Dynasty League Baseball Update

[MMChrisS]

Last fall, I provided an overview of Dynasty League Baseball Online, a browser-based baseball simulation. Since then, the game has seen the addition of some new features; the biggest is a league mode featuring some of the greatest teams of all time.

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[PatriotJames]

So you're saying OOTP is less sim than this? I find that hard to believe...

[ChaseB]

Quote: Originally Posted by PatriotJames

So you're saying OOTP is less sim than this? I find that hard to believe...

? OOTP isn't browser based.

[Sportsforever]

Quote: Originally Posted by PatriotJames

So you're saying OOTP is less sim than this? I find that hard to believe...

First off, comparing OOTP to this genre of game is like comparing apples & oranges. Secondly, having played both, yes, this game is more "sim" than OOTP. By "sim" I mean player abilities and statistics are more accurately represented. Everyone will have their own definition of sim, however.

[choadler]

Yes, from playing it, OOTP is less sim than this. This is on a different level than OOTP as far as simulating on the field action. This does not simulate the front office like OOTP. this is on the field simulation.

[bkrich83]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sportsforever

First off, comparing OOTP to this genre of game is like comparing apples & oranges. Secondly, having played both, yes, this game is more "sim" than OOTP. By "sim" I mean player abilities and statistics are more accurately represented. Everyone will have their own definition of sim, however.

Quote: Originally Posted by choadler

Yes, from playing it, OOTP is less sim than this. This is on a different level than OOTP as far as simulating on the field action. This does not simulate the front office like OOTP. this is on the field simulation.

Agreed. When talking a simulation of the on field baseball action this game is far beyond OOTP. Not even close.

OOTP is in it's own class as a GM off the field sim, but from a strictly baseball played on the field perspective Dynasty League is on a whole other level.

[CPRoark]

Just for reference: dynastyleaguebaseball.com

[Craigsca]

So, what kind of sample sizes are required to ensure that a pitcher is truly "lockdown"? When you start trying to replicate the minutiae of baseball, you run the risk of replicating luck, rather than true skill.

[MikeCieslinski]

Good question. There is a special "JAM" pitcher situation rating and primarily only ERA qualifiers or Save leaders are candidates to be awarded the JAM pitcher situation rating. For the ON and OFF ratings the qualifications are not as stringent, but for the reasons you mention we manually review the pitcher ratings to make sure the pitcher "earned" the rating.

Here's more on Pitcher Situation ratings and replication of ERA:

Only DYNASTY League Baseball has special situation pitcher ratings that modify play results for the three most important situations pitcher's face:

- Pitching out of a Jam (JAM rating) example: Pete Vuckovich 1982 Milwaukee

- Rarely walking the lead off man (OFF rating) example: Dennis Eckersley
1988 A's

- Rarely allowing home runs with runners on base (ON rating) example: Jim Palmer 1982
Orioles

Without these three special pitcher situation ratings (JAM, OFF and ON) you can't realistically replicate a pitchers ERA.

[choadler]

Quote: Originally Posted by MikeCieslinski

Good question. There is a special "JAM" pitcher situation rating and primarily only ERA qualifiers or Save leaders are candidates to be awarded the JAM pitcher situation rating. For the ON and OFF ratings the qualifications are not as stringent, but for the reasons you mention we manually review the pitcher ratings to make sure the pitcher "earned" the rating. Here's more on Pitcher Situation ratings and replication of ERA: Only DYNASTY League Baseball has special situation pitcher ratings that modify play results for the three most important situations pitcher's face: - Pitching out of a Jam (JAM rating) example: Pete Vuckovich 1982 Milwaukee - Rarely walking the lead off man (OFF rating) example: Dennis Eckersley 1988 A's - Rarely allowing home runs with runners on base (ON rating) example: Jim Palmer 1982 Orioles Without these three special pitcher situation ratings (JAM, OFF and ON) you can't realistically replicate a pitchers ERA.

Mike,

I love the product that you guys have put out. But with family and work, it is hard to dedicate time to do tournaments and franchise leagues. Any thoughts on putting an option for users to be able to run a solitaire league with the product. I would definitely subscribe for the ability to do that.

I realize that you guys have a single player game for people to purchase, but I would prefer the subscription method and pay for the ability to play any season I want.

Again, congratulations on the product, it is really really fun, just not sure I can get enough value out of the gameplay for $15 a month.

Also for the single player game is there digital distribution or do you only do mail order. One last question does the single player game have card images and the die rolls just like the online version?