When do we start hearing stuff about the next game?

XFBcommish · 12-03-2006, 03:03 PM

It seems that about this time last year we were hearing about OOTP 2006. Any news as to when we will be hearing about the next version of OOTP? Will it be like a 6.5 update where it's basically the same game with a few major upgrade and fixes or will it be like 2006 where it's a completely new game?

Cras · 12-03-2006, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by XFBcommish

or will it be like 2006 where it's a completely new game?

SI vowed to never do a complete re-write after all the head-aches they had after CM4 came out. I trust that Markus will have learned the same lesson. I highly doubt we will see a total re-write again, and dearly hope that we won't.

darkenigma510 · 12-03-2006, 05:39 PM

Im pretty sure from various discussions that future additions will be additions to the current engine. In fact. I'm 99.9999999999% sure of it.

APujols5 · 12-03-2006, 07:13 PM

I will echo the previous statements, there probably won't be another rewrite anytime soon. Now it's about tweaking things that haven't worked as well as hoped and adding new things. Or at least that's what I have taken from things that have been talked about here

Syd Thrift · 12-04-2006, 12:33 AM

In fairness, the complete rewrite killed the FPS Football series, so both OOTP and CM4 are ahead of the game.

jbsnadb · 12-04-2006, 04:00 AM

I think Markus would have to be monumentally stupid to do a complete rewrtie after what happened this year.

jm47048 · 12-04-2006, 12:16 PM

It is not even really cost effective to do a complete re-write again. I mean, it was necessary given the new code base, but now that there is a complete game on the current code base, I don't see why they would nee another whole complete game.

endgame · 12-04-2006, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by XFBcommish

Any news as to when we will be hearing about the next version of OOTP?

Given that we're already seeing the shuffling about and scuffling with one another in the bleacher seats, you can be assured it won't be long before the official chatter begins from those in the SI skyboxes. I'd wager by Jan or Feb (if not before) we'll begin to hear official smaller announcements, with the actual Countdown to Release beginning, what was it, just weeks before the actual release?

CMH · 12-04-2006, 03:00 PM

I'm willing to bet they'll hold off on discussion of the game until they can show us something different.

This community has had too many bad experiences with several game companies that presented their games earlier than they should have. I think SI wants to avoid that.

Cras · 12-04-2006, 03:03 PM

It wouldn't surpise me though if they try to release the game earlier than last time. I think another July release would serve no benefit, the 2007 game needs to be out by opening day.

ACibella · 12-04-2006, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

It wouldn't surpise me though if they try to release the game earlier than last time. I think another July release would serve no benefit, the 2007 game needs to be out by opening day.

Here Here!! I release by opening day would be great!

AC

BaseballMan · 12-04-2006, 05:09 PM

I think the ganme was out on May 31st last time but i could be wrong.
Thats only a couple of months later than usual. I beleive the game as been released usually in March or April. I just hope Markus has taken the communitys suggestions and complaints about OOTP 2006 and made a decision on what he can get into 2007 and work on perfecting it and only add anything later that has to be in the game. I know we are always coming up with something but even if its a great feature to have and should be in the game, well if the game can work without it for a year then id rather he wait till next year than putting something in the last minute.
Having said that i am expecting 2007 to be probably the best version yet. Because 2006 wasnt bad but Markus will have a year to see what he did right and what he did wrong. I think 2007 will probably be a combination of the best of 6.5 and 2006. well at least i hope so. Anyways i expect an earlier release than last version but hey if Markus thinks the game isnt ready to release till July i sure as hell aint gonna rush him. Just because the baseballl season is over in October doesnt mean i stop playing ootp.

ajsas01 · 12-04-2006, 07:04 PM

I think a Opening Day release would be in SI's best interest, but I know that I'll probably be buying OOTP 2007 even if it comes out in June again. That being said, I really hope we don't have to wait that long again.

Exodor · 12-04-2006, 07:22 PM

Since 2007 will be based on the same engine as 2006, is it safe to assume that universes created in 2006 will be usable in 2007?

I hope so. I'll probably have 5 or more years invested in my solo league by the time 2007 come sout.

molarmite · 12-04-2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Exodor

Since 2007 will be based on the same engine as 2006, is it safe to assume that universes created in 2006 will be usable in 2007?

I hope so. I'll probably have 5 or more years invested in my solo league by the time 2007 come sout.

I don't see why not. If 6 and 6.5 leagues worked with 2006, then 2006 leagues should work with 2007, but I don't know for sure.

DerekT · 12-04-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Syd Thrift

In fairness, the idiot who bough Sierra, ran it like a idiot and thought that people were waiting for Bull-Riding games killed the FPS Football series.

