a just for fun what if

David Watts · 02-23-2019, 03:09 PM

You have to pick one or the other and live by your decision 100%. You can enjoy the one you pick as much as your heart desires for the entire spring and summer, but you have to live completely without the other. So, let's say you have to choose between OOTP or real baseball. Which one do you choose?

Not even a tough decision for me.

Yarideki · 02-23-2019, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Watts

You have to pick one or the other and live by your decision 100%. You can enjoy the one you pick as much as your heart desires for the entire spring and summer, but you have to live completely without the other. So, let's say you have to choose between OOTP or real baseball. Which one do you choose?

Not even a tough decision for me.

I'd have to say I'd pick to keep OOTP just because the barrage of mid-game advertising in trying to watch or even listen to an actual MLB game feels like way too much for me. Plus, OOTP works better with my daily life because when work gets hectic I know I can pick up right where I left off the night before managing my Tigers to hopefully not the worst record in my current day MLB setup. Even if I had to only play fictional and forego the current MLB in OOTP, I'd still find a lot of enjoyment in crafting my universe. Plus, I'd have you all to share it with if I did.

albatross11 · 02-23-2019, 03:31 PM

I have pretty much zero interest in MLB.

TomVeal · 02-23-2019, 05:54 PM

If only I had enough to time to follow real life baseball closely, that would be the obvious choice. Since I don't, OOTP is a decent substitute.

jdw31158 · 02-23-2019, 06:27 PM

Ootp

mlbman · 02-23-2019, 11:38 PM

I would choose OOTP because I get to see baseball played by my heroes and I get to relive those wonderful pennant races of summers past.

DreamTeams · 02-24-2019, 12:33 AM

Real baseball in any form but by a slim margin.

Palaaemon · 02-24-2019, 12:59 AM

That is a very difficult question to answer. After much thought I have come to the conclusion that if I go with MLB over OOTP that OOTP would still be there waiting there for me after the baseball season is over (for the winter break). Along that way of thinking, if I went the other way, OOTP instead of MLB, I would lose out on the MLB season forever. I know there are some arguements some may make contrary to that train of thought, but if I could not watch and follow the season it's lost for me.

Also this would give me the chance to bring out my old trusty and true Statis Pro Baseball (non computer version) and get back into the nostalgia of yesteryear that I played as a teenager. So it would all work out...to a certain degree...if I HAD to make a choice.

Germaniac · 02-24-2019, 01:23 AM

I'd pick OOTP because of the insane money MLB players make.

jimmysthebestcop · 02-24-2019, 06:09 AM

ootp > mlb

David Watts · 02-24-2019, 06:28 AM

I do know this, last week when Manny Machado signed with the Padres, I was more interested in the fact that Mickey Mantle had just made the decision to leave the Kansas City Foxes in favor of a free agent deal with the Dallas Axemen. That Mike Schmidt said goodbye to Cleveland to head to Pittsburgh.

zappa1 · 02-24-2019, 06:55 AM

I choose real baseball. But it's fading fast with all the stupid new rules they come up with. That's what ultimately will finally drive me away. They keep saying how they're losing fan interest, so they need to make new rules. Well, so far the fan interest is still going down. Did they ever think, gee, maybe we're making it worse instead of better? No. They don't ever think it's there own fault.

Andy · 02-24-2019, 08:01 AM

Real baseball and it’s not even close. I love OOTP, but still love baseball anymore. Unfortunately, with a 2 year old and 9 month old I don’t get to play OOTP as often. I can still play with my girls and have MLB on tv. I’m also hoping to pass down my love for the game to them. My oldest already loves going to Reds Fest each December and got excited when she saw the Reds on tv yesterday. I love that.

Chico Guilbault · 02-24-2019, 08:10 AM

OOTP...I actually know my fictional players better than the real ones.

r0nster · 02-24-2019, 10:42 AM

I would choose OOTP as Baseball is making way too many dumb rule changes I guess Roger Goodall is contagious in spreading stupidity around.

Westheim · 02-24-2019, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Watts

You have to pick one or the other and live by your decision 100%. You can enjoy the one you pick as much as your heart desires for the entire spring and summer, but you have to live completely without the other. So, let's say you have to choose between OOTP or real baseball. Which one do you choose?

Not even a tough decision for me.

Why are you so cruel to your fellow humans?

I must pick OOTP.

(cancels MLB.tv subscription while dissolving in tears)

dpd376 · 02-24-2019, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zappa1

I choose real baseball. But it's fading fast with all the stupid new rules they come up with. That's what ultimately will finally drive me away. They keep saying how they're losing fan interest, so they need to make new rules. Well, so far the fan interest is still going down. Did they ever think, gee, maybe we're making it worse instead of better? No. They don't ever think it's there own fault.

So you mean ruining the most exciting play in sports (play at the plate) wasn't a good idea? I'd be for rule changes to restore pace of play and the balance that made baseball great.

So for the original question OOTP by a mile.

