Sim 15: August 21st thru August 31st

Funny part is you guys see tanking as a easy way to win. But who has tanked and won ? I was a noob and changed my strategy 3 times in 9 years and my guys stayed healthy. My final strategy worked but my success had lots to do with ootp luck. I did a study and 6 other owners tried to tank and build the same time i did and they all failed. It is a terrible strategy to be honest.

Less rules the better

Agree 100%

My post had nothing to do with you fwiw.

I agree that tanking isn't a solid strategy. It can be successful, but requires a lot of luck and well-timed moves.

The pro/reg rules came after the Nippon was added so it's not like they were always tied to the hip. The pro/reg rules came about to combat tanking first and foremost though it did provide the opportunity for Nippon guys to get in the MLB. Personally, I think the 5 year rule has caused more harm than good so I don't have any problem with getting rid of it.

And why'd you tag drifter in this post?

Again, the post was less about tanking and more about Nippon and the clarity of said rules. There is the grey area of "if someone is tanking," then there will be a reassessment. While the five year rule has caused issues, they pale in comparison to issues this kind of ambiguity can bring to the table. I've seen it first hand in many leagues.

Drifter was tagged because we've been discussing the general direction of the site and the possibility of a 2nd league (which Nippon could be spun off into). Also, he's basically responsible for the trajectory of the site at this point, and we both agree this league is paramount to the success of TSO.

Cool Steve no worries.

I agree with your point for the most part I Peench

The heart of the 5 year rule will be put in place somehow, but until we figure out the best way to do this without teams mortgaging the future for the next GM it is suspended.