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| APBA TOOLKIT I enjoy APBA basic right out of the box...with about 10-12 innovations! The Master Game is too long and has too many baserunning decisions for my liking. Thus, I have developed my own APBA game boards and pitcher grading system with the following innovations: o additional pitching grades o realistic extra-base hit distribution among pitchers o additional caught stealings for speedy baserunners o improved individualized fielding o randomized potential error results o randomized unusual play results o use of master game rare play charts o player rest system o pitcher fatigue system These innovations add about 2-3 minutes to the typical game and have greatly added to my enjoyment of APBA. I owe credit to Dick Moore and the DVAL league for sharing their boards from which some of these ideas were incorporated. Regarding the pitching system, I did not really like the Coxx/CMBA or other pitching systems out there, and I have not seen anyone else use the "in-between" pitching grade system I developed, although I'm sure there must be others out there with similar systems. UPDATE: FEBRUARY 2006 In February 2006, I uploaded updated boards and info file to reflect minor modifications to streamline the use of the third die and improve the documentation. UPDATE: MARCH 2008 New boards loaded as v5. See 'info' sheet of Excel file for changes. UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 2009 Updated boards loaded as v10. Rare play boards are part of this package. Geocities is closing on Oct. 26 so will be looking for new host site. I hope you enjoy the boards and ideas. I would welcome any feedback at [email protected] Links for download: APBA Boards - click here APBA System - click here APBA BATS Stats Cards - click here Return to main page |