For me, this is really about something I always speak about
The base + player = Athlete
Now for me, I could not take one without the other. It is a combination thing. The only reason I would weigh slightly toward the figure is because of promotions of the game and because I believe in art.
What turns me on about the game is realism. Making things look real and do things that seem real. For me, it's about the show.
I probably have more bases than most people and I have tried to set bases up on a mantle and walk into a room and get a certain rush. For me, it does not happen.
On the other hand, when I walk into the room and see figures on the wall customized in different uniforms and things of that nature, there is a glee that is indescribeable! I just know looking good is very important to me.
Now, it may also have to do with if you are in a league or play alone. There is something to be said for "competition bases" versus "show bases". Definitely, in competition, it is important to come with your best bases. Everybody wants to win.
But for me, I am out of the competition game and "show bases" just is enough for what I need to do. So the emphasis is now that a player does not have to be able to run 100 yards but 50 would be just fine. Too much time wasted on trying to find the pot of gold when silver will suffice.
So I guess for me, if I was nailed down, the player would be more important to me.
Reg
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