Coaches--Am I Missing Something

[mking55]

If I remember correctly, in previous versions I could look up the type of coach I wanted and I would get a list of all those coaches (hitting for example) along with their ratings. I could then choose one and make an offer.

In this version it seems I get a list of "available personal" in no particular order and I have to go into each one to see what their ratings are.

This can't be right as it takes something quite efficient in the past and makes it a laborious pain.

What am I missing?

Thanks.

[tejdog1]

Originally Posted by mking55

If I remember correctly, in previous versions I could look up the type of coach I wanted and I would get a list of all those coaches (hitting for example) along with their ratings. I could then choose one and make an offer.

In this version it seems I get a list of "available personal" in no particular order and I have to go into each one to see what their ratings are.

This can't be right as it takes something quite efficient in the past and makes it a laborious pain.

What am I missing?

Thanks.

Did you remember to sort by occupation? And use the correct ratings screen? Coach/scout/trainer?

[mking55]

Okay, I'm stupid.

I was on the wrong coaches screen. I was looking for the coaches screen that I had in previous seasons. I found it and it wasn't easy. I fumbled my way through the manual and it took me there.

I don't recall the game being less intuitive than I find this one to be (so far).

Thanks.

[Questdog]

If you are looking for things where you thought they used to be, that has nothing to do with being intuitive or not. Being intuitive means someone with no previous knowledge can figure it out easily by using basic logic.

[stl jason]

Originally Posted by Questdog

If you are looking for things where you thought they used to be, that has nothing to do with being intuitive or not. Being intuitive means someone with no previous knowledge can figure it out easily by using basic logic.

bingo. Speaking as a 'prodigal son' of sorts to OOTP, as I started with OOTP2 way back when. Then let real life get in the way for awhile.... came back and picked up OOTP6. Real life got in the way again for many years (can't someone invent a star trek holodeck, so I can just escape that pesky real life stuff?), and emerged from the darkness once again to pick up OOTP15; so to me it's like a brand new game, yet the same basic one I remember.

Granted I've only had 6-7 hours of time to mess with it, but I haven't had any problems finding the info I want (might take a few extra pokes here and there to locate it, but it doesn't take very long). I think any issues anyone might have is just what Questdog said; they're expecting it to be where they've always found it, and that might not be the case now.

[goalieump413]

Originally Posted by mking55

Okay, I'm stupid.

I was on the wrong coaches screen. I was looking for the coaches screen that I had in previous seasons. I found it and it wasn't easy. I fumbled my way through the manual and it took me there.

I don't recall the game being less intuitive than I find this one to be (so far).

Thanks.

When I went looking for the available personnel the first time, I couldn't find it, so I'm with ya. But things move around...

My advice: Bookmark the screens you may use a bunch and may be harder to find.