Hi everyone.
I've read through as much as I could and summarized all the ideas into the following list. Note: I only included those that had some significant favorable response, and did not include a couple that have already been considered by the 400 Team as "humongous" - so unlikely in the near future.
Please add anything you feel I missed, add comments, clarifications, support or otherwise - and I will begin collecting information to come up with an update in a week or two (depending on response).
Also remember that our intension is to summarize and help prioritize this list into something Markus can use.
Also, please be clear, tactful, and informative.
Thank you !!
Henry
Trading
o trade AI needs to reflect more logic in it’s decisions.
Eras
o 19th century era support
In-Game
o Be allowed to change lineups on player comparison screen without starting over
o bunt for hit results in no sacrifice if player on 1st and bunt fails
o add hit and run option
o weather report should be shown before the game
o PbP - triple with bases loaded in bottom of ninth scores all three runs even though only two were needed
o player comparison screen - keep existing comparison by batting position and add second comparison by position
o add mound visit option
o PBP - announce records being broken and who held them
o CPU should reorder lineups for best performance when a substitute player is in the game
o Place players in lineup based of best defensive ratings - not only primary position
o Option to turn off PbP and just get results
League Setup
o support double headers and rescheduled rainouts
o improve built in scheduler
o Choice of Scouts as follows
- § Coaches ON, Scouts ON
§ Coaches OFF, Scouts ON
§ Coaches ON, Scouts OFF
§ Both OFF
Team Setup
o Customizable roster sizes (besides 25 and 40)
Editors
o add injury editor
Miscellaneous
o Attach weather data to city, not ballpark. Keep wind direction with ballpark
o Add option to compare all factors in league and offer adjustments to balance them
o HOF – Should players be inducted with team ?
o Expansion - can it be made easier ?
o League customization (add/subtract 2nd league, 12+ teams in one division)
o Add Trainers / Medical staff
o Add players suspended for ____ games
o Arguing with the umpire - change so point is to save the player who started the argument. Mgr maybe gets thrown out instead of player.
o Sticky sorts everywhere....
o Allstars announcement in Breaking news, email and almanac
o short-cut keys for more common activities
o Allow games to be "broadcast" online live
o Remove SP/MR/CL designations in favor of expanded duration ratings.
o Playoff games should use best players available and ignore the depth charts except for injuries.. maybe even consider 3man pitching rotation if timing and endurance factors are sufficient
o Add contract status to player search function
o Put contract staus back on front page OR add button to jump directly
o Transaction Notebook... "add" button to save all successful and unsuccessful trades, extensions, and free agents for future reference
o Implement JPGs
o Add minor league awards
o Add minor league standings
o Allow fan interest to change with financials off so it can effect attendance
o "New records" announcements in PbP and general news should be turned off during first year of new league as should rookie awards
o AI apparently analyzes trades between two human controlled teams ?
Manager Mode
o manager mode issues - fired and no offers (is this fixed?)
o Add notes/suggestions from the GM or owner
o Add diary to record thoughts (samples)
- § Starting pitching is now the real issue or
§ Sparks is killing me with his 8.00 ERA, and
§ Butz proved himself at shortstop in the Atlanta series!
§ Owner sends mail asking why we are aren't playing our "star" more
§ Owner has a beef with Norfolk's owner. We must win !
o Allow everything to be editable - after all it is a solo scenario
o Getting fired in May won't allow you to continue if amateur draft is set in June
News Stories & Reports
o More / Better News Stories
o Add trades
o Add Allstar picks and Allstar game results
o Add retired players taking scout / coach / manager positions
o Add News articles for retired players
o More variance in stories - maybe based on HTML templates
o Pitcher HTML page - change RHP/LHP to RHB/LHB
o Add Team-split statistics (would require database restructuring)
o Add HOF report (complete with player pages)
o Add PI/PS per last 10 games to Pitchers HMNL report
o Report cold(slumps) and hot(streaks) in news articles
o Add Standings per day - similar to Cato's Gazette
o Need an off-season report on how team finances were calculated
o Add trading block report of all teams
Financials
o Merchandising revenue - uncontrolled growth since last version
o Computer controller teams do not have to pay remaining salaries when player is released ?
Drafts
o Option to disagree with computer choice (maybe "try again" button?)
o Is “best player available” only option we should have?
Players
o Fan favorite ratings... built from time with team + success - would effect fan interest / attendance both positively and negatively
o Expand Loyalty rating to include everything, including trade wishes
Auto simming
o For simming multiple seasons - have the ability to set variables for importing rookies, importing original team, and the path so SIM can continue for multiple years without input
o Allow setting ofmit for days injured to stop the sim
o Allow setting of Email and Trade offers only to stop sim
Free Agency
o More logic needed on CPU signing free agents
o Set up as action with starting bid and maximum for online leagues ?
Spring Training
o Improve the method – maybe add Emails from coaches with recommendations – make it more personable
o Add spring training games
Allstar game
o Allow options to choose at least one player from each team
o Allow league to vote for players