How is the new season going? - Page 21

BoofBonser26 · 11-21-2018, 10:47 AM

Started the season out 14-7, came home from work to see a Silver achievement! Oh, what incredible feat did someone accomplish?

"Break a 10-game losing streak"

And below that, a bronze achievement for breaking a 6-game streak (I believe).

Team must have gone something like 1-16 yesterday. First to worst in the division.

Still having fun though!

Whoofe · 11-21-2018, 10:49 AM

at least your cloud has a silver lining

Maddox · 11-21-2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BoofBonser26

Started the season out 14-7, came home from work to see a Silver achievement! Oh, what incredible feat did someone accomplish?

"Break a 10-game losing streak"

And below that, a bronze achievement for breaking a 6-game streak (I believe).

Team must have gone something like 1-16 yesterday. First to worst in the division.

Still having fun though!

Bummer, breaking a 9 game losing streak was a bronze achievement. Almost makes me wish that I had lost one more.

Almost.

Leo_The_Lip · 11-21-2018, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo_The_Lip

Is there any way to learn the results of the Class A League Championship last night? I played in it, but everything was wiped this morning. It is as if my team began this season anew.

I still do not know if I won the league or not, however I am off to dominant start with the exact team as last season (I have only pulled dross so far).

Much as in season 1, my pitching and defense lead the league in every meaningful category except k's (3rd). We have almost the highest number of DPs turned, which is very rare for a team with dominant pitching. Only the Stengel Yankees did it routinely.

stl jason · 11-21-2018, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo_The_Lip

I still do not know if I won the league or not, however I am off to dominant start with the exact team as last season (I have only pulled dross so far).

Much as in season 1, my pitching and defense lead the league in every meaningful category except k's (3rd). We have almost the highest number of DPs turned, which is very rare for a team with dominant pitching. Only the Stengel Yankees did it routinely.

you can scroll through the results and see who won:

http://challenge.ootpdevelopments.co...n3_finals.html

One Post Wonder · 11-21-2018, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Josquin

Well, the ballpark guy in your division has only one lefty hitter on his roster, and 8 guys in the bullpen, so he's not really maximizing his platoon flexibility on the road.

I've seen some questionable lineups from the ballpark guys. One guy set up an extreme lefty ballpark and all-righthanded rotation.

Needless to say, when my lineup full of switch-hitters went in there for a three game series, it was a bloodbath.

Yes, even the guy in my division has a lefty in his rotation which surprised me.

His team is generally pretty much how I pictured a ballpark team to look like (which isn't the same as how you guys are picturing one). Inflexible and weak on the road.

I have to say though, even though he's not the most optimized example of such a team, he's still right on my tail. So maybe I have been underestimating this strategy. I'll need to play around with my ballpark during the "real" game.

zrog2000 · 11-21-2018, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by One Post Wonder

Yes, even the guy in my division has a lefty in his rotation which surprised me.

His team is generally pretty much how I pictured a ballpark team to look like (which isn't the same as how you guys are picturing one). Inflexible and weak on the road.

I have to say though, even though he's not the most optimized example of such a team, he's still right on my tail. So maybe I have been underestimating this strategy. I'll need to play around with my ballpark during the "real" game.

I'm thinking about maximizing everything about hitting from both sides of the plate just to try to rack up achievements. There seems to be a lot more to be gained from hitting than pitching. That's what the #1 team in my league right now has done and he's 43-14 right now. I'm 6 games out with a pretty damn good 37-20 record. Sucks that I'm in the same division. His entire team has a .910 OPS.

One Post Wonder · 11-21-2018, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by zrog2000

I'm thinking about maximizing everything about hitting from both sides of the plate just to try to rack up achievements. There seems to be a lot more to be gained from hitting than pitching. That's what the #1 team in my league right now has done and he's 43-14 right now. I'm 6 games out with a pretty damn good 37-20 record. Sucks that I'm in the same division. His entire team has a .910 OPS.

