TRTR : Day 25

Marc Duffy · 03-20-2007, 02:12 PM

The Development Curves

Bob Dylan once wrote a song wherein he said "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now." Dylan, of course, was a bit more political than your average OOTP player, so what that has to do with anything is questionable. But then, you could say that about everything that's ever been written about the sublime question of how a player ages--perhaps the one topic in all of baseball that the numbers have a hard time fully describing.

http://www.ootpbaseball.net/clubhous...gid=26&id=1304

The Wolf · 03-20-2007, 02:15 PM

First!

ifspuds · 03-20-2007, 02:15 PM

The amount of work put into making the development and aging engine more robust is really, really encouraging. Great work guys!

kagnew35 · 03-20-2007, 02:17 PM

Bout time, and you still owe us another today

briantheiceberg · 03-20-2007, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wolf

First!

someone earned their cookie for today

BillH77 · 03-20-2007, 02:25 PM

I enjoyed reading the explanation of how player development and aging have been factored into this upcoming 2007 edition, which looms ever closer to release. Having read this will make me all the more anxious to start playing the 2007 version. Baseball has so many interesting nuances that appeal to the real fans, who love to digest the stats, such as I do. This comprehensive stat element is one of the basic reasons why so many of us have been so absorbed with this game.

The Wolf · 03-20-2007, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by briantheiceberg

someone earned their cookie for today

I did it for the cookie.

spleen1015 · 03-20-2007, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wolf

First!

I thought for sure that you were above this.

JHruska · 03-20-2007, 02:27 PM

Must... not... make... a... Shaun...Sullivan/.... Tom... Tango... joke....

chimanbj · 03-20-2007, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wolf

I did it for the cookie.

You have 212 Warnings? How'd that happen?

spleen1015 · 03-20-2007, 02:30 PM

RonCo, you are the man, homes.

I am really impressed. SI should be giving you guys something more than a free game.

spleen1015 · 03-20-2007, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chimanbj

You have 212 Warnings? How'd that happen?

He has it typed in his location.

The Wolf · 03-20-2007, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chimanbj

You have 212 Warnings? How'd that happen?

Bad attitude? hanging out with Spleen too much?

Gastric ReFlux · 03-20-2007, 02:31 PM

cool stuff

spleen1015 · 03-20-2007, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wolf

Bad attitude? hanging out with Spleen too much?

Only the cool kids have warnings.

Assos · 03-20-2007, 02:36 PM

How does this skills changing and developing at different times effect leagues that are converted over?

skywalkr2 · 03-20-2007, 02:36 PM

You see how his warnings are right below his location? Seems a bit differeent than normal.

hyde4us11 · 03-20-2007, 03:26 PM

I must say first i visit the site everyday. I don't say much because i figured my opinion wouldn't matter. Im totally disabled so this game is one of the things that helps me forget about the pain. Needless to say i play OOTP constantly. I have offered my time on the Beta team with no response. What i have learned is that if i say what i have to say good or bad thats what OOTP is looking for so i am going to start saying what needs to be said. Here is my first response in the new found approach.

WOW THAT WAS A GREAT ARTICLE !!!!!

Thanks for the time you and others spent on doing this.

BruceM · 03-20-2007, 03:36 PM

In regards to pitching, how much randomness is there?

Will we still get some Roger Clemens, Steve Carlton, Greg Maddux types who pitch very well into their late 30's and even early 40's?

pstrickert · 03-20-2007, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyde4us11

I must say first i visit the site everyday. I don't say much because i figured my opinion wouldn't matter. Im totally disabled so this game is one of the things that helps me forget about the pain. Needless to say i play OOTP constantly. I have offered my time on the Beta team with no response. What i have learned is that if i say what i have to say good or bad thats what OOTP is looking for so i am going to start saying what needs to be said. Here is my first response in the new found approach.

WOW THAT WAS A GREAT ARTICLE !!!!!

Thanks for the time you and others spent on doing this.

I think you'll thoroughly enjoy the new version. . . . and please feel free to post your comments.

03-20-2007, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Marc Duffy SI Marketing Wizard Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Islington, London Posts: 4,743	TRTR : Day 25 The Development Curves Bob Dylan once wrote a song wherein he said "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now." Dylan, of course, was a bit more political than your average OOTP player, so what that has to do with anything is questionable. But then, you could say that about everything that's ever been written about the sublime question of how a player ages--perhaps the one topic in all of baseball that the numbers have a hard time fully describing. http://www.ootpbaseball.net/clubhous...gid=26&id=1304

03-20-2007, 02:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
The Wolf Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Baying at the moon Posts: 3,434	First! __________________ __________________ "The main problem we face is that when it's 8 AM in London and 3 AM in New York and midnight in L.A., it's still 1968 to Democrats and 1566 in the Middle East."

03-20-2007, 02:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
ifspuds Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 2,092	The amount of work put into making the development and aging engine more robust is really, really encouraging. Great work guys! __________________ Jeff Watson TWB (co-commissioner): Pittsburgh Pirates GM (team dynasty here, #5 Dynasty of 2005!) (TWB Champs 1966, 1967, 1973, NL Champs 1968, NL East Champs 1969, NL Champs 1970, 1971 NPBL: Illinois Jethawks GM Outpost League: A Fictional World Dynasty (#9 (tie) Dynasty of 2005!)

03-20-2007, 02:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
kagnew35 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas, Nev Posts: 1,221	Bout time, and you still owe us another today __________________ Elder Statesman of the Board http://www.soxxcountry.com/ site with Duffys Tavern Live OOTP Chat Room Soxx World of Baseball Commissioner

03-20-2007, 02:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
BillH77 Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3	Striving Toward Duplicating the MLB Experience I enjoyed reading the explanation of how player development and aging have been factored into this upcoming 2007 edition, which looms ever closer to release. Having read this will make me all the more anxious to start playing the 2007 version. Baseball has so many interesting nuances that appeal to the real fans, who love to digest the stats, such as I do. This comprehensive stat element is one of the basic reasons why so many of us have been so absorbed with this game.

03-20-2007, 02:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
JHruska Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: TN Posts: 133	Must... not... make... a... Shaun...Sullivan/.... Tom... Tango... joke....

03-20-2007, 02:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
spleen1015 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 4,456	RonCo, you are the man, homes. I am really impressed. SI should be giving you guys something more than a free game.

03-20-2007, 02:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,334	cool stuff

03-20-2007, 02:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
Assos All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 580	How does this skills changing and developing at different times effect leagues that are converted over?

03-20-2007, 02:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
skywalkr2 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 254	You see how his warnings are right below his location? Seems a bit differeent than normal.

03-20-2007, 03:26 PM	#18 (permalink)
hyde4us11 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 93	Thank you I must say first i visit the site everyday. I don't say much because i figured my opinion wouldn't matter. Im totally disabled so this game is one of the things that helps me forget about the pain. Needless to say i play OOTP constantly. I have offered my time on the Beta team with no response. What i have learned is that if i say what i have to say good or bad thats what OOTP is looking for so i am going to start saying what needs to be said. Here is my first response in the new found approach. WOW THAT WAS A GREAT ARTICLE !!!!! Thanks for the time you and others spent on doing this. __________________ QBL- Chicago Cubs BTI- Chicago Cubs SSBL- Washington Nationals TheShow- Atlanta Braves ASBL- Detroit Tigers BETA- Lennongrad Coléopteres (2027 Champions)

03-20-2007, 03:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
BruceM Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 3,116	In regards to pitching, how much randomness is there? Will we still get some Roger Clemens, Steve Carlton, Greg Maddux types who pitch very well into their late 30's and even early 40's? __________________ 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?

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