A Personal Update from Markus

Markus Heinsohn · 03-27-2007, 04:05 AM

So, the game is released and the great majority of people are enjoying it, that makes us very proud!

I'd like to fill you in on a personal issue today... the beta team is already aware of it, but I thought it would make sense somewhat to inform you as well because we are a community.

I have been dealing with severe stress-related health issues for about 1 1/2 years now, and it usually is worse shortly before/after the game is released. Unfortunately, medication doesn't do it anymore, so I will need to attend some sort of therapy to get better.

What does this mean for OOTP? First, do not worry, I won't be locked away

I will work on patches and updates just like always, but probably not 16 hours per day

The first patch is already in development, it will improve the interface (no more SISA default scout, and it remembers the preferred view on the lineups/pitching screen), fix bugs and facegen related issues. I guess we'll have it done early next week! Second, I will not be on the boards as often as I used to in the past few weeks. Third, the Cato-OOTP 2007 conversion will have to wait for a few weeks, but since I will code it so you can import your leagues history after importing it into 2007 itself, there should be no problem to convert your online league right now

OK, that'S what I wanted to get off my chest. Enjoy the game while I code the patch and try to get better!

Sirhawk · 03-27-2007, 04:15 AM

Gosh, sorry to hear about your problem.....hey, even with my criticisims, I still think your game is TOP NOTCH!

Sirhawk

D'artagnan · 03-27-2007, 04:15 AM

Thanks for all the hard word Markus. This years version is really a gem.

jazzrack · 03-27-2007, 05:05 AM

Dude, take care of yourself now... don't let it get worse... trust me.

us yahoo's can wait

peace

jazz

Nykav · 03-27-2007, 05:16 AM

Get well soon Markus

Matt Uk · 03-27-2007, 05:56 AM

Sorry to hear that Markus. Take some time to relax and enjoy the great game you've made. It took my sister to be seriously ill (now thankfully recovered and fine) to make me see life differently. Now I'm as laid back as they come.

You can be proud of achieving something very few people could. I don't post a great deal here but have bought every version since finding Season Ticket Baseball while on holiday in the US. I wasn't even that much of a baseball fan at that time but the game sounded good and within a day I was hooked. It was great then and to see what is has evolved to is amazing.

It's easy to say but I found that with what my sister went through it put things into perspective of what is worth worrying about and what isn't. Take your time to recover and get through this (obviously in time for ootpb 2008

) In the meantime hope things go well for you and have a beer on me

cibl commish · 03-27-2007, 06:44 AM

Get feeling better soon Markus..

KCRoyalsFan · 03-27-2007, 06:53 AM

If you haven't already planned so, you should definitely take a vacation. The ultimate stress reliever

Take care and thanks for the ultra quick patch.

kq76 · 03-27-2007, 06:57 AM

Sorry to hear that, Markus. It doesn't look like there are any major problems so take it easy and get some help. There's plenty of people to hold down the fort while you take some time to unwind. Heck, take battists and some of the others with you. It sounds like a number of you could do with a nice long stay at one of those Scandinavian spas.

ulrichsson · 03-27-2007, 07:02 AM

Gute Besserung!

Tony M · 03-27-2007, 07:11 AM

Get well soon Markus...

It must feel like having the following line

IP 8.2, H 0, BB 0, K 26, Pitches 78, Strikes 78

and then the manager comes to the mound and hooks his starting pitcher

Simmo13 · 03-27-2007, 07:19 AM

I echo all the above good wishes Markus. I've been playing card&dice/computer text based games since Strat in the mid-'80's and for me this is THE game. Thanks for your vision and perseverance.

phenom · 03-27-2007, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

So, the game is released and the great majority of people are enjoying it, that makes us very proud!

I'd like to fill you in on a personal issue today... the beta team is already aware of it, but I thought it would make sense somewhat to inform you as well because we are a community.I have been dealing with severe stress-related health issues for about 1 1/2 years now, and it usually is worse shortly before/after the game is released. Unfortunately, medication doesn't do it anymore, so I will need to attend some sort of therapy to get better.

