Rivalries

Lordofbrewtown · 01-04-2015, 01:30 AM

I'd like to see the ability to assign up to 3 'rivals' for each team in the team setup/options page - and preferably the ability to prioritize 1-3 (largest rival, 2nd most important, etc.).

The Rivalry games could/should have a couple of effects:
Increase/Decrease owner patience/manager firing;
Increase/Decrease player morale more
Higher attendance/$$ gate than normal; increase fan interest
Increase likelihood of player brawls/fights/game ejections

Spotlight the rivalry games in the league newspaper

Neasag · 01-04-2015, 01:40 AM

I agree.

NYY vs. NYM should really feel like it. All other sports management sims I know have a rivalry mechanic.

RchW · 01-04-2015, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neasag

I agree.

NYY vs. NYM should really feel like it. All other sports management sims I know have a rivalry mechanic.

What changes to the game outcomes does a rivalry mechanic make?

MarkInCincy · 01-04-2015, 07:31 AM

I like the idea overall, #1 (owner patience/firing is a little iffy) but in reference to Rich's post I would not want it to affect game outcome, though the OP did not have that in his list.

just my 2 cents

jpeters1734 · 01-04-2015, 09:13 AM

I would love this option. It shouldn't affect owner patience and firings but it definitely should affect fan interest, as far as attendance.

01-04-2015, 07:31 AM	#4
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01-04-2015, 01:30 AM	#1
Lordofbrewtown Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 301	Rivalries I'd like to see the ability to assign up to 3 'rivals' for each team in the team setup/options page - and preferably the ability to prioritize 1-3 (largest rival, 2nd most important, etc.). The Rivalry games could/should have a couple of effects: Increase/Decrease owner patience/manager firing; Increase/Decrease player morale more Higher attendance/$$ gate than normal; increase fan interest Increase likelihood of player brawls/fights/game ejections Spotlight the rivalry games in the league newspaper

01-04-2015, 01:40 AM	#2
Neasag Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 136	I agree. NYY vs. NYM should really feel like it. All other sports management sims I know have a rivalry mechanic.