Just got OOTP 16, what are consensus changes I should be considering?

derekjeter92 · 07-12-2015, 06:05 PM

What settings are commonly used that I could be using? Such as AI trading, AI lineup setup, trading freq, best mods, only using 3 levels on minors, etc?

Just wanted to know what customization people do to make their franchise more enjoyable.

bwburke94 · 07-12-2015, 06:24 PM

League evolution off in MLB setups.

Playoff roster based on the secondary roster, not the active roster

Playoff series staggered between subleagues, and series start dates set to fixed dates

Talent change randomness at or near 200.

In MLB setups, use custom schedules instead of repeating the 2015 schedule every year

metsguy234 · 07-12-2015, 11:08 PM

Ditto all of what was said above.

Some other things that can be fun, that I always do in my MLB games:

-Expand to 32 teams, and do a divisional realignment (I currently have 4 divisions of 8 teams each)
-Allow trading of draft picks

I also usually bring the DH to the NL.

IsaacR · 07-12-2015, 11:19 PM

Also, set the AI Evaluation to something that favors last year's stats over ratings. 40/40/10/10 is my favorite, but most will tell you to drop the ratings number even further.

ScottM816 · 07-12-2015, 11:39 PM

I personally use 10/60/20/10 for AI evaluation

BKL · 07-13-2015, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwburke94

League evolution off in MLB setups.

Playoff roster based on the secondary roster, not the active roster

Playoff series staggered between subleagues, and series start dates set to fixed dates

Talent change randomness at or near 200.

In MLB setups, use custom schedules instead of repeating the 2015 schedule every year

Why is talent randomness set to 200?

D-BacksJosh · 07-13-2015, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BKL

Why is talent randomness set to 200?

It makes player development and performance more unpredictable. Makes the amateur draft more of a gamble, and there could be the occasional late rounds draft pick that develops into an all star.

To add, I always make sure to check the "overall rating based on AI evaluation, not pure ratings" option.

The Wolf · 07-13-2015, 01:07 PM

I keep mine at 50. Death to randomness!

Fyrestorm3 · 07-13-2015, 02:48 PM

Yeah, my TCR is steady at 100. I would call that one a lot more of a personal preference than some of the others on the list (though when it comes down to it, it's all personal preference, really).

I would also second the suggestion to change the AI Eval to heavily favor stats. I use 10/50/30/10, though others will tell you to zero out ratings entirely.

marc5477 · 07-13-2015, 03:08 PM

Yea randomness is already pretty crazy if you use very low scouting... i have a legendary scout who misses ratings on amateurs by about 50% regularly. I keep it at 100 and I have barely bred about 1 superstar every 10 seasons doing it that way. Lots of average and bench players, some stars, but very few superstars. I think this is realistic (in a fictitious league).

Orcin · 07-13-2015, 04:14 PM

I think 100 TCR is good also.

pjh5165 · 07-13-2015, 04:14 PM

I agree with the people saying keep talent randomness at 100. I use it and just had a 25th round draft pick (in a fictional league with a 25 round draft) start and win the clinching game of the Championship Series.

07-12-2015, 06:05 PM	#1
derekjeter92 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 101	Just got OOTP 16, what are consensus changes I should be considering? What settings are commonly used that I could be using? Such as AI trading, AI lineup setup, trading freq, best mods, only using 3 levels on minors, etc? Just wanted to know what customization people do to make their franchise more enjoyable.

07-12-2015, 11:19 PM	#4
IsaacR Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Bowie, Maryland Posts: 464	Also, set the AI Evaluation to something that favors last year's stats over ratings. 40/40/10/10 is my favorite, but most will tell you to drop the ratings number even further. __________________ The Oriole Way - My Dynasty as the Orioles GM Online Leagues: SBL - Colorado Rockies PATP - Montreal Royals

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Fyrestorm3 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tampa Bay, Massachusetts Posts: 2,928	Yeah, my TCR is steady at 100. I would call that one a lot more of a personal preference than some of the others on the list (though when it comes down to it, it's all personal preference, really). I would also second the suggestion to change the AI Eval to heavily favor stats. I use 10/50/30/10, though others will tell you to zero out ratings entirely. __________________ Jersey Template (Photoshop) \| Cap Template (Photoshop)

07-12-2015, 06:24 PM	#2
bwburke94 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belchertown, MA, USA Posts: 4,504	League evolution off in MLB setups. Playoff roster based on the secondary roster, not the active roster Playoff series staggered between subleagues, and series start dates set to fixed dates Talent change randomness at or near 200. In MLB setups, use custom schedules instead of repeating the 2015 schedule every year

07-12-2015, 11:08 PM	#3
metsguy234 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 298	Ditto all of what was said above. Some other things that can be fun, that I always do in my MLB games: -Expand to 32 teams, and do a divisional realignment (I currently have 4 divisions of 8 teams each) -Allow trading of draft picks I also usually bring the DH to the NL.

07-12-2015, 11:39 PM	#5
ScottM816 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 130	I personally use 10/60/20/10 for AI evaluation

07-13-2015, 03:08 PM	#10
marc5477 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 146	Yea randomness is already pretty crazy if you use very low scouting... i have a legendary scout who misses ratings on amateurs by about 50% regularly. I keep it at 100 and I have barely bred about 1 superstar every 10 seasons doing it that way. Lots of average and bench players, some stars, but very few superstars. I think this is realistic (in a fictitious league).

07-13-2015, 04:14 PM	#11
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,849	I think 100 TCR is good also.

07-13-2015, 04:14 PM	#12
pjh5165 Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 410	I agree with the people saying keep talent randomness at 100. I use it and just had a 25th round draft pick (in a fictional league with a 25 round draft) start and win the clinching game of the Championship Series.