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Subject: SOM feedback for Erik and Bernie
Posted by: Shelby-villian
- [111412312] Tue, Apr 30, 2002, 12:39
The game is a lot of fun, I think for an initial
release you guys have done a great job. ZERO
(0.00 ERA) bugs to report, which is a great
ratio.
Still, some concerns. I'll start with the small
stuff first.
1. The game report is ok, does a decent job
but sometimes doesn't get the major items.
For example, McGwire hit a pinch hit HR for
me in the bottom of the 9th to tie the game, but
no mention. I would still read the game
reports though as it does a decent job of
game summary.
2. The AB report needs a bit more detail.
Instead of just saying groundout/flyout.. it
should say to who and, if possible, if it was a X
chance, it should give a success/failure rate.
Basically, the exact chance (fb(CF)B?,
gb(2B)X) and end result should be shown
instead of just the end result.
Also more detail is needed for assists and
stuff, if my outfield makes an assist at home, I
think it should expilictly mention that on the
report. Also the report should update scores
after each run is scored, and after every
inning. For example:
0 1 R.Mateo 2(GB(ss)A+ *SINGLE*) 1-3 b-1
OR:
0 2 R.Mateo 2(FB(rf)X *2 BASE ERROR*) 2-H
b-2
3. The bullpen doesn't do a great job of using
its pitchers. I think a lot of it has to do with the
limited options in the manager strategy, which
brings me to...
4. MORE MANAGER STRATEGY. Looking at
my team, I think I would use virtually the same
manager settings (maybe except
baserunning/stealing) and lineups against
every team. Therefore the game could get
pretty boring after a while (espcially for repeat
customers) as things are put on autopilot.
In the future, I think more manager
options need to be added- some suggestions
would be specific player matchups. Tell the AI,
that in a late, close game, bring in my lefty (8L)
to face Helton, etc...
You guys have done a great job, hope you can
continue to improve upon...
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| 1 | Erik B.
ID: 44811314
Tue, Apr 30, 2002, 13:26
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All fair points. Strat-O-Baseball isn't a perfect game (yet). We did our best to make the game as good as it could be given limited resources. All of the things you've mentioned are things we're considering for future releases.
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| 2 | Mariomaniac
ID: 91136511
Tue, Apr 30, 2002, 13:42
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I would agree that the game report needs to be sharpened. The Maniacs beat the Impalers 7-0 in game 3, with Dye hitting a grand slam, Zito pitching 7 2/3 shutout innings, and Koskie knocking in the GW run in the first. But the top story was Finley hitting a solo HR in the 2nd to make it 2-0.
I'll hold off on requesting more managing options until after we've played awhile so I can see how different choices affect the play.
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| 3 | Mariomaniac
ID: 91136511
Tue, Apr 30, 2002, 13:55
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BTW, the pre-game draft and post-draft roster moves are terrific. You can literally spend days prepping your team.
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| 4 | Shelby-villian
ID: 111412312
Tue, May 07, 2002, 16:24
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Quick request: Is it possible to put runs on the
your team page? Would be really helpful trying
to make lineups.
We don't really need OBP or OPS or slugging
since we can figure out one with the other two.
Thanks!
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| 5 | tduncan
ID: 423452813
Wed, May 08, 2002, 13:46
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Erik I think you guys should add all the nice splits from the league leaders to the team pages, or at least to every player's personal page.
As it is now, I can only truly analyze the players on my team if they are on the league leaders, and those are usually the guys who are doing a good job...
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| 6 | Erik B.
ID: 239592612
Wed, May 08, 2002, 13:48
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TD:
A very cool idea. I'll have to chat with Bernie about this.
-ESB
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| 7 | Shelby-villian
ID: 111412312
Fri, May 10, 2002, 17:13
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One important piece of data not available is
errors commited by an individual.
(chances/fielding % would be nice too)
Thanks.
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