Quickstarts with the download

Marc Duffy · 05-30-2006, 10:27 AM

Any preferences to the kind of universes you'd like to get stuck into quickly?

Chisanga · 05-30-2006, 10:35 AM

How about a fictional universe that has a league for every continent with affiliated minor leagues?

jarmenia · 05-30-2006, 10:37 AM

1901 Setup with all the Minors correct as well.

Markus Heinsohn · 05-30-2006, 10:42 AM

How about the german league

QuestGAV · 05-30-2006, 10:44 AM

Given that they won't send the DB with the game I doubt real universes are an option. I'm not sure how large the quickstart files are so bundling fictional leagues might further press their bandwidth.

Cras · 05-30-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by QuestGAV

Given that they won't send the DB with the game I doubt real universes are an option.

The previous versions did not have a DB with the game yet the default set up was MLB...without the team nicknames of course.

Chisanga · 05-30-2006, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

How about the german league

How about a league that accurately depicts the upcoming Word Cup of Football and you can hard code England winning every time

Riverdome · 05-30-2006, 10:47 AM

I agree that a MLB type league is probably the best, especially for the new kids on the block.

Caporegime · 05-30-2006, 10:47 AM

I would think that the most convenient Quickstart option for most players is one that closely emulates the current structure of MLB.

The second most convenient Quickstart option would be one that allows the player to quickly setup a league that emulates MLB at various times in history: 1901 (as the last poster suggested), 1961 (expansion year), 1969 (division play), 1977 (expansion), 1994 (wildcard, three division structure) & so on.

Cras · 05-30-2006, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Chisanga

How about a league that accurately depicts the upcoming Word Cup of Football and you can hard code England winning every time

I like that!

jaxmagicman · 05-30-2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

How about the german league

Are you kidding? Nothing good comes from Germany.

Marc Duffy · 05-30-2006, 10:50 AM

How about a fictional league of 16 teams, including a full minor league system.
I'd say this setup is the perfect starting point if you are new to the game and want to learn the basics.

Mattymo · 05-30-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Caporegime

I would think that the most convenient Quickstart option for most players is one that closely emulates the current structure of MLB.

The second most convenient Quickstart option would be one that allows the player to quickly setup a league that emulates MLB at various times in history: 1901 (as the last poster suggested), 1961 (expansion year), 1969 (division play), 1977 (expansion), 1994 (wildcard, three division structure) & so on.

Agreed.

I'm sure you've already included this, but the real life landscape of professional baseball would be nice, at least the major leagues (Japan, MLB, China, Cuba, Domincan, etc.)

jaxmagicman · 05-30-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc Duffy

How about a fictional league of 16 teams, including a full minor league system.
I'd say this setup is the perfect starting point if you are new to the game and want to learn the basics.

That sounds like a good plan. But if you want to attract more people, I think the other players have it right when they suggested a MLB type set-up.

Mattymo · 05-30-2006, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc Duffy

How about a fictional league of 16 teams, including a full minor league system.
I'd say this setup is the perfect starting point if you are new to the game and want to learn the basics.

I think that's a good idea.

LeiterFanatic · 05-30-2006, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc Duffy

How about a fictional league of 16 teams, including a full minor league system.
I'd say this setup is the perfect starting point if you are new to the game and want to learn the basics.

I disagree... I think most new players would want an MLB style setup.

markprior22 · 05-30-2006, 10:52 AM

Current MLB setup (as close as you can come without MLB license) would be great. I love to play fictional leagues with actual MLB cities and minor leagues.

rdomico · 05-30-2006, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by markprior22

Current MLB setup (as close as you can come without MLB license) would be great. I love to play fictional leagues with actual MLB cities and minor leagues.

Me too.

cdheer · 05-30-2006, 10:58 AM

I also agree that for people to get their "feet wet" an MLB-style universe would be best.

scefalu · 05-30-2006, 10:59 AM

Current MLB setup will be the most familiar to most baseball fans, at least the US fans anyways. Although a US/Japan quickstart would give the new user a taste this new version.

05-30-2006, 10:27 AM	#1
Marc Duffy SI Marketing Wizard Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Old Street, London Posts: 4,741	Quickstarts with the download Any preferences to the kind of universes you'd like to get stuck into quickly?

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Chisanga Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 2,404	How about a fictional universe that has a league for every continent with affiliated minor leagues? __________________ "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing." Last edited by Chisanga; 05-30-2006 at 10:39 AM.

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Caporegime All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Borough of Kings Posts: 1,714	I would think that the most convenient Quickstart option for most players is one that closely emulates the current structure of MLB. The second most convenient Quickstart option would be one that allows the player to quickly setup a league that emulates MLB at various times in history: 1901 (as the last poster suggested), 1961 (expansion year), 1969 (division play), 1977 (expansion), 1994 (wildcard, three division structure) & so on. __________________ "If you don't know where you are going, you'll wind up someplace else." - Lawrence Peter Berra

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Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,805	How about the german league

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QuestGAV Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,008	Given that they won't send the DB with the game I doubt real universes are an option. I'm not sure how large the quickstart files are so bundling fictional leagues might further press their bandwidth.

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Marc Duffy SI Marketing Wizard Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Old Street, London Posts: 4,741	How about a fictional league of 16 teams, including a full minor league system. I'd say this setup is the perfect starting point if you are new to the game and want to learn the basics.

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markprior22 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: springfield, illinois Posts: 1,235	Current MLB setup (as close as you can come without MLB license) would be great. I love to play fictional leagues with actual MLB cities and minor leagues.

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scefalu Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 355	Current MLB setup will be the most familiar to most baseball fans, at least the US fans anyways. Although a US/Japan quickstart would give the new user a taste this new version. __________________ Shawn