Sorry for taking so long to post this, but a new site was emailed to me a few weeks ago. Off to a good start, like the extra player profile stuff...
http://home.mchsi.com/~jameshalaris/ (http://home.mchsi.com/~jameshalaris/)
Be sure and let Jim know what you think. Only in the beginning stages but any emails he gets will probably inspire him to keep going!
Thanks Gantry for putting my page on your forums and links pages. New updates to tourney page from December 2003! Check it out!
;D
Jim
I love that they penalize a guy for missing a tournament. Strong move, I salute you H-Bomb!
Well done Jim, like the wide variety of beers in your pictures. Like this in Pete's profile:
"Unfounded, but known for being molested at Burger King for not providing the correct amount of change for my whopper."
Straight pitch must be a midwest thing. ;)
FYI, I restart work in 3 days, so I can start playing over the LAN with one of my collegues again.
Mike
It is a midwest thing. We have played that way since i was 9 years old. Its fun both ways but for tourney's sake, we play straight!
A solid way to get decent looking video clips of game action is to use a VCR. Run the NES through the VCR first and then out to the TV. You can then record the game directly with no video camera. Works very well, just don't use EP mode like I did. That looks like crap...
Quote from: MarquisEXB on 01/03/04, 10:22:47 AM
Straight pitch must be a midwest thing. ;)
Not necessarily. I've lived in Decatur, IL for most of my life (center of IL, about 2.5 hours away from Chicago) and this straight-pitch-only stuff is new to me.
Nightwulf
H-bomb does not know what he is talking about "Straight pitch is a midwest thing" He made the RBI tournyment a straight pitch because he probably could not handle the curve. Personally I prefer the straight pitch tourny over the Curve. as someone once said -
"If you want a realistic game, play something made in the last year. If you want the most skillful game, play chess. Everyone who still plays RBI does it to have fun, because it's the most enjoyable two player game ever made." - Gantry
Finally checked out the site and I'm glad to see RBI we're not the only RBI freaks. I love the infield fly rule, since my little brother used to pull that bush league bullshit all the time when we were kids.
That's a pretty awesome site. Chicago is loaded with RBI players. Savage.
Infield fly?
I just can't agree with that.
I thought it was an infield fly rule at first but upon reading it I agreed with it. Then again, I may be extremely confused on the issue because they don't do a great job of explaining it.
My understanding was that if a player purposely drops a infield fly ball to double up the runners, that cheating bastard is penalized. That's my understanding but I could be totally wrong.
I just think that's part of the game--if you get doubled up, so be it.
Let them Play!
I like the attempt to modernize the game - pretty original, but I still like trying to double guys up on infield flies.
The true punishment is a swift kick to the balls followed by a lugee in the face. Sort of reverse creamy pirate.
Kick or knee--whatever works.
We play an honor system infield fly I guess. If you can purposely drop it, you could double up everytime there more than one runner on. That's ass...
What does everyone think about a limit to how many foul balls you can hit per inning or batter?? That question came about even though the foul balls were not hit on purpouse just hit foul due to the batting style. I personally disagree with limiting how many foul balls you can hit but some people are pulling for that!
Consistently hitting a foul ball, IMO, takes some skill - you have two strikes, and you have to make contact...
I guess it would be easier in straight pitch, but it's a helluva feat for curve.
Who cares about the number of fouls balls? If you knock a pitcher out of the game by wearing him down, I think that is a legitimate strategy.
I do have one question - why did the Captain bring in Tony Armas to pinch hit in the sixth inning for his pitcher after opening up a seven run lead? It just doesn't make sense.
The Legend
Was not trying to wear out Nicks Pitcher....
As to the Tony Armas situation I think Dave Henderson and Burks are much better hitters than him. l
I can see fouling off pitches as a legit strategy in curve, but in straight pitch it is downright annoying. That's why we have drinking rules - every foul ball after the 3rd in a row is a drink...
In my living room, every foul ball after the third is either a drink, a punch in the arm or a slap in the face. If those three don't deter, it's a full beer or a kick in the nuts.
We play slurve (it has to end up a strike) and I can wear out a pitcher in the first inning if I really want to. No joke. It just isn't fair in our style of pitching.
we play "If you don't want me to continue to foul off pitches and make your pitcher tired, then make me miss."
But that's with curve style. And we typically only attempt this with the pitcher...base hits are too precious, as you're pretty much trading an out for a ton of foul balls to tire the P.
mclane, is slurve a term for curve balls that have to be a strike?
That's it...The captina will be slapped or kicked after every three foul balls. Infield fly rule was created because teh Legend got screwed...
why dont the captain and the legend sign in?
and why in the fuck am i still on low whitaker? didn't a break 400??! yes, i know i said low...and i meant it.
