Who are you starting with? - Page 3

BMD · 06-18-2011, 09:54 AM

I will start with my beloved Buccos.

Since the two positions they have had the most issues with this year are C and 3b I will try to add some deth by trading a minor leaguer for a veteran capable of playing both positions. You know, like Brandon Inge.

Then I will keep an eye on the available personnel list for the unlikely occurance that Jim Leyland becomes available so I can hire him as my bench coach. Hey was in the dugout the last time the Pirates had a winning season. Maybe he would be good luck.

So . . . um . . . RandyTiger, you wouldn' t happen to be in any online leagues would you, hmmm?

Casimir · 06-18-2011, 10:02 AM

I have had every version of OOTP since 4 and always start a new game to get my feet wet regardless of how different/similar the new version is. I'll start a game to goof around with the 2011 Tigers.

Plans are in place for a fictional major league based in the USA and Canada. Start out with 48 teams in 8 divisions, get about 20 seasons autosimmed, and then expand to 54 teams in 9 divisions taking control of the newborn Toledo Mud Hens.

RandyTiger · 06-18-2011, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMD

I will start with my beloved Buccos.

Since the two positions they have had the most issues with this year are C and 3b I will try to add some deth by trading a minor leaguer for a veteran capable of playing both positions. You know, like Brandon Inge.

Then I will keep an eye on the available personnel list for the unlikely occurance that Jim Leyland becomes available so I can hire him as my bench coach. Hey was in the dugout the last time the Pirates had a winning season. Maybe he would be good luck.

So . . . um . . . RandyTiger, you wouldn' t happen to be in any online leagues would you, hmmm?

Nope, sorry, solo play only.

I don't intend to try online, considering all the reports about problem players I've read on the 11 online forum. If it was a small group of reliable people with a stable history, I might reconsider and learn how to play online. Otherwise, I'd rather not put myself through that kind of frustration.

*trades you Leyland, Inge, and Raburn for a bag of popcorn and a buck (the venison kind)*

Casimir · 06-18-2011, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMD

Since the two positions they have had the most issues with this year are C and 3b I will try to add some deth by trading a minor leaguer for a veteran capable of playing both positions. You know, like Brandon Inge.

Brandon Inge, leading the world in check swing strikes.

Doc_Brown · 06-18-2011, 10:16 AM

The Marlins, no idea why though.

sofla97 · 06-18-2011, 10:16 AM

"I will start with my beloved Buccos.

Since the two positions they have had the most issues with this year are C and 3b I will try to add some deth by trading a minor leaguer for a veteran capable of playing both positions. You know, like Brandon Inge."

Why don't you just wait for Pedro Alvarez to develop ? I'm sure he'll be a stud in no time.

Fircoal · 06-18-2011, 11:40 AM

I'll probably be bringing in my fictional leagues and continuing them on. I'll probably also try out the MLB playing as the A's and see how well I can do that.

kielcary · 06-18-2011, 12:06 PM

My plan is 2011 Royals, just like a couple of other people here.

Get through the 2011 season, dump some bloated contracts at the deadline, allow some less-than-good vets to play out the season, and wait for 2012 to start calling up Hosmer, Moustakas, Duffy, etc.

Maybe I will see what I can get for Robinson, or maybe see what I can get for Butler and promote Robinson... even though Butler is probably my favorite Royal since George.

Can't wait! This is actually my first OOTP baseball other than taking a look at OOTP 11 which someone else had purchased. Reading on these forums and checking the reviews led me to pre-order. I've played Baseball Mogul for many years, but I'm ready for a change.

I'm also excited for the fictional leagues, but I need to look into it more. I saw a guy create a Nebraska league on these forums... sounds like fun, since it's my home state. I also was thinking about creating an Army fictional league, using several Army posts and the cities attached to them.

First I have to get all the fictional mechanics and setup down!

Donevyn · 06-18-2011, 12:28 PM

I'm a big Mariner fan too. I'm just hoping if the rosters aren't quite up-to-date with all the rookies joining the roster (I think they have finally settled in with the addition of Ackley), that I can at least easily edit adds or subtracts. What a renaissance the Mariners are having with rookies! (sorry Lou, I know you hate the idea of rookies playing...but get use to it!

UKRedSox · 06-18-2011, 12:34 PM

Going to try managing.

Going to take a minor league team (real life rosters) and see if I can win the championship. If I can I will see if there is a promotion to the next minor league level.

Going to take the Delmarva Shorebirds (A-BAL) as it was the first Minor League stadium I went to way back in 2002.

Of course as manager the organisation will decide which players will be on my team through out the season.

I may even try and write a dynasty report!

