What if Curt Flood didn't challenge the reserve clause?

niu354 · 07-21-2024, 08:01 PM

https://youtu.be/FJal7H9Wkdw

This video covers my entire Out of the Park Baseball 25 save where I managed the Philadelphia Phillies starting in 1970, in an alternate universe where Curt Flood accepted his trade from the St. Louis Cardinals. In this reality, there’s no 10-5 rule or free agency. Can we Win the World Series before Curt Flood retires? The video will cover the setup and tell the story of my attempt.

20_range · 07-22-2024, 12:33 PM

this is good. might take me a week to watch it all. quite watchable for an ootp let's play. very good concept, because it is a much worse timeline. maybe lean into the villainy more

I enjoyed your self-defeating decision making caused by the rules (starting a season with less than a full roster, releasing players at midseason when you couldn't trade them, not calling up prospects for fear that they would succeed and then have to be paid.)

niu354 · 07-25-2024, 11:46 AM

Appreciate the feedback @20_range!
-I took a risk by packing it all into one long video, against the grain of typical playthroughs with dozens of 30-minute episodes. Hope folks like the ability to watch at their own pace and hopefully it isn't too much of a pain relocating the video to finish it up.
-I hadn't thought about playing the bad guy card more ... that would have been fun! Then again, I treat my players more cruelly as the save progresses, so maybe I just let my actions speak for themselves.
-My apologies to Andre Thornton and Mike Anderson...they didn't deserve that treatment from me. I think the guys I cut would probably thank me. Nothing better in that era (if you are actually good) than becoming a free agent!

splat58 · 08-16-2024, 11:49 AM

This is great!!! Just started watching & looking forward to finishing. Love the GM office thing. Hilarious.

niu354 · 08-30-2024, 12:48 AM

Gotta love MS co-pilot drawings!

07-21-2024, 08:01 PM	#1
niu354 Major Leagues Join Date: May 2020 Location: Antioch, IL Posts: 430	What if Curt Flood didn't challenge the reserve clause? https://youtu.be/FJal7H9Wkdw This video covers my entire Out of the Park Baseball 25 save where I managed the Philadelphia Phillies starting in 1970, in an alternate universe where Curt Flood accepted his trade from the St. Louis Cardinals. In this reality, there’s no 10-5 rule or free agency. Can we Win the World Series before Curt Flood retires? The video will cover the setup and tell the story of my attempt. __________________ New Players Framework for learning OOTP Managing your first game Customization Downloaded ballparks Sound effects Menu layouts Saves MLB launches promotion and relegation in 1903 Deciding the worst club in MLB history Curt Flood doesn't challenge the reserve clause The Continental League launches in 1961 Precluding the curse of the bambino Expanding the MLB Postseason to 200 teams The Champions League of baseball

07-22-2024, 12:33 PM	#2
20_range All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,433	this is good. might take me a week to watch it all. quite watchable for an ootp let's play. very good concept, because it is a much worse timeline. maybe lean into the villainy more I enjoyed your self-defeating decision making caused by the rules (starting a season with less than a full roster, releasing players at midseason when you couldn't trade them, not calling up prospects for fear that they would succeed and then have to be paid.) __________________ I do logo requests @20_range on discord for easier discussions

07-25-2024, 11:46 AM	#3
niu354 Major Leagues Join Date: May 2020 Location: Antioch, IL Posts: 430	Appreciate the feedback @20_range! -I took a risk by packing it all into one long video, against the grain of typical playthroughs with dozens of 30-minute episodes. Hope folks like the ability to watch at their own pace and hopefully it isn't too much of a pain relocating the video to finish it up. -I hadn't thought about playing the bad guy card more ... that would have been fun! Then again, I treat my players more cruelly as the save progresses, so maybe I just let my actions speak for themselves. -My apologies to Andre Thornton and Mike Anderson...they didn't deserve that treatment from me. I think the guys I cut would probably thank me. Nothing better in that era (if you are actually good) than becoming a free agent! __________________ New Players Framework for learning OOTP Managing your first game Customization Downloaded ballparks Sound effects Menu layouts Saves MLB launches promotion and relegation in 1903 Deciding the worst club in MLB history Curt Flood doesn't challenge the reserve clause The Continental League launches in 1961 Precluding the curse of the bambino Expanding the MLB Postseason to 200 teams The Champions League of baseball

08-30-2024, 12:48 AM	#5
niu354 Major Leagues Join Date: May 2020 Location: Antioch, IL Posts: 430	Gotta love MS co-pilot drawings! __________________ New Players Framework for learning OOTP Managing your first game Customization Downloaded ballparks Sound effects Menu layouts Saves MLB launches promotion and relegation in 1903 Deciding the worst club in MLB history Curt Flood doesn't challenge the reserve clause The Continental League launches in 1961 Precluding the curse of the bambino Expanding the MLB Postseason to 200 teams The Champions League of baseball

08-16-2024, 11:49 AM	#4
splat58 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 74	This is great!!! Just started watching & looking forward to finishing. Love the GM office thing. Hilarious.