Adding leagues as the universe goes on - Page 7

Zitofan75 · 05-02-2006, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Caporegime

True, but I would argue that while it would have been nice to have this feature in previous (single-universe) versions, it wasn't vital. However, now that we have the ability to sim countless leagues simultaneously, it is absolutely essential. Not to sound overly-dramatic, but this is a major oversight on the part of Markus.

It could be an oversight. Or it could be that he tried it and the damned thing couldn't be made to work and so he's holding it for a future version. We really haven't had any reason why this wasn't initially in but is now being looked at but what good is speculation?

Caporegime · 05-02-2006, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Zitofan75

It could be an oversight. Or it could be that he tried it and the damned thing couldn't be made to work and so he's holding it for a future version. We really haven't had any reason why this wasn't initially in but is now being looked at but what good is speculation?

I wasn't speculating, merely lamenting. No wild-eyed theories regarding hidden gunmen behind grassy knolls here, just abject disappointment.

Zitofan75 · 05-02-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Caporegime

I wasn't speculating, merely lamenting. No wild-eyed theories regarding hidden gunmen behind grassy knolls here, just abject disappointment.

I get it and if this doesn't get in I'll be disappointed too. Buuttt he said he'd see about putting it in, according to the testers he knows we want this badly, and so let's not get too down until we have something to get down about.

Cras · 05-02-2006, 08:51 PM

I keep hoping that the lack of word from Markus lately is because he is busy at work putting this in.

Zitofan75 · 05-02-2006, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

I keep hoping that the lack of word from Markus lately is because he is busy at work putting this in.

Me too

Zitofan75 · 05-02-2006, 08:54 PM

I can understand the lack of word though. Whether he never thought of it before people spoke up for it or whether he's been struggling all along to make it work I doubt he wants to come on here and say "I'll do it" unless he knows it's A) going to work and B) not going to mess up the rest of the game. It's much better for him to come on here one day and say "I did it" or "I didn't do it, here's why" then give us vague hints or empty promises that can't be fulfilled.

Cras · 05-02-2006, 08:55 PM

I just keep waiting for Markus to come out of the shadows,like he does,and say "It's in", and then disappear again.

Caporegime · 05-02-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Zitofan75

I get it and if this doesn't get in I'll be disappointed too. Buuttt he said he'd see about putting it in, according to the testers he knows we want this badly, and so let's not get too down until we have something to get down about.

I hear you, but the clock is ticking. As you astutely noted, a feature such as this would be extraordinarily complex & difficult to add to the game. As brilliant a programmer as Markus is, he's not a magician. I can't see him, or anyone for that matter, wanting to undertake such a monumental task less than a month before the game's released.

Caporegime · 05-02-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

I keep hoping that the lack of word from Markus lately is because he is busy at work putting this in.

Same here!

Le Grande Orange · 05-02-2006, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

I was not aware you could do this in OOTP6. I will have to check this out

It works. You cannot change the matchups for a series, but you change the schedule of games between the two opponents of a playoff series. Want to change that 2-3-2 home field rotation in a best-of-7 series to 3-4? No problem.

The game will use the altered schedule, and once a team wins the requisite four games the rest of the games (if any are remaining) are removed.

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Originally Posted by Cras

I am not sure byes would work well in baseball. The best teams would sit while everyone plays and I think they would then get rusty.

I agree, but on the other hand, MLB has allowed some fairly long breaks in the past, back in the early days of two division leagues.

In 1973, the regular season ended on Sun. Sept. 30, but the LCS didn't start until Sat. Oct. 6. That's a five day layoff. Similarly, in 1975 the regular season ended on Sun. Sept. 28 but the LCS didn't begin until Sat. Oct. 4, another five days the teams were idle. Lastly, in 1976, it was the same thing again: the regular season ended on Sun. Oct. 3 but the LCS didn't start until Sat. Oct. 9, giving the clubs five days off.

Cras · 05-02-2006, 10:26 PM

LGO, yes MLB has allowed some fairly long breaks in the past, but every team was taking those five days off. So it was still fair. I am not sure it is fair to have the other teams play and stay in form while the best teams have to stay home and just play simulated games and get full of rust.

Malleus Dei · 05-02-2006, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

I keep hoping that the lack of word from Markus lately is because he is busy at work putting this in.

Or it could be due to beer.

Zitofan75 · 05-03-2006, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Malleus Dei

Or it could be due to beer.

Mmmmmm, makes me wish I was visiting the UK again ... by blood alcohol level was always at least 5%, even when just drinking tea

spark240 · 05-05-2006, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by theobscure

I agree. That kind of a layoff would most often be a disadvantage in baseball.

Ask a real baseball manager:

When your team qualifies for the playoffs after a long regular season, which scenario would you rather have;
(1) immediately facing another qualifying team in a short series, with elimination on the table (and crippling injuries possible even for a winner), or,
(2) a few days to rest your pitchers, heal injuries, throw a rally for the fans, and play exhibitions against the farm team (to keep from getting "rusty"), while other playoff teams scrap it out and eliminate each other?

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05-02-2006, 08:55 PM	#127
Cras Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LEO Posts: 3,789	I just keep waiting for Markus to come out of the shadows,like he does,and say "It's in", and then disappear again. __________________ The Chicago White Sox 1906, 1917, 2005 World Series Champions 1900, 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919, 1959, 2005 American League Champions 2000, 2005, 2008 American League Central Division Champions 1983, 1993 American League West Division Champions OOTP \| Orbiter \| SSMS \| FSX \| LoL \| MLP:FIM!

05-02-2006, 10:26 PM	#131
Cras Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LEO Posts: 3,789	LGO, yes MLB has allowed some fairly long breaks in the past, but every team was taking those five days off. So it was still fair. I am not sure it is fair to have the other teams play and stay in form while the best teams have to stay home and just play simulated games and get full of rust. __________________ The Chicago White Sox 1906, 1917, 2005 World Series Champions 1900, 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919, 1959, 2005 American League Champions 2000, 2005, 2008 American League Central Division Champions 1983, 1993 American League West Division Champions OOTP \| Orbiter \| SSMS \| FSX \| LoL \| MLP:FIM!

05-02-2006, 08:54 PM	#126
Zitofan75 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,413	I can understand the lack of word though. Whether he never thought of it before people spoke up for it or whether he's been struggling all along to make it work I doubt he wants to come on here and say "I'll do it" unless he knows it's A) going to work and B) not going to mess up the rest of the game. It's much better for him to come on here one day and say "I did it" or "I didn't do it, here's why" then give us vague hints or empty promises that can't be fulfilled.