OOTP4 vs OOTP5

thefreaks · 09-19-2002, 01:59 PM

Forgive me if this is a dumb question, I just started playing OOTP about two months ago.

I paid for OOTP4 and downloaded it. When OOTP5 comes out, do I need to pay again if I want to use the new version? Or do I just download a patch without paying?

Thanks!

09-19-2002, 02:00 PM

In the past, it has been done where you have to pay again for the new version. Maybe Steve will confirm that this will be true for version 5?

Scott Vibert · 09-19-2002, 02:00 PM

OOTP5 will be an entirely new game, it is a sequel and not a patch.

There will be another free patch for OOTP4 (Version 4.2) expected out in October.

Steve Kuffrey · 09-19-2002, 02:35 PM

Just to confirm v5 will be a totally new release and must be paid for in full, however that won't be till Spring '03 so there is plenty of time to enjoy v4.

SoxWin · 09-19-2002, 03:00 PM

I'm having problems running my copy of OOTP5, for some reason my license is not valid?????????????????

What do I do

Cheers

Rich

Scott Vibert · 09-19-2002, 03:06 PM

To make OOTP5 work properly you must:

Turn off the monitor
Step away from the machine
Turn on the monitor
Spin twice clockwise
Turn off the monitor
Double click on the Control Panel Icon
Type the secret password, orehymsiregdoDtfarD in the proper space
Turn on some running water for 5 seconds
Spin three times counter clockwise
Double click the OOTP5 Icon
Turn the monitor back on
The game should then work.

But only if you manage to get everything just right.

(This protection scheme against would-be piraters is really quite obnoxious any chance it can be toned down in the next patch?

)

Obviously this is facietious you must spin clockwise 3 times as well

09-19-2002, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Steve Kuffrey
Just to confirm v5 will be a totally new release and must be paid for in full, however that won't be till Spring '03 so there is plenty of time to enjoy v4.

Or plenty of time to just keep enjoying OOTP3 as I am now, and hope that OOTP5 justifies its purchase price ...

Just my own opinion ...

Actually I'll probably buy version 5 when it comes out no matter what - so I can join an online league.

ScottVib - you should work in tech support

SoxWin · 09-19-2002, 03:30 PM

Thanks Scott, I switched steps 1 & 3 around, works like a dam now

Cheers

Rich

Steve Kuffrey · 09-19-2002, 03:46 PM

With my copy of v5 you have to be standing on your head and roll bb's out of your left ear...wonder what is wrong with my copy..

Scott Vibert · 09-19-2002, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Steve Kuffrey
With my copy of v5 you have to be standing on your head and roll bb's out of your left ear...wonder what is wrong with my copy..

Don't you have the special edition "Developers Cut" of the game? Maybe thats the difference....

Steve Kuffrey · 09-19-2002, 04:36 PM

That's probably it....

BaseballMan · 09-19-2002, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ScottVib
To make OOTP5 work properly you must:
Turn off the monitor

Step away from the machine

Turn on the monitor

Spin twice clockwise

Turn off the monitor

Double click on the Control Panel Icon

Type the secret password, orehymsiregdoDtfarD in the proper space

Turn on some running water for 5 seconds

Spin three times counter clockwise

Double click the OOTP5 Icon

Turn the monitor back on

The game should then work.

But only if you manage to get everything just right.

(This protection scheme against would-be piraters is really quite obnoxious any chance it can be toned down in the next patch? )

Obviously this is facietious you must spin clockwise 3 times as well

um i couldnt find the ootp5 icon.
Is it holographically hidden or something?

jor31 · 09-19-2002, 08:46 PM

Steve, mine is password protected...ive tried

I hate the Yankees.
I still hate the Yankees.
Go Mets.
Go Braves * i had to copy and paste it, i couldnt bring myself to type it*

Whats wrong?

Killebrew · 09-20-2002, 01:52 AM

I am trying to run OOTP5 off of my palm pilot, but the floppy won't fit properly. I disconnected my palm pilot power switch twice, I hit the tiny screen with a large hammer until it cracked, and I removed the hinges from my bathroom door, but the game still doesn't work. My questions are: How do I get the stadium pictures to show up, and who wants to join the league I am starting up?

