OK, I have invested most the day today cleaning the house and doing some much needed yard work.
I have also been multitasking by way of the bottle most of the day, but fealt inclined to make the 2500th topic on the RBI baseball board with a unique fantasy league.
No action will be needed on anyone's part other than a draft.
Let me know if you want in.
High level details:
Create 10 teams for straight pitch with 9 players (including a DH). Play a full season with each team playing each other team 4 times.
How will I manage to do this?
I plan on creating a ROM with each person's drafted team.
Since this will be straight pitch (BP style), all pitchers will be given the exact same attributes (0 curve/sinker ability and slower/matching curve/sinker/fastball speeds).
I will then play every matchup in Watch mode, where I will only play offense.
Since pitchers will not matter, the ninth batter will be a hitter and there will be no pinch hitting allowed. The purpose of making all the pitchers shitty (as you can see from above) is to best simulate a straight pitch bp style play with the computer pitching. Also, walks and Ks will be turned off.
Will try my best to make base running happen as if I were playing against a human opponent (ie.. not take advantage of stupid throwing decisions).
I will keep stats of Hits, Home Runs, 2Bs, 3bs, RBIs, BA, and slugging for each player and team.
After the end of games, the top 8 will go to a double elimination playoff seeded accordingly.
The only thing participants need to do:
1. Need 10 interested dee-neers (to prevent any biases, I will not have my own team unless we absolutely need a 10th).
2. We will have a draft going 1-10, 10-1, etc.. untill all 10 teams have 9 players.
3. Let me know your line-up and give me a team name/colors/abrev.
4. Nothing. Just watch as I post the stats/standings.
Why am I doing this?
Just for shits and giggles and to get some rbi playing back into my life before July.
Who's in??
I'm in.
Quote from: Kipsilanti on 05/06/06, 06:33:43 PM
I'm in.
Awesome!
My original plan was to just eliminate the bottom 30 players and use a RNG to make the 10 teams. But then I thought, shit, why not let dee-nee in on it if they want. I have 3 college buddies that want in if there is not enough interest on here to support 10 teams.
OctoFranco's in as well, but he's busy driving three hours to walk over a bridge on the Delaware/Maryland border, the fag.
But I guarantee he's in.
Two questions:
1) What happens in July?
2) Why is Octo driving to walk over a bridge? Is he going to jump off of it?
Okay, so that was three questions...but don't you know that I am a cheater?
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/06/06, 09:32:33 PM
Two questions:
1) What happens in July?
Hopefully dee-nee fest or I bought tickets for an unknown event in Chi-town.
Quote from: JoeDirt on 05/06/06, 09:32:33 PM
2) Why is Octo driving to walk over a bridge? Is he going to jump off of it?
Because he's a dumbass, apparently it's a tradition to have a few thousand (possibly 10 or so) walk over the Bay Bridge this time of the year. We have bridges in town that don't require three hour drives and wasting two days to do it.
Although it doesn't matter to me either way, why not just have the CPU do the offense as well? It seems like it would be too much work to have to play out each game and record stats.
I'm interested
couple of questions:
is this NES, arcade, or both?
I'm assuming positions won't matter? I could have a team full of 2nd basemen if I wanted?
Quote from: Big Hath on 05/06/06, 10:13:52 PM
I could have a team full of 2nd basemen if I wanted?
Go for it. (http://forums.dee-nee.com/index.php?topic=1036.0)
Quote from: Kipsilanti on 05/06/06, 10:19:05 PM
Quote from: Big Hath on 05/06/06, 10:13:52 PM
I could have a team full of 2nd basemen if I wanted?
Go for it. (http://forums.dee-nee.com/index.php?topic=1036.0)
yeah, that was the inspiration for my post
in am i.
Quote from: Kipsilanti on 05/06/06, 09:41:21 PM
Although it doesn't matter to me either way, why not just have the CPU do the offense as well? It seems like it would be too much work to have to play out each game and record stats.
Because, then I won't be playing.
Because the Watch Game season has already been done.
Because I want to see if I can get in 180 games before dee-nee fest w/o my wife leaving me.
