'Lefty' should be left-handed

Leo_The_Lip · 10-27-2016, 09:02 AM

Please add a snippet of code that checks throwing status before assigning the nickname 'Lefty'.

TheMaus2 · 10-27-2016, 09:05 AM

But the player in question could be a Democrat

David Watts · 10-27-2016, 09:25 AM

I write left handed, but do pretty much everything else right handed. Could be a childhood nickname given by a dad that didn't want no left handed writing son.........I of course remember none of this, but according to my sister, it caused quite the family brawl

But, I was never called Lefty, so I should just stop rambling.

Number4 · 10-27-2016, 10:48 AM

I think having "lefty" as a nickname for left-handers only is a bit strange. With what, at least 5 players on an average roster being lefties, you'd think the mere fact of someone being a lefty does not warrant the "lefty" nickname.
I can also imagine how righties get a nickname like lefty ironically - let's say a RH reliever misses that the call to the bullpen was for a lefty, gets up and gets called lefty for that, or a RHB struggling against LHP for a random reason, some wisecrack calls him "lefty" and it sticks.

Sweed · 10-27-2016, 11:02 AM

There is a guy in my bowling league we call Lefty. He only has one arm, his right

I don't care either way if this request is implemented. I do think though there are reasons a right hander could end up with the lefty nickname so having it causes me no problems at all.

jpeters1734 · 10-27-2016, 11:46 AM

I have no problem with a "lefty" righty. I like to think of funny backstories to nicknames anyways. If it doesn't fit in your view, remove his nickname. Ultimately, you're in control of your world

Cryomaniac · 10-27-2016, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweed

There is a guy in my bowling league we call Lefty. He only has one arm, his right

Ironic nicknames are almost as fun as descriptive ones

jpeters1734 · 10-27-2016, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cryomaniac

Ironic nicknames are almost as fun as descriptive ones

like tiny for the 6'10 guy?

pstrickert · 10-27-2016, 02:34 PM

You can always remove it from the nick_names.txt file. Or use the player editor to remove it.

Number4 · 10-27-2016, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pstrickert

You can always remove it from the nick_names.txt file. Or use the player editor to remove it.

Alternatively, you can remove all RHB and RHP to make sure the nickname can only apply to lefties.

Déjà Bru · 10-27-2016, 06:41 PM

Or, you can do what I do these days which is to hide game-generated nicknames (Game Settings, Players & Facegen, unclick "Show player nicknames") and enter my own by editing the first name field. An example is shown below.

Too many irrelevant nicknames in OOTPB; too much repetition of nicknames after a while; and no way to really control or prevent them once they are turned on. I like this method better, which actually looks nice in various displays:

RchW · 10-27-2016, 06:55 PM

Phil Mickelson a right-hander became a left handed golfer simply because he imitated his father as a mirror image. I think he is called "lefty" on the PGA tour. I'm a little bit ambidextrous. Can hammer nails with either hand, write with either hand including backwards; switch hit in baseball and when I played American football punted left footed but kicked field goals right footed. In soccer I only made the team because I was willing to play the left side despite being right-footed.

Cryomaniac · 10-28-2016, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jpeters1734

like tiny for the 6'10 guy?

Indeed. Among many other things. I know a guy who was ... rather large at school who got referred to as "Slim", for example.

RchW · 10-28-2016, 02:25 PM

My favorite was Kent Clark. Nickname was Mansuper.

MrBojangles · 10-29-2016, 03:40 AM

The whole point of nicknames is that they have a backstory... some less obvious than others.

Déjà Bru · 10-29-2016, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBojangles

The whole point of nicknames is that they have a backstory... some less obvious than others.

Yes, that is why I have taken matters into my own hands as described above. Some people may prefer random nicknames and that is fine. The game should also allow the option to clear them all out if necessary and to prevent them from coming back. Manually using the nickname slot is not truly optimal in that one must endure seeing all the non-sequitur nicknames in addition to those one creates. Hence what I do now.

ihatenames · 11-01-2016, 11:43 AM

My dad wrote left handed. He did just about everything left handed with the exception of throwing a baseball and hitting.

