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professor ape · 05-08-2009, 08:51 AM

I always get a bit confused at this time of year.

First, the only time commitment that was given was "Spring". Last I checked, the summer solstice is still almost a month and a half away.

Second, the game is never released by MLB opening day. Besides, why does it matter if the game is out right when MLB baseball starts? I would rather see the new game come out at the very end of the season so that I have a new version ready for the long dreary off-season and winter. Right now I am focused on the real game.

Third, which would you rather have. A buggy and incomplete game that gets released early, or a more robust and finished product that comes out a bit later?

Personally, I just sit back and wait. I purposely don't pre-order the game because I think that the full price is still a bargain for the amount I get out of the game over the year. Markus deserves full price for his fantastic work.

dcpcarmona · 05-08-2009, 09:41 AM

good to hear and thanks for the update...now back to work [whip cracking]!

dcc

Scottiedog · 05-08-2009, 09:44 AM

dcpcarmona are you my boss? That whip sounds pretty familiar to me?!

Rich Tiger Fan · 05-08-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by professor ape

Second, the game is never released by MLB opening day.

This is not true, there was a day when it was. Only the last couple years have we seen the date start slipping back. Which probably has alot to do with the game becoming more complex each year.

I am not complaining here just pointing out that there was a time when it was out before or very shortly after opening day. I am sure some on here can point to the specific versions.

I am just glad that we got some news to keep us all at ease for a week or so before we start to lose it again.

For instance it appears by going back to some of my emails that OOTP7 was released on March 23rd before opening day and only 2 versions ago.

snnort · 05-08-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottiedog

And, by the way, I like Rush Limbaugh.

A LOT of people do, Scottie.

kingcharlesxii · 05-08-2009, 12:04 PM

Glad to hear it's feature-complete. Squish those bugs and release a nice, polished product and I'll be happy whenever you get it out to us!

Nutlaw · 05-08-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Tiger Fan

This is not true, there was a day when it was. Only the last couple years have we seen the date start slipping back. Which probably has alot to do with the game becoming more complex each year.

I am not complaining here just pointing out that there was a time when it was out before or very shortly after opening day. I am sure some on here can point to the specific versions.

I am just glad that we got some news to keep us all at ease for a week or so before we start to lose it again.

For instance it appears by going back to some of my emails that OOTP7 was released on March 23rd before opening day and only 2 versions ago.

Interesting logo. Are you my mortal enemy?

AndrewG · 05-08-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich Tiger Fan

Which probably has alot to do with the game becoming more complex each year.

Thats also thanks to the fact the developpers listen to the community and try to intergrate what they want year after year instead of simply planning out thier own 'to do' list ans seeing how it will fly on release day!!

I mean they might be able to hit the MLB opening day, but yuod get vanilla... I want sprinkles...

Rich Tiger Fan · 05-08-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutlaw

Interesting logo. Are you my mortal enemy?

I think I might be...

Rich Tiger Fan · 05-08-2009, 03:12 PM

Thats also thanks to the fact the developpers listen to the community and try to intergrate what they want year after year instead of simply planning out thier own 'to do' list ans seeing how it will fly on release day!!

Good point, this is very true indeed.

benjamindm · 05-08-2009, 04:31 PM

Thanks for the update Markus! I played the demo for OOTP 9 and got hooked. Can't wait for the release!

From a Newbie

fromamerica · 05-08-2009, 10:49 PM

Thanks for the update. I hadn't played since ootp6, so waiting patiently for 10 after downloading 9 and playing trial, now I'm hooked, halfway through my season when trial ended... I need to have my ootp!

Joe Canadian · 05-08-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by spitfire

I know everything happens a little later in Newfoundland, but surely it's May there by NOW!!!!!!!!

It was May in Newfoundland before anywhere else in North America...

freeurmind101 · 05-08-2009, 11:30 PM

Thanks for the update, really looking forward to it. Alot of debate on the boards about the release and I think Markus (who I'm assuming is the developer) is right to take his time, making sure the game works properly. I also play FM and sometimes you get some glaring errors with that game before the first patch. I think alot of it depends on what type of gamer you are. If you're someone just looking to win 10 World Series in a row with the Yankees, then you probably won't mind the bugs in the beginning. But for people who actually take alot of time studying the aspects of the game, you want it to be as good as possible the first time round.

Déjà Bru · 05-09-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by freeurmind101

Alot of debate on the boards about the release and I think Markus (who I'm assuming is the developer) is right to take his time, making sure the game works properly. I think alot of it depends on what type of developer he is.

I took liberties with your quote in order to post the observation that he has never been as bad as this:

Gaming's oldest preorder may go unfulfilled - plugged in - Yahoo! Games

modesto61ca · 05-09-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by benjamindm

Thanks for the update Markus! I played the demo for OOTP 9 and got hooked. Can't wait for the release!

From a Newbie

Same here, got hooked and my trial ended a couple days ago...

