Is OOTP 2006 a major upgrade for online leagues???

Jdubs15 · 09-19-2006, 12:22 PM

There's a debate going on in the online league i'm in right now whether to update from OOTP6 to OOTP 2006 or not. Some people seem to think it's still very buggy. I'm sure there's lots of reviews of it on this board, but I'm at work and can't search through every page right now...so if someone could fill me in on the general consensus, i'd appreciate it.

Stu · 09-19-2006, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jdubs15

There's a debate going on in the online league i'm in right now whether to update from OOTP6 to OOTP 2006 or not. Some people seem to think it's still very buggy. I'm sure there's lots of reviews of it on this board, but I'm at work and can't search through every page right now...so if someone could fill me in on the general consensus, i'd appreciate it.

All the major bugs affecting online leagues have been resolved. The import/export/uploading process is very easy for both the owners and commish, with everything happening in the game.

I think one of the bigger complaints about the game is still the AI, which doesn't really apply to online leagues since the teams are owner run.

Personally I'm loving online leagues in 2006 and think it's miles ahead of 6.5.

Chris Johnson · 09-19-2006, 12:31 PM

Umm, no, not all of the "major" bugs have been resolved. I think if the OOTP 2006 league starts from scratch the experience is a bit different than if the league is converting from OOTP 6.5. We're having all sorts of roster/AI issues every sim in our converted league. Now we're experiencing crashes. So I would recommend that most online leagues wait to convert.

To see what we've been experiencing, visit http://www.invitationonlysports.com/...wforum.php?f=1 and http://www.invitationonlysports.com/...wforum.php?f=2 for the nightmarish play by play. Our league has been around a while and has a dedicated owner core who are currently a bit concerned about OOTP 2006.

TC Dale · 09-19-2006, 12:37 PM

I know that longtime league Baseball Maelstrom is getting ready to move to OOTP 2K6, and you and your league might want to follow the progress there at their forums for more info.

Their format is a bit different than most leagues, but the leadership is top drawer and owners are great. If you want to review BM's move to the next version, feel free to watch Baseball Maelstrom's move.

If your league isn't sure, I would definitely have the commissioners do a lot of legwork and testing with a long term study (say 2-6 seasons of testing at the least) to see how things are going to evolve with the new version vs. OOTP 6.5.

I haven't noticed anything on online leagues with bugs etc... I agree that with owners running the show, some of the AI issues won't be a problem, but you should read the thread at Baseball Maelstrom about what to expect..

The more knowledge your owners have for a change like this, it is good. And their feedback is gold in a situation like this you are contemplating. Good Luck!

enuttage · 09-19-2006, 01:48 PM

^^^

In a somewhat rare moment of convergence of ideas, I agree with TC on this one.

At the WHBL, we've been following the BM threads with great interest, thanks to some crossover membership.

I would suggest doing the same if you're considering a move to the new game.

Markus Heinsohn · 09-20-2006, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Johnson

Umm, no, not all of the "major" bugs have been resolved. I think if the OOTP 2006 league starts from scratch the experience is a bit different than if the league is converting from OOTP 6.5. We're having all sorts of roster/AI issues every sim in our converted league. Now we're experiencing crashes. So I would recommend that most online leagues wait to convert.

To see what we've been experiencing, visit http://www.invitationonlysports.com/...wforum.php?f=1 and http://www.invitationonlysports.com/...wforum.php?f=2 for the nightmarish play by play. Our league has been around a while and has a dedicated owner core who are currently a bit concerned about OOTP 2006.

Can you email me some examples of your issues please? markus.heinsohn@sigames.com

Chris Johnson · 09-20-2006, 09:33 AM

Email sent. Thanks.

Jdubs15 · 09-20-2006, 09:52 AM

can someone give me a link to this "maelstrom" league?

enuttage · 09-20-2006, 10:46 AM

http://baseballmaelstrom.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=212

beorn · 09-20-2006, 07:38 PM

One thing to keep in mind is that personnel (scouts, coaches, etc) are very awkward in an online league.

Only the commish can do the signing.
Only the commish can see which personnel is willing to sign with which team.
Only the commish can see what the personnel would agree to, and there is no negotiation.

