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for my final two teams to end their seasons so I can finally get away from this aggrievation. Even if these teams earn credits I wont be using them. They say this "game" is different from the board game, do ya THINK? There are less holes in swiss cheese. I cant believe that I have wasted so much time and money with this seriously compromised "game".
"Improvements" in this game arent having live SIM as other sites have or staggering the games so we can make individual game strategies(not that it would matter with HALs sense of humor) or playing the games BEFORE midnight(whoever thought of this was brain dead). After midnight is the only time these games can be played? Instead of REAL improvements pertaining to game time or improved manager strategies(or even heeding what we set for strategies) we get games being played "faster" so instead of having to wait until 12:40 to get the scores we get them at 12:30. Impressive. We get better stats like head to head BUT when the regular season is over, just when you need the stats for the playoffs, the head to head disappears and isnt available at THE ONLY TIME YOU NEED IT. Great improvement. We are told that the "game backup" has been "improved" so there wont be any crashes". HUH? Thats an improvement? Thats like going to a restaurant and the waiter telling the table that the building was just reroofed so we dont have to worry about the building falling on top of us. Something that should just go without saying. Managers shouldnt have to worry about stuff like that and it certainly shouldnt be passed off as an improvement. My $25 has already paid for that. The draw to this game is very similar to dog racing. Both places know that they dont have to do anything special, improve the product, to draw the diehards and just keep chugging along with an inferior product because people will play no matter what. We keep waiting for some real improvements to the way the games are being played and the best we can get is they are played faster. WHO CARES???? One of the lamest "improvements" of anything Ive ever seen.
Whoever is keeping this game in the dark ages is really doing a good job. Whether its wrong or not I dont care, I have no problem sharing my feelings especially with the newer players who I have told to run as fast as they can before they have, as I have, wasted hundreds if not thousands to find out how extremely lacking this "game" is. It has nothing to do with winning or losing. It has to do with being given a good product for a good price. We expect more consistency and realism and instead of improving that we get games played "faster". WOW. This game is for the birds and my recommendation is to spend your money on somethin your gonna get some value for your $25. Having a choice between spending $25 on this or $15 to get hit with a hammer it would be a tough decision. It would all depend on the size of the hammer.

You complain the games are played after midnight, then complain they're played faster and that's a "lame" improvement...so what's your point? Do you have one? Wake up the next day and read your results, if they're played at 8pm EST or 3am EST, you'll still have the same results so why complain about when they are played?

You complain about not being able to see head-to-head results after the season...you are wrong, you CAN still see them.

I just see a lot of whining without any suggestions or indications on what SHOULD be improved, other than staggering games to make individual strategies...yeah, would be nice, but would that make the difference in your rant?? You MUST have some other tangible suggestions for improvement???

The game's not perfect, and I've yet to see anything/anyone that is. Hopefully you haven't swayed any newbies away with your opinions, as they'd be missing out on a great game.

While I'm on the East Coast as well (I'm assuming you are by the times you've mentioned in your post), any earlier run times would give the West Coast a disadvantage. We here on this side have until 10pm to make changes, while those out west must make their changes by 7pm. Any earlier would force most folks to either make changes early morning, at work, or very soon after arriving home from work. The run times seem to be fair to most all concerned. Like Keyzick said, don't stay up to wait for the results if its an issue, and yes, you can in fact see head to head results once the season has ended.

$20 (buying the 5 pack) isn't a lot of money when compared to other forms of entertainment. What you pay for basically two hours of entertainment at a movie (and you may not even enjoy the movie), a round of golf, a ticket to a ballgame, a dinner at a restaurant, an entry into a fantasy league, etc., well, its about how you judge what entertains you. Win a couple of leagues, and the price of the game is cheaper as well.

So, the game isn't for you, it happens. Not everyone enjoys the same thing. Yes, improvements can be made, but for most here, they are satisfied with what they get. It's a wonderful distraction from the everyday grind. Best of luck with what you find to spend your $25 on. Hopefully, you'll be satisifed.

[quote:dc273673e0="old__toriihunter"]I can't wait til you're done either, we don't need any Debbie Downers on here.

I love playing this game, and I love waking up in the morning to multiple box scores. Is it perfect? No, of course not. Rather then complain, you should try some constructive criticism. It's never too late to enact change and make the game even better.[/quote:dc273673e0]

Well said...short and concise :)

I forgot to mention the part about pouring over boxscores in the morning...especially fills the gap in the offseason of the real MLB. Love this game! 8-)

Goodbye God Bless and Good Riddence!!!!!!!! I also love this game I work hard for my money and could use a little extra so if you want to give me 15 dollars to hit you in the head with a hammer I am available but we have to get legal papers so I cannot be prosecuted and I will be allowed to spend the money how I choose even on Strat 8-) :twisted: :roll: :D :wink: