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I started here October 20th and today November 18th I just reached 9*. I have no idea what so ever possesed me too but after training when I refreshed my screen I pumped a fist and said yes. Am I like some strange weirdo like the one that I think I am, or is this normal, that when you reach 9* for the first time you get so excited?

Am I the only one that has ever gotten excited by it?

ALT · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 5:58 pm Post subject:

Don't worry, it's extremely common. I know I did when I first got there.

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SB_Knights · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 5:59 pm Post subject:

I feel like a geek or something getting excited over it. Thanks.

ALT · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:05 pm Post subject:

SB_Knights · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 6:08 pm Post subject:

Then I guess pumping a fist and yelling yeah is not out of the league in the excitement department. ~L~

I am just amazed how quick it was, I read so much on how long it took.

jagriff3 · Expert Joined: 15 Oct 2005 Location: Texas Forum ID: 6278

Congrats Knights and if I ever reach 9* I will probably do the same.
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Lil_Smit18 · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:52 pm Post subject:

Was it DT or ST?
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jagriff3 · Expert Joined: 15 Oct 2005 Location: Texas Forum ID: 6278

DT
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Lil_Smit18 · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 7:56 pm Post subject:

DT 9* is not so much to brag about. It is so easy to get them to 9* withing a month. Now try training a ST team to 9* within a month.

I think a couple of people around here have done it.
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maurice2211 · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:06 pm Post subject:

SB_Knights · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:18 pm Post subject:

Hey I am happy and I am loving it and I can shout until my heart is cotent. It is my first created team that has made it... and I am happy. As for ST. I got team, 5* 1 1/2 weeks ago ST, when I get that to 9* will you give me props? It is 7* now.

Beaner · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:19 pm Post subject:

It takes a lot of dedication to get a team to 9*, DT or ST. Congrats Knights! Wink

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SB_Knights · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:20 pm Post subject:

Thanks Beaner.

Lil_Smit18 · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:25 pm Post subject:

Ok when people rap on me they don't get yelled at, but then when I do it then I get yelled at? Think

hmmm seems kind of unreasonable there.

And if ST 9* is not such a great accomplishment then just stop telling people that it is ok???

You get it?
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SB_Knights · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:29 pm Post subject:

Lil_Smit18 · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:40 pm Post subject:

I didn't shoot you down.

You should look in jagriff's post and read it carefully.

I said the first 9* is always great.
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hferris · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:46 pm Post subject:

jagriff3 · Expert Joined: 15 Oct 2005 Location: Texas Forum ID: 6278

Lil_Smit18 · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:58 pm Post subject:

It isn't really THAT great and it isnt TOO much to brag about, but its STILL GOOD!!!!
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strikemasterflex · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:23 pm Post subject:

mcgov · Posted: Fri Nov 18, 2005 11:10 pm Post subject:

Well done, it is a great accomplishment!

redbirds33 · Posted: Sat Nov 19, 2005 9:32 am Post subject:

SB_Knights, I was similarly happy when I hit nine stars. I didn't post about it, but I was tempted too.

It obviously is an accomplishment, because you are awarded a badge for it that never goes away. I think that is Commish's way of saying "well done".

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SB_Knights · Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:43 pm Post subject:

Yeap, brought a few lefties and SR's and even won a free SR (the free SR was a lefty too, I had brought 5 lefty tickets to make my team a half and half team). But the SR's really didn't help much being I used one when I was 6* already and the one I got free was when I was 7* just days before I hit 8*. The SR that helped me was the first one I got when I was 3* (he became my pitcher). My big mistake was never finding my pitcher.

There is nothing wrong with buying or trading for tickets.

