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I know that in the board game, the following rule applies:
13.63 CATCHER BLOCKING THE PLATE (rule added in
2000): Whenever there is a play at the plate, the catcher’s defensive
ability may be challenged, and it can make the difference between a
runner being called safe or out. The rule comes into play when you
are rolling the 20-sided die to determine if the runner is safe or out
at home. If the last number in the safe range or the first number in
the out range is selected, then the catcher’s ability will be checked
with another roll of the 20-sided die. For instance, if the safe range
(after all the adjustments have been made) is 1-14 and you roll a 14
or 15 on the 20-sided die, then you must roll the 20-sided die again
and REFER TO THE CHART on Page 17 to determine if the runner
is safe or out.
However, the help file for the Windows game states that the "catcher blocking the plate rule" is considered one of the optional "Maximum rules."
Since SOM does not list it as one of the maximum rules that are used for 365, does that mean that it is not used? I know that Marc Pelletier considered it an important factor when considering catcher defensive value.
13.63 CATCHER BLOCKING THE PLATE (rule added in
2000): Whenever there is a play at the plate, the catcher’s defensive
ability may be challenged, and it can make the difference between a
runner being called safe or out. The rule comes into play when you
are rolling the 20-sided die to determine if the runner is safe or out
at home. If the last number in the safe range or the first number in
the out range is selected, then the catcher’s ability will be checked
with another roll of the 20-sided die. For instance, if the safe range
(after all the adjustments have been made) is 1-14 and you roll a 14
or 15 on the 20-sided die, then you must roll the 20-sided die again
and REFER TO THE CHART on Page 17 to determine if the runner
is safe or out.
However, the help file for the Windows game states that the "catcher blocking the plate rule" is considered one of the optional "Maximum rules."
Since SOM does not list it as one of the maximum rules that are used for 365, does that mean that it is not used? I know that Marc Pelletier considered it an important factor when considering catcher defensive value.