Fun While It Lasted - Page 2

Orcin · 11-08-2018, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Galeg

I've got 3 diamonds, 2 golds, and 5 silvers and I can barely maintain .500. In the future I am seriously considering just selling all of the good cards I get to get a better overall team. The difference in performance is overrated.

I am shooting for a balanced gold/silver team with no weaknesses.

pstrickert · 11-08-2018, 01:29 PM

Some people will spend more $ and it'll give them an advantage, sure. But it doesn't guarantee that they can't be beat. Other people, choosing to spend little or no $, enjoy the challenge of doing more with less. Success feels that much better. IRL, the Oakland A's had a great season despite their low payroll. The same thing can be done in PT, I have no doubt.

Whoofe · 11-08-2018, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

The open beta so far has shown one thing: Stacked teams can lose, and "average" teams can win. The ratings of the cards are not that far apart, and this is baseball after all. If you look for underrated cards, be smart in the Auction House and have a proper strategy for your team, then you will be able to rise to the top leagues and be competitive there, without spending a dime, even against people who spend thousands of $$ on their teams. I am 100% sure about that. And hey, how much fun can it be to kick some whale-butt, hm? I guess a ton

I have a 68 rated player that's 4th in our league in WAR

he's probly due for a slump, but still...

Scoman · 11-08-2018, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Whoofe

I have a 68 rated player that's 4th in our league in WAR

he's probly due for a slump, but still...

That statement really means nothing without knowing the overall quality of opponents.

Whoofe · 11-08-2018, 02:35 PM

I would imagine its not much different than the quality of any other league is they were all randomly set up, and its likely some people have gotten lucky with PP and others have not

I am 12 games behind in the division but fighting for a wild card spot

Stinson · 11-08-2018, 02:42 PM

I'm definitely gonna take a wait-and-see approach with this one. The pay-to-win is certainly there, but as others have said, there's also promotion/relegation which should keep things sorted.

Clavette · 11-08-2018, 02:51 PM

I'm gonna spend $20 and my team will likely still be mostly silvers

David Watts · 11-08-2018, 02:55 PM

Okay, shouldn't we have another thread complaining about how some people have more free time than others and therefore might have better teams because of it?

Should we not have leagues only for retired people?

I'm married and I think I may at some point have to talk to my wife or go somewhere with her. Doesn't this put me at a disadvantage?

Scoman · 11-08-2018, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

Okay, shouldn't we have another thread complaining about how some people have more free time than others and therefore might have better teams because of it?

Should we not have leagues only for retired people?

I'm married and I think I may at some point have to talk to my wife or go somewhere with her. Doesn't this put me at a disadvantage?

I'm all for the 60 and over league....

Orcin · 11-08-2018, 03:56 PM

I am in for a seniors league. How about a cranky old man league? Oh wait, that's the same league.

stl jason · 11-08-2018, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

Okay, shouldn't we have another thread complaining about how some people have more free time than others and therefore might have better teams because of it?

Should we not have leagues only for retired people?

I'm married and I think I may at some point have to talk to my wife or go somewhere with her. Doesn't this put me at a disadvantage?

on the bright side, even if you go somewhere with her, your team will keep playing while you're gone.

just opened my starter packs last night, put a team together and threw them to the wolves.... there's a good chance they could have 0 wins after almost a day of sims; but I try to look on the positive side.... at least I can't be fired

Markus Heinsohn · 11-08-2018, 04:18 PM

OK, I think this thread has run its course

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11-08-2018, 01:29 PM	#22
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,112	Some people will spend more $ and it'll give them an advantage, sure. But it doesn't guarantee that they can't be beat. Other people, choosing to spend little or no $, enjoy the challenge of doing more with less. Success feels that much better. IRL, the Oakland A's had a great season despite their low payroll. The same thing can be done in PT, I have no doubt.

11-08-2018, 02:35 PM	#25
Whoofe All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 590	I would imagine its not much different than the quality of any other league is they were all randomly set up, and its likely some people have gotten lucky with PP and others have not I am 12 games behind in the division but fighting for a wild card spot

11-08-2018, 02:42 PM	#26
Stinson Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 257	I'm definitely gonna take a wait-and-see approach with this one. The pay-to-win is certainly there, but as others have said, there's also promotion/relegation which should keep things sorted.

11-08-2018, 02:51 PM	#27
Clavette Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Connecticut Posts: 371	I'm gonna spend $20 and my team will likely still be mostly silvers

11-08-2018, 02:55 PM	#28
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 10,211 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Okay, shouldn't we have another thread complaining about how some people have more free time than others and therefore might have better teams because of it? Should we not have leagues only for retired people? I'm married and I think I may at some point have to talk to my wife or go somewhere with her. Doesn't this put me at a disadvantage?

11-08-2018, 03:56 PM	#30
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,890	I am in for a seniors league. How about a cranky old man league? Oh wait, that's the same league.