Real vs make believe, which is better?

David Watts · 10-03-2013, 09:41 AM

This is such a great time of year. Love post season baseball...Go Tigers! That being said, why do I find that my thoughts keep drifting back to my RDL, the random debut league I'm playing. Maybe it's the fact that with 19 games remaining, the Cleveland Spiders hold a 1 game lead over the Cincinnati Atoms and 2 game lead over the Detroit Sabercats. Maybe it's the fact that Frank Howard just crushed his 54th home run breaking Mickey Mantles single season record. Or the fact that Howard's teammate Dale Murphy has 45 bombs. Howard and Murphy combined have more home runs than several teams have for the season. Maybe it's watching Bob Welch once again dominate the NL while a young Mark Mulder does the same in the AL. Or it could be the excitement of watching Houston battle Pittsburgh for the leagues worst record with the #1 pick in the draft on the line. Houston looked like they had it all sewed up about a few weeks ago, but a hot streak has put the pick in jeopardy. Could this be the year Babe Ruth shows up? Ty Cobb? Walter Johnson? Whatever it is, I can't stop thinking about it. I love this game.

rpriske · 10-03-2013, 11:21 AM

I don't think there is a 'better'. So far I only play real... but as my 2013 quickstart in now in 2014 and I am planning to continue, it will become fictional. We'll see if I still like it.

Some people never play real.

I am running three 'dynasties' now (a 1977 start Blue Jays, now in 1980 - the 2013 quickstart Jays, now in 2014 - and a newly started 1901 Brooklyn Superbas)

What will be next? Certainly not a purely fictional league, but I MIGHT try a random debut league. Just to see...

The Wolf · 10-03-2013, 11:42 AM

Real. Because you can share it with your friends and family elsewhere via phone, Internet or later get-togethers.

"Did you see that play Simmons made?"

"Yes! It was $&@%ing amazing!"

The Wolf · 10-03-2013, 11:43 AM

But the next best thing to real is OOTP.

Fyrestorm3 · 10-03-2013, 01:39 PM

I'm going to have to say OOTP is better. I get so much more invested in my games than I do in the real MLB season. Either way, go Rays!

It's also strange (if I'm playing an MLB league) to see a player who has become a superstar in my world appearing as a rookie in real life. I've had that happen a couple times so far, watching the final games and playoff games of teams I otherwise wouldn't get to see.

Questdog · 10-03-2013, 02:33 PM

I don't know about "better", but I do know that if the MLB folds up shop, my life won't change much......on the other hand, if my computer folds up and I can't play OOTP, then I'll have a big block of hours in every day I'll need to fill by doing something different......

Sweed · 10-03-2013, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Questdog

I don't know about "better", but I do know that if the MLB folds up shop, my life won't change much......on the other hand, if my computer folds up and I can't play OOTP, then I'll have a big block of hours in every day I'll need to fill by doing something different......

Yeah, I love baseball and certainly don't want to see another strike or lockout but.... If it happens OOTP fills my baseball needs nicely. In all honestly I am probably just as invested in my OOTP baseball world as I am in the real MLB. A Cubs appearance in the World Series would probably tilt that a bit towards real world but I'm not holding my breath

D-BacksJosh · 10-03-2013, 04:58 PM

LOL, No contest. This is like asking if i think a fake girlfriend is better then a real one. Nothing beats watching a real live baseball game in person. The excitement of a Major league game, the relaxing atmosphere of a minor league game, the team spirit at a college baseball game, or the proud moments of watching your kids play in little league. OOTP just helps me get through the withdrawals in between. Especially during the off-season.

Questdog · 10-03-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by D-BacksJosh

LOL, No contest. This is like asking if i think a fake girlfriend is better then a real one. Nothing beats watching a real live baseball game in person. The excitement of a Major league game, the relaxing atmosphere of a minor league game, the team spirit at a college baseball game, or the proud moments of watching your kids play in little league. OOTP just helps me get through the withdrawals in between. Especially during the off-season.

I don't think that is an apt analogy, since it is not the slamdunk you envision.......at least my fake girlfriend is still around......

your analogy would be more appropriate to the question of whether being an MLB GM or an OOTP GM is more exciting......of course being a real GM would be more exciting, but OOTP is the only one hiring.....

D-BacksJosh · 10-03-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Questdog

I don't think that is an apt analogy, since it is not the slamdunk you envision.......at least my fake girlfriend is still around......

your analogy would be more appropriate to the question of whether being an MLB GM or an OOTP GM is more exciting......of course being a real GM would be more exciting, but OOTP is the only one hiring.....

Well, I applaud your courage for admitting you live in a fantasy world then. Acceptance is the first step to recovery. The 2nd step is getting a real girlfriend.

RchW · 10-03-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by D-BacksJosh

LOL, No contest. This is like asking if i think a fake girlfriend is better then a real one. Nothing beats watching a real live baseball game in person. The excitement of a Major league game, the relaxing atmosphere of a minor league game, the team spirit at a college baseball game, or the proud moments of watching your kids play in little league. OOTP just helps me get through the withdrawals in between. Especially during the off-season.

My OOTP game is way better than what's on TV right now.

tejdog1 · 10-03-2013, 09:05 PM

I'd take OOTP's announcing 'crew' over FOX's

Questdog · 10-03-2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by D-BacksJosh

Well, I applaud your courage for admitting you live in a fantasy world then. Acceptance is the first step to recovery. The 2nd step is getting a real girlfriend.

Acceptance may be the first step to recovery, but it is also the last step to apathy......

RchW · 10-03-2013, 10:31 PM

Some of my "real girlfriends" left a lot to be desired.

Fyrestorm3 · 10-03-2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by D-BacksJosh

Well, I applaud your courage for admitting you live in a fantasy world then. Acceptance is the first step to recovery. The 2nd step is getting a real girlfriend.