I Signed in.... as for the Legend he will do so later
homer sapien
Hardcore - Do you prefer left handed hitters or Righty's in RBI!
righties
that's contrary to most straightball pitchers on this site.
but i think that's in accordance with the beliefs of most curve players.
are you sure you're straight?
LEFTIES!!!! Aaaarrrgghhhhh!!!!
Righties - Boston's whole team - RICE AND BAYLOR!!
As Detroit's bio says, "The lefty hits are coming."
Preach on Dove. Preach on.
All left, all day, all night...
Righty's all the way..
Thats why Boston is my favorite team.. Cannot hit worth a shit with left hand hitters.. I bet ya My right handed pitchers hit better than my left handed hitters. na.. that's BS
We play straight pitch so it's not too big of a difference but for me it all depends on the pitcher. I'd rather hit with righties vs. LH pitching and vice versa. I'm sure it makes absolutely no difference but for some reason I just think I have a better feel for it that way.
In straight pitch I still think there's a big difference between righty & lefty. Especially with runners on...
You definitely want righties up against a LH pitcher. Lefties have a tough time hitting the LH'ers, especially the low-power ones...
Views
Jesse Orosco.. Is he the best left handed pitcher in the game?? Shutting down lefties and righties.... I feel he is
Though he doesn't shut down righties in straight pitch, I give big Willie Hernandez the honor. He gets the job done against lefties...
Willie is teh best one ever too. I agree
Jesse Orosco is overrated
The Captain still sucks and JT's run to the semi's was nothing short of a miracle.
Looks like most of the Halaris crew is here and talking some smack. Good to have you boys...
The captain does suck - he only won cuz he cheats with foul balls and wearing down teh pitcher...Too bad JT won't ever come that close to winning ever again, espceially in Februray!
Yeah Yeah Yeah!!!! Would u like to some smack H-Bomb..... I promise this no title for you on you b-day... as for slick nick.. didn't you loose the shit bowl against charlie?? so you are not even allowed to talk smack..lol...
Jesse Orosco is the best reliver in the game bar none!!... and Mark Tudor is the best hitting pitchier in the league even though all the pitchers abilities are the same in hitting....
Quote from: The Captain on 01/06/04, 09:48:05 PM
Jesse Orosco is the best reliver in the game bar none!!... and Mark Tudor is the best hitting pitchier in the league even though all the pitchers abilities are the same in hitting....
You lose for calling him "Mark."
Nightwulf
ooops... lol
I just failed the RBI Take home test... I foget Tudor's First name
FUCK YOU Mr. "the legend"... one m f'ing post and you blow it already. Guess you didn't read www.cardialruleofdeenee.com before shooting off at your mouth, did you? Never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never never insult Uncle Jesse Orosco. Or the Duke boys. You are henseforth banned for life from playing RBI. Shut yourself down bucko and pray that rbi gods don't end you right now. Side note - i am too drunk to use copy/paste so now have carpal tunnel. guess I am shut brown from rbi too. oh the humanity.
PS Captain - dove is the resident drunken belligerent on these forums. He maintains law and order, but means no harm...
truely said dear gantry. i didn't add the appropriate "i'm not really a psycho-smileys" to show that i'm not actually angry - my apologies for that. indeed i welcome this new group of rbi "toughs". nice to have a whole bunch joining at once and brining excellent pariticipation. this is however no reason to go round about spouting blasphemies. also, read the glossary. it will help you in your quest.
Mark Tudor? AAAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHHHHH!
Yeah, it's not like John is the MOST COMMON ENGLISH FIRST NAME IN HISTORY or anything...
Isn't Mark Tutor the furnace guy in the porn movies?
The Captain sucks and he cries too much--needs to have more fun playing RBI.... H-Bomb, why are you talking smack when I kicked your ass in the tourney?? I don't get it...
Yet another member of the H-Bomb crew signs up, solid...
JT - you got lucky - you throw garbage pitches like a baby and threw off my timing on teh meat pitch. Next time, i will beat you ten zero and end your tournament early!
Suckaaaaa
JT - Oh I have tons of fun playing the best baseball video game ever made and now I will make sure to enjoy the beating I will give you feb 21 no matter what team I will draft... Thats if you even show....
By the way I have to agree you did throw a lot of shit pitches to H-Bomb throwing off his rythem..
JT's pitches are bush league.
Yeah JT Suxs
Why did The Captain fart on that homeless guy at McDonalds?
According to Pete that never happened...
According to the 6 other witnesses that were there it did.
