Difficulties are more interesting than being wildly successful

Brad K · 07-16-2025, 06:02 PM

I couldn't make a post nearly as fun as this one with a runaway first place team. I'm in second place.

My SPs keep the games close. When I get a lead, they give it back.

My RPs have great ERAs. They shut the door after the inherited runners score.

I'm leading the NL with 688 runs scored... 7 in clutch situations.

Yet the real reason for being in second place is that I'm 3-10 against the first place team.

And I've done this with four starting position players combining to miss two seasons worth of games!

(It's a lot more interesting since I bumped up short term injuries.)

WhiskyTango · 07-16-2025, 06:24 PM

What change did you make to short term injuries and what differences have you noticed (guessing obviously more subs/deeper bench)?

Brad K · 07-16-2025, 06:32 PM

I bumped short term up to modern day (I'm in 1980). I also have fatigue on high. It makes things more interesting.

Before the change I'd generally have 32-34 players on the 40 man roster. Now I'm typically around 37-38.

Brad K · 07-16-2025, 10:56 PM

Ha! Now I'm 4-12 against the first place team.

David Watts · 07-17-2025, 08:45 AM

I've actually upped injuries to Very High for both short term and long term in my current random debut.

Brad K · 07-17-2025, 11:55 AM

Wow. I'm sure I'm not ready for that.

Zooerp · 07-17-2025, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

I've actually upped injuries to Very High for both short term and long term in my current random debut.

Would love to see how the All-Time leaderboards played out in that one.

David Watts · 07-17-2025, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Zooerp

Would love to see how the All-Time leaderboards played out in that one.

Only in the 11th season. Just started using the very high for the last two seasons.

jksander · 07-18-2025, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

Only in the 11th season. Just started using the very high for the last two seasons.

My first thought when I read of your settings ...

Too brutal for my blood ...

Brad K · 07-18-2025, 05:24 PM

David is brave.

David Watts · 07-18-2025, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Brad K

David is brave.

I don't manage or gm, so guys being hurt doesn't really effect me. It just makes looking at player histories more interesting.

Brad K · 07-18-2025, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

I don't manage or gm, so guys being hurt doesn't really effect me. It just makes looking at player histories more interesting.

Whatever you're doing injuries makes it more interesting. I found play with default for injuries I got almost none in the 50s and 60s.

07-16-2025, 06:02 PM	#1
Brad K Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,657 Infractions: 0/2 (3)	Difficulties are more interesting than being wildly successful I couldn't make a post nearly as fun as this one with a runaway first place team. I'm in second place. My SPs keep the games close. When I get a lead, they give it back. My RPs have great ERAs. They shut the door after the inherited runners score. I'm leading the NL with 688 runs scored... 7 in clutch situations. Yet the real reason for being in second place is that I'm 3-10 against the first place team. And I've done this with four starting position players combining to miss two seasons worth of games! (It's a lot more interesting since I bumped up short term injuries.) __________________ . Pirates Play Moneyball 1951-2008 Ratings and League Totals Modifiers A new pre-calc file! (Applause!) Settings and Auto-calc Popular Opinions and Undisputable Facts The cover up is usually more damaging than the original act.

07-16-2025, 06:32 PM	#3
Brad K Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,657 Infractions: 0/2 (3)	I bumped short term up to modern day (I'm in 1980). I also have fatigue on high. It makes things more interesting. Before the change I'd generally have 32-34 players on the 40 man roster. Now I'm typically around 37-38. __________________ . Pirates Play Moneyball 1951-2008 Ratings and League Totals Modifiers A new pre-calc file! (Applause!) Settings and Auto-calc Popular Opinions and Undisputable Facts The cover up is usually more damaging than the original act.

07-16-2025, 10:56 PM	#4
Brad K Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,657 Infractions: 0/2 (3)	Ha! Now I'm 4-12 against the first place team. __________________ . Pirates Play Moneyball 1951-2008 Ratings and League Totals Modifiers A new pre-calc file! (Applause!) Settings and Auto-calc Popular Opinions and Undisputable Facts The cover up is usually more damaging than the original act.

07-17-2025, 11:55 AM	#6
Brad K Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,657 Infractions: 0/2 (3)	Wow. I'm sure I'm not ready for that. __________________ . Pirates Play Moneyball 1951-2008 Ratings and League Totals Modifiers A new pre-calc file! (Applause!) Settings and Auto-calc Popular Opinions and Undisputable Facts The cover up is usually more damaging than the original act.

07-18-2025, 05:24 PM	#10
Brad K Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2016 Location: St Petersburg Florida USA Posts: 6,657 Infractions: 0/2 (3)	David is brave. __________________ . Pirates Play Moneyball 1951-2008 Ratings and League Totals Modifiers A new pre-calc file! (Applause!) Settings and Auto-calc Popular Opinions and Undisputable Facts The cover up is usually more damaging than the original act.

07-16-2025, 06:24 PM	#2
WhiskyTango Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2025 Posts: 220 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	What change did you make to short term injuries and what differences have you noticed (guessing obviously more subs/deeper bench)?

07-17-2025, 08:45 AM	#5
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 9,598 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	I've actually upped injuries to Very High for both short term and long term in my current random debut.