Rather than focus on leagues, I think it might make more sense to make this more about playing sports games online to take our focus off why so many of us are at home so much now.
Leagues are still a part of that, but so is grouping up and racing around in Forza Horizon, using our various MyPlayer modes in various sports games to get some pick-up games going in basketball, hockey, and soccer, which are great ways to play with friends rather than against them. Or it can be an arcade game, a text-based sim. There are a lot of options.
My original focus was leagues, because, as sports fans, that is what we are missing. But I'd rather drive more options and more ways to play. For me, this is about finding other ways to occupy my mind besides tracking the news. And while we can still easily talk sports with friends online, the sports worth talking about are dwindling.
It would be fun if we had a few different games going, and have that generate some sports talk.
This sounds good in theory. I'm having a heck of a time balancing remote work, kids, not letting the house devolve into mess and trying to be a good partner.
When and how much would folks be wanting to play?
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I’m god awful at sports games, but do love playing them!
OOTP online leagues require only a small time investment from players, though it’s possible to put a lot of time in. My impression is that it’s pretty time consuming for the league commissioner though, even if they aren’t going to a Prederick-level of awesome write ups around the game. I’d be up for joining in as a player, if there is someone who has the time and energy to take on the commissioner role.
I own NBA 2k on the PC. I mostly do single player things there, but If some sort of pick-up night was arranged I’d jump in for that.
Is there cross platform for any of this?
GWJ plays a lot of casual Rocket League with people on PC, Switch, or PS4.
If we can do the same with 2k hoops or something that might be nice. Admittedly I haven't got the game the last 2 years but I do miss it.
My impression is that it’s pretty time consuming for the league commissioner though, even if they aren’t going to a Prederick-level of awesome write ups around the game.
I don't remember even putting in that much work. XD
I remember setting up a OOTP league is a little bit complicated, but if people are interested in one, I'd be interested, potentially even being commish again.
So you'll play anything but FIFA?
I would be up for something, although not really in a place to buy new games at the moment. I have a few older maddens and anything that is on game pass.
Am definitely up for casual. Up for playing what the group is most interested in.
absurddoctor wrote:My impression is that it’s pretty time consuming for the league commissioner though, even if they aren’t going to a Prederick-level of awesome write ups around the game.
I don't remember even putting in that much work. XD
I remember setting up a OOTP league is a little bit complicated, but if people are interested in one, I'd be interested, potentially even being commish again.
I'd be interested - and I can't be relegated to AAA. That is right, isn't it ?
Prederick wrote:absurddoctor wrote:My impression is that it’s pretty time consuming for the league commissioner though, even if they aren’t going to a Prederick-level of awesome write ups around the game.
I don't remember even putting in that much work. XD
I remember setting up a OOTP league is a little bit complicated, but if people are interested in one, I'd be interested, potentially even being commish again.
I'd be interested - and I can't be relegated to AAA. That is right, isn't it ?
;)
Despite how much the Marlins deserve to be, no.
absurddoctor wrote:My impression is that it’s pretty time consuming for the league commissioner though, even if they aren’t going to a Prederick-level of awesome write ups around the game.
I don't remember even putting in that much work. XD
I remember setting up a OOTP league is a little bit complicated, but if people are interested in one, I'd be interested, potentially even being commish again.
As a player and the just reader, it certainly looked like a lot of work!
I could play something tomorrow night? Kids go to bed ~730 Pacific and as long as I am not being roped in to Tiger King ep 2, I could give something a shot?
730PDT is 930CDT. Or are you in AK?
On for 730 PDT. Downloading 2K20 since it's on GamePass.
I have FH4 installed. Don't know any of those play modes but I'll give em a shot!
All good.
It really will be cool to get some others rolling and balancing out all the social isolation. Thanks for pushing this!
I've been playing FH4 a tiny bit, it's a a fun game. Only right at the start (just got to autumn) so only have like 2 cars.
So how many people would be interested in an online OOTP 21 league?
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