On what is the Depth Chart "Start Sub" based?

[Winnipeg59]

When setting up the depth charts for my lineup on what starting point is the "start sub" option based?

For example, in the fictional lineup below if I go with start Williams at SS every 4th game I assume that's from when I set it, So if I sim a week after setting that depth chart he should be there for the 4th game.

For the longer time-spans, like 15 or 20 games, is that also measured from the time I set that for the specific player or from the point of any changes to the depth chart?

And in the case of the catcher below, purely as an example, if the starter happens to get "tired" after the 17th game, what is the common practice of the AI manager when simming?

And a final one. In the case of the left field position who would start in the 10th game? The player that starts every 5th or is that overturned by the player that starts every 10th?

And, what the heck, how does the AI manager deal with a setting (not shown) of "If Starter Tired" for both Util #1 and Util #2 at the same position?

[pjh5165]

Originally Posted by Winnipeg59

When setting up the depth charts for my lineup on what starting point is the "start sub" option based?

For example, in the fictional lineup below if I go with start Williams at SS every 4th game I assume that's from when I set it, So if I sim a week after setting that depth chart he should be there for the 4th game.

For the longer time-spans, like 15 or 20 games, is that also measured from the time I set that for the specific player or from the point of any changes to the depth chart?

And in the case of the catcher below, purely as an example, if the starter happens to get "tired" after the 17th game, what is the common practice of the AI manager when simming?

And a final one. In the case of the left field position who would start in the 10th game? The player that starts every 5th or is that overturned by the player that starts every 10th?

And, what the heck, how does the AI manager deal with a setting (not shown) of "If Starter Tired" for both Util #1 and Util #2 at the same position?

Not 100% sure on this and I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure "Start every 5th game" corresponds to a 20% chance of that player being placed in the line-up for any given game.

[Honorable_Pawn]

no it's literal.

[beorn]

Winnipeg, I too am interested in answers to your questions.

However, to be practical, I'd suggest that if you are looking for a very high level of control, you probably want to use the 7 day lineup feature.

Even if we get "every 5th game" defined more closely, that count will be thrown off by the fact the other team switching back and forth between lefty and right handed pitchers.

I cannot tell you whether the five game count starts a) whenever any change is made, or b) when this information is first entered. But I am quite certain that it is a separate count against right handers and left handers, even if the same sub has the same "every 5th game" directions.

[olivertheorem]

My best guess, from setting those fairly often in my minors, is that it's based on the start of the season.

[Orcin]

I will answer these based on my observations. I have not seen the code, so I could be wrong in my impressions.

Originally Posted by Winnipeg59

When setting up the depth charts for my lineup on what starting point is the "start sub" option based?

The counter starts when the selection is made. It resets when the selection changes.

Originally Posted by Winnipeg59

For the longer time-spans, like 15 or 20 games, is that also measured from the time I set that for the specific player or from the point of any changes to the depth chart?

The point of any changes.

Originally Posted by Winnipeg59

And in the case of the catcher below, purely as an example, if the starter happens to get "tired" after the 17th game, what is the common practice of the AI manager when simming?

The tired starter will continue to play.

Originally Posted by Winnipeg59

And a final one. In the case of the left field position who would start in the 10th game? The player that starts every 5th or is that overturned by the player that starts every 10th?

AI manager's choice.

Originally Posted by Winnipeg59

And, what the heck, how does the AI manager deal with a setting (not shown) of "If Starter Tired" for both Util #1 and Util #2 at the same position?

AI manager's choice.

[Orcin]

Originally Posted by beorn

I cannot tell you whether the five game count starts a) whenever any change is made, or b) when this information is first entered. But I am quite certain that it is a separate count against right handers and left handers, even if the same sub has the same "every 5th game" directions.

My observation is that the counter is by game, not separate.

[Snarf054]

In my solo game I let the AI do line ups, but in my online league where I do them the only position I have a depth starter listed for is DH because my normal DH is my replacement RF for when the starter is tired. Other than that I just use the utility slots. Is this a very bad idea? Or at worst will my coach fix the line up if my instructions are all screwy?

Since my team flat out sucks I have been playing most my non starters in a every 2 games role so I can get some decent stats out of all of them and figure out who may actually be worth holding on to and who truly is a dud.