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battists · 07-05-2018, 01:23 PM

Just adding something to one of the recommendations above:

I would actually suggest creating a new game with just 16 teams, rather than starting with the MLB QuickStart.

MLB is extremely complex, with so many leagues and so on. You also have the burden of expectations with MLB, because you expect certain players to perform a certain way because you know them in real life. That can also lead you to NOT learn how to evaluate players in OOTP, because you think you already know who the good players are.

So start with a really simple fictional league and get a feel for the game and what you enjoy. Do you like managing individual games? Do you prefer to look at the big picture? Make some trades. Sign some free agents. Make some waiver claims. Learn how scouting and player development work. Sim through a few seasons to get a feel of the flow of a season. Get familiar with the mechanics.

You can also consider turning off finances and/or scouting at first to simplify things even further to begin with.

Once you have done that, try starting a more complex game with minor leagues. Or even add a minor league to your existing one and play with that. That will add another dimension.

There are a TON of moving parts in this game, it’s a little easier to get rolling if you start small and simple.

I wouldn’t join an online league until you have a better understanding of the game, though.

Good luck; enjoy!

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07-05-2018, 01:23 PM	#9
battists Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,506	new to the game Just adding something to one of the recommendations above: I would actually suggest creating a new game with just 16 teams, rather than starting with the MLB QuickStart. MLB is extremely complex, with so many leagues and so on. You also have the burden of expectations with MLB, because you expect certain players to perform a certain way because you know them in real life. That can also lead you to NOT learn how to evaluate players in OOTP, because you think you already know who the good players are. So start with a really simple fictional league and get a feel for the game and what you enjoy. Do you like managing individual games? Do you prefer to look at the big picture? Make some trades. Sign some free agents. Make some waiver claims. Learn how scouting and player development work. Sim through a few seasons to get a feel of the flow of a season. Get familiar with the mechanics. You can also consider turning off finances and/or scouting at first to simplify things even further to begin with. Once you have done that, try starting a more complex game with minor leagues. Or even add a minor league to your existing one and play with that. That will add another dimension. There are a TON of moving parts in this game, it’s a little easier to get rolling if you start small and simple. I wouldn’t join an online league until you have a better understanding of the game, though. Good luck; enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Come check out my dynasty report, Funky Times!