Complete Rook- Any guides/FAQs

04texag · 03-02-2010, 08:54 AM

I was hoping in this sub-forum there would be a stickied guide. I downloaded the OOTP 10 demo and will be pre-ordering 11 today. It's not a big problem to just browse the menus and figure things out, however I was hoping there would be some guides or FAQ's around that would help with the learning curve.

Any links would be appreciated. Thanks,

Kelric · 03-02-2010, 09:21 AM

Over the years I've posted a couple of responses along these lines, let me see what I can come up with in a search.....

One
Two

I'm sure there are more and I know others have posted similarly as well. I once started coming up with a newbie FAQ but got distracted part way through and never finished it.

If you have more questions, throw them out here and I'll try to answer them for you. Are you looking for a general 'How should I start running my team?' or specific 'What is the best way to evaluate whether a prospect is ready for the bigs?' or anything else? Ask away.

04texag · 03-02-2010, 11:10 AM

Good post...

The first link: that is almost my exact situation but now a year ahead. Just downloaded 10 demo and buying 11. However, I have a lot of experience with baseball and baseball games. From playing myself to having family in the pros, etc.

The second link looks to be in-line with what I was looking for. I'm going to read through there and maybe do some forum searches on questions, and then just flat out play the game and see what I find. I'll post back on the forums if I have some sticky issues or can't find answers.

Thanks

04texag · 03-02-2010, 11:11 AM

BTW, Go Red Sox Nation.

I'm a native Houstonian and Astros fan, but my wife's family is all from the greater Boston Area. My father-in-law has adopted me into the nation, personalized jersey and all. Been to two games at Fenway now, including this past Fourth of July game against the Mariners. What a storied club and experience going to Fenway!

Kelric · 03-02-2010, 11:41 AM

Fenway is a great time. But why can't we get guys like Bagwell?

04texag · 03-02-2010, 01:51 PM

I've always been a Biggio over Bags guy...Biggio was such a great addition to the franchise/community, on many fronts, for many years..

Kelric · 03-02-2010, 05:17 PM

I just wanted to publicly regret my team giving him to you for virtually nothing.

Bigrod · 03-02-2010, 06:02 PM

Here's another great place to look for OOTPX answers and most will apply to 11 as well. OOTP Baseball Manual - OOTP 10
Just trying to help..Enjoy and welcome to the OOTP community.

TribeFanInNC · 03-02-2010, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelric

I just wanted to publicly regret my team giving him to you for virtually nothing.

Dear Mr. Kelric,

I'm extremely saddened that those 15 outstanding innings I threw in 1990 out of the Red Sox bullpen mean next to nothing to you.

Regretfully Yours,
Larry Andersen

Kelric · 03-02-2010, 07:01 PM

I was 6 years old in 1990. I was 21 when Bagwell retired with (to me) Hall of Fame numbers.

04texag · 03-03-2010, 12:07 PM

I was completely forgeting about that...That's kind of like the Rockets passing on Michael Jordan. Although, at least they got the Dream

04texag · 03-03-2010, 12:18 PM

Oh, and btw, I played a lot last night and this morning, and getting hooked! I actually started a new fictional league in OOTP 8, as I figured I could play that longer then the demo while I wait for 11 to come out. The game is really deep but I really like it so far. The time was flying by and I didn't even notice.

04texag · 03-05-2010, 09:56 AM

Any other good threads like the two linked earlier in this thread, or any other good tips for someone starting new?

Kelric · 03-05-2010, 01:23 PM

I didn't dig too deeply into the search results last time. Write up a few questions and I'll answer what I can later tonight or on Sunday.

04texag · 03-06-2010, 09:17 AM

Couple of questions

I'm doing my first, first year player draft, how do I scout these kids ahead of time? None of them are currently scouted so I can only do my quick scout options.

I put some guys on my short list, but I can't find that short list now.

What are some good ways to structure contracts? For example, if I want a bonus based on at bats on a star, so that if he's injured etc...what's a good at bat number to go with?

04texag · 03-07-2010, 07:26 AM

I had a bunch of coaches leave after year one, as their contracts ran out. When is a good time to offer them, should I be offering extensions? Once the off season hits, is their a specific time to go about offering personnel contracts, or just do whatever whenever?

