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Originally Posted by Brad K
So, having played this a while, what are your impressions?
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Well I'm absolutely loving the whole exercise. It is fascinating to see who steps up in the absence of the big guys, and the Backman / Dunwoody performances have been spectacular.
I'm particularly enjoying becoming a bit more familiar with guys I'd never heard of before and following their career trajectory under these conditions in the FL. It's not easy, as there are so many of them, but I am learning along the way how to widen my net to pluck out guys with really interesting stories.
I was never as concerned about the statistical accuracy of the simulation as I would have been if it was a true "historical" league. But I'm miffed at having messed up the BABIP for 1901 as it really skewed certain areas of the game in a way that will undoubtedly prove anomalous. Hopefully that isn't too noticeable once we've got a few more seasons under the belt.
The one thing that is really frustrating me is the AI with regard to rosters. Loads of really talented guys unsigned and sitting in the FA pool not being used. I'm trying to keep out of it as much as possible, but will probably have to start deleting some 20/20s just to keep things tight. I hate doing that, it seems contrary to the mantra of the league, but it is necessary and will improve the overall quality and enjoyment factor.
How about you? Anything you'd like to see more / less of in the reportage?