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MLB Pro (OOTP) (0)
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Simulator: Out of the Park Baseball
Website: http://mlb-pro.com
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Forums: http://forum.mlb-pro.com
Commish: Andrew Sowders -
MLB Pro is a realistic league that focused on replicating the general manager experience by only simming one day, every day and causing its membership to live and die with each day. Established in June of 2012, MLB Pro was determined in creating the most immersive, grueling league in existence. After a staggeringly successful first season, MLB Pro agreed to partner with GM Games and become the flagship league for the site.
MLB Pro was created in June of 2012 with a single overarching mission: create the most immersive simulation league and through that, come as close to replicating the real general manager experience short of earning a paycheck. It does this in many ways but the most of all is it is the only league to sim one day, every single day, replicating the MLB schedule and the MLB pace. General managers live and die by every day instead of blazing through the season in a few months and only caring about the result of the season.
MLB Pro is so much more than a unique sim schedule and that is the reason why GM Games is so proud to have it as our flagship league. MLB Pro also has the most supplementary material of any league. Twitter is used extensively, from a league account to a trade rumors feed, not to mention most of the teams operating their own Twitter accounts. MLB Pro Radio is the umbrella of radio shows about the league, from 'The John Comey Show' who keeps you up to date on news of the league, to the 'Jabs' Game of the Week' with play-by-play by Justin Jabs. MLB Pro also has beat writers for every division and a league for of GM who write articles about their teams. The league also watches all of the games live through OOTP's real-time sim feature.
MLB Pro also operated with scouts and coaches, encouraging a balance between front office management, financial skills, and talent evaluation that leans on the abilities of the general managers, not the ability of the scout. Like in real life, your scouting director is a supplement to your knowledge, not the foundation.
MLB Pro has also incorporated the Nippon Japanese Baseball League. General Managers on the waiting list are given a team in Nippon and they compete against the rest of the waiting list, fighting to have the best record when the next team in the MLB opens up. While they do this, they spend the time getting comfortable with the league and its members, writing articles, and joining in the festivities like any other general manager. Nippon is no second-tier system here.
MLB Pro is the finest league going and a magnificent ambassador for OOTP is and what it can be. The league's second season in 2013 is going to send MLB Pro to heights that cannot be imagined.
Baseball Association League (OOTP) (1)
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Simulator: Out of the Park Baseball
Website: http://bal.gmgames.org
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Forums: http://forum.gmgames.org
Commish: bristolduke -
Lords of the Realm Series CONSTITUTION:
The Lords of the Realm Series was established to create a challenging and fun baseball league experience for using the OOTP 13 baseball simulation game. The fundamental premise behind this series is that to be successful the player (acting as the GM) must operate his/her franchise as a successful business (e.g. consistently turn a profit) while at the same time producing winning results on the field. The Lords of the Realm Series will be a severe test by creating strict limits financially under which a successful GM must field and maintain a highly competitive squad. The competition will be from other equally talented GMs. Each league in the Lords of the Realm Series may operate under slightly different baseball worlds, but the requirement to bring success to the field while maintaining a viable business will be constant.
OVERVIEW:
The Baseball Association League is built off the historical start to professional baseball. In the latter part of the 19th century, the National Association, National League, and American Association all started operations. The premise here is that the 16 teams that started out (no more than 1 team per city) and became professional baseball. -
The Baseball Association League is the first of the Lords of the realm series and is set up to be a challenging and fun league at the GM level. While you can manage yourself, the league is set up to compete at the GM level. The league will have 16 teams, 8 teams will make the playoffs each season. No expansion is planned. Each GM will control what type of scout you want, hire the manager to get the most out of his team, hire coaches, determine scouting and player development strategies for the organization, and make player moves. The league will use the historical/fictional managers developed by Robert McGraw. These managers have the strategy settings pre-set. Thus you will want to hire a manager that fits the style of player you envision for the franchise. Individual managing/overriding the manager settings is allowed but not recommended. Squad, lineup and pitching settings are still done by the GM. The financial parameters each GM will have to manage will be very tight. To consistently succeed you must be better than your peers at both on and off field performance (e.g. win titles and make profits). -
The league uses historical teams at the start of baseball, with fictional players and a set of historical players. The historical players used had to be in the majors for at least 4 years (no cup of coffee guys). Historical players will always start at 18 years of age (e.g. using the Spritze HS database). The historical players will come in at a rate of about 25% to the fictional players. Historical players arrive randomly.