Quote from: Big Hath on 05/06/06, 10:13:52 PM
I'm interested
couple of questions:
is this NES, arcade, or both?
I'm assuming positions won't matter? I could have a team full of 2nd basemen if I wanted?
Just the original. Positions don't matter.
So looks like we have:
Kips
Nomaaa
Big Hath
Octo?
for me to participate, we'll need to have the draft complete by May 13 because I'll be out of town from May 13 - 20
Quote from: Big Hath on 05/07/06, 06:25:59 AM
for me to participate, we'll need to have the draft complete by May 13 because I'll be out of town from May 13 - 20
OK.
Worse case scenario; rank your choices from 1-90 and send them to me. I can always draft on your behalf.
I'd be interested as I have all the players pre-ranked from the last fantasy draft.
Kips
Nomaaa
Big Hath
Octo?
Shooty
5 spots open.
Bumpst...
In an attempt to get this going asap, going to leave the available spots open until the end of the day tomorrow.
We have 5 people so far, with 5 spots reamaing.
I currently have 3 (non dee-neers) willing to participate if necessary. The remaining spots I can just fill using a draft ranking based off of a "ranking" list I put together a while back.
So, let me know by tomorrow night if you want in. Remember, you don't have to do a thing other than draft your team.
I'm in like Flynn...
Quote from: Gantry on 05/09/06, 09:54:30 AM
I'm in like Flynn...
Kips
Nomaaa
Big Hath
Octo?
Shooty
Gantry
Come on folks, all you have to do is draft a team. Time to change the News...
I'd be willing to participate, though if you'd like to give spots to regular Dee-Neers, I'd understand.
I want in. Thanks for the heads up Gantry in that rolling news thing.
Quote from: WeatherMatt on 05/09/06, 10:28:32 AM
I'd be willing to participate, though if you'd like to give spots to regular Dee-Neers, I'd understand.
Nope, you're in.
We have 2 spots left. Still need Octo to confirm.
Kips
Nomaaa
Big Hath
Octo?
Shooty
Gantry
Weathermatt
Rack
I can play
Damn Stock this is a lot dedication to playing with a PC opponent. Not sure how you are going to stand playing all these games, but you are my hero.
Quote from: Racktacular on 05/09/06, 10:44:26 AM
Damn Stock this is a lot dedication to playing with a PC opponent. Not sure how you are going to stand playing all these games, but you are my hero.
Hoping for a lot of 10-run rule games.
Just realized something.
With a nine round snake draft, how will we balance it? The last round has 1-10 drafting in order, theoretically giving the higher teams a slight advantage since we don't draft a round 10-1 right after it. Or are we not going to worry about it?
Quote from: WeatherMatt on 05/09/06, 11:13:33 AM
Just realized something.
With a nine round snake draft, how will we balance it? The last round has 1-10 drafting in order, theoretically giving the higher teams a slight advantage since we don't draft a round 10-1 right after it. Or are we not going to worry about it?
Not going to worry about it. Guessing that once we get to the last 10 picks, there isn't going to be a HUGE difference in tallent anyway.
I'm ready to draft. Are All-Star viable? I would guess no, but just asking.
I'll take Pedriq
I vote yes to all star eligibility
All players are eligible to be drafted.
Should have some pretty good teams since (in theory) the bottom 30 hitters will not be on any teams.
Are we allowed to draft a team of all catchers?
Can I draft a team of all right fielders?
just so they're all in one place:
Quote from: Big Hath on 05/06/06, 10:13:52 PM
I could have a team full of 2nd basemen if I wanted?
Can I draft a team of oxen?
Quote from: fightonusc on 05/09/06, 01:41:48 PM
Can I draft a team of oxen?
Not if you're not in the draft.
Are you in?
So, when will we be ready to draft? Whenever we get ten?
If Octo is in, then we are set. I have a good college friend that would like to draft a team, so that makes 10.
Waiting to hear back from Octo, and we can get started.
Kips
Nomaaa
Big Hath
Octo?
Shooty
Gantry
Weathermatt
Rack
GDavis
I was just going to do a random # generator to decide the draft order (unless someone has a better idea).
