Some things I forgot in my intro..
The historical leagues I play are as accurate as I can make them. As in correct ballparks of the particular team, pics of the players, weather conditions, ballpark factors etc. If I use FaceGen, which I haven't since the 1st league, accurate uniforms, caps and FaceGens. But I like using pics, giving me that Stratomatic feel.
As I said, I pick teams that had success in the post season or regular season. For example in the last league, I used the 2001 Mariners. (Didn't do so well). First league, I used the 94 Expos who did really well. So it all depends. I do take suggestions for teams to use. My radio buddy last year gave me 2 great suggestions- 75 Red Sox and 63 Dodgers who both did really well in the season but faltered at the end.
I bought OOTP in 2014 after play Strat since 1989. Instantly loved it and they don't charge for every freaking team in baseball history! I spent over $500 on Stratomatic in a few years (online game). At about $20/per team it would cost over $2000 if you wanted what OOTP gave you. I digress...
Here were the results of the first 3 leagues-
League 1
1970 Orioles defeated the 1907 Cubs 4 games to 2 in the World Series.
League 2
The 1933 Senators defeated the 2014 Marlins 4-1. (Not sure how the Marlins won the NL!).
League 3
1968 Cardinals defeated the 1920 Indians (one of my favs to use) 4-2. Ironically the 20 Indians defeated the 67 Cards in a Strat WS a few years ago.
So the defending champs 68 Cards are in the latest league (4) and lost their first game to the 22 Browns. Here are the results so far in round 1 of this league.
The battle of the cities and first game was the oldest team vs the most modern..
Some good pitching duels and a wild one in St. Louis. So I'll continue this league with updates as they happen. :)
As I said, I pick teams that had success in the post season or regular season. For example in the last league, I used the 2001 Mariners. (Didn't do so well). First league, I used the 94 Expos who did really well. So it all depends. I do take suggestions for teams to use. My radio buddy last year gave me 2 great suggestions- 75 Red Sox and 63 Dodgers who both did really well in the season but faltered at the end.
I bought OOTP in 2014 after play Strat since 1989. Instantly loved it and they don't charge for every freaking team in baseball history! I spent over $500 on Stratomatic in a few years (online game). At about $20/per team it would cost over $2000 if you wanted what OOTP gave you. I digress...
Here were the results of the first 3 leagues-
League 1
1970 Orioles defeated the 1907 Cubs 4 games to 2 in the World Series.
League 2
The 1933 Senators defeated the 2014 Marlins 4-1. (Not sure how the Marlins won the NL!).
League 3
1968 Cardinals defeated the 1920 Indians (one of my favs to use) 4-2. Ironically the 20 Indians defeated the 67 Cards in a Strat WS a few years ago.
So the defending champs 68 Cards are in the latest league (4) and lost their first game to the 22 Browns. Here are the results so far in round 1 of this league.
The battle of the cities and first game was the oldest team vs the most modern..
Some good pitching duels and a wild one in St. Louis. So I'll continue this league with updates as they happen. :)
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