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Originally Posted by abstl
Hello,
I'm new to the game . . . Is this game too easy, or did I just get lucky with good scouting and draft picks?
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Welcome to the forums!
Hmmm. I remember going 15 years in OOTP 6.5 before "winning it all," but maybe you and bp_ are naturals (or I stink). Anyway, I don't have enough experience with OOTP2006 yet, but I have read of several ways to toughen up the AI and give yourself more of a challenge. Try these, but not all at once:
1) You mention good scouting. Do you actually have the scouting system turned on or are you looking at actual player ratings, which is the case if you have scouting off? If so, turn it on (Game Setup, Game Options, Use Complete Scouting System). Nothing like general managing "in the dark" (my experience with incompetent scouts who take too long with their assignments for my tastes). Make decisions based only on scouting reports and player performance, not actual player ratings.
2) Make sure you also have Use Complete Coaching System turned on as well. Finding and managing the talent for those positions also adds difficulty to the game.
3) Set the Trading Frequency to Low or Very Low, and the Trading Difficulty to Hard or Very Hard. AI will not offer as many trades and when it does, you will not get any "no brainer" deals this way.
4) As a last resort, you could sign on as a commissioner, go to your team's Home, Options & Ballpark page, and reduce market size, fan loyalty, and fan interest settings for your team (you may want to backup your game first).
I agree with bp_, however in that you should avoid things like refusing all trades, not signing free agents, etc. because this negates the realism of the game. He's also right IMO about the ultimate challenge: online leagues.
You say you only played a small portion of one season so far . . . I have a feeling that you will be knocked off your throne shortly. Then you will be wishing for the "good old days."
