Official OOTP 17 impressions thread! - Page 9

Markus Heinsohn · 03-19-2016, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brishan

I agree, I like a little more vibrancy in the colors and each of the skins has a drab, washed out effect IMO. A minor nit but I definitely liked last year's skin better.

Washed out? Here they are crystal clear. Try this:

Locate the OOTP 17 icon, right click, select properties, compatibility tab, and toggle the high DPI setting. Restart the game. That should fix this.

Bluenoser · 03-19-2016, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brishan

I agree, I like a little more vibrancy in the colors and each of the skins has a drab, washed out effect IMO. A minor nit but I definitely liked last year's skin better.

Other side of the fence here - these are, without a shadow of a doubt, the absolute best skins ever. Combined with the semi-transparent background the overall look is awesome. Kudos to the development team and especially Daniela.

rylinus · 03-19-2016, 07:33 AM

This new version has some serious improvements. The new ability to list your specific trade needs and have teams come to you in fantastic. A huge time-saver and also it is a blast to get the emails offering you prospects after years of only being offered veterans I didn't want. The trading AI seems better too. More players to choose from and the quotes from your own GM are a nice touch. The expanded coaching information was badly needed and makes the process of choosing coaches more science and less random. Seeing how prospective coaches might match up with a team is a great touch. And of course the new leverage option is gold too. Still just learning but this is a really fantastic upgrade. Thanks so much to everyone who worked on it.

Mr. Marlin · 03-19-2016, 07:44 AM

Well, I said I probably would not use it but I must admit I've had a lot of fun with the Historical Exhibition. I haven't even imported my 16 game yet, I've been fooling around with that. I can now honestly say the 2003 Marlins were better than the 1997 Marlins (a topic of some debate among my friends). The new 3D movement is cool but in all honesty it's not a big deal to me. I'm still using the webcast view with the ballpark views I made for 15 & 16.

Historical minors... wow. Considering the difficulty of tracking all this down, hammering it into order and getting it in the game to call that an achievement is an understatement. But... you you guys realize what you have DONE to me now??? I'm OC on having correct logos, uniforms, and stadiums for OOTP teams! I have weeks of work to do now! What did I ever to to you guys?

The game runs smoothly, the uniforms/logo progression thing from 16 works correctly now. It's great! Thanks for another great addition to an already great title.

Garrett67 · 03-19-2016, 08:44 AM

I'm in love with the story lines in the box score and also, the ability to define team needs. That is a game changer for me.

I'm also enjoying the 3D players. I can finally have a game going and understand what it going on without reading . To be fair though, I do have voice running, so I can hear it and be alerted since I'm usually doing something else while a game is going.

Brishan · 03-19-2016, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Washed out? Here they are crystal clear. Try this:

Locate the OOTP 17 icon, right click, select properties, compatibility tab, and toggle the high DPI setting. Restart the game. That should fix this.

Yes, that did the trick! Thanks Markus...congrats on an awesome release!

Brishan · 03-19-2016, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluenoser

Other side of the fence here - these are, without a shadow of a doubt, the absolute best skins ever. Combined with the semi-transparent background the overall look is awesome. Kudos to the development team and especially Daniela.

Yes, Markus's recommendation to toggle the DPI switch changed the presentation dramatically for me...I apologize to all for the original feedback I had submitted!

sth0009 · 03-19-2016, 09:17 AM

You created a great product this year. The 3D view with ball flight and player pawns put s it over the top for me. The historical series play is another fantastic addition.

For me the 3D ball flight's ability to add to the text description of the pbp was a sad absence in ootp. I would constrainly waffle between ootp and baseball mogul to get that visual display. No need to now!
I know there are some sync bugs to workout on the text/3D side, I have seen no 3D often on first play of the game, but I am loving this version.

Great effort gentlemen!