Reverse alphabetical order by last name...
Draft has started. Please post your draft picks in that thread, and I will do my best to keep the draft picks by team up to date in the first post.
http://forums.dee-nee.com/index.php?topic=13173.0
Also, need to know the following info (first come basis):
1. Team colors
2. 2 letter team abreviation.
3. Team Name
Edit: BTW Gantry, the draft order had nothing to do with your last post. I just read it now.
1. Team colors: Pink and Blue
2. 2 letter team abreviation.: SW
3. Team Name: Stock
First come first serve rocks!!
Quote from: Kipsilanti on 05/09/06, 03:08:04 PM
1. Team colors: Pink and Blue
2. 2 letter team abreviation.: SW
3. Team Name: Stock
First come first serve rocks!!
Thanks...
Ass
Team "Slim".
SL
Colors: Green/Yellow (bat/uniform).
Team Jew
JW
Colors Powder Blue/White
Team: The One-Nut Kruks
Abbrev: ON
Colors: Bat, yellow. Uniform, black.
They're back!
(http://dee-nee.com/rbi/pics/pb.png)
Team: Wrist Slitters
WS
Colors: Blue/Dark Gray
1. Team colors - Black with grey sleeves
2. 2 letter team abreviation. - SF
3. Team Name - SkullFuckers
are we sure octo is in? did you get confirmation?
Quote from: Big Hath on 05/09/06, 05:19:05 PM
are we sure octo is in? did you get confirmation?
Yes, he responded to a PM about an hour ago.
He was logged on not too long ago, but then logged back off again.
Team name: The Racktacular Nation
Abbrev: RN
Colors; Red and white.
Quote from: Stock on 05/06/06, 06:18:49 PM
I will then play every matchup in Watch mode, where I will only play offense.
Are you sure it's possible to play as player 2 in watch mode? I'm not sure if I've ever done that.
He just has to use different controls, that's all.
I have more faith in Stock not fixing games than I do that dirty commish of the Arcade watch season.
Quote from: Shooty Babitt on 05/09/06, 03:45:19 PM
1. Team colors - Black with grey sleeves
2. 2 letter team abreviation. - SF
3. Team Name - SkullFuckers
I think Gantry beat you to Black/Grey (Na colors).
Bumpst...
Nomaaa, still need your team name/colors/etc...
Shooty, read last reply.
riiight. i'll get on that.
hey Stock, are you able to turn BOPs off?
Quote from: Big Hath on 05/11/06, 10:41:13 PM
hey Stock, are you able to turn BOPs off?
does anyone know if BOPs can/will be turned off? if not, I call the team slot for Na
The big question is whether Stock is keeping real stats or RBI stats. i.e. will reaching on an error be counted as a hit. If you get thrown out going for a triple, is it a double or an out, etc?
I assume that Stock is goign to give every team the same BOP% - this can be adjusted in nightwulf's editor...
Quote from: Gantry on 05/12/06, 01:52:06 PM
I assume that Stock is goign to give every team the same BOP% - this can be adjusted in nightwulf's editor...
ok, thanks
Quote from: Big Hath on 05/11/06, 10:41:13 PM
hey Stock, are you able to turn BOPs off?
Yes, will turn bops to 0 for every team.
Quote from: Shooty Babitt on 05/12/06, 01:49:11 PM
The big question is whether Stock is keeping real stats or RBI stats. i.e. will reaching on an error be counted as a hit. If you get thrown out going for a triple, is it a double or an out, etc?
Some things to keep in mind:
I will be keeping REAL stats. So, FCs will count as 0-for's.
I will also not be taking full advantage of the fielder's stupidity (ie.. I will not be advancing on plays where the ball is thrown to the wrong base). In other words (since I will play in watch mode), in most cases I will just let the computer run the bases, or do so as I would against a good human player.
question:
can watch mode be played with two players?
Quote from: nomaaa on 05/12/06, 08:47:18 PM
question:
can watch mode be played with two players?
Pretty sure.
And if you hold the select key down, the computer will not move.
Have not tried this yet on the computer. If worse comes to worse, I will just pit 2 roms against eachother. Same effect, so won't matter.