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Scouts?
Feb 11, 2015 21:58:44 GMT -5
Post by David_ExposGM on Feb 11, 2015 21:58:44 GMT -5
Not trying to stir the pot but I noticed:
A) The existing rules suggest Scouts/Coaching is not used B) Many teams have Scouts (mine included) so that suggests they are being used C) Some teams do not currently have Scouts? D) Others have just seen their Scouts depart (usually they won't come back - hope you didn't like them)
To clarify, we are using Scouts? And we are responsible, simply in-game for hiring, firing and "extending" them? And would those extensions also require Zevin (I doubt it, but just asking to clarify).
Thanks!
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Scouts?
Feb 12, 2015 6:12:10 GMT -5
Post by Sean..Mariners GM on Feb 12, 2015 6:12:10 GMT -5
Scouting is turned on only for international scouting. You control hiring and firing. It was implemented a few seasons ago because of teams having an excess amount of cash. Some teams do not use scouts because they don't want to waste the money on what some people say that the scout rarely finds a player worth having in your international complex.
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Scouts?
Feb 12, 2015 11:05:12 GMT -5
Post by David_ExposGM on Feb 12, 2015 11:05:12 GMT -5
Scouting is turned on only for international scouting. You control hiring and firing. It was implemented a few seasons ago because of teams having an excess amount of cash. Some teams do not use scouts because they don't want to waste the money on what some people say that the scout rarely finds a player worth having in your international complex. Thanks Sean! Another thing the rules should reflect, of course.I wasn't aware the Scouts could be specifically targeted in that way (international complex). I do have a Scout in LA. Are there general guidelines then as to how one would utilize the Scout in-game? - Turn up the cash? - Turn up JUST the International slider 100%? I, for example, plan to treat my Scout as a "Scout" as in a solo game (or other online league that uses them) and put money into him and also set the sliders to also focus on other areas. Is that NOT the way to go??? Just want to be on the same page as the veteran GM's in PBL and not waste my time and cash... And now is the time to figure that out as the sliders and money for scouting can be set off-season.
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Post by Dustin Ackley on Feb 12, 2015 11:18:53 GMT -5
Put international scouting at 100%. If you put a % into other areas it won't help any
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Scouts?
Feb 12, 2015 11:28:39 GMT -5
Post by David_ExposGM on Feb 12, 2015 11:28:39 GMT -5
Put international scouting at 100%. If you put a % into other areas it won't help any And will the cash amount make a difference?
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Post by Dustin Ackley on Feb 12, 2015 11:29:58 GMT -5
Im not sure. In theory the more money you put in, the more your scout will travel? I dont know thats really the case or not tho. Im not very familiar with scouting in OOTP
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Scouts?
Feb 12, 2015 11:30:14 GMT -5
Post by Commish_Ron on Feb 12, 2015 11:30:14 GMT -5
The theory is with more cash your scout might find higher quality IFAs. Kind of like with player development it is hard to be sure what the actual impact is.
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Scouts?
Feb 12, 2015 11:33:23 GMT -5
Post by David_ExposGM on Feb 12, 2015 11:33:23 GMT -5
Thank you both. I may just pose a question on OOTP's forum to poll more players (and maybe a dev). Just want to make sure I'm using this mechanism in the most effective way this season - I can use all the help I can get!
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Post by Commish_Ron on Feb 12, 2015 11:37:22 GMT -5
P.S. Props for all the questions. I imagine several of the other new GMs are benefiting from your posts. None of these things are specifically spelled out and there would be no other way for you to get the information. You are doing a great job of exposing where our documentation is lacking.
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Post by Tim_KCRoyalsGM on Feb 12, 2015 12:09:37 GMT -5
P.S. Props for all the questions. I imagine several of the other new GMs are benefiting from your posts. None of these things are specifically spelled out and there would be no other way for you to get the information. You are doing a great job of exposing where our documentation is lacking. Ron, you took the words right out of my mouth. Keep the questions coming. I am so pleased with our new gm's as you have been GREAT additions, and I have really appreciated your participation and perspective. Welcome again.
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Feb 12, 2015 16:01:49 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Feb 12, 2015 16:01:49 GMT -5
P.S. Props for all the questions. I imagine several of the other new GMs are benefiting from your posts. None of these things are specifically spelled out and there would be no other way for you to get the information. You are doing a great job of exposing where our documentation is lacking. Ron, you took the words right out of my mouth. Keep the questions coming. I am so pleased with our new gm's as you have been GREAT additions, and I have really appreciated your participation and perspective. Welcome again. Just posted this in another thread, before I saw this message. You are right!
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Scouts?
Feb 13, 2015 8:33:09 GMT -5
Post by David_ExposGM on Feb 13, 2015 8:33:09 GMT -5
Any chance I (and the rest of PBL - don't want any secret info) could find out how Scouts are set in the league?
Use Complete Scouting System - ON, obviously. Scouting Accuracy? All Player Ratings Displayed Relative To? Overall Based on AI Evaluation, Not Pure Ratings? Checked or Not? Overall Rating Based on Players, Not Positions? Checked or Not?
It might also be beneficial to know the setting for the Player Evaluations (but not as crucial - that can remain in the fog of war)? Ratings Weight % Current Year % Previous Year % 2 Years Ago %
* And any of this info (with Scouts on) could also probably become part of the rules in that area so that GM's are aware of how things are calculated by Scouts in PBL?
Thank you.
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