Bring back keeping track of first hit/home run, etc...And fielding engine suggestion

BadluckinOOTP · 01-25-2013, 04:55 PM

This was in the OOTP14 thread, but I think both suggestions are deserving of a new thread.

The pre-SI era OOTP games used to keep track of the date and opposing pitcher of milestone hits. It was a very nice cosmetic touch, and doesn't seem like it would be hard to re-implement.

When a player starts to play a new position, he should quickly get to the point where he is passable. (assuming it isn't a catcher moving to centerfield, but rather a left fielder to right field, etc...) But still take a whole season to max out his rating there. If I decided to play Mike Trout in left field, he shouldn't be a 1 for the first month. If Trout is a 20 (out of 20) in centerfield, and I play him in left for a month. He should initially be around a 10, and a quick rise upward before maxing out at a 20+.

I also wish position ratings would degenerate, and then be built back up with playing time there. If a player has been at second exclusively for 5 years, he shouldn't still have the same rating at shortstop over those five years. Then, after, say 20 games (depending on intelligence/work ethic/whatever, it could be more or less) he is back to this optimal rating at that position.

What do you guys think?

AESP_pres · 01-25-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by BadluckinOOTP

The pre-SI era OOTP games used to keep track of the date and opposing pitcher of milestone hits.

That was before my day, but this is certainly something I would like to see in the game.

silvam14 · 01-25-2013, 06:03 PM

I remember this and would like to see it again

OutS|der · 01-26-2013, 04:38 AM

yes i always enjoyed seeing that

The Wolf · 01-26-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by AESP_pres

That was before my day, but this is certainly something I would like to see in the game.

Same here. Don't recall seeing it, but more records are always better.

BadluckinOOTP · 01-28-2013, 05:18 PM

What do you guys think about the fielding suggestions?

t-bone shuffle · 01-28-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BadluckinOOTP

What do you guys think about the fielding suggestions?

Absolutely, positively agree. A players level of athleticism should be part of this equation too, which should also diminish with time.

Marinersfan51 · 01-28-2013, 11:36 PM

Yes, Yes, Yes to all of it

kingcharlesxii · 01-29-2013, 10:20 AM

The fielding suggestion is exactly how it should work, IMO.

StyxNCa · 01-29-2013, 02:47 PM

Agree with all of it.

Rockman · 01-29-2013, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BadluckinOOTP

This was in the OOTP14 thread, but I think both suggestions are deserving of a new thread.

The pre-SI era OOTP games used to keep track of the date and opposing pitcher of milestone hits. It was a very nice cosmetic touch, and doesn't seem like it would be hard to re-implement.

Don't forget the players longest HR, I used to love the streaks/records page.

philthepat · 02-01-2013, 05:15 PM

Agree with it all. The milestone thing definitely seems like something which would be pretty straightforward to re-introduce...

01-25-2013, 04:55 PM	#1
BadluckinOOTP All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: OKC Posts: 1,534	Bring back keeping track of first hit/home run, etc...And fielding engine suggestion This was in the OOTP14 thread, but I think both suggestions are deserving of a new thread. The pre-SI era OOTP games used to keep track of the date and opposing pitcher of milestone hits. It was a very nice cosmetic touch, and doesn't seem like it would be hard to re-implement. When a player starts to play a new position, he should quickly get to the point where he is passable. (assuming it isn't a catcher moving to centerfield, but rather a left fielder to right field, etc...) But still take a whole season to max out his rating there. If I decided to play Mike Trout in left field, he shouldn't be a 1 for the first month. If Trout is a 20 (out of 20) in centerfield, and I play him in left for a month. He should initially be around a 10, and a quick rise upward before maxing out at a 20+. I also wish position ratings would degenerate, and then be built back up with playing time there. If a player has been at second exclusively for 5 years, he shouldn't still have the same rating at shortstop over those five years. Then, after, say 20 games (depending on intelligence/work ethic/whatever, it could be more or less) he is back to this optimal rating at that position. What do you guys think? __________________

01-25-2013, 06:03 PM	#3
silvam14 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dedham, MA Posts: 10,167	I remember this and would like to see it again __________________ Senior "Nancy Boy" of the OOTP Boards _______________________________________________

01-28-2013, 05:18 PM	#6
BadluckinOOTP All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: OKC Posts: 1,534	What do you guys think about the fielding suggestions? __________________

01-26-2013, 04:38 AM	#4
OutS\|der Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: In A Van Down By The River Posts: 2,763 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	yes i always enjoyed seeing that

01-28-2013, 11:36 PM	#8
Marinersfan51 All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 777	Yes, Yes, Yes to all of it

01-29-2013, 10:20 AM	#9
kingcharlesxii Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,731	The fielding suggestion is exactly how it should work, IMO.

01-29-2013, 02:47 PM	#10
StyxNCa Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 3,136	Agree with all of it.

02-01-2013, 05:15 PM	#12
philthepat Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dover, UK Posts: 279	Agree with it all. The milestone thing definitely seems like something which would be pretty straightforward to re-introduce...