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| #41500 | 11/05/2016 1:51:51 am | ||
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AssumedPseudonym Joined: 10/26/2016 Posts: 1130 Deerfield Beach Rats V.7 
| Basically, which is a more reliable barometer? I've seen 11 POT players scouted as "good" potential, and 12 POT players scouted as "above average." Which should I really be believing, here? | ||
| #41503 | 11/05/2016 4:24:13 am | ||
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MukilteoMike Joined: 08/09/2014 Posts: 3294 Inactive 
| Unless you hear from Steve, everyone's answer is merely a guess. Personally, I believe the overall numerical potential is what's important, not the descriptive word. Months ago someone else theorized that the verbage used is generated before the numbers. I was instantly converted and am a believer. | ||
| #41505 | 11/05/2016 5:37:19 am | ||
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Rock777 Joined: 09/21/2014 Posts: 9599 Haverhill Halflings III.1 
| I think they are both important. Suppose the verbiage in generated first. Then SI POTs are created based on the verbiage. Then you apply some fog of war by having some guys under or over rated (which is shown in their SI and possibly in their POT). I think an 11 POT with "good" potential is much more likely to be under rated and max out at the full extent of a POT 11, then a POT 11 with "above average" potential. In other words, it is entirely possible that a "good" POT 11 actually has more SI (and better hidden traits) than an "above average" POT 12. | ||
| #41509 | 11/05/2016 8:50:50 am | ||
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wuggla Joined: 05/10/2013 Posts: 1059 Colorado Springs Vultures VI.28 
| Agrees with rock777 the verbage is a strong indicator. A player will max out at POT or exceed it. like a below avg 11 might just make 89 SI but a none comment will be 91 SI above avg will be like 93 SI a good will be 95 SI a very good 11 will bust to a 12 POT thats my thoughts |
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| #41510 | 11/05/2016 10:47:56 am | ||
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admin Joined: 01/27/2010 Posts: 4985 Administrator 
| It sort of depends...potential is a measure over projected value. But sometimes it can be misleading is accuracy and skill distribution may not always be optimal (ie. 1B with a great arm). Steve |
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