Rosters in ITP

RevRedbird23 · 03-12-2003, 07:12 PM

Does anyone know if we will be able to download current rosters into ITP. Meaning, can our created player end up facing the likes of Randy Johnson or play along side the great Albert Pujols?

Steve Kuffrey · 03-12-2003, 07:44 PM

It is a minor league game, not major league. No idea if that will be possible.

Sandberg · 03-12-2003, 09:05 PM

A minor league game? Is this a revelation for the game or was it always the intention. I thought from the stickies I read that one of the goals was to "make it"? I know the details are being sorted still, but can we get a bone tossed here on whether the game will progress past the "make it" part or will it just be a minor league game as you mentioned?

Shawn

Joe Canadian · 03-12-2003, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Do you have what it takes to become one of the game's all-time greats? Will your "Rookie Card" be worth hundreds of dollars when you retire, or will it be a substitute drink coaster? Will you get your choice of the top national ad opportunities once you make it to "The Show," or will be you be the spokesperson for Al's Used Car Heaven?

That is a quote from the "sticky post." From this info I was under the impression that you progressed from the minors to the majors, and all the way to retirement. I hope I have mis-understood what Steve has said, and I truly hope this is not a strictly minor league game.

Steve Kuffrey · 03-12-2003, 10:08 PM

The major emphasis of the game is "making it" to the majors, which is primarily "minor leagues". I honestly don't know what % of the game will be minor or major at this point.

Sandberg · 03-12-2003, 10:14 PM

Fair enough. Thanks Steve.

Shawn

Cuss16 · 03-17-2003, 06:02 AM

i sure hope the game doesnt end when you finally make it to the majors.

jll12833613 · 11-24-2003, 03:02 PM

yeah that would be stupid.....the fun part of the game would be to be in the majors!!

lgkeeper · 11-24-2003, 03:43 PM

This totally changes my perception and interest in this game.

I thought that it was similar to OOTP in the sense that there is a minor league progression, but your career gets even better and more dramatic once you hit the majors.

Sponsorships and Rookie cards (2 things mentioned in the above quote) don't even happen until you get to the majors.

This is an interesting twist.

Randy Rhoads · 11-24-2003, 06:19 PM

well seeing as that post was from 8 months ago, i think the game could have changed since then.

GForce22 · 11-24-2003, 09:07 PM

Will it allow for an import into OOTP6. That would let you keep it going (like the NCAA/Madden series).

GH

John C · 11-25-2003, 01:53 AM

From my understanding, you were able to take leagues from OOTP5 and input it into the game. I remember reading that on this board. If I can locate the actual text, I shall.

John C · 11-25-2003, 02:08 AM

Here it is, from the newsletter:

::Having created the character in the last newsletter, I am now ready to start my professional career. The final step of character creation is the selection of the league in which you choose to play. You can use the default league (a league with fictional players that mirrors the real life league set up) or you can simply import any OOTP 5 league. I chose the default league, and the character is available for the 2003 first-year player draft. ::

This leads me to believe that you CAN play in the big leagues, which is further evidenced by this comment:

::Home sweet home! Here you can view your most important stats and ratings on one screen. However, an incredible variety of other stats are available as well, even game-by-game stats of all your minor league games at any given point in the season. Your home also features your equipment, awards and, once you made it to the Big Leagues, your rookie card. The overall goal of ITP is to have a great career and, in the process, increase the value of your rookie card, making it a true collector’s dream! ::

Your career doesn't end when you made it to the Show. It's only just started. Therefore, if you're going to have a grossly overpriced rookie card, you better have a Hall of Fame career to go along with that.

End result: Big-league play will be in the game.

At least, that's how I view it.

Markus Heinsohn · 11-25-2003, 03:39 AM

Exactly... basically ITP has three important phases.
1) Character creation... very important for your career path.
2) Minor Leagues... how long you stay there, depends on your difficulty level and how well you work out. A little luck is involved as well of course, just like in real life the road to the show may be blocked because of better prospects or good players on the big league roster at your position.
3) The real fun begins once you get to the show! The great equipment that enhances your character is pretty expensive and out of reach if you just earn the $3k a month in the minors. Also, negotiating your contracts just happens in the bigs

To the original question, you can import EVERY OOTP 5 league and start your career there...

Treches · 11-25-2003, 05:06 AM

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Originally posted by Markus Heinsohn
3) The real fun begins once you get to the show!

I assume that would be "The real fun begins if you get to the show". Making the majors isn't a given, is it?

Steve Kuffrey · 11-25-2003, 07:36 AM

No promises to make the majors.

Markus Heinsohn · 11-26-2003, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Treches
I assume that would be "The real fun begins if you get to the show". Making the majors isn't a given, is it?

That depends on the difficulty level... on the 'pathetic' level, you are able to create characters with the talent of Maddux or ARod, so unless you get seriously injured or really mess up your workout, you will make the show. But on the harder settings, you may well end up as a career minor leaguer with a couple of late call ups...

Skipaway · 11-26-2003, 09:31 AM

So what's the answer for importing ITP players into OOTP?