I believe he thought it was the guy that grabbed his balls at burger king
Quote from: The Legend on 01/12/04, 06:08:46 PM
Why did The Captain fart on that homeless guy at McDonalds?
Because that's what he gets?
I think that you can probably fart on all the homeless guys you want especially if you put a few coins up in their cup.
When you were running around the lobby saying the aliens put a chip in your brain I laughed so hard I almost shit my pants.
Almost?
Side note: don't make fun of homeless people and don't fart on them. That shit ain't right.
I need some Vitamin C!!!
i think the captain needs some manners. maybe he should take an etiquette class.
:P
On a side note - I never Farted on a homeless guy... That is soooooo not true.
In response to Nick D. ---> Why did he waste a whole Sub from Jimmy Johns in chicago???.. Never even opened it.... what a shame, such a waste of food. on the other hand you always waste food - Like whole bowl of chili at Jody's, or all of Jim H's Breakfeast that was made in in chi-town....
H-Bomb - Are you are telling me I need to take etiquette class. Then if I have to then maybe you be taking them along side me or more intense ones...
Legend - Stop Sulking http://home.mchsi.com/~jameshalaris/
JT - Sucks
Quote from: fknmclane on 01/13/04, 01:15:55 AM
When you were running around the lobby saying the aliens put a chip in your brain I laughed so hard I almost shit my pants.
Almost?
Side note: don't make fun of homeless people and don't fart on them. That shit ain't right.
Its cool....homeless people don't have souls, so fart away.
I was completely at peace with the world after losing the championship to the Captain. However, the Captain's insults and foolish remarks have awoken a sleeping RBI beast.
One day you will be destroyed in RBI in front of a multitude of witnesses. That day may be Feb 21, it may not. You can bring your Vitamin C, deep dish pizza, and your Homersapien shirt, but nothing can help you now. There is no where to run. Brother, you are going down.
"So let it be written, so let it be done"
My money is on the captain for feb 21st...any takers?
I think the legend will win also. Even though its my birthday weekend and I woudl like to win the tourney, i think the legend will pull it off.
All I know is I am in trouble!!!
It will be very difficult to squeeze a victory out in the legends layer after what has been said to boil his blood!
It should be an interesting match up if we should meet in the tourny!
As for h-bomb he will be on beer Number 12 by the time tourny starts that will his disadvantage.. but on the other hand the rest of will probably be too.. except for DUMGEN
My goal is to drink, over a 24 hour period, the number of beers of which is my age. 26 cold ones in 24 hours - who thinks it can be done. my record in chi-town is 21 in 24. can it be done?
I think my problem at teh last tourney was that i had not had enough to drink. beside, i am going to have a cheerleader with me at the game...and its Pete's favorite - MaryKay!
Is she really going to be there??
you bet her sweet little Ass she will be - and you will be intimidated by her!
I won't be intimidated by her... You are the only one in the group who drools over her
By the way is JT and DUMGEN actually going to make it to the next tourny??
you will have to ask them yourself - 10 bucks says JT punks out
Yeah I agree!
JT wil Punk Out!.. because if he looses in the tourny feb21st he will have no place to go to calm down from bieng all pissed off!
That's cool if Tour Guide shows up. I suppose if a girl wants to watch a 5 hour RBI tournament without any chance of getting any action, that's her decision to make. After the game, she can show around the city. I haven't found a McDonald's in my new neighborhood yet. I am sure Pete is anxious to fart on someone new this time.
Pete you are one of the stupidest persons I have ever met in my life. Me and Smiley should make you drive to Chicago to see if you could actually find your way out there by Sunday.
As for the tourney, my money is on the Legend because:
1) He has been close before and is due
2) Pete will choke
Just don't forget to bring the trophy Pete. My money is on you forgetting it.
I have Three things to say to you!
1st - DOWN RIVER!
2nd - (2 Minutes) Thats how long it is going to take to beat you on feb 21st!
And Last! You have to learn how to relax and take things in stride and not go into attack mode so quickly. Didn't Halaris have this talk with you?? I think you calling me the stupidest person you have ever met is Harsh! I may have a few spelling errors on here but that does not make me dumb!
And by the way H-Bomb has yet to maile me the trophy!
Quote from: sucka free on 01/05/04, 10:42:27 AM
That's a pretty awesome site. Chicago is loaded with RBI players. Savage.
*Straight pitch players...
SmokedUBad
www.dee-nee.com/rbi/mbeales - The Official R.B.I. Baseball COTUT
chicago is RBI central....no doubt about it
I think your site is pretty cool. I wish you guys luck in your tournamnet. Looks like you have a sweet setup - sorry - straight pitches ONLY!