I have no problem living in a fantasy world. My fantasy world is awesome. I can manage ten baseball games, go on a massive shooting spree with no repercussions, sing the lead with my favorite band in a rock concert, lead my football team to the Super Bowl, and still have time to save the galaxy once or twice before crawling into bed next to Mila Kunis.

The Game · 10-03-2013, 10:56 PM

With no horse in the race this year I could care less about MLB. But my Capitals are in 1st place. My White Sox in my RD league are in 2nd place battling with Oakland. My Chicago Fire are in last again. My Bears are 9-0.
I do love watching baseball while playing OOTP.

The Wolf · 10-04-2013, 01:35 AM

This is a really funny thread.

The Game · 10-04-2013, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

This is a really funny thread.

You mean, let me understand this cause, ya know maybe it's me, I'm a little f'd up maybe, but I'm funny how, I mean funny like I'm a clown, I amuse you? I make you laugh, I'm here to fn' amuse you? What do you mean funny, funny how? How am I funny?

Sorry made me this of Joe Pesci from Goodfellas. I was gonna change it to reflect the thread, but it's best left as is.

David Watts · 10-04-2013, 07:57 AM

At least in my OOTP world I don't have to sit through a half inning whine and cheese fest by a couple of ex players on how horrible it is that Dan Uggla was left off the Braves playoff roster. He had 22 home runs afterall.

The Wolf · 10-04-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

At least in my OOTP world I don't have to sit through a half inning whine and cheese fest by a couple of ex players on how horrible it is that Dan Uggla was left off the Braves playoff roster. He had 22 home runs afterall.

And a -1.3 WAR.

10-03-2013, 11:21 AM	#2
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,989 Blog Entries: 1	I don't think there is a 'better'. So far I only play real... but as my 2013 quickstart in now in 2014 and I am planning to continue, it will become fictional. We'll see if I still like it. Some people never play real. I am running three 'dynasties' now (a 1977 start Blue Jays, now in 1980 - the 2013 quickstart Jays, now in 2014 - and a newly started 1901 Brooklyn Superbas) What will be next? Certainly not a purely fictional league, but I MIGHT try a random debut league. Just to see... Last edited by rpriske; 10-03-2013 at 02:52 PM.

10-03-2013, 09:05 PM	#12
tejdog1 All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 1,618	I'd take OOTP's announcing 'crew' over FOX's __________________ It's amazing How you make your face just like a wall How you take your heart and turn it off How I turn my head and lose it all And it's unnerving How just one move puts me by myself There you go just trusting someone else Now I know I put us both through hell ~Matchbox 20, "Leave" Everyone knows it's spelled "TRAID", not trade

10-03-2013, 10:31 PM	#14
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The big smoke Posts: 15,628	Some of my "real girlfriends" left a lot to be desired. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

10-03-2013, 10:56 PM	#16
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,807	With no horse in the race this year I could care less about MLB. But my Capitals are in 1st place. My White Sox in my RD league are in 2nd place battling with Oakland. My Chicago Fire are in last again. My Bears are 9-0. I do love watching baseball while playing OOTP. __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

10-03-2013, 09:41 AM	#1
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 8,881	Real vs make believe, which is better? This is such a great time of year. Love post season baseball...Go Tigers! That being said, why do I find that my thoughts keep drifting back to my RDL, the random debut league I'm playing. Maybe it's the fact that with 19 games remaining, the Cleveland Spiders hold a 1 game lead over the Cincinnati Atoms and 2 game lead over the Detroit Sabercats. Maybe it's the fact that Frank Howard just crushed his 54th home run breaking Mickey Mantles single season record. Or the fact that Howard's teammate Dale Murphy has 45 bombs. Howard and Murphy combined have more home runs than several teams have for the season. Maybe it's watching Bob Welch once again dominate the NL while a young Mark Mulder does the same in the AL. Or it could be the excitement of watching Houston battle Pittsburgh for the leagues worst record with the #1 pick in the draft on the line. Houston looked like they had it all sewed up about a few weeks ago, but a hot streak has put the pick in jeopardy. Could this be the year Babe Ruth shows up? Ty Cobb? Walter Johnson? Whatever it is, I can't stop thinking about it. I love this game.

10-03-2013, 01:39 PM	#5
Fyrestorm3 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tampa Bay, Massachusetts Posts: 2,928	I'm going to have to say OOTP is better. I get so much more invested in my games than I do in the real MLB season. Either way, go Rays! It's also strange (if I'm playing an MLB league) to see a player who has become a superstar in my world appearing as a rookie in real life. I've had that happen a couple times so far, watching the final games and playoff games of teams I otherwise wouldn't get to see.

10-03-2013, 02:33 PM	#6
Questdog Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a dark, damp cave where I'm training slugs to run the bases...... Posts: 16,142	I don't know about "better", but I do know that if the MLB folds up shop, my life won't change much......on the other hand, if my computer folds up and I can't play OOTP, then I'll have a big block of hours in every day I'll need to fill by doing something different......

10-03-2013, 04:58 PM	#8
D-BacksJosh Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 875	LOL, No contest. This is like asking if i think a fake girlfriend is better then a real one. Nothing beats watching a real live baseball game in person. The excitement of a Major league game, the relaxing atmosphere of a minor league game, the team spirit at a college baseball game, or the proud moments of watching your kids play in little league. OOTP just helps me get through the withdrawals in between. Especially during the off-season.

10-04-2013, 07:57 AM	#19
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 8,881	At least in my OOTP world I don't have to sit through a half inning whine and cheese fest by a couple of ex players on how horrible it is that Dan Uggla was left off the Braves playoff roster. He had 22 home runs afterall.