Post your OOTP 14 Storyline-Ideas here! - Page 3

gentlemanofleisure · 01-25-2013, 02:14 PM

I'd love to see this just randomly appear in a game...

"Player union demands free agency eligibility reduced to 6 years instead of 7. Owners have choice to give in and cost them more money or refuse and risk a work stoppage."

Then days later...

"Owners refuse to budge, free agency remains at 7 years."

Then a few days later

"Players go on strike."

Then about four months later, after you sim 4 months since nothing can happen in the game, you see this.

"Player and owners comprise, FA eligibility remains at 7 years but rosters now expand to 26 players. League will resume as of today but will play a condensed 120 game season."

BaronA · 01-25-2013, 02:20 PM

Offseason stories? For example: Alex Rodriguez is being a mentor to young rising star Eric Hosmer. They're rumored to be working out together in Miami during the offseason.

Maybe it effects nothing? Maybe Hosmer gets a lot stronger in the offseason. ( more power?) Maybe you see a huge spike and suspect PEDs? ha

Maybe storylines like "Alex Rodriguez is looking to unload his 20,000 square foot in Miami." to invest in NY real estate.

This isn't so much a storyline, but having more info during the amateur draft regarding players possibly pursuing football, etc is a good idea.

Usually several guys in the later rounds decide to go to college to play baseball or another sport. So you'd likely be signing 30-35 players instead of 40.

gentlemanofleisure · 01-25-2013, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BaronA

Offseason stories? For example: Alex Rodriguez is being a mentor to young rising star Eric Hosmer. They're rumored to be working out together in Miami during the offseason.

Maybe it effects nothing? Maybe Hosmer gets a lot stronger in the offseason. ( more power?) Maybe you see a huge spike and suspect PEDs? ha

Maybe storylines like "Alex Rodriguez is looking to unload his 20,000 square foot in Miami." to invest in NY real estate.

This isn't so much a storyline, but having more info during the amateur draft regarding players possibly pursuing football, etc is a good idea.

Usually several guys in the later rounds decide to go to college to play baseball or another sport. So you'd likely be signing 30-35 players instead of 40.

I like that. "Player Y, 24 years old, has decided that he's had enough time in the minors and has chosen to retire and pursue a football career."

rightgit · 01-25-2013, 02:37 PM

I like the offseason idea about players working out together. Here's a variation on that I was thinking about:

Jason Heyward(current player) works out under the watchful eye of Hank Aaron(Hall of Famer). He show signs of improvement in patience(an increase in some attribute)

results could be nothing or improves rating. Also if its a pitcher perhaps he gains a new pitch. Ways to get a pitcher a new pitch is very desirable to me.

PlinyTheElder · 01-25-2013, 02:38 PM

Any chance one of the storylines could be about a talented reliever trying to add a third pitch? If he is successful you obviously have a potential SP on your hands. Maybe a negative could be that he neglects his other pitches so he has the change to lose some potential in them? Maybe this option delays his dev up to the bigs? Would this aspect be too hard to code?

I think it could be a fun addition with the amount of two pitch high stamina guys we still see in our drafts.

opparaics · 01-25-2013, 02:41 PM

Along the same lines of players working out together during the offseason, I think it would be cool to see former players or HOF's sign onto a team as a special advisor during spring training (e.g., Sandy Koufax and the Mets/Dodgers), which could possibly result in a boost of a certain area of ratings.

Raidergoo · 01-25-2013, 02:49 PM

Player complains about tax rates, popularity plummets.

Player rants on Twitter about team mates, forces trade.

bwburke94 · 01-25-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

Someone has a fake online girlfriend?

This will make no sense in 3 months once we've forgotten about Te'o.

Le Grande Orange · 01-25-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ShaneCarson

During the first year player draft negotiations, it'd be nice if a pick broke off negotiations to pursue playing college football, or some second sport that he was reportedly good at. Or that he was spurning that second sport to sign with your team. i.e. Zach Lee, Colin Kaepernick, John Elway, etc.

