Is this really necessary?

jpeters1734 · 08-02-2017, 08:05 AM

I don't play OOTP for hidden political easter eggs. I'm pretty disappointed in whoever thought this was ok to add.

Winnipeg59 · 08-02-2017, 08:12 AM

Maybe someone among the developers is a Bridge player?

hefalumps · 08-02-2017, 08:13 AM

Can't tell if this post is serious or tongue and cheek, but for the benefit of others who may not be aware...

Before he was president, "No Trump" was just a possible bid in a hand of Bridge, usually meaning you had aces or high cards in every suit. I'm thinking the nickname is more likely a reference to his "having a good hand" at baseball and not a reference to his political views.

Although with bidding conventions, bidding "No Trump" can also mean something completely different to his partner. Maybe he's just an avid bridge player.

jpeters1734 · 08-02-2017, 08:26 AM

disregard. just another case of something taking on new meaning. i checked and this was a nickname as far back as ootp 15. still a dumb nickname though.

Westheim · 08-02-2017, 08:44 AM

Or maybe ... he can't stand Judd Trump, the snooker player.

Sometimes people seem like they want to throw a fuss for throwing a fuss's sake.

Hammercraft · 08-02-2017, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jpeters1734

disregard. just another case of something taking on new meaning. i checked and this was a nickname as far back as ootp 15. still a dumb nickname though.

'No trump' is a term from the card game bridge, which itself is about the same age as baseball. It's not dumb.

dkgo · 08-02-2017, 09:43 AM

who would have thought to actually learn what they are talking about before complaining on the internet about it

jpeters1734 · 08-02-2017, 10:04 AM

Yes every one please say the exact same thing, you do it soo much better...

I'm hardly the first person to post about a nickname that has a double meaning. So lay off. Imagine the complaints if there was a nickname "Gay Man". It only means happy, right? It's a dumb nickname.

Andy · 08-02-2017, 10:05 AM

He admitted his mistake. No reason to keep jumping on him. jpeters is one of the better and more helpful posters on here. He's not trolling.

Danius · 08-02-2017, 10:20 AM

"No Trump" is also usually a bad hand in Euchre. Using the nickname "No Trump" when referring to someone in this instance would mean that he has no luck.

Markus Heinsohn · 08-02-2017, 10:44 AM

Yeah, we usually try to stay out of politics, so this nickname has a controversial tone to it in current times I suppose.

Fun fact, the screenshot is from a league in 2145, and I am pretty sure in that year "No Trump" is back to its original (card game) meaning as humanity has developed further.

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hefalumps All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,357	Can't tell if this post is serious or tongue and cheek, but for the benefit of others who may not be aware... Before he was president, "No Trump" was just a possible bid in a hand of Bridge, usually meaning you had aces or high cards in every suit. I'm thinking the nickname is more likely a reference to his "having a good hand" at baseball and not a reference to his political views. Although with bidding conventions, bidding "No Trump" can also mean something completely different to his partner. Maybe he's just an avid bridge player. Last edited by hefalumps; 08-02-2017 at 08:15 AM.

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jpeters1734 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Juust a bit outside... Posts: 5,623	Yes every one please say the exact same thing, you do it soo much better... I'm hardly the first person to post about a nickname that has a double meaning. So lay off. Imagine the complaints if there was a nickname "Gay Man". It only means happy, right? It's a dumb nickname. __________________ "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

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Winnipeg59 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 1,773 Blog Entries: 14	Maybe someone among the developers is a Bridge player?

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dkgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,152	who would have thought to actually learn what they are talking about before complaining on the internet about it

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Andy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 2,256	He admitted his mistake. No reason to keep jumping on him. jpeters is one of the better and more helpful posters on here. He's not trolling.

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Danius Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Northern Indiana, USA Posts: 121	"No Trump" is also usually a bad hand in Euchre. Using the nickname "No Trump" when referring to someone in this instance would mean that he has no luck.

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Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,739	Yeah, we usually try to stay out of politics, so this nickname has a controversial tone to it in current times I suppose. Fun fact, the screenshot is from a league in 2145, and I am pretty sure in that year "No Trump" is back to its original (card game) meaning as humanity has developed further. __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android