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Post by Mark on Aug 21, 2007 11:02:38 GMT -5
Since we're still trying to figure out how to get OOTP on our Macs (and the majority of us with Macs comprise pretty much the most active in the sim, along with a few others), is there any way to lessen the disadvantage we have? Take last night for instance. I'm talking to Nanz, and he tells me that Danny Garcia has 4.5 stars now. To me, Danny Garcia has 2.5 stars and I've been trying to throw him into deals while his 'value is high'. If anyone had taken it, I'd have lost a damn good 2B prospect. Is there anyway for stuff like this to be updated, at least periodically, maybe monthly? I don't know how long it takes to do that, but it'd be a huge help. After hearing the Garcia thing, I'm going to be much less eager to trade until I talk to someone with the game, which won't always be available.
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Post by Spencer on Aug 21, 2007 11:05:25 GMT -5
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Post by Spencer on Aug 21, 2007 11:06:02 GMT -5
Mark, whos your buddy?
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Post by aaronjh on Aug 21, 2007 11:10:37 GMT -5
Yeah, but we can't see player pages at all, and it's nice to see how people actually change so we know their value in trades. I just dealt for Hawpe thinking he's a 4 star prospect. Would like to be able to know if that kind of thing has changed.
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Post by Spencer on Aug 21, 2007 11:12:49 GMT -5
Yeah, but we can't see player pages at all, and it's nice to see how people actually change so we know their value in trades. I just dealt for Hawpe thinking he's a 4 star prospect. Would like to be able to know if that kind of thing has changed. You guys have a disadvantage. It sucks, definately. But we cant change that. You need to do work to keep up to date. You need to check the date on the player pages. You need to look at your PD report to see if a player has gone up or down. You need to check the ratings page. Duce cant upload player pages every sim, itd double his sim time and its already quite tedious.
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Post by Spencer on Aug 21, 2007 11:13:23 GMT -5
Yeah, but we can't see player pages at all, and it's nice to see how people actually change so we know their value in trades. I just dealt for Hawpe thinking he's a 4 star prospect. Would like to be able to know if that kind of thing has changed. Player pages were just updated by the way, and I think once a month is about right.
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Post by Spencer on Aug 21, 2007 11:14:12 GMT -5
Also, buddies need to do a good job of integrating the n00bs. Ive gone over lots of different stuff with Dan that you cant see from the web pages.
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Post by Dan on Aug 21, 2007 11:25:46 GMT -5
it sucks we can not see player pages but updating is probably a bitch and whenever duce can do it is fine.
Yeah it would be better just to ask your buddy.
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Post by Spencer on Aug 21, 2007 11:29:01 GMT -5
The player pages are updated once a month. Any changes to your player talent wise, (the talent ratings are the brilliant, good, average ratings) will show up on your player development report. www.sdogbbs.com/BBSBL/tdev27.htmlYour player ratings page will show the current number ratings and talent ratings. www.sdogbbs.com/BBSBL/team27rr.htmlIt is a bit tedious, but at this point there really is no alternative.
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Post by Spencer on Aug 21, 2007 11:31:21 GMT -5
Other things of note... Resignings.... You get 2 MLC years and 3 arb years. SO dont worry about signings a player with less then 3 or 4 years experience. Unless the contract page says "Free agent after this season!" the player will be coming back next year. The arb estimate is usually about right. www.sdogbbs.com/BBSBL/team27sa.htmlToggle options.... Dan maybe you an post the PM I sent you about the toggle ratings.
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Post by Spencer on Aug 21, 2007 11:31:50 GMT -5
Any other advice from long time OOTPers would be helpful.
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Post by Dan on Aug 21, 2007 11:34:51 GMT -5
The game gives you options on things such as....
Stealing Hit and Run Sac Bunt Squeeze Bunt Bunt for hit Pinch Hit Pinch Run
Pull Starting Pitchers Pull Relief Pitchers Pitch Around Intentional Walk Favor Lefty-lefty
Guard Lines Infield in
All these are toggle options that go from low to high, or quick to slow.
Also, individual players have toggle options for....
Stealing Sac Bunt Bunt for Hit
Never pinch hit(the option to always allow this player to hit)
I usually toggle Bs higher, and Ds lower.
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Post by Spencer on Aug 21, 2007 11:45:42 GMT -5
The game gives you options on things such as.... Stealing Hit and Run Sac Bunt Squeeze Bunt Bunt for hit Pinch Hit Pinch Run Pull Starting Pitchers Pull Relief Pitchers Pitch Around Intentional Walk Favor Lefty-lefty Guard Lines Infield in All these are toggle options that go from low to high, or quick to slow. Also, individual players have toggle options for.... Stealing Sac Bunt Bunt for Hit Never pinch hit(the option to always allow this player to hit) I usually toggle Bs higher, and Ds lower. Thanks Dan.
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Post by duce on Aug 21, 2007 11:48:49 GMT -5
i think spencer summed up about everything very nicely here.
i updated the player pages last night yes. the whole problem with it is that it takes 40 minutes to upload those alone(without all the other files). i will try to do it more often still though because you guys are so active. i can probly pull it off while playing a game of madden once i get it.
i am absolutely new to actually messing with team sliders but if any of yall need advice on them i still think i could help a great deal.
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Post by duce on Aug 21, 2007 11:53:17 GMT -5
there is also fast/slow hooks for pitchers individually, as well as pitch counts.
i think it's like spence said tho, its important to really get a lot of info from your buddies. i wouldn't be shy about it because they wanna help and they get paid a cool 750K per yr for doin it.
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Post by Mark on Aug 21, 2007 12:01:55 GMT -5
I didn't realize that the only way someones stars are changing is if there is something about them on the PD pages. That helps. And periodic uploads on player pages helps too. Thanks Duce.
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Post by duce on Aug 21, 2007 12:10:16 GMT -5
another thing is, you do have notes on your minor pages telling you if guys should be moved up or down or maybe... all that good stuff. but don't think you have to automatically go by the book.
if you think your player has the ratings or will produce at the next level, you might be taking a chance moving em up but i wouldn't be afraid to personally.
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Post by The X-Factor on Aug 21, 2007 12:20:49 GMT -5
I supposedly have a buddy he must be invisible though cuz I never got a PM from or anything lol
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