Scouting - Offline Franchise

[Brandwin]

Re: Scouting - Offline Franchise

But their ETA can change after you scout them though.







Yes, it could go up or down. (most likely down)

But why would you scout them if their ETA is 15 years later and they have weak potential? I just don't understand scouting in this game at all.


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[jmaj315]

Re: Scouting - Offline Franchise

But why would you scout them if their ETA is 15 years later and they have weak potential? I just don't understand scouting in this game at all.


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true, but before you scout I feel like you know nothing at all. So many times those 99 pot guys end up being like 72. I don't pay too much attention to actual overall as im mostly drafting for 57+ and 80+ potential

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[Jr.]

Re: Scouting - Offline Franchise

But why would you scout them if their ETA is 15 years later and they have weak potential? I just don't understand scouting in this game at all.


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It seems to be a bit of a crapshoot. Maybe players with higher POT when they're discovered turn out to be good players after scouting at a higher rate, but I don't think it's by much.

I haven't found a method to pre-screen prospects and figure out which ones are worth scouting and which aren't.

[Brandwin]

Re: Scouting - Offline Franchise

It's kind of frustrating. So do you guys look at their actual attributes and decide to scout? their potential? Their eta? I really don't know.


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[jmaj315]

Re: Scouting - Offline Franchise

somebody in here said that training velocity takes longer

So for pitchers I look for that.
But I guess it just depends on how you want to build your team. If you want a speedy team, then definitely look for guys that are 60+ speed already.

I dont think theres any one way to tell if a player is "good" or "worth scouting" because its subjective. But I'm starting to think there's a pattern.

I just started the 2015 season, so if I remember I'll let you know the before and after scouting

[Jr.]

Re: Scouting - Offline Franchise

It's kind of frustrating. So do you guys look at their actual attributes and decide to scout? their potential? Their eta? I really don't know.


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I've been focusing my scouting on guys that look like decent players. I usually scout guys with 80+ Potential rating and 60+ OVR.

[Brandwin]

Re: Scouting - Offline Franchise

I am still lost when it comes to scouting. I have simulated multiple seasons to mess with scouting but I just can't get the hang of it.


Here is what I am doing -

1st month
* Find scouts who are high in discovery and pitcher and or position
* Discover to scouts strength and region until no players left in region
* Hire scouts who are high in efficiency and position or pitcher
* Scout player who fits scouts strengths until scouting report is done
* I look at ETA, AGE, POT and actual ratings.
* If I see a guy who actual ratings better than pot, I scout

Once I get to the draft though, I still end up with crappy players. I see when scouting is set to auto, the scouts don't full scout players. It seems they stop at about halfway?

[Jr.]

Re: Scouting - Offline Franchise

I am still lost when it comes to scouting. I have simulated multiple seasons to mess with scouting but I just can't get the hang of it.


Here is what I am doing -

1st month
* Find scouts who are high in discovery and pitcher and or position
* Discover to scouts strength and region until no players left in region
* Hire scouts who are high in efficiency and position or pitcher
* Scout player who fits scouts strengths until scouting report is done
* I look at ETA, AGE, POT and actual ratings.
* If I see a guy who actual ratings better than pot, I scout

Once I get to the draft though, I still end up with crappy players. I see when scouting is set to auto, the scouts don't full scout players. It seems they stop at about halfway?

Not all of the players that you scout will show up in that year's draft. They should be back in the scouting pool the next year and already be scouted. I assume they are available in subsequent drafts, but I haven't paid close enough attention to know.

I don't fully scout players myself.. I usually stop around 75-80%. By then, I have a good idea of what kind of player they will be. If I am curious for more info, I'll scout them fully.

[Brandwin]

Re: Scouting - Offline Franchise

I am almost to the point where I make a save the day before the draft, sim the draft, check all the draft picks, write them down and redo the draft so I can at least snag someone good. haha