Finding a balance

[bryce]

Really?

Last time I checked your batting was about 35 and bowling 25...

yeah but i'm not on any of the leading runs or wicket-taking lists or anything like that, that said in my original signup form my average was 20 batting and 15 bowling which was my real life averages

 

[RigorMortis]

All I can say is that if I knew that just about every other rookie would exaggerate their stats at the beginning of this season, then I would have to. I think it's crap when you see a guy like Loc come in, give himself a huge batting rating and then proceed to batter a whole bunch of runs, while the guys who were more realistic about their "ability" have been watching from the pavillion for most of the season...

I agree something has to be done, but then what do you do when a whole batch of players leave at the end of any particular season? Would the overall quality of the sim suffer from a lack of talent?

 

[tassietiger]

sorry if u find 45 over the top, and i'll officially declare that i would not mind if you chose to do something involving take my skill down...

 

[KennyD]

sorry if u find 45 over the top, and i'll officially declare that i would not mind if you chose to do something involving take my skill down...

Thats good, coz 45 is definitely over the top.

I came on as a specialist batsmen with 31 for batting and about 54 for bowling.

 

[age_master]

i became a specialist batsman in season 2 with a batting ave of 28

 

[Robertinho]

I initially put my batting average to 54 but it was lowered to 40 as a specialist batsmen. Hey! Red needed a good rookie..

But yes, I think these are great ideas, and Loc should have his average put to 20 and SR to 200 (hey, makes it interesting)

 

[KennyD]

i became a specialist batsman in season 2 with a batting ave of 28

Yeah, I mean thats good, thats nice and modest, good for the game, and then allows a new player to have to establish themselves and move their stats up through the seasons.

*wishes I had joined up in season 2*

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Really?

Last time I checked your batting was about 35 and bowling 25...

He averages less than 30 with the bat.

 

[bryce]

He averages less than 30 with the bat.

hey..

 

[Nate]

I came on as a specialist batsmen with 31 for batting and about 54 for bowling.

i became a specialist batsman in season 2 with a batting ave of 28

i am also modest.

cant remember mine, but knowing me probably something ridiculous

 

[age_master]

Yeah, I mean thats good, thats nice and modest, good for the game, and then allows a new player to have to establish themselves and move their stats up through the seasons.

*wishes I had joined up in season 2*

i signed up as an all rounder though never really bowled much and became a batsman (with an occasional bowl and occasional wicket keep)

IRL im a better bowler than batsman too

 

[Robertinho]

IRL I have only played one or two proper matches, but I have trained alot.. (Not because of being unselected, but games being washed out!)

I consider myself an allrounder.. an offspinner/medium bowler and an aggressive batter.. My offspinners have taken a turn for the better But yeah, I am completely unlike my signup stats.

 

[Loony BoB]

IRL I only got into cricket at around the age of 13/14 and was badly injured when I was 15, so I'm not allowed to play competitive cricket. When having fun at school or something, though, I was said to be an okay spin and seam bowler, a fast but shoddy fielder and a decent batsman who although could get runs steadily, had trouble when it came to hitting sixes.

 

[marc71178]

i became a specialist batsman in season 2 with a batting ave of 28

I seem to remember my initial sign up said I was like McGrath (A)

 

[Loony BoB]

Debut FC season stats for famous Australian players.

		Bat Rank		Bowl Rank	Field Rank	Season	Players	Matches
		Runs Scored	Average	Wickets	Average	Dismissals	Season	Players	Matches
Waugh S		50th		46th	49th	51st	16th		1984-85	116	5 Matches
Waugh M		58th		72nd	31st	29th	26th		1985-86	113	6 Matches
Warne S		67th		58th	30th	47th	91st		1991-92	111	Only played one game in debut season - 2nd season used - 6 Matches
Healy I		52nd		42nd	-	-	8th		1987-88	112	Only played one game in debut season - 2nd season used - 4 Matches
Ponting R	7th		6th	-	-	22nd		1992-93	115	10 Matches
Border A	49th		51st	44th	30th	21st		1976-77	93	4 Matches
Hayden M	1st		7th	-	-	33rd		1991-92	111	10 Matches
Langer J	19th		17th	-	-	39th		1991-92	111	7 Matches
McGrath G	102nd		100th	11th	2nd	-		1992-93	115	5 Matches
Lehmann D	22nd		26th	-	-	48th		1988-89	112	Only played one game in debut season - 2nd season used - 7 Matches

Just for my own reference and anyone else who might be interested.

 

[age_master]

so.... whats the boards opinion on this matter???

 

[Mr Mxyzptlk]

Nothing can be done this season, as this season's rookies would then have an unfair advantage over new rookies. Players will be compensated for past experience when an "Experience points" plan comes into effect.

 

[Nate]

thought id post this here...

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To Liam, Lord, Important People (Steds), I propose that a statement is issued with regards to this situation. Itd be great if you could talk to All-rounders currently in the system and ask them to become a specialist. Obviously you dont have to make anyone do it, but I think if you formally put foward the request, a lot of people would take up the offer. I would quite like this WHOLE THING to be as realistic as possible, and I really liked the addition of the Coach (even though Richard, you havent done a huge lot, I like having you around ) and the fact that we have real player names.
I find it rather UN-realistic having practically everyone in the team being able to bowl. Id also imagine that specialists (like myself) would be annoyed (ever so slightly ) that they dont get that much of a bowl. I am very happy that I have been given a huge opportunity with the ball the last two season. But I dont think everyone is getting a fair shot at it. I guess this arguement is rather biased towards me and my bowling friends, but then again, everyone HAS to bat.
When I signed up, I had a batting average of just below 20 I think, but my batting has not prospered much at all (average of 4 this season)... and I dont care! Its awesome being a bunny, it makes me grateful for every run I get Seriously, even though in real life I average now 17 with the bat, I quite like being not as successful with the bat, its a different role and a fun one.
Obviously, if you really want to be an all-rounder, go ahead! The CWXI needs you! But we cant all be all-round spectaculars!

So yea, to all all-rounders in the CW, I issue you with an un-official proposal to drop a skill, or at least decrease it somewhat, to make this a more fun, and realistic experience for all

 

[age_master]

anyone new to it all should read through the rest of the thread too

 

[thewizard1o1]

Where did all the smilies go?