NOBA (OOTP) (1)
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Simulator: Out of the Park Baseball
Website: http://thenoba.com
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Forum: http://forum.thenoba.com
Commish: Joseph Colosimo -
In February of 2012, NOBA had one of the most fascinating inaugural seasons in OOTP 12. NOBA offered a fast paced five sim a week league that is realistic, competitively balanced, and immersed in transactions and activity. NOBA experienced simulation experiences that captivated GMs in and outside of the league. The wait list was long, the competition was fierce, the fingernails were chewed.
In 2013, the NOBA commissioner unexpectedly left the league leaving it to run without any direction or supervision. After lengthy conversations and requests for a capable commissioner, NOBA suffered the first ever OOTP online league lockout. GMs put their heads together in an attempt to rediscover the lore and greatness of NOBA and to find “that guy” to take it to the next level of online leagues. Insert Joe Colosimo.
Joe, an original NOBA GM, took over a once highly regarded league and reinvented NOBA, introducing OOTP online leaguers to NOBA 2.0. Along with Tony Cepparulo, Joe and the other managers recaptured the original NOBA greatness and then blazed a trail to uncharted territory in online leagues. With a diligent application process, a steady eye on transactions and activity, a constantly yammering group chat on AIM, and constant communication NOBA 2.0 has once again reached the upper echelon of OOTP online leagues.
Our general managers are a colorful mix of sarcasm, savvy, dazzling wit, creative trading, and constant out of the box thinking. This blend of gentleman is what keeps NOBA on the forefront of OOTP. They appreciate the thrill of savoring every moment of the league. Need assistance regarding the game? Fire off your question and wait for multiple answers from all angles. When Joe declares “sim time” on the group chat page on AIM you can almost hear the GM’s bounce with giddy anticipation. They respect the agony of going 2-5 and relish their victories with each sim. In NOBA, you earn the right to gleefully mock those you beat, and eat multiple slices of humble pie when your “The Trade of all Trades” goes awry. NOBA is all knowing.
Currently we are in the midst of the 2016 season where the standings reflect that only a few are out of the running. To give you an idea about the competitive balance in the league, the past four World Series Champions have been the San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, San Francisco Giants, and Los Angeles Angels. We are in the final phase of having a brand new glistening web site where the functions are limitless. Want to post a column about how your team is flat out awesome? The forum is there for you to post away...and be replied to. NOBA is bowing up and the time to get in is now. There are a few open spots that will be filled shortly and the teams available are the defensive minded Tampa Bay Rays, prospect loaded Houston Astros, prospect loaded Toronto Blue Jays, and the rebuilding Oakland A’s.
It takes more than just a rapid simulation schedule though to thrive. What makes NOBA so special? Take a look for yourself
• Brand new website with chat room capabilities
• AIM Chat room where GM’s talk trade and trash
• Steady communication about what’s going on and coming up within NOBA
• All-Star and HOF voting
• A commissioner who is available, active, and adapts to what the league needs
• Complete GM Freedom. Flourish by YOUR abilities, struggle by YOUR mistakes.
• GM’s who will help a novice OOTP onliner get accustomed to how the league works.
• GM’s who will be active and offer assistance
• 90% export rate for each sim...that equates to constant activity
NOBA is the league for those who want to go head on into a challenge with a smile on their face. It’s fun when you’re in first place. It’s frustrating when your small market owner wont open up his wallet in January. It’s hair-pullingly infuriating when teams over pay for a player “because they can”. It’s painfully glorious when you come out of nowhere to earn the Wild Card in September, only to lose in the LCS. NOBA has everything for every GM. I’d tell you more but I have to get back to my team..the Yankees just outbid me on a 38 year old watermelon tossing free agent pitcher because they knew I needed one for my playoff push..damn you Evil Empire.
GM testimonials:
“National Online Baseball Association (NOBA) is a league that delivers fast results. At five sims per week, each progressing seven days, you’ll quickly discover how well or adverse your decisions have fared. Commissioner Joe Colosimo regularly communicates important in-game events, he is always available to listen to GMs’ concerns, and is continuously looking toward improving the league. In all of the leagues that I’ve been a part of, I highly recommend joining NOBA.”
Kuruna (Padres GM)
"NOBA was the first online league I joined. All the GM's were very accepting and patient with my being a novice at this. Joe, the commissioner, was patient and very helpful in getting me up to speed. Now that I have a full season under my belt, I could not imagine being in a better or more enjoyable league. The GM's are entertaining, helpful, energetic, and most importantly quite active.The sims are fast paced, timely, and the commissioner does a great job of communicating all things NOBA to the league. No way I'm giving up my chair at this round table anytime soon."
JJ Parker
OOTP online league rookie.
