So I keep seeing threads about these sim leagues. Finally went and checked out the OOTP website, although I find it rather non-descript as far as what exactly it is you do or get for the $20. If I pay my $20 do I get a "membership" to start 1 team in 1 league, or is it a pass to start multiple teams? Do you manage each game or is it just a matter of being a GM? A brief overview or a link to a nice summary would be appreciated. Thanks.

Alright, here's the deal:

 

For $20, you download Out of the Park Baseball 6. It's a baseball simulation computer game. Yes, you are the GM, and you can do all your own leagues and stuff.

 

However, these online leagues you see advertisements for, sometimes you do need to have OOTP to play, sometimes you don't. It depends on the league really. Usually, the leagues where you don't need OOTP are leagues where they use current rosters. The ones that are historical or fictional online leagues, a lot of times they require to use the game (via uploading and downloading files to update things, it's easier than it sounds).

 

So, no, it is not necessary to have OOTP play in a league. And no, even if you don't have it, you don't have to pay to be in a league or anything.

 

But, if historical and fictional leagues are up your alley, you'll probably need it.

 

Also, there IS a solo mode to OOTP, you can dynasties by yourself, if you wish.

I suggest bagging OOTP6 and going with the cheaper, and frankly much better version of OOTP5.

 

I have both and rarely use six.

Like our league on Soxtalk, it dosnt cost money, you join for free.