Xavier12 · 06-18-2011, 12:34 PM

First year of OOTP (started with 8) that I'm not sure how I want to start. I want to find a cool fictional template and play some seasons and expand but not really sure where to start.

mirrf · 06-18-2011, 01:11 PM

Usually I go fictional all the way, but this time I'm starting off with my beloved A's. I need the challenge.....

kev24fan · 06-18-2011, 01:32 PM

I will either try to do better with the Oakland A's than they are really doing or take the Cardinals and try to win it all.

I wished the weekend was over with. I never wished for Monday to get here.

akw4572 · 06-18-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GrantDawg

If you put this up as a quickstart, I'd love to give it a shot. Pretty cool idea.

Ditto that, that looks pretty awesome.

Germaniac · 06-18-2011, 02:03 PM

I will do three different things ... first starting a historical league with the Seattle Pilots in 1969, letting them become the Brewers and become a dynasty

Then starting something all the way back in 1871 ...

and yes, starting a fictional league, because this is the real thing.

When you pick up a 20-year old Barry Bonds or Greg Maddux in a historical league, no matter how their ratings are, you know they will be productive MLers, but in fictional leagues, you have no clue.

And as always, my Triple-A team will be the Cooperstown Legends ... is there anything better than going from the Majors directly to Cooperstown

oman19 · 06-18-2011, 02:06 PM

I use close the real MLB set-up but with fictional players.

I will go to a 15 and 15 format by moving Houston to the AL West.
I will put in a $100m cap.
DH in both leagues.
Rotating interleague schedule similiar to the NFL's. The schedules are found here. http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...-schedule.html

Then I will take over the Detroit Tigers as GM. I set up line-ups and pitching staff then hit quick play one game at a time and check out every box score and do my GM thin making adjustments to the roster and line-ups/pitching staffs as needed.

mp33 · 06-18-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GrantDawg

If you put this up as a quickstart, I'd love to give it a shot. Pretty cool idea.

Yup, me too. Does/will the relegation and promotion work?

Otherwise I'll go with Boston and a fictional league.

AstrosFan409 · 06-18-2011, 04:37 PM

I just started playing ootp here recently with the ootp 11 demo, I have alot to learn so i will start with my 2011 Astros and go from there would like to look into these fictional leagues and what not though so far Love this game but i know there is sooo much more to it then what ive discovered so far, cant wait to dive into it and really figure this stuff out.

The Wolf · 06-18-2011, 04:40 PM

The Rockies.

sdctitans · 06-18-2011, 05:04 PM

I'll be starting with the real 2011 setup, and taking control of the Seattle Mariners. Guiding Ackley, Pineda and Franklin to stardom while trying to keep Felix and Smoak in the fold. Figgins will be gone in no time and we will see what becomes of Ichiro in his later years.

06-18-2011, 10:16 AM	#46
sofla97 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 149	"I will start with my beloved Buccos. Since the two positions they have had the most issues with this year are C and 3b I will try to add some deth by trading a minor leaguer for a veteran capable of playing both positions. You know, like Brandon Inge." Why don't you just wait for Pedro Alvarez to develop ? I'm sure he'll be a stud in no time. Last edited by sofla97; 06-18-2011 at 10:18 AM.

06-18-2011, 11:40 AM	#47
Fircoal Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 100	I'll probably be bringing in my fictional leagues and continuing them on. I'll probably also try out the MLB playing as the A's and see how well I can do that. __________________

06-18-2011, 12:06 PM	#48
kielcary Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: McCook, Nebraska Posts: 17	Royals My plan is 2011 Royals, just like a couple of other people here. Get through the 2011 season, dump some bloated contracts at the deadline, allow some less-than-good vets to play out the season, and wait for 2012 to start calling up Hosmer, Moustakas, Duffy, etc. Maybe I will see what I can get for Robinson, or maybe see what I can get for Butler and promote Robinson... even though Butler is probably my favorite Royal since George. Can't wait! This is actually my first OOTP baseball other than taking a look at OOTP 11 which someone else had purchased. Reading on these forums and checking the reviews led me to pre-order. I've played Baseball Mogul for many years, but I'm ready for a change. I'm also excited for the fictional leagues, but I need to look into it more. I saw a guy create a Nebraska league on these forums... sounds like fun, since it's my home state. I also was thinking about creating an Army fictional league, using several Army posts and the cities attached to them. First I have to get all the fictional mechanics and setup down! Last edited by kielcary; 06-18-2011 at 12:12 PM.