IanIachimoe · 02-24-2019, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreamTeams

Real baseball in any form but by a slim margin.

this^

IanIachimoe · 02-24-2019, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palaaemon

That is a very difficult question to answer. After much thought I have come to the conclusion that if I go with MLB over OOTP that OOTP would still be there waiting there for me after the baseball season is over (for the winter break). Along that way of thinking, if I went the other way, OOTP instead of MLB, I would lose out on the MLB season forever. I know there are some arguements some may make contrary to that train of thought, but if I could not watch and follow the season it's lost for me.

Also this would give me the chance to bring out my old trusty and true Statis Pro Baseball (non computer version) and get back into the nostalgia of yesteryear that I played as a teenager. So it would all work out...to a certain degree...if I HAD to make a choice.

well said & this year would be a tough one to miss.

Diaz, Cano, Ramos, Lowrie, Blanco, Raja Davis...

I'm pretty excited.

actionjackson · 02-24-2019, 09:28 PM

I would probably go back and forth on this. Right now I'm in a bit of an OOTP rut, and have set it aside, so it would be real baseball. If I were in an OOTP groove though, OOTP would probably be top dog.

02-23-2019, 03:09 PM	#1
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 8,870	a just for fun what if You have to pick one or the other and live by your decision 100%. You can enjoy the one you pick as much as your heart desires for the entire spring and summer, but you have to live completely without the other. So, let's say you have to choose between OOTP or real baseball. Which one do you choose? Not even a tough decision for me.

02-23-2019, 03:31 PM	#3
albatross11 All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 907	I have pretty much zero interest in MLB. __________________ Peace, albatross

02-23-2019, 06:27 PM	#5
jdw31158 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 163	Ootp Last edited by jdw31158; 02-23-2019 at 06:29 PM.

02-24-2019, 12:33 AM	#7
DreamTeams Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,521	Real baseball in any form but by a slim margin. __________________

02-24-2019, 12:59 AM	#8
Palaaemon Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 258	That is a very difficult question to answer. After much thought I have come to the conclusion that if I go with MLB over OOTP that OOTP would still be there waiting there for me after the baseball season is over (for the winter break). Along that way of thinking, if I went the other way, OOTP instead of MLB, I would lose out on the MLB season forever. I know there are some arguements some may make contrary to that train of thought, but if I could not watch and follow the season it's lost for me. Also this would give me the chance to bring out my old trusty and true Statis Pro Baseball (non computer version) and get back into the nostalgia of yesteryear that I played as a teenager. So it would all work out...to a certain degree...if I HAD to make a choice. __________________ I don't have to run faster than the bear, just faster than you.

02-23-2019, 05:54 PM	#4
TomVeal All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Spanaway, Washington Posts: 1,181	If only I had enough to time to follow real life baseball closely, that would be the obvious choice. Since I don't, OOTP is a decent substitute.

02-23-2019, 11:38 PM	#6
mlbman Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 156	I would choose OOTP because I get to see baseball played by my heroes and I get to relive those wonderful pennant races of summers past.

02-24-2019, 01:23 AM	#9
Germaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Frankenthal, Germany Posts: 2,993	I'd pick OOTP because of the insane money MLB players make. __________________ 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

02-24-2019, 06:09 AM	#10
jimmysthebestcop Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 1,728 Infractions: 0/2 (5)	ootp > mlb

02-24-2019, 06:28 AM	#11
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 8,870	I do know this, last week when Manny Machado signed with the Padres, I was more interested in the fact that Mickey Mantle had just made the decision to leave the Kansas City Foxes in favor of a free agent deal with the Dallas Axemen. That Mike Schmidt said goodbye to Cleveland to head to Pittsburgh.

02-24-2019, 06:55 AM	#12
zappa1 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,873	I choose real baseball. But it's fading fast with all the stupid new rules they come up with. That's what ultimately will finally drive me away. They keep saying how they're losing fan interest, so they need to make new rules. Well, so far the fan interest is still going down. Did they ever think, gee, maybe we're making it worse instead of better? No. They don't ever think it's there own fault.

02-24-2019, 08:01 AM	#13
Andy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 2,256	Real baseball and it’s not even close. I love OOTP, but still love baseball anymore. Unfortunately, with a 2 year old and 9 month old I don’t get to play OOTP as often. I can still play with my girls and have MLB on tv. I’m also hoping to pass down my love for the game to them. My oldest already loves going to Reds Fest each December and got excited when she saw the Reds on tv yesterday. I love that.

02-24-2019, 08:10 AM	#14
Chico Guilbault All Star Starter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Harlingen, NJ Posts: 1,063	OOTP...I actually know my fictional players better than the real ones. __________________ BeechumCounty.com

02-24-2019, 10:42 AM	#15
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,002	I would choose OOTP as Baseball is making way too many dumb rule changes I guess Roger Goodall is contagious in spreading stupidity around.

02-24-2019, 09:28 PM	#20
actionjackson Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 6,123	I would probably go back and forth on this. Right now I'm in a bit of an OOTP rut, and have set it aside, so it would be real baseball. If I were in an OOTP groove though, OOTP would probably be top dog. __________________ My corrected FaceGen IDs .zip file here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oRd...usp=share_link OOTP post re-FG IDs here: https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...postcount=3198 My DB which restores Fed Leaguers here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZoN...B2GCcULxt/view Instructions for the DB: https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...07&postcount=9