Official Question: How do you play OOTP? - Page 6

EMSoccerCoach · 09-21-2009, 11:40 PM

Still looking at this week for the patch?

Malleus Dei · 09-22-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spritze

I fed Schroedinger's cat to Pavlov's dog.

Did he salivate when he saw it? I figure there was half a chance.

gnomez · 09-27-2009, 11:38 PM

I play the first two months, sim June to mid-September, and finish the season and play the playoffs. I use a mix of playing the whole game and simming pitching half-innings for the first 6 innings.

SMFXR01 · 09-28-2009, 09:34 AM

I selected "other".
I tend to do a mixture depends on how I feel or sometimes the team I'm playing against.
If I play out games I use the 1 pitch Eugene Church method.

pstrickert · 09-28-2009, 12:27 PM

I think Eugene Church should've copyrighted his method.

matches malone · 09-28-2009, 12:38 PM

I play every inning of every game. Takes longer but I love working all the way through a season. I do use one-pitch mode, though.

cbbl · 10-06-2009, 03:37 PM

I "watch" every game, but allow my manager to make all the calls, so I'm essentially a simmer. From time to time I may interecede to make a certain substitution, but rarely if ever do I play with the offense or defense options.

Vinny P. · 10-06-2009, 04:40 PM

If it helps you in determining how many players play out their games, I do. I play out all 100% of every single pitch.

mm7607 · 10-06-2009, 11:57 PM

I play a fictional league. 40 games, 3 a week. I sim ALL games because if I play them I get bored after the first inning and sim it anyway. I let the AI control all of season aspects. During the season I control all the teams. I I like to expand by 2 teams every season or so but at 22 teams rebuilding the schedule each time is becoming a hassle. At this point I'm almost ready to quit and play football.

Isura · 10-07-2009, 06:20 PM

I started out playing all games with OOTP 9. I then began simulating 90%. I didn't feel there was enough immersion though. Now I usually play about 60% of games. All divisional games until September when I skip if out of the playoff race. (I like leagues with no wildcard so division games are crucial). Of course play all playoff games

Cornelius McGillicuddy · 10-07-2009, 06:57 PM

I play out some games. Mostly one pitch but sometimes switch depending on the situation. Many times I don't have time to finish the game and finish by simming.

Muzamba · 10-07-2009, 10:48 PM

This is a fascinating poll. Even after almost 350 votes, you still have "exclusively sim" and "exclusively play out" with the highest totals... and they're still almost dead even! I was one of the "minority" who posted that I sim most and only play out the most important ones. Usually, the middle-of-the-road response seems to get the most votes and the extremes get the fewest (see politics) but this poll actually shows a dip at the center. Like someone said earlier, Markus was probably hoping for more of a tilt one direction or another to help him decide which direction to shift his focus. Obviously, he's gonna hafta continue working to keep both factions satisfied!

Btw, I just as easily could have chosen "other", because I actually don't do much playing or simming at this point. About 98% of my OOTP time (for the last few years, even) has been spend between setting up my fictional uber-league, making database edits, putting together (largely incomplete) mods, and creating designs for future versions. But when I DO play, I'm almost always GM-ing. I very rarely ever manage, even when I'm playing out the games.

With all this in mind, here's some feedback that I hope will be useful...

When (if?) OOTP ever gets to the point where I feel it can effectively simulate my universe to my satisfaction, I will probably do a little more playing out of games than I currently do (although I still doubt I'll engage in much actual managing.) That's why I have so many ideas about improving the in-game screens. So much of what I love about OOTP isn't about what it IS, but what it eventually could be.

Tom the Fish · 10-08-2009, 12:40 AM

I actually find most of the stuff that happens outside of the 9 innings that matter tedious and can't wait to slog thru them to get to playing a game. I'm still frustrated that I chose the wrong poll option...

Tom

StyxNCa · 10-08-2009, 08:38 AM

I start out by getting the laptop out. Then I set it up and turn it on. Once it's booted up I click on the OOTP icon on the desktop. Once the menu page comes up I load the league, go to the schedule page and select my game. That's how I play.

