League management questions

BBlitz31 · 05-27-2014, 09:07 AM

Any answers to any questions below would be extremely appreciated...

1. Can I run a baseball league where I make all the lineup decisions and player moves/trades for all the teams on a per series and as needed, per injury basis?

2. Is there a way to run a league that has a free agency system (for the sake of league parity) where the financials are simplified or removed but some sort of system makes it extrememly difficult to create a dynasty?

3. In relation to question 2, if financials are used in a league, is there an easy way to make teams exactly even in relation to income and available salary money every season?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Brad

olivertheorem · 05-27-2014, 08:28 PM

As to #1, I believe you can accomplish that by using Commissioner mode, but I'm not exactly how you'd set up the individual team settings to keep them from making changes.

As to #2/3, I think the financial system is all or nothing, but if it's the same league as #1 then I think just removing the financials and finding some kind of method for preventing dynasties on your own. Something simple based on a random number generator or something.

BBlitz31 · 05-27-2014, 10:45 PM

I COULD set up some sort of free agency rules to attempt to provide parity, but it would be nice though to have a simple point-based or money-based system in the game which determines ability to keep better players and how players decide whether to sign a contract. I don't mind using a financial model to determine free agency, but I would have to maintain an even playing level of spendable contract money for all teams every year.

I am worried about the fact that I might not be able to restrict all player moves by all teams... even in commissioner mode.

What I want is to be commissioner of a 12 team or so league where all the team owners are human and submit moves to me to make within the game. I would then make all their lineups, strategy settings, and agreed-to trades while I maintain control over the entire league/game. Rosters and strategies will be set by human GMs and the games would be coached by AI using the human GMs set strategies. All results, stats, injury updates, etc. would then be posted to a website for the owners' reviews.

Anyone else have a take on this or, better yet, has someone achieved something similar to what I am describing?

Thanks.

olivertheorem · 05-27-2014, 10:49 PM

I think you need to look into setting up a full-on online league. I never have, but hopefully someone who has will chime in.

You could poke around in the online league forum and message some of the guys who are in them. They'd probably give you some pointers on setup and the like.

BBlitz31 · 05-27-2014, 11:35 PM

I will read up on that... Thanks!

The other thing regarding online league is that I already have my 12 intended team owners and they are not actually owners of OOTP Baseball (although once they compete in my league, a few may want to purchase.)

So, with that said, an online league would not be what I need if all team owners have to own this game.

olivertheorem · 05-28-2014, 09:36 PM

Fair point, I didn't consider that.

05-27-2014, 09:07 AM	#1
BBlitz31 Bat Boy Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13	League management questions Any answers to any questions below would be extremely appreciated... 1. Can I run a baseball league where I make all the lineup decisions and player moves/trades for all the teams on a per series and as needed, per injury basis? 2. Is there a way to run a league that has a free agency system (for the sake of league parity) where the financials are simplified or removed but some sort of system makes it extrememly difficult to create a dynasty? 3. In relation to question 2, if financials are used in a league, is there an easy way to make teams exactly even in relation to income and available salary money every season? Thanks in advance for any help. Brad

05-27-2014, 08:28 PM	#2
olivertheorem All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,919	As to #1, I believe you can accomplish that by using Commissioner mode, but I'm not exactly how you'd set up the individual team settings to keep them from making changes. As to #2/3, I think the financial system is all or nothing, but if it's the same league as #1 then I think just removing the financials and finding some kind of method for preventing dynasties on your own. Something simple based on a random number generator or something.

05-27-2014, 10:45 PM	#3
BBlitz31 Bat Boy Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13	I COULD set up some sort of free agency rules to attempt to provide parity, but it would be nice though to have a simple point-based or money-based system in the game which determines ability to keep better players and how players decide whether to sign a contract. I don't mind using a financial model to determine free agency, but I would have to maintain an even playing level of spendable contract money for all teams every year. I am worried about the fact that I might not be able to restrict all player moves by all teams... even in commissioner mode. What I want is to be commissioner of a 12 team or so league where all the team owners are human and submit moves to me to make within the game. I would then make all their lineups, strategy settings, and agreed-to trades while I maintain control over the entire league/game. Rosters and strategies will be set by human GMs and the games would be coached by AI using the human GMs set strategies. All results, stats, injury updates, etc. would then be posted to a website for the owners' reviews. Anyone else have a take on this or, better yet, has someone achieved something similar to what I am describing? Thanks.

05-27-2014, 10:49 PM	#4
olivertheorem All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,919	I think you need to look into setting up a full-on online league. I never have, but hopefully someone who has will chime in. You could poke around in the online league forum and message some of the guys who are in them. They'd probably give you some pointers on setup and the like.

05-27-2014, 11:35 PM	#5
BBlitz31 Bat Boy Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13	I will read up on that... Thanks! The other thing regarding online league is that I already have my 12 intended team owners and they are not actually owners of OOTP Baseball (although once they compete in my league, a few may want to purchase.) So, with that said, an online league would not be what I need if all team owners have to own this game.

05-28-2014, 09:36 PM	#6
olivertheorem All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,919	Fair point, I didn't consider that.