New Features - Page 2

Markus Heinsohn · 02-19-2016, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bp_

Any online league specific improvements?

Nothing which is specifically for online leagues only. We'll redesign that whole part of the game for a later version, so we did not put much work in it this year. One thing is new, we store all text in a single mySQL database now, which is good to reduce upload times. Obviously, stuff like the game-generated recaps etc. are great for online leagues, too.

Habsfan18 · 02-19-2016, 09:06 AM

Markus,

Have managers (specifically historical tracking) been improved?

I'd like to be able to click on a team in my fictional league (random year) and see who the coaching staff was from that particular season.

Any chance this can be added?

David Watts · 02-19-2016, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lukasberger

They come in the year they started their MiLB careers.

As for recalc, it's the same as in OOTP 16, you can make everyone subject to recalc if you want or leave them up to the development engine, just as you prefer.

This is all optional? We can still use the current database without minor league players and guys importing the year they first played in the MLB?

Markus Heinsohn · 02-19-2016, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

This is all optional? We can still use the current database without minor league players and guys importing the year they first played in the MLB?

Yes.

Markus Heinsohn · 02-19-2016, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Habsfan18

Markus,

Have managers (specifically historical tracking) been improved?

I'd like to be able to click on a team in my fictional league (random year) and see who the coaching staff was from that particular season.

Any chance this can be added?

It's on my list, but likely won't make it in for release.

rjl518 · 02-19-2016, 09:12 AM

Two questions...

1) Are there going to be historical uniforms, logos and caps already built in the game for all MLB and all MiLB?

2) Why wait till March 22? WE WANT IT NOW!!!

MizzouRah · 02-19-2016, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kq76

Personally, I'm having such a blast with the 3D animation that it's rekindled my love of the game. I also think the new trading stuff is great step and there's been some great stuff done with the game recaps, but I can't stop from watching the little pawns making plays left and right.

OMG... seriously? So they do move around the field making plays? I'm guessing the engine determines the outcome and then it's played out in 3D?

You lucky man....

Markus Heinsohn · 02-19-2016, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

OMG... seriously? So they do move around the field making plays? I'm guessing the engine determines the outcome and then it's played out in 3D?

You lucky man....

Yes

Matt & Jorin have been working on this for months.

Markus Heinsohn · 02-19-2016, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rjl518

Two questions...

1) Are there going to be historical uniforms, logos and caps already built in the game for all MLB and all MiLB?

2) Why wait till March 22? WE WANT IT NOW!!!

1) No, only 2016 MLB & MILB logos & uniforms plus all historical MLB logos.

2) Because we want to ship it as good as possible

Lukas Berger · 02-19-2016, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

OMG... seriously? So they do move around the field making plays? I'm guessing the engine determines the outcome and then it's played out in 3D?

You lucky man....

Yep, seriously!

They do move around, and yeah, the engine is still in control.

It's really great

MizzouRah · 02-19-2016, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Yes

Matt & Jorin have been working on this for months.

Marry me!

Markus Heinsohn · 02-19-2016, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Marry me!

Pic?

MizzouRah · 02-19-2016, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lukasberger

Yep, seriously!

They do move around, and yeah, the engine is still in control.

It's really great

This might be a dumb question.. but can you tell fielding ability from the movement? ie.. speedy outfielder vs a slow one? rocket arm vs a dead arm?

Markus Heinsohn · 02-19-2016, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

This might be a dumb question.. but can you tell fielding ability from the movement? ie.. speedy outfielder vs a slow one? rocket arm vs a dead arm?

We try to factor this in, yes.

MizzouRah · 02-19-2016, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Pic?

Hi!

Habsfan18 · 02-19-2016, 09:22 AM

Super excited about the in-game symbols. We can finally "watch" games!

Are many of the new features added last year improved upon? Or are they the same as last year? Things like all-star voting, HOF etc..

Not saying they need a lot of work. Just wondering.

kq76 · 02-19-2016, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

OMG... seriously? So they do move around the field making plays? I'm guessing the engine determines the outcome and then it's played out in 3D?

You lucky man....

I want to tell you more and I typed something out, but I'm not sure OOTP would be okay with me spilling anymore than what's in the release so I'll just be quiet. But suffice to say, even at this early stage, they're a real treat.

MizzouRah · 02-19-2016, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by kq76

I want to tell you more and I typed something out, but I'm not sure OOTP would be okay with me spilling anymore than what's in the release so I'll just be quiet. But suffice to say, even at this early stage, they're a real treat.

PM me..

Markus Heinsohn · 02-19-2016, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

PM me..

The man is under NDA

Hammercraft · 02-19-2016, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Don't forget the MLBPA license with real FaceGen player pics for the major leaguers.

Regarding the "owner mode", that refers to the commish mode essentially, so it's nothing new.

The facegen for real players made me raise an eyebrow. It's awesome, but immediately made me think how much work it would have been to build them all. And I wonder... will they age?

02-19-2016, 09:12 AM	#26
rjl518 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Born in Shea Stadium, lives in LoanDepot Park. Posts: 6,238	Two questions... 1) Are there going to be historical uniforms, logos and caps already built in the game for all MLB and all MiLB? 2) Why wait till March 22? WE WANT IT NOW!!! __________________ My Threads: MLB Project 32 by SFGiants58 "Colon looking for his 1st hit of the year and he DRIVES ONE! Deep left field! Back goes Upton! Back near the wall! ITS OUTTA HERE!!! Bartolo has done it!!! THE IMPOSSIBLE HAS HAPPENED!!! This is one of the great moments in the history of baseball! Bartolo Colon has gone deep!" ---Gary Cohen. (May 7, 2016) (Petco Park) NYM 6 @ SD 3

02-19-2016, 09:06 AM	#22
Habsfan18 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,249	Markus, Have managers (specifically historical tracking) been improved? I'd like to be able to click on a team in my fictional league (random year) and see who the coaching staff was from that particular season. Any chance this can be added?

02-19-2016, 09:22 AM	#36
Habsfan18 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,249	Super excited about the in-game symbols. We can finally "watch" games! Are many of the new features added last year improved upon? Or are they the same as last year? Things like all-star voting, HOF etc.. Not saying they need a lot of work. Just wondering.