Sim Dynasty Game Guide - Revision history

Admin: /* Trades */

2017-08-06T07:49:07Z

Trades

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	Through the GM menu, you can propose a trade to any other team in your league. If the other team accepts, the trade will be executed immediately, and the players will change teams. The trading deadline for Dynasty and Trial Leagues is September 1; players can be traded after that date in Dynasty Leagues, but they won't be eligible to play in the playoffs. Remember when proposing or accepting a trade that you must have a valid roster before and after the trade goes through. This means 9-12 pitchers, with the rest being position players. You may have to promote, demote, or waive players as part of the trade. You can also trade draft picks using this screen. In Dynasty, Private and Speed Leagues, you can only trade future picks for seasons that you have paid for.		Through the GM menu, you can propose a trade to any other team in your league. If the other team accepts, the trade will be executed immediately, and the players will change teams. The trading deadline for Dynasty and Trial Leagues is September 1; players can be traded after that date in Dynasty Leagues, but they won't be eligible to play in the playoffs. Remember when proposing or accepting a trade that you must have a valid roster before and after the trade goes through. This means 9-12 pitchers, with the rest being position players. You may have to promote, demote, or waive players as part of the trade. You can also trade draft picks using this screen. In Dynasty, Private and Speed Leagues, you can only trade future picks for seasons that you have paid for.

-	~~Dynasty leagues that are using System 2 minor league development and some~~ Subscription/Term leagues allow [[Coach Point Trades]]. These trades can only be made for the current season. See the page on [[Coach Point Trades]] for more details.	+	Some Subscription/Term leagues allow [[Coach Point Trades]]. These trades can only be made for the current season. See the page on [[Coach Point Trades]] for more details. Coach Point Trades are not permitted in Trial and Dynasty leagues.

	If you are having a problem with an owner that is abusing the trade system in some way (collusion, two teams owned by the same person, etc.) you may report the trade abuse from the Help menu.		If you are having a problem with an owner that is abusing the trade system in some way (collusion, two teams owned by the same person, etc.) you may report the trade abuse from the Help menu.

Ballmark: /* Free Agency */

2017-06-12T02:43:46Z

Free Agency

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	Day 6 - Day 4 FA Bidding (100%)		Day 6 - Day 4 FA Bidding (100%)

-	Day 7 - Waiver Wire Opens	+	Day 7 - Waiver Wire Opens, Teams can get under Salary Cap

	Day 8 - start of regular season		Day 8 - start of regular season

Ballmark: /* Free Agency */

2017-06-12T02:41:31Z

Free Agency

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	Day 6 - Day 4 FA Bidding (100%)		Day 6 - Day 4 FA Bidding (100%)

-	Day 7 - start of regular season	+	Day 7 - Waiver Wire Opens
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		+	Day 8 - start of regular season

	During a Salary League Off-Season, all of the free agents in the league are placed on "rest." They will still be listed on their previous team's rosters, but they will not be counted toward the 40-man roster of their previous team. As free agents sign new contracts they will be added to their new team's roster in the minor leagues.		During a Salary League Off-Season, all of the free agents in the league are placed on "rest." They will still be listed on their previous team's rosters, but they will not be counted toward the 40-man roster of their previous team. As free agents sign new contracts they will be added to their new team's roster in the minor leagues.

Admin: /* The Six Types of Minor League CP Systems */

2017-05-31T06:06:50Z

The Six Types of Minor League CP Systems

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	'''System 2'''		'''System 2'''
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	System 2 is an improvement on System 1. Because minor league games are not simulated in Sim Dynasty, each team is eligible to receive four minor league ICs per major league game played. These ICs are randomly assigned to a minor league player's skill in a particular area (e.g., Contact vs. RHP or Range). Unlike major league improvements, Minor League skill improvements are reflected immediately on a player's card. Batters and pitchers have an equal chance of receiving ICs; however, the probability of receiving ICs can be increased by assigning Coach Points (CPs) to a specific minor league player.		System 2 is an improvement on System 1. Because minor league games are not simulated in Sim Dynasty, each team is eligible to receive four minor league ICs per major league game played. These ICs are randomly assigned to a minor league player's skill in a particular area (e.g., Contact vs. RHP or Range). Unlike major league improvements, Minor League skill improvements are reflected immediately on a player's card. Batters and pitchers have an equal chance of receiving ICs; however, the probability of receiving ICs can be increased by assigning Coach Points (CPs) to a specific minor league player.

