OOTP goes HOCKEY!!!! - Page 19

dave1927p · 12-10-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kobeck

KHL drafting Canadians/Americans? Are they having any success signing them?

I just cant imagine a Canadian or American packing up and moving to Stalingrade to play hockey. I guess if the $$$s were in the bank it would all be good, but still.

haha most NAs don't even know they were drafted in the KHL nor do they really care. So no success - in fact it's almost a joke. It's unlikely the KHL will ever steal top north american players because everyone wants to play in the NHL...but i do recall people saying that about the WHA lol. i suppose if that player doesn't make it in the NHL and goes overseas if he wanted to play in russia he'll have to go to the team that holds his rights.

Still the KHL is keeping more russians now then the past because they're able to pay them more money and they'd prefer to stay in their home country. What's stopping them from keeping more euros and like you said, if the moneys there, the day might come where we see one or two pretty good canadian or american (tops) to say 'no' to the NHL and go to the KHL instead - i think that's aways away right now and really has more of a chance to never happen . And even still, most russians and europeons still dream of playing in the NHL. But in terms of talent, there are russians playing there who could play in the NHL, but simply get more money in their homeland. Tax free too

RoPa · 12-10-2011, 07:10 PM

It would be interesting to see if any NA players that are drafted by a KHL team does sign though.
Anyways...if the game setup allows it I want to start up a new WHA type league with teams based in NA and Europe and see how that plays out.

dave1927p · 12-11-2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogilthorpe

It would be interesting to see if any NA players that are drafted by a KHL team does sign though.
Anyways...if the game setup allows it I want to start up a new WHA type league with teams based in NA and Europe and see how that plays out.

yeah, that would be a very fun scenario. Then after seeing that play out i'd like to know what would happen if the new 'WHA' didn't work out and delete the league then watch where those players go and how they do in other leagues along with money they get paid.

RoPa · 12-11-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dave1927p

yeah, that would be a very fun scenario. Then after seeing that play out i'd like to know what would happen if the new 'WHA' didn't work out and delete the league then watch where those players go and how they do in other leagues along with money they get paid.

That would be interesting, maybe also slowly dismantle the new 'WHA' by disbanding a team or two every few years after transferring them to other cities fails.
All you would need to complete this would be polyester leisure suits, wide lapels, garish wide ties and platform shoes! Ahh......good times!

Joe Canadian · 12-18-2011, 06:39 PM

I'm not here as much as I used to be, but I happened upon this news last week. Incredibly excited!! Can't wait to see this game develop, we've been sorely missing a hockey sim since EHM was shelved by SI, and I'm glad OOTPDev is the company that is stepping up to fill the void.

PS - And if you need help with the AHL, specifically the St. John's IceCaps, you know where to find me.

RchW · 12-18-2011, 06:46 PM

Hey, how are the former Manitoba Moose doing? I may be in St. John's the first or second week of the New Year. Could I get a ticket or are they SRO?

Joe Canadian · 12-18-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RchW

Hey, how are the former Manitoba Moose doing? I may be in St. John's the first or second week of the New Year. Could I get a ticket or are they SRO?

Great actually. St. John's was desperate to get an AHL team back ever since we lost the Leafs, and I think out of spite (and horrible ownership) we turned our nose up to the QMJHL team we had and lost in the years in between. The city has responded like no one thought they would, they've sold the most season tickets of any team in the league, 4500-5000 season passes in an arena that holds 6500. Every game has been a sell out, and it's incredibly hard to get tickets unless you buy them well in advance. Tickets for the second half of the year went on sale a few weeks ago, and the team returns from the road for a January 6-15 homestand. So if that fits into your visit, you might want to jump on those tickets soon. Two of those games are against our former team, the Marlies... so that'll make tickets even harder to get. (http://admission.com)

As far as on the ice, the team is, I believe, still undefeated during regulation on the road. They've struggled somewhat at home, but up until last week were the best team in the AHL. They currently sit four points out of first, even with their recent skid. What makes their success even more interesting is the depth the team has had to rely on, given injuries here and in Winnipeg and players getting called up because they weren't scoring. At one point we were missing our top 6 players, for a good week or two.

Absolutely love watching Kevin Clark play, short, fast, hard worker, and is always in the face of the opposition. Love him. Gonna be great seeing Jaffrey back at Mile One in the New Year!

... as you can see, having a team back here, has me a bit excited. :P

reds1 · 12-24-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Canadian

Absolutely love watching Kevin Clark play, short, fast, hard worker, and is always in the face of the opposition. Love him. Gonna be great seeing Jaffrey back at Mile One in the New Year!

... as you can see, having a team back here, has me a bit excited. :P

Bummer...I was hoping Jaffrey would stick with the Jets. One of my favourite players when he played with the Moose.

Mr. Baseball · 12-26-2011, 01:00 PM

I don't plan on buying the new hockey title until at least the second version (although I am excited for it). The first release is always filled with bugs that the designers usually don't notice. Realism is often so low it doesn't even feel like Hockey.

Great simulators develop over time. I fully expect this series to be great in a few years!

trendon · 12-26-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Baseball

I don't plan on buying the new hockey title until at least the second version (although I am excited for it). The first release is always filled with bugs that the designers usually don't notice. Realism is often so low it doesn't even feel like Hockey.

Great simulators develop over time. I fully expect this series to be great in a few years!

I know exactly what you mean but if I have to pay $24 or whatever to make sure they know that we are here, then I'll consider it $xx money well spent. We don't want one version and then they say, "Nobody bought it!" and move on.

joefromchicago · 12-26-2011, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by trendon

I know exactly what you mean but if I have to pay $24 or whatever to make sure they know that we are here, then I'll consider it $xx money well spent. We don't want one version and then they say, "Nobody bought it!" and move on.

