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Muzamba · 10-06-2007, 05:05 AM

Suggestion:
A simple graphic of a digital clock that shows the current time in your game universe, as well as the elapsed time of the current game. Each time you advance to the next play, the clock would show what time it is. So if your game starts at 7:05, the clock would show 7:05 / 0:00 when the game starts (unless there is a rain delay.) Let's say the first batter pops out on the first pitch. The clock would then say 7:06 / 0:01 when the next batter comes to the plate. However, the second batter works the count, fouling off several pitches before finally drawing a walk. The clock might then read 7:10 / 0:05. By the end of the game, the clock could read something like 10:25 / 3:15.

Reason:
Like the Out of Town Scoreboard, this would be an immersive feature to give you a sense of time passing during a game. (Besides, it must already tracked by the game, since each game's duration is listed in the box score.)

Priority:
Admittedly, this is on the low side. Nonetheless, since time is already kept track of, I assume it wouldn't be too difficult to stick a clock on the game screen. Therefore, I'll give it a MEDIUM-LOW priority. (After all, it has been a pet feature of mine for some time now.)

10-06-2007, 05:05 AM	#39 (permalink)
Muzamba Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 356	In-Game Clock Suggestion: A simple graphic of a digital clock that shows the current time in your game universe, as well as the elapsed time of the current game. Each time you advance to the next play, the clock would show what time it is. So if your game starts at 7:05, the clock would show 7:05 / 0:00 when the game starts (unless there is a rain delay.) Let's say the first batter pops out on the first pitch. The clock would then say 7:06 / 0:01 when the next batter comes to the plate. However, the second batter works the count, fouling off several pitches before finally drawing a walk. The clock might then read 7:10 / 0:05. By the end of the game, the clock could read something like 10:25 / 3:15. Reason: Like the Out of Town Scoreboard, this would be an immersive feature to give you a sense of time passing during a game. (Besides, it must already tracked by the game, since each game's duration is listed in the box score.) Priority: Admittedly, this is on the low side. Nonetheless, since time is already kept track of, I assume it wouldn't be too difficult to stick a clock on the game screen. Therefore, I'll give it a MEDIUM-LOW priority. (After all, it has been a pet feature of mine for some time now.)