Reserve clause in OOTP10

[bailey]

I'm kind of excited about the new arbitration screen in 10. Will you be able to turn off free agency and still be able to use it, to negotiate with each player during the off season? With no free agency, the only option would be for a player to 'hold out' or retire. Smooth negotiations that meet the player more than half way could improve morale and only 5 star players would have a small chance to 'hold out' into the next season.

[Curtis]

My opinion is that pre-free agency periods are not well supported by the game engine. I'd like to see some improvement in that for Version 11.

[The Wolf]

Originally Posted by Curtis

My opinion is that pre-free agency periods are not well supported by the game engine. I'd like to see some improvement in that for Version 11.

Historical league gaming in OOTP has never received the attention it deserves. I would bet you that it never does.

[Le Grande Orange]

Originally Posted by Curtis

My opinion is that pre-free agency periods are not well supported by the game engine. I'd like to see some improvement in that for Version 11.

I'd agree on both counts. In my estimation, to really do the reserve clause era properly (not to mention the modern era better), it's going to take an overhaul of the financial system model in the game. For good measure, throw in an overhaul of league interaction and the major-minor relationship too.

[Cryomaniac]

Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

I'd agree on both counts. In my estimation, to really do the reserve clause era properly (not to mention the modern era better), it's going to take an overhaul of the financial system model in the game. For good measure, throw in an overhaul of league interaction and the major-minor relationship too.

Of those I think the financial one will be the last one that's done, because it's pretty complex. I'm hoping we get improved league interaction in OOTP X, at the very least in terms of feeder leagues, which are a good idea but as it is don't really work too well.

[Le Grande Orange]

Originally Posted by Cryomaniac

Of those I think the financial one will be the last one that's done, because it's pretty complex.

Perhaps. I see the financial system and league interaction as related items, since they each depend and influence the other to some degree. Writing a detailed proposal for this is going to be hard because of the interconnectedness of finances and leagues... one of the reasons I haven't sat down to do it yet...