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#60546	08/20/2018 9:22:12 am	May 14th, 2037
maglor1 Joined: 08/20/2018 Posts: 2 Inactive	Hey guys, I just joined this game today. Seems like a great game with an awesome community. It is really complex though. Do you guys have any tips for beginners? Are there any glaring issues with my team?(there probably are)

#60552	08/21/2018 7:25:13 am	May 17th, 2037
Rock777 Joined: 09/21/2014 Posts: 9599 Haverhill Halflings III.1	As a team down in VI, you want to focus on your younger guys. The 25/26 year old guys on your team will be part of your teams core, while guys over 30 are mostly expendable. That said, some of the existing players are not great. Barrera may have some value as a defensive backup, but really can't hit at all. Sims looks a bit better offensively, but without any hitting reports I would be cautious. Also not really good enough defensively. Cook has no hitting scout reports which is really unforgivable for an OF. Here are some links that can be helpful: Fielder Replacement Settings Rough defensive guidelines Pitcher Roles When to listen to the AI Scouting report value ranges Projecting Players Projecting Managers Draft Pools Guide to Drafting for Positions Finances

#60553	08/21/2018 7:51:15 am	May 17th, 2037
Rock777 Joined: 09/21/2014 Posts: 9599 Haverhill Halflings III.1	Also, be aware of growth rates and player advancement rate when you are signing new players. Players usually advance at a fairly even rate ~2 years per level, but each player is a little different. If the AI recommendation is Rookie Ball for a 22 year old, he isn't ever going to truly be ready for the majors. You want your guys to be at least in AAA by the time they are 25. Each player has different skill growth patterns, so it can be difficult to judge skill growth. Many players grow very slowly until they are 21. But if you see a 22 year old player is only gain 3 points a year, and he still only has 50 SI, consider that he may never reach his potential. Many players never reach their potential. For a 14 you may not care because he may still make a good player even if he doesn't reach his potential, but consider how long it will take for the guy to be useful. There does not appear to be any value in leaving a 27 year old in AAA (except possibly for position training). They are probably better off sitting the bench in the majors.