A small update! - Page 6

ChuckkieB · 10-30-2006, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMax58

I hope Markus is planning to implement auto-expansion (or easier expansion) for historical leagues, as well as team imports. That would absolutely make my year.

Although I'm quite new to the game, I think the addition of this feature would be very useful to for some of the historical leagues that I would be interested in setting up. I've been reading the boards quite a bit and think this would be an extremely popular addition.

ootpFox07 · 11-01-2006, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenbo1

Well - I have to play devil's advocate here... I started playing OOTP back in v4. I love OOTP and never hesitated to purchase the next new release until now. I bought v2006 a few days after it came out. I put in several hours trying to understand the new game and I have to say that I hate v2006 and have not touched it for the past several months. It was a big waste of money for me. I continue to play a ton of online 6.5 leagues though.

I downloaded the trial after the final version was released and I did not decide to purchase v2006 ata that time mainly because my v6.5 solo leagues were midway through the 2006 season (I play it realtime) and I was not happy with the conversion from 6.5 -> v2006. Now that my 2006 season is over (my team actually won for once - who-hoo!), I'm trying to decide my next move.

While I like a lot of what's in v2006 and the 1.0.3 patch sound slike it's stablized the game quite a bit and added some good features I'm torn whether I should stick with 6.5, migrate to v2006 to take advantage of it's richer free agent functionality (the expanded contract options were a big win for me) and ability to integrate my US and global league into one universe or if I should try and patiently wait for what sounds like the Uber v2007 coming next year.

If v2007 is as cool as it sounds from Markus' note, I too would pony up my $$$ early to grab a stable release in Feb or March.

Regardless, Markus and team, thanks for continued efforts on what has become my new baseball sim obsession.

ChuckkieB · 11-02-2006, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyros

GREAT to hear Markus. If there is one wish I could have it would be that I hope that OOTPBB2006 will be backwards compatable with OOTPBB2007.

I'm curious about this as well. I'm asssuming that you WILL have the ability to import saved 2006 games into 2007, since that function exists in the current version, but you never know. Can someone in the "know" confirm this?

I would be disappointed as I'm sure many others would be if this was not possible. An incredible amount of time and effort has been put into the many great leagues created for 2006, and it would be a shame if all of that work had to be wasted.

battists · 11-02-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ChuckkieB

I'm curious about this as well. I'm asssuming that you WILL have the ability to import saved 2006 games into 2007, since that function exists in the current version, but you never know. Can someone in the "know" confirm this?

Yes, OOTPB 2006 leagues will be playable in OOTPB 2007!

ChuckkieB · 11-02-2006, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by battists

Yes, OOTPB 2006 leagues will be playable in OOTPB 2007!

Fantastic!

Bob61727 · 11-02-2006, 10:57 PM

Someone brought up the cost of OOTP2007. I would like to see some kind discount to all the loyalists of OOTP. Just speaking for my self, I have spent around 80$ on OOTP products, and feel the the loyal followers of OOTP deserve some kind of special discount. I feel that the 35$ I paid for 2006 was a bit too much pay for a game that in it's own right is "Good" but is still experimental. And 2007 should give us a combination of the steps made in 2006, and have the features that 6.51 had.

Don't get me wrong here, I love the OOTP series, and would play no other, Just wanted to make my point.

Thanks
Bob

Marc Duffy · 11-06-2006, 03:29 AM

The loyal fans of OOTP were offered a 20% discount for OOTP2006.

StyxNCa · 11-06-2006, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob61727

Someone brought up the cost of OOTP2007. I would like to see some kind discount to all the loyalists of OOTP. Just speaking for my self, I have spent around 80$ on OOTP products, and feel the the loyal followers of OOTP deserve some kind of special discount. I feel that the 35$ I paid for 2006 was a bit too much pay for a game that in it's own right is "Good" but is still experimental. And 2007 should give us a combination of the steps made in 2006, and have the features that 6.51 had.

Don't get me wrong here, I love the OOTP series, and would play no other, Just wanted to make my point.

Thanks
Bob

My opinion.....$35 was a real bargain for a game like this (I did pay the discount price though) . I have paid much more for baseball games, none of which compares to OOTP. APBA and SOM are way higher.

jm47048 · 11-06-2006, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by StyxNCa

My opinion.....$35 was a real bargain for a game like this (I did pay the discount price though) . I have paid much more for baseball games, none of which compares to OOTP. APBA and SOM are way higher.

I have no problem with the price, but for that price I want the game finished. Not half done to meet a deadline, which is what happened in the case of 2006. Markus needs more time on 2007 to make it great, and SI should give it to him.

Jason · 11-06-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

That would be an entirely new feature which wouldn't be announced until early next year.

If you add an intergrated expansion draft engine I'll gladly have your baby.

Assos · 11-06-2006, 04:40 PM

I think expansion draft was strongly hinted at and I believe with the new engine from 2006, expansion would be prefectly fit the new mold.