Another draft-related option (one that has happened in real life a couple of times) is when a club's draft choice is voided for one reason or another. A lottery is then held to determine which club will gain negotiation rights to the player.

cody8200 · 01-25-2013, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PlinyTheElder

Any chance one of the storylines could be about a talented reliever trying to add a third pitch? If he is successful you obviously have a potential SP on your hands. Maybe a negative could be that he neglects his other pitches so he has the change to lose some potential in them? Maybe this option delays his dev up to the bigs? Would this aspect be too hard to code?

I think it could be a fun addition with the amount of two pitch high stamina guys we still see in our drafts.

This is not possible within storyline editor.

cody8200 · 01-25-2013, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

Another draft-related option (one that has happened in real life a couple of times) is when a club's draft choice is voided for one reason or another. A lottery is then held to determine which club will gain negotiation rights to the player.

This is not possible within the storyline editor.

cody8200 · 01-25-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gentlemanofleisure

I'd love to see this just randomly appear in a game...

"Player union demands free agency eligibility reduced to 6 years instead of 7. Owners have choice to give in and cost them more money or refuse and risk a work stoppage."

Then days later...

"Owners refuse to budge, free agency remains at 7 years."

Then a few days later

"Players go on strike."

Then about four months later, after you sim 4 months since nothing can happen in the game, you see this.

"Player and owners comprise, FA eligibility remains at 7 years but rosters now expand to 26 players. League will resume as of today but will play a condensed 120 game season."

This is not possible within the storyline editor.

Le Grande Orange · 01-25-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cody8200

This is not possible within the storyline editor.

Then the storyline editor sucks.

cody8200 · 01-25-2013, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by kiersteadmo

18 year old phenom is drafted into the league but after a some what crappy season we find out he is 26.

A ball boy/bat boy in your organization is found by your scout to have immense potential. And you have the chance to sign him or he never plays the game. I like the chance to get a diamond in the rough and if you miss that chance no one gets him.

Gm/Owner's Son is created at the feeder level and trys to follow the footsteps of other great baseball players. Would you draft your own kid for the sake of family? Or would you let your son get drafted to another team? That depends on how good he is right lol

This is not possible within the storyline editor.

jaxmagicman · 01-25-2013, 03:29 PM

Can we have a player injuried while shoveling snow? Maybe a ruptured spleen or something.

cody8200 · 01-25-2013, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jaxmagicman

Can we have a player injuried while shoveling snow? Maybe a ruptured spleen or something.

Absolutely. The 2nd post in the thread gives a ton of things that are possible within the storyline editor. And there truly are a ton of things possible. Just not league structural things. If it doesn't happen automatically within the game already (like teams switching affiliates and drafts occuring when picks don't work out), it cannot happen within the storyline editor.

Even within that definition there are limitations, most of which are mentioned within the 2nd post in this thread.

Thanks guys,

Cody

Hanson Bros · 01-25-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rpriske

Player marries a super-hottie. Immediate uptick in player popularity.

then said hottie keeps calling in to sports talks shows threatening to sleep with all his teammates if he ever cheats on her, players ratings drop from humiliation

BaronA · 01-25-2013, 03:57 PM

I've already mentioned possible offseason stories involving a current player and possibly a former player working out together... leading to possible progress in attributes. (hitting skills, pitching skills or a new pitch)

Clubhouse drama.. Deciding whether to suspend or bench players for a clubhouse skirmish?

Or maybe a player throws a punch at the manager and you must release him or trade him before you lose the morale of a lot of the core players on the team.

I'm not a big believer in "clubhouse chemistry" but incorporating team morale to matter a little would be a fun optional feature. If a team is on a losing skid.

.Maybe it's a little more difficult for players with significant morale drops to slump a little bit longer. (Maybe just 1 or 2 games as I wouldn't want this to overwhelm the game)

The Wolf · 01-25-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

Then the storyline editor sucks.

You sound like me.

BaronA · 01-25-2013, 04:03 PM

I doubt the developers would touch this, but Ron Washington getting outed for being a cokehead leads to a big decision. Do we defend him? Or fire him for the slight chances of humiliation leading to lowering team morale.

You lose a few games in a week by blowing big leads. Maybe you aren't utilizing the bullpen the right way. Storylines about the local media ripping the manager for his in game decision making? Maybe they interview the manager about some of their gripes?

Two selections: A: of whether to stand by your decision to not go to your closer with a 5 run lead. Or B: Throw your middle relief guys under the buss because they've been underacheiving all year:

In result of that some players may react differently to the choice you make?

