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Originally Posted by cfagyal
I'm considering creating an online league. I just got OOTP over the weekend and the options are amazing. Some questions I have for others:
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1) Do people prefer the rosters to be as they are now, or to do an inaugural draft? Personally I love drafting, and see how others draft...The strategy, etc...do you go for winning now, do you draft potential, etc.
ANS: Both. For MLB cities in a modern environment I like starting with the existing rosters as they will have that identity for at least a while and it's always interesting to see if you can manage your version of the MLB franchise better than the MLB version. For leagues with your own cities and uni's I like an inaugural draft.
2) If you draft, how is a 200 round draft handled? Seems it would take absolutely forever. I just did one for the above setup, and after about 35 rounds I just let the computer finish everything. I figured after I drafted the majors and several guys I viewed as top prospects, i'd just let the computer take over.
ANS: You have the right idea regarding limiting the picks at some point. I probably would like to draft at least the first 40 players and after that you can use an in-game list which allows the hardcore GM to make all his picks or use the utility for that function.
3) Is there a preference for current MLB cities/names, or generated cities/names? I see both sides...though the generated cities/names could be fun because the "bias" regarding markets etc would be eliminated somewhat I think.
ANS: I lean a little towards having my own city and affiliates but am in multiple leagues so I do enjoy both.
4) Would there be interest in such a league?
ANS: I'm maxed out on leagues right now. You might consider a small league of 12 or 16 as that would allow you to focus on the learning component without a lot of GM recruiting/demands, etc.
Good luck!