Originally Posted by MLHFFYP (Post 3709918)

Glad to see interest in the strategy profiles. They really add a different dimension to the game, at least in my opinion.

They really did take an enormous amount of time to make but I believe the results were worth it. I used Sporting Life, The Sporting News, Reach guides, Spalding guides, Street and Smith Annuals, The Sporting News Annuals, the team history books published by Putnam, SABR publications, and many, many books. I only mention this because if you want to make a realistic profile it is important to be as accurate you have, whether you are doing a profile for a manager's career or a particular set of years.

I did this project with the encouragement and support of pstrickert, I put them out there for everyone to use and the reaction I hope all players give them a try.

I have asked in the past if anyone wants a particular manager/general manager done but did not get any replies. If someone wants one done let me know and I will try and get to it as soon as I can.

A couple of points.

* I believe they are best used with no coaching but this is a personal preference so some of the below points might not apply.

* The game will not keep your managers assigned to the team if you do not check the use coaching box before leaving the game. Check it when you leave and uncheck it when you start to play again.

* Also, if you don't want them fired keep the use coaching box unchecked. To make sure you have a manager of the year make sure you check that box on the day it is announced and then forward to the next day.

* I always make the teams goal to be win now. This is done in the preseason.

* Use the manager and general manager profiles together. You want the drafting/trading strategy for the GM to be in line with how the manager manages.

* Read the docs! They give a background for each manager in a way that is, hopefully, entertaining and informative.

* Don't ignore the fictional managers. I use them a lot and they add something special to the leagues I have.

* You can use the profiles for any league but they are really fun with random debut leagues.

* To see how the managers have done over the years you have to click the use coaching box. Once you look at the history uncheck the box and continue playing.

Any input is appreciated so let me know if there are any questions with which I can help.

Bob

Again, much thanks to pstrickert for his encouragement.