I give up

rincewindw · 07-09-2006, 01:26 PM

I got the new patch. I double checked to make sure I've got it checked that I'm the one to make roster moves and lineup changes. I play a game and the game changes my roster and changes my lineups and signs free agents.

Can I return this and get my money back?

Tom Dakers

tcblcommish · 07-09-2006, 01:32 PM

Most likely the problem is in your depth chart. If you play every game out then I would suggest CLEARING your depth chart and giving that another try.

Don't give up on this game, great soldi game

Hope this helps

rincewindw · 07-09-2006, 07:27 PM

How would clearing the depth charts stop the game from signing free agents. The game is who filled in the depth charts. Also the game that released the free agent I signed and grabbed several useless players off waivers. I can't see why it can't be played without the computer making all these moves.

I guess what makes it a 'great game' is it doesn't need me to play it.

Steve Kuffrey · 07-09-2006, 07:39 PM

If you are playing "as GM to..." then it will make moves for you, you must "be the GM of the team". If that makes sense....

OakDragon · 07-09-2006, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve Kuffrey

If you are playing "as GM to..." then it will make moves for you, you must "be the GM of the team". If that makes sense....

Unfortunately, it doesn't, and I think many issues arise because of this. I can understand playing as the Commissioner. I can understand playing as a GM. I can understand playing as a Manager. But how is there really any in-between? (Other than wanting to be a Manager and GM of one team at the same time). Commissioners can do anything. GM's handle one team's GM duties. Managers handle one team's managerial duties. What else is there?

Compounding the issue is the fact that there are multiple options scattered here and there to reassign these duties. (Player handles all mangerial duties, AI handles all managerial duties, etc.) This confuses things both for the computer and the human OOTP player. One option for each feature (all located in the same place) is enough.

tcblcommish · 07-09-2006, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rincewindw

I guess what makes it a 'great game' is it doesn't need me to play it.

Sorry buddy. My appologies to you for trying to help. I missed the free agent part so I guess the sarcasm in your return post for someone trying to help is 100% warranted. I hope someone "ELSE" can help you.

I certainly won't make that mistake again

Steve Kuffrey · 07-09-2006, 07:59 PM

The "act as" comes in when you are the commish and while commish you take over a team. The only way to avoid having the AI make any roster moves for you is to ONLY apply for and accept a job as the GM of a team NOT be commish then take over a team and remove the commish title from your name.

Dr. Walter Doodah · 07-09-2006, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by OakDragon

Unfortunately, it doesn't, and I think many issues arise because of this. I can understand playing as the Commissioner. I can understand playing as a GM. I can understand playing as a Manager. But how is there really any in-between?

I think the in-between is where the AI manager is still making all the moves but the game allows you to reach over him and change things. Certain things you do, like trades, will have a permanent effect, but things line lineup changes will only stand until the AI manager looks at his team again (I think that happens every Monday or something) and sets things back to how "he" wants them.

OakDragon · 07-09-2006, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Walter Doodah

I think the in-between is where the AI manager is still making all the moves but the game allows you to reach over him and change things. Certain things you do, like trades, will have a permanent effect, but things line lineup changes will only stand until the AI manager looks at his team again (I think that happens every Monday or something) and sets things back to how "he" wants them.

But how permanent is permanent when the AI can just go and trade or release the player? The AI can counteract anything the player can do and vice versa. It's an endless tug-of-war. I guess I don't see the benefits of this mode of play.

Dr. Walter Doodah · 07-09-2006, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by OakDragon

But how permanent is permanent when the AI can just go and trade or release the player? The AI can counteract anything the player can do and vice versa. It's an endless tug-of-war. I guess I don't see the benefits of this mode of play.

Well I meant permanent in that the trade stands and the AI can't reverse it. If the AI then decides to dump the player or trade him away again, well, I guess the distinction is a very small one, but the trade you made is still in the books.

As for the benefits of this mode, you got me, I was only trying to explain what was different about it, not why you'd want to use it.

rincewindw · 07-09-2006, 08:50 PM

Since I set it for 'human manger' makes all the roster moves, I can't see why the game keeps doing it. Nothing I do stays....I set the depth chart, the game changes it, I call a player up to the majors the game sends him down. Course since that puts him thru waivers so I lose him. All the 'team control settings' are set for me and only me to control the team so having the computer 'fix' everything I do makes no sense at all.

I don't understand the point of playing something if I have no say in what happens. What I'd really like to know is how to return it and get the money back.

mh2365 · 07-09-2006, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rincewindw

Since I set it for 'human manger' makes all the roster moves, I can't see why the game keeps doing it. Nothing I do stays....I set the depth chart, the game changes it, I call a player up to the majors the game sends him down. Course since that puts him thru waivers so I lose him. All the 'team control settings' are set for me and only me to control the team so having the computer 'fix' everything I do makes no sense at all.

I don't understand the point of playing something if I have no say in what happens. What I'd really like to know is how to return it and get the money back.

Good luck with all that.

dsvitak · 07-09-2006, 10:50 PM

Is the original poster correct, in that the computer will override your human manager's moves?

What precise and specific settings are used to prevent this from occurring?

