Intriguing Idea

[ljshorty89]

So, clearly, this is what I think about at work:

Personally, being a young'n, I enjoy playing my video games. Especially sports related games. So, naturally, right now, I'm into MLB 2k8. Now, I like playing with the Mets, but in order to make the game more entertaining for me, I came up with the following idea:

If anyone is interested, I would create myself and a certain amount(15-20 depending on interest level) of you guys, put us on a major league team, and see how it goes. Sounds boring, right? Wrong. I would play every game, and follow every game up with a game report. This report would vary. Some would be newspaper articles, some would be emails between fans, and some others would be fictional postgame happenings in the clubhouse.

I would frequently post statistics for every player, and if a person who is participating wants to see their stats in between updates, I could easily PM that to them. I can either make every player the youngest possible(age 16) and start in A ball, or make each player as the posters actual age(unless in the circumstance of a poster who is just flat out too old) and start in MLB. Players would not be maxed out, but they would be skilled, and would have high potential. I would obviously not expect great results in year one, but it could be fun down the road.

I would also include interactive parts. Players(posters-you guys) would be interviewed for some of the articles, and if you refuse, we could deal with that, much the way an arrogant player would....so you would have complete control over your players' attitude and decisions. You could complain about your playing time or w/e, demand a trade(i will probably be unwilling to trade you though), and down the road, I may even find a way for you to negotiate your own players' contracts.

So, basically, I would take MLB 2K8, and give you all a "First Person mode". Obviously, I would be the only one playing these games, but this could be something fun and interactive for a bunch of people on the forum.

Please let me know if you are interested, and if a large enough group of people are, I will post a sign up thread. Thanks!

[NYgiantsfan5689]

You have no life.

But sure. Sounds fun.

[Bon Bon]

LJ that seems like a great and fun idea. You would have to make me a shortstop though because i am only 5' and 105 pounds. I am right handed and have a rocket arm. No throwing like a girl for me. I also have speed. I could actually be a good centerfielder to. And you would have to make me a girl. I am not into the sex change thing.

[ljshorty89]

lol.
Kyle- Didn't you already know that?

Bon Bon- Yeah, I guess that's a little bit small for a 1B or Catcher, huh? That shouldn't be an issue though. Since you were among the first to respond, I was going to give you choice of position anyway.

[Bon Bon]

First girl in MLB. At least a game. You masy have to sit me out once or twice a month while I am PMSing.

[Izzy]

First girl in MLB. At least a game. You masy have to sit me out once or twice a month while I am PMSing.

Anyway, it should be fun. Count me in?

[ljshorty89]

Ok, there's only one computer at work, and I don't know if I'll get it on my next break. And after work, I'm going straight to the Mets game. So I am going to post the "Create A Player" form now. You can either post your filled out form here, or PM it, I don't care either way.

Name:
Height:
Weight:
Throws:
Bats:
Who does your batting stance resemble?

(Grade yourself 1-10)
Contact:
Power:
Speed:
Glove:
Arm:

For Pitchers only:
Who does your delivery resemble?
Pitches (in order of how good they are):
Fastball MPH (not real, in game):


If there are any uniform accesories (shades, eye black, armband, wristband, elbow guard, shoe color, glove color, glove style, etc) that you want special, please mention them. I can make these items almost any color you'd like.

[ljshorty89]

I'd also like you (when you send in your form) to copy this list and fill in what position you have taken. I am the second basemen. Here are the available positions:

C-
1B-
2B-ljshorty89
SS-
3B-
LF-
CF-
RF-

SP-
SP-
SP-
SP-
SP-

Closer-

If anyone wants to be a middle reliever, or something, I guess you can be.

[Izzy]

Since you stole my favorite position, I'm out. J/K, it's still your game anyway, u get to decide.

[NYgiantsfan5689]

stick me in at catcher please

[bwitty24]

Name: Brett Witrick
Height: 5'6"
Weight:125lbs
Throws: R
Bats: R
Who does your batting stance resemble? Not sure

(Grade yourself 1-10)
Contact:8
Power:3
Speed:9
Glove:8
Arm:8

For Pitchers only:
Who does your delivery resemble? David Cone
Pitches (in order of how good they are): Fastball (4 seam then 2 seam), Slider, Changeup, Curve
Fastball MPH (not real, in game):97


C-
1B-
2B-ljshorty89
SS-
3B-
LF-
CF-
RF-

SP- bwitty24
SP-
SP-
SP-
SP-

Closer-

[NYgiantsfan5689]

C- giantsfan5689
1B-
2B-ljshorty89
SS-
3B-
LF-
CF-
RF-

SP- bwitty24
SP-
SP-
SP-
SP-

Closer-

Name:
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 150
Throws: R
Bats: R
Who does your batting stance resemble? um...i'll get back to you on that one

(Grade yourself 1-10)
Contact: 9
Power: 2
Speed: 8
Glove: 10
Arm:7

[henks]

Since LJ took my position...I'll take SS

C- giantsfan5689
1B-
2B-ljshorty89
SS-henks
3B-
LF-
CF-bon bon
RF-

SP- bwitty24
SP-
SP-
SP-
SP-

Closer-
Name:Chris Henkel
Height: 5 10
Weight: 155
Throws: R
Bats: R
Who does your batting stance resemble? ????

(Grade yourself 1-10)
Contact:7
Power:5
Speed:9
Glove:10
Arm:9

Eye black, team color armbands half way up forearms on each arm, batting gloves, high socks, black spikes

and this is what i want my glove to look like....except i want the brown to be tan, and the grey to be black.

Link to glove

[Bon Bon]

Ok, there's only one computer at work, and I don't know if I'll get it on my next break. And after work, I'm going straight to the Mets game. So I am going to post the "Create A Player" form now. You can either post your filled out form here, or PM it, I don't care either way.

Name:Rachel Bonner
Height:5'
Weight:105
Throws:R
Bats:R
Who does your batting stance resemble? Jacoby Ellsbury

(Grade yourself 1-10)
Contact:9
Power:2
Speed:10
Glove:9
Arm:9



If there are any uniform accesories (shades, eye black, armband, wristband, elbow guard, shoe color, glove color, glove style, etc) that you want special, please mention them. I can make these items almost any color you'd like.

I would definetly have eye black. With pink wristbands. I will play Centerfield

[ljshorty89]

Izzy, if you'd like to join we do still have those other positions...