The Top 75 Dynasties of 2005

[pat]

Originally Posted by Y0DA55

Darn... At least the new one looks pretty decent.

Well, it's pretty time consuming so I'll have to hold it back for now too.

[Autism Speaks]

Y0DA! Don't let us go all weekend without one more morsel of this tasty treat!

[Y0DA55]

Originally Posted by MattH3322

I have never been big into dynasty threads. I have read a few here and there, and I am missing Short Hop like a crack head with no money. I have always thought about starting one but never had a good enough idea until a month ago or so. Then stopped thinking about it till I started reading this thread today. I think I am going to start it tonight. Watch out for the "Tales of an Expansion Team"

It looks good so far (albiet, a very small sample size). I hope you keep it up!

Originally Posted by pat

Well, it's pretty time consuming so I'll have to hold it back for now too.

I just hope that you continue it.

Originally Posted by Dale And Eli's Dad

Y0DA! Don't let us go all weekend without one more morsel of this tasty treat!

Ask, and though shalt receive.... this time.

[Y0DA55]

#31 – “Flying Blind”

Started by: darkhorse

No ratings; the ultimate task for any manager in the OOTP game. I myself haven’t ever gone this route (though it is tempting). You really have to rely on what the statistics give you. I think the reason why I never have turned off ratings is because of the minor league statistics. With OOTP 2006, I look for that to change, and possibly give myself more of a challenge.

Anyway, darkhorse starts us up with his Yorktown Riflemen. It’s pretty interesting to go through the draft with him (it takes about 40 posts or so). I must say that we have a very similar drafting strategy when drafting an entire team… go for the youth. Although, I think this is what a lot of people do when they are building a team, or maybe I am completely wrong.

So now the team is drafted and after introducing us to his team, opening day is upon us. However, within a couple of games, dh calls it quits saying, “I got the feeling this one was boring peeps to tears. I'll leave this forum to the true talents. Lotsa good reading.”

And that, as they say, was that.

This one sort of fell beneath my radar as I was doing the 2004 countdown at the time, but I noticed it from time to time and was impressed with the writing. I would have liked to see this one continue as well.

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[Vris]

Great idea and dh was great in telling the story. I wish he would've continued it, but he was adament in stopping it.

[Autism Speaks]

Five days, Y0DA! FIVE DAYS! You're a cruel, cruel man!!!

[Y0DA55]

I just haven't had the urge to read or write. I'm still here though, don't want to get too burned out on this, otherwise you guys will just be reading crap.

Up next: #30.

[Y0DA55]

#30 – “The History of Baseball”

Started by: Carlton

When something is named “The History of Baseball” there is a lot of expectations that come with that. And then, when you click on the thread and see that it only goes 6 pages, you feel a little let down. How can someone fit the whole history of baseball into 6 pages (no more than 120 posts)? Well, someone could, I guess.

Aside from doing just a part of baseball history, it’s not half bad. I tried this myself a while back, it’s not an easy task what with expansions, new players, and I tried to change the logo of the team as the game went on. Eventually, something technical happened (like I forgot to Catobase or something) and/or the something else happened, I don’t really remember. I got to the 40s though.

This one is an interesting read if you enjoy alternate histories. Along with the stats that he provides, there is definitely some good reading involved. Sometimes he spotlights certain players and other times, the news is just as good.

I suggest trying this one out.

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(This would get one more if it were longer and possibly two more if it made it into the back half of the 20th century).

[canadiancreed]

Originally Posted by Y0DA55

#30 – “The History of Baseball”

Started by: Carlton

When something is named “The History of Baseball” there is a lot of expectations that come with that. And then, when you click on the thread and see that it only goes 6 pages, you feel a little let down. How can someone fit the whole history of baseball into 6 pages (no more than 120 posts)? Well, someone could, I guess.

Aside from doing just a part of baseball history, it’s not half bad. I tried this myself a while back, it’s not an easy task what with expansions, new players, and I tried to change the logo of the team as the game went on. Eventually, something technical happened (like I forgot to Catobase or something) and/or the something else happened, I don’t really remember. I got to the 40s though.

