If we do another Fantasy RBI season...

[fightonusc]

- We're picking one date to do the draft, and blowing through it in a short period of time. Either we use the chat room/IM, or we do it like the Straight Pitch League draft. Either way, I'm not getting involved in a draft that lasts for days on end.

- Editing the videos and uploading them to the server was a really big pain in the ass, especially to do every game. I've been using VirtuaNES to simulate the games. The benefit here is that it records the games as a file that is usually around 120 KB. Instead of converting it into an AVI and then editing it and uploading it to the site, I could just upload the completed game files to the site, and anyone who wants can watch the game on their VirtuaNES emulator.

- Do we want to do the same thing as last year - i.e. chose players from the 10 teams from the NES game? Or, do we want to expand to include players from the Arcade game as well? Depending on how many people are interested in playing, we might need to expand the number of players to chose from.

- Any other thoughts on what we could do to keep it interesting? I suspect the season was too long last year, and interest waned a bit as it progressed through the playoffs.

- If the GMs from last year's league could let me know first if they are interested in participating again in a new season before new GMs throw their name into the ring, that helps give me a sense of interest, etc. I know that ShitPaw (obviously) won't be participating, and I may or may not depending on the need to open up slots.

Sincerely,
fightonusc
Fantasy RBI Baseball Commissioner

[ultimate7]

I am certainly interested, however it is decided to be will most likely be fine with me, I like changing it somehow just so it's a little different, if that means including Arcade players fine, may have a limit of 2 per team or something.

[BeefMaster]

I like the idea of including arcade players, but bear in mind that it's going to make the commish's job harder - better players = longer games.

I also like the idea of a shorter season, and the VirtuaNES "videos".

[RedBarron]

i'll pay to get in

[fknmclane]

Reserve my spot.  I'm definitely in again.

[RedBarron]

If arcade players are used there could be 2 leagues / divisions.


Inter league games would be impossible, but it would give it a more MLB feel.

[BeeJay]

Didn't we have this arcade discussion once before?  Maybe it was some other fantasy/online rbi format, I really can't remember.

[RedBarron]

there could also be a set up of AL v NL

[fightonusc]

I was pretty hesitant to do it unless we absolutely have to (including Arcade players), but if there's no other way, that what will have to happen.

As for AL vs. NL - it's a bad idea. The NL players are not nearly as good as the AL. The AL "league" would have Bo, Ca and Dt to draw from, basically all the power teams.

[Stock]

As for AL vs. NL - it's a bad idea. The NL players are not nearly as good as the AL. The AL "league" would have Bo, Ca and Dt to draw from, basically all the power teams.

And MN.  They have 4 or 5 of the top 20 power hitters on the game.

[RedBarron]

I was pretty hesitant to do it unless we absolutely have to (including Arcade players), but if there's no other way, that what will have to happen.

As for AL vs. NL - it's a bad idea. The NL players are not nearly as good as the AL. The AL "league" would have Bo, Ca and Dt to draw from, basically all the power teams.

Good point.

I guess the arcade players would not even things out at all.

[Nails]

What about two leagues, and each league uses the original RBI players?  FightOn can run one, someone else can run the other, and the World Series is a matchup of the winners of each league. 

(I don't think is my idea - I'm pretty sure somebody else suggested this last time this was discussed.)

[fknmclane]

Well, whoever's idea it is...it's a real good one.  Someone is gonna have to volunteer to help usc if the league gets that big, though.  It sure as fuck ain't gonna be me. 

[RedBarron]

fix you aviator, mcclane.

[fknmclane]

fix you aviator, mcclane.

All I see is a beautiful Rushmore pin.

[GDavis]

I'll play if mclane pays for my entry fee.

[fknmclane]

I'll play if mclane pays for my entry fee.

GDavis, check your PM bin and get back to me.

[RedBarron]

how much is said entry fee?

[TβG]

one cool aspect would be to be able to freeze maybe two or three players on your team and a pitcher.  this would speed up the draft and also give a real feeling of ownership to the teams.  and i mean, hey, if i can't keep bell and gooden, what do i have to live for?

[defen]

I'd be down for it again even though my team totally crapped the bed this time.