Kelric · 03-07-2010, 09:26 AM

You're playing OOTP8, correct? I don't remember much about how it was set up but I'll do my best. You're also playing with some features I don't use...

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Originally Posted by 04texag

I'm doing my first, first year player draft, how do I scout these kids ahead of time? None of them are currently scouted so I can only do my quick scout options.

Scouting was different back then. I believe those were the days when you still had to tell your scouts what to do. Now you set a budget and they scout automatically. You should have had a list of the amateur players entering the draft published a month before the draft itself. In OOTP now you can go to the Transaction screen and see a section entitled Draft Pool alongside Free Agents, Player Trade, etc. If that screen exists in OOTP8 that would be the place to scout the youngsters from. I never played with scouts back then and rarely do so now.

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I put some guys on my short list, but I can't find that short list now.

Again, I don't recall how OOTP8 is different, but there is a Manager dropdown menu at the top of the screen that has a Player Search & Shortlist link.

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What are some good ways to structure contracts? For example, if I want a bonus based on at bats on a star, so that if he's injured etc...what's a good at bat number to go with?

If you want to bait him by offering him a high bonus on a contract where he most likely won't get the ABs but still has a chance, try 650. It has been done 225 times in MLB history so it is attainable, but difficult.

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I had a bunch of coaches leave after year one, as their contracts ran out. When is a good time to offer them, should I be offering extensions? Once the off season hits, is their a specific time to go about offering personnel contracts, or just do whatever whenever?

Generally whatever whenever. I don't play with coaches but I tend to start making contract extension offers to my players after the trading deadline and mostly in September.

04texag · 03-07-2010, 09:29 AM

Yes I am playing with OOTP 8 while I wait for 11... Those answers do help. I have been keeping in the back of my mind that some of these things I'm seeing must have been addressed in subsequent releases.

Kelric · 03-07-2010, 10:07 AM

Generic tip off the top of my head...

You don't have to backload contracts like teams do in real life. OOTP players make no distinction between $10M > $8M > $7M contracts, $7M > $8M > $10M contracts or $8.33M > $8.33M > $8.33M contracts. I prefer frontloading contracts if I have the salary space. Makes it easier to keep veterans and young guys, in my opinion. The veteran makes less as he gets older while at the same time the youngster is beginning to earn more in arbitration. Not everyone plays this way, of course.

04texag · 03-07-2010, 12:17 PM

that's a good tip, thanks. I had been backloading contracts...

03-02-2010, 08:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
04texag Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Complete Rook- Any guides/FAQs I was hoping in this sub-forum there would be a stickied guide. I downloaded the OOTP 10 demo and will be pre-ordering 11 today. It's not a big problem to just browse the menus and figure things out, however I was hoping there would be some guides or FAQ's around that would help with the learning curve. Any links would be appreciated. Thanks,

03-02-2010, 09:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,983 Thanks: 7 Thanked 46x in 36 posts	Over the years I've posted a couple of responses along these lines, let me see what I can come up with in a search..... One Two I'm sure there are more and I know others have posted similarly as well. I once started coming up with a newbie FAQ but got distracted part way through and never finished it. If you have more questions, throw them out here and I'll try to answer them for you. Are you looking for a general 'How should I start running my team?' or specific 'What is the best way to evaluate whether a prospect is ready for the bigs?' or anything else? Ask away. __________________ Former Co-Commish and owner of the Boston Red Sox, 1783-1144, .609%, of the defunct Overlords Baseball League (1930-48). 17 Division wins, 9 ALCS wins, 5 World Series wins.

03-02-2010, 11:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,983 Thanks: 7 Thanked 46x in 36 posts	Fenway is a great time. But why can't we get guys like Bagwell? __________________ Former Co-Commish and owner of the Boston Red Sox, 1783-1144, .609%, of the defunct Overlords Baseball League (1930-48). 17 Division wins, 9 ALCS wins, 5 World Series wins.

03-02-2010, 05:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,983 Thanks: 7 Thanked 46x in 36 posts	I just wanted to publicly regret my team giving him to you for virtually nothing. __________________ Former Co-Commish and owner of the Boston Red Sox, 1783-1144, .609%, of the defunct Overlords Baseball League (1930-48). 17 Division wins, 9 ALCS wins, 5 World Series wins.