This one is an interesting read if you enjoy alternate histories. Along with the stats that he provides, there is definitely some good reading involved. Sometimes he spotlights certain players and other times, the news is just as good.

I suggest trying this one out.

Worth a Look Score:
(This would get one more if it were longer and possibly two more if it made it into the back half of the 20th century).

I think why it wasn't continued was the creator became disallusioned with the boards and left for other pastures

[Y0DA55]

Originally Posted by canadiancreed

I think why it wasn't continued was the creator became disallusioned with the boards and left for other pastures

Yeah... bummer.

[Y0DA55]

#29 – “Play in the Last Pick League”

Started by: Dagrims

This thread is genius. Take what some of us like to do (take a crappy team and build it up) twist the idea around and bwam-o! You’ve got yourself the “Last Pick League.” Board members signed up to be the last pick of every team and Dags would then follow their progress (as small as it might be).

One of my favorite last picks (in any league, not this one) would be Viktor Tay over there in the NPBL. Chappy followed his progress in “Rebuilding a Champion” volume 1, but has totally forgotten about him in recent years (Its 2017 now in the league and Mr. Tay hasn’t played since 2012), although that could be because he is still trying to become a champion after rebuilding. He’s giving it one more shot this year.

Anyway, this one putters out very quickly, but not after many of us had had our fun.

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[blgoblue2]

Cool idea.

[Jestor]

Things are heating up now... getting down close to the Top 25.

By the way, on the Viktor Tay note, I was surprised to see his stats. I remebered him as being much more dominant in the minors homerun-wise after that experiment.

[Y0DA55]

Yeah, he never was really any good, but for story purposes, it was great for "Rebuilding a Champion", much like Pat Gaylon.

Finally, we are getting down there. Almost.... there....

[Y0DA55]

#28 – “The Base Ball Life of Patrick O'Farrell: Hall of Fame Thread”

Started by: Big Six

For those of you who haven’t checked out The Base Ball Life of Patrick O'Farrell, you should do so now.

This thread is for the Hall of Fame of that Universe. It’s a good supplement to the real thread, but doesn’t really stand on its own. Thus I send you to check out the Pat O’Farrell thread as it’s one of the best on the boards.

Worth a Look Score (for the HoF thread):
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[Y0DA55]

#27 – “The Keystone League”

Started by: Big Six

Yes, Big Six does have two consecutive dynasties on the countdown. That’s just how it worked out, although, if the crash hadn’t happened, this one probably would be a little higher. This one recovers very nicely from the crash (unlike many others), so I have to give props for that.

Six usually does historical fiction type stuff, but this time, he went fully fictional, to very good results. As for a summary of what to expect from this one, I think Big Six does a good job summing it up.

Originally Posted by Big Six

The Keystone League is made up of twelve teams, all based in medium-sized Pennsylvania cities. Several of the team names have historical meaning, but others are completely fictional.

The story begins with the league's formation in 1960. I'm turning off the scouts and financials, but otherwise I'm not changing the league setup at all.

My role at first will be that of an outside reporter, as I get acquainted with the league and its personalities. I plan on covering the entire league, rather than focusing on the story of one player; I'm already doing the single personality thing with Pat O'Farrell. I expect, however, for some main characters to emerge from the masses, and they'll undoubtedly receive more attention than others. And, if any of you follow the dynasty and take an interest in one of the players, please feel free to ask me to work him into the plot line more often.

The writing and format isn’t a whole lot different from the Pat O’Farrell dynasty, so if you are a fan of that, this one should be right up your alley. However, this dynasty is focused on a league and not a player. It still makes me want to start a dynasty myself though.

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[seth70liz76]

For my money, Big Six is the best dynasty writer here.

[Autism Speaks]

Only 4 popcorns?

[CTSoxFan]

Big Six is the best dynasty writer here. Craig Knox is close, but their two styles are completely different, so I would say the two of them are tied for best writers on OOTP.

[canadiancreed]

Originally Posted by CTSoxFan

Big Six is the best dynasty writer here. Craig Knox is close, but their two styles are completely different, so I would say the two of them are tied for best writers on OOTP.

now there's a challange