After weeks of searching, both for OOTP 14 AND 13, I have not found many leagues that have suited my preferences. As such, I am looking into the idea of starting a brand new fictional league for OOTP14, and I am writing this post in hopes of finding an individual or group of individuals who would like to help shape this league from the ground up, either from a Co-Commish, "Board Member", or even as a regular GM who would like a say in league matters from the ground up.
Hopefully, at this point, I have garnered your interest, but if not, I urge you to read on.
About Me:
I have been playing OOTP since version 8, and have been involved in online leagues on and off since then. I was lucky in that the first league I ever joined in OOTP 8 was the best league I have ever played in hands down. Since then, I have had trouble finding a league that not only is able to stay for the long haul, but that also meets the same immersiveness. A few leagues I have been a part of have had the potential, but for one reason or another have died out. I have a lot of experience as a GM, but more importantly, in shaping leagues from the foundation up. I have been a Commish previously and know what it takes to create an amazing league that is fun for everyone to participate in. I know some amazing leagues currently exist, but if you are like me, you want to be a part of creating the league's history, and not necessarily jumping in 20 years down the road.
About the New League:
Many things will be up for negotiation and discussion among founding members, but some things will not. Among things I will not bend on are the following:
OOTP Version: OOTP14
Game Needed: Yes
Players: Fictional
League Time Per Sim: 7 Days
Scouting: OFF
Coaches: OFF
Ratings: 1-10 (Current and Potential)
Season Length: 120-140 or so. The point is to not use 162 so that league records are unique to OUR league.
Some other elements I am very particular about because I understand that creating an amazing league is not only about the present but about anticipating the future. I have kickstarted many new initiatives in my leagues that are original and increase fun and activity. I love focusing on history and records and the league develops. Will that all-time HR record ever be broken? Which players will be inducted into the Hall of Fame?
Why Fictional Players?
I have played in both fictional and real MLB leagues over the years and it is my opinion that fictional leagues are hands down the best. They allow for parity among teams on a financial and competitive level and seem to have a greater potential to last longer. In a great fictional league the players almost develop into real people, and there are no expectations of how a player SHOULD perform based on real life.
Still Interested?
Reply to this thread or send an email to
spider_monkey_224@hotmail.com.
I am looking for people who are interested in the following positions or can help out with the following:
- Co-commish (possibly able to run sims)
- Board Members (a smaller group of GM's who focus on league growth and rule development/changes before they are presented to the rest of the league)
- Regular GM's
- Someone who can webhost (I can find my own if necessary)
I look forward to hearing from many interested people who are looking to create one of the best and longest-lasting fictional leagues around.