Admin: /* The Six Types of Minor League CP Systems */

2017-05-31T06:01:05Z

The Six Types of Minor League CP Systems

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	'''System 2'''		'''System 2'''
-	System 2 is ~~used in most Sim Dynasty leagues~~. Because minor league games are not simulated in Sim Dynasty, each team is eligible to receive four minor league ICs per major league game played. These ICs are randomly assigned to a minor league player's skill in a particular area (e.g., Contact vs. RHP or Range). Unlike major league improvements, Minor League skill improvements are reflected immediately on a player's card. Batters and pitchers have an equal chance of receiving ICs; however, the probability of receiving ICs can be increased by assigning Coach Points (CPs) to a specific minor league player.	+	System 2 is an improvement on System 1. Because minor league games are not simulated in Sim Dynasty, each team is eligible to receive four minor league ICs per major league game played. These ICs are randomly assigned to a minor league player's skill in a particular area (e.g., Contact vs. RHP or Range). Unlike major league improvements, Minor League skill improvements are reflected immediately on a player's card. Batters and pitchers have an equal chance of receiving ICs; however, the probability of receiving ICs can be increased by assigning Coach Points (CPs) to a specific minor league player.

	If your minor league roster has less than the minimum 15 players, you might find that only one (or even no) Improvement Chances were earned during a game. This is because ABE looks to assign a random IC based on a minimum of 15 players. If there are only 14 players, there is a "hole" in one of the player spots, and ABE may assign an IC to this hole. If this occurs, no player earned that IC, and that IC went to waste. Of the four possible ICs available per game, the first two ICs are available for all players in the minors; the third is only for players with one or no CPs assigned; the fourth is for position changes only. You can convert players' positions in the minor leagues without suffering the penalty a player would receive for playing in the majors out of position. If you select at least one player for position training (using the drop-down next to his name on the minor league page), ABE will randomly select one of the players you've selected for a defensive position change every game. If you are only trying to change 1 player's position, he will get all 162 chances for that season. If you have two selected for the entire season, both should receive around 81 chances (but not exactly 81).		If your minor league roster has less than the minimum 15 players, you might find that only one (or even no) Improvement Chances were earned during a game. This is because ABE looks to assign a random IC based on a minimum of 15 players. If there are only 14 players, there is a "hole" in one of the player spots, and ABE may assign an IC to this hole. If this occurs, no player earned that IC, and that IC went to waste. Of the four possible ICs available per game, the first two ICs are available for all players in the minors; the third is only for players with one or no CPs assigned; the fourth is for position changes only. You can convert players' positions in the minor leagues without suffering the penalty a player would receive for playing in the majors out of position. If you select at least one player for position training (using the drop-down next to his name on the minor league page), ABE will randomly select one of the players you've selected for a defensive position change every game. If you are only trying to change 1 player's position, he will get all 162 chances for that season. If you have two selected for the entire season, both should receive around 81 chances (but not exactly 81).
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	'''System 5'''		'''System 5'''

-	This system is kind of a mix of System 2 and System 3. You assign CPs from 15 to 1. You are in effect ranking your minor leagues from best ~~prospsect~~ (15), to worst prospect (1). After each game, each team will receive 4 Improvement Chances (ICs). Three improvement chances are awarded based on the number of CPs you have on the player. The 4th IC has an equal chance of being awarded to any player on your minor league roster. The table below shows how many ICs you can expect over the course of the season from each CP level and assumes you have only 15 minor leaguers. If you have more than 15 minor leaguers, these extra players with 0 CPs on them will only be eligible for that 4th IC. As a rule of thumb, each extra player takes away about 10 ICs over the course of the season from your top 15 prospects.	+	Starting in 2017, System 5 became the default system for Dynasty and Trial leagues. This system is kind of a mix of System 2 and System 3. You assign CPs from 15 to 1. You are in effect ranking your minor leagues from best prospect (15), to worst prospect (1). After each game, each team will receive 4 Improvement Chances (ICs). Three improvement chances are awarded based on the number of CPs you have on the player. The 4th IC has an equal chance of being awarded to any player on your minor league roster. The table below shows how many ICs you can expect over the course of the season from each CP level and assumes you have only 15 minor leaguers. If you have more than 15 minor leaguers, these extra players with 0 CPs on them will only be eligible for that 4th IC. As a rule of thumb, each extra player takes away about 10 ICs over the course of the season from your top 15 prospects.

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Admin: /* Salary Cap Penalties and Other Rules */

2017-04-06T04:44:57Z

Salary Cap Penalties and Other Rules

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	=== Salary Cap Penalties and Other Rules ===		=== Salary Cap Penalties and Other Rules ===

-	There are strict roster requirements in Salary Leagues. Every team must carry 40 players or be assessed a cap penalty of $0.5M for each roster space below 40~~. Since younger players are often available at less than $0.5M~~ it ~~is in the owner's best interests to maintain a 40-player roster~~.	+	There are strict roster requirements in Salary Leagues. Every team must carry 40 players or be assessed a cap penalty; the default cap penalty is $0.05M for each roster space below 40 but it may vary by league.

