Does OOTP run without internet?

ForeverRoyalKC · 04-27-2016, 02:45 PM

I was going to post this on the technical support, but it doesnt seem to have any posting traffic.

Anyway, I was playing OOTP last night during storms in my area and noticed that, during the storms I didnt have internet, but my game was still playing out. How does OOTP run itself? Does it run on it's own database without internet??

Pirates · 04-27-2016, 02:50 PM

Yes

Bobble · 04-27-2016, 03:05 PM

OOTP wouldn't leave you hanging, bro.

TribeFanInNC · 04-27-2016, 03:06