IMPORTANT MESSAGE
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
I sent out an e-mail earlier this week to all of the owners asking for input on the possible restart of the league. Why? At first it was a possible option that came about because the software engine that ran our league was old and unsupported and the new software was released earlier this week. There were pluses and minuses to switching.
Then a new problem came up which now makes the choice a mandatory one. The computer on which our league was run and stored crashed. It was a 5-year old laptop so I guess this was inevitible. Anyway we are doing a restart. Here is what should be known.
1. There will still be no financials dynamics in our league and from what I can tell the new software hides the financials altogether when that option is selected. So no longer will the reports show someone's contract is so much...no more messages from your players saying, "let's redo my contract" and no more salaries showing up that you need to ignore.
2. The rating scales are from 1-100 instead of 1-10. Additionally ALL ratings are 1-100 including those that used to be "brilliant", "very good", etc. This should be easier to read, analyze and remember.
3. From what I can tell the web interface is a H-U-G-E improvement from before.
There is a drawback...well, depending on how you look at it. There are more minor league teams. Instead of a AAA, AA and a A team you now have AAA, AA, A, A-short season and rookie league.
Because the software is new you can purchase it as well ($35) and run your team more efficiently. There is no obligation...it is simply an option that is now available.
The level of control strategy wise is incredible for you as owners now. If there is something you believe your team should do just ask and the change can be made. For example, if you notice you have a ton of jackrabbits on your roster you may want the manager to steal more frequently than normal and run the bases more aggressively. Strong bullpen and weak rotation? Have a quick hook on starters and a more generous hook on the bullpen.
Finally...there will be a change in the links to the website. I will update them on the blog here. If you have them bookmarked you will need to fix them. Sorry. It is for the better.
I sent out an e-mail earlier this week to all of the owners asking for input on the possible restart of the league. Why? At first it was a possible option that came about because the software engine that ran our league was old and unsupported and the new software was released earlier this week. There were pluses and minuses to switching.
Then a new problem came up which now makes the choice a mandatory one. The computer on which our league was run and stored crashed. It was a 5-year old laptop so I guess this was inevitible. Anyway we are doing a restart. Here is what should be known.
1. There will still be no financials dynamics in our league and from what I can tell the new software hides the financials altogether when that option is selected. So no longer will the reports show someone's contract is so much...no more messages from your players saying, "let's redo my contract" and no more salaries showing up that you need to ignore.
2. The rating scales are from 1-100 instead of 1-10. Additionally ALL ratings are 1-100 including those that used to be "brilliant", "very good", etc. This should be easier to read, analyze and remember.
3. From what I can tell the web interface is a H-U-G-E improvement from before.
There is a drawback...well, depending on how you look at it. There are more minor league teams. Instead of a AAA, AA and a A team you now have AAA, AA, A, A-short season and rookie league.
Because the software is new you can purchase it as well ($35) and run your team more efficiently. There is no obligation...it is simply an option that is now available.
The level of control strategy wise is incredible for you as owners now. If there is something you believe your team should do just ask and the change can be made. For example, if you notice you have a ton of jackrabbits on your roster you may want the manager to steal more frequently than normal and run the bases more aggressively. Strong bullpen and weak rotation? Have a quick hook on starters and a more generous hook on the bullpen.
Finally...there will be a change in the links to the website. I will update them on the blog here. If you have them bookmarked you will need to fix them. Sorry. It is for the better.
posted by Tony Garcia at 6/04/2006 08:18:00 PM
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