Which do you prefer? Real or Fictional League (Online)

Goody · 09-05-2002, 06:37 AM

Real or Fictional?

Post comments with examples if you like.

Jestre · 09-05-2002, 07:09 AM

I'll take real players, particularly oldtimers. My imagination just can't come close to matching the 'character' of the real oldtimers. Fictional players just seem 'hollow' in comparison.

Goody · 09-05-2002, 07:30 AM

Yeah I thought about adding "Historic" to the mix but when you have a poll...the less options makes for a more precise outcome.

treedom · 09-05-2002, 07:53 AM

Fictional is the only way to go...I try to avoid reality as much as possible.

John C · 09-05-2002, 10:15 AM

Fictional is also the way to go for me. I feel you're able to create histories for players much more easily when you don't have pre-conceived notions about guys like Mel Ott, Ty Cobb, etc.

Part of running a fictional league is giving your players an added dimension, something I've tried to do with the ABL. When I start doing the history writings (old-time recaps, player histories, etc), I'll be able to give certain players strong personalities. I think OOTP helps with that with the leadership ratings and stuff like that.

Anyway, fictional is the way to go.

Peace
John
-ABL: http://www.thepostgamereport.net

Goody · 09-05-2002, 10:24 AM

Nice looking league you got there John. The player personalities convinced me to go take a look. I'll be checking back to see what you come up with!

John C · 09-05-2002, 10:30 AM

Thank you. Whenever I get a free moment, I'll be back and writing. Life has been very busy lately. I have to use my Media Law class time to surf the message boards! ; )

Peace
John

LivnLegend · 09-05-2002, 11:10 AM

John's league is very in-depth and terrific for baseball nuts that want to immerse themselves in a fictional baseball world.

I always prefer fictional. I am in one real player league but it's got the Maelstrom Legends twist going for it. I couldn't pass up a chance to have Sandy Koufax on my team!

As John alluded to, I have always liked giving my fictional players some personality and background. It makes it more fun to write team reports and news stories. Plus, I don’t have to deal with the preconceived notions about real players.

Cooleyvol · 09-05-2002, 11:33 AM

I'm in both historical and fictional leagues and fictionals are, by far, MUCH better.

You can create your own personalities in a fictional league.

If you've never tried a fictional, you don't know what you're missing!

wireman · 09-05-2002, 11:37 AM

I prefer fictional. It's more fun for me to make up my own humans. It's also easier to write about them.

Historical leagues are great nostalgia, though.

What gives me a twinge is having a real-life league that, as it moves into the future, has to incorporate fictional players and become a hybrid league. I don't know why, but putting fictional and real players together makes me a little queasy.

That having been said, I'm in one of each kind of league, and I enjoy them all.

-- Louie

Bluenoser · 09-05-2002, 07:09 PM

Actually would have been nice to have a 3rd choice on this poll. I like both equally. Fiction is fun as you won't have and preconcieved notions of what a player should do. Real is also fun as you can try different trades, drafts, etc to see what a certain team might do with a specific bunch of players. Historical is also great as you get to relive any era of this great game.

Goody · 09-09-2002, 12:52 PM

Only 27 votes?

Jestre · 09-09-2002, 04:32 PM

Hmmm, when I voted for 'real' I was voting for historical/old timers. I thought they were real... You mean Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb etc weren't real???

Cooleyvol · 09-09-2002, 04:55 PM

bigphesta · 09-10-2002, 01:27 PM

Keep it real!

Delgadodawg · 09-10-2002, 02:14 PM

Keep it fictional

View Poll Results: Real or Fictional?
Real Teams, Real Players	14	33.33%
All Fictional	28	66.67%
Voters: 42. You may not vote on this poll

09-05-2002, 06:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: PA Posts: 3,222 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 397 Thanked 164x in 118 posts	Which do you prefer? Real or Fictional League (Online) Real or Fictional? Post comments with examples if you like. __________________ Sent from my desktop computer using a web browser.

09-05-2002, 07:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jestre All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Smithfield,Ri,USA Posts: 546 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1x in 1 post	I'll take real players, particularly oldtimers. My imagination just can't come close to matching the 'character' of the real oldtimers. Fictional players just seem 'hollow' in comparison. __________________ My eyes perceive the present, but my roots are imbedded deeply in the grandeur of the past. "Chief Meyers" MLBC

09-05-2002, 07:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: PA Posts: 3,222 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 397 Thanked 164x in 118 posts	Yeah I thought about adding "Historic" to the mix but when you have a poll...the less options makes for a more precise outcome. __________________ Sent from my desktop computer using a web browser.