Orcin · 03-19-2016, 10:19 AM

The historical exhibition feature will make the game a must for casual fans. A lot of people don't want to mess with a league setup; they just want to sit down and play a game or a series with their favorite teams from the past. If you fit this description, buy this game asap and set up a game in 3d view. I guarantee you will be hooked.

swoboda · 03-19-2016, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Orcin

The historical exhibition feature will make the game a must for casual fans. A lot of people don't want to mess with a league setup; they just want to sit down and play a game or a series with their favorite teams from the past. If you fit this description, buy this game asap and set up a game in 3d view. I guarantee you will be hooked.

Totally agree, the Historical Exhibition will be the best way to introduce a new player to active game play and do so quickly. For veteran OOTPers it is nice sidebar for a while during the course of the year if you play out all 162 as I do.

Caporegime · 03-19-2016, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluenoser

Other side of the fence here - these are, without a shadow of a doubt, the absolute best skins ever. Combined with the semi-transparent background the overall look is awesome. Kudos to the development team and especially Daniela.

I absolutely agree with this. I think this is the classiest default skin ever. It's very easy on the eyes.

The Wolf · 03-19-2016, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brishan

I agree, I like a little more vibrancy in the colors and each of the skins has a drab, washed out effect IMO. A minor nit but I definitely liked last year's skin better.

It seems that a number of people don't like the new skins. Maybe OOTP or a modder will do the OOTP 16 skin for OOTP 17.

The Wolf · 03-19-2016, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caporegime

I absolutely agree with this. I think this is the classiest default skin ever. It's very easy on the eyes.

And I think it's the worst ever. Oh, well.

The Wolf · 03-19-2016, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Washed out? Here they are crystal clear. Try this:

Locate the OOTP 17 icon, right click, select properties, compatibility tab, and toggle the high DPI setting. Restart the game. That should fix this.

Did that. Still don't like any of the skins.

Matt Uk · 03-19-2016, 11:16 AM

I think we get the message Wolf

Each to his own and you have every right to voice your opinion and it's as valid as anyone else's, but you do labour a point, telling us once was enough.

Hopefully someone can make the skin for you and I mean that genuinely not sarcastically. If I knew how to do it, I'd do it myself.

The Game · 03-19-2016, 11:21 AM

several cool things so far. see the 1st 3 ss's. The playoff thing , while odd is no big deal, for now. Why do the players look like blobs?

Jay Bruce sure hurried back to the dugout after striking out.

Love seeing them run off the field after the half inning

Why no FG for Jimmy Rollins?

The Game · 03-19-2016, 11:37 AM

Game recap will be really fun in my EBL league.
why 2 news stories on the same thing? One i can view boxscores & recap, the other i can not.

pstrickert · 03-19-2016, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Game

several cool things so far. see the 1st 3 ss's. The playoff thing , while odd is no big deal, for now. Why do the players look like blobs?

Jay Bruce sure hurried back to the dugout after striking out.

Love seeing them run off the field after the half inning

Why no FG for Jimmy Rollins?

Maybe some day we'll be able to watch the David Ortiz pawn stare down and then berate an umpire, slough off to the dugout, and hurl a few bats onto the field.

Bluenoser · 03-19-2016, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pstrickert

Maybe some day we'll be able to watch the David Ortiz pawn stare down and then berate an umpire, slough off to the dugout, and hurl a few bats onto the field.

Where's Earl when you need him? Nothing like a good ole fashioned dirt kicking/hat throwing Earl to liven up a game

DustinthePOWERHOUSE · 03-19-2016, 11:57 AM

Guys I tried to do a historical replay from 1990, and I simmed to 1993 and no Brien Taylor...has anyone else found him in the game? Really wanted to try to see if he'd become a star.

03-19-2016, 08:44 AM	#165
Garrett67 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Union City, Michigan Posts: 282	I'm in love with the story lines in the box score and also, the ability to define team needs. That is a game changer for me. I'm also enjoying the 3D players. I can finally have a game going and understand what it going on without reading . To be fair though, I do have voice running, so I can hear it and be alerted since I'm usually doing something else while a game is going. Last edited by Garrett67; 03-19-2016 at 09:00 AM.

