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spitfire · 02-28-2009, 10:05 AM

I like all the ideas in this thread. The News is a primary method of interacting with the game, especially for those of us who sim and don't play out each match. The more interesting and detailed it can become, the more it will enhance the OOTP experience.

Two other small suggestions .....

1) Many players have the same last names. Some of them (not all) could be referred to in the News as brothers, as for example the Alou brothers who played for years in the majors. Stories that reference one could sometimes mention the other members of the family. Also opens the way for "most wins by brothers" etc. comparisons. Naturally it would be good if most brother combos came from the same home town, or at least the same country!

2) Player of the week and month stories could perhaps also brefly refer to honourable mentions. It would be a way of spotlighting more players and making us familiar with their accomplishments.

REASONS
Adds more immersion to the game

PRIORITY
That's up to Markus to decide, not me!

02-28-2009, 10:05 AM	#35 (permalink)
spitfire Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 486 Thanks: 14 Thanked 85x in 48 posts	I like all the ideas in this thread. The News is a primary method of interacting with the game, especially for those of us who sim and don't play out each match. The more interesting and detailed it can become, the more it will enhance the OOTP experience. Two other small suggestions ..... 1) Many players have the same last names. Some of them (not all) could be referred to in the News as brothers, as for example the Alou brothers who played for years in the majors. Stories that reference one could sometimes mention the other members of the family. Also opens the way for "most wins by brothers" etc. comparisons. Naturally it would be good if most brother combos came from the same home town, or at least the same country! 2) Player of the week and month stories could perhaps also brefly refer to honourable mentions. It would be a way of spotlighting more players and making us familiar with their accomplishments. REASONS Adds more immersion to the game PRIORITY That's up to Markus to decide, not me!