What kind of Universe are you running? - Page 2

Silent_Thunder · 03-29-2018, 09:07 PM

Historical starting 1903, with minors, scouting, and dev engine.

It's actually really fun, and you essentially play it like a normal game, especially since all the "superstars" are coming in so early they are more or less the same as any other 80 potential guy.

Currently got a guy who only played in indy leagues come out of nowhere and shatter Ned Williamson's single season home run record at age 23, 9 years before babe ruth did it irl.

Dr. Strangelove · 03-29-2018, 09:24 PM

1938 Boston, Ted Williams debuted, want to experience roster shortages of WW2.

Before that I played 1904 Detroit Tigers.

nokmirt · 03-30-2018, 12:02 AM

My league has 2 divisions each with 9 teams from 1871-1875. Each team will play 82 games.

Izz · 03-30-2018, 12:32 AM

Fictional. Started in 2019, now in 2064/2065 offseason. Play as spectator/historian.

Qrusher14242 · 03-30-2018, 03:55 AM

Fictional, but started as MLB back in OOTP4. League started in 1991, i sim the season and play the playoffs if i make it. Its currently 2245. It does take a while to sim now lol

I do play some Modern Era games and have a 1980s A's Franchise that i haven't imported into 19 yet.

DB930 · 03-30-2018, 04:03 AM

Historical teams, fictional players, beginning in 1871.

texasmame · 03-30-2018, 09:08 AM

Where's "other?"

Fictional league/teams with real, historical players from every era.

Cod · 03-30-2018, 09:50 AM

I have a real MLB and fictional league going. Which one I play depends on my mood...and whether or not I want to beef up my challenge mode numbers.

David Watts · 03-30-2018, 10:04 AM

Ahhh, anyone remember the days when this type of poll would cause weeks upon months of bickering?

Rain King · 03-30-2018, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jtnlange

fictional starting in 1871. Start with 8 teams. by 2000 there will be 37 leagues all around the world. Fun to watch it grow and expand.

Trevor L.

Would love to see your plan for this.

jtnlange · 03-30-2018, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain King

Would love to see your plan for this.

I have a spreadsheet that lists everything I do, would be more than happy to share it if your interested. Trevor L.

Rosco Peabody · 03-30-2018, 11:11 AM

This game was MADE FOR fictional. It's good at MLB and historic and I obviously encourage people to do them, but if you've never done a fictional league, you're really missing out.
The customization on this game is unbelievable.

I run a 32 team league with divisions based on geographic locations, including world teams in places like Mexico, London, Japan, and the Dominican Republic.

It's also great because you have no idea who the names are and you don't see a guy like Altuve and KNOW he should be great. They're all new guys and you just have to trust you scouting department

sandman2575 · 03-30-2018, 11:19 AM

Real MLB + MiLB affiliates, but fictional players. Usually start in 1990, sim for 6-7 seasons, then take over a team (...happens to be Cardinals this time around; usually go for a team with a solid enough budget to make some decent FA signings, but not so much money as to be able to dominate the FA market and field a roster of All-Stars... yes, looking at you, Yankees).

I wouldn't call this "Fictional" in the poll, though.

Tunnelrunner · 03-30-2018, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rosco Peabody

This game was MADE FOR fictional. It's good at MLB and historic and I obviously encourage people to do them, but if you've never done a fictional league, you're really missing out.
The customization on this game is unbelievable.

I run a 32 team league with divisions based on geographic locations, including world teams in places like Mexico, London, Japan, and the Dominican Republic.

It's also great because you have no idea who the names are and you don't see a guy like Altuve and KNOW he should be great. They're all new guys and you just have to trust you scouting department

Looking at the poll, I had no idea how outnumbered Historical Players are by Fictional Players.

I can definitely see the appeal of Fictional Leagues (the whole "Sim City" aspect and all) but I'm drawn to real life superstars (Trout, Ken Griffey Jr., Frank Thomas, etc.) and the MLB franchises. There's just something about controlling the real thing. YMMV. That's what makes OOTP Baseball the best sports game on the planet; the only limit to how you can play the game is your own imagination.

ashantewarrier · 03-30-2018, 04:46 PM

Right now I'm running MLB with all independent and international leagues. But I will go back to running fictional. I prefer fictional play myself.

ashantewarrier · 03-30-2018, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ashantewarrier

Right now I'm running MLB with all independent and international leagues. But I will go back to running fictional. I prefer fictional play myself.

The way I play fictional is fictional teams, fictional leagues. I start in 1871 and sim to modern day.

Lafayette53 · 03-30-2018, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sandman2575

Real MLB + MiLB affiliates, but fictional players. Usually start in 1990, sim for 6-7 seasons, then take over a team (...happens to be Cardinals this time around; usually go for a team with a solid enough budget to make some decent FA signings, but not so much money as to be able to dominate the FA market and field a roster of All-Stars... yes, looking at you, Yankees).

I wouldn't call this "Fictional" in the poll, though.

