Owner Mode

[hitstreak13]

Hey guys,

Who here is still playing owner mode? I have the show for ps 3, but there is just something about owner mode that keeps bringing me back. I guess its because there is more strategy imo. For example, in the show, many or all teams have loose budgets and can bascially sign whom ever they want. I truly enjoy having full control over my budget. I will never dream of signing a guy for over $10 million (especially with a low market team like the Nationals) because I will never get out of the red. You have to truly manage your payroll, your FA signings, your draft, etc. in order to fill out a worthy roster, while staying competitive. Signing guys like Ben Sheets or Pedro Martinez would ruin me financially since I only recieve $39.500 in revenues from the media (and of course, my daily expenses will skyrocket).

I mentioned in another thread that I am 2-9 and have the worst pitching staff in the MLB. If I do not improve by the end of may, I will get rid of my high priced players for some prospects.

Any of you guys still playing? And if so, how are you doing?

[raidersbball20]

i quit because I basically ran out of money, but I was playing with the rays on default roster in like january, and it was loads of fun

[hitstreak13]

Quote: Originally Posted by raidersbball20

i quit because I basically ran out of money, but I was playing with the rays on default roster in like january, and it was loads of fun

Yea, I hear you. It is fun, but many people quit or have to forfeit their franchise because of insufficient funds. I am very careful of who I sign and am very strict about my budget. I guess I am like that because I work for the Quakes and always have to operate within budget. But anyways, if you operate your team carefully, you can turn a healthy profit toward the end of the season, especially if you make the playoffs.

[dawgdan7280]

Are you playing ps2 or PC?

[raidersbball20]

i've been playing on gamecube

[hitstreak13]

Quote: Originally Posted by dawgdan7280

Are you playing ps2 or PC?

I have ps2 version. But as mentioned, all real contract, budgets, and current managers are in the game.

[raidersbball20]

Quote: Originally Posted by hitstreak13

I have ps2 version. But as mentioned, all real contract, budgets, and current managers are in the game.

how?

[hitstreak13]

Quote: Originally Posted by raidersbball20

how?

Well, I have the game modded. Since it is, every single manager is there (such as Ken Macha) and all real life contracts and team budgets are available. Also, they removed Tampa Bay Devil Rays and replaced it with "Rays" along with their new uniforms and a bunch of other stuff. Also, all affiliates have been changed (such as Dodgers).

The trading system is much more complicated. Instead of trading by using "overall" the CPU will now accept/reject trades based on salary, age, overall, and potential. That is why I love this game. I have a difficult time unloading Nick Johnson for decent prospects since I am 3-13 and would like to dump some salary (plus Johnson is pretty much labeled a bust. Good player, but can't stay healthy). I just love the realism.

By the way, you will no longer see players decline once they hit 30 (that was my biggest gripe)

[Queens, NY]

I'm a newbie to MVP... and to the finances of baseball. So let me get this straight.... if you finish in red... meaning you lose money at the end of the year... does that mean ur finished? ur done? Because I started a owners mode with the pirates..and my problem is... I'm always in red because when I have a home series... i make money but as soon as I go on the road.... the expenses end up being much more.

[hitstreak13]

Quote: Originally Posted by Queens, NY

I'm a newbie to MVP... and to the finances of baseball. So let me get this straight.... if you finish in red... meaning you lose money at the end of the year... does that mean ur finished? ur done? Because I started a owners mode with the pirates..and my problem is... I'm always in red because when I have a home series... i make money but as soon as I go on the road.... the expenses end up being much more.

That is not the case. As a matter of fact, you could finish in the red for the first 3 years and you may be ok. Once you start going into $10-15 million in the red, then you may have a problem. That is why you really want to set your own payroll based on your market. I recieve about $39,000 in revenues per day from the media. That is not enough so I have given myself a $45 million payroll. I'm at $52 million right now, but at 3-13, I may have to dump a few guys for some prospects. Like you, everytime I am away, I lose $250,000 per day, but at home make an average of $200,000 in profits.

However, you can take a gamble. You can increase your payroll and obtain elite talent. This is a major gamble because if you do not make the playoffs, you will be in the red for alot longer. If you do make the playoffs, you will no longer have daily expenses so everything you make will be pure profits (which can hit the millions depending on your staduim upgrades). Because of my anemic start, I will not increase payroll as I am already 9 Games from the Mets. Good luck with your Pirates. Owner mode is extremely fun.