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RayofHope · 05-10-2003, 07:38 PM

I think I musta gotten a little lucky.

I decided to start off a Dynasty with the Rays, and noticed my owner was a "Very Nice Guy (Very Patient)." Since this is the first time I've ever played OOTP I decided to play Big Leaguer difficulty (the average setting).

His expectations have NEVER risen above "Don't finish last in ****".

Can't work out how to get a screen shot in, although I have a good one in my paint program at the moment, but here's my numbers, about to start the 2011 season.

2003 TBA 60-102 .370 38 GB DEAD LAST
2004 TBA 64-98 .395 43 GB DEAD LAST
2005 TBA 79-83 .488 13 GB FOURTH!
2006 TBA 76-86 .469 17 GB DEAD LAST
2007 TBA 75-87 .463 20 GB DEAD LAST
2008 TBA 69-93 .426 23 GB DEAD LAST
2009 TBA 97-65 .599 0 GB PLAYOFFS!
2010 TBA 96-66 .593 0 GB WORLD SERIES!

That 2010 season was crazy. At one stage I was on pace for 120 wins, then I collapsed and the Blue Jays and Yanks came charging after me. I almost missed the freaking playoffs if you can believe it. I blew a 2-0 division series lead over Texas, but pulled it out 3-2. I then steam rolled the Yanks 4-1 in the ALCS, and waited and watched as Atlanta came back from 3-1 down to top the Reds (my fav NL team) 4-3. After going up 1-0 in the series, my boys capitulated and lost 4 in a row. Crap.

The big improvement came after I released how important the coaches/scouts are. I spent a forune to nail down a LEGENDARY/OUTSTANDING scout and a LEGENDARY/LEGENDARY AAA Manager. I also almost bankrupt the team (well, I did bankrupt them) by signing myself a real ace (my team now has 3 legitimate aces, two of which came up through my system) and another 4 legitimate starters waiting their chance at AAA ball. One or two of these guys I got in trades.

It also took 6 years, but that stud short stop that started off at A ball (must be BJ Upton) finally made it to the bigs in a platoon role two seasons ago. Last year, he became my lead off hitter, and was killing everything before getting hurt.

I started as myself, youngest manager in the bigs at the tender age of 27. I married some tight bod little hoochie 5 years my junior, first woman that said yes, made her spit me out a little baby boy, Zachary, then the very next day asked her if she wanted another kid - HEY! I'm horny, back off! After weeks and weeks of constant pestering, she left me. Wonder why?

Asking your wife for kids every two weeks doesn't get you anywhere. Ah well, I didn't like her name anyway - Harriette? My current girl, I'm not going to rush her. See what happens.

One thing getting to me is the fact that I seem to be stuck at "Bad Manager." Have been since 2007.

Oh, and all my scouts/managers are now at least legendary in one repsect or another, although I've thrown millions at each of them, it's worth it.

I also raped the Yanks of their stud 3b prospect, who's now going into his first full year as a starter with me (he was a mid season call up last year). Kid's gonna be a first ballot hall of famer!

05-10-2003, 07:38 PM	#69 (permalink)
RayofHope Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Centreville, VA Posts: 275 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	I think I musta gotten a little lucky. I decided to start off a Dynasty with the Rays, and noticed my owner was a "Very Nice Guy (Very Patient)." Since this is the first time I've ever played OOTP I decided to play Big Leaguer difficulty (the average setting). His expectations have NEVER risen above "Don't finish last in ****". Can't work out how to get a screen shot in, although I have a good one in my paint program at the moment, but here's my numbers, about to start the 2011 season. 2003 TBA 60-102 .370 38 GB DEAD LAST 2004 TBA 64-98 .395 43 GB DEAD LAST 2005 TBA 79-83 .488 13 GB FOURTH! 2006 TBA 76-86 .469 17 GB DEAD LAST 2007 TBA 75-87 .463 20 GB DEAD LAST 2008 TBA 69-93 .426 23 GB DEAD LAST 2009 TBA 97-65 .599 0 GB PLAYOFFS! 2010 TBA 96-66 .593 0 GB WORLD SERIES! That 2010 season was crazy. At one stage I was on pace for 120 wins, then I collapsed and the Blue Jays and Yanks came charging after me. I almost missed the freaking playoffs if you can believe it. I blew a 2-0 division series lead over Texas, but pulled it out 3-2. I then steam rolled the Yanks 4-1 in the ALCS, and waited and watched as Atlanta came back from 3-1 down to top the Reds (my fav NL team) 4-3. After going up 1-0 in the series, my boys capitulated and lost 4 in a row. Crap. The big improvement came after I released how important the coaches/scouts are. I spent a forune to nail down a LEGENDARY/OUTSTANDING scout and a LEGENDARY/LEGENDARY AAA Manager. I also almost bankrupt the team (well, I did bankrupt them) by signing myself a real ace (my team now has 3 legitimate aces, two of which came up through my system) and another 4 legitimate starters waiting their chance at AAA ball. One or two of these guys I got in trades. It also took 6 years, but that stud short stop that started off at A ball (must be BJ Upton) finally made it to the bigs in a platoon role two seasons ago. Last year, he became my lead off hitter, and was killing everything before getting hurt. I started as myself, youngest manager in the bigs at the tender age of 27. I married some tight bod little hoochie 5 years my junior, first woman that said yes, made her spit me out a little baby boy, Zachary, then the very next day asked her if she wanted another kid - HEY! I'm horny, back off! After weeks and weeks of constant pestering, she left me. Wonder why? Asking your wife for kids every two weeks doesn't get you anywhere. Ah well, I didn't like her name anyway - Harriette? My current girl, I'm not going to rush her. See what happens. One thing getting to me is the fact that I seem to be stuck at "Bad Manager." Have been since 2007. Oh, and all my scouts/managers are now at least legendary in one repsect or another, although I've thrown millions at each of them, it's worth it. I also raped the Yanks of their stud 3b prospect, who's now going into his first full year as a starter with me (he was a mid season call up last year). Kid's gonna be a first ballot hall of famer!