This is essentially how I'm playing right now, but I hope to have my standard fictional league with custom uniforms up and running soon.

guamyank · 03-30-2018, 05:00 PM

Historical starting in 1871. I make all the roster changes. Currently up to 1884. 2 World Series so far, both won by the Cleveland Blues.

PSUColonel · 03-30-2018, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lafayette53

This is essentially how I'm playing right now, but I hope to have my standard fictional league with custom uniforms up and running soon.

Did you attend Lafayette College?

ashantewarrier · 03-30-2018, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Lafayette53

This is essentially how I'm playing right now, but I hope to have my standard fictional league with custom uniforms up and running soon.

I've done some custom uni's during the offseason. I'll share them soon.

View Poll Results: What Does Your Universe Look Like?
Just MLB	22	10.73%
MLB & All International Leagues?	26	12.68%
MLB & Some International Leagues	12	5.85%
Fictional	104	50.73%
Historical	41	20.00%
Voters: 205. You may not vote on this poll

03-29-2018, 09:07 PM	#21
Silent_Thunder Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 235	Historical starting 1903, with minors, scouting, and dev engine. It's actually really fun, and you essentially play it like a normal game, especially since all the "superstars" are coming in so early they are more or less the same as any other 80 potential guy. Currently got a guy who only played in indy leagues come out of nowhere and shatter Ned Williamson's single season home run record at age 23, 9 years before babe ruth did it irl. Last edited by Silent_Thunder; 03-29-2018 at 09:09 PM.

03-29-2018, 09:24 PM	#22
Dr. Strangelove Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 105	1938 Boston, Ted Williams debuted, want to experience roster shortages of WW2. Before that I played 1904 Detroit Tigers. Last edited by Dr. Strangelove; 03-29-2018 at 09:25 PM.

03-30-2018, 12:32 AM	#24
Izz Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 2,467	Fictional. Started in 2019, now in 2064/2065 offseason. Play as spectator/historian. __________________ Not only do I play OOTP but I also write science-fiction: My Website A brief history of the Australia-New Zealand Baseball League (AUNZBL 2019-2119)--A Dynasty Report The National Penterham Four-Bases Association--A Dynasty Report

03-30-2018, 03:55 AM	#25
Qrusher14242 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CA Posts: 1,253	Fictional, but started as MLB back in OOTP4. League started in 1991, i sim the season and play the playoffs if i make it. Its currently 2245. It does take a while to sim now lol I do play some Modern Era games and have a 1980s A's Franchise that i haven't imported into 19 yet. __________________ "Go then, there are other worlds than these"

03-30-2018, 12:02 AM	#23
nokmirt Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Iowa Posts: 74	My league has 2 divisions each with 9 teams from 1871-1875. Each team will play 82 games.

03-30-2018, 04:03 AM	#26
DB930 Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 302	Historical teams, fictional players, beginning in 1871.

03-30-2018, 09:08 AM	#27
texasmame All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Planet Texas Posts: 1,565	Where's "other?" Fictional league/teams with real, historical players from every era. __________________ Stewarding the expansion TAIWAN EXPLOSIVE GO SALMON in the NL West. As the defending NL West Champions, the SALMON fall to the wildcard Dakota Rushmores in the first round in seven games.

03-30-2018, 09:50 AM	#28
Cod All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 935	I have a real MLB and fictional league going. Which one I play depends on my mood...and whether or not I want to beef up my challenge mode numbers.

03-30-2018, 10:04 AM	#29
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 8,880	Ahhh, anyone remember the days when this type of poll would cause weeks upon months of bickering? Last edited by David Watts; 03-30-2018 at 10:09 AM.

03-30-2018, 11:11 AM	#32
Rosco Peabody All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,092	This game was MADE FOR fictional. It's good at MLB and historic and I obviously encourage people to do them, but if you've never done a fictional league, you're really missing out. The customization on this game is unbelievable. I run a 32 team league with divisions based on geographic locations, including world teams in places like Mexico, London, Japan, and the Dominican Republic. It's also great because you have no idea who the names are and you don't see a guy like Altuve and KNOW he should be great. They're all new guys and you just have to trust you scouting department

03-30-2018, 11:19 AM	#33
sandman2575 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 255	Real MLB + MiLB affiliates, but fictional players. Usually start in 1990, sim for 6-7 seasons, then take over a team (...happens to be Cardinals this time around; usually go for a team with a solid enough budget to make some decent FA signings, but not so much money as to be able to dominate the FA market and field a roster of All-Stars... yes, looking at you, Yankees). I wouldn't call this "Fictional" in the poll, though.

03-30-2018, 04:46 PM	#35
ashantewarrier Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Somerset, NJ via Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,293 Blog Entries: 7	Right now I'm running MLB with all independent and international leagues. But I will go back to running fictional. I prefer fictional play myself. __________________ "I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being." -Jackie Robinson, #42 Brooklyn Dodgers *"Hitting is better than sex."* - Reggie Jackson

03-30-2018, 05:00 PM	#38
guamyank Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 297	Historical starting in 1871. I make all the roster changes. Currently up to 1884. 2 World Series so far, both won by the Cleveland Blues.