Pre-Order OOTP 9 now!

battists · 04-23-2008, 09:35 PM

Hello everyone,

If you haven't noticed already, we released a new newsletter today which announces the pre-ordering period. Below is a link to the newsletter!

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/newsletters/nl0040/

Pre-order OOTP 9 now and save $15!

Thanks very much,

Steve

holyswish · 04-23-2008, 11:36 PM

The start of the new season aint the same w/out a new season of OOTPB. I dig the new logo.

Bonedwarf · 04-24-2008, 02:14 AM

Mac users' jaws will drop

Is there going to be a compensation plan for Mac owners dental injuries?

kq76 · 04-24-2008, 04:28 AM

I like how OOTP has gone from micromanaging the tasks of several scouts to just allocating resources to different scouting focuses, but I think it's too bad that we don't have at least one guy that we can send off on special in-depth scouting missions. There was something cool about sending scouts on separate scouting missions, it's just that there was too much that you almost had to do if you wanted to stay within the competitive pack. If you just had one guy who you could send on special missions I don't think it would make for too much of an advantage over people who never used that guy yet it might allow for just a bit of a reward for digging further within the game. I'd really think about allowing for just that one special mission guy.

Markus Heinsohn · 04-24-2008, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kq76

I like how OOTP has gone from micromanaging the tasks of several scouts to just allocating resources to different scouting focuses, but I think it's too bad that we don't have at least one guy that we can send off on special in-depth scouting missions. There was something cool about sending scouts on separate scouting missions, it's just that there was too much that you almost had to do if you wanted to stay within the competitive pack. If you just had one guy who you could send on special missions I don't think it would make for too much of an advantage over people who never used that guy yet it might allow for just a bit of a reward for digging further within the game. I'd really think about allowing for just that one special mission guy.

You can still have your scouting director scout an individual player, resulting in a very accurate report...

HolyCow98 · 04-24-2008, 09:01 AM

That's is my favorite OOTP logo of the series. Kudos to whoever made it.

Looking forward to the new release....the wife is not....she gave me a list of stuff she wanted me to do before, and I quote, "you get carried away with your new game".

What are the chances the pre-order will still be available on May 1st? I'll get the game regardless I just would prefer for it not to show up on the CC bill for another month (I've bought my share of toys this month

).

For someone in the know, if it is not possible to answer that....it's cool.... just thought I'd ask.

SMFXR01 · 04-24-2008, 09:28 AM

I've pre-ordered.

And I like the new logo as well.

cristane · 04-24-2008, 09:58 AM

A quick question: I was about to pre-order the game, when I noticed that, despite claiming the game costs 25 USD pre-ordered (or 40 USD later on), on the pre-ordering website the listed price is 25 EUR, not USD. What's the deal? Is it a bug? 25 EUR is almost 40 bucks, so in this case, I'd rather wait for the actual release

Thanks

Sweed · 04-24-2008, 10:27 AM

Made the annual purchase. Thanks Markus for the nice discount looking forward to moving my current game into OOTP9.

SMFXR01 · 04-24-2008, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cristane

A quick question: I was about to pre-order the game, when I noticed that, despite claiming the game costs 25 USD pre-ordered (or 40 USD later on), on the pre-ordering website the listed price is 25 EUR, not USD. What's the deal? Is it a bug? 25 EUR is almost 40 bucks, so in this case, I'd rather wait for the actual release

Thanks

We had this before.
Depends upon where you are.
The system knows where you are and if you are in Europe (or possibly even outside of USA and territories) then the price will be converted to Euros.
So even for the actual release it will be 40 Euros (outside of US).
(something to do with taxes, and blah blah blah)
I am in UK so this effects me as well.

cristane · 04-24-2008, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMFXR01

We had this before.
Depends upon where you are.
The system knows where you are and if you are in Europe (or possibly even outside of USA and territories) then the price will be converted to Euros.
So even for the actual release it will be 40 Euros (outside of US).
(something to do with taxes, and blah blah blah)
I am in UK so this effects me as well.

Ok, thanks for the answer

Andy · 04-24-2008, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweed

Made the annual purchase. Thanks Markus for the nice discount looking forward to moving my current game into OOTP9.

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rem · 04-24-2008, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cristane

25 EUR is almost 40 bucks, so in this case, I'd rather wait for the actual release

You'll probably be asked to pay 40 EUR when it comes out.

PotatoPeeler · 04-24-2008, 12:50 PM

Was just looking at the Miguel Cabrera screenshot. 6'2" 185. So much for accuracy.

texasmame · 04-24-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holyswish

The start of the new season aint the same w/out a new season of OOTPB. I dig the new logo.

Holyswish - that avatar is AWESOME! Had such fun playing MicroLeague.

Now, if only OOTP could have an in-game experience like that - it'd be perfect!

jg2977 · 04-24-2008, 05:47 PM

I was just reading about the improved features in OOTP9, and I saw two that really interested me:

More Flexible Playoff System
Improved Sim Times

This is a definite must-order for me. Count me in!

kq76 · 04-24-2008, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

You can still have your scouting director scout an individual player, resulting in a very accurate report...

Pleased to hear it! (I hope it wasn't obvious to others that this was in and I just missed it.)

