OOTP 8 Now Available for Free - Page 2

canadiancreed · 09-01-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Killing Time

While 8 clearly does not, which proves that a lot of people agree with me about which version is the better one.

Or they figured getting folks introduced to the game with the new UI (which was the main stumbling block back in the day, and for some folks might still be) for no risk was worth potential increase in sales.

As for a lot, I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that sales have gone up in the version between 6.5 and X. No argument that 6.5 was the pinnacile of it's series, but like the Windows 9x version it's day has come and gone.

Also anyone noticed that a thread about free software has turned into another "6.5 waz teh awesome! New thingz suck00rs!" thread? Guess free doesnt' make things better for some.

Vris · 09-01-2009, 07:17 PM

Since 6.5 was the spot I stopped, this looks like a good idea. I will give this a whirl.

battists · 09-01-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Killing Time

While 8 clearly does not, which proves that a lot of people agree with me about which version is the better one.

Which one is better wasn't really a factor in the decision. Part of the goal here is to familiarize people with a version of the game that is pretty close to OOTP 10 in nature, and therefore encourage people to buy the newer versions and not experience culture shock when they do so. We wouldn't be able to do that with OOTP 6.5.

On top of that, OOTP 6.5 frankly LOOKS old, doesn't run on Mac, and wasn't nearly as "feted" as OOTP 8 was.

Steve

Déjà Bru · 09-01-2009, 10:07 PM

I intend to use this free OOTP 8 as bait for some of my friends whom I think should be OOTP'ers. Misguided fools, they have ignored my entreaties long enough. Now I will hook them good. This is how they will look when I am done with them:

ShaneCarson · 09-03-2009, 06:55 PM

Might have been asked but is this 8 or 8.5? If it's 8, any reasons why y'all didn't offer 8.5? Just curious.

battists · 09-03-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ShaneCarson

Might have been asked but is this 8 or 8.5? If it's 8, any reasons why y'all didn't offer 8.5? Just curious.

Uh, because there's no such thing as 8.5?

ShaneCarson · 09-04-2009, 04:19 PM

For some reason I thought 8 was under SI still and 8.5 was the first one out and added milestone tracker. That was 7 and 8 then?

kingcharlesxii · 09-04-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ShaneCarson

For some reason I thought 8 was under SI still and 8.5 was the first one out and added milestone tracker. That was 7 and 8 then?

2007 = SI
8 = OOTP Developments

Both were the same year of the game.

battists · 09-04-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kingcharlesxii

2007 = SI
8 = OOTP Developments

Both were the same year of the game.

Right, what he said.

puremvp · 09-04-2009, 08:41 PM

Game crashed on both seasons ive tried "program has a problem needs to be closed" error

I guess i'll save each month or something, anyone have a suggestion to stop crashes?

Bobbuttons · 09-04-2009, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by killing time

that, sir, is a matter of opinion.

qft

canadiancreed · 09-04-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by puremvp

Game crashed on both seasons ive tried "program has a problem needs to be closed" error

I guess i'll save each month or something, anyone have a suggestion to stop crashes?

First thing Id' do is create a ticket in the tech support forum with some more details (OS, what's happening when it crashes, errors if any, etc...)

Nukester · 09-04-2009, 08:53 PM

FWIW I skipped a couple of versions, having versions 2, 3, 4, 5, 2006, 2007, and X, missing out on 6.5 and 9. I hear alot of good things about both of the versions Ive skipped, but since I dont have either one, I have gone back to 2007 while waiting for some things to get ironed out in X, and I am loving it. 2007 / 8 is a great version

fantom1979 · 09-05-2009, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by kq76

Wow! This is a great surprise. Not that I don't think it's a great idea, I certainly do, I just didn't think we'd see it after we talked about it awhile ago (I wonder if fantom1979's post was the seed). I liked the final patch of 8 quite a bit. Here's to hoping it has the desired effect. Nice brave move, guys!

I doubt my post had anything to do with it, but thanks for remembering it

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Déjà Bru · 09-05-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by fantom1979

I doubt my post had anything to do with it, but thanks for remembering it

.

Nevertheless, you never can tell. Therefore, I bestow your first thanks upon you.

reds1 · 09-09-2009, 02:26 PM

I had a hard time weaning myself off of 6.5 for the longest time. But then I joined a league (or two) that were using OOTP 9 and that finally forced me to use and get comfortable with the new interface, etc. Now I could never go back. I still have 6 & 6.5 installed, but I haven't played them since last fall. They're more like museum pieces now.

Carlton · 09-09-2009, 02:56 PM

Playing around with this and it's frustrating

I created a 1901 MLB league with the Eastern League and Western Association as non affiliated 'A' ball leagues. Tried to do it with no players but that crashes the system, so I created fictional players

I have to go in and change all the players who are not caucasian, change the coaches and managers of all 3 leagues...make sure no managers get fired and if they do rehire them...

