Real name: Douglas Aiton
IP: 109.148.135.92
Email: dougaiton@gmail.com
Applying for: New Applicant
Reason for applying:
First/Last Name: Doug AitonSo I'm in one other OOTP league, which I've been in since, err, 2005. The time has come to try to join another! This is a purely speculative application, stick it on file till something comes up
I've been a United League coach for most of its history, but took a two year break during the pandemic due to inability to stare at a screen any more after eight hours of Zoom a day. I've come back to the UL and found my love of OOTP refreshed, enjoying engaging with a quasi-fictional universe, reading stories, browsing stats+ at work, but feel like I need a second experience to keep the between-sim-itches at bay. UL scratches the historical itch, but even back when I was in many leagues I was never in a truly fictional one, and feel like I'd enjoy the experience.
The UL also has a mandatory writing requirement (although just end of season reflections), a podcast etc. and I don't think I'd join a league that didn't put a responsibility on its members. I've known about the MBBA since I was very ootp-active (about 15 years ago!) but never got quite around to applying then. An older, wiser me seeks to rectify the error.
Why shouldn't you choose me? I'm UK-based so if you need people 'live' I can be a bit tricky, and that time zone thing means I get gazumped in trades. Wait, maybe that is a reason?
This is a purely speculative application - happy to kick around until something appears.
City/State/Country: Glasgow
Email Address: dougaiton@gmail.com
OOTP Forums Username: dougaiton
Desired Forum Username: datom25
Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY) for in-game purposes: 25/02/81
Occupation: College Management
Other OOTP Leagues (with links): United League (circuitclouts.com), Seattle Rainiers since '85, Washington Mons before that (till about 78)
Have you read the BBA Constitution and agree to abide by its rules?: Yes, although I am undoubtedly going to offer a rookie a 7 year contract extension and get fined.
Do you own the current version of OOTP, and plan to buy all future versions?: Not missed one since OOTP2, so yes!
Do you understand the Participation Point System, and agree to be a regular contributor to our community?: Yes
What interests you about the BBA?: Contributions, large league, been around a long time and not going to disappear
Describe your GM style: Hoard up on 5th starters and 4th outfielders at expense of everything else. Peak at 82 win seasons. Enjoys false dawns.
Have you ever answered to the alias "Al Hoot"? (a little BBA inside joke!): I always laugh heartily at inside jokes I don't get.
Tell us more about yourself: Middle aged, two kids, small car - have lived in Glasgow most of my adult life bar seven glorious years in London, but you can't escape being Scottish. I enjoy moaning about the price of MLB.tv but paying for it anyway.
How did you hear about the BBA?: Forums way back before you could get internet on a phone, and forums again now.