Fixed it for you

1998 Yankees · 12-04-2006, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Exodor

Since 2007 will be based on the same engine as 2006, is it safe to assume that universes created in 2006 will be usable in 2007?

I hope so. I'll probably have 5 or more years invested in my solo league by the time 2007 come sout.

Well, we had this recent confirmation:

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...&postcount=104

XFBcommish · 12-04-2006, 10:59 PM

Anyone know if you can add leagues as you go? I know that was a popular idea among people earlier. It's something I'm definetly interested in.

Twelvefield · 12-04-2006, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by XFBcommish

It seems that about this time last year we were hearing about OOTP 2006. Any news as to when we will be hearing about the next version of OOTP?

I had to think about this for a while. I think the difference is that Mark Duffy was a lot more involved with this forum this time last year, and he's probably the best one to answer these questions. Doesn't stop us from speculating wildly on our own, though.

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APujols5 · 12-04-2006, 11:29 PM

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that Marc Duffy has been involved with other games for SI and I am guessing once he returns to OOTP we might start hearing some stuff. But that's just my guess? so Who really knows

12-03-2006, 03:03 PM	#1
XFBcommish Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 88	When do we start hearing stuff about the next game? It seems that about this time last year we were hearing about OOTP 2006. Any news as to when we will be hearing about the next version of OOTP? Will it be like a 6.5 update where it's basically the same game with a few major upgrade and fixes or will it be like 2006 where it's a completely new game?

12-04-2006, 04:00 AM	#6
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jm47048 All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,247	It is not even really cost effective to do a complete re-write again. I mean, it was necessary given the new code base, but now that there is a complete game on the current code base, I don't see why they would nee another whole complete game. __________________ The New York Yankees World Series Champions 1923, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1943, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1956, 1958, 1961, 1962, 1977, 1978, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2009 American League Champions 1921, 1922, 1923, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1932, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2009, 2024

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12-04-2006, 07:04 PM	#13
ajsas01 Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Saline, MI Posts: 441	I think a Opening Day release would be in SI's best interest, but I know that I'll probably be buying OOTP 2007 even if it comes out in June again. That being said, I really hope we don't have to wait that long again. __________________ Go Tigers!

12-03-2006, 05:39 PM	#3
darkenigma510 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Wild West Posts: 1,353	Im pretty sure from various discussions that future additions will be additions to the current engine. In fact. I'm 99.9999999999% sure of it.

12-03-2006, 07:13 PM	#4
APujols5 Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CP Indiana Posts: 1,667 Infractions: 1/3 (3)	I will echo the previous statements, there probably won't be another rewrite anytime soon. Now it's about tweaking things that haven't worked as well as hoped and adding new things. Or at least that's what I have taken from things that have been talked about here

12-04-2006, 03:00 PM	#9
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	I'm willing to bet they'll hold off on discussion of the game until they can show us something different. This community has had too many bad experiences with several game companies that presented their games earlier than they should have. I think SI wants to avoid that.

12-04-2006, 05:09 PM	#12
BaseballMan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,517	I think the ganme was out on May 31st last time but i could be wrong. Thats only a couple of months later than usual. I beleive the game as been released usually in March or April. I just hope Markus has taken the communitys suggestions and complaints about OOTP 2006 and made a decision on what he can get into 2007 and work on perfecting it and only add anything later that has to be in the game. I know we are always coming up with something but even if its a great feature to have and should be in the game, well if the game can work without it for a year then id rather he wait till next year than putting something in the last minute. Having said that i am expecting 2007 to be probably the best version yet. Because 2006 wasnt bad but Markus will have a year to see what he did right and what he did wrong. I think 2007 will probably be a combination of the best of 6.5 and 2006. well at least i hope so. Anyways i expect an earlier release than last version but hey if Markus thinks the game isnt ready to release till July i sure as hell aint gonna rush him. Just because the baseballl season is over in October doesnt mean i stop playing ootp.

12-04-2006, 07:22 PM	#14
Exodor Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 481	Since 2007 will be based on the same engine as 2006, is it safe to assume that universes created in 2006 will be usable in 2007? I hope so. I'll probably have 5 or more years invested in my solo league by the time 2007 come sout.

12-04-2006, 10:59 PM	#18
XFBcommish Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 88	Anyone know if you can add leagues as you go? I know that was a popular idea among people earlier. It's something I'm definetly interested in.

12-04-2006, 11:29 PM	#20
APujols5 Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CP Indiana Posts: 1,667 Infractions: 1/3 (3)	I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that Marc Duffy has been involved with other games for SI and I am guessing once he returns to OOTP we might start hearing some stuff. But that's just my guess? so Who really knows