Buy OOTPB 14 or wait for 15?

rovaira · 01-13-2014, 01:47 AM

I really like the demo of 14, but I'm not sure if I can/should wait until 15. I think I've talked myself into buying it as my demo time just ran out.

But, any idea what the price of 15 will be? And any confirmed differences between 14 and 15? Thanks, and keep up the great work; loved the demo.

ElGingerman · 01-13-2014, 02:28 AM

Ah...it's only $20 dollars.

Only eat Ramen noodles for a week. You will then have saved enough to justify a purchase of both.

The Wolf · 01-13-2014, 02:33 AM

I personally find that new versions aren't really stable and usable until they've been patched a couple of times, so I'd say to buy 14 now.

Pronkytonk · 01-13-2014, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

I personally find that new versions aren't really stable and usable until they've been patched a couple of times, so I'd say to buy 14 now.

This !

PSUColonel · 01-13-2014, 05:00 PM

buy it....get going on a good career, and then import into 15 when it comes out and is patched.

Fyrestorm3 · 01-13-2014, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by rovaira

But, any idea what the price of 15 will be? And any confirmed differences between 14 and 15?

The price will likely be $40; that's what is usually is, anyway. They haven't confirmed any features of v15 yet, but the first announcement should be soon-ish.

PSUColonel · 01-13-2014, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Fyrestorm3

The price will likely be $40; that's what is usually is, anyway. They haven't confirmed any features of v15 yet, but the first announcement should be soon-ish.

Markus eluded to a January announcement in his Christmas greeting.

r0nster · 01-13-2014, 06:15 PM

Get OOTP 14 why wait to get the best version yet of this game .... I love it and play it everyday or as often as possible .... cost is irrelevant to the joy of never ending play .... no cure for the addiction found even yet since 2001

Ike348 · 01-13-2014, 06:47 PM

I too have this question. As a 14-year-old, I am financially tight, so spending $20 now rather than $40 later seems like a good idea. Either way, it will be an improvement over the free, PowerPC OOTP8, which I am running now.

Matt Arnold · 01-13-2014, 06:48 PM

If you think you can wait until April, then wait. But odds are you can't, so best to buy now, get your 20$ worth, and then buy the new version when it comes out. Historically:

-It will cost 40$
-There's usually some sort of pre-sale if you commit before release. You will likely save 5-10$, and last year got it 3 days early
-If not, there will likely be a sale around the All-Star game, if you can wait for the new version until July.

Ike348 · 01-13-2014, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by UWHabs

If you think you can wait until April, then wait. But odds are you can't, so best to buy now, get your 20$ worth, and then buy the new version when it comes out. Historically:

-It will cost 40$
-There's usually some sort of pre-sale if you commit before release. You will likely save 5-10$, and last year got it 3 days early
-If not, there will likely be a sale around the All-Star game, if you can wait for the new version until July.

Thanks. I'll spend the $20 now and maybe another $20 for 15 at the All-Star Game sale.

Another question. When will the current $20 sale end? Will it last the week?

The Wolf · 01-13-2014, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ike348

I too have this question. As a 14-year-old, I am financially tight, so spending $20 now rather than $40 later seems like a good idea. Either way, it will be an improvement over the free, PowerPC OOTP8, which I am running now.

Learn how to mow lawns.

Le Grande Orange · 01-13-2014, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

Learn how to mow lawns.

Depending on where he lives, there may not be a lot of lawns to mow at the moment.

Ike348 · 01-13-2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

Depending on where he lives, there may not be a lot of lawns to mow at the moment.

Not very many lawns need mowing in the winter

Though I do usually mow my own lawn every week in the summer using an old push mower my grandfather gave me.

metsguy234 · 01-13-2014, 10:35 PM

As someone who was once the 14 year old kid playing baseball video games and having to figure out how to buy new versions, I can relate.

The Game · 01-13-2014, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ike348

I too have this question. As a 14-year-old, I am financially tight, so spending $20 now rather than $40 later seems like a good idea. Either way, it will be an improvement over the free, PowerPC OOTP8, which I am running now.

14? really? I suck at trying to predict what people look like IRL or what their age might be. I was going with this.

To the OP get em both. I waited on 14 til right before the All Star sale and regretted it. I should have pre-ordered in January.

le receveur · 01-13-2014, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by metsguy234

As someone who was once the 14 year old kid playing baseball video games and having to figure out how to buy new versions, I can relate.

they had video games when you were 14. lucky you...

The Wolf · 01-14-2014, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

Depending on where he lives, there may not be a lot of lawns to mow at the moment.

Then he can learn how to shovel snow. Or rake leaves. Or whatever.

There's always money to be made if you want to make it.

MarkInCincy · 01-14-2014, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

I personally find that new versions aren't really stable and usable until they've been patched a couple of times, so I'd say to buy 14 now.

Peronally I never buy install any software with a version # of x.0.anything. I always wait till at least x.1 and depending on who's software it is I may wait till x.2. I do that for personal and work

BusterKing · 01-14-2014, 09:34 AM

I'm wondering now that Steam is in the picture if it will influence the price of OOTP15.

And Steam does have incredible sales at times.

I would buy OOTP14 now at this presently low price, it is the best version yet and I can see some that will just stick to that one for a while unless OOTP15 comes out with, lets say.... 3D graphics....

01-13-2014, 01:47 AM	#1
rovaira Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 5	Buy OOTPB 14 or wait for 15? I really like the demo of 14, but I'm not sure if I can/should wait until 15. I think I've talked myself into buying it as my demo time just ran out. But, any idea what the price of 15 will be? And any confirmed differences between 14 and 15? Thanks, and keep up the great work; loved the demo.

01-13-2014, 02:28 AM	#2
ElGingerman Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Whitley County, Kentucky, USA Posts: 4	Ah...it's only $20 dollars. Only eat Ramen noodles for a week. You will then have saved enough to justify a purchase of both.

01-13-2014, 05:00 PM	#5
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,144	buy it....get going on a good career, and then import into 15 when it comes out and is patched.

01-13-2014, 06:15 PM	#8
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,083	Get OOTP 14 why wait to get the best version yet of this game .... I love it and play it everyday or as often as possible .... cost is irrelevant to the joy of never ending play .... no cure for the addiction found even yet since 2001

01-13-2014, 06:48 PM	#10
Matt Arnold OOTP Developer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 16,327	If you think you can wait until April, then wait. But odds are you can't, so best to buy now, get your 20$ worth, and then buy the new version when it comes out. Historically: -It will cost 40$ -There's usually some sort of pre-sale if you commit before release. You will likely save 5-10$, and last year got it 3 days early -If not, there will likely be a sale around the All-Star game, if you can wait for the new version until July.

01-13-2014, 10:35 PM	#15
metsguy234 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 298	As someone who was once the 14 year old kid playing baseball video games and having to figure out how to buy new versions, I can relate.

01-14-2014, 09:34 AM	#20
BusterKing Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,437	I'm wondering now that Steam is in the picture if it will influence the price of OOTP15. And Steam does have incredible sales at times. I would buy OOTP14 now at this presently low price, it is the best version yet and I can see some that will just stick to that one for a while unless OOTP15 comes out with, lets say.... 3D graphics....