GM's maximum age

nicolaskage · 10-07-2014, 07:14 AM

When can i die?
I feel so tired because it's so hard to win playoffs.

stl jason · 10-07-2014, 08:18 AM

you can't die... you're immortal. (you can retire, though)

Bluenoser · 10-07-2014, 06:32 PM

It's the sequel to Highlander - it's called OOTPLander - eternity is yours.

RchW · 10-07-2014, 08:05 PM

At 136 I'm still going strong. Apparently some players don't like my appearance though. Some have reported dreams where this cackling voice says, "If you don't get the runner over you might end up in the swamp". I've invited players to my Motel in the offseason but no one ever shows up.

Honorable_Pawn · 10-07-2014, 09:31 PM

Players and coaches never die.

It's totally dumb and unrealistic. A game that prides itself on realism cant' get this most-basic thing right. Too many whiners around here I guess. When I play Crusader Kings, trust me, I don't break down and start crying when my king dies. I don't get depressed and want to commit suicide over guilt when I play a shooter and kill digital representations of life forms.

We've been told that realism doesn't matter because somebody's ***** hurts.

RchW · 10-07-2014, 10:01 PM

Huh?

Wasn't expecting that. I've never opposed anything that allows for manager deaths. I hope you agree that If I want it my way It should be ok.

Honorable_Pawn · 10-07-2014, 10:25 PM

Not you. I'm talking to the whiners who would rather sacrifice realism so that they can pretend to live in Marshmallow Land. I detest that players live 180 years. So many basic things wrong with this great game.

At least we have 3-D.

edm · 10-08-2014, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Honorable_Pawn

Players and coaches never die.

It's totally dumb and unrealistic. A game that prides itself on realism cant' get this most-basic thing right. Too many whiners around here I guess. When I play Crusader Kings, trust me, I don't break down and start crying when my king dies. I don't get depressed and want to commit suicide over guilt when I play a shooter and kill digital representations of life forms.

We've been told that realism doesn't matter because somebody's ***** hurts.

I doubt it's because people will get hurt. More likely it's because the death of a coach/player really has zero affect on the game. It may even be a coding issue (has Markus ever given a reason?). Again, I could care less either way if my coach/player dies, but I don't think whiners wanting them to live has anything to do with it.

Orcin · 10-08-2014, 10:04 AM

I don't think the game should have arbitrary death of the player/GM. I think the player should choose the timing of his own resignation/retirement/death.

The realism is on you... the player. If you think it is realistic to keep working at age 136, go for it. Personally, I would have created a new GM in the game and succeeded myself long before that.

Edit: Not picking on you, Rich. Just using you as an example of an unrealistic age.

jaysdailydose · 10-08-2014, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Honorable_Pawn

Players and coaches never die.

It's totally dumb and unrealistic. A game that prides itself on realism cant' get this most-basic thing right. Too many whiners around here I guess. When I play Crusader Kings, trust me, I don't break down and start crying when my king dies. I don't get depressed and want to commit suicide over guilt when I play a shooter and kill digital representations of life forms.

We've been told that realism doesn't matter because somebody's ***** hurts.

Every time you mention Crusader Kings it makes me want to fire it up and get into some treachery!

PSUColonel · 10-08-2014, 10:43 AM

it's the fun of the game!! The idea that can make decisions without any regard for the future!

EDIT: but it's also why the game needs to be very challenging!

Trebro · 10-08-2014, 03:55 PM

Side note: Do you just change your GM profile by altering the details or is there actually a button for that?

Honorable_Pawn · 10-08-2014, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by edm

I doubt it's because people will get hurt. More likely it's because the death of a coach/player really has zero affect on the game. It may even be a coding issue (has Markus ever given a reason?). Again, I could care less either way if my coach/player dies, but I don't think whiners wanting them to live has anything to do with it.

Maybe so but aren't Hall of Fame pictures frozen at retirement? Wouldn't the same type of coding handle player deaths the same way?

Honorable_Pawn · 10-08-2014, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Orcin

I don't think the game should have arbitrary death of the player/GM. I think the player should choose the timing of his own resignation/retirement/death.

The realism is on you... the player. If you think it is realistic to keep working at age 136, go for it. Personally, I would have created a new GM in the game and succeeded myself long before that.

Edit: Not picking on you, Rich. Just using you as an example of an unrealistic age.

That would be fine by me but it would be a lot of work. I'd rather it was coded. I don't even need a news article although that would be bonus.

The Wolf · 10-08-2014, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honorable_Pawn

Players and coaches never die.