03-19-2016, 09:17 AM	#168
sth0009 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 74	You created a great product this year. The 3D view with ball flight and player pawns put s it over the top for me. The historical series play is another fantastic addition. For me the 3D ball flight's ability to add to the text description of the pbp was a sad absence in ootp. I would constrainly waffle between ootp and baseball mogul to get that visual display. No need to now! I know there are some sync bugs to workout on the text/3D side, I have seen no 3D often on first play of the game, but I am loving this version. Great effort gentlemen! Last edited by sth0009; 03-19-2016 at 09:47 AM.

03-19-2016, 11:21 AM	#176
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	several cool things so far. see the 1st 3 ss's. The playoff thing , while odd is no big deal, for now. Why do the players look like blobs? Jay Bruce sure hurried back to the dugout after striking out. Love seeing them run off the field after the half inning Why no FG for Jimmy Rollins? Attached Images __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong" Last edited by The Game; 03-19-2016 at 11:31 AM.

03-19-2016, 11:37 AM	#177
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	Game recap will be really fun in my EBL league. why 2 news stories on the same thing? One i can view boxscores & recap, the other i can not. Attached Images __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

03-19-2016, 11:57 AM	#180
DustinthePOWERHOUSE All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 870	Guys I tried to do a historical replay from 1990, and I simmed to 1993 and no Brien Taylor...has anyone else found him in the game? Really wanted to try to see if he'd become a star. __________________ Shootin' at the walls of heartache, BANG BANG, I am THE WARRIOR! "It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am"- Ali Wladimir Klitschko will DESTROY you.

03-19-2016, 07:33 AM	#163
rylinus Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 29	This new version has some serious improvements. The new ability to list your specific trade needs and have teams come to you in fantastic. A huge time-saver and also it is a blast to get the emails offering you prospects after years of only being offered veterans I didn't want. The trading AI seems better too. More players to choose from and the quotes from your own GM are a nice touch. The expanded coaching information was badly needed and makes the process of choosing coaches more science and less random. Seeing how prospective coaches might match up with a team is a great touch. And of course the new leverage option is gold too. Still just learning but this is a really fantastic upgrade. Thanks so much to everyone who worked on it.

03-19-2016, 07:44 AM	#164
Mr. Marlin All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,278	Well, I said I probably would not use it but I must admit I've had a lot of fun with the Historical Exhibition. I haven't even imported my 16 game yet, I've been fooling around with that. I can now honestly say the 2003 Marlins were better than the 1997 Marlins (a topic of some debate among my friends). The new 3D movement is cool but in all honesty it's not a big deal to me. I'm still using the webcast view with the ballpark views I made for 15 & 16. Historical minors... wow. Considering the difficulty of tracking all this down, hammering it into order and getting it in the game to call that an achievement is an understatement. But... you you guys realize what you have DONE to me now??? I'm OC on having correct logos, uniforms, and stadiums for OOTP teams! I have weeks of work to do now! What did I ever to to you guys? The game runs smoothly, the uniforms/logo progression thing from 16 works correctly now. It's great! Thanks for another great addition to an already great title.

03-19-2016, 10:19 AM	#169
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,884	The historical exhibition feature will make the game a must for casual fans. A lot of people don't want to mess with a league setup; they just want to sit down and play a game or a series with their favorite teams from the past. If you fit this description, buy this game asap and set up a game in 3d view. I guarantee you will be hooked.

03-19-2016, 11:16 AM	#175
Matt Uk Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: UK Posts: 450	I think we get the message Wolf Each to his own and you have every right to voice your opinion and it's as valid as anyone else's, but you do labour a point, telling us once was enough. Hopefully someone can make the skin for you and I mean that genuinely not sarcastically. If I knew how to do it, I'd do it myself.