	Additionally, the salary cap of $80M is a Hard Cap. Once a team goes over the cap (even at 80.01) there are penalties assessed to the team's performance and to the team's ability to develop young players. These penalties include a reduction in every players performance by up to a full letter grade (so, an A/A player will perform as an A-/A- or a B/A+ player will perform as a B-/A, for instance); also, there will be a reduction in the number of IC's earned by a team while they are out of compliance with the cap.		Additionally, the salary cap of $80M is a Hard Cap. Once a team goes over the cap (even at 80.01) there are penalties assessed to the team's performance and to the team's ability to develop young players. These penalties include a reduction in every players performance by up to a full letter grade (so, an A/A player will perform as an A-/A- or a B/A+ player will perform as a B-/A, for instance); also, there will be a reduction in the number of IC's earned by a team while they are out of compliance with the cap.

Admin: /* Retirements */

2017-03-17T22:57:33Z

Retirements

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	* They are on the waiver wire.		* They are on the waiver wire.
	* For batters, they have fewer than 125 plate appearances in the previous season.		* For batters, they have fewer than 125 plate appearances in the previous season.
-	* For pitchers, they have fewer than 18 ~~appearance~~ (starting or in relief) or fewer than 25 innings pitched.	+	* For pitchers, they have fewer than 18 appearances (starting or in relief) and fewer than 75 innings pitched, or fewer than 25 innings pitched in any number of games.
	* They reach the age of 50.		* They reach the age of 50.

Admin: /* Retirements */

2017-03-17T22:52:58Z

Retirements

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	* They are on the waiver wire.		* They are on the waiver wire.
	* For batters, they have fewer than 125 plate appearances in the previous season.		* For batters, they have fewer than 125 plate appearances in the previous season.
-	* For pitchers, they have fewer than 18 appearance (starting or in relief) ~~and~~ fewer than 25 innings pitched.	+	* For pitchers, they have fewer than 18 appearance (starting or in relief) or fewer than 25 innings pitched.
	* They reach the age of 50.		* They reach the age of 50.

Admin: /* Trades */

2017-03-13T05:55:19Z

Trades

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	Through the GM menu, you can propose a trade to any other team in your league. If the other team accepts, the trade will be executed immediately, and the players will change teams. The trading deadline for Dynasty and Trial Leagues is September 1; players can be traded after that date in Dynasty Leagues, but they won't be eligible to play in the playoffs. Remember when proposing or accepting a trade that you must have a valid roster before and after the trade goes through. This means 9-12 pitchers, with the rest being position players. You may have to promote, demote, or waive players as part of the trade. You can also trade draft picks using this screen. In Dynasty, Private and Speed Leagues, you can only trade future picks for seasons that you have paid for.		Through the GM menu, you can propose a trade to any other team in your league. If the other team accepts, the trade will be executed immediately, and the players will change teams. The trading deadline for Dynasty and Trial Leagues is September 1; players can be traded after that date in Dynasty Leagues, but they won't be eligible to play in the playoffs. Remember when proposing or accepting a trade that you must have a valid roster before and after the trade goes through. This means 9-12 pitchers, with the rest being position players. You may have to promote, demote, or waive players as part of the trade. You can also trade draft picks using this screen. In Dynasty, Private and Speed Leagues, you can only trade future picks for seasons that you have paid for.

-	Dynasty leagues and some Subscription/Term leagues allow [[Coach Point Trades]]. These trades can only be made for the current season. See the page on [[Coach Point Trades]] for more details.	+	Dynasty leagues that are using System 2 minor league development and some Subscription/Term leagues allow [[Coach Point Trades]]. These trades can only be made for the current season. See the page on [[Coach Point Trades]] for more details.

	If you are having a problem with an owner that is abusing the trade system in some way (collusion, two teams owned by the same person, etc.) you may report the trade abuse from the Help menu.		If you are having a problem with an owner that is abusing the trade system in some way (collusion, two teams owned by the same person, etc.) you may report the trade abuse from the Help menu.

Admin: /* Playoffs */

2016-01-18T06:27:02Z

Playoffs

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	==== Playoffs ====		==== Playoffs ====
-	At the end of the 162-game season, the top two teams from each league will advance to the playoffs. There will be a seven game League Championship Series, with the winners advancing to the World Series. The team with the better record will have home field advantage. In the unlikely scenario of a three team tie for the division lead, each team will play the other two teams once. If the teams then proceed to split the 3 tiebreaker games 1-1, we will use in-season head-to-head record to break the tie.	+	At the end of the 162-game season, the top two teams from each league will advance to the playoffs. There will be a seven game League Championship Series, with the winners advancing to the World Series. The team with the better record will have home field advantage. In the unlikely scenario of a three team tie for the division lead, each team will play the other two teams once. If the teams then proceed to split the 3 tiebreaker games 1-1, we will use in-season head-to-head record to break the tie. If the head-to-head record is a tie, a coin flip is used.

	The playoff series are all a best of seven series and use a 2-3-2 home team format, meaning that the team with the best record will play games 1, 2, 6 and 7 at home. Home teams enjoy the same home field advantage in the playoffs that they do in the regular season.		The playoff series are all a best of seven series and use a 2-3-2 home team format, meaning that the team with the best record will play games 1, 2, 6 and 7 at home. Home teams enjoy the same home field advantage in the playoffs that they do in the regular season.