OOTP 10 to be released first week of June, preorder period about to end! - Page 3

johnnybourbon · 05-22-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by eapeas

Why doesn't Markus & Co. get started on the next version of the game

& Co....where do i sign up for that? I can code good

jabrown6940 · 05-22-2009, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by eapeas

Glad to get some info and looking forward to the game, but I still have to ask one big question:

Why doesn't Markus & Co. get started on the next version of the game so that its release coincides w/ Opening Day or at least close to it and not 2 months afterthefact?

Seems like a no-brainer to capitalize on the fringe fans....

I think the biggest problem here would be accurate rosters. I do agree a near opening day release with pre-orders during MLB spring training would be the most successful way to garner new customer sales.

battists · 05-22-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by eapeas

Glad to get some info and looking forward to the game, but I still have to ask one big question:

Why doesn't Markus & Co. get started on the next version of the game so that its release coincides w/ Opening Day or at least close to it and not 2 months afterthefact?

Seems like a no-brainer to capitalize on the fringe fans....

A release around Opening Day is always the intent going into things. However, when your company has only handful of resources, life sometimes intervenes. Additionally, it's extremely difficult to get started immediately, because the demands of supporting the application are especially high in the first month to two months after the launch.

We certainly would have liked to get it released sooner this year, but it is what it is at this point!

As we do every year, we'll find a moment where we can sit back and think carefully about what went right, and what went wrong, and how we can proactively improve things next cycle.

And thanks for your patronage everyone!

Steve

ashantewarrier · 05-22-2009, 07:46 PM

Thanks Markus. My birthday is June 3rd and the release will be a great birthday present!!!!!!

Eric · 05-22-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by battists

A release around Opening Day is always the intent going into things. However, when your company has only handful of resources...

Steve

You need to outsource to third world countries such as the US.

ashantewarrier · 05-22-2009, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AirmenSmith

Just so everyone knows since markus said the first week of june that means sometime from june 1st-7th. So when the game isn't released on the 1st ppl don't start there crap all over again.

Dude, Markus said the first week of June not the first seven (7) days of June.......

Therefore, that would be Sunday to Saturday May 31 to June 6.

AirmenSmith · 05-22-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ashantewarrier

Dude, Markus said the first week of June not the first seven (7) days of June.......

Therefore, that would be Sunday to Saturday May 31 to June 6.

I guess I am the only one that considers the week to start on monday not sunday.

AirmenSmith · 05-22-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by eapeas

Glad to get some info and looking forward to the game, but I still have to ask one big question:

Why doesn't Markus & Co. get started on the next version of the game so that its release coincides w/ Opening Day or at least close to it and not 2 months afterthefact?

Seems like a no-brainer to capitalize on the fringe fans....

I would like to see the game released at the conclusion of the world series. Then I would be able to play/watch baseball all year round.

OldFatGuy · 05-22-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AirmenSmith

I guess I am the only one that considers the week to start on monday not sunday.

Nope, not the only one. I'm pretty sure Major League Baseball considers it starting on Monday and ending on Sunay too regarding Player of the week, scheduling, etc.

Afino · 05-22-2009, 09:02 PM

One thing I found REALLY cool:

Improved Injury System - The injury system is a very important aspect of a realistic simulation engine. This year we have improved the model used in OOTP in order to recreate more realistic injury frequencies and durations. Players can also suffer setbacks during their recovery.

+1 for a flexible injury system! Does it work the other way too - where they may come back earlier?

gamefan1978 · 05-22-2009, 09:32 PM

Thanks for the update Markus.

Cryomaniac · 05-22-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OldFatGuy

Nope, not the only one. I'm pretty sure Major League Baseball considers it starting on Monday and ending on Sunday too regarding Player of the week, scheduling, etc.

I think it depends where you are. I've always been told that weeks start on a Sunday.

OldFatGuy · 05-22-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Cryomaniac

I think it depends where you are. I've always been told that weeks start on a Sunday.

Yeah, me too. And all calendars that I've ever owned start the week on Sunday. I was just pointing out to AirmenSmith that he wasn't the only one that considers it Monday. MLB considers it to start on Monday too.

Stinson · 05-22-2009, 10:08 PM

My weeks have always started on Friday. ...And then end on Sunday.

fantom1979 · 05-22-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by OldFatGuy

Yeah, me too. And all calendars that I've ever owned start the week on Sunday. I was just pointing out to AirmenSmith that he wasn't the only one that considers it Monday. MLB considers it to start on Monday too.

I have never heard that the MLB starts their week on Monday. A couple of employers I have had did this as well. MLB.com must use the Sunday-Saturday calendar on their website for easy of use for their customers.

VaCubbie · 05-22-2009, 11:21 PM

Awesome!

That's all I have to say about that!

OldFatGuy · 05-23-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by fantom1979

I have never heard that the MLB starts their week on Monday. A couple of employers I have had did this as well. MLB.com must use the Sunday-Saturday calendar on their website for easy of use for their customers.

Ease of use and the fact that almost all calendars are set up that way, but as you can see, MLB considers the weeks to start on Monday.

ashantewarrier · 05-23-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by OldFatGuy

Yeah, me too. And all calendars that I've ever owned start the week on Sunday. I was just pointing out to AirmenSmith that he wasn't the only one that considers it Monday. MLB considers it to start on Monday too.

Umm...I'm a Navy vet. When I was in the service we considered Sunday to be the start of the week. Also take a look at your calendars.....

happyharrell · 05-23-2009, 10:38 PM

Nice...the thread is devolving into a Gregorian calendar vs. definition of "weekend" argument. Whatever passes the time for the next 10 or so days...

Stinson · 05-23-2009, 10:40 PM

May I ask what effect this has on anything?

My outlook calendar starts on Monday, but my wall calendars start on Sunday... yet, Monday is still Monday with Monday routines; Sunday is still Sunday with Sunday routines.

It's more personal preference than anything. In fact, start the week at 10:16 pm on Wednesday night for all anyone cares... as long as you do what you do everyday, you'll be fine.

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ashantewarrier Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Somerset, NJ via Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,310	Thanks Markus. My birthday is June 3rd and the release will be a great birthday present!!!!!! __________________ "I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being." -Jackie Robinson, #42 Brooklyn Dodgers *"Hitting is better than sex."* - Reggie Jackson

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Afino Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,827	One thing I found REALLY cool: Improved Injury System - The injury system is a very important aspect of a realistic simulation engine. This year we have improved the model used in OOTP in order to recreate more realistic injury frequencies and durations. Players can also suffer setbacks during their recovery. +1 for a flexible injury system! Does it work the other way too - where they may come back earlier? __________________ GUBA: Moscow Enforcers

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Stinson Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 257	May I ask what effect this has on anything? My outlook calendar starts on Monday, but my wall calendars start on Sunday... yet, Monday is still Monday with Monday routines; Sunday is still Sunday with Sunday routines. It's more personal preference than anything. In fact, start the week at 10:16 pm on Wednesday night for all anyone cares... as long as you do what you do everyday, you'll be fine. Last edited by Stinson; 05-23-2009 at 10:43 PM.

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gamefan1978 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 101	Thanks for the update Markus.

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Stinson Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 257	My weeks have always started on Friday. ...And then end on Sunday.

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VaCubbie Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 34	Awesome! That's all I have to say about that!

05-23-2009, 10:38 PM	#59
happyharrell Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 106	Nice...the thread is devolving into a Gregorian calendar vs. definition of "weekend" argument. Whatever passes the time for the next 10 or so days...