This guy must be allowing a ton of runs, and how is his bullpen not being burned out?

I was going to go the other way, maximizing pitching. Partly because I just plain like pitching, partly because it would earn more pp than being neutral, partly because this would allow me to have a small bullpen and give me more flexibility in my lineup.

zrog2000 · 11-21-2018, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by One Post Wonder

This guy must be allowing a ton of runs, and how is his bullpen not being burned out?

I was going to go the other way, maximizing pitching. Partly because I just plain like pitching, partly because it would earn more pp than being neutral, partly because this would allow me to have a small bullpen and give me more flexibility in my lineup.

His bullpen is pretty fine. His starters all have ERA's over 4, except Pedro. It looks like he has really slow hooks for everyone. His starters have more IP than mine, but I cannot get my freaking rotation right. AI will not handle my starting pitchers right no matter what I do and I've tried everything.

Here are the # of starts for my SP:

#1 15
#2 11
#3 9
#4 14
#5 9

One Post Wonder · 11-21-2018, 01:54 PM

I've seen other people commenting about the rotation. Mine is working as it should be, but your situation is bizarre and without injuries there's no explanation for it. That's gotta be frustrating when the playoffs roll around especially.

Let's say that there's 5 games all in a row with no break. Would it be possible in this game for a guy to throw a ton of pitches then still have some fatigue when it is his turn again? Is there anything odd about your #3 guy?

I won't insult your intelligence by asking if you have SP pitching in relief or if there's something switched to 'AI control' in your settings. Those are the only other things I can think of.

I'm using 'highest rested'. Are you using 'strict'? Maybe there's a bug there.

zrog2000 · 11-21-2018, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by One Post Wonder

I've seen other people commenting about the rotation. Mine is working as it should be, but your situation is bizarre and without injuries there's no explanation for it. That's gotta be frustrating when the playoffs roll around especially.

Let's say that there's 5 games all in a row with no break. Would it be possible in this game for a guy to throw a ton of pitches then still have some fatigue when it is his turn again? Is there anything odd about your #3 guy?

I won't insult your intelligence by asking if you have SP pitching in relief or if there's something switched to 'AI control' in your settings. Those are the only other things I can think of.

I'm using 'highest rested'. Are you using 'strict'? Maybe there's a bug there.

I've tried everything. Using Strict, occasionally highest rested.

One Post Wonder · 11-21-2018, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by zrog2000

I've tried everything. Using Strict, occasionally highest rested.

Have you tried swapping out your #3 with a different player? Maybe it's related to the card.

Germaniac · 11-21-2018, 03:01 PM

After raiding the AH instead of getting zero out of my packs my team is clicking on all cylinders ...

Okay, getting Gerrit Cole in my latest gold pack didn't hurt

38-24 and leading the Sigma Theta C East

Germaniac · 11-21-2018, 03:02 PM

Oh, and I got this card

vyshka · 11-22-2018, 02:13 AM

2nd season in a row where we've played .500 ball April - June. Currently at 42-40, but I don't see us having another 54-27 run in the 2nd half. At least I finally got someone in the #5 spot that isn't sporting a 9.0+ era, like the first two guys I tried this year.

Galeg · 11-22-2018, 08:27 AM

17-66 -307 RDiff

...thousand yard stare

Leo_The_Lip · 11-22-2018, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by stl jason

you can scroll through the results and see who won:

http://challenge.ootpdevelopments.co...n3_finals.html

Where did you find this? I looked around and saw nothing like it.

Orcin · 11-22-2018, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Leo_The_Lip

Where did you find this? I looked around and saw nothing like it.

Easy to miss if you read the forum like me... search for new posts. It is a sticky thread at the top of the Perfect Team forum.