Retro Baseball (OOTP) (1)
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Simulator: Out of the Park Baseball
Website: http://retrobaseball.net
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Forum: http://forum.retrobaseball.net
Commish: Tony Armer -
I know some of you are old enough to remember baseball in the 70's -
The Big Red Machine - With Rose, Bench and Morgan, The swinging A's who dominated the AL in 71,72, 73, 74 with Bando, Campenaris, Rudi and REGGIE. How about the Orioles who went back to back World Series apperances in 69 and 70 with Robinson Brooks and Frank) an Boog Powell
How about Nolan Ryan and his no-hitters. The Pirates with Stargell, Clemente, Sanguillen and the Giants with Mays, McCovey, Marichal and Bobby Bonds
Now some of you are younger and may not have seen these guys play but it was one of the greatest periods in baseball history (IMHO)
The sad thing about running a "historic" league is that you already know what the player has done IRL and the aggravation grows when you run these leagues and players do not perform as they did in real life. This is where RBL comes in. I have no desire to try and be "historically accurate" I am proposing a "What If" -
We can throw records and facts out the window and play with a new sense of "Historic" remaking. Who says that Pete Rose has to get 3000+ hits - Maybe he has a terrible career and Minnie Miniso actually ends up being a hall of famer. That is the fun part I am trying to propose to interested parties....
You manage these stars (draft the future) and you decide what happens - Sound interesting - Sign up.
I know some of you are old enough to remember baseball in the 70's -
The Big Red Machine - With Rose, Bench and Morgan, The swinging A's who dominated the AL in 71,72, 73, 74 with Bando, Campenaris, Rudi and REGGIE. How about the Orioles who went back to back World Series apperances in 69 and 70 with Robinson Brooks and Frank) an Boog Powell
How about Nolan Ryan and his no-hitters. The Pirates with Stargell, Clemente, Sanguillen and the Giants with Mays, McCovey, Marichal and Bobby Bonds
Now some of you are younger and may not have seen these guys play but it was one of the greatest periods in baseball history (IMHO)
The sad thing about running a "historic" league is that you already know what the player has done IRL and the aggravation grows when you run these leagues and players do not perform as they did in real life. This is where RBL comes in. I have no desire to try and be "historically accurate" I am proposing a "What If" -
We can throw records and facts out the window and play with a new sense of "Historic" remaking. Who says that Pete Rose has to get 3000+ hits - Maybe he has a terrible career and Minnie Miniso actually ends up being a hall of famer. That is the fun part I am trying to propose to interested parties....
You manage these stars (draft the future) and you decide what happens - Sound interesting - Sign up.
Go to the Retro Baseball League Forums
About the National Online Baseball Association
Written by GMgames.org
In February of 2012, NOBA had one of the most fascinating inaugural seasons in OOTP 12. NOBA offered a fast paced five sim a week league that is realistic, competitively balanced, and immersed in transactions and activity. NOBA experienced simulation experiences that captivated GMs in and outside of the league. The wait list was long, the competition was fierce, the fingernails were chewed.
In 2013, the NOBA commissioner unexpectedly left the league leaving it to run without any direction or supervision. After lengthy conversations and requests for a capable commissioner, NOBA suffered the first ever OOTP online league lockout. GMs put their heads together in an attempt to rediscover the lore and greatness of NOBA and to find “that guy” to take it to the next level of online leagues. Insert Joe Colosimo.
Joe, an original NOBA GM, took over a once highly regarded league and reinvented NOBA, introducing OOTP online leaguers to NOBA 2.0. Along with Tony Cepparulo, Joe and the other managers recaptured the original NOBA greatness and then blazed a trail to uncharted territory in online leagues. With a diligent application process, a steady eye on transactions and activity, a constantly yammering group chat on AIM, and constant communication NOBA 2.0 has once again reached the upper echelon of OOTP online leagues.
Our general managers are a colorful mix of sarcasm, savvy, dazzling wit, creative trading, and constant out of the box thinking. This blend of gentleman is what keeps NOBA on the forefront of OOTP. They appreciate the thrill of savoring every moment of the league. Need assistance regarding the game? Fire off your question and wait for multiple answers from all angles. When Joe declares “sim time” on the group chat page on AIM you can almost hear the GM’s bounce with giddy anticipation. They respect the agony of going 2-5 and relish their victories with each sim. In NOBA, you earn the right to gleefully mock those you beat, and eat multiple slices of humble pie when your “The Trade of all Trades” goes awry. NOBA is all knowing.
