OOTP Developments Forums - View Single Post - Saying Goodbye: A Personal Message from Markus

Charlie Hough · 12-20-2024, 02:45 PM

Thanks, Markus, for 25 years of entertainment and for creating the greatest baseball simulation of all time.

It would be virtually impossible for anyone to ever create and build anything with the same level of quality, dedication, and tireless work that you've performed over the years.

You developed an incredible game, but you also helped establish a fantastic community and allowed many members of this community to contribute their expertise, insights, and labor to help make Out of the Park Baseball even better. That openness and willingness to work together with your community and your customers should be a model for all other businesses and game developers to follow.

You endured a lot of constructive criticism and feedback from many people, and there were some tough times along the way. But you listened to suggestions, made smart decisions, and you did well to manage your business and keep developing an amazing game.

As someone who started with OOTP 3 and has played many of the top baseball simulations over the past few decades, I can say that there is no comparison between OOTP and anything else. This is the world champion of baseball sims, and you deserve an opportunity to enjoy your success and pursue new opportunities.

Thanks again for such a phenomenal achievement!

12-20-2024, 02:45 PM	#167
Charlie Hough Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,640	Thanks, Markus, for 25 years of entertainment and for creating the greatest baseball simulation of all time. It would be virtually impossible for anyone to ever create and build anything with the same level of quality, dedication, and tireless work that you've performed over the years. You developed an incredible game, but you also helped establish a fantastic community and allowed many members of this community to contribute their expertise, insights, and labor to help make Out of the Park Baseball even better. That openness and willingness to work together with your community and your customers should be a model for all other businesses and game developers to follow. You endured a lot of constructive criticism and feedback from many people, and there were some tough times along the way. But you listened to suggestions, made smart decisions, and you did well to manage your business and keep developing an amazing game. As someone who started with OOTP 3 and has played many of the top baseball simulations over the past few decades, I can say that there is no comparison between OOTP and anything else. This is the world champion of baseball sims, and you deserve an opportunity to enjoy your success and pursue new opportunities. Thanks again for such a phenomenal achievement!