68tigers84 · 01-17-2007, 05:36 PM

Please please please let us import our 2006 league into the game at any time (not just on opening day). That simple exclusion made me restart my league from scratch.

zekester91 · 01-17-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 68tigers84

Please please please let us import our 2006 league into the game at any time (not just on opening day). That simple exclusion made me restart my league from scratch.

I would think that for 2007 this is a must, my Baseball world has 6 leagues in it with at least 15 diffrent opening days, operating year round. I don't think there is a single day where at least 1 league/minor league is not running.

Telefrog · 01-17-2007, 07:54 PM

Since this thread got pushed to the top again, thanks to a stealth link, I think I'll ask a couple of questions.

How is the development on OOTB2007 going? Is there any new information or screenshots?

battists · 01-17-2007, 08:10 PM

Marc mentioned they wouldn't really be ramping up the marketing machine as early this year as they did last year... So, I don't think so, yet!

Telefrog · 01-17-2007, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by battists

Marc mentioned they wouldn't really be ramping up the marketing machine as early this year as they did last year... So, I don't think so, yet!

Can't blame a fan for trying!

robster1225 · 01-17-2007, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zekester91

I would think that for 2007 this is a must, my Baseball world has 6 leagues in it with at least 15 diffrent opening days, operating year round. I don't think there is a single day where at least 1 league/minor league is not running.

Wow, you must have one hell of a computer. Mine couldn't handle all that info!

Tribe Fan 24 · 01-19-2007, 12:49 PM

Any idea on an ETA yet? Any chance that it could be here before the wildcard round this year........not intended to be smart aleck, just curious.

Kevin

Raidergoo · 01-19-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Telefrog

Can't blame a fan for trying!

Keep it up! Let's hear some noise, OK?

Eugene Church · 01-19-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob61727

Someone brought up the cost of OOTP2007. I would like to see some kind discount to all the loyalists of OOTP. Just speaking for my self, I have spent around 80$ on OOTP products, and feel the the loyal followers of OOTP deserve some kind of special discount. I feel that the 35$ I paid for 2006 was a bit too much pay for a game that in it's own right is "Good" but is still experimental. And 2007 should give us a combination of the steps made in 2006, and have the features that 6.51 had.

Don't get me wrong here, I love the OOTP series, and would play no other, Just wanted to make my point.

Thanks
Bob

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but OOTPB has been one of the best bargains I have ever purchased in my 66 years of life.

I know of nothing that gives me more pleasure for a pittance...about 10 cents a day.

My wife is my #1 joy in life, but she costs me a whole lot more than 10 cents a day.

And she is worth it...she is priceless.

11-02-2006, 10:57 PM	#106
Bob61727 Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Yakima, Wa Posts: 62 Infractions: 0/5 (5)	Cost of 2007 Someone brought up the cost of OOTP2007. I would like to see some kind discount to all the loyalists of OOTP. Just speaking for my self, I have spent around 80$ on OOTP products, and feel the the loyal followers of OOTP deserve some kind of special discount. I feel that the 35$ I paid for 2006 was a bit too much pay for a game that in it's own right is "Good" but is still experimental. And 2007 should give us a combination of the steps made in 2006, and have the features that 6.51 had. Don't get me wrong here, I love the OOTP series, and would play no other, Just wanted to make my point. Thanks Bob

01-17-2007, 05:36 PM	#112
68tigers84 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 24	Importing Previous Version Please please please let us import our 2006 league into the game at any time (not just on opening day). That simple exclusion made me restart my league from scratch.

01-19-2007, 12:49 PM	#118
Tribe Fan 24 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 675	Any idea on an ETA yet? Any chance that it could be here before the wildcard round this year........not intended to be smart aleck, just curious. Kevin __________________ Long Suffering Tribe Fan Proud Papa of Caroline Grace (b. 2005) Kaeden Michael (b. 2008) and Claire Elise (b. 2012)

11-06-2006, 03:29 AM	#107
Marc Duffy SI Marketing Wizard Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Old Street, London Posts: 4,741	The loyal fans of OOTP were offered a 20% discount for OOTP2006.

11-06-2006, 04:40 PM	#111
Assos All Star Starter Join Date: May 2004 Location: Just on the fair side of the foul pole! Posts: 1,772	I think expansion draft was strongly hinted at and I believe with the new engine from 2006, expansion would be prefectly fit the new mold.

01-17-2007, 07:54 PM	#114
Telefrog Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lakewood, WA Posts: 18	Since this thread got pushed to the top again, thanks to a stealth link, I think I'll ask a couple of questions. How is the development on OOTB2007 going? Is there any new information or screenshots?

01-17-2007, 08:10 PM	#115
battists Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,506	Marc mentioned they wouldn't really be ramping up the marketing machine as early this year as they did last year... So, I don't think so, yet!