Jason · 12-02-2003, 12:24 PM

Considering the actual baseball skill of some of the guys who'll be playing this game (like me) perhaps the game should start out in Little League!

dannyc · 12-12-2003, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cuss16
i sure hope the game doesnt end when you finally make it to the majors.

Word that would suck and i would cry

03-12-2003, 07:12 PM	#1
RevRedbird23 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Posts: 75	Rosters in ITP Does anyone know if we will be able to download current rosters into ITP. Meaning, can our created player end up facing the likes of Randy Johnson or play along side the great Albert Pujols?

03-12-2003, 07:44 PM	#2
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,023	It is a minor league game, not major league. No idea if that will be possible. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

03-12-2003, 09:05 PM	#3
Sandberg All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 568	A minor league game? Is this a revelation for the game or was it always the intention. I thought from the stickies I read that one of the goals was to "make it"? I know the details are being sorted still, but can we get a bone tossed here on whether the game will progress past the "make it" part or will it just be a minor league game as you mentioned? Shawn __________________ Shawn Dylla Asahi 3 Baseball - Commissioner and Twins

03-12-2003, 10:08 PM	#5
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,023	The major emphasis of the game is "making it" to the majors, which is primarily "minor leagues". I honestly don't know what % of the game will be minor or major at this point. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

03-12-2003, 10:14 PM	#6
Sandberg All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 568	Fair enough. Thanks Steve. Shawn __________________ Shawn Dylla Asahi 3 Baseball - Commissioner and Twins

03-17-2003, 06:02 AM	#7
Cuss16 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: BC, CANADA Posts: 2,994	i sure hope the game doesnt end when you finally make it to the majors. __________________

11-24-2003, 03:02 PM	#8
jll12833613 Bat Boy Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1	yeah that would be stupid.....the fun part of the game would be to be in the majors!!

11-24-2003, 03:43 PM	#9
lgkeeper All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: My front porch lookin' in Posts: 1,137	This totally changes my perception and interest in this game. I thought that it was similar to OOTP in the sense that there is a minor league progression, but your career gets even better and more dramatic once you hit the majors. Sponsorships and Rookie cards (2 things mentioned in the above quote) don't even happen until you get to the majors. This is an interesting twist.

11-24-2003, 06:19 PM	#10
Randy Rhoads Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 27	well seeing as that post was from 8 months ago, i think the game could have changed since then. __________________ Lindsay: How do you think I feel? Bob Loblaw’s a handsome, professional man and I’m only used to... well, none of those things. Tobias: Okay, Lindsay, are you forgetting that I was a professional twice over— an analyst and a therapist. The world’s first analrapist.

11-24-2003, 09:07 PM	#11
GForce22 Banned Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,654	Will it allow for an import into OOTP6. That would let you keep it going (like the NCAA/Madden series). GH

11-25-2003, 01:53 AM	#12
John C Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Albion, RI Posts: 2,261 Infractions: 1/0 (0)	From my understanding, you were able to take leagues from OOTP5 and input it into the game. I remember reading that on this board. If I can locate the actual text, I shall. __________________ Facebook \| My Videos

11-25-2003, 02:08 AM	#13
John C Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Albion, RI Posts: 2,261 Infractions: 1/0 (0)	Here it is, from the newsletter: ::Having created the character in the last newsletter, I am now ready to start my professional career. The final step of character creation is the selection of the league in which you choose to play. You can use the default league (a league with fictional players that mirrors the real life league set up) or you can simply import any OOTP 5 league. I chose the default league, and the character is available for the 2003 first-year player draft. :: This leads me to believe that you CAN play in the big leagues, which is further evidenced by this comment: ::Home sweet home! Here you can view your most important stats and ratings on one screen. However, an incredible variety of other stats are available as well, even game-by-game stats of all your minor league games at any given point in the season. Your home also features your equipment, awards and, once you made it to the Big Leagues, your rookie card. The overall goal of ITP is to have a great career and, in the process, increase the value of your rookie card, making it a true collector’s dream! :: Your career doesn't end when you made it to the Show. It's only just started. Therefore, if you're going to have a grossly overpriced rookie card, you better have a Hall of Fame career to go along with that. End result: Big-league play will be in the game. At least, that's how I view it. __________________ Facebook \| My Videos

11-25-2003, 03:39 AM	#14
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,805	Exactly... basically ITP has three important phases. 1) Character creation... very important for your career path. 2) Minor Leagues... how long you stay there, depends on your difficulty level and how well you work out. A little luck is involved as well of course, just like in real life the road to the show may be blocked because of better prospects or good players on the big league roster at your position. 3) The real fun begins once you get to the show! The great equipment that enhances your character is pretty expensive and out of reach if you just earn the $3k a month in the minors. Also, negotiating your contracts just happens in the bigs To the original question, you can import EVERY OOTP 5 league and start your career there...

11-25-2003, 07:36 AM	#16
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,023	No promises to make the majors. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

11-26-2003, 09:31 AM	#18
Skipaway Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Where you live Posts: 11,017	So what's the answer for importing ITP players into OOTP? __________________ Jonathan Haidt: Moral reasoning is really just a servant masquerading as a high priest.

12-02-2003, 12:24 PM	#19
Jason Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,847	Considering the actual baseball skill of some of the guys who'll be playing this game (like me) perhaps the game should start out in Little League!