03-02-2010, 07:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,983 Thanks: 7 Thanked 46x in 36 posts	I was 6 years old in 1990. I was 21 when Bagwell retired with (to me) Hall of Fame numbers. __________________ Former Co-Commish and owner of the Boston Red Sox, 1783-1144, .609%, of the defunct Overlords Baseball League (1930-48). 17 Division wins, 9 ALCS wins, 5 World Series wins.

03-02-2010, 11:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
04texag Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Good post... The first link: that is almost my exact situation but now a year ahead. Just downloaded 10 demo and buying 11. However, I have a lot of experience with baseball and baseball games. From playing myself to having family in the pros, etc. The second link looks to be in-line with what I was looking for. I'm going to read through there and maybe do some forum searches on questions, and then just flat out play the game and see what I find. I'll post back on the forums if I have some sticky issues or can't find answers. Thanks

03-02-2010, 11:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
04texag Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	BTW, Go Red Sox Nation. I'm a native Houstonian and Astros fan, but my wife's family is all from the greater Boston Area. My father-in-law has adopted me into the nation, personalized jersey and all. Been to two games at Fenway now, including this past Fourth of July game against the Mariners. What a storied club and experience going to Fenway!

03-02-2010, 01:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
04texag Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	I've always been a Biggio over Bags guy...Biggio was such a great addition to the franchise/community, on many fronts, for many years..

03-02-2010, 06:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bigrod All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 948 Thanks: 302 Thanked 312x in 215 posts	Here's another great place to look for OOTPX answers and most will apply to 11 as well. OOTP Baseball Manual - OOTP 10 Just trying to help..Enjoy and welcome to the OOTP community.

03-03-2010, 12:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
04texag Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	I was completely forgeting about that...That's kind of like the Rockets passing on Michael Jordan. Although, at least they got the Dream

03-03-2010, 12:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
04texag Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Oh, and btw, I played a lot last night and this morning, and getting hooked! I actually started a new fictional league in OOTP 8, as I figured I could play that longer then the demo while I wait for 11 to come out. The game is really deep but I really like it so far. The time was flying by and I didn't even notice.

03-05-2010, 09:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
04texag Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Any other good threads like the two linked earlier in this thread, or any other good tips for someone starting new?

03-05-2010, 01:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,983 Thanks: 7 Thanked 46x in 36 posts	I didn't dig too deeply into the search results last time. Write up a few questions and I'll answer what I can later tonight or on Sunday. __________________ Former Co-Commish and owner of the Boston Red Sox, 1783-1144, .609%, of the defunct Overlords Baseball League (1930-48). 17 Division wins, 9 ALCS wins, 5 World Series wins.

03-06-2010, 09:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
04texag Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Couple of questions I'm doing my first, first year player draft, how do I scout these kids ahead of time? None of them are currently scouted so I can only do my quick scout options. I put some guys on my short list, but I can't find that short list now. What are some good ways to structure contracts? For example, if I want a bonus based on at bats on a star, so that if he's injured etc...what's a good at bat number to go with?

03-07-2010, 07:26 AM	#16 (permalink)
04texag Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	I had a bunch of coaches leave after year one, as their contracts ran out. When is a good time to offer them, should I be offering extensions? Once the off season hits, is their a specific time to go about offering personnel contracts, or just do whatever whenever?

03-07-2010, 09:29 AM	#18 (permalink)
04texag Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Yes I am playing with OOTP 8 while I wait for 11... Those answers do help. I have been keeping in the back of my mind that some of these things I'm seeing must have been addressed in subsequent releases.

03-07-2010, 10:07 AM	#19 (permalink)
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,983 Thanks: 7 Thanked 46x in 36 posts	Generic tip off the top of my head... You don't have to backload contracts like teams do in real life. OOTP players make no distinction between $10M > $8M > $7M contracts, $7M > $8M > $10M contracts or $8.33M > $8.33M > $8.33M contracts. I prefer frontloading contracts if I have the salary space. Makes it easier to keep veterans and young guys, in my opinion. The veteran makes less as he gets older while at the same time the youngster is beginning to earn more in arbitration. Not everyone plays this way, of course. __________________ Former Co-Commish and owner of the Boston Red Sox, 1783-1144, .609%, of the defunct Overlords Baseball League (1930-48). 17 Division wins, 9 ALCS wins, 5 World Series wins.

03-07-2010, 12:17 PM	#20 (permalink)
04texag Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	that's a good tip, thanks. I had been backloading contracts...

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