View Poll Results: How do you play OOTP with your team?
I simulate all games only.	76	21.41%
I simulate 90% or more of the games.	67	18.87%
I play out only the important games and simulate the rest.	50	14.08%
I play out at least 90% of the games.	51	14.37%
I play out ALL of the games.	78	21.97%
Other, please explain.	33	9.30%
Voters: 355. You may not vote on this poll

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10-07-2009, 10:48 PM	#112
Muzamba Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,325	This is a fascinating poll. Even after almost 350 votes, you still have "exclusively sim" and "exclusively play out" with the highest totals... and they're still almost dead even! I was one of the "minority" who posted that I sim most and only play out the most important ones. Usually, the middle-of-the-road response seems to get the most votes and the extremes get the fewest (see politics) but this poll actually shows a dip at the center. Like someone said earlier, Markus was probably hoping for more of a tilt one direction or another to help him decide which direction to shift his focus. Obviously, he's gonna hafta continue working to keep both factions satisfied! Btw, I just as easily could have chosen "other", because I actually don't do much playing or simming at this point. About 98% of my OOTP time (for the last few years, even) has been spend between setting up my fictional uber-league, making database edits, putting together (largely incomplete) mods, and creating designs for future versions. But when I DO play, I'm almost always GM-ing. I very rarely ever manage, even when I'm playing out the games. With all this in mind, here's some feedback that I hope will be useful... When (if?) OOTP ever gets to the point where I feel it can effectively simulate my universe to my satisfaction, I will probably do a little more playing out of games than I currently do (although I still doubt I'll engage in much actual managing.) That's why I have so many ideas about improving the in-game screens. So much of what I love about OOTP isn't about what it IS, but what it eventually could be. __________________ "It may be nothing. But it usually is always something and more than something." - Cardinals GM John Mozeliak

10-08-2009, 12:40 AM	#113
Tom the Fish All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Jingu Stadium Posts: 510	I actually find most of the stuff that happens outside of the 9 innings that matter tedious and can't wait to slog thru them to get to playing a game. I'm still frustrated that I chose the wrong poll option... Tom __________________ "Any talk of rebelliousness has to begin with one's profound appreciation and understanding of tradition." - Lu Shoukun

09-27-2009, 11:38 PM	#103
gnomez Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2009 Location: under the sea in a submersible ship called the Flying Dutchman Posts: 135	I play the first two months, sim June to mid-September, and finish the season and play the playoffs. I use a mix of playing the whole game and simming pitching half-innings for the first 6 innings.

09-28-2009, 09:34 AM	#104
SMFXR01 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,196	I selected "other". I tend to do a mixture depends on how I feel or sometimes the team I'm playing against. If I play out games I use the 1 pitch Eugene Church method.

09-28-2009, 12:27 PM	#105
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 17,010	I think Eugene Church should've copyrighted his method.

09-28-2009, 12:38 PM	#106
matches malone Bat Boy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: tobacco road Posts: 14	I play every inning of every game. Takes longer but I love working all the way through a season. I do use one-pitch mode, though.

10-06-2009, 03:37 PM	#107
cbbl All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,179	I "watch" every game, but allow my manager to make all the calls, so I'm essentially a simmer. From time to time I may interecede to make a certain substitution, but rarely if ever do I play with the offense or defense options.

10-06-2009, 04:40 PM	#108
Vinny P. Banned Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,518 Infractions: 0/1 (4)	If it helps you in determining how many players play out their games, I do. I play out all 100% of every single pitch.

10-06-2009, 11:57 PM	#109
mm7607 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Originally from Fla, now in Ky Posts: 709	I play a fictional league. 40 games, 3 a week. I sim ALL games because if I play them I get bored after the first inning and sim it anyway. I let the AI control all of season aspects. During the season I control all the teams. I I like to expand by 2 teams every season or so but at 22 teams rebuilding the schedule each time is becoming a hassle. At this point I'm almost ready to quit and play football.

10-07-2009, 06:20 PM	#110
Isura Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 361	I started out playing all games with OOTP 9. I then began simulating 90%. I didn't feel there was enough immersion though. Now I usually play about 60% of games. All divisional games until September when I skip if out of the playoff race. (I like leagues with no wildcard so division games are crucial). Of course play all playoff games

10-07-2009, 06:57 PM	#111
Cornelius McGillicuddy Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Playing the inside game Posts: 763 Infractions: 0/1 (4)	I play out some games. Mostly one pitch but sometimes switch depending on the situation. Many times I don't have time to finish the game and finish by simming.

10-08-2009, 08:38 AM	#114
StyxNCa Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 3,136	I start out by getting the laptop out. Then I set it up and turn it on. Once it's booted up I click on the OOTP icon on the desktop. Once the menu page comes up I load the league, go to the schedule page and select my game. That's how I play.