in 2 to 3 seasons per version.

KowboyKoop · 06-23-2011, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweed

I also play every inning of every game for my team. It is the only way I can play and feel connected to my team and players.

I'm in year 20 of my league, it's taken me from v4 (2002) 'til now to get there. Between work, family, and real life I get in 2 to 3 seasons per version.

I got through 13 seasons [120 game season] playing every inning in one calender year.

Yes I am unemployed.

phenom · 06-23-2011, 06:59 PM

So, has anyone called gehrig38 'Kurt'?

I think Marcus should.

vnork · 06-23-2011, 07:00 PM

Hey Markus, you think we could get an option to disable QuesTec in the next patch?

JohnHoward · 06-23-2011, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweed

I also play every inning of every game for my team. It is the only way I can play and feel connected to my team and players.

I'm in year 20 of my league, it's taken me from v4 (2002) 'til now to get there. Between work, family, and real life I get in 2 to 3 seasons per version.

Yep, me too. I started a league in 6.5 and carried it through to 9, putting in 40 seasons (2005-2045) playing every inning of every game. That's a lot of pitching changes.

phenom · 06-23-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by gbmoore121

Wow! 25 years playing everying inning is incredible.

He's obviously not a golfer.

ramblin_man · 06-23-2011, 08:08 PM

Do we have confirmation that the OP is indeed curt schilling? I wonder how many members here are famous to some degree without the forum being the wiser. Infamous myself. PM me curt, us celebs need to stick together and refrain from philandering with the general populace.

Dutchy · 06-23-2011, 08:16 PM

I thought we were supposed to treat him like any other average man.

Maybe we shouldn't ask questions on whether he's really Curt Schilling or not. Just answer his question and find a solution to his problem. I think that's what's most important.

ramblin_man · 06-23-2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutchy

Maybe we shouldn't ask questions on whether he's really Curt Schilling or not. Just answer his question and find a solution to his problem. I think that's what's most important.

Ill decide whats important relative to myself, but thank you for opining. I love the smell. If you'll notice my post count you will undoubtedly conclude that the mere act of posting is out of character for the ramblin man and posting twice in such a limited time frame would beg the question: What is wrong with our friend RM? Well ill ease the burden of speculation; the ramblin man is out of medication. Proceed with caution and forgive him his transgressions.

RBLwebguy · 06-23-2011, 09:03 PM

Creative consultant ;-)

This truly is a great game! Now you need to get an online league going with some of my favorite Sox players. Is Kevin Millar a gamer ;-)

TGN · 06-23-2011, 09:05 PM

I think this is about the best compliment anyone could ask for, however I hope OOTP doesn't cut into Kingdoms of Amalur...

BradC · 06-23-2011, 09:14 PM

We have independent confirmation that he is indeed Curt Schilling.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramblin_man

Do we have confirmation that the OP is indeed curt schilling? I wonder how many members here are famous to some degree without the forum being the wiser. Infamous myself. PM me curt, us celebs need to stick together and refrain from philandering with the general populace.

The Wolf · 06-23-2011, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramblin_man

Do we have confirmation that the OP is indeed curt schilling? I wonder how many members here are famous to some degree without the forum being the wiser.

Probably quite a few.

The Wolf · 06-23-2011, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ramblin_man

Ill decide whats important relative to myself, but thank you for opining. I love the smell. If you'll notice my post count you will undoubtedly conclude that the mere act of posting is out of character for the ramblin man and posting twice in such a limited time frame would beg the question: What is wrong with our friend RM? Well ill ease the burden of speculation; the ramblin man is out of medication. Proceed with caution and forgive him his transgressions.

You should live where I do, we have stores that sell liquor 24/7.

ramblin_man · 06-23-2011, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wolf

You should live where I do, we have stores that sell liquor 24/7.

'Medical'

marijuana is the medicine i was referring to, but you are letting me hijack this thread so i digress.

Syd Thrift · 06-23-2011, 09:36 PM

I am Emmitt Smith.

06-23-2011, 05:45 PM	#41
endgame Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 16,842	gehrig, on your question about starting a league with a 'bad' scout, it's one of the few exceptions I make to the 'whatever happens, happens' dictum I adhere to in the game. Assuming we're talking about the inaugural, if your philosophy is to start with at least adequate or better - and you don't always get that on league creation, you're right - I don't have any problem with mitigating tools with an appropriate balance applied. In the case you've described, edit the scout's abilities to what you deem is acceptable and as a consequence, assign a compensatory penalty proportionate to your adjustment. The coupling can be infinite in its possibilities. Some, IMHO, realistic exchanges: for each level of accuracy I increase my scout, deduct 750K from my development allowance; for each level I increase the scout's talent/s, increase his salary by X dollars and/or add to the length of his contract; increase his awareness at the major league level, decrease it at the international level, etc... Ultimately, your call, with balance and integrity in mind. As I said, it's a rare incident that allows me to depart from allowing the game's dictated destiny to prevail. Edit: I'd better add that you do need to exercise caution on what that investment actually returns. The ratings and estimates given in the pool are not impervious to change- sometimes drastic -once you advance to the next day. If the teams don't have any players, an accurate assessment of any global nature can't be relied upon. The overall is a best guess by your scout based on a dynamic pool and it may or may not be realized in the selection of those players. Again, only my Edit: I should add you'll need to run a re-scout in order to implement those changes. __________________ "Try again. Fail again. Fail better." -- Samuel Beckett _____________________________________________ Last edited by endgame; 06-24-2011 at 03:09 PM.

06-23-2011, 06:59 PM	#47
phenom Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Near the Great Wall. On the GOOD side. Posts: 3,767	So, has anyone called gehrig38 'Kurt'? I think Marcus should. __________________ reported

06-23-2011, 05:56 PM	#43
CubbyFan23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 2,257	Welcome aboard, Curt!

06-23-2011, 07:00 PM	#48
vnork Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2	Hey Markus, you think we could get an option to disable QuesTec in the next patch?

06-23-2011, 08:08 PM	#51
ramblin_man Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 19	Do we have confirmation that the OP is indeed curt schilling? I wonder how many members here are famous to some degree without the forum being the wiser. Infamous myself. PM me curt, us celebs need to stick together and refrain from philandering with the general populace.

06-23-2011, 08:16 PM	#52
Dutchy Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The Hague (City of International Justice), The Netherlands. Posts: 197	I thought we were supposed to treat him like any other average man. Maybe we shouldn't ask questions on whether he's really Curt Schilling or not. Just answer his question and find a solution to his problem. I think that's what's most important.

06-23-2011, 09:03 PM	#54
RBLwebguy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 5,162	Creative consultant ;-) This truly is a great game! Now you need to get an online league going with some of my favorite Sox players. Is Kevin Millar a gamer ;-)

06-23-2011, 09:05 PM	#55
TGN Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 12	I think this is about the best compliment anyone could ask for, however I hope OOTP doesn't cut into Kingdoms of Amalur...