Plus, their is no easy career leaderboard like in 6.5. It is replaced with Cato, and I have a bunch of 1890 records :-(

Plus no single game records.

The added work involved almost makes it 'work' and not enjoyable...shame

I do like the fact I no longer have to grab the Lahman and fix the players though

Pilot Fan · 12-20-2010, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by battists

Hi everyone,

Hope you're all doing well!

As part of our ongoing efforts to spread the word about OOTP, we are pleased to announce that we are now offering OOTP 8 for FREE for Windows and Mac.

You can download the free version of OOTP 8 here!

This is a fully functional version of OOTP 8. There are no restrictions or limitations. (The game ships with 2007 rosters...)

Of course, if you're on this forum, chances are you already own OOTP 8. This is really more of an approach to attracting new users to the game, but I wanted to be sure to announce this on the forums as well.

Over the next few weeks we will be conducting some additional marketing activities around this free release, so you'll likely see us active on Facebook, Twitter, a newsletter, and so forth.

Help us spread the word!

(Oh, and before everyone jumps on us, getting this out the door required very little of Markus' time. He's been working on some difficult bugs for patch #4!

)

Note: OOTP 8 is offered "as-is." We no longer offer active technical support for OOTP 8, nor will we be releasing any future patches.

Thanks!

Steve

Is this still the case? I left the download running all night with no results. Did I do something wrong. On my system I have OOTP5 and and older version of the Lahman database.

battists · 12-23-2010, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Pilot Fan

Is this still the case? I left the download running all night with no results. Did I do something wrong. On my system I have OOTP5 and and older version of the Lahman database.

It should still be the same case. Might be some problem on your end? I just downloaded it from that link with no problem...?

Let us know if you're still having trouble...

09-01-2009, 07:17 PM	#22
Vris Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere where I don't know where I am Posts: 3,251	Since 6.5 was the spot I stopped, this looks like a good idea. I will give this a whirl. __________________ None Blog it.

09-01-2009, 10:07 PM	#24
Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 11,741	I intend to use this free OOTP 8 as bait for some of my friends whom I think should be OOTP'ers. Misguided fools, they have ignored my entreaties long enough. Now I will hook them good. This is how they will look when I am done with them: __________________ - Bru

09-04-2009, 08:53 PM	#33
Nukester All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Newburgh, NY Posts: 1,923	FWIW I skipped a couple of versions, having versions 2, 3, 4, 5, 2006, 2007, and X, missing out on 6.5 and 9. I hear alot of good things about both of the versions Ive skipped, but since I dont have either one, I have gone back to 2007 while waiting for some things to get ironed out in X, and I am loving it. 2007 / 8 is a great version Last edited by Nukester; 09-04-2009 at 08:54 PM.

09-09-2009, 02:26 PM	#36
reds1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 3,985	I had a hard time weaning myself off of 6.5 for the longest time. But then I joined a league (or two) that were using OOTP 9 and that finally forced me to use and get comfortable with the new interface, etc. Now I could never go back. I still have 6 & 6.5 installed, but I haven't played them since last fall. They're more like museum pieces now. __________________ United Leagues of Braeland

09-09-2009, 02:56 PM	#37
Carlton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,765	Playing around with this and it's frustrating I created a 1901 MLB league with the Eastern League and Western Association as non affiliated 'A' ball leagues. Tried to do it with no players but that crashes the system, so I created fictional players I have to go in and change all the players who are not caucasian, change the coaches and managers of all 3 leagues...make sure no managers get fired and if they do rehire them... Plus, their is no easy career leaderboard like in 6.5. It is replaced with Cato, and I have a bunch of 1890 records :-( Plus no single game records. The added work involved almost makes it 'work' and not enjoyable...shame I do like the fact I no longer have to grab the Lahman and fix the players though __________________ "I am at that stage of my life where I keep myself out of arguments. I am 100% self sufficient spiritually, emotionally & financially. Even if you say 1+1=5, you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. Enjoy!"

09-03-2009, 06:55 PM	#25
ShaneCarson All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 728	Might have been asked but is this 8 or 8.5? If it's 8, any reasons why y'all didn't offer 8.5? Just curious.

09-04-2009, 04:19 PM	#27
ShaneCarson All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 728	For some reason I thought 8 was under SI still and 8.5 was the first one out and added milestone tracker. That was 7 and 8 then?

09-04-2009, 08:41 PM	#30
puremvp Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 15	Game crashed on both seasons ive tried "program has a problem needs to be closed" error I guess i'll save each month or something, anyone have a suggestion to stop crashes?