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jdolecek49 · 03-08-2020, 12:46 PM

I have been looking on youtube for videos because i'm looking for tutorials on this game. I;m still trying to learn tips and suggestions on how to be successful at this game, drafting ecg but the problem i'm running into i a lot of the videos are just people rambling on and on. even vids with the developer has this issue. I just wangt to learn this game.I just want to get to the point

BirdWatcher · 03-08-2020, 01:20 PM

Well, yeah, that does tend to be part of the package.
My advice is to hang in there with the videos and see what you can glean from them.
I know that Aussie Villain is someone who is currently putting out quite entertaining videos. His approach is very likable and fresh. On the other hand, as he is someone not only new to OOTP but also to the sport of baseball, there might be some bad guesses in there too and some unintentional misinformation. But he's very honest about what he doesn't know and it could be fun to sort of learn the game along with him.

krownroyal83 · 03-08-2020, 11:49 PM

Foolish Baseball and Avindian

Look at some of their videos on youtube. At least the tutorial ones. Entertaining and informational. Good guys to learn from.

stevem810 · 03-09-2020, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jdolecek49

I have been looking on youtube for videos because i'm looking for tutorials on this game. I;m still trying to learn tips and suggestions on how to be successful at this game, drafting ecg but the problem i'm running into i a lot of the videos are just people rambling on and on. even vids with the developer has this issue. I just wangt to learn this game.I just want to get to the point

Some of the best information is in the forum threads. Reading 15 minutes a day would be huge in upping your 'inside' knowledge of the game.
Of course, the manual, a very well constructed document, is another component that will expand your expertise. Have fun!

mayday10 · 03-09-2020, 01:16 PM

i have been watching the "Big Rich Machine" series. IMO, it gives a great base on how to build a team, what to do, what to look for, etc. That Alex guy is a whiz and really runs it all down.

My only issue with it so far, it a lot of it in the past couple videos I watched, is Alex telling Rich precise players out of the blue to trade for in a series of pre-assembled trades that rob other teams of many of their decent prospects. During the course of that, you do pick up on a lot of trading mechanics and he explains things pretty well, so it does have value.

Instead of that part of it, I would rather see how/what an average person could look for or search for with little to no knowledge, as opposed to "go to the tigers', find 'jesus mercados', 'cant find him? ok, look in their AA roster.' 'now find a player named bruce myrhes, probably in AAA', etc.

Im in video 4, and I have learned how to look at your roster and figure out some strengths and weaknesses (as well as possible paths by switching positions). I learned the general importance of financials and some basics in dealing with that, filling out your entire staff, trade mechanics, player ratings and what to look for.

Calvert98 · 03-10-2020, 03:37 AM

If you are looking for pretty targeted, and relatively short videos on each subject, I agree you should check Foolish Baseball's tutorials. Pretty well done; he has them listed there on his videos page; look for the green-background thumbnails / video pictures.

03-08-2020, 12:46 PM	#1
jdolecek49 Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Florida Posts: 496 Blog Entries: 1	videos I have been looking on youtube for videos because i'm looking for tutorials on this game. I;m still trying to learn tips and suggestions on how to be successful at this game, drafting ecg but the problem i'm running into i a lot of the videos are just people rambling on and on. even vids with the developer has this issue. I just wangt to learn this game.I just want to get to the point

03-08-2020, 01:20 PM	#2
BirdWatcher Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 4,262	Well, yeah, that does tend to be part of the package. My advice is to hang in there with the videos and see what you can glean from them. I know that Aussie Villain is someone who is currently putting out quite entertaining videos. His approach is very likable and fresh. On the other hand, as he is someone not only new to OOTP but also to the sport of baseball, there might be some bad guesses in there too and some unintentional misinformation. But he's very honest about what he doesn't know and it could be fun to sort of learn the game along with him. __________________ The Denver Brewers of the W.P. Kinsella League-- The fun starts here(1965-1971: https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=289570 And continues here (1972-1976): https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=300500 On we go (1977- 1979): https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=314601 For ongoing and more random updates on the WPK:https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=325147, https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=330717

03-09-2020, 01:16 PM	#5
mayday10 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 175	i have been watching the "Big Rich Machine" series. IMO, it gives a great base on how to build a team, what to do, what to look for, etc. That Alex guy is a whiz and really runs it all down. My only issue with it so far, it a lot of it in the past couple videos I watched, is Alex telling Rich precise players out of the blue to trade for in a series of pre-assembled trades that rob other teams of many of their decent prospects. During the course of that, you do pick up on a lot of trading mechanics and he explains things pretty well, so it does have value. Instead of that part of it, I would rather see how/what an average person could look for or search for with little to no knowledge, as opposed to "go to the tigers', find 'jesus mercados', 'cant find him? ok, look in their AA roster.' 'now find a player named bruce myrhes, probably in AAA', etc. Im in video 4, and I have learned how to look at your roster and figure out some strengths and weaknesses (as well as possible paths by switching positions). I learned the general importance of financials and some basics in dealing with that, filling out your entire staff, trade mechanics, player ratings and what to look for. Last edited by mayday10; 03-10-2020 at 07:34 AM.

03-08-2020, 11:49 PM	#3
krownroyal83 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 924	Foolish Baseball and Avindian Look at some of their videos on youtube. At least the tutorial ones. Entertaining and informational. Good guys to learn from.

03-10-2020, 03:37 AM	#6
Calvert98 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 579	If you are looking for pretty targeted, and relatively short videos on each subject, I agree you should check Foolish Baseball's tutorials. Pretty well done; he has them listed there on his videos page; look for the green-background thumbnails / video pictures.