I must have complete and total assurance that EVERYTHING I do, while managing my team, is safe from the AI's interference.

Dr. Walter Doodah · 07-09-2006, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dsvitak

I must have complete and total assurance that EVERYTHING I do, while managing my team, is safe from the AI's interference.

If your character in the game is actually the manager, and you're not just acting as manager in comish mode, you won't have most of these problems. However, the AI will still change your minor league lineups and depth charts and pitching roles. This, I agree, is a problem. I've always liked doing this myself in previous versions.

endgame · 07-09-2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Walter Doodah

However, the AI will still change your minor league lineups and depth charts and pitching roles.

I know there's a ton of variants contributing to all sorts of combinations of both success and shortcomings with results. But can you address, based on your experience -- deep and resourceful as it is -- what effect the setting on the Manager Home Page -> Team Control Settings -> Minor League Management actually has when set to the Minor League Manager or when left to the Manager/GM's position?

dsvitak · 07-09-2006, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Walter Doodah

If your character in the game is actually the manager, and you're not just acting as manager in comish mode, you won't have most of these problems. However, the AI will still change your minor league lineups and depth charts and pitching roles. This, I agree, is a problem. I've always liked doing this myself in previous versions.

I don't understand this...really.

Why would the AI EVER adjust my depth chart and pitching roles?

Depth charts and pitching roles, and all roster assignments for that matter, are the heart and soul of any baseball simulation.

If I want Albert Pujols to hit third, and the computer insists on hitting him fifth, then the game will be blown off the hard drive, PDQ. This is intolerable.

Recte44 · 07-10-2006, 12:05 AM

For the support team to tell us "that's how it is supposed to work" is not the answer we're looking for here. Let's identify it as a problem, and move towards a solution that the gamers will embrace. How's that?

tcblcommish · 07-10-2006, 12:11 AM

I just read on another post that you can go to EACH level of your teams and there is a box you can check that will NOT allow any roster moves whatsoever for those teams.

That should solve this issue

Recte44 · 07-10-2006, 12:13 AM

Where is this box?

tcblcommish · 07-10-2006, 12:15 AM

Yeah sorry, it's listed right under the Options and Ball park heading on the main team page and then it's right under the generate logo button.

07-09-2006, 01:26 PM	#1
rincewindw Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 12	I give up I got the new patch. I double checked to make sure I've got it checked that I'm the one to make roster moves and lineup changes. I play a game and the game changes my roster and changes my lineups and signs free agents. Can I return this and get my money back? Tom Dakers

07-09-2006, 07:39 PM	#4
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,022	If you are playing "as GM to..." then it will make moves for you, you must "be the GM of the team". If that makes sense.... __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

07-09-2006, 07:59 PM	#7
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,022	The "act as" comes in when you are the commish and while commish you take over a team. The only way to avoid having the AI make any roster moves for you is to ONLY apply for and accept a job as the GM of a team NOT be commish then take over a team and remove the commish title from your name. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

07-10-2006, 12:05 AM	#17
Recte44 Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 2,754	For the support team to tell us "that's how it is supposed to work" is not the answer we're looking for here. Let's identify it as a problem, and move towards a solution that the gamers will embrace. How's that? __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, The Brewster Baseball Association- fictional league (JOIN NOW)

07-10-2006, 12:13 AM	#19
Recte44 Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 2,754	Where is this box? __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, The Brewster Baseball Association- fictional league (JOIN NOW)

07-09-2006, 01:32 PM	#2
tcblcommish Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 3,435	Most likely the problem is in your depth chart. If you play every game out then I would suggest CLEARING your depth chart and giving that another try. Don't give up on this game, great soldi game Hope this helps

07-09-2006, 07:27 PM	#3
rincewindw Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 12	How would clearing the depth charts stop the game from signing free agents. The game is who filled in the depth charts. Also the game that released the free agent I signed and grabbed several useless players off waivers. I can't see why it can't be played without the computer making all these moves. I guess what makes it a 'great game' is it doesn't need me to play it.

07-09-2006, 08:50 PM	#11
rincewindw Bat Boy Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 12	Since I set it for 'human manger' makes all the roster moves, I can't see why the game keeps doing it. Nothing I do stays....I set the depth chart, the game changes it, I call a player up to the majors the game sends him down. Course since that puts him thru waivers so I lose him. All the 'team control settings' are set for me and only me to control the team so having the computer 'fix' everything I do makes no sense at all. I don't understand the point of playing something if I have no say in what happens. What I'd really like to know is how to return it and get the money back.

07-09-2006, 10:50 PM	#13
dsvitak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 4,881	Is the original poster correct, in that the computer will override your human manager's moves? What precise and specific settings are used to prevent this from occurring? I must have complete and total assurance that EVERYTHING I do, while managing my team, is safe from the AI's interference.

07-10-2006, 12:11 AM	#18
tcblcommish Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 3,435	I just read on another post that you can go to EACH level of your teams and there is a box you can check that will NOT allow any roster moves whatsoever for those teams. That should solve this issue

07-10-2006, 12:15 AM	#20
tcblcommish Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 3,435	Yeah sorry, it's listed right under the Options and Ball park heading on the main team page and then it's right under the generate logo button.