Make My Decision For Me: Should I Implement a Draft Lottery?

Doc_Giggle · 06-18-2021, 01:39 AM

By using an online draft lottery generator, weighted by record, of the non-playoff teams, probably just for the first round.

I've been weighing this in my mind for a bit and it seems like it could add an interesting element to my game. I don't think the AI can tank quite like I can with my human will power, so it seems cheap for me to push myself up a couple of spots in the draft via "playing the kids". But by sucking you are increasing your odds of a higher pick, but with it not being a sure thing I can play out my games with more integrity. And though my team often sucks, I'm never "worst in the league" bad, so it would be cool to get the chance at the #1 pick every now and then.

Thoughts? Anyone else tried this for solo leagues?

hfield007 · 06-18-2021, 02:42 AM

I've used one the last 5 or 6 years playing OOTP. it adds a lot of excitement to my game's.

Bobfather · 06-18-2021, 03:39 AM

Sounds like you have already made up your mind. It's your league play however gives you the most satisfaction.

ThePride87 · 06-18-2021, 02:21 PM

Geez, only 2 votes? Come on people, help a guy out.

I said traditional just because I hate having a good time.

venflaalachi · 06-18-2021, 03:51 PM

I've never been a big fan of draft lotteries, but it sounds like you want to add one.

Reed · 06-18-2021, 06:52 PM

Doesn't the game have a random function? Just click that and move the playoff teams to the end of the draft order. At one time the game had a random function but I haven't looked for it in the last few versions. Seems it would be much quicker unless you just want to do a weighted lottery.

ezpkns34 · 06-18-2021, 07:23 PM

I vote for you to let the OOTP determine your draft order after every season

GTAltman · 08-13-2021, 11:03 AM

The only reason to implement a Draft Lottery is to deter tanking for the #1 pick.

Several things.
First, this isn't hockey, basketball or football where players come in top level ready.
Second, you're moving the needle where tanking begins to ALL teams tanking, which is no different than a team going from 6th to 5th place. Here's what I mean. Say bottom 5 teams can get lottery chances for the #1 pick. The teams you have to watch tanking are the 5th and 6th place team.

Last. The team that could use the #1 pick the most is probably the worst team in the league. Giving a team in the middle the top pick is a kick in the onions.

But hey, you asked for opin's....this was mine.
It's your league, do as you please.

Rosco Peabody · 08-13-2021, 01:51 PM

Sounds cool!

BirdWatcher · 08-13-2021, 02:36 PM

OOTP is a game (yeah, yeah, I know, Captain Obvious.)
Point is- if this sounds fun to you then you should absolutely do it.

brotherblues · 08-13-2021, 06:40 PM

Try it a few seasons. If/when you become dissatisfied with it then just go back to default. Lots of rules in MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, etc go into a trial period before being kept or being scrapped.

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06-18-2021, 06:52 PM	#6
Reed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 2,339	Doesn't the game have a random function? Just click that and move the playoff teams to the end of the draft order. At one time the game had a random function but I haven't looked for it in the last few versions. Seems it would be much quicker unless you just want to do a weighted lottery. Last edited by Reed; 06-18-2021 at 06:54 PM.

08-13-2021, 11:03 AM	#8
GTAltman Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 344	The only reason to implement a Draft Lottery is to deter tanking for the #1 pick. Several things. First, this isn't hockey, basketball or football where players come in top level ready. Second, you're moving the needle where tanking begins to ALL teams tanking, which is no different than a team going from 6th to 5th place. Here's what I mean. Say bottom 5 teams can get lottery chances for the #1 pick. The teams you have to watch tanking are the 5th and 6th place team. Last. The team that could use the #1 pick the most is probably the worst team in the league. Giving a team in the middle the top pick is a kick in the onions. But hey, you asked for opin's....this was mine. It's your league, do as you please. __________________ PBAL Commissioner http://statsplus.net/PBAL

08-13-2021, 01:51 PM	#9
Rosco Peabody All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,092	Sounds cool! __________________ . Been playing since OOTP '08 Avatar is a picture of me drawn by one of my students a few years ago (My real name is not Rosco, nor do I live anywhere near Peabody)

08-13-2021, 02:36 PM	#10
BirdWatcher Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 4,263	OOTP is a game (yeah, yeah, I know, Captain Obvious.) Point is- if this sounds fun to you then you should absolutely do it. __________________ The Denver Brewers of the W.P. Kinsella League-- The fun starts here(1965-1971: https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=289570 And continues here (1972-1976): https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=300500 On we go (1977- 1979): https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=314601 For ongoing and more random updates on the WPK:https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=325147, https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=330717

06-18-2021, 01:39 AM	#1
Doc_Giggle Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 38	Make My Decision For Me: Should I Implement a Draft Lottery? By using an online draft lottery generator, weighted by record, of the non-playoff teams, probably just for the first round. I've been weighing this in my mind for a bit and it seems like it could add an interesting element to my game. I don't think the AI can tank quite like I can with my human will power, so it seems cheap for me to push myself up a couple of spots in the draft via "playing the kids". But by sucking you are increasing your odds of a higher pick, but with it not being a sure thing I can play out my games with more integrity. And though my team often sucks, I'm never "worst in the league" bad, so it would be cool to get the chance at the #1 pick every now and then. Thoughts? Anyone else tried this for solo leagues?

06-18-2021, 02:42 AM	#2
hfield007 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,713	I've used one the last 5 or 6 years playing OOTP. it adds a lot of excitement to my game's.

06-18-2021, 03:39 AM	#3
Bobfather All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Boston Ma. Posts: 1,635	Sounds like you have already made up your mind. It's your league play however gives you the most satisfaction.

06-18-2021, 02:21 PM	#4
ThePride87 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 100	Geez, only 2 votes? Come on people, help a guy out. I said traditional just because I hate having a good time.

06-18-2021, 03:51 PM	#5
venflaalachi Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 292	I've never been a big fan of draft lotteries, but it sounds like you want to add one.

06-18-2021, 07:23 PM	#7
ezpkns34 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 730	I vote for you to let the OOTP determine your draft order after every season

08-13-2021, 06:40 PM	#11
brotherblues All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2020 Posts: 658	Try it a few seasons. If/when you become dissatisfied with it then just go back to default. Lots of rules in MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, etc go into a trial period before being kept or being scrapped.