The "Name the Next OOTP Release" Thread

bulldog55 · 11-07-2002, 06:01 PM

Reading all of the official statements from Markus, it seems the next version of OOTP is slated to be named OOTP5.

I, for one, think that OOTP could sharpen its image by giving the next release a catchy new name.

Something like OOTP '03. Anything but the next number in the sequence.

I honestly think a new name would help out the game a lot, from a marketing perspective.

Just my two cents.

PS: I've trademarked the name OOTP '03 as of now. Should this name be used, I will be entitled to 95% of all profits in perpetuity throughout the universe.

Joe Canadian · 11-07-2002, 06:56 PM

I'm guessing the "PS" was a joke....

Changing the name of the game, won't really make much of a difference to sales. The reason being is... most people learn about this from word of mouth, so the title isn't really the thing that makes them buy the game.

It could be called "Out of the grass, dirt, and gravel", I'd still buy it.

Long_Long_Name · 11-07-2002, 07:33 PM

I don't think they'd call it OOTP '03... some people would confuse it with OOTP3.

Steve Kuffrey · 11-07-2002, 08:32 PM

How about OOTP5.

Vida Blue · 11-07-2002, 08:36 PM

If it ain't broke....

Henry · 11-07-2002, 08:50 PM

How about "OOTP the 5th in a series of five"

Henry

OH - OH >>>> OOTPV !!!! (yeah....)

twins15 · 11-07-2002, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Steve Kuffrey
How about OOTP5.

Sounds good to me.

darkhorse · 11-07-2002, 09:17 PM

Oh Oh Teepee Phive

fluharty · 11-08-2002, 09:12 AM

OOPT 6? Hey, if Netscape can skip a version number, then so can 400.

LiveOne · 11-08-2002, 10:02 AM

Here's an idea... OOTP '05

Sice the big guns like Sega and EA somehow ended up a year ahead (World Series Baseball 2K3 and Triple Play 2003 in 2002????) why can't .400 Studios start anew trend and go TWO years ahead!

CommishJoe · 11-08-2002, 10:21 AM

How about "The Best Damn Baseball Simulation". No .. that's right. Only swear in the title if your product stinks (too all you non-cable people, I'm refering to the Best Damn Sports Show)

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I like Steve's suggestion the best.

Chappy · 11-08-2002, 10:45 AM

Oh, I got it! Baseball.NET

BadVlad · 11-08-2002, 11:28 AM

OOTP - Vice City

spleen1015 · 11-08-2002, 11:31 AM

OOTP:Spleen Style

TotalEnd98 · 11-08-2002, 12:29 PM

Let's take Acclaim's initiative and do OOTP XXX.

[On second thought, maybe not...]

VT Os fan · 11-08-2002, 12:45 PM

OOTP: The Collector's Edition
Includes behind the scene's footage of Markus ordering pizza delivery and drinking Pepsi while debugging code.
Special inteviews with Steve regarding the goofiest threads in the forums
Limited edition prints of each of this year's world champion Angels scratching themselves in embarassing places.
Oh, yeah... there's also a great baseball sim, too.

Total Nirvana · 11-08-2002, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TotalEnd98
Let's take Acclaim's initiative and do OOTP XXX.

[On second thought, maybe not...]

Only if Markus can put strippers from Scores in the game...

atomheart · 11-08-2002, 11:29 PM

OOTP V - The Search for Spock

Total Nirvana · 11-08-2002, 11:31 PM

OOTP - The Pinstripes Strikes Back...

drprestwood · 11-09-2002, 02:26 AM

OOTP - Right in the pants.

11-07-2002, 06:01 PM	#1
bulldog55 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California's Canada Warnings: 17 Posts: 2,481	The "Name the Next OOTP Release" Thread Reading all of the official statements from Markus, it seems the next version of OOTP is slated to be named OOTP5. I, for one, think that OOTP could sharpen its image by giving the next release a catchy new name. Something like OOTP '03. Anything but the next number in the sequence. I honestly think a new name would help out the game a lot, from a marketing perspective. Just my two cents. PS: I've trademarked the name OOTP '03 as of now. Should this name be used, I will be entitled to 95% of all profits in perpetuity throughout the universe. __________________ Commissioner, Trans-Continental Base Ball Association Owner/GM, Los Angeles Electrics (TCBA), Beaverton Rangers (OTBL), Portland Mavericks (Union League), and Los Angeles Superbas (Century League) Being smart, don't always make you popular.

11-07-2002, 06:56 PM	#2
Joe Canadian All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 1,296	I'm guessing the "PS" was a joke.... Changing the name of the game, won't really make much of a difference to sales. The reason being is... most people learn about this from word of mouth, so the title isn't really the thing that makes them buy the game. It could be called "Out of the grass, dirt, and gravel", I'd still buy it. __________________ My Twitter \| My Blog \| My Music Fan of the Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, IceCaps, Lakers, and Broncos.

11-07-2002, 07:33 PM	#3
Long_Long_Name Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Montréal Posts: 7,065	I don't think they'd call it OOTP '03... some people would confuse it with OOTP3. __________________ Beta Baseball. Join it!

11-07-2002, 08:32 PM	#4
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11-08-2002, 10:02 AM	#10
LiveOne Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 95	Here's an idea... OOTP '05 Sice the big guns like Sega and EA somehow ended up a year ahead (World Series Baseball 2K3 and Triple Play 2003 in 2002????) why can't .400 Studios start anew trend and go TWO years ahead! __________________ Brian Commish - RLB commish@retro-league-baseball.com GM NY Yankees - RLB <a href="http://www.retro-league-baseball.com" target="_blank">www.retro-league-baseball.com</a> GM Minny Twins - BBDL

11-08-2002, 10:21 AM	#11
CommishJoe Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 5,238	How about "The Best Damn Baseball Simulation". No .. that's right. Only swear in the title if your product stinks (too all you non-cable people, I'm refering to the Best Damn Sports Show) . I like Steve's suggestion the best. __________________ Joe Success isn’t owned. It’s leased. And rent is due every day.

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11-08-2002, 11:28 AM	#13
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11-08-2002, 12:29 PM	#15
TotalEnd98 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New York Posts: 1,687	Let's take Acclaim's initiative and do OOTP XXX. [On second thought, maybe not...]

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