Real-Time Simulation

Matt Uk · 03-23-2016, 05:59 AM

I know this has been about a while but until this new version I had never really used it before. Last night it was opening day in my 2001 season where I am GM/Manager of the Expos. We were due to play the Cubs but the game got postponed.

As it was opening day I decided to run the real time simulation and got completely engrossed in it. I ended up spending about two hours (real time!) watching the day unfold on factor 20 or something, switching to webcast and dipping into watch an innings here and there and thoroughly enjoyed it and it really helped to immerse me immediately into the new game and this without me even having a game that day.

One highlight was Boston leading Baltimore by 6-3 only for Baltimore to score five in the bottom of the 8th, with Chris Richard driving in two with a triple to take the win.

Anyway, just to say thanks for a wonderful (and overlooked by me!) feature. The depth of this game sometimes seems endless.

DocHalladay · 03-23-2016, 08:44 AM

This is an area of the game that is under-appreciated IMHO. What a delight to watch the day of games to unfold in front of you. LOVE this feature! Well designed!

rhinosaurus · 03-23-2016, 08:54 AM

Ya I'm enjoying it. Need to find the sweet spot for speed factor as I'm finding it either too slow or too fast right now, but it's great to watch things unfold. The timing thing I sjust my available time rather than a problem with the game.

Bluenoser · 03-23-2016, 08:55 AM

Agreed - I use it a lot. It has been an excellent addition to the game.

Hoiles · 03-23-2016, 11:10 PM

Just noticed that in real-time mode, you don't have to wait until your team's game starts, it automatically fast forwards until your game if you enter it. Also happens for the 2nd game of doubleheaders. Well done guys!

BeanballComin · 03-24-2016, 02:44 AM

Matt Uk -- that was a great post.
OOTP is virtual reality without the glasses.

tyrionbro · 03-24-2016, 10:06 AM

my favorite part is in web-cast mode where it will show you win expectancy out-by-out!

PSUColonel · 05-05-2016, 05:30 PM

this is an area of the game that really needs some love. It hasn't ben touched/enhanced since it's inception 4+ years ago.

03-23-2016, 05:59 AM	#1
Matt Uk Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: UK Posts: 450	Real-Time Simulation I know this has been about a while but until this new version I had never really used it before. Last night it was opening day in my 2001 season where I am GM/Manager of the Expos. We were due to play the Cubs but the game got postponed. As it was opening day I decided to run the real time simulation and got completely engrossed in it. I ended up spending about two hours (real time!) watching the day unfold on factor 20 or something, switching to webcast and dipping into watch an innings here and there and thoroughly enjoyed it and it really helped to immerse me immediately into the new game and this without me even having a game that day. One highlight was Boston leading Baltimore by 6-3 only for Baltimore to score five in the bottom of the 8th, with Chris Richard driving in two with a triple to take the win. Anyway, just to say thanks for a wonderful (and overlooked by me!) feature. The depth of this game sometimes seems endless.

03-23-2016, 08:44 AM	#2
DocHalladay Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alliston, Ontario Posts: 93	This is an area of the game that is under-appreciated IMHO. What a delight to watch the day of games to unfold in front of you. LOVE this feature! Well designed!

03-23-2016, 08:54 AM	#3
rhinosaurus Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 70	Ya I'm enjoying it. Need to find the sweet spot for speed factor as I'm finding it either too slow or too fast right now, but it's great to watch things unfold. The timing thing I sjust my available time rather than a problem with the game.

03-23-2016, 08:55 AM	#4
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 13,683	Agreed - I use it a lot. It has been an excellent addition to the game.

03-23-2016, 11:10 PM	#5
Hoiles All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 572	Just noticed that in real-time mode, you don't have to wait until your team's game starts, it automatically fast forwards until your game if you enter it. Also happens for the 2nd game of doubleheaders. Well done guys!

03-24-2016, 02:44 AM	#6
BeanballComin Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 162	Matt Uk -- that was a great post. OOTP is virtual reality without the glasses.

03-24-2016, 10:06 AM	#7
tyrionbro Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 46	my favorite part is in web-cast mode where it will show you win expectancy out-by-out!

05-05-2016, 05:30 PM	#8
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,990 Blog Entries: 37	this is an area of the game that really needs some love. It hasn't ben touched/enhanced since it's inception 4+ years ago.