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kain360 · 08-20-2009, 09:28 PM

Hi guys,

I am considering switching from another pc sim game but wanted to ask a few questions or perhaps you could point me to the appropriate posts. I haven't gotten the game yet but I am primarily interested in sim online leagues and the GM aspect of it. Is the game easy to learn? Is the ease of importing and exporting files a snap? Any other help would be appreciated.

kain360

TribeFanInNC · 08-20-2009, 09:42 PM

I would try using the search to find topics relating to want you want to know. I'm sure somebody has already asked a lot of the questions you have.

That being said, the is a demo out now for the most recent version of OOTP. I would suggest downloading it and giving it a spin. Yes, it takes some time to learn, but it is well worth the investment. Give it a try.

Raidergoo · 08-20-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kain360

Hi guys,

I am considering switching from another pc sim game but wanted to ask a few questions or perhaps you could point me to the appropriate posts. I haven't gotten the game yet but I am primarily interested in sim online leagues and the GM aspect of it. Is the game easy to learn? Is the ease of importing and exporting files a snap? Any other help would be appreciated.

kain360

Importing files is a snap. You click "Download new online file", and 5-10 minutes later, you get a message that says "Success! 3910 files updated".

Exporting files is a snap. You click "Export via FTP" and 20 seconds later, you get a message that says "Successfully exported".

I can manage my online club in about 2 minutes if I had to, but, I prefer to spend a lot more. I use the 7 day line-up feature to rest players on the right days, like making sure the LHB slugger takes a day off on Sunday when a LHP is on the mound and Monday is an off-day. That gives him 2 days off in a row, which helps keep him from getting too tired.

Online play is the way to go!

kain360 · 08-20-2009, 10:02 PM

thanks guys for the quick reply. Also noticed that the boards are very active. I'll give it a whirl.

kain360

Raidergoo · 08-20-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kain360

thanks guys for the quick reply. Also noticed that the boards are very active. I'll give it a whirl.

kain360

These boards are active, but they are the tip of the iceberg. The online league I am in has 9800 posts in the last two years, and our neighbor league has 7400. There's a lot of stuff to keep you very involved with your leagues, if you look for it.

kain360 · 08-27-2009, 09:10 PM

I've run through the demo and it's extremely comprehensive. I'm looking for a game that will allow me to be the gm rather than playing each individual game which this seems to satisfy. What are the huge differences between running your team on daily game by game basis vs. taking a big picture view of your team and league?

SteveP · 08-27-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kain360

I've run through the demo and it's extremely comprehensive. I'm looking for a game that will allow me to be the gm rather than playing each individual game which this seems to satisfy. What are the huge differences between running your team on daily game by game basis vs. taking a big picture view of your team and league?

It's not an either/or decision. I basically play as GM, but interject myself into the AI's decision-making in various ways (which, of course, is what Billy Beane does

). It's really how much you want to do. Also, you have to recognize (as some people in any computer sim never recognize) that there are limitations to the AI's intelligence. So you have to compensate for that. But I'm pretty happy with what we have now.

jmknpk2 · 08-28-2009, 03:34 PM

Sometimes I play game by game, watching every pitch. Sometimes I sim quickly through a year. They both are fun. Give each a try. There are options to allow your managers and coaches take control of various aspects, such as "minor league lineups", and "signing and releasing players". I think you should be able to set the preferences and options up in a manner that suits you.

ACESFAN 1 · 08-28-2009, 07:56 PM

I just bought the game after trying out the demo. It took some time to get things up and running but the guys on this site were able to help me and I love this game. I also have Mogul 2010 but now I like this game over Mogul. I still play it but not as much. My advise is BUY IT.

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kain360 Bat Boy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Long time lurker Hi guys, I am considering switching from another pc sim game but wanted to ask a few questions or perhaps you could point me to the appropriate posts. I haven't gotten the game yet but I am primarily interested in sim online leagues and the GM aspect of it. Is the game easy to learn? Is the ease of importing and exporting files a snap? Any other help would be appreciated. kain360

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TribeFanInNC Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,532 Thanks: 94 Thanked 268x in 209 posts	I would try using the search to find topics relating to want you want to know. I'm sure somebody has already asked a lot of the questions you have. That being said, the is a demo out now for the most recent version of OOTP. I would suggest downloading it and giving it a spin. Yes, it takes some time to learn, but it is well worth the investment. Give it a try. __________________ PEBA - Duluth Warriors

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jmknpk2 All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 706 Thanks: 67 Thanked 103x in 61 posts	Sometimes I play game by game, watching every pitch. Sometimes I sim quickly through a year. They both are fun. Give each a try. There are options to allow your managers and coaches take control of various aspects, such as "minor league lineups", and "signing and releasing players". I think you should be able to set the preferences and options up in a manner that suits you. Last edited by jmknpk2; 08-28-2009 at 03:36 PM.

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08-20-2009, 10:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
kain360 Bat Boy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	thanks guys for the quick reply. Also noticed that the boards are very active. I'll give it a whirl. kain360

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kain360 Bat Boy Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	I've run through the demo and it's extremely comprehensive. I'm looking for a game that will allow me to be the gm rather than playing each individual game which this seems to satisfy. What are the huge differences between running your team on daily game by game basis vs. taking a big picture view of your team and league?

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ACESFAN 1 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SPARKS, NV Posts: 185 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1x in 1 post	I just bought the game after trying out the demo. It took some time to get things up and running but the guys on this site were able to help me and I love this game. I also have Mogul 2010 but now I like this game over Mogul. I still play it but not as much. My advise is BUY IT.