Do you play out or sim spring training? - Page 2

Orioles · 04-01-2016, 10:48 PM

I sim spring training, play all regular season games out. Biggest thing I try to do in spring training, is train some of the players at different or new positions.

Trebro · 04-01-2016, 11:51 PM

I sim a week at a time, usually without a full complement of players (so like 40 instead of 60) because of the lack of extra games. (I really hope ootp18 adds extra ST games--I think that's something MLB/Historical folks would use a lot, and help fiction at same time.)

I set up three depth charts, each starting every third day. I put 6 men in the rotation and have "use more often" for any pitcher on the bubble, you know, your AAAA guys.

After 1 week, I cut anyone the AI isn't using at all who I don't plan to take north, trusting them to know who's a total scrub.
After 2 weeks, I cut down again, usually going to every other day play, and adjusting the "use more often guys"
After 3 weeks, I cut anyone I know I'm not keeping, save a 3rd catcher.
After 4 weeks, I "set" my roster, and give them the final week to get in tune/adjust batting order.

Then I either play out OR sim month to month, depending on my mood. Last year, I was big on playing out. This year, at the tail end of my OOTP 16 usage, I was simming again, because I got tired of hitting "1" for a bit. we'll see how 17 goes.

Lockdog · 04-02-2016, 12:27 AM

My preference is GM only, so all games are simmed.

Mike D · 04-02-2016, 12:46 AM

I play out all Spring Training games, then sim the season and playoffs.

SirMichaelJordan · 04-02-2016, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lockdog

My preference is GM only, so all games are simmed.

Watching/reading the game play out is really addicting as a gm.

tejdog1 · 04-02-2016, 01:39 AM

I set it to maximum length, set the roster to maximum length, then call up anyone and everyone with a potential of 50 or better, and they start every game until the final 10. Doesn't matter if they were in the GCL, or Appy, or wherever, they play ML ST. When there's 10 games left, they all go down to their various clubs, and the regulars play the final 10 to tune up for the regular season.

I sim ST tho. I could never play them all out. Just hearing reporting on ST drives me bonkers IRL. I can't imagine.

Pineywoods OOTPer · 04-02-2016, 10:43 AM

Done both....

04-02-2016, 12:46 AM	#24
Mike D Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In a van, down by the river Posts: 2,802	I play out all Spring Training games, then sim the season and playoffs. __________________ Sometimes the best laid plans will never get you laid the way you plan.

04-02-2016, 01:39 AM	#26
tejdog1 All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 1,648	I set it to maximum length, set the roster to maximum length, then call up anyone and everyone with a potential of 50 or better, and they start every game until the final 10. Doesn't matter if they were in the GCL, or Appy, or wherever, they play ML ST. When there's 10 games left, they all go down to their various clubs, and the regulars play the final 10 to tune up for the regular season. I sim ST tho. I could never play them all out. Just hearing reporting on ST drives me bonkers IRL. I can't imagine. __________________ It's amazing How you make your face just like a wall How you take your heart and turn it off How I turn my head and lose it all And it's unnerving How just one move puts me by myself There you go just trusting someone else Now I know I put us both through hell ~Matchbox 20, "Leave" Everyone knows it's spelled "TRAID", not trade

04-02-2016, 10:43 AM	#27
Pineywoods OOTPer All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: White Oak, Texas Posts: 721	Done both.... __________________ The Pineywoods OOTPer Senior Office Manager, 13th Circle of Heck.

04-01-2016, 10:48 PM	#21
Orioles Minors (Single A) Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 60	I sim spring training, play all regular season games out. Biggest thing I try to do in spring training, is train some of the players at different or new positions.

04-01-2016, 11:51 PM	#22
Trebro All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 754	I sim a week at a time, usually without a full complement of players (so like 40 instead of 60) because of the lack of extra games. (I really hope ootp18 adds extra ST games--I think that's something MLB/Historical folks would use a lot, and help fiction at same time.) I set up three depth charts, each starting every third day. I put 6 men in the rotation and have "use more often" for any pitcher on the bubble, you know, your AAAA guys. After 1 week, I cut anyone the AI isn't using at all who I don't plan to take north, trusting them to know who's a total scrub. After 2 weeks, I cut down again, usually going to every other day play, and adjusting the "use more often guys" After 3 weeks, I cut anyone I know I'm not keeping, save a 3rd catcher. After 4 weeks, I "set" my roster, and give them the final week to get in tune/adjust batting order. Then I either play out OR sim month to month, depending on my mood. Last year, I was big on playing out. This year, at the tail end of my OOTP 16 usage, I was simming again, because I got tired of hitting "1" for a bit. we'll see how 17 goes.

04-02-2016, 12:27 AM	#23
Lockdog Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 263	My preference is GM only, so all games are simmed.