"Best" Random Talent Change modifier?

waitwut · 07-10-2013, 03:20 AM

What is the general consensus for this game for a realistic RTC modifier that models the game in real life. I have around 150, but I feel it may be too high...

polydamas · 07-10-2013, 03:21 AM

I've been using 67 the last few versions.

oman19 · 07-10-2013, 03:24 AM

I bump mine down to 50

dodger300 · 07-10-2013, 08:35 AM

I use 70

The Wolf · 07-10-2013, 10:43 AM

67 here.

JMDurron · 07-10-2013, 12:36 PM

I use the default setting of 100.

kingcharlesxii · 07-10-2013, 12:50 PM

I tend to bump up the randomness to better mimic real life (IMO, of course). On the default settings (or even lower) the draft is way too predictable for me. I think I usually put 125.

EDIT: Of course, the best setting is whatever is the most fun for you.

SirMichaelJordan · 07-10-2013, 03:46 PM

May I ask some of you guys why are you going with such low numbers?

The Wolf · 07-10-2013, 04:02 PM

I use 67 because I like some randomness but not too much randomness.

JMDurron · 07-10-2013, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SirMichaelJordan

May I ask some of you guys why are you going with such low numbers?

Golfers.

SunDevil · 07-10-2013, 04:09 PM

This is the first year that I'm using the default 100.

Cinnamon J. Scudworth · 07-10-2013, 04:15 PM

I've never felt the need to change from the default.

DrSatan · 07-10-2013, 05:28 PM

67

The Game · 07-10-2013, 07:55 PM

50 for modern MLB, 75 for my fictional ABF.

dave1927p · 07-10-2013, 08:06 PM

stupid question...what is it and how does it work?

been playing this game for years but always left it at the default as I didn't know exactly what results I would get.

injury log · 07-10-2013, 08:44 PM

I guess it depends what you want from your game, but for realism, it needs to be way higher than 100. Mine is set at 200 right now, but that seems to be a touch too high.

SirMichaelJordan · 07-10-2013, 10:05 PM

Its all preference but if you want to replicate modern day MLB for "realism" then somewhere between 150-200 should get you there. I am at 200.

RchW · 07-10-2013, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by injury log

I guess it depends what you want from your game, but for realism, it needs to be way higher than 100. Mine is set at 200 right now, but that seems to be a touch too high.

Do you have permission to elaborate on how it actually works? I've posted my theory a couple of times but without some official word back I could be completely wrong. Many of the other claims about how it works seem way off the mark as well. Edit. The manual is vague.

By your comment above it seems that Markus set the default value way too low. Without more info it seems we have a game feature with reduced value because we don't know how to use it or properly determine its effect.

waitwut · 07-10-2013, 11:31 PM

I think it works as the higher the number is, the more random it is, which means theres more chances of something changing, whether it be a hit or a boost in stats. Like I picture the computer making minute changes everyday based on the randomness, a point decrease here, an increase there. But the randomness of it depends on how high the setting is. Higher will cause more changes.

injury log · 07-11-2013, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by RchW

Do you have permission to elaborate on how it actually works?

I'm not sure I know any more than you about the exact details of the mechanism. Obviously the higher the setting, the more randomness. My understanding has been that the setting affects the number of changes to Potential ratings, and not the magnitude of those changes.

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Originally Posted by RchW

By your comment above it seems that Markus set the default value way too low. Without more info it seems we have a game feature with reduced value because we don't know how to use it or properly determine its effect.

Well, there are a few default settings that are not 'realistic'. That doesn't mean they're wrong. Realism isn't necessarily fun for a lot of people. So the injury setting, for example, is lower than what would be realistic, but is probably more enjoyable for the majority of users.

I'm not sure if the default TCR setting is more fun than a realistic setting, but I suspect it is. So it may be set that way intentionally. Or it may just be that Markus isn't aware the setting is lower than what would be realistic. It's a really time-consuming thing to test, unfortunately, so I can't tell you what precise setting is best.

07-10-2013, 03:20 AM	#1
waitwut Minors (Single A) Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 65	"Best" Random Talent Change modifier? What is the general consensus for this game for a realistic RTC modifier that models the game in real life. I have around 150, but I feel it may be too high...

07-10-2013, 03:24 AM	#3
oman19 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Area Posts: 1,305	I bump mine down to 50 __________________ GENERATION 10: The first time you see this, copy it into your sig on any forum and add 1 to the generation. Social experiment. My OOTP wishlist: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...-wishlist.html

07-10-2013, 03:46 PM	#8
SirMichaelJordan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,627	"Best" Random Talent Change modifier? May I ask some of you guys why are you going with such low numbers?

07-10-2013, 04:15 PM	#12
Cinnamon J. Scudworth All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,119	I've never felt the need to change from the default. __________________ "Sometimes, this is like going to a grocery store. You’ve got a list until you get to the check-out stand. And then you start reading People magazine, and all this other [stuff] ends up in the basket." -Sandy Alderson on the MLB offseason

07-10-2013, 08:06 PM	#15
dave1927p FHM Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brantford, ON Posts: 2,888	stupid question...what is it and how does it work? been playing this game for years but always left it at the default as I didn't know exactly what results I would get. __________________ IN 1964 THE LEAFS WON THE STANLEY CUP :: IT'S ALSO THE YEAR THE CANADIAN FLAG WAS DESIGNED...coincidence?

07-10-2013, 03:21 AM	#2
polydamas All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 598	I've been using 67 the last few versions.

07-10-2013, 08:35 AM	#4
dodger300 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 268	I use 70

07-10-2013, 12:36 PM	#6
JMDurron All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,262	I use the default setting of 100.

07-10-2013, 12:50 PM	#7
kingcharlesxii Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,730	I tend to bump up the randomness to better mimic real life (IMO, of course). On the default settings (or even lower) the draft is way too predictable for me. I think I usually put 125. EDIT: Of course, the best setting is whatever is the most fun for you.

07-10-2013, 04:09 PM	#11
SunDevil Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 373	This is the first year that I'm using the default 100.

07-10-2013, 05:28 PM	#13
DrSatan All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 535	67

07-10-2013, 07:55 PM	#14
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,803	50 for modern MLB, 75 for my fictional ABF.

07-10-2013, 08:44 PM	#16
injury log Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 9,162	I guess it depends what you want from your game, but for realism, it needs to be way higher than 100. Mine is set at 200 right now, but that seems to be a touch too high.

07-10-2013, 10:05 PM	#17
SirMichaelJordan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,627	"Best" Random Talent Change modifier? Its all preference but if you want to replicate modern day MLB for "realism" then somewhere between 150-200 should get you there. I am at 200.

07-10-2013, 11:31 PM	#19
waitwut Minors (Single A) Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 65	I think it works as the higher the number is, the more random it is, which means theres more chances of something changing, whether it be a hit or a boost in stats. Like I picture the computer making minute changes everyday based on the randomness, a point decrease here, an increase there. But the randomness of it depends on how high the setting is. Higher will cause more changes.