anybody ever think of writing a book on ther dynasty?

jbmagic · 10-29-2004, 01:05 AM

anybody ever think of writing a book on ther dynasty based on ootp and publish it...

i think it will be a great read

seth70liz76 · 10-29-2004, 10:15 AM

In my younger (read: High School) days, I thought about doing this with an APBA league--but just didn't have the discipline. Now I have the discipline but not the talent.

Tib · 10-29-2004, 10:33 AM

I'm getting there....
http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ad.php?t=64219

canadiancreed · 10-29-2004, 01:16 PM

If I had the time, and if anyone woudl give a crap. Mostly time though

dsvitak · 10-29-2004, 02:10 PM

I believe I could eventually crank out a book.

Bubba Jones, or Cotton Love, or a new dynasty I'm getting ready to start.

The problem isn't in developing material, the OOTP game engine alone provides a significant amount of material. The issues are the VERY small fanbase of text-based baseball sims, as well as the concept of making money off of this game.

I don't think Markus would like that very much.

Tib's dynasty is excellent, as are several others in this dynasty thread. Many of them would make excellent stories.

How 'bout we get together, and write a book of short stories?

Jazzmosis · 10-29-2004, 02:16 PM

Tib's story alone has pushed 90 pages, and mine, (http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ad.php?t=71962) which is basically a spin off of Tib's, has surpassed 30.

And some of these other dynasties are well past 50 pages...

Matt from TN · 10-29-2004, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dsvitak

IHow 'bout we get together, and write a book of short stories?

That would be fun. Time Warp has nearly 50 years of history to fall back on already, and many, many interesting characters.

dsvitak · 10-29-2004, 02:45 PM

I would think that 50 pages of forum posts, minus the stats and filler, would likely be around 20 text pages or so.

I'm game!

TC Dale · 10-29-2004, 02:55 PM

I think Henry, Tiger Fan, and Warren Peters are some of the most prolific stylistic writers we have. I believe that these three along with others could really make it a great read..

Tiger Fan · 10-29-2004, 03:32 PM

Thanks for the compliment, TC. I would definately be interested in contributing but I think my writing style is far closer to a newspaper reporter than a novelist.

Tib · 10-29-2004, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dsvitak

The issues are the VERY small fanbase of text-based baseball sims, as well as the concept of making money off of this game.

So true. To my mind it would have to be a stand alone endeavor, with the hook being that OOTP was the inspiration/plot source.

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Tib's dynasty is excellent, as are several others in this dynasty thread. Many of them would make excellent stories.

Thanks, and I agree. I think Time Warp, Bubba Jones and Patrick O'Farrell are particularly rich in character and nuance.

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How 'bout we get together, and write a book of short stories?

Now that is an interesting idea... Many diverse stories coming from one source and showcasing the "sim-based fiction" genre might be enough of a novelty to gain attention, at least with gamers.

Alpha · 10-29-2004, 07:08 PM

A book of short stories - I'd probably buy it. However, as good as these dynasty reports are, I'm not sure there's enough substance for one long novel.

TC Dale · 10-29-2004, 08:47 PM

You might be surprised. I believe I could write a good story of one of these dynasties, if I could follow along for a while... in depth. It is not that hard really.

canadiancreed · 10-29-2004, 10:13 PM

I know that Short Hop could be a good novel, and Time Warp, with a bit of fleshing out, could be a series. Hell with enouhg of an imagination, you could make a whole book jut on one year alone I'd bet!

10-29-2004, 01:05 AM	#1
jbmagic Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,417	anybody ever think of writing a book on ther dynasty? anybody ever think of writing a book on ther dynasty based on ootp and publish it... i think it will be a great read

10-29-2004, 10:15 AM	#2
seth70liz76 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,634	In my younger (read: High School) days, I thought about doing this with an APBA league--but just didn't have the discipline. Now I have the discipline but not the talent. __________________ It was a mistake to come back.

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canadiancreed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11,660	If I had the time, and if anyone woudl give a crap. Mostly time though __________________ PT21 PT22

10-29-2004, 02:16 PM	#6
Jazzmosis All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2004 Location: The London you've never heard of Posts: 505	Tib's story alone has pushed 90 pages, and mine, (http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ad.php?t=71962) which is basically a spin off of Tib's, has surpassed 30. And some of these other dynasties are well past 50 pages... __________________ Florida Marlins GM, Netsports League - 2004 NL Champs, 2008 + 2013 Champions, 2004, 2009-2015, 2017-2021, 2024-2028 NLE Division Crown Mark Jazzington's Managerial Career - worth a read Thanks to Tib for the inspiration to write it.

10-29-2004, 02:55 PM	#9
TC Dale Global Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,987	I think Henry, Tiger Fan, and Warren Peters are some of the most prolific stylistic writers we have. I believe that these three along with others could really make it a great read.. __________________ ----------------------------------

10-29-2004, 10:33 AM	#3
Tib All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Paso Robles, CA Posts: 995	I'm getting there.... http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ad.php?t=64219

10-29-2004, 02:10 PM	#5
dsvitak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,414	I believe I could eventually crank out a book. Bubba Jones, or Cotton Love, or a new dynasty I'm getting ready to start. The problem isn't in developing material, the OOTP game engine alone provides a significant amount of material. The issues are the VERY small fanbase of text-based baseball sims, as well as the concept of making money off of this game. I don't think Markus would like that very much. Tib's dynasty is excellent, as are several others in this dynasty thread. Many of them would make excellent stories. How 'bout we get together, and write a book of short stories?

10-29-2004, 02:45 PM	#8
dsvitak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,414	I would think that 50 pages of forum posts, minus the stats and filler, would likely be around 20 text pages or so. I'm game!

10-29-2004, 03:32 PM	#10
Tiger Fan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 9,873	Thanks for the compliment, TC. I would definately be interested in contributing but I think my writing style is far closer to a newspaper reporter than a novelist. __________________ Cliff Markle HOB1 greatest pitcher 360-160, 9 Welch Awards, 11 WS titles

10-29-2004, 07:08 PM	#12
Alpha Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: England Posts: 30	A book of short stories - I'd probably buy it. However, as good as these dynasty reports are, I'm not sure there's enough substance for one long novel. __________________ "The Germans are such a cruel and inhuman race, they have no word for fluffy." - Blackadder Goes Forth

10-29-2004, 08:47 PM	#13
TC Dale Global Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,987	You might be surprised. I believe I could write a good story of one of these dynasties, if I could follow along for a while... in depth. It is not that hard really. __________________ ----------------------------------

10-29-2004, 10:13 PM	#14
canadiancreed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11,660	I know that Short Hop could be a good novel, and Time Warp, with a bit of fleshing out, could be a series. Hell with enouhg of an imagination, you could make a whole book jut on one year alone I'd bet! __________________ PT21 PT22