Padreman · 11-01-2016, 01:38 PM

Maybe he touches himself with his non pitching/throwing hand to strengthened it

TheMaus2 · 11-01-2016, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Padreman

Maybe he touches himself with his non pitching/throwing hand to strengthened it

Would rather not think about that

10-27-2016, 09:02 AM	#1
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10-27-2016, 10:48 AM	#4
Number4 Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 460	I think having "lefty" as a nickname for left-handers only is a bit strange. With what, at least 5 players on an average roster being lefties, you'd think the mere fact of someone being a lefty does not warrant the "lefty" nickname. I can also imagine how righties get a nickname like lefty ironically - let's say a RH reliever misses that the call to the bullpen was for a lefty, gets up and gets called lefty for that, or a RHB struggling against LHP for a random reason, some wisecrack calls him "lefty" and it sticks. __________________ "Odor is now 2 for 5 today" (Commentator, after Rougned Odor, up to then 1 for 4, punched Jose Bautista square in the face.)

10-27-2016, 11:46 AM	#6
jpeters1734 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Juust a bit outside... Posts: 5,617	I have no problem with a "lefty" righty. I like to think of funny backstories to nicknames anyways. If it doesn't fit in your view, remove his nickname. Ultimately, you're in control of your world __________________ "Cannonball Coming!" Go Bucs!! Founder and League Caretaker of the Professional Baseball Circuit, www.probaseballcircuit.com An Un-Official Guide to Minor League Management in OOTP 21 Ratings Scale Conversion Cross-Reference Cheat Sheet

10-27-2016, 06:41 PM	#11
Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States Posts: 10,456	Or, you can do what I do these days which is to hide game-generated nicknames (Game Settings, Players & Facegen, unclick "Show player nicknames") and enter my own by editing the first name field. An example is shown below. Too many irrelevant nicknames in OOTPB; too much repetition of nicknames after a while; and no way to really control or prevent them once they are turned on. I like this method better, which actually looks nice in various displays: Attached Images __________________ - Bru Last edited by Déjà Bru; 10-27-2016 at 06:45 PM.

10-27-2016, 09:25 AM	#3
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 8,868	I write left handed, but do pretty much everything else right handed. Could be a childhood nickname given by a dad that didn't want no left handed writing son.........I of course remember none of this, but according to my sister, it caused quite the family brawl But, I was never called Lefty, so I should just stop rambling.

10-27-2016, 11:02 AM	#5
Sweed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,092 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	There is a guy in my bowling league we call Lefty. He only has one arm, his right I don't care either way if this request is implemented. I do think though there are reasons a right hander could end up with the lefty nickname so having it causes me no problems at all.

10-27-2016, 02:34 PM	#9
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,738	You can always remove it from the nick_names.txt file. Or use the player editor to remove it.

10-27-2016, 06:55 PM	#12
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The big smoke Posts: 15,628	Phil Mickelson a right-hander became a left handed golfer simply because he imitated his father as a mirror image. I think he is called "lefty" on the PGA tour. I'm a little bit ambidextrous. Can hammer nails with either hand, write with either hand including backwards; switch hit in baseball and when I played American football punted left footed but kicked field goals right footed. In soccer I only made the team because I was willing to play the left side despite being right-footed. __________________ 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

10-28-2016, 02:25 PM	#14
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The big smoke Posts: 15,628	My favorite was Kent Clark. Nickname was Mansuper. __________________ 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

10-29-2016, 03:40 AM	#15
MrBojangles All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: low and inside Posts: 568	The whole point of nicknames is that they have a backstory... some less obvious than others.

11-01-2016, 11:43 AM	#17
ihatenames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockford Posts: 2,535	My dad wrote left handed. He did just about everything left handed with the exception of throwing a baseball and hitting. __________________ New Album coming soon!

11-01-2016, 01:38 PM	#18
Padreman Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (formally San Diego, CA.) Posts: 4,140 Blog Entries: 1	Maybe he touches himself with his non pitching/throwing hand to strengthened it __________________ Chargers= Despicable Traitors