Thus, you pretty much have to do the bidding outside the game and then have the commish enter the winning bid, then go into the editor and set it for what the bid actually was... except that even that is problematic since a team may win the bidding but then the guy won't sign with that team.

bp_ · 09-20-2006, 07:42 PM

also, using scouts makes the league file HUGE. Best to not use them at all in online leagues.

09-19-2006, 12:22 PM	#1
Jdubs15 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 46	Is OOTP 2006 a major upgrade for online leagues??? There's a debate going on in the online league i'm in right now whether to update from OOTP6 to OOTP 2006 or not. Some people seem to think it's still very buggy. I'm sure there's lots of reviews of it on this board, but I'm at work and can't search through every page right now...so if someone could fill me in on the general consensus, i'd appreciate it.

09-19-2006, 12:31 PM	#3
Chris Johnson Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 360	Umm, no, not all of the "major" bugs have been resolved. I think if the OOTP 2006 league starts from scratch the experience is a bit different than if the league is converting from OOTP 6.5. We're having all sorts of roster/AI issues every sim in our converted league. Now we're experiencing crashes. So I would recommend that most online leagues wait to convert. To see what we've been experiencing, visit http://www.invitationonlysports.com/...wforum.php?f=1 and http://www.invitationonlysports.com/...wforum.php?f=2 for the nightmarish play by play. Our league has been around a while and has a dedicated owner core who are currently a bit concerned about OOTP 2006. __________________ IOSBL - Commissioner & Jacksonville Sharks TLB - Los Angeles Dodgers APBL - Tampa Bay Devil Rays Last edited by Chris Johnson; 09-19-2006 at 12:50 PM.

09-19-2006, 12:37 PM	#4
TC Dale Global Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,983	I know that longtime league Baseball Maelstrom is getting ready to move to OOTP 2K6, and you and your league might want to follow the progress there at their forums for more info. Their format is a bit different than most leagues, but the leadership is top drawer and owners are great. If you want to review BM's move to the next version, feel free to watch Baseball Maelstrom's move. If your league isn't sure, I would definitely have the commissioners do a lot of legwork and testing with a long term study (say 2-6 seasons of testing at the least) to see how things are going to evolve with the new version vs. OOTP 6.5. I haven't noticed anything on online leagues with bugs etc... I agree that with owners running the show, some of the AI issues won't be a problem, but you should read the thread at Baseball Maelstrom about what to expect.. The more knowledge your owners have for a change like this, it is good. And their feedback is gold in a situation like this you are contemplating. Good Luck! __________________ ----------------------------------

09-19-2006, 01:48 PM	#5
enuttage Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hill Country Posts: 2,431	^^^ In a somewhat rare moment of convergence of ideas, I agree with TC on this one. At the WHBL, we've been following the BM threads with great interest, thanks to some crossover membership. I would suggest doing the same if you're considering a move to the new game. __________________ The former GM of the WHBL Managua Four Roses *"The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them."*

09-20-2006, 09:33 AM	#7
Chris Johnson Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 360	Email sent. Thanks. __________________ IOSBL - Commissioner & Jacksonville Sharks TLB - Los Angeles Dodgers APBL - Tampa Bay Devil Rays

09-20-2006, 09:52 AM	#8
Jdubs15 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 46	can someone give me a link to this "maelstrom" league?

09-20-2006, 10:46 AM	#9
enuttage Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hill Country Posts: 2,431	http://baseballmaelstrom.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=212 __________________ The former GM of the WHBL Managua Four Roses *"The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them."*

09-20-2006, 07:38 PM	#10
beorn All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: near Rochester, NY Posts: 1,269	One thing to keep in mind is that personnel (scouts, coaches, etc) are very awkward in an online league. Only the commish can do the signing. Only the commish can see which personnel is willing to sign with which team. Only the commish can see what the personnel would agree to, and there is no negotiation. Thus, you pretty much have to do the bidding outside the game and then have the commish enter the winning bid, then go into the editor and set it for what the bid actually was... except that even that is problematic since a team may win the bidding but then the guy won't sign with that team. __________________ Commish of Dog Days Baseball Commish Pennant Chase Baseball League (PCBL) Commish and Blue Jays GM Extra Innings Baseball

09-20-2006, 07:42 PM	#11
bp_ Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,804	also, using scouts makes the league file HUGE. Best to not use them at all in online leagues. __________________ Commish: Over The Mound