questions about iootp versus ootp??

revcarte · 08-01-2011, 10:03 PM

I have a couple of questions about the computer version as compared to the iootp. Does the computer version feature photos of the players on the field?? Does the computer version allow you to create your own league of, say, 6 real historical teams in a small league and the ability to create a schedule for that league?? Does the computer version allow you to simply play without the free agents etc...?
thank you.

pstrickert · 08-01-2011, 10:19 PM

1. Yes - if you download a photo mod through Add-Ons Central (within OOTP)
2. Yes - not too complicated a process
3. Yes - there's an option (on/off) for just about everything!

Supernovae · 08-01-2011, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by revcarte

I have a couple of questions about the computer version as compared to the iootp. Does the computer version feature photos of the players on the field?? Does the computer version allow you to create your own league of, say, 6 real historical teams in a small league and the ability to create a schedule for that league?? Does the computer version allow you to simply play without the free agents etc...?
thank you.

The PC version allows for a lot of customization. So, yes, it can do all of the things you mentioned above and a whole lot more.

OmahaBaseball · 08-01-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by revcarte

I have a couple of questions about the computer version as compared to the iootp. Does the computer version feature photos of the players on the field?? Does the computer version allow you to create your own league of, say, 6 real historical teams in a small league and the ability to create a schedule for that league?? Does the computer version allow you to simply play without the free agents etc...?
thank you.

Yes to all of the above. The "computer version" offers so many custom options, setups, etc... Excellent product - been playing it since v.4

revcarte · 08-01-2011, 10:54 PM

I appreciate the replies. On the photo option....is that an extra fee?? Do the photo's appear on the field during play?? The ad I saw did not have any photos on the playing field by the names.

pstrickert · 08-01-2011, 11:02 PM

No extra charge. See this screenshot for a typical layout: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/out-.../ootp12/s5.jpg'

revcarte · 08-01-2011, 11:14 PM

thanks but those are fictitious players. do they have photos of the real players past and present??

pstrickert · 08-01-2011, 11:16 PM

Because of copyright issues, OOTP can't use real logos or pictures in their advertising. The concept is the same, however. Instead of fictional pics, you'll see historical pics. (The source of the historical pics is a third-party website, so there are no legal ramifications for OOTP.)

JayWigley · 08-01-2011, 11:18 PM

But the online user can get mods that will install actual pictures of current and past major leaguers, right?

revcarte · 08-01-2011, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by pstrickert

Because of copyright issues, OOTP can't use real logos or pictures in their advertising. The concept is the same, however. Instead of fictional pics, you'll see historical pics. (The source of the historical pics is a third-party website, so there are no legal ramifications for OOTP.)

do they make you aware of the site to get the photos?? is it a simple process or very complicated?? thanks.

pstrickert · 08-01-2011, 11:30 PM

OOTP has a menu item called Add-Ons Central. Click it and it'll identify a number of mods available to download (including a couple of photo packs). Click download. Click install. That's about it.

BTW, here's a screenshot with historical photos (please excuse the poor resolution, since the forum doesn't allow an attachment larger than 100 KB):

pstrickert · 08-01-2011, 11:32 PM

Here:

revcarte · 08-01-2011, 11:35 PM

Thank you so much. Looks great. I bought ootp a couple of years ago but never could figure out how to play a single game. Every time I tried to load the game it asked for my key also. I quickly gave up and considered it money wasted. but now I have learned to play the iootp game I think i could pick up the computer game. I like the addition of the player pics. thanks again.

pstrickert · 08-02-2011, 03:09 PM

For newcomers, OOTP does require patience. All the options can be overwhelming at first. I would recommend playing a test league for a while. Just mess around with it, without worrying about the consequences. Also read the manual (OOTP11 -- since the manual has not been updated for OOTP12). Later on, when you feel comfortable, you can start a season "for real." Oh, and feel free to ask Qs on the forum.

revcarte · 08-02-2011, 03:32 PM

Thanks again. I cannot believe how quickly people responded to my questions. I appreciate the help.

08-01-2011, 10:03 PM	#1
revcarte Major Leagues Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mt. Dora, FL Posts: 359	questions about iootp versus ootp?? I have a couple of questions about the computer version as compared to the iootp. Does the computer version feature photos of the players on the field?? Does the computer version allow you to create your own league of, say, 6 real historical teams in a small league and the ability to create a schedule for that league?? Does the computer version allow you to simply play without the free agents etc...? thank you.

08-01-2011, 10:54 PM	#5
revcarte Major Leagues Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mt. Dora, FL Posts: 359	thanks I appreciate the replies. On the photo option....is that an extra fee?? Do the photo's appear on the field during play?? The ad I saw did not have any photos on the playing field by the names.

08-01-2011, 11:14 PM	#7
revcarte Major Leagues Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mt. Dora, FL Posts: 359	thanks but.... thanks but those are fictitious players. do they have photos of the real players past and present??

08-01-2011, 11:32 PM	#12
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,435	Here: Attached Images

08-01-2011, 11:35 PM	#13
revcarte Major Leagues Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mt. Dora, FL Posts: 359	thanks Thank you so much. Looks great. I bought ootp a couple of years ago but never could figure out how to play a single game. Every time I tried to load the game it asked for my key also. I quickly gave up and considered it money wasted. but now I have learned to play the iootp game I think i could pick up the computer game. I like the addition of the player pics. thanks again.

08-01-2011, 10:19 PM	#2
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,435	1. Yes - if you download a photo mod through Add-Ons Central (within OOTP) 2. Yes - not too complicated a process 3. Yes - there's an option (on/off) for just about everything!

08-01-2011, 11:02 PM	#6
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,435	No extra charge. See this screenshot for a typical layout: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/out-.../ootp12/s5.jpg'

08-01-2011, 11:16 PM	#8
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,435	Because of copyright issues, OOTP can't use real logos or pictures in their advertising. The concept is the same, however. Instead of fictional pics, you'll see historical pics. (The source of the historical pics is a third-party website, so there are no legal ramifications for OOTP.)

08-01-2011, 11:18 PM	#9
JayWigley Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 129	But the online user can get mods that will install actual pictures of current and past major leaguers, right?

08-01-2011, 11:30 PM	#11
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,435	OOTP has a menu item called Add-Ons Central. Click it and it'll identify a number of mods available to download (including a couple of photo packs). Click download. Click install. That's about it. BTW, here's a screenshot with historical photos (please excuse the poor resolution, since the forum doesn't allow an attachment larger than 100 KB):

08-02-2011, 03:09 PM	#14
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,435	For newcomers, OOTP does require patience. All the options can be overwhelming at first. I would recommend playing a test league for a while. Just mess around with it, without worrying about the consequences. Also read the manual (OOTP11 -- since the manual has not been updated for OOTP12). Later on, when you feel comfortable, you can start a season "for real." Oh, and feel free to ask Qs on the forum.

08-02-2011, 03:32 PM	#15
revcarte Major Leagues Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mt. Dora, FL Posts: 359	thanks Thanks again. I cannot believe how quickly people responded to my questions. I appreciate the help.