by tcochran » Sun Apr 25, 2010 7:45 pm
I recommend the older sets to those who want to challenge themselves in a new way. We've just started playing in the Reelin' in the Years Keeper League, starting with the 2001 season, and it's a blast!
The Draft of the Decade was fascinating, with managers studying 10 years' worth of data and plotting out several seasons in advance. And preparing to adjust as the game engine rules change is also a good mental exercise.
Personally, I took a contrarian approach and drafted speed demons instead of steroid sluggers. I don't know if we'll make the playoffs or not, but we're on track for 500 SB and that's kinda fun, all by itself!
So try an older set. It just might get those brain cells working again...