Seems I might have finally found a dynasty format that I can sustain for a bit, or at least this is the idea. Having done all of the typical DC-type things in this world I'm currently playing including moving teams around, screwing up histories and adding hella international leagues all over the world, it's currently 2061.
I've been using this save for a few OOTP versions, it started in 2024 where I retired all of MLB and refilled it with entirely fictional players of my own making, then gradually started adding international leagues to make it work for me more.
I'm starting a new OOTP dynasty with a twist - using a "Blitz" format (akin to chess) that transforms the game into something closer to real-time strategy.
Apparently I did this back in 2015, too.
Back then, it was fast-sim style so I played without injuries and I was aiming to get through an entire season in 15 minutes. I wouldn't do that now, I'm more interested in the strategy and also, I played the season with injuries now to create more randomness.
Instead of micromanaging every detail, I'll have just 6 moves per season
(15 minutes each)
The Format
- 6 moves per season (15 minutes each)
- High injury rates during regular season
- Talent Change Randomness: 150+
- Limited intervention creates organic storylines
- Both teams share the same move pool
TIME VIOLATION SYSTEM:*
First Violation:
- Lose next available move
- Highest rated healthy player suspended 30 days
Second Violation (Same Season):
- All penalties from first violation
- $10M budget penalty next season
- Must make a positive countermove for division rival
I'm planning to take over two teams, I was going to do both in MLB but ended up deciding not to. We'll be with the Cardinals and the San Juan team in the Federal League.
The St. Louis Cardinals(MLB)
- Last World Series: 2011
- 15 playoff appearances since 2023
- Only 2 division titles in that span
- Goal: Restore this storied franchise to its former glory
- No financial constraints besides the $150M salary cap
The San Juan Toucans(Federal League)
- Never posted a winning season since 2051 inception
- Operating under strict $25M salary cap
- Perfect laboratory for extreme Moneyball tactics
- Initial strategy: Complete teardown and rebuild
Like I said, this is a different world. MLB has 36 teams. More on those later.
The World of 2060
This universe features a rich tapestry of international leagues, from the winter ball powerhouse in St. Lucia to the emerging talents in the African-based Federal League.
MLB sits atop the pyramid with 36 teams, but talent flows globally through:, here's what the rest of the world looks like:
Quote:
- Federal League (Africa's premier competition)
- Traditional powers (Japan, Korea, Cuba)
- Emerging markets (India, Australia, Central Europe)
- Winter major leagues (St. Lucia, Mexican)
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Will the Cardinals return to October glory? Can the Toucans find success through analytics? Can I manage both teams effectively with such limited moves?
Let's find out.
First move coming soon...