As for skill tickets, nope. I have never used a skill ticket on this team, unless you count the free one on the news, which being I had only two hours since training didn't do much at all.

jagriff3 · Expert Joined: 15 Oct 2005 Location: Texas Forum ID: 6278

Ya I wish I could get the money to buy some more lefties for my team. Maybe at Christmas my parents will get me a SB present.
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SB_Knights · Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 4:57 pm Post subject:

Check your PM right after reading this bro. Merry Christmas a little early.

mlthmp · Veteran Joined: 16 May 2003 Forum ID: 1602

Nothing wrong with being excited when you hit a milestone. but just dont remember.. you dont have to get excited about every little milestone.. b/c there will be alot along the way.

first HR, first 9*, first ST 9*, etc..
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SB_Knights · Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 5:10 pm Post subject:

Dark Magic · Posted: Mon Nov 21, 2005 8:34 pm Post subject:

The first Time I hit 9*, Some one better hold me down...
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Mikes · Expert Joined: 01 Apr 2005 Forum ID: 5639

Settles All!!

Lil_Smit = Always trying to start something bad with others

SB_Knights = Always trying to help others (when he can, since he hasn't been around these parts or awhile.......btw he helped me believe it or not)

that there is a great way to think why people treat others differently

Oh and I forgot (plz look at my sig Lil_Smit.....you try to help.....with all the wrong ideas)
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jagriff3 · Expert Joined: 15 Oct 2005 Location: Texas Forum ID: 6278

I believe Lil_Smit18 was telling me that...but I'm not that stupid.
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nelmo · Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 12:13 am Post subject:

Always be proud of ANY accomplishment you get in smallball. God knows, it takes training every day....like it or not, to get a decent team.

WTG SB_Knights Very Happy

sk82214 · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 1:30 pm Post subject:

i am at 8* its like impossible for me to get to 9* what do u need to specifically train in

redbirds33 · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 1:42 pm Post subject:

TThomp · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 3:02 pm Post subject:

SB_Knights,
Is this your first smallball team ? I have to agree, the first time you reach 9* is a rush!! I was excited the first time I got to 8*. Took me a year to reach that. Embarassed

It's embarrassing to think about now. Being new to smallball and knowing nothing about training it can take forever to reach 9*.
Lil_Smit18 is right that 9* can be reached in a month once you know what you're doing, but not for someone just starting out who knows nothing about training a smallball team. I'm betting his first team didn't do it in a month without outside help and tips from other players.

SB_Knights · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 3:16 pm Post subject:

Yes, it was my frist team. I only trained for 2 days without really knowing what I was doing however. I found the boards right away and read everything I could get my hands on it. I took what I could from it and worked with that. So I guess I had a hell of a lot of help along the way all thanks to the great people here that are so helpful. Laughing

The only major mistake I think I made along the way was never finding my pitcher. I started out using the guy that was slotted first. I am sure that happens to most new players. Heck, I am still trying to find my pitcher. Laughing

I will say one thing for sure. If I had taken the time to find my pitcher it would have taken a lot longer. I've had my second created team for 6 weeks now, and it is only 8* because I wasted three weeks maxing everyone in pitching and throwing first. Laughing

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TThomp · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 3:40 pm Post subject:

Well, that being your first team you should be proud.
And time spent finding the right pitchers is never wasted time.
Two to three weeks is not out of line for finding them. It's time well spent and will payoff down the road. Don't forget, it's never to late to find pitchers for a team. Just go through the whole routine again. It will set you back for a while but it's worth it. I just did it recently with one of my teams and found one pitcher was the wrong one. My new pitcher can max in pitching using 1/4 pie after 2 days of no pitch training. That leave a lot of t/p to use elsewhere.
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SB_Knights · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 3:45 pm Post subject:

I am doing that now, each season, I'll take out one player and max him in pitch and give him a tester. This season seems like a winner so far. I have a guy I took out that might be one of the good guys. Hey, if anything I only waste one bench spot and I am only in PL8 so I can spare a little bit of time. I'll find my pitcher sooner or later. Laughing

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TThomp · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:11 pm Post subject:

What I look for when searching for my pitchers is the two that retain the skill the longest and need the least training (t/p) in pitching. I also prefer to train the whole team in pitching at the same time to find them. It's a time consuming process though. It can be a pain waiting 3 hours to finish one training session.
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gangsta64910 · Rookie Joined: 14 Nov 2005 Location: NY Forum ID: 6353

hey i just reached 8* today after school and i screamed "YES" so it's normal dude

SB_Knights · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2005 4:22 pm Post subject:

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