OOTP 9 Update - March 28 - Page 2

MorseMoose · 03-28-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by treedom

Thanks for the update. I can't say I'm disappointed by the delay. It's the features included in the new version that will decide things for me. Other than Markus' wink-wink about the pitching model in the last thread, I haven't really seen anything to excite me yet. Hopefully, though, the scouting overhaul isn't the centerpiece of the release. That would disappoint me.

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I will say that the change in scouting is a big step in the right direction, however.

PSUColonel · 03-28-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MorseMoose

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I will say that the change in scouting is a big step in the right direction, however.

How do we know? We don't really have an understanding of the changes yet.

conception · 03-28-2008, 02:24 PM

Thanks for the update, knowing when it is expected to come makes the wait a bit easier. I hate suspense.

timlowery · 03-28-2008, 02:25 PM

Thanks for the update.

Excellent decision, and looking forward to the scouting changes.

johnnybourbon · 03-28-2008, 02:31 PM

thanks for the update.
I play with scouting off, so a change in scouting will probably get me to play with it on.

MorseMoose · 03-28-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PSUColonel

How do we know? We don't really have an understanding of the changes yet.

I know because the scouting was cumbersome and bothered me deep in my pants. Any change to the scouting is in the right direction.

SDtwin · 03-28-2008, 03:09 PM

Sounds good so far. May is a while away, which kind of sucks, but it should make the game run a little smoother out of the gate. Everything sounds good so far and I just can't wait for the other surprises they have waiting.

ctorg · 03-28-2008, 03:22 PM

I'm hoping that the change in scouting is that it goes more towards having a scouting director or something rather than having the GM micromanage the various scouts and their assignments. I stopped using scouting in the OOTP2006 days.

One of my biggest gripes has always been the inability to compare all the players well. You have to keep going between the different scouting reports of your various scouts and all that. If you want to sort the free agent pool by stars, for instance, you can't really do it in an efficient way because each scout may have a different set of players he has scouted.

Anyway, I'm hoping scouting will be improved to the level of usability for me, because I think it's a good idea that just wasn't implemented quite right.

falkonisback · 03-28-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MorseMoose

I know because the scouting was cumbersome and bothered me deep in my pants.

This quote by itself bothers me...LOL

Stats_Enthusiast · 03-28-2008, 04:28 PM

Thanks for the update. Although there aren't many posts regarding this information, I know there are thousands of baseball sim gamers out there that probably only read this thread and didn't reply to it.

I personally can't wait for OOTP 9.

I trust we'll be getting an email from you with purchase discounts, etc. before the official release date.

tripli00 · 03-28-2008, 04:40 PM

Thanks for the update - and the news that there will be a road to release is great as well - although May is soooo far away.

But as others say better to wait and get it right than hurry and have us all moan!

Now the question that won't get an answer is early or late May??

whitesocks · 03-28-2008, 04:51 PM

Now the question that won't get an answer is early or late May??

SO TRUE SO TRUE.....Although I wish it was released yesterday I understand the wait. I am very happy with any type of update. So thank you.

pirateball3255 · 03-28-2008, 04:56 PM

That is great news!! I'm excited.

james17 · 03-28-2008, 05:17 PM

Thanks for the update. Any news is better than no news.

dcundy · 03-28-2008, 05:41 PM

Can I go from 2007 to version 9 or do I need to purchase 8 prior to 9??

Corsairs · 03-28-2008, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dcundy

Can I go from 2007 to version 9 or do I need to purchase 8 prior to 9??

You can go directly from 2007 to version 9; no need to purchase 8 at all.

rem · 03-28-2008, 06:18 PM

I always play with scouting off and I don't see that changing.

BusterKing · 03-28-2008, 06:27 PM

Finally seeing some OLD options returning in the game.

Please make sure NEVER to take away from us in the future releases, always give us more, NOT less then previous versions. It is so frustrating to buy the game only to find out that some options are no longer there.

Ambermonk · 03-28-2008, 06:37 PM

Take your time Markus. It would be well worth the wait if some more weak spots from 2007 could be improved - like the AI game management & the PBP. Keep up the good work. I'm happy to wait for an improved & more complete next version.