Currently we are in the midst of the 2016 season where the standings reflect that only a few are out of the running. To give you an idea about the competitive balance in the league, the past four World Series Champions have been the San Diego Padres, Kansas City Royals, San Francisco Giants, and Los Angeles Angels. We are in the final phase of having a brand new glistening web site where the functions are limitless. Want to post a column about how your team is flat out awesome? The forum is there for you to post away...and be replied to. NOBA is bowing up and the time to get in is now. There are a few open spots that will be filled shortly and the teams available are the defensive minded Tampa Bay Rays, prospect loaded Houston Astros, prospect loaded Toronto Blue Jays, and the rebuilding Oakland A’s.
It takes more than just a rapid simulation schedule though to thrive. What makes NOBA so special? Take a look for yourself
• Brand new website with chat room capabilities
• AIM Chat room where GM’s talk trade and trash
• Steady communication about what’s going on and coming up within NOBA
• All-Star and HOF voting
• A commissioner who is available, active, and adapts to what the league needs
• Complete GM Freedom. Flourish by YOUR abilities, struggle by YOUR mistakes.
• GM’s who will help a novice OOTP onliner get accustomed to how the league works.
• GM’s who will be active and offer assistance
• 90% export rate for each sim...that equates to constant activity
NOBA is the league for those who want to go head on into a challenge with a smile on their face. It’s fun when you’re in first place. It’s frustrating when your small market owner wont open up his wallet in January. It’s hair-pullingly infuriating when teams over pay for a player “because they can”. It’s painfully glorious when you come out of nowhere to earn the Wild Card in September, only to lose in the LCS. NOBA has everything for every GM. I’d tell you more but I have to get back to my team..the Yankees just outbid me on a 38 year old watermelon tossing free agent pitcher because they knew I needed one for my playoff push..damn you Evil Empire.
GM testimonials:
“National Online Baseball Association (NOBA) is a league that delivers fast results. At five sims per week, each progressing seven days, you’ll quickly discover how well or adverse your decisions have fared. Commissioner Joe Colosimo regularly communicates important in-game events, he is always available to listen to GMs’ concerns, and is continuously looking toward improving the league. In all of the leagues that I’ve been a part of, I highly recommend joining NOBA.”
Kuruna (Padres GM)
"NOBA was the first online league I joined. All the GM's were very accepting and patient with my being a novice at this. Joe, the commissioner, was patient and very helpful in getting me up to speed. Now that I have a full season under my belt, I could not imagine being in a better or more enjoyable league. The GM's are entertaining, helpful, energetic, and most importantly quite active.The sims are fast paced, timely, and the commissioner does a great job of communicating all things NOBA to the league. No way I'm giving up my chair at this round table anytime soon."
JJ Parker
OOTP online league rookie.
Go to the National Online Baseball Association league Forums
About the Baseball Association League on GM Games
Written by GMgames.org
Lords of the Realm Series CONSTITUTION:
The Lords of the Realm Series was established to create a challenging and fun baseball league experience for using the OOTP 13 baseball simulation game. The fundamental premise behind this series is that to be successful the player (acting as the GM) must operate his/her franchise as a successful business (e.g. consistently turn a profit) while at the same time producing winning results on the field. The Lords of the Realm Series will be a severe test by creating strict limits financially under which a successful GM must field and maintain a highly competitive squad. The competition will be from other equally talented GMs. Each league in the Lords of the Realm Series may operate under slightly different baseball worlds, but the requirement to bring success to the field while maintaining a viable business will be constant.
OVERVIEW:
The Baseball Association League is built off the historical start to professional baseball. In the latter part of the 19th century, the National Association, National League, and American Association all started operations. The premise here is that the 16 teams that started out (no more than 1 team per city) and became professional baseball.
The Baseball Association League is the first of the Lords of the realm series and is set up to be a challenging and fun league at the GM level. While you can manage yourself, the league is set up to compete at the GM level. The league will have 16 teams, 8 teams will make the playoffs each season. No expansion is planned. Each GM will control what type of scout you want, hire the manager to get the most out of his team, hire coaches, determine scouting and player development strategies for the organization, and make player moves. The league will use the historical/fictional managers developed by Robert McGraw. These managers have the strategy settings pre-set. Thus you will want to hire a manager that fits the style of player you envision for the franchise. Individual managing/overriding the manager settings is allowed but not recommended. Squad, lineup and pitching settings are still done by the GM. The financial parameters each GM will have to manage will be very tight. To consistently succeed you must be better than your peers at both on and off field performance (e.g. win titles and make profits).
The league uses historical teams at the start of baseball, with fictional players and a set of historical players. The historical players used had to be in the majors for at least 4 years (no cup of coffee guys). Historical players will always start at 18 years of age (e.g. using the Spritze HS database). The historical players will come in at a rate of about 25% to the fictional players. Historical players arrive randomly.
Go to the Baseball Association League Forums
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