HEAD-TO-HEAD: Games with Universal Appeal
Feb 16 2012
The player universe is a vast place, full of endless possibilities. In head-to-head formats, the player universe can also create some exciting opportunities, not only for strategy, but also for improving the overall gaming experience.
Exploring the universe
Maximizing opportunities in the player universe begins with an understanding of the components that drive scoring. To illustrate how opportunity plays into scoring functions, look at the five pitchers who logged the most innings in 2011:
Pitcher Team IP ============ ====== ====== J. Verlander DET 251.1 J. Shields TAM 249.1 D. Haren LAA 238.1 C. Carpenter STL 237.1 C. Sabathia NYY ...
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