Keep up the hard work, and we'll cheer you on from the stands!

da commish · 03-28-2008, 06:49 PM

Technically, May is only 34 days away. We can hope.

03-28-2008, 02:25 PM	#24
timlowery Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 261	Thanks for the update. Excellent decision, and looking forward to the scouting changes. __________________ Timothy Lowery Proud Detroit Tigers fan since 1979!!! It's not one thing after another, it's the same thing all the time....

03-28-2008, 03:22 PM	#28
ctorg Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 9,848	I'm hoping that the change in scouting is that it goes more towards having a scouting director or something rather than having the GM micromanage the various scouts and their assignments. I stopped using scouting in the OOTP2006 days. One of my biggest gripes has always been the inability to compare all the players well. You have to keep going between the different scouting reports of your various scouts and all that. If you want to sort the free agent pool by stars, for instance, you can't really do it in an efficient way because each scout may have a different set of players he has scouted. Anyway, I'm hoping scouting will be improved to the level of usability for me, because I think it's a good idea that just wasn't implemented quite right. __________________ 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

03-28-2008, 04:28 PM	#30
Stats_Enthusiast Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 295	Thanks for the update. Although there aren't many posts regarding this information, I know there are thousands of baseball sim gamers out there that probably only read this thread and didn't reply to it. I personally can't wait for OOTP 9. I trust we'll be getting an email from you with purchase discounts, etc. before the official release date. __________________ "Keep on rockin in the free world" - Neil Young ____________________ MLB - A's NFL - Bears

03-28-2008, 04:40 PM	#31
tripli00 Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 77	Thanks for the update - and the news that there will be a road to release is great as well - although May is soooo far away. But as others say better to wait and get it right than hurry and have us all moan! Now the question that won't get an answer is early or late May?? __________________ Not trying makes it very easy to fail!

03-28-2008, 05:41 PM	#35
dcundy Minors (Single A) Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 71	Do I have to buy version 8? Can I go from 2007 to version 9 or do I need to purchase 8 prior to 9??

03-28-2008, 02:24 PM	#23
conception All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,150	Thanks for the update, knowing when it is expected to come makes the wait a bit easier. I hate suspense.

03-28-2008, 03:09 PM	#27
SDtwin Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 406	Sounds good so far. May is a while away, which kind of sucks, but it should make the game run a little smoother out of the gate. Everything sounds good so far and I just can't wait for the other surprises they have waiting.

03-28-2008, 04:51 PM	#32
whitesocks Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 61	Now the question that won't get an answer is early or late May?? SO TRUE SO TRUE.....Although I wish it was released yesterday I understand the wait. I am very happy with any type of update. So thank you.

03-28-2008, 04:56 PM	#33
pirateball3255 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 36	That is great news!! I'm excited.

03-28-2008, 05:17 PM	#34
james17 All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,305	Thanks for the update. Any news is better than no news.

03-28-2008, 06:18 PM	#37
rem Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: College Park, Md. Posts: 5,024	I always play with scouting off and I don't see that changing. __________________ OTBA: Washington Filibusters CLBR: Minnesota Twins 2005 Winner of LL's Pick the Loser Contest! - 15-0

03-28-2008, 06:27 PM	#38
BusterKing Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,422	Finally seeing some OLD options returning in the game. Please make sure NEVER to take away from us in the future releases, always give us more, NOT less then previous versions. It is so frustrating to buy the game only to find out that some options are no longer there.

03-28-2008, 06:37 PM	#39
Ambermonk All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Morro Bay, CA Posts: 1,257	Take your time Markus. It would be well worth the wait if some more weak spots from 2007 could be improved - like the AI game management & the PBP. Keep up the good work. I'm happy to wait for an improved & more complete next version. Keep up the hard work, and we'll cheer you on from the stands! __________________ *I cast this question into your soul, that I might know how deep it is* - Friedrich Nietzsche It often shows a fine command of language - to say nothing! - Bertrand Russell

03-28-2008, 06:49 PM	#40
da commish All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 549	Only 34 days?!?!? Technically, May is only 34 days away. We can hope.