turma Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 How this dynasty is played : I will play only with the character I've created. I will manage/simulate every game and at bat where the character isn't either pitching or hitting. As you might notice, I have gained inspiration from a few movies to spice this up. Didn't feel like doing an ordinary dynasty either. Hope you like it! Feel free to suggest new ideas. Settings : Difficulty - All-Star Sliders - Own Rosters - Ultimate Rosters v.7.2. + MVP 06 mod (waiting for next release before starting MLB action) Thomas Williams was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles. His mother had problems with alcohol and that caused a bitter divorce between Thomas' mother and father when Thomas himself was five. Williams picked up the game of baseball at the age of 10 beside basketball and football. He starred in his High School team but never got into any college due to his background. As a youngster, Thomas hanged with the wrong people that forced him to take part in some actions that would limit his chances in life later on. Williams had always been a power pitcher. As a matter of fact, his fastball was the only thing he ever had in life. After High School Williams worked and tried to make a living out of low-paid jobs. He continued to throw the baseball by himself, developing his fastball. Now at the age of 23, four years after High School, Williams is stronger and tougher and he wants to get where he wanted to be as a child : pitching in the Major League. There are huge obstacles to overcome, though. His background has scared away many recruiters. He also hasn't played on a competitive level since High School. Williams also doesn't have a big selection of pitches, mainly just his fastball. This is a story of a man trying to beat the impossible and silence the doubters that will step to him on the way to potential greatness. Williams is headed for the tryouts for the Athletics, Giants, Dodgers and Angels, since these teams are close to Williams' residence. Player info: Name : Thomas Williams Height : 6'4'' Weight : 200 Position : Starting Pitcher Throws : Right Bats : Right Jersey Number : 29 Pitches at the start of the dynasty : 100mph fastball, lacks accuracy 88mph changeup, very weak 83mph curveball, sucks, can't use it Other skills : Miserable hitter Pretty quick due to basketball background Lacks fielding skills, not much experience under pressure This guy is a total mystery. The only info about him dates a few years back to his high school career, not much to tell. He has a good fastball but his changeup is too weak to be used constantly. He can't hit. Hasn't played for a few years. Don't expect too much out of the guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turma Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 Pitch selection history Pitche selection at the start of the dynasty 4-Seam Fastball - 96 Curveball - 55 Changeup - 60 Pitches improved since beginning: Curveball - 55 to 60 Pitches added since beginning: Cutter - 69 Team history Stockton Ports (A) - 2006 Sacramento Rivercats (AAA) - 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turma Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 The first tryout I went to was the Dodgers' tryout, naturally. But they never called my name, so I never got a chance to show my stuff. The other guys there were pretty good though, I don't know if I could have competed against them. The exact same thing happened with the Angels. In San Francisco I got called and boy was I nervous to walk on the mound, it had been a long time. I wanted to try my curveball first, just to see if I could still deliver it. The ball dropped about five feet in front of the plate to the dirt. I must've looked real stupid on that one, because the old fat guy told me to leave the mound right after that, I didn't even get a chance to show them my heater! The Athletics tryout was the best one, I started with my fastball and they looked pretty impressed, so I threw a dozen of them. The I tried my changeup and it missed the plate and got away from the catcher. I remembered having better control than that. Well, after the tryout one of the old guys, scouts or something came up to me and said that most of my pitches were 97mph and one clocked 100mph! I was like what the... I remember bringing it over 90 but over 100? Well they promised to give me a call after a couple of days, I'm pretty excited about that. If they decide to pass on me, I'll probably have to go all the way north to try for the Mariners or something. I would like to give the character a unique cyberface and portrait but so far I haven't been succesful. The photoshop part is easy for me, only the exporting into the game part gives me trouble. If someone can give me useful advice, I'd be very thankful. I already have a face I would use, it's a same one I have used in NBA Live series as a custom player. Feel free to comment on this dynasty. The first gameplay action will take place Saturday, depending on the team Williams will be inserted on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ball Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Sounds interesting I might follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Seems interesting. I'll be following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom2662 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Pretty neat. I'll follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Unit Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Awesome idea. You have my full support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northpaw Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 are you going to make new posts or just update the top ones?....that might be easier, just date theem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matroska Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I agree with Dunit, great idea, ill be following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEOLINK Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Yes finally something new, ill follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punchout Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Yea you have a follower in me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myztery Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I'm following. Good idea. Very original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myk13 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 ill follow, how come you didnt try out for San Diego? Sounds like you want to play in the west Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYM Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I'll pay for this guys plane tickets to New York if he wants to give it a go for the Mets. Good read, I'll be following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJEagles Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Very cool idea...I will follow....it's like reading a book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turma Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 Thanks for the positive feedback :yeah: I'll have the first game action updated on Saturday. I'll probably post updates by posting new replies and updating one of the one's above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tejdog1 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I'll pay for this guys plane tickets to New York if he wants to give it a go for the Mets. Good read, I'll be following. We already have this guy. His name is Matthew Lindstrom and he can't get AA hitters out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaptorQuiz Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 This is very interesting. I'll definately follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northpaw Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 raptor, off toppic but ....what about stan musial...mcgwire is equally a cardinal and an A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turma Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 I was at the Mariners' tryout yesterday and at the Padres' today. They both went great. Both teams' staff liked my fastball and said that they will call me during a couple of days. So now it seems I have a chance with Oakland, Seattle and San Diego. I sure hope some of those teams give me a call, I've used all my money on these trips and I sure don't feel like traveling to New York or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaptorQuiz Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 raptor, off toppic but ....what about stan musial...mcgwire is equally a cardinal and an A I was goin' for the more "modern" era players - otherwise there's a whole ton of people you would have to include (musial, schoendeist, gibson, etc)... as for McGwire - his 70-homerun season definately made him a face of the Cardinals franchise... now - BACK TO TOPIC... ...I like the idea of the blog, etc. I like even more how this already seems "interactive" - somebody suggests San Diego, and he tries out! :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathies_dane Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I am defently following this one...And i also like that he is interactive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turma Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 I can't seem to export the cyberface and portrait into the game. I have the portrait picture, the alpha picture, and the cyberface (using Jermaine Dye's headshape), so if someone is willing to convert them into working fsh files, I would greatly appreciate that. Otherwise I'll settle with a generic face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleMo Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 double click on the index file i believe. then use Kraw's Installer Thingee to install the 2 files. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroEric Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 He'd have a good chance of making the Astros, who went from having the best to the worst pitching in baseball this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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