What does this mean for OOTP? First, do not worry, I won't be locked away

I will work on patches and updates just like always, but probably not 16 hours per day The first patch is already in development, it will improve the interface (no more SISA default scout, and it remembers the preferred view on the lineups/pitching screen), fix bugs and facegen related issues. I guess we'll have it done early next week! Second, I will not be on the boards as often as I used to in the past few weeks. Third, the Cato-OOTP 2007 conversion will have to wait for a few weeks, but since I will code it so you can import your leagues history after importing it into 2007 itself, there should be no problem to convert your online league right now

OK, that'S what I wanted to get off my chest. Enjoy the game while I code the patch and try to get better! :flowers:

uhh... d00d.

You should delete all OOTP 2006 code from wherever you can find it. That should help alleviate stress.

Take care, and be cool. OOTP 2007 as it is should easily keep us going for awhile.

rocketeer928 · 03-27-2007, 07:28 AM

Sounds like a little R&R is needed; spring is here, take a nice long vacation. I too hope you feel better soon and get the help you need. Life's too short to be overly stressed.

Bluenoser · 03-27-2007, 07:30 AM

Take care and take your time, a well deserved vacation is good therapy.

ctorg · 03-27-2007, 07:41 AM

Do what you need to do to feel better, Markus. You have a great achievement on your hands here. How soon people get a patch is not even remotely as important as making sure you're all right and not a ball of stress. I've been there and I know it's not pleasant.

So good luck and rest assured that things are going smoothly and the game has been very well received, even without a patch as of yet.

silvam14 · 03-27-2007, 07:53 AM

All the best, Markus. You've got a great thing going here, but it is all for not if you aren't healthy!

Take care of yourself. Rest Up, and get better!

Muppetus Galacticus · 03-27-2007, 08:20 AM

Your health comes first, Markus, take it easy!

Vris · 03-27-2007, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muppetus Galacticus

Your health comes first, Markus, take it easy!

"

Take a vacation Markus! You've earned it!

Chappy · 03-27-2007, 08:25 AM

I cannot miss the irony here... OOTP is therapy/stress releif for me. So, if there's any way I can help, I owe you!

03-27-2007, 04:05 AM	#1
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,803	A Personal Update from Markus So, the game is released and the great majority of people are enjoying it, that makes us very proud! I'd like to fill you in on a personal issue today... the beta team is already aware of it, but I thought it would make sense somewhat to inform you as well because we are a community. I have been dealing with severe stress-related health issues for about 1 1/2 years now, and it usually is worse shortly before/after the game is released. Unfortunately, medication doesn't do it anymore, so I will need to attend some sort of therapy to get better. What does this mean for OOTP? First, do not worry, I won't be locked away I will work on patches and updates just like always, but probably not 16 hours per day The first patch is already in development, it will improve the interface (no more SISA default scout, and it remembers the preferred view on the lineups/pitching screen), fix bugs and facegen related issues. I guess we'll have it done early next week! Second, I will not be on the boards as often as I used to in the past few weeks. Third, the Cato-OOTP 2007 conversion will have to wait for a few weeks, but since I will code it so you can import your leagues history after importing it into 2007 itself, there should be no problem to convert your online league right now OK, that'S what I wanted to get off my chest. Enjoy the game while I code the patch and try to get better!

