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underdog, I was going to start the association with 8 teams anyway... leaving room for (hopefully) any other GMs that would be interested in joining and playing. So if there are 5 real GMs and 3 AI ones, that works for me!

Now updated, the association looks like this:

• Miami Sharks - GM darkchu
• Norfolk Navigators - GM rmayer32
• Vancouver Orcas - GM jmsps2007
• Richmond Monuments - GM CBeasley37
• Greensboro Undead - GM underdogautopsy

A morbid lineup, but a fine one nonetheless!

This is how The National Hardball Association looks:

• Miami Sharks - GM darkchu
• Norfolk Navigators - GM rmayer32
• Vancouver Orcas - GM jmsps2007
• Richmond Monuments - GM CBeasley37
• Greensboro Undead - GM underdogautopsy
• Brooklyn Bluebirds - GM Primarch

There will still be 8 teams total- the above represents only those who will be managed by players. I'll let you all know once the message boards are up. One of the top issues to discuss are roster sizes. I like a nice, deep, healthy farm system so my preference is for 55- to 60-man rosters. What are your thoughts?

55-60 sounds good to me..

55 or 60 is fine with me frozen.

I, too, prefer a deep farm system, so 55-60 is good with me also.

Topic 1: Roster Sizes

We currently have 4 votes in favor of a large roster, 0 votes against. Voting deadline will be this weekend. The large roster planned is a 60-man roster.

Topic 2: Game Version

I have Puresim installed on 3 PCs: two have v1.51 one has CE 4, so I can go either way. Personally, I would prefer to play on CE 4 but I am open to your opinions.

What are your preferences?

NOTE: Please respond to this question off this thread-- other questions in their own thread.

Topic 3: Finances

In an effort to level the playing field (pun intended) I will have all teams with the same payroll amount. I was aiming for a $125-ish million payroll, or as close to it as the game would allow.

How does everyone feel about this amount (or something in close proximity to this amount)?

NOTE: Please respond to this question off this thread-- other questions in their own thread.

Topic 4: The DH Rule

If the association is structured with two leagues, one will have DH and the other will not. This will be determined randomly. I would prefer to go this route, as it will make it seem more MLB-ish. However, in order to support two leagues, the association requires a minimum of 12 teams, 6 in each league/division (and each division). With only 6 human-owned teams, that will leave 6 run by AI. That's more than I would have wanted, but it leaves plenty of room for late newcomers.

Alternately, if we went with the smaller association setup of 8 teams, only 2 will be AI-controlled. However, this means there is only 1 League and 2 Divisions. This is all well and good, but the DH rule is at a league-level, not a division level. Thus, if we go with the 2nd, smaller setup the DH rule would apply to everyone (because everyone would be in the same league).

Your thoughts?

NOTE: Please respond to this question off this thread-- other questions in their own thread.

Where do you respond since you have stated to respond off thread? I think it's best if everyone can state their points to everyone and not just one person. A better consensus.

Well, it seems I didn't phrase that correctly, what I meant was off the thread, as in directly responding to that thread. i.e. I was hoping that you would respond to Topic 1 as a reply to the Topic 1 thread, respond to Topic 2 off the 2 thread, etc.
 
However, now that I think about that, please disregard:
 
Respond to all topics in a single post if you would prefer...
 
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Is the interest still alive? I haven't had a response in any of the four topics. I would be happy to make the choices, but I was under the impression that you all wanted input, which I'm okay with.

Topic 1: Roster Sizes - 35, 55 or 60?
Topic 2: Game Version - v1.51 or CE 4?
Topic 3: Finances - Is $125mil a reasonable amount for all teams?
Topic 4: The DH Rule - DH in 1 of 2 leages, DH in the 1 and only league, or no DH at all?

Please submit your answers as soon as you are able.

Hey Frozen

I'm still looking forward to this league. Should be alot of fun.

Topic 1 - 55 or 60 is good with me
Topic 2 - my vote is for CE4
Topic 3 - $125 mil seems ok - I was thinking more like 100 or 110 to keep us on our toes.
Topic 4 - No DH

ORIGINAL: CBeasley37

Topic 3 - $125 mil seems ok - I was thinking more like 100 or 110 to keep us on our toes.

I was aiming for $100 mil too, but I'm not getting that figure as an option. I'll tweak the percentage a little more to see if I can come up with that.

I am still on board, but dont really have preferences regarding the choices, so whatever the group decides is best works for me.
 
 
Clay

1. 60 players
2. 1.51 I'm not in the mood purchase an upgrade.
3. I don't really care about the finances.
4. No DH

ORIGINAL: jmsps2007

2. 1.51 I'm not in the mood purchase an upgrade.

Just FYI, CE 4 (and it's predecessor Community Edition 1 through Community Edition 3) are free upgrades.

I'm sorry, I've been out of town for the past few days.

My preferences, though I'm okay with anything and am not going to suddenly withdraw or some nonsense if it goes a whole other way:

1) 55 or 60 roster size
2) I'm only familiar with 1.51 but I'd be willing to upgrade to CE 4 and give it a go; I just might have a slight learning curve depending upon the changes.
3) I could agree with CBeasley on something a bit less than $125 mil. But I'm not very concerned about it one way or the other at all.
4) I'd prefer either DH in only one of two leagues or no DH at all.

No real preferences for me, I'm good with the majority.

Hello, everyone!

Well, here you have it-- these are the results. I'll have the association created and uploaded shortly. I'll pass on the URL once that's done.

Topic 1: Roster Sizes - 60!
Topic 2: Game Version - CE4!
Topic 3: Finances - $100mil!
Topic 4: The DH Rule - No DH! Pitchers, start swinging them bats!