Am I being silly...

javajeff · 04-18-2004, 06:14 PM

if I like to manage the games? How do most of you play? I get the impression that many people here are simming years or playing some sort of career based game. I guess a year could take a long time managing the games, but it is fun to me.

Regards,

javajeff

treedom · 04-18-2004, 06:18 PM

Nah, the beauty of this game is that it allows you to play it in so many different ways. There are many others who like to play out every single game, and if that's what you find to be the most fun, then there's nothing silly about that.

BTW, for the record, I rarely play out any games. I like playing the role of GM more than manager.

BigDuVall · 04-18-2004, 06:18 PM

I usually just sim the games. Usually just one week at a time, then do roster edits, trades, FA pick-ups, etc.

javajeff · 04-18-2004, 06:20 PM

I can see myself playing in GM leagues or simming seasons over the winter. Right now, fantasy baseball has my attention for 6 months, and I am enjoying the managing features of OOTP6 for a quick game over coffee in the morning. :-)

matskralc · 04-18-2004, 06:21 PM

I play the opening game of the season, and then sim by the week. If I make the playoffs, I play those games out.

Steve Kuffrey · 04-18-2004, 06:21 PM

I play out zbout 90% of my game and still have a league going that I started using OOTP3. I'm in the year 2009 right now.

javajeff · 04-18-2004, 06:24 PM

Is it my imagination, or is the play game option much better? I am seeing more types of plays. The options seem the same since I last played this series in STB 2003. I am getting good variety in the manage/play game option.

Regards,

javajeff

jbmagic · 04-18-2004, 06:27 PM

when u guys sims. weeky, monthly etc.....do u guys setup the team stragedy of you human control team? for team offense and defense tendencies and individual players tendencies? any tips?

and for sim options what do you recommend to have yes and no on?

what things u check on and do when you sim weekly and it stops simming..

thanks

Sweed · 04-18-2004, 06:48 PM

My first game was v4. I tried simming a historical league and playing out a current one. I quickly tired of the sim league as I felt no connection with my team. I have been playing 100% of my games and am about to hit 2008. My plan is to get each new edition and import my ongoing dynasty and just keep playing every game. It may take a long time to do but when I look back now at my first WS win in 2002 I can totally relate to what happened in that season. Who was injured, trades I made to shore up the team, injuries overcome etc.

I average right at 3 seasons played per version but mostly play from opening day until shortly after the WS. This year though I ran out of gas when that "Cub fan" knocked the ball away from Alou

and hadn't played until v6 came out this week.

I know everybody has their own way of playing the game and that's what makes it great. I just find it more rewarding one game at a time.

bbergin76 · 04-18-2004, 06:48 PM

I play out all my games and I'm currently in 2013. I don't know if I'll convert that to OOTP6 or just start a new league.

Twins34 · 04-18-2004, 07:00 PM

No it not silly. I play with myself all the time. i simming only a litle and never my team the Twins only other teams. I like manage my team.

04-18-2004, 06:14 PM	#1
javajeff Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 25	Am I being silly... if I like to manage the games? How do most of you play? I get the impression that many people here are simming years or playing some sort of career based game. I guess a year could take a long time managing the games, but it is fun to me. Regards, javajeff

04-18-2004, 06:18 PM	#2
treedom Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Transylvania Posts: 2,900	Nah, the beauty of this game is that it allows you to play it in so many different ways. There are many others who like to play out every single game, and if that's what you find to be the most fun, then there's nothing silly about that. BTW, for the record, I rarely play out any games. I like playing the role of GM more than manager. __________________ A rake and a roustabout.

04-18-2004, 06:18 PM	#3
BigDuVall Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Augusta, SC Posts: 84	I usually just sim the games. Usually just one week at a time, then do roster edits, trades, FA pick-ups, etc. __________________ HFTC - Florida Marlins

04-18-2004, 06:21 PM	#5
matskralc Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,076	I play the opening game of the season, and then sim by the week. If I make the playoffs, I play those games out. __________________ Well, they have a saying here in Texas ... but they probably don't have it in California, so never mind. OTBL - Pennsylvania Fightin' Amish ABC - Pittsburgh Puma OCHO - Pittsburgh Pirates EBU - Commissioner

04-18-2004, 06:21 PM	#6
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,023	I play out zbout 90% of my game and still have a league going that I started using OOTP3. I'm in the year 2009 right now. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

04-18-2004, 06:20 PM	#4
javajeff Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 25	I can see myself playing in GM leagues or simming seasons over the winter. Right now, fantasy baseball has my attention for 6 months, and I am enjoying the managing features of OOTP6 for a quick game over coffee in the morning. :-)

04-18-2004, 06:24 PM	#7
javajeff Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 25	Is it my imagination, or is the play game option much better? I am seeing more types of plays. The options seem the same since I last played this series in STB 2003. I am getting good variety in the manage/play game option. Regards, javajeff

04-18-2004, 06:27 PM	#8
jbmagic Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,417	when u guys sims. weeky, monthly etc.....do u guys setup the team stragedy of you human control team? for team offense and defense tendencies and individual players tendencies? any tips? and for sim options what do you recommend to have yes and no on? what things u check on and do when you sim weekly and it stops simming.. thanks

04-18-2004, 06:48 PM	#10
bbergin76 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 242	I play out all my games and I'm currently in 2013. I don't know if I'll convert that to OOTP6 or just start a new league.

04-18-2004, 07:00 PM	#11
Twins34 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 27	No it not silly. I play with myself all the time. i simming only a litle and never my team the Twins only other teams. I like manage my team.