FHM Newsletter August 16

JeffR · 08-16-2013, 11:56 AM

OOTP Developments announces Franchise Hockey Manager

There's not going to be much in here that's new for anyone who's been reading the forum regularly, but if you want to have a look, here it is. One thing that is new is the official confirmation that yes, there will be a new version next year. That's not to say we've made any decisions about what's going in it yet (we've got plenty of things for the current version to think about first), just that regular annual development is indeed the plan going forward (developer sanity permitting.)

archibalduk · 08-16-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by JeffR

One thing that is new is the official confirmation that yes, there will be a new version next year.

Now that is really great news!

Sebastian Palkowski · 08-16-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by archibalduk

Now that is really great news!

I have a to-do list that is good for 10 new versions, no way we stop now.

Le Grande Orange · 08-16-2013, 01:54 PM

A September 3rd release? I thought it was originally slated for mid-September, the 15th or so wasn't it?

JeffR · 08-16-2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

A September 3rd release? I thought it was originally slated for mid-September, the 15th or so wasn't it?

Nope, it's always been the 3rd.

tcblcommish · 08-16-2013, 05:32 PM

Great news and other than few things that arent working fully yet, I have enjoyed the promise that this game will be.

dave1927p · 08-16-2013, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sebastian Palkowski

I have a to-do list that is good for 10 new versions, no way we stop now.

My goal is to contribute ideas to double that list.

Great news for a commitment to a FHM15 this soon. Very nice to make that official.

ZBGuy · 08-16-2013, 06:24 PM

Good to see that this will be supported well beyond the release date

croatian · 08-17-2013, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Sebastian Palkowski

I have a to-do list that is good for 10 new versions, no way we stop now.

Afino · 08-17-2013, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ZBGuy

Good to see that this will be supported well beyond the release date

It's a hallmark of OOTPDev. OOTP is worked on for months post-release every dev cycle.

It's one of the big reasons OOTPDev will always have my support.

tcblcommish · 08-18-2013, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Afino

It's one of the big reasons OOTPDev will always have my support.

100% the same for me. I will be buying the new version on preorder when that one comes up.. A little early to think about that but I know I will be.

Crombeen · 08-18-2013, 06:47 AM

Just curious, I don't know much about OOTP development and only heard good stuff. But if they're so small ( just two or three guys )

How are they gonna update and support three games at the same time?
I've been here for about a more or a little more and from my impression they have only worked on FHM development.

I mean at some point they have to switch back to OOTP right ?

archibalduk · 08-18-2013, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Crombeen

Just curious, I don't know much about OOTP development and only heard good stuff. But if they're so small ( just two or three guys )

How are they gonna update and support three games at the same time?
I've been here for about a more or a little more and from my impression they have only worked on FHM development.

I mean at some point they have to switch back to OOTP right ?

No, as far as I'm aware the FHM devs aren't working on OOTPB. OOTPB has its own dev team. However, Sebastian does also work on iOOPB (the mobile/tablet version of OOTPB).

G-Nuke · 08-18-2013, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffR

(developer sanity permitting.)

Developer sanity is just a myth... like Lochness or Bigfoot.

Great news!

Have you guys considered doing some advertising on places like Hockeysfuture? It's a fan run site, so it might be a cost effective way to get the word out.

Crombeen · 08-18-2013, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by archibalduk

No, as far as I'm aware the FHM devs aren't working on OOTPB. OOTPB has its own dev team. However, Sebastian does also work on iOOPB (the mobile/tablet version of OOTPB).

Okay thanks.. Makes sense, else it would be too much to handle.

08-16-2013, 11:56 AM	#1
JeffR FHM Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 17,249	FHM Newsletter August 16 OOTP Developments announces Franchise Hockey Manager There's not going to be much in here that's new for anyone who's been reading the forum regularly, but if you want to have a look, here it is. One thing that is new is the official confirmation that yes, there will be a new version next year. That's not to say we've made any decisions about what's going in it yet (we've got plenty of things for the current version to think about first), just that regular annual development is indeed the plan going forward (developer sanity permitting.)

08-18-2013, 06:47 AM	#12
Crombeen Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 269	Just curious, I don't know much about OOTP development and only heard good stuff. But if they're so small ( just two or three guys ) How are they gonna update and support three games at the same time? I've been here for about a more or a little more and from my impression they have only worked on FHM development. I mean at some point they have to switch back to OOTP right ? __________________ FHM gamer since 2013 #oldskool

08-16-2013, 01:54 PM	#4
Le Grande Orange Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Up There Posts: 15,644	A September 3rd release? I thought it was originally slated for mid-September, the 15th or so wasn't it?

08-16-2013, 05:32 PM	#6
tcblcommish Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 3,438	Great news and other than few things that arent working fully yet, I have enjoyed the promise that this game will be.

08-16-2013, 06:24 PM	#8
ZBGuy Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 71	Good to see that this will be supported well beyond the release date