01-25-2013, 02:20 PM	#42
BaronA Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 98	Offseason Stories? Offseason stories? For example: Alex Rodriguez is being a mentor to young rising star Eric Hosmer. They're rumored to be working out together in Miami during the offseason. Maybe it effects nothing? Maybe Hosmer gets a lot stronger in the offseason. ( more power?) Maybe you see a huge spike and suspect PEDs? ha Maybe storylines like "Alex Rodriguez is looking to unload his 20,000 square foot in Miami." to invest in NY real estate. This isn't so much a storyline, but having more info during the amateur draft regarding players possibly pursuing football, etc is a good idea. Usually several guys in the later rounds decide to go to college to play baseball or another sport. So you'd likely be signing 30-35 players instead of 40.

01-25-2013, 03:29 PM	#55
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01-25-2013, 03:57 PM	#58
BaronA Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 98	Offseason/Spring Training stories and Clubhouse drama I've already mentioned possible offseason stories involving a current player and possibly a former player working out together... leading to possible progress in attributes. (hitting skills, pitching skills or a new pitch) Clubhouse drama.. Deciding whether to suspend or bench players for a clubhouse skirmish? Or maybe a player throws a punch at the manager and you must release him or trade him before you lose the morale of a lot of the core players on the team. I'm not a big believer in "clubhouse chemistry" but incorporating team morale to matter a little would be a fun optional feature. If a team is on a losing skid. .Maybe it's a little more difficult for players with significant morale drops to slump a little bit longer. (Maybe just 1 or 2 games as I wouldn't want this to overwhelm the game)

01-25-2013, 04:03 PM	#60
BaronA Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 98	Manager storylines/Local media I doubt the developers would touch this, but Ron Washington getting outed for being a cokehead leads to a big decision. Do we defend him? Or fire him for the slight chances of humiliation leading to lowering team morale. You lose a few games in a week by blowing big leads. Maybe you aren't utilizing the bullpen the right way. Storylines about the local media ripping the manager for his in game decision making? Maybe they interview the manager about some of their gripes? Two selections: A: of whether to stand by your decision to not go to your closer with a 5 run lead. Or B: Throw your middle relief guys under the buss because they've been underacheiving all year: In result of that some players may react differently to the choice you make?

01-25-2013, 02:14 PM	#41
gentlemanofleisure Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 195	I'd love to see this just randomly appear in a game... "Player union demands free agency eligibility reduced to 6 years instead of 7. Owners have choice to give in and cost them more money or refuse and risk a work stoppage." Then days later... "Owners refuse to budge, free agency remains at 7 years." Then a few days later "Players go on strike." Then about four months later, after you sim 4 months since nothing can happen in the game, you see this. "Player and owners comprise, FA eligibility remains at 7 years but rosters now expand to 26 players. League will resume as of today but will play a condensed 120 game season."

01-25-2013, 02:37 PM	#44
rightgit Bat Boy Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4	I like the offseason idea about players working out together. Here's a variation on that I was thinking about: Jason Heyward(current player) works out under the watchful eye of Hank Aaron(Hall of Famer). He show signs of improvement in patience(an increase in some attribute) results could be nothing or improves rating. Also if its a pitcher perhaps he gains a new pitch. Ways to get a pitcher a new pitch is very desirable to me.

01-25-2013, 02:38 PM	#45
PlinyTheElder Bat Boy Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 12	Any chance one of the storylines could be about a talented reliever trying to add a third pitch? If he is successful you obviously have a potential SP on your hands. Maybe a negative could be that he neglects his other pitches so he has the change to lose some potential in them? Maybe this option delays his dev up to the bigs? Would this aspect be too hard to code? I think it could be a fun addition with the amount of two pitch high stamina guys we still see in our drafts.

01-25-2013, 02:41 PM	#46
opparaics Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 11	Along the same lines of players working out together during the offseason, I think it would be cool to see former players or HOF's sign onto a team as a special advisor during spring training (e.g., Sandy Koufax and the Mets/Dodgers), which could possibly result in a boost of a certain area of ratings.

01-25-2013, 02:49 PM	#47
Raidergoo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 9,004	Player complains about tax rates, popularity plummets. Player rants on Twitter about team mates, forces trade.