Best way to start out?

mac2298 · 10-27-2015, 09:53 PM

I just got OOTP 16 today, and after loading the September 1st rosters, adding the all-in-one mod pack, playing half a season with my favorite team, the Reds, I have gotten a pretty good grasp of the game. I've played iOOTP and MLB Manager for a little over a year now, so I'm familiar with the essence of the game and could handle myself better than I imagine most newbies could. However, there is still a huge difference in the iOS version from the full version of OOTP 16, and I want to know what the best way to become familiar and really enjoy the game early on is. This is my first version of OOTP ever off of my phone, so there is definitely a lot to digest. How should I setup my team to get some quick enjoyment out of playing while at the same time adjusting to the learning curve? So far I just assigned myself as a GM and am in control of everything besides managerial roles and minor league lineups/rotation and minor league promotion/demotion. Should I cede some control to my assistant to focus on getting a grasp of the basics? Or should I just throw myself in there like I'm doing right now to learn on the job? Thanks for helping a newbie!

TheMaus2 · 10-27-2015, 10:22 PM

What you're doing is fine. If you want something more, i'd recommend going fictional.

mitchkenn · 10-28-2015, 12:29 PM

Keep control of releasing/signing players. The first version I played, I let my managers in the minors do that, and they released a couple of players yet to develop, but ended up being stars for other teams within two years. I let "managers" set starters, rotation, and moves up and down within the minors - but not to release or sign players. That was when i had AAA-AA-A teams - now i play with just a AAA team - easier to control. I am playing semi historical from 1901 and am up to 1917. Just a thought to keep the prospects you want. Actually you can experiment and go back to a time you liked or before something went wrong with your changes. Just remember to back-up VERY OFTEN so you can restore. Have fun.

Orcin · 10-28-2015, 12:39 PM

Fictional... just do it.

The best way to learn the depth of the game is to read the manual and poke around in the settings menus, along with reading the forum. Then just play and research whatever you don't understand as you go.

mac2298 · 10-28-2015, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Orcin

Fictional... just do it.

The best way to learn the depth of the game is to read the manual and poke around in the settings menus, along with reading the forum. Then just play and research whatever you don't understand as you go.

Thanks, super helpful. I'll check the manual out.

I've never been a fan of fictional leagues on iOS. I guess I just don't get the point of it. You're not familiar with the players, you lose the aspect of historical stats... I just never got into it. What's the appeal over starting a real game?

Bigrod · 10-28-2015, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mac2298

Thanks, super helpful. I'll check the manual out.

I've never been a fan of fictional leagues on iOS. I guess I just don't get the point of it. You're not familiar with the players, you lose the aspect of historical stats... I just never got into it. What's the appeal over starting a real game?

Not being familiar creates the challenge of building that winning team.

Andy · 10-28-2015, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mac2298

Thanks, super helpful. I'll check the manual out.

I've never been a fan of fictional leagues on iOS. I guess I just don't get the point of it. You're not familiar with the players, you lose the aspect of historical stats... I just never got into it. What's the appeal over starting a real game?

I used to be the same way. You'll become familiar and they will seem real to you pretty quickly.

mac2298 · 10-28-2015, 04:09 PM

Sounds good, thanks guys.

RchW · 10-28-2015, 04:15 PM

My top 3 suggestions;

Fictional
Fictional
Fictional

I don't miss baseball after the WS 'cause I play all winter.

mitchkenn · 10-28-2015, 04:31 PM

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I don't miss baseball after the WS 'cause I play all winter.

Amen to that!!!!

Bet we all do.

Clemente21PIT · 10-28-2015, 04:54 PM

Fictional is hard on the mobile device because you don't get all the information and customization that you get on the desktop version. What I suggest is make a small league, sim a couple years for some history, and then take over a team. You learn who's who pretty quickly then and you can create fictional storylines in your head about different players and coaches. Another thing, customize the heck out of the game. Just toggle settings until you find something that works or interests you. Good luck!

