Scruff's Semi-Realistic Universe

Scruff · 04-24-2008, 05:05 PM

I'm getting ready to start a semi-realistic universe from the beginning.

The 'oldest' fighter in the DB is Yankee Sullivan, who started fighting in 1832.

I'm going to go back a little further, and using the random fight generator (but basing the ratings and styles on actual fighters from that timeframe), I'll start around or a little before 1800 with fighters mostly from England. Then I'll work in the fighters in the DB as they came in in real life.

I haven't decided if I'll rename the generated fighters to their 'actual' names or use the fake names and maybe see if people want to guess who the fighters are based on.

Then I'll add fighters as their careers actually started. I haven't decided if I'll use auto-aging or do it manually. Leaning towards auto-aging (and open to recommendations!)

What are some good numbers for min/max for career stage lengths, that will handle all weight classes reasonably well?

The plan is to go on until modern times, although I realize that's ambitious. Hopefully by starting slow and early, I'll be able to keep moving forward.

I'm going to schedule fights on the actual dates they occurred as well, at least until the beginning of Sullivan's career, with some changes if a different fighter wins than did in real life, etc..

I've been using the Cyber Boxing Zone to get most of my information, since BoxRec doesn't have much on these guys. Are there other sources I should we aware of? Is there an encyclopedia or something I can buy that lists all fights by date, as opposed to by boxer (so I could see all of the recorded fights from 1802, or 1902, etc.)?

Right now I've got most of the fight careers of these guys (up through about 1850) entered into a spreadsheet. Hopefully I can get the rest entered by the end of the weekend and start some fights next week.

This should be fun, hopefully I can stick with it.

Scruff · 04-24-2008, 05:07 PM

I'm going to only use the normal weight classes, none of the Super Middleweight or Junior Welterweight type stuff. I haven't decided if I'm going to go with Cruiserweight or Strawweight yet, but don't have to make that call for awhile.

Tosti · 04-24-2008, 05:44 PM

Welcome aboard!

If you need any pics etc don't hesitate to ask.

Scruff · 04-24-2008, 06:12 PM

Thanks Tosti!

Just curious has anyone created 'cards' for fighters from early 1800s (or possibly even all the way back to James Figg?

mh2365 · 04-24-2008, 07:01 PM

There would be some in here

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04-24-2008, 05:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Scruff Minors (Single A) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 51	Scruff's Semi-Realistic Universe I'm getting ready to start a semi-realistic universe from the beginning. The 'oldest' fighter in the DB is Yankee Sullivan, who started fighting in 1832. I'm going to go back a little further, and using the random fight generator (but basing the ratings and styles on actual fighters from that timeframe), I'll start around or a little before 1800 with fighters mostly from England. Then I'll work in the fighters in the DB as they came in in real life. I haven't decided if I'll rename the generated fighters to their 'actual' names or use the fake names and maybe see if people want to guess who the fighters are based on. Then I'll add fighters as their careers actually started. I haven't decided if I'll use auto-aging or do it manually. Leaning towards auto-aging (and open to recommendations!) What are some good numbers for min/max for career stage lengths, that will handle all weight classes reasonably well? The plan is to go on until modern times, although I realize that's ambitious. Hopefully by starting slow and early, I'll be able to keep moving forward. I'm going to schedule fights on the actual dates they occurred as well, at least until the beginning of Sullivan's career, with some changes if a different fighter wins than did in real life, etc.. I've been using the Cyber Boxing Zone to get most of my information, since BoxRec doesn't have much on these guys. Are there other sources I should we aware of? Is there an encyclopedia or something I can buy that lists all fights by date, as opposed to by boxer (so I could see all of the recorded fights from 1802, or 1902, etc.)? Right now I've got most of the fight careers of these guys (up through about 1850) entered into a spreadsheet. Hopefully I can get the rest entered by the end of the weekend and start some fights next week. This should be fun, hopefully I can stick with it.

04-24-2008, 05:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Scruff Minors (Single A) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 51	Weight Classes I'm going to only use the normal weight classes, none of the Super Middleweight or Junior Welterweight type stuff. I haven't decided if I'm going to go with Cruiserweight or Strawweight yet, but don't have to make that call for awhile.

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04-24-2008, 05:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tosti Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London Posts: 5,605	Welcome aboard! If you need any pics etc don't hesitate to ask.

04-24-2008, 06:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scruff Minors (Single A) Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 51	Thanks Tosti! Just curious has anyone created 'cards' for fighters from early 1800s (or possibly even all the way back to James Figg?

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mh2365 Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: louisville Posts: 14,963 Warnings: 2	There would be some in here Royal Explorers Club of Glasgow