JoeRudi26 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 [align=center][/align] BEYOND THE IVY is actually a 2001 Documentary Film that explores the people and the neighborhood that surround one of baseball's most famous and traditional ballparks. From the Waveland Avenue rooftops to the bleachers, and to the very field that Ernie Banks and Billy Williams honed their Hall of Fame skills. I stumbled across this film one day, and decided it's meaning was one which could be interperated in more ways than one. I had been thinking about doing a Cubs Dynasty for a long time, and this name was more than fitting. For the first time in my life, and many, MANY baseball games throughout, I've always played my seasons with the A's. Year in, and year out. But as a kid growing up in Indiana, the Cubs were always on TV in the summer, and it was always easy for me to follow them through the season. So this year, I've decided to play a season with the Cubs. I play all my games manually, and I try to keep my rosters as accurate as possible. I make the real life trades, but obviously I can't control real life injuries, so I'm left to try and do what I can with what I have. I wouldn't have it any other way. This Dynasty is a culmination of countless hours in Photoshop, of which I still have TONS to learn, and alot of hours simply playing the game. My main interest (other than the game itself) is creating pre and post game overlays, all of which I've made (and named) on my own, but still have the flare of an ESPN style format. So as you can imagine, when True's puts out a new overlay, I'm probably the first one downloading it. I had originally planned to start this dynasty on Opening Day, but somehow I managed to get ahead of schedule, so I decided to go ahead and start posting. So here it is, I hope you have as much fun following it as I have had creating it. [align=center]Difficulty - All-Star Fielding - Manual Batting View - 5 Other Angle Fielding View - True's Ariel 5 Strikezone - Off Hot/Cold Zones - Off Pitch Cursor - On Hitters Eye - Off Rosters - UR8.1 Standard Sliders - Pared's, Hoops27, Mine Datafile - Trues, Mine Unis - KC's Total MLB Uniform Pack v1.17 Stadiums - Big O, Pirate, Others Overlays and Field Graphics - Trues Spungo's Gloves raindelay7's Universal Grass Changer Cyberfaces - Jogar and Others *Thanks to all, and to all I missed*[/align] [align=center]*2007 Chicago Cub 25 Man Roster[/align] [align=center]Starting Rotation[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]Starters[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]Long Relief[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]Middle Relief[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]Set Up[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]Closer[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]Catchers[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]Infielders[/align] [align=center] [/align] [align=center]Outfielders[/align] [align=center][/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgbaseball Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Deciding to have Kerry Wood in the rotation and Pie on the bench? I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 [align=center]Depth Chart[/align] [align=center][/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 [align=center]2007 April Schedule[/align] [align=center][/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaptorQuiz Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Even though this dynasty is for the hated Cubbies - I have to say - these are some of the most fantastic intro graphics I've seen in a loooooong time. Amazing work, sir, and keep up the good work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 [align=center]Opening Day Lineups[/align] [align=center]Chicago Cubs @ Cincinnati Reds [/align] [align=center][/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 Lou Piniella - After pitching lights out during spring training, and the fact that he's healthy for now, there was no doubt in my mind Kerry (Wood) earned his spot in the rotation. With him and Mark both healthy, we're actually in pretty good shape to start the season. We're expecting to rotate Cliff (Floyd) and Alfonso out in left, with Felix getting some time in the outfield too, and we'll definately be keeping our eye on Pagan if we can't get things panned out. It's hard to keep a bat like his (Floyd) out of the lineup. After spring training I think we've made the right decisions, but we won't hesitate to bring some guys up if we're not getting the job done. [align=center]Game 1 Results [/align] [align=center]Cubs Batting[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]Cubs Pitching[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]Reds Batting[/align] [align=center][/align] [align=center]Reds Pitching[/align] [align=center][/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted March 22, 2007 Author Share Posted March 22, 2007 [align=center]Post Game Highlights (April 2) Daily Standings Tracker (NL Central) [/align] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac51 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Are u sure, that you start a season with 4(!!!) left-handed relivers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro23 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 As a diehard Cubbie, I must say... simply amazing work man. Adding this to my list of Dynasties that I follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgiantsflgators Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Most beautiful presentation ever. Good luck sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliesphan18 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Simply the best dynasty presentation I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RmembrZito75 Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Wow, an amazing dynasty. ::Tips hat off:: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 This is truly amazing man. There is no limit to what you can do with Photoshop huh? Unbeliable. The highlight board is truly amazing. My god this is amazing. Oh and by the way, I think I will be following this dynasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiberger Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Awesome! Count me in on this one! Your style of presentation really makes the rest of us look like amateurs. ;-) btw, *Thanks to all, and to all I missed* You're welcome. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanzarelli Posted March 22, 2007 Share Posted March 22, 2007 Awesome start so far Mr. JR26. This is by far one of the best dynasties based on presentation. I will be really upset if you don't keep up with it, haha. Very nice though, and I will definitely be following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dom2662 Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 This is amazing JR. I remember that sweet A's dynasty you had going a while back and it was simply amazing. Good luck JR and its good to see you. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 Thanks for all the comments (and compliments) guys. Like I said, this has been a 'work in progress' for a few months now, and I'm already about a month ahead of schedule, so hopefully this helps me to sustain the Dynasty throughout the season. I'm almost to May in my schedule, and it's starting to get pretty interesting with Sweet Lou at the helm. Thanks again, and hopefully you all will enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEOLINK Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 wow all this in photoshop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 You were not joking when you said you have really been working on a new design/layout for a dynasty for sometime. This is just unbelievably great. JR, if you have some more ideas that you are NOT going to be using for your dynasty could you maybe provide me with that info :smile: . Whatever ideas I have now doesn't even compare to what you have done with this. I gotta tell you, you have pretty much turned the dynasty forums into a one man show :cool: . Great job man . Keep these pre-game/post-game reports coming. They are wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 wow all this in photoshop? All in Photoshop, but like I said, I'm nowhere near where I want to be. I see room for tons of improvement. The statistical part of the game (to me) is the most important, and definately the most difficult when planning multiple layouts that are to coincide with it's respective game. *time of game *date *accurate stats, and so on I haven't been able to get the SavReader going yet, but again I've not had alot of time to mess with it. When I do, I'll incorporate it into the Dynasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 You were not joking when you said you have really been working on a new design/layout for a dynasty for sometime. This is just unbelievably great. JR, if you have some more ideas that you are NOT going to be using for your dynasty could you maybe provide me with that info :smile: . Whatever ideas I have now doesn't even compare to what you have done with this. I gotta tell you, you have pretty much turned the dynasty forums into a one man show :cool: . Great job man . Keep these pre-game/post-game reports coming. They are wonderful. I'm seriously not trying to 'outdo' anyone, or turn this into a one man show redsox. When I was a kid, (and before baseball video games) I would spends hours upon hours with colored pencils, pretty much doing the same thing I do now. It's the game of baseball that inspires me, not necessarily all the artwork. Although the more I learn, the more fun I have with it. And by any means if you can take some of my ideas and incorporate them into your own, feel free to do so. Your Dynasty is rolling along, please keep it going. I'm still following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsox Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I'm seriously not trying to 'outdo' anyone, or turn this into a one man show redsox. When I was a kid, (and before baseball video games) I would spends hours upon hours with colored pencils, pretty much doing the same thing I do now. It's the game of baseball that inspires me, not necessarily all the artwork. Although the more I learn, the more fun I have with it. And by any means if you can take some of my ideas and incorporate them into your own, feel free to do so. Your Dynasty is rolling along, please keep it going. I'm still following. JR, I am sorry about the comment I made. I just meant for it be a joke and nothing more :smile: . I just wanted to express how great this dynasty looks that all. Once again, great job. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeRudi26 Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 JR, I am sorry about the comment I made. I just meant for it be a joke and nothing more :smile: . I just wanted to express how great this dynasty looks that all. Once again, great job. Take care. No need to apolgize, redsox. I didn't take it that way. I just wanted everyone to know that I enjoy reading the other Dynasties too. Always have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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