03-27-2007, 05:05 AM	#4
jazzrack Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: still kicking Posts: 3,229	Dude, take care of yourself now... don't let it get worse... trust me. us yahoo's can wait peace jazz __________________ . "Never confuse composure for ease" Was once Head Cheese of Corporate League Baseball

03-27-2007, 05:16 AM	#5
Nykav Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 30	Get well soon Markus __________________ Sim Central

03-27-2007, 06:44 AM	#7
cibl commish All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 611	Get feeling better soon Markus.. __________________ Rick

03-27-2007, 06:57 AM	#9
kq76 Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 12,099	Sorry to hear that, Markus. It doesn't look like there are any major problems so take it easy and get some help. There's plenty of people to hold down the fort while you take some time to unwind. Heck, take battists and some of the others with you. It sounds like a number of you could do with a nice long stay at one of those Scandinavian spas. __________________ My OOTP Wishlist \| My FAQ List OOTP Wiki \| Your Recommended Team Nicknames, By City (A Crowdsourced Project) For Beta/Devs: Full screen (1920x1080)

03-27-2007, 04:15 AM	#2
Sirhawk Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 96	Gosh, sorry to hear about your problem.....hey, even with my criticisims, I still think your game is TOP NOTCH! Sirhawk

03-27-2007, 05:56 AM	#6
Matt Uk Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: UK Posts: 450	Sorry to hear that Markus. Take some time to relax and enjoy the great game you've made. It took my sister to be seriously ill (now thankfully recovered and fine) to make me see life differently. Now I'm as laid back as they come. You can be proud of achieving something very few people could. I don't post a great deal here but have bought every version since finding Season Ticket Baseball while on holiday in the US. I wasn't even that much of a baseball fan at that time but the game sounded good and within a day I was hooked. It was great then and to see what is has evolved to is amazing. It's easy to say but I found that with what my sister went through it put things into perspective of what is worth worrying about and what isn't. Take your time to recover and get through this (obviously in time for ootpb 2008 ) In the meantime hope things go well for you and have a beer on me

03-27-2007, 06:53 AM	#8
KCRoyalsFan All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 599	If you haven't already planned so, you should definitely take a vacation. The ultimate stress reliever Take care and thanks for the ultra quick patch.

03-27-2007, 07:02 AM	#10
ulrichsson Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 48	Gute Besserung! __________________

03-27-2007, 07:11 AM	#11
Tony M Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Here Posts: 6,156	Get well soon Markus... It must feel like having the following line IP 8.2, H 0, BB 0, K 26, Pitches 78, Strikes 78 and then the manager comes to the mound and hooks his starting pitcher

03-27-2007, 07:19 AM	#12
Simmo13 All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: those blue remembered hills Posts: 955	I echo all the above good wishes Markus. I've been playing card&dice/computer text based games since Strat in the mid-'80's and for me this is THE game. Thanks for your vision and perseverance.

03-27-2007, 07:28 AM	#14
rocketeer928 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Western Connecticut Posts: 82	Sounds like a little R&R is needed; spring is here, take a nice long vacation. I too hope you feel better soon and get the help you need. Life's too short to be overly stressed. __________________ rocketeer928

03-27-2007, 07:30 AM	#15
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 14,529	Take care and take your time, a well deserved vacation is good therapy.

03-27-2007, 07:41 AM	#16
ctorg Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 9,848	Do what you need to do to feel better, Markus. You have a great achievement on your hands here. How soon people get a patch is not even remotely as important as making sure you're all right and not a ball of stress. I've been there and I know it's not pleasant. So good luck and rest assured that things are going smoothly and the game has been very well received, even without a patch as of yet. __________________ My music "When the trees blow back and forth, that's what makes the wind." - Steven Wright Fjord emena pancreas thorax fornicate marmalade morpheme proteolysis smaxa cabana offal srue vitriol grope hallelujah lentils

03-27-2007, 07:53 AM	#17
silvam14 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dedham, MA Posts: 10,199	All the best, Markus. You've got a great thing going here, but it is all for not if you aren't healthy! Take care of yourself. Rest Up, and get better! __________________ Senior "Nancy Boy" of the OOTP Boards _______________________________________________

03-27-2007, 08:25 AM	#20
Chappy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,721	I cannot miss the irony here... OOTP is therapy/stress releif for me. So, if there's any way I can help, I owe you! __________________ NPBL - Pennsylvania Freedom AFBL - North Carolina Aviators MLB-Pro - Kansas City Royals