09-05-2002, 07:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
treedom Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Transylvania Posts: 2,892 Thanks: 5 Thanked 7x in 5 posts	Fictional is the only way to go...I try to avoid reality as much as possible. __________________ A rake and a roustabout.

09-05-2002, 10:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
John C All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CT Shoreline Posts: 1,729 Thanks: 50 Thanked 63x in 41 posts Infractions: 1/0 (0)	Fictional is also the way to go for me. I feel you're able to create histories for players much more easily when you don't have pre-conceived notions about guys like Mel Ott, Ty Cobb, etc. Part of running a fictional league is giving your players an added dimension, something I've tried to do with the ABL. When I start doing the history writings (old-time recaps, player histories, etc), I'll be able to give certain players strong personalities. I think OOTP helps with that with the leadership ratings and stuff like that. Anyway, fictional is the way to go. Peace John -ABL: http://www.thepostgamereport.net __________________ Facebook \| My Videos The Baseball Association (redux): Coming soon....

09-05-2002, 10:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: PA Posts: 3,222 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 397 Thanked 164x in 118 posts	Nice looking league you got there John. The player personalities convinced me to go take a look. I'll be checking back to see what you come up with! __________________ Sent from my desktop computer using a web browser.

09-05-2002, 10:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
John C All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CT Shoreline Posts: 1,729 Thanks: 50 Thanked 63x in 41 posts Infractions: 1/0 (0)	Thank you. Whenever I get a free moment, I'll be back and writing. Life has been very busy lately. I have to use my Media Law class time to surf the message boards! ; ) Peace John __________________ Facebook \| My Videos The Baseball Association (redux): Coming soon....

09-05-2002, 11:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
LivnLegend Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hunters Ridge, CA Posts: 5,530 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1x in 1 post	John's league is very in-depth and terrific for baseball nuts that want to immerse themselves in a fictional baseball world. I always prefer fictional. I am in one real player league but it's got the Maelstrom Legends twist going for it. I couldn't pass up a chance to have Sandy Koufax on my team! As John alluded to, I have always liked giving my fictional players some personality and background. It makes it more fun to write team reports and news stories. Plus, I don’t have to deal with the preconceived notions about real players. __________________ 1977 Dodgers MLB Replay - A replay of the '77 Dodger season, managing each game individually Pastoral Baseball Union - An 1800's Dynasty I'm going back to where I started. I'm flashing back into my pan.

09-05-2002, 11:33 AM	#9 (permalink)
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Woodland Mills, TN Posts: 5,993 Thanks: 57 Thanked 506x in 304 posts	I'm in both historical and fictional leagues and fictionals are, by far, MUCH better. You can create your own personalities in a fictional league. If you've never tried a fictional, you don't know what you're missing! __________________

09-05-2002, 11:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
wireman All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: in extremis Posts: 696 Thanks: 4 Thanked 24x in 5 posts	I prefer fictional. It's more fun for me to make up my own humans. It's also easier to write about them. Historical leagues are great nostalgia, though. What gives me a twinge is having a real-life league that, as it moves into the future, has to incorporate fictional players and become a hybrid league. I don't know why, but putting fictional and real players together makes me a little queasy. That having been said, I'm in one of each kind of league, and I enjoy them all. -- Louie __________________ Louie ----- "I will fight no more forever." --Chief Joseph

09-05-2002, 07:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 5,597 Thanks: 56 Thanked 442x in 307 posts	Actually would have been nice to have a 3rd choice on this poll. I like both equally. Fiction is fun as you won't have and preconcieved notions of what a player should do. Real is also fun as you can try different trades, drafts, etc to see what a certain team might do with a specific bunch of players. Historical is also great as you get to relive any era of this great game. __________________ It takes neither courage nor intelligence to cheer for a team only when that team wins. The true test of a fan's mettle is the same as it is for a player: Were you there when you were needed?

09-09-2002, 12:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
Goody Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: PA Posts: 3,222 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 397 Thanked 164x in 118 posts	Only 27 votes? __________________ Sent from my desktop computer using a web browser.

09-09-2002, 04:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
Jestre All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Smithfield,Ri,USA Posts: 546 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1x in 1 post	Hmmm, when I voted for 'real' I was voting for historical/old timers. I thought they were real... You mean Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb etc weren't real??? __________________ My eyes perceive the present, but my roots are imbedded deeply in the grandeur of the past. "Chief Meyers" MLBC

09-09-2002, 04:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Woodland Mills, TN Posts: 5,993 Thanks: 57 Thanked 506x in 304 posts	__________________

09-10-2002, 01:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
bigphesta Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1x in 1 post	Keep it real!

09-10-2002, 02:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
Delgadodawg All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Vancouver Posts: 782 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Keep it fictional

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