New Idea for "In Game" display...

Henry · 04-07-2002, 07:39 AM

Ok, so I'm crazy. My wife reminds me of that all the time

Having created / modified so many ballparks for OOTP, I guess I've gotten to the point where I wanted more than just a ballpark picture - much the same as CCM01 stated about a month back. I liked his soon-to-come layout, and even created a few for my Pacific Coast League based on his template - but it still seemed to miss something for me.

In addition, as I moved to creating backdrops for older ballparks in my Ultimate Ballpark Collection, there simply are not any pictures available from "behind the plate" for many (most) of those parks.

The basic problem is "do you want your players on the field" or "is there some other way to represent the game that is also interesting?".

I've played around a lot trying probably 10 or 15 different layouts, and finally figured out one that has me (at least) excited.

Take a look at the mockup below and let me know what you think

ps: For you fictional players out there, this might be a better option than having to create ballparks from the ground up.

Capta · 04-07-2002, 07:43 AM

Wow....very, very nice. Where can I get them?

CMH · 04-07-2002, 08:33 AM

thats impressive stuff there Henry. i just hope you can find enough stadium pictures for each team that will make this set a success.

Henry · 04-07-2002, 08:52 AM

YankeePride,

My thought was to use the same backdrop for all the parks - changing the upper left graphic to the park itself. For more modern parks, the backdrop could be updated to a more modern image. Here's an in game shot using Braves field, and the transparent player boxes...

MTXperience · 04-07-2002, 03:09 PM

Breathtaking work Henry, great job.

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CMH · 04-07-2002, 03:55 PM

i got you now henry. I think its a great idea. I perfer seeing the stadium image BUT as you posted in the beginning, this could work well for fictional teams. and i like that idea for a fictional league.

Henry · 04-07-2002, 04:13 PM

Like anything, it will have it's supporters and opponents - it is kinda "abstract" but it's a nice change too

Max Venerable · 04-07-2002, 04:20 PM

WOw... totaly beautiful.. where can i get a few of those? PLEASE post a urls to download! I'm makeing fictional parks for my personal off-line league.... those backdrops would be splendid! take this compliment to hart from a graduated fine art major, dude... really nice...

-Max

hellfrozeover · 04-07-2002, 10:20 PM

I love it, when do you think you can put those up for download?

GR8Madmax · 04-08-2002, 04:23 AM

nice...great job!

Henry · 04-08-2002, 04:59 AM

There's a few in my 1931-1970 ballpark set, and more to come

04-07-2002, 07:39 AM	#1
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	New Idea for "In Game" display... Ok, so I'm crazy. My wife reminds me of that all the time Having created / modified so many ballparks for OOTP, I guess I've gotten to the point where I wanted more than just a ballpark picture - much the same as CCM01 stated about a month back. I liked his soon-to-come layout, and even created a few for my Pacific Coast League based on his template - but it still seemed to miss something for me. In addition, as I moved to creating backdrops for older ballparks in my Ultimate Ballpark Collection, there simply are not any pictures available from "behind the plate" for many (most) of those parks. The basic problem is "do you want your players on the field" or "is there some other way to represent the game that is also interesting?". I've played around a lot trying probably 10 or 15 different layouts, and finally figured out one that has me (at least) excited. Take a look at the mockup below and let me know what you think ps: For you fictional players out there, this might be a better option than having to create ballparks from the ground up.

04-07-2002, 04:20 PM	#8
Max Venerable Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: USA Posts: 113	WOw... totaly beautiful.. where can i get a few of those? PLEASE post a urls to download! I'm makeing fictional parks for my personal off-line league.... those backdrops would be splendid! take this compliment to hart from a graduated fine art major, dude... really nice... -Max __________________ * * * The NEBA, an now defunkt solo league - "It's Turtles all the way Down."

04-07-2002, 10:20 PM	#9
hellfrozeover All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,130	I love it, when do you think you can put those up for download? __________________ FBA Chicago Syndicate Former Owner: WBL Minnesota Twins 2004 - 2007 AL Central Division Champs OOL Chicago Whales 2006, 2009 UL East Champs; 2006, 2009 United League Champs IBA Lehigh Valley Diamonds 2006 Governor's Cup Champions VSLB New York Yankees 2001, 2002 AL East Division Champs ILBL Commissioner/Chicago Cubs 2002 NL Central Division Champs; 2002 National League Champs ASBL New York Yankees 2006 AL East Division Champs

04-07-2002, 07:43 AM	#2
Capta Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Edmonton Posts: 41	Wow....very, very nice. Where can I get them?

04-07-2002, 08:33 AM	#3
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	thats impressive stuff there Henry. i just hope you can find enough stadium pictures for each team that will make this set a success.

04-07-2002, 08:52 AM	#4
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	YankeePride, My thought was to use the same backdrop for all the parks - changing the upper left graphic to the park itself. For more modern parks, the backdrop could be updated to a more modern image. Here's an in game shot using Braves field, and the transparent player boxes...

04-07-2002, 03:09 PM	#5
MTXperience Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 372	Breathtaking work Henry, great job. [ 04-07-2002: Message edited by: MTXperience ]</p>

04-07-2002, 03:55 PM	#6
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	i got you now henry. I think its a great idea. I perfer seeing the stadium image BUT as you posted in the beginning, this could work well for fictional teams. and i like that idea for a fictional league.

04-07-2002, 04:13 PM	#7
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	Like anything, it will have it's supporters and opponents - it is kinda "abstract" but it's a nice change too

04-08-2002, 04:23 AM	#10
GR8Madmax Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 94	nice...great job!

04-08-2002, 04:59 AM	#11
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	There's a few in my 1931-1970 ballpark set, and more to come