Which Way Do You Prefer To Import Historical Rookies

The Game · 01-06-2014, 08:37 PM

Trying to figure out which way is the most fun/challenging when importing historical rookies. I am restarting my History of the White Sox using a Spritze DB. I am leaning towards bringing them in as FA until the 1960's, so teams with money can sign who they want. I am going to try to keep owners accurate through 2014. I stopped in 1935 just recently with just 1 WS win and 1 WS loss. I could never trade for Shoeless Joe Jackson or Eddie Collins.

scott1964 · 01-06-2014, 09:29 PM

I draft mine.

actionjackson · 01-06-2014, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by scott1964

I draft mine.

Ditto.

hefalumps · 01-06-2014, 09:42 PM

When I started playing OOTP back in version 5, I did an Orioles replay starting from 1998-2002 and imported rookies to original teams. Then I started another Orioles replay from 1970-2011, also with rookies to original teams.

With OOTP14, I started a league as the 1950 Browns, and I decided to switch to drafting real rookies. I LOVE the draft. It adds so much more realism, and while it makes me sad that guys like Eddie Murray and Cal Ripken may not eventually end up on my team, at least I'll be able to target young players I need instead of getting stuck with whatever the real Orioles that year had coming down the pipe.

Short answer: draft!

The Game · 01-06-2014, 09:48 PM

Right now I have it set up for draft. I know I had the most fun with the draft but it seemed I would get over on the AI like that because I knew who the pleyers are and what they could do where as the AI just sees the current ratings. Last time I used a draft on 13 I had won 31 of 45 championships 1871-1948. That was with the Gambo/spritze DB. I got Eddie Collins in the 3rd rd i belive. I had Ty Cobb Walter Johnson, traded for Christy Mathewson.

NYY #23 · 01-06-2014, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The Game

Right now I have it set up for draft. I know I had the most fun with the draft but it seemed I would get over on the AI like that because I knew who the pleyers are and what they could do where as the AI just sees the current ratings. Last time I used a draft on 13 I had won 31 of 45 championships 1871-1948. That was with the Gambo/spritze DB. I got Eddie Collins in the 3rd rd i belive. I had Ty Cobb Walter Johnson, traded for Christy Mathewson.

Isn't there a checkbox under the amateur draft rules to Use pre-defined value for AI to prevent that from occurring? That was my understanding of what that box was for.

I think with the alternative, having them come in as free agents, you'd have an even bigger advantage, because you could target all the top players.

The Game · 01-06-2014, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NYY #23

Isn't there a checkbox under the amateur draft rules to Use pre-defined value for AI to prevent that from occurring? That was my understanding of what that box was for.

I think with the alternative, having them come in as free agents, you'd have an even bigger advantage, because you could target all the top players.

I have never checked that before, I think. I will try it out thanx.
My goal if i were to bring them in as FA was to sim 1 day after they come in and only offer 1 player a contract per day. I also never overpay for players, one of the reasons why i suck at online leagues.

View Poll Results: Which Way Do You Prefer To import Historical Rookies?
Draft	11	68.75%
Orginal Team	3	18.75%
FA	2	12.50%
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01-06-2014, 08:37 PM	#1
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	Which Way Do You Prefer To Import Historical Rookies Trying to figure out which way is the most fun/challenging when importing historical rookies. I am restarting my History of the White Sox using a Spritze DB. I am leaning towards bringing them in as FA until the 1960's, so teams with money can sign who they want. I am going to try to keep owners accurate through 2014. I stopped in 1935 just recently with just 1 WS win and 1 WS loss. I could never trade for Shoeless Joe Jackson or Eddie Collins. __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

01-06-2014, 09:48 PM	#5
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	Right now I have it set up for draft. I know I had the most fun with the draft but it seemed I would get over on the AI like that because I knew who the pleyers are and what they could do where as the AI just sees the current ratings. Last time I used a draft on 13 I had won 31 of 45 championships 1871-1948. That was with the Gambo/spritze DB. I got Eddie Collins in the 3rd rd i belive. I had Ty Cobb Walter Johnson, traded for Christy Mathewson. __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

01-06-2014, 09:29 PM	#2
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 5,622	I draft mine. __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. PETA.....People Eating Tasty Animals.

01-06-2014, 09:42 PM	#4
hefalumps All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,374	When I started playing OOTP back in version 5, I did an Orioles replay starting from 1998-2002 and imported rookies to original teams. Then I started another Orioles replay from 1970-2011, also with rookies to original teams. With OOTP14, I started a league as the 1950 Browns, and I decided to switch to drafting real rookies. I LOVE the draft. It adds so much more realism, and while it makes me sad that guys like Eddie Murray and Cal Ripken may not eventually end up on my team, at least I'll be able to target young players I need instead of getting stuck with whatever the real Orioles that year had coming down the pipe. Short answer: draft!