Zarathustra · 09-20-2002, 05:43 AM

Quote:

I am trying to run OOTP5 off of my palm pilot, but the floppy won't fit properly

Silly, you need to download FileZ, Backup Buddy, Laptop Hack, pEdit, and Shadow-plan first.

Quote:

How do I get the stadium pictures to show up

Why, just install bugme, hours, tealprint, and overclock_hack. That seems to work for me. Then make that the backlight option is set to dim. When I do that, OOTP simply screams on my visor edge.

See my post-count. We newbies can have a sense of humor too.

TC Dale · 09-20-2002, 09:04 AM

Steve .

Instead of BB's..out of the left ear.......should be MARBLES.....from the right ear. That should balance things out nicely.

And the hammer trick? Use a ball peen. More bangin' for your buck

Yogi

09-19-2002, 01:59 PM	#1
thefreaks Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 73	OOTP4 vs OOTP5 Forgive me if this is a dumb question, I just started playing OOTP about two months ago. I paid for OOTP4 and downloaded it. When OOTP5 comes out, do I need to pay again if I want to use the new version? Or do I just download a patch without paying? Thanks!

09-19-2002, 02:35 PM	#4
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,035	Just to confirm v5 will be a totally new release and must be paid for in full, however that won't be till Spring '03 so there is plenty of time to enjoy v4. __________________ 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

09-19-2002, 03:00 PM	#5
SoxWin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Blissful ignorance Posts: 3,315	I'm having problems running my copy of OOTP5, for some reason my license is not valid????????????????? What do I do Cheers Rich __________________ It's called partying. When you do a lot of it, you're bound to be places where the police show up. I smoke a lot of pot and drink a lot of beer. I also graduated Suma Cum Laude. ****ing sue me. - Luis Rivera

09-19-2002, 03:06 PM	#6
Scott Vibert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My Computer Posts: 8,248	To make OOTP5 work properly you must: Turn off the monitor Step away from the machine Turn on the monitor Spin twice clockwise Turn off the monitor Double click on the Control Panel Icon Type the secret password, orehymsiregdoDtfarD in the proper space Turn on some running water for 5 seconds Spin three times counter clockwise Double click the OOTP5 Icon Turn the monitor back on The game should then work. But only if you manage to get everything just right. (This protection scheme against would-be piraters is really quite obnoxious any chance it can be toned down in the next patch? ) Obviously this is facietious you must spin clockwise 3 times as well Last edited by Scott Vibert; 09-19-2002 at 03:10 PM.

09-19-2002, 03:30 PM	#8
SoxWin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Blissful ignorance Posts: 3,315	Thanks Scott, I switched steps 1 & 3 around, works like a dam now Cheers Rich __________________ It's called partying. When you do a lot of it, you're bound to be places where the police show up. I smoke a lot of pot and drink a lot of beer. I also graduated Suma Cum Laude. ****ing sue me. - Luis Rivera

09-19-2002, 02:00 PM	#2
ExposFan08 Guest Posts: n/a	In the past, it has been done where you have to pay again for the new version. Maybe Steve will confirm that this will be true for version 5?

09-19-2002, 03:46 PM	#9
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,035	With my copy of v5 you have to be standing on your head and roll bb's out of your left ear...wonder what is wrong with my copy.. __________________ 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

09-19-2002, 04:36 PM	#11
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,035	That's probably it.... __________________ 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

09-19-2002, 08:46 PM	#13
jor31 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 296	Steve, mine is password protected...ive tried I hate the Yankees. I still hate the Yankees. Go Mets. Go Braves * i had to copy and paste it, i couldnt bring myself to type it* Whats wrong? __________________ <img src="http://www.seti-stats.de/setistats/userstats.php?bcolor=128,128,128&tcolor=128,128,12 8&l=2&lng=en&id=3123">

09-20-2002, 01:52 AM	#14
Killebrew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,326	I am trying to run OOTP5 off of my palm pilot, but the floppy won't fit properly. I disconnected my palm pilot power switch twice, I hit the tiny screen with a large hammer until it cracked, and I removed the hinges from my bathroom door, but the game still doesn't work. My questions are: How do I get the stadium pictures to show up, and who wants to join the league I am starting up?

09-20-2002, 09:04 AM	#16
TC Dale Global Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,970	Steve . Instead of BB's..out of the left ear.......should be MARBLES.....from the right ear. That should balance things out nicely. And the hammer trick? Use a ball peen. More bangin' for your buck Yogi