Playing the Game, Ideas

grall1126 · 03-03-2019, 07:55 PM

I only play the game as a manager and replay entire seasons, well only one season so far. I was wondering from all the experts, what would be a good direction for me to take for a next step with the game?

I just feel I might be missing something.

Thanks for any ideas.

jimmysthebestcop · 03-03-2019, 09:25 PM

being a gm

Germaniac · 03-04-2019, 12:42 AM

... or playing fictional.

I used to play strictly historical until about 4 years ago and I hate how much fun I missed.

Setting up a league with the number of teams you like, working on logos, caps and jerseys so that they are the way you like them (or simply taking them from the endless supply in the mods area) - I bet you'll like it!

r0nster · 03-04-2019, 07:09 PM

I love playing current roster then playing onward. After about 10 seasons you will find you are using more and more fictional players. I started in 2012 and now in season 2078 … Lost a few seasons when I forgot to back up the game I would be in late 2090s early 2100s by now if I didn't lose the seasons

t-bone shuffle · 03-06-2019, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by r0nster

I love playing current roster then playing onward. After about 10 seasons you will find you are using more and more fictional players. I started in 2012 and now in season 2078 … Lost a few seasons when I forgot to back up the game I would be in late 2090s early 2100s by now if I didn't lose the seasons

This. And I'll always do some expanding or contracting at the beginning, and then expand as it moves along. I'm currently playing one that started in 2014 that's now in 2035, with 40 teams.

TheMaus2 · 03-06-2019, 10:59 AM

historical random debut, exists. as well as fantasy drafts.

IanIachimoe · 03-06-2019, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by r0nster

I love playing current roster then playing onward. After about 10 seasons you will find you are using more and more fictional players. I started in 2012 and now in season 2078 … Lost a few seasons when I forgot to back up the game I would be in late 2090s early 2100s by now if I didn't lose the seasons

all of this^.

started mine in 14, league is now almost a third to half fictional & felt organic. I love seeing my drafts picks from later rounds make the MLB roster or advance through minors while the watching real players play out their careers.

I play out every game so maybe only 12-15 years in but wouldn't change anything. the beauty of this game is carrying dynasties over from one version to the next.

I've tried simming games in an online leagues & just couldn't get into it. felt no connection with my team. not sure how the sim guys do it.

03-03-2019, 07:55 PM	#1
grall1126 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 76	Playing the Game, Ideas I only play the game as a manager and replay entire seasons, well only one season so far. I was wondering from all the experts, what would be a good direction for me to take for a next step with the game? I just feel I might be missing something. Thanks for any ideas.

03-04-2019, 12:42 AM	#3
Germaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Frankenthal, Germany Posts: 2,993	... or playing fictional. I used to play strictly historical until about 4 years ago and I hate how much fun I missed. Setting up a league with the number of teams you like, working on logos, caps and jerseys so that they are the way you like them (or simply taking them from the endless supply in the mods area) - I bet you'll like it! __________________ I'm going to have to meet my Maker some day. And if He asks me why I didn't let this boy play, and I say it's because he's black, that might not be a satisfactory answer. Happy Chandler, 1947

03-06-2019, 10:59 AM	#6
TheMaus2 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The OOTP Forums. Always. Posts: 1,949 Blog Entries: 16	historical random debut, exists. as well as fantasy drafts. __________________ I write a monthly newsletter on the Food Baseball Association. I also listen to music no one's ever heard of in hopes of looking cool and alternative.

03-03-2019, 09:25 PM	#2
jimmysthebestcop Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 1,728 Infractions: 0/2 (5)	being a gm

03-04-2019, 07:09 PM	#4
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,002	I love playing current roster then playing onward. After about 10 seasons you will find you are using more and more fictional players. I started in 2012 and now in season 2078 … Lost a few seasons when I forgot to back up the game I would be in late 2090s early 2100s by now if I didn't lose the seasons