Franchise Question: 162 Games?

[vc15dunker15]

What's up guys,

I just have a basic question and I bet you all a lot of people have asked the same question, but do you guys play all 162 games or how do you guys do it?

For some reason I set my mind every franchise I start to playing 162 games, but it's tough, very tough and I end up simming some games and by the time I realize it I feel like I am not in command of my team any more. Anyone else feels this way?

I love this game, but 162 games is a lot especially when you want to go multiple seasons with an organization, so my question is simple; How do you guys do it?

Hope to see some feedback!

PS. What sliders do you think are the best?

[stlchamp10]

For me, its the save feature. I can always save in the middle of a game when I feel tired or when something comes up. With that feature, my season goes by fast without me knowing it. I like playing at my own pace. You don't even realize it.

[Braves Fan]

I play them all, sim all the minor league games. I'd feel cheated if I missed a game, I want to make sure that I'm in control of my franchise so I play them all. As a result I'm probably not going to get to play as many seasons as I want but oh well.

Imo PsychoBulk's sliders are the best.

[BigWilly]

For me, there's two things that keep me from getting bored playing all 162 games.

1) I want to know what I can do, not what the CPU can do. I want the wins and stats to reflect my performance, not a mix of my performance and simming.
2) I usually am in a rush to finish the regular season to find out how each player fares. Can I get Dempster or Harden the Cy Young? Will Soriano or Ramirez break 40 HRs? WIll any of my guys challenge for the batting title?

With those goals, I don't get bored. But for people who don't mind simming, I can see why they might get bored. If I started simming, I'd lose interest and probably sim more just to get to the post season or failing making the playoffs, to start over.

[Mr. Franchise]

Once you get half way through the fun really starts.

[ksig24]

The first season is always the best for me as the rosters are accurate. The second season starts to bother me as the amount if ficticious player movement lands players all over the map. A couple seasons down the road you start to see your prospects develop and start playing against prospects. For me this is the kicker. It's an arduous journey but well worth it. Never sim any games where you have players you want to eventually anchor your rotation or develop into a superstar. So if your franchise has Josh Vitters playing everyday then you need to play all his AB's. If Mark Pawelek is starting then start his games to rekindle his prospect status!

Best of luck.

[vc15dunker15]

Thank you guys,

I think I got my answer and I agree with you all. Let's see how far I go, hehe.

[Spanky]

Is there an option for a shorter season, like 20, 40, 80 games?