06-18-2011, 02:03 PM	#55
Germaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Frankenthal, Germany Posts: 2,993	I will do three different things ... first starting a historical league with the Seattle Pilots in 1969, letting them become the Brewers and become a dynasty Then starting something all the way back in 1871 ... and yes, starting a fictional league, because this is the real thing. When you pick up a 20-year old Barry Bonds or Greg Maddux in a historical league, no matter how their ratings are, you know they will be productive MLers, but in fictional leagues, you have no clue. And as always, my Triple-A team will be the Cooperstown Legends ... is there anything better than going from the Majors directly to Cooperstown __________________ I'm going to have to meet my Maker some day. And if He asks me why I didn't let this boy play, and I say it's because he's black, that might not be a satisfactory answer. Happy Chandler, 1947

06-18-2011, 02:06 PM	#56
oman19 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Area Posts: 1,305	I use close the real MLB set-up but with fictional players. I will go to a 15 and 15 format by moving Houston to the AL West. I will put in a $100m cap. DH in both leagues. Rotating interleague schedule similiar to the NFL's. The schedules are found here. http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...-schedule.html Then I will take over the Detroit Tigers as GM. I set up line-ups and pitching staff then hit quick play one game at a time and check out every box score and do my GM thin making adjustments to the roster and line-ups/pitching staffs as needed. __________________ GENERATION 10: The first time you see this, copy it into your sig on any forum and add 1 to the generation. Social experiment. My OOTP wishlist: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...-wishlist.html

06-18-2011, 09:54 AM	#41
BMD All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere raising the Jolly Roger Posts: 515	I will start with my beloved Buccos. Since the two positions they have had the most issues with this year are C and 3b I will try to add some deth by trading a minor leaguer for a veteran capable of playing both positions. You know, like Brandon Inge. Then I will keep an eye on the available personnel list for the unlikely occurance that Jim Leyland becomes available so I can hire him as my bench coach. Hey was in the dugout the last time the Pirates had a winning season. Maybe he would be good luck. So . . . um . . . RandyTiger, you wouldn' t happen to be in any online leagues would you, hmmm?

06-18-2011, 10:02 AM	#42
Casimir Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 25	I have had every version of OOTP since 4 and always start a new game to get my feet wet regardless of how different/similar the new version is. I'll start a game to goof around with the 2011 Tigers. Plans are in place for a fictional major league based in the USA and Canada. Start out with 48 teams in 8 divisions, get about 20 seasons autosimmed, and then expand to 54 teams in 9 divisions taking control of the newborn Toledo Mud Hens.

06-18-2011, 10:16 AM	#45
Doc_Brown All Star Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,326	The Marlins, no idea why though.

06-18-2011, 12:28 PM	#49
Donevyn Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UP, WA Posts: 360	I'm a big Mariner fan too. I'm just hoping if the rosters aren't quite up-to-date with all the rookies joining the roster (I think they have finally settled in with the addition of Ackley), that I can at least easily edit adds or subtracts. What a renaissance the Mariners are having with rookies! (sorry Lou, I know you hate the idea of rookies playing...but get use to it!

06-18-2011, 12:34 PM	#50
UKRedSox Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cumbria/Isle of Wight, England Posts: 416	Going to try managing. Going to take a minor league team (real life rosters) and see if I can win the championship. If I can I will see if there is a promotion to the next minor league level. Going to take the Delmarva Shorebirds (A-BAL) as it was the first Minor League stadium I went to way back in 2002. Of course as manager the organisation will decide which players will be on my team through out the season. I may even try and write a dynasty report!

06-18-2011, 12:34 PM	#51
Xavier12 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 94	First year of OOTP (started with 8) that I'm not sure how I want to start. I want to find a cool fictional template and play some seasons and expand but not really sure where to start.

06-18-2011, 01:32 PM	#53
kev24fan Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 489	I will either try to do better with the Oakland A's than they are really doing or take the Cardinals and try to win it all. I wished the weekend was over with. I never wished for Monday to get here.

06-18-2011, 04:37 PM	#58
AstrosFan409 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 36	I just started playing ootp here recently with the ootp 11 demo, I have alot to learn so i will start with my 2011 Astros and go from there would like to look into these fictional leagues and what not though so far Love this game but i know there is sooo much more to it then what ive discovered so far, cant wait to dive into it and really figure this stuff out.

06-18-2011, 05:04 PM	#60
sdctitans Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 25	My start... I'll be starting with the real 2011 setup, and taking control of the Seattle Mariners. Guiding Ackley, Pineda and Franklin to stardom while trying to keep Felix and Smoak in the fold. Figgins will be gone in no time and we will see what becomes of Ichiro in his later years. __________________ 95'-96' Seattle Supersonics (NBA Finals appearance) 2001 Seattle Mariners (116-46) 2005 Seattle Seahawks (13-3. SB XL appearance) 2013 Seattle Seahawks (13-3. SB XLVIII CHAMPS) 2014 Seattle Seahawks (12-4. SB XLIV appearance)