I agree. Unless there's some unexpected design flaw (e.g. limited customization), I anticipate buying the game when it comes out. If that makes me a post-beta tester (gamma tester?), then I'm happy to chip in to make it a better product in the long run.

Mr. Baseball · 12-26-2011, 09:24 PM

You have a good point. I may consider it yet!

Does anyone know when it's going to be released?

Bluenoser · 12-26-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Baseball

You have a good point. I may consider it yet!

Does anyone know when it's going to be released?

4th quarter 2012

ElQuapo · 12-27-2011, 06:29 AM

Very excited about this game :-)

I was wondering - will the game be able to handle teams like the "USA Hockey National Team Developement Program"?

USA Hockey National Team Development Program - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

CeeBee · 12-27-2011, 10:50 AM

I'm certainly buying the first version unless the wheels fall off and it doesn't happen. In other words there's about a 99.9% chance that I'm buying the first version..... and the second.... and the 3rd.......etc....

chrisj · 12-27-2011, 11:12 PM

I'd prepay for the game now if we were told we could try out the beta version once it becomes available.

I pulled out EHM 07 this afternoon as I've been craving a hockey sim... but it feels very dated now.

Jeremy Weimer · 12-28-2011, 06:11 PM

So uhh...what happened with the contest to name the game? Since as far as I can tell, it's still unnamed and the contest was ignored.

Malte Schwarz · 12-29-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy Weimer

So uhh...what happened with the contest to name the game? Since as far as I can tell, it's still unnamed and the contest was ignored.

We have choosen a name already and we will publish the game's name, as soon as we will have a logo. At the moment, Daniela is busy with the OOTP-GUI, therefore it will take some time before we get a logo.

trident · 01-03-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Canadian

I'm not here as much as I used to be, but I happened upon this news last week. Incredibly excited!! Can't wait to see this game develop, we've been sorely missing a hockey sim since EHM was shelved by SI, and I'm glad OOTPDev is the company that is stepping up to fill the void.

PS - And if you need help with the AHL, specifically the St. John's IceCaps, you know where to find me.

I couldn't agree with you more brother! amen

bradleym1978 · 01-04-2012, 04:24 PM

Can't wait of this !! I'm huge fan of OOTP and I'm so glad you guys have decided to do a hockey sim ! thanks

I will be the first to buy a copy !!

Can I suggest a title name "Inside the Rink"

Can't wait would love to become a beta tester !

12-18-2011, 06:39 PM	#365
Joe Canadian All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 1,296	I'm not here as much as I used to be, but I happened upon this news last week. Incredibly excited!! Can't wait to see this game develop, we've been sorely missing a hockey sim since EHM was shelved by SI, and I'm glad OOTPDev is the company that is stepping up to fill the void. PS - And if you need help with the AHL, specifically the St. John's IceCaps, you know where to find me. __________________ My Twitter \| My Blog \| My Music Fan of the Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, IceCaps, Lakers, and Broncos. Last edited by Joe Canadian; 12-18-2011 at 06:43 PM.

12-18-2011, 06:46 PM	#366
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	Hey, how are the former Manitoba Moose doing? I may be in St. John's the first or second week of the New Year. Could I get a ticket or are they SRO? __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

12-26-2011, 01:00 PM	#369
Mr. Baseball All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mequon, Wisconsin Posts: 1,020	I don't plan on buying the new hockey title until at least the second version (although I am excited for it). The first release is always filled with bugs that the designers usually don't notice. Realism is often so low it doesn't even feel like Hockey. Great simulators develop over time. I fully expect this series to be great in a few years! __________________ Duluth Danger (HBL) Dynasty Report -- Online League Franchise Duluth - 1985/1989 North League Champions!

12-26-2011, 09:24 PM	#372
Mr. Baseball All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mequon, Wisconsin Posts: 1,020	You have a good point. I may consider it yet! Does anyone know when it's going to be released? __________________ Duluth Danger (HBL) Dynasty Report -- Online League Franchise Duluth - 1985/1989 North League Champions!

12-27-2011, 10:50 AM	#375
CeeBee Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chase BC Canada Posts: 105	I'm certainly buying the first version unless the wheels fall off and it doesn't happen. In other words there's about a 99.9% chance that I'm buying the first version..... and the second.... and the 3rd.......etc.... Last edited by CeeBee; 12-27-2011 at 10:52 AM.

12-10-2011, 07:10 PM	#362
RoPa All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 565	It would be interesting to see if any NA players that are drafted by a KHL team does sign though. Anyways...if the game setup allows it I want to start up a new WHA type league with teams based in NA and Europe and see how that plays out.

12-27-2011, 06:29 AM	#374
ElQuapo Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 36	Very excited about this game :-) I was wondering - will the game be able to handle teams like the "USA Hockey National Team Developement Program"? USA Hockey National Team Development Program - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

12-27-2011, 11:12 PM	#376
chrisj All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Edmonton, Alberta (but still wishing I was in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada) Posts: 834	I'd prepay for the game now if we were told we could try out the beta version once it becomes available. I pulled out EHM 07 this afternoon as I've been craving a hockey sim... but it feels very dated now. __________________ Canadian Baseball League -- Commissioner -- Calgary GM

12-28-2011, 06:11 PM	#377
Jeremy Weimer Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,411	So uhh...what happened with the contest to name the game? Since as far as I can tell, it's still unnamed and the contest was ignored.

01-04-2012, 04:24 PM	#380
bradleym1978 Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 13	sounds amazing Can't wait of this !! I'm huge fan of OOTP and I'm so glad you guys have decided to do a hockey sim ! thanks I will be the first to buy a copy !! Can I suggest a title name "Inside the Rink" Can't wait would love to become a beta tester !