Hopefully this can help you out a bit: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...al-worlds.html

And this: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ad.php?t=18175

mac2298 · 10-28-2015, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Clemente21PIT

Fictional is hard on the mobile device because you don't get all the information and customization that you get on the desktop version. What I suggest is make a small league, sim a couple years for some history, and then take over a team. You learn who's who pretty quickly then and you can create fictional storylines in your head about different players and coaches. Another thing, customize the heck out of the game. Just toggle settings until you find something that works or interests you. Good luck!

Hopefully this can help you out a bit: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...al-worlds.html

And this: We Laughed, We Cried (long but worth it) - OOTP Developments Forums

That sounds great, thanks so much for the help!

10-27-2015, 09:53 PM	#1
mac2298 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 107	Best way to start out? I just got OOTP 16 today, and after loading the September 1st rosters, adding the all-in-one mod pack, playing half a season with my favorite team, the Reds, I have gotten a pretty good grasp of the game. I've played iOOTP and MLB Manager for a little over a year now, so I'm familiar with the essence of the game and could handle myself better than I imagine most newbies could. However, there is still a huge difference in the iOS version from the full version of OOTP 16, and I want to know what the best way to become familiar and really enjoy the game early on is. This is my first version of OOTP ever off of my phone, so there is definitely a lot to digest. How should I setup my team to get some quick enjoyment out of playing while at the same time adjusting to the learning curve? So far I just assigned myself as a GM and am in control of everything besides managerial roles and minor league lineups/rotation and minor league promotion/demotion. Should I cede some control to my assistant to focus on getting a grasp of the basics? Or should I just throw myself in there like I'm doing right now to learn on the job? Thanks for helping a newbie!

10-27-2015, 10:22 PM	#2
TheMaus2 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The OOTP Forums. Always. Posts: 1,949 Blog Entries: 16	What you're doing is fine. If you want something more, i'd recommend going fictional. __________________ I write a monthly newsletter on the Food Baseball Association. I also listen to music no one's ever heard of in hopes of looking cool and alternative.

10-28-2015, 04:15 PM	#9
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The big smoke Posts: 15,628	My top 3 suggestions; Fictional Fictional Fictional I don't miss baseball after the WS 'cause I play all winter. __________________ 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

10-28-2015, 04:54 PM	#11
Clemente21PIT Major Leagues Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 434	Best way to start out? Fictional is hard on the mobile device because you don't get all the information and customization that you get on the desktop version. What I suggest is make a small league, sim a couple years for some history, and then take over a team. You learn who's who pretty quickly then and you can create fictional storylines in your head about different players and coaches. Another thing, customize the heck out of the game. Just toggle settings until you find something that works or interests you. Good luck! Hopefully this can help you out a bit: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...al-worlds.html And this: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ad.php?t=18175 Last edited by Clemente21PIT; 10-28-2015 at 05:12 PM.

10-28-2015, 12:29 PM	#3
mitchkenn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Oregon, not by design Posts: 2,853	Keep control of releasing/signing players. The first version I played, I let my managers in the minors do that, and they released a couple of players yet to develop, but ended up being stars for other teams within two years. I let "managers" set starters, rotation, and moves up and down within the minors - but not to release or sign players. That was when i had AAA-AA-A teams - now i play with just a AAA team - easier to control. I am playing semi historical from 1901 and am up to 1917. Just a thought to keep the prospects you want. Actually you can experiment and go back to a time you liked or before something went wrong with your changes. Just remember to back-up VERY OFTEN so you can restore. Have fun.

10-28-2015, 12:39 PM	#4
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,798	Fictional... just do it. The best way to learn the depth of the game is to read the manual and poke around in the settings menus, along with reading the forum. Then just play and research whatever you don't understand as you go.

10-28-2015, 04:09 PM	#8
mac2298 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 107	Sounds good, thanks guys.