Griever20 · 11-22-2018, 11:34 AM

Good news, I'm 46-36 and happy with most parts of the team. Bad news, I'm 14.5 games behind a super stacked team owned by this Lukas Berger dude, and 7.5 games behind in the Wild Card race. Guess for playoff purposes, this season may be a writeoff.

Edit: On the plus side, I won 86 Matt Carpenter on bid.

steveseig · 11-22-2018, 12:21 PM

[QUOTE=Leo_The_Lip;4394516]I still do not know if I won the league or not, however I am off to dominant start with the exact team as last season (I have only pulled dross so far).

In the customize team design section there is a history tab. Lets you know how you finished the season. No box score, but at least you will know if you won or not.

11-21-2018, 03:01 PM	#413
Germaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Frankenthal, Germany Posts: 3,059	After raiding the AH instead of getting zero out of my packs my team is clicking on all cylinders ... Okay, getting Gerrit Cole in my latest gold pack didn't hurt 38-24 and leading the Sigma Theta C East __________________ I'm going to have to meet my Maker some day. And if He asks me why I didn't let this boy play, and I say it's because he's black, that might not be a satisfactory answer. Happy Chandler, 1947

11-21-2018, 03:02 PM	#414
Germaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Frankenthal, Germany Posts: 3,059	Oh, and I got this card Attached Images __________________ I'm going to have to meet my Maker some day. And if He asks me why I didn't let this boy play, and I say it's because he's black, that might not be a satisfactory answer. Happy Chandler, 1947

11-22-2018, 11:34 AM	#419
Griever20 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dortmund, Germany Posts: 3,727	Good news, I'm 46-36 and happy with most parts of the team. Bad news, I'm 14.5 games behind a super stacked team owned by this Lukas Berger dude, and 7.5 games behind in the Wild Card race. Guess for playoff purposes, this season may be a writeoff. Edit: On the plus side, I won 86 Matt Carpenter on bid. __________________ The Montreal Expos... Exposing the New MLB? MLB 2015 - Being the Brewmaster(ended) MLB 2013: The Blue Jays That Never Were(concluded)

11-22-2018, 12:21 PM	#420
steveseig Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 10	History [QUOTE=Leo_The_Lip;4394516]I still do not know if I won the league or not, however I am off to dominant start with the exact team as last season (I have only pulled dross so far). In the customize team design section there is a history tab. Lets you know how you finished the season. No box score, but at least you will know if you won or not.

11-21-2018, 10:47 AM	#401
BoofBonser26 Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 357	Started the season out 14-7, came home from work to see a Silver achievement! Oh, what incredible feat did someone accomplish? "Break a 10-game losing streak" And below that, a bronze achievement for breaking a 6-game streak (I believe). Team must have gone something like 1-16 yesterday. First to worst in the division. Still having fun though!

11-21-2018, 10:49 AM	#402
Whoofe All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 590	at least your cloud has a silver lining

11-21-2018, 01:54 PM	#410
One Post Wonder All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 538	I've seen other people commenting about the rotation. Mine is working as it should be, but your situation is bizarre and without injuries there's no explanation for it. That's gotta be frustrating when the playoffs roll around especially. Let's say that there's 5 games all in a row with no break. Would it be possible in this game for a guy to throw a ton of pitches then still have some fatigue when it is his turn again? Is there anything odd about your #3 guy? I won't insult your intelligence by asking if you have SP pitching in relief or if there's something switched to 'AI control' in your settings. Those are the only other things I can think of. I'm using 'highest rested'. Are you using 'strict'? Maybe there's a bug there.

11-22-2018, 02:13 AM	#415
vyshka Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 393	2nd season in a row where we've played .500 ball April - June. Currently at 42-40, but I don't see us having another 54-27 run in the 2nd half. At least I finally got someone in the #5 spot that isn't sporting a 9.0+ era, like the first two guys I tried this year.

11-22-2018, 08:27 AM	#416
Galeg Major Leagues Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 405	17-66 -307 RDiff ...thousand yard stare