Player Agents

Noone_Uknow · 02-28-2018, 02:28 PM

I was just wondering if there were any plans to ever include player agents in the game going forward?

Similar to the personalities, I could see a model where some agents are quick to get their players signed; whereas others are out maximize the AAV, while others may try to get a longer term...

It could also make the arbitration process a lot more interesting (i.e. some agents will recommend their clients go to arbitration no matter what).

What do others think?

Rosco Peabody · 02-28-2018, 03:43 PM

Now THIS would be an interesting addition. Much more than someone's suggestion of adding base coaches.

Although I think this may be solved a little bit by the Greed listing

T-Bone · 02-28-2018, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Noone_Uknow

I was just wondering if there were any plans to ever include player agents in the game going forward?

Similar to the personalities, I could see a model where some agents are quick to get their players signed; whereas others are out maximize the AAV, while others may try to get a longer term...

It could also make the arbitration process a lot more interesting (i.e. some agents will recommend their clients go to arbitration no matter what).

What do others think?

It is an interesting concept but I have two concerns:

1. How difficult is it to code - I would not want it to bump other improvements.

2. I am afraid it would be a little too random. I'm not sure how to control that, but that is one of the things that bothers me about the morale - it just seems so random.

Noone_Uknow · 02-28-2018, 03:52 PM

I agree that it's somewhat handled by Greed, but I could also see it as more than that - almost like a multiplier effect. Who would you draft - the 5 tool player who is greedy and has a really tough agent; or the next best guy who is also greedy but has a more team-friendly agent....

I have no idea what coding would be required, although I can already see a lot a negative comments about having agents the same way there are complaints about personalities today

http://1865987047.rsc.cdn77.org/boar...lies/wink2.gif

Given how great and realistic the game is already, it's just another dimension that I would add to my nice to have list!

DB930 · 02-28-2018, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Noone_Uknow

I agree that it's somewhat handled by Greed, but I could also see it as more than that - almost like a multiplier effect. Who would you draft - the 5 tool player who is greedy and has a really tough agent; or the next best guy who is also greedy but has a more team-friendly agent....

But isn't that basically modeled already, with signability rating?

Noone_Uknow · 02-28-2018, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DB930

But isn't that basically modeled already, with signability rating?

I wold see it as making it a bit deeper than simply meeting the player demand...

I have no idea of the coding involved, but you could ultimately have an Agent <-> GM rating, where agents may prefer GMs that they have dealt with in the past (i.e. meeting player expectations for playing time; ease of contract negotiations/extensions, etc.)

For years, the Blue Jays had an unwritten policy of never signing Scott Boras clients; and given the way the free agent market has gone this year, I was just thinking that having agents in the game would add another level.

r0nster · 02-28-2018, 04:57 PM

when negotiating contracts you are dealing with the agent anyways. It would be more or less a cosmetic thing ... at least my opinion anyways

dave1927p · 02-28-2018, 07:13 PM

the agents work for the players making it always their decision so I agree it would basically only be cosmetic...but one thing I would say is that I would love to be the agent in an Agent Mode. That would be fun.

Markus Heinsohn · 03-01-2018, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by r0nster

when negotiating contracts you are dealing with the agent anyways. It would be more or less a cosmetic thing ... at least my opinion anyways

Yes, I agree...

r0nster · 03-01-2018, 01:09 PM

OMG Markus agrees with me OMG OMG first time ever LOLOL. Sorry had to comment and be silly about it.

Seriously You and your team have continuously done well since day one new ideas and love how you guys sneak in a few things in each version as well. KEEP IT UP and Thanks again. I always talk about you guys in Michigan and Florida and got a few to get OOTP. A few friends afraid to be addicted as I am (playing since real year 2000 or 2001 I forgot which year)

02-28-2018, 02:28 PM	#1
Noone_Uknow Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 58	Player Agents I was just wondering if there were any plans to ever include player agents in the game going forward? Similar to the personalities, I could see a model where some agents are quick to get their players signed; whereas others are out maximize the AAV, while others may try to get a longer term... It could also make the arbitration process a lot more interesting (i.e. some agents will recommend their clients go to arbitration no matter what). What do others think?

02-28-2018, 03:52 PM	#4
Noone_Uknow Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Mississauga, Ontario Posts: 58	I agree that it's somewhat handled by Greed, but I could also see it as more than that - almost like a multiplier effect. Who would you draft - the 5 tool player who is greedy and has a really tough agent; or the next best guy who is also greedy but has a more team-friendly agent.... I have no idea what coding would be required, although I can already see a lot a negative comments about having agents the same way there are complaints about personalities todayhttp://1865987047.rsc.cdn77.org/boar...lies/wink2.gif Given how great and realistic the game is already, it's just another dimension that I would add to my nice to have list!

02-28-2018, 07:13 PM	#8
dave1927p FHM Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brantford, ON Posts: 2,909	the agents work for the players making it always their decision so I agree it would basically only be cosmetic...but one thing I would say is that I would love to be the agent in an Agent Mode. That would be fun. __________________ IN 1964 THE LEAFS WON THE STANLEY CUP :: IT'S ALSO THE YEAR THE CANADIAN FLAG WAS DESIGNED...coincidence? Last edited by dave1927p; 02-28-2018 at 07:15 PM.

02-28-2018, 03:43 PM	#2
Rosco Peabody All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,092	Now THIS would be an interesting addition. Much more than someone's suggestion of adding base coaches. Although I think this may be solved a little bit by the Greed listing

02-28-2018, 04:57 PM	#7
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,082	when negotiating contracts you are dealing with the agent anyways. It would be more or less a cosmetic thing ... at least my opinion anyways

03-01-2018, 01:09 PM	#10
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,082	OMG Markus agrees with me OMG OMG first time ever LOLOL. Sorry had to comment and be silly about it. Seriously You and your team have continuously done well since day one new ideas and love how you guys sneak in a few things in each version as well. KEEP IT UP and Thanks again. I always talk about you guys in Michigan and Florida and got a few to get OOTP. A few friends afraid to be addicted as I am (playing since real year 2000 or 2001 I forgot which year)