GM and Manage?

Sir_Epic_Nerd · 06-22-2015, 02:42 PM

I am very new to OOTP Baseball. I have heard about it before and when I saw it this weekend on the Steam Sale I decided to grab it. I am a huge baseball fan I felt like this will be for me because when I play a Baseball Game on the Xbox I normally spend most of my time doing GM type stuff, trades, signing, org movements etc.

I have to say it seems a bit overwhelming so far but I am just starting so I am sure it gets easier. Love the concept and what I have seen in Tutorial vids etc. So my question is this:

I started a game to be GM and Manager. What do most OOTP players do? Both GM and Manage. Part of me thinks maybe I should just GM and let the games play out to the decisions I make in the Front Office and part of me likes the management of the game. So I am a little torn and was just curios how others feel about it and play the game.

Looking forward to digging into this game.

Sir Epic Nerd

dunningrb · 06-22-2015, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir_Epic_Nerd

Looking forward to digging into this game.
Sir Epic Nerd

Welcome to your new addiction. The game has such a huge variety of ways to play it is difficult to define a typical approach. I usually play as manager and GM, with fictional players but real MLB teams and historical development (franchise shifts, etc.), no financials, reserve rosters instead of minor leagues, ratings displayed on a 1-5 scale, and so on through all the other options that I'm sure people will talk about in this thread.

Probably the best thing to do is gather ideas from everyone and start trying out things until you find the particular mode of play that you really enjoy.

Good luck!

Sir_Epic_Nerd · 06-22-2015, 03:08 PM

Thanks for the input Rodney!

I figured there are a Million Ways to Play this game. I have a feeling this will be my new Addiction. I was thinking about it as I went to bed last night and I havent even played one Reg Season Game yet lol....

MizzouRah · 06-22-2015, 04:01 PM

I've always played GM+Manager.. but this year I am playing GM only and went for a team in the AL (Cleveland) instead of my Cardinals.

It's been a blast so far! I've fired/hired most of my staff and have a manager who's done great for us thus far.

Allows me to sim day by day and keep my eyes open for players who might develop into ML players.

Sir_Epic_Nerd · 06-22-2015, 04:41 PM

Mizzou -

Sounds fun.. Now the question I have is.. can you fire a Manager and Hire yourself? i.e. Miami....

MizzouRah · 06-22-2015, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir_Epic_Nerd

Mizzou -

Sounds fun.. Now the question I have is.. can you fire a Manager and Hire yourself? i.e. Miami....

No.. you would be better off to choose GM+Manager if you want to do both.

Sir_Epic_Nerd · 06-22-2015, 05:54 PM

I guess I could always do GM+Manage and delegate to the Bench Coach... once that goes south just take over...

MizzouRah · 06-22-2015, 06:16 PM

Yes you can!

TomVeal · 06-22-2015, 06:40 PM

New players should, I think, choose GM+Manager, since that will give you the best idea of how the game works. Starting as GM-only can be frustrating, since your control over your team may be very limited. (That varies depending upon your manager.) Starting as manager-only leaves out roster management, which is OOTP's strongest suit.

06-22-2015, 02:42 PM	#1
Sir_Epic_Nerd Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 4	GM and Manage? I am very new to OOTP Baseball. I have heard about it before and when I saw it this weekend on the Steam Sale I decided to grab it. I am a huge baseball fan I felt like this will be for me because when I play a Baseball Game on the Xbox I normally spend most of my time doing GM type stuff, trades, signing, org movements etc. I have to say it seems a bit overwhelming so far but I am just starting so I am sure it gets easier. Love the concept and what I have seen in Tutorial vids etc. So my question is this: I started a game to be GM and Manager. What do most OOTP players do? Both GM and Manage. Part of me thinks maybe I should just GM and let the games play out to the decisions I make in the Front Office and part of me likes the management of the game. So I am a little torn and was just curios how others feel about it and play the game. Looking forward to digging into this game. Sir Epic Nerd

06-22-2015, 03:08 PM	#3
Sir_Epic_Nerd Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 4	Thanks for the input Rodney! I figured there are a Million Ways to Play this game. I have a feeling this will be my new Addiction. I was thinking about it as I went to bed last night and I havent even played one Reg Season Game yet lol....

06-22-2015, 04:01 PM	#4
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,251	I've always played GM+Manager.. but this year I am playing GM only and went for a team in the AL (Cleveland) instead of my Cardinals. It's been a blast so far! I've fired/hired most of my staff and have a manager who's done great for us thus far. Allows me to sim day by day and keep my eyes open for players who might develop into ML players.

06-22-2015, 04:41 PM	#5
Sir_Epic_Nerd Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 4	Mizzou - Sounds fun.. Now the question I have is.. can you fire a Manager and Hire yourself? i.e. Miami....

06-22-2015, 05:54 PM	#7
Sir_Epic_Nerd Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 4	I guess I could always do GM+Manage and delegate to the Bench Coach... once that goes south just take over...

06-22-2015, 06:16 PM	#8
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,251	Yes you can!

06-22-2015, 06:40 PM	#9
TomVeal All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Spanaway, Washington Posts: 1,181	New players should, I think, choose GM+Manager, since that will give you the best idea of how the game works. Starting as GM-only can be frustrating, since your control over your team may be very limited. (That varies depending upon your manager.) Starting as manager-only leaves out roster management, which is OOTP's strongest suit.