I didn't like the results of 3 innings so I'm done with this game

[soxfan34]

Originally Posted by Ahil6

Start first MLB league, simulating first game, Detroit vs Minnesota. Verlander has given up 8 runs with no strikeouts in 3 innings.
That is just totally wrong, what a waste of money, if that the best "simulation" this software can do, I think I am done with buying any more versions.

hahahahahahaha

[The Wolf]

What? Nobody read anything?

For shame.

[The Wolf]

[RchW]

Originally Posted by boshk

i just mean that you do not have to worry about verlander starting the season 0-1 because Zalamnov Zipnitiopshov, Sly Bargain, Stanley Bostitch, etc are not real people.

Just don't touch Stanley's cup.

[Sweed]

Originally Posted by boshk

i just mean that you do not have to worry about verlander starting the season 0-1 because Zalamnov Zipnitiopshov, Sly Bargain, Stanley Bostitch, etc are not real people.

Yeah, not arguing at all with your assessment. I get your reasoning and understand why it takes away the "game isn't realistic" reaction that some players have. There is certainly nothing wrong with playing a fictional world to avoid expectations that may come with real players. To each their own.

It's just never been an issue in my mind. In Strat O Matic I have expectations because the player card is setup to produce certain stats\performance. In OOTP I don't have those expectations because the "card" or in OOTP terms "ratings" are alive and change over time. The fact the ratings are "alive" and a player like Verlander can tank one game or fall off the earth, ala Dantrelle Willis, is what makes OOTP the best baseball simulation in the world, IMHO. So, the thing the original poster complains about that makes OOTP unrealistic is in fact what makes OOTP realistic. Go figure

[boshk]

Originally Posted by Sweed

Yeah, not arguing at all with your assessment. I get your reasoning and understand why it takes away the "game isn't realistic" reaction that some players have. There is certainly nothing wrong with playing a fictional world to avoid expectations that may come with real players. To each their own.

It's just never been an issue in my mind. In Strat O Matic I have expectations because the player card is setup to produce certain stats\performance. In OOTP I don't have those expectations because the "card" or in OOTP terms "ratings" are alive and change over time. The fact the ratings are "alive" and a player like Verlander can tank one game or fall off the earth, ala Dantrelle Willis, is what makes OOTP the best baseball simulation in the world, IMHO. So, the thing the original poster complains about that makes OOTP unrealistic is in fact what makes OOTP realistic. Go figure

i guess thats why they play the games and dont just hand out a trophy every april

[RchW]

Originally Posted by Sweed

Yeah, not arguing at all with your assessment. I get your reasoning and understand why it takes away the "game isn't realistic" reaction that some players have. There is certainly nothing wrong with playing a fictional world to avoid expectations that may come with real players. To each their own.

It's just never been an issue in my mind. In Strat O Matic I have expectations because the player card is setup to produce certain stats\performance. In OOTP I don't have those expectations because the "card" or in OOTP terms "ratings" are alive and change over time. The fact the ratings are "alive" and a player like Verlander can tank one game or fall off the earth, ala Dantrelle Willis, is what makes OOTP the best baseball simulation in the world, IMHO. So, the thing the original poster complains about that makes OOTP unrealistic is in fact what makes OOTP realistic. Go figure

I completely agree with Sweed. Well said.

[OBSL Commish]

Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Maybe mogul is more his speed.

Or Diamond Mind. . .

[OBSL Commish]

Originally Posted by The Wolf

Maybe the good Doctor could come to his rescue. . .

[fredandres]

Originally Posted by OBSL Commish

Or Diamond Mind. . .

Or High Heat 2004.

[elfsutton]

Front Page Sports Baseball Pro or maybe even Earl Weaver would make him happy.

[ezpkns34]

My 28 year old, 2 time Cy Young winner ace went 10-15 last season w/ a 5+ ERA. I want my money back too

Signed,
Brian Sabean

[endgame]

Originally Posted by elfsutton

Front Page Sports Baseball Pro or maybe even Earl Weaver would make him happy.

Let's not miss the point here. What makes him and others like him happy is seeing numerous replies and reactions to their post, if they return to see it at all, that is. It's an arm's length internet cousin to the "Hey, y'all. Watch this."

[David Watts]

Originally Posted by endgame

Let's not miss the point here. What makes him and others like him happy is seeing numerous replies and reactions to their post, if they return to see it at all, that is. It's an arm's length internet cousin to the "Hey, y'all. Watch this."

Gets it

[js1519]

Originally Posted by endgame

Let's not miss the point here. What makes him and others like him happy is seeing numerous replies and reactions to their post, if they return to see it at all, that is. It's an arm's length internet cousin to the "Hey, y'all. Watch this."

Exactly. I'm fairly new to the board but not the game, I notice how every time some troll posts, people respond. What's the point? Obviously its either some idiot who doesn't understand concepts like sample size to even enjoy the game or just someone out to get someone's reaction to their blatant trolling.

[The Wolf]

Originally Posted by js1519

Exactly. I'm fairly new to the board but not the game, I notice how every time some troll posts, people respond. What's the point? Obviously its either some idiot who doesn't understand concepts like sample size to even enjoy the game or just someone out to get someone's reaction to their blatant trolling.

If he's just an idiot then there's no helping him, but he may simply just be ignorant, in which case I helpfully posted some links to further his education.

[da commish]

Originally Posted by The Wolf

What? Nobody read anything?

For shame.

I read the one on Evaluating Pitcher Talent and added FIP to my custom Pitchers View, which is really nice now that it doesn't revert to the default view when I switch screens.

[Andriko]

I forget who is the guy here with the sig that quotes something like the OP and says 'He is THAT guy. Don't be THAT guy.'

I also hope the OP was being humourous...

Originally Posted by Ahil6

Start first MLB league, simulating first game, Detroit vs Minnesota. Verlander has given up 8 runs with no strikeouts in 3 innings.
That is just totally wrong, what a waste of money, if that the best "simulation" this software can do, I think I am done with buying any more versions.

[Syd Thrift]

Originally Posted by phenom

Tower or laptop?

Justin Verlander has pink lines in my league.

[The Wolf]

Originally Posted by da commish

I read the one on Evaluating Pitcher Talent and added FIP to my custom Pitchers View, which is really nice now that it doesn't revert to the default view when I switch screens.

See? Somebody got something positive out of this thread.