I'm guessing some might like the ability to still specially scout a specific team, league or country though with the corresponding lengthening in time to happen / less accurate results. At least we can still scout individuals however.

EDIT: I'm also wondering what limits your scouting budget. Does what you can spend on scouts come out of your "owner budget" and is therefore competing with what you can spend on player salaries?

Eric · 04-24-2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SMFXR01

We had this before.
Depends upon where you are.
The system knows where you are and if you are in Europe (or possibly even outside of USA and territories) then the price will be converted to Euros.
So even for the actual release it will be 40 Euros (outside of US).
(something to do with taxes, and blah blah blah)
I am in UK so this effects me as well.

So does this mean that people in India only have to pay 40 rupees?

westendcards · 04-24-2008, 11:51 PM

What about the cost of an upgrade for those of us who have purchased the new version each year and even the minor upgrades along the way? I noticed it will have real opening day rosters. I suppose the issues from the last release have been addressed. I purchased the last upgrade for the roster set which has never worked. Also, will this version include stadiums, schedules, etc? I really look forward to having a version with a real working roster set. Thanks

battists · 04-25-2008, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cristane

A quick question: I was about to pre-order the game, when I noticed that, despite claiming the game costs 25 USD pre-ordered (or 40 USD later on), on the pre-ordering website the listed price is 25 EUR, not USD. What's the deal? Is it a bug? 25 EUR is almost 40 bucks, so in this case, I'd rather wait for the actual release

Thanks

We should be posting a clarification on purchases outside of the U.S. soon.

04-23-2008, 09:35 PM	#1
battists Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 18,506	Pre-Order OOTP 9 now! Hello everyone, If you haven't noticed already, we released a new newsletter today which announces the pre-ordering period. Below is a link to the newsletter! http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/newsletters/nl0040/ Pre-order OOTP 9 now and save $15! Thanks very much, Steve Last edited by Markus Heinsohn; 04-24-2008 at 04:04 AM.

04-23-2008, 11:36 PM	#2
holyswish Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 82	I can't wait The start of the new season aint the same w/out a new season of OOTPB. I dig the new logo.

04-24-2008, 04:28 AM	#4
kq76 Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 11,812	I like how OOTP has gone from micromanaging the tasks of several scouts to just allocating resources to different scouting focuses, but I think it's too bad that we don't have at least one guy that we can send off on special in-depth scouting missions. There was something cool about sending scouts on separate scouting missions, it's just that there was too much that you almost had to do if you wanted to stay within the competitive pack. If you just had one guy who you could send on special missions I don't think it would make for too much of an advantage over people who never used that guy yet it might allow for just a bit of a reward for digging further within the game. I'd really think about allowing for just that one special mission guy. __________________ My OOTP Wishlist \| My FAQ List OOTP Wiki \| Your Recommended Team Nicknames, By City (A Crowdsourced Project)

04-24-2008, 09:01 AM	#6
HolyCow98 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 2,735	That's is my favorite OOTP logo of the series. Kudos to whoever made it. Looking forward to the new release....the wife is not....she gave me a list of stuff she wanted me to do before, and I quote, "you get carried away with your new game". What are the chances the pre-order will still be available on May 1st? I'll get the game regardless I just would prefer for it not to show up on the CC bill for another month (I've bought my share of toys this month ). For someone in the know, if it is not possible to answer that....it's cool.... just thought I'd ask. __________________ NPBL Enjoying its 60th season Georgia GM

04-24-2008, 12:50 PM	#14
PotatoPeeler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 3,639	Was just looking at the Miguel Cabrera screenshot. 6'2" 185. So much for accuracy. __________________ 培傑西 I have never taken a lesson on how to talk on TV in my life. - Tim McCarver Guns have only two enemies; rust and liberals. The world is a comedy to those that think; a tragedy to those that feel.

04-24-2008, 02:14 AM	#3
Bonedwarf All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,339	Mac users' jaws will drop Is there going to be a compensation plan for Mac owners dental injuries?

04-24-2008, 09:28 AM	#7
SMFXR01 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,196	I've pre-ordered. And I like the new logo as well.

04-24-2008, 09:58 AM	#8
cristane Bat Boy Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 14	A quick question: I was about to pre-order the game, when I noticed that, despite claiming the game costs 25 USD pre-ordered (or 40 USD later on), on the pre-ordering website the listed price is 25 EUR, not USD. What's the deal? Is it a bug? 25 EUR is almost 40 bucks, so in this case, I'd rather wait for the actual release Thanks

04-24-2008, 10:27 AM	#9
Sweed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,744	Made the annual purchase. Thanks Markus for the nice discount looking forward to moving my current game into OOTP9.

04-24-2008, 05:47 PM	#16
jg2977 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 25,545	I was just reading about the improved features in OOTP9, and I saw two that really interested me: More Flexible Playoff System Improved Sim Times This is a definite must-order for me. Count me in! Last edited by jg2977; 04-24-2008 at 09:24 PM.

04-24-2008, 11:51 PM	#19
westendcards All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 551	What about the cost of an upgrade for those of us who have purchased the new version each year and even the minor upgrades along the way? I noticed it will have real opening day rosters. I suppose the issues from the last release have been addressed. I purchased the last upgrade for the roster set which has never worked. Also, will this version include stadiums, schedules, etc? I really look forward to having a version with a real working roster set. Thanks