Can't wait!!!

Cryomaniac · 05-09-2009, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Canadian

It was May in Newfoundland before anywhere else in North America...

By about 2 hours

opieandy · 05-10-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by professor ape

I always get a bit confused at this time of year.

First, the only time commitment that was given was "Spring". Last I checked, the summer solstice is still almost a month and a half away.

Second, the game is never released by MLB opening day. Besides, why does it matter if the game is out right when MLB baseball starts? I would rather see the new game come out at the very end of the season so that I have a new version ready for the long dreary off-season and winter. Right now I am focused on the real game.

Third, which would you rather have. A buggy and incomplete game that gets released early, or a more robust and finished product that comes out a bit later?

Personally, I just sit back and wait. I purposely don't pre-order the game because I think that the full price is still a bargain for the amount I get out of the game over the year. Markus deserves full price for his fantastic work.

What is your point? I always get confused by people who think they have the perfect approach to game-buying and are confused that others might be different from them.

The game could be released by Opening Day if its development was started earlier. If the 10 months between the release of 10 and 11 is not enough to get 11 done by Opening Day, then skip a year, or dial back on a few enhancements.

The point is that there are many gamers, myself included, whose enthusiasm for baseball and a new sim peaks around Opening Day. Is that really difficult to understand?

It's terrific that you are different and will buy the game whenever it happens to be released for full price.

StyxNCa · 05-10-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by freeurmind101

Thanks for the update, really looking forward to it. Alot of debate on the boards about the release and I think Markus (who I'm assuming is the developer) is right to take his time, making sure the game works properly.

Obviously you haven't been playing long. It won't work right. The next step will be the public beta version, then the patch, than the next beta testing, then the next patch. Some people figure as long as it's a beta anyway, release it and get the testing started.

Joe Canadian · 05-10-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cryomaniac

By about 2 hours

Nope. 30 minutes.

05-08-2009, 09:41 AM	#22
dcpcarmona All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: at the New Moon Posts: 1,644	good to hear and thanks for the update...now back to work [whip cracking]! dcc __________________ "People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." -Rogers Hornsby

05-08-2009, 09:44 AM	#23
Scottiedog All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In a van...down by the river! Posts: 745	dcpcarmona are you my boss? That whip sounds pretty familiar to me?! __________________ President Ronald Wilson Reagan "Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world, but the Marines don't have that problem. " ******** Giovani della Casa "I cannot divine how it happens that the man who knows the least is the most argumentative”**

05-08-2009, 03:12 PM	#30
Rich Tiger Fan Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wayne,MI Posts: 482	Thats also thanks to the fact the developpers listen to the community and try to intergrate what they want year after year instead of simply planning out thier own 'to do' list ans seeing how it will fly on release day!! Good point, this is very true indeed. __________________ Crystalis Robins 1904 LBA Champs Last edited by Rich Tiger Fan; 05-08-2009 at 03:14 PM. Reason: I totally messed up the quote

05-08-2009, 08:51 AM	#21
professor ape All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The belly of the beast Posts: 1,498	I always get a bit confused at this time of year. First, the only time commitment that was given was "Spring". Last I checked, the summer solstice is still almost a month and a half away. Second, the game is never released by MLB opening day. Besides, why does it matter if the game is out right when MLB baseball starts? I would rather see the new game come out at the very end of the season so that I have a new version ready for the long dreary off-season and winter. Right now I am focused on the real game. Third, which would you rather have. A buggy and incomplete game that gets released early, or a more robust and finished product that comes out a bit later? Personally, I just sit back and wait. I purposely don't pre-order the game because I think that the full price is still a bargain for the amount I get out of the game over the year. Markus deserves full price for his fantastic work.

05-08-2009, 12:04 PM	#26
kingcharlesxii Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,730	Glad to hear it's feature-complete. Squish those bugs and release a nice, polished product and I'll be happy whenever you get it out to us!

05-08-2009, 04:31 PM	#31
benjamindm Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8	Thanks for the update Markus! I played the demo for OOTP 9 and got hooked. Can't wait for the release! From a Newbie

05-08-2009, 10:49 PM	#32
fromamerica Bat Boy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7	Thanks for the update. I hadn't played since ootp6, so waiting patiently for 10 after downloading 9 and playing trial, now I'm hooked, halfway through my season when trial ended... I need to have my ootp!

05-08-2009, 11:30 PM	#34
freeurmind101 Bat Boy Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4	Thanks for the update, really looking forward to it. Alot of debate on the boards about the release and I think Markus (who I'm assuming is the developer) is right to take his time, making sure the game works properly. I also play FM and sometimes you get some glaring errors with that game before the first patch. I think alot of it depends on what type of gamer you are. If you're someone just looking to win 10 World Series in a row with the Yankees, then you probably won't mind the bugs in the beginning. But for people who actually take alot of time studying the aspects of the game, you want it to be as good as possible the first time round.