It's totally dumb and unrealistic. A game that prides itself on realism cant' get this most-basic thing right. Too many whiners around here I guess. When I play Crusader Kings, trust me, I don't break down and start crying when my king dies. I don't get depressed and want to commit suicide over guilt when I play a shooter and kill digital representations of life forms.

We've been told that realism doesn't matter because somebody's ***** hurts.

As a fellow Crusader Kings II player I must agree with you. But then sometimes I kill the King myself.

Honorable_Pawn · 10-08-2014, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jaysdailydose

Every time you mention Crusader Kings it makes me want to fire it up and get into some treachery!

King HP was passed to the Lord. Long Live King Jays Daily Dose.

Honorable_Pawn · 10-08-2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

As a fellow Crusader Kings II player I must agree with you. But then sometimes I kill the King myself.

I try not to kill the king because I like to role play a lunatic king. But I have been known to put the weaker older son at the head of a vastly outnumbered army...just in case.

Honorable_Pawn · 10-08-2014, 09:10 PM

Back to topic...I apologize for the strong language earlier but this is one of my biggies. Breaking a coaching record in wins is a nice goal to shoot for but is rendered pointless by infinite life.

MaddiLynn · 10-08-2014, 09:30 PM

I agree, there should be death. It can be optional if people are really against it.

jaysdailydose · 10-08-2014, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Honorable_Pawn

I try not to kill the king because I like to role play a lunatic king. But I have been known to put the weaker older son at the head of a vastly outnumbered army...just in case.

Lunatic king?

I just try to get as much Princess poonanny as I can. LOL j/k, but it IS a viable strategy. HAHAHAHAHAH LONG LIVE KING JAYSDAILYDOSE!

10-07-2014, 07:14 AM	#1
nicolaskage Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 5	GM's maximum age When can i die? I feel so tired because it's so hard to win playoffs.

10-07-2014, 08:05 PM	#4
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	At 136 I'm still going strong. Apparently some players don't like my appearance though. Some have reported dreams where this cackling voice says, "If you don't get the runner over you might end up in the swamp". I've invited players to my Motel in the offseason but no one ever shows up. Attached Images __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

10-07-2014, 10:01 PM	#6
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	Huh? Wasn't expecting that. I've never opposed anything that allows for manager deaths. I hope you agree that If I want it my way It should be ok. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

10-08-2014, 10:04 AM	#9
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,849	I don't think the game should have arbitrary death of the player/GM. I think the player should choose the timing of his own resignation/retirement/death. The realism is on you... the player. If you think it is realistic to keep working at age 136, go for it. Personally, I would have created a new GM in the game and succeeded myself long before that. Edit: Not picking on you, Rich. Just using you as an example of an unrealistic age. Last edited by Orcin; 10-08-2014 at 10:05 AM.

10-07-2014, 08:18 AM	#2
stl jason Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10,112	you can't die... you're immortal. (you can retire, though)

10-07-2014, 06:32 PM	#3
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 14,162	It's the sequel to Highlander - it's called OOTPLander - eternity is yours.

10-07-2014, 09:31 PM	#5
Honorable_Pawn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,407	Players and coaches never die. It's totally dumb and unrealistic. A game that prides itself on realism cant' get this most-basic thing right. Too many whiners around here I guess. When I play Crusader Kings, trust me, I don't break down and start crying when my king dies. I don't get depressed and want to commit suicide over guilt when I play a shooter and kill digital representations of life forms. We've been told that realism doesn't matter because somebody's ***** hurts.

10-07-2014, 10:25 PM	#7
Honorable_Pawn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,407	Not you. I'm talking to the whiners who would rather sacrifice realism so that they can pretend to live in Marshmallow Land. I detest that players live 180 years. So many basic things wrong with this great game. At least we have 3-D.

10-08-2014, 10:43 AM	#11
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,104	it's the fun of the game!! The idea that can make decisions without any regard for the future! EDIT: but it's also why the game needs to be very challenging!

10-08-2014, 03:55 PM	#12
Trebro All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 753	Side note: Do you just change your GM profile by altering the details or is there actually a button for that?

10-08-2014, 09:10 PM	#18
Honorable_Pawn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,407	Back to topic...I apologize for the strong language earlier but this is one of my biggies. Breaking a coaching record in wins is a nice goal to shoot for but is rendered pointless by infinite life.

10-08-2014, 09:30 PM	#19
MaddiLynn Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Oregon/Michigan Posts: 24	I agree, there should be death. It can be optional if people are really against it.