I have purchased this game 4 or 5 times over the years, most recently last year. I always go in with high hopes and dive in with gusto.
Eventually I get overwhelmed with all the details and tasks. I have not let that deter me though as I have pre-ordered the game again. This time I plan to have a more detailed plan of attack. That plan is:
- Use the new manage only mode, probably with a historical team, most likely the Cardinals from the Lou Brock (notice the avatar)/Bob Gibson era, so that I can stay focused on that one aspect of the game and learn the manager tasks as well as I can without being overwhelmed by contracts and other GM tasks.
- Next I will start a GM career. I will assign all the day to day tasks to my managers and this time just focus on the GM aspects
I am hoping that this method will help get me acclimated to the game without overwhelming me too much. When I feel comfortable with both roles only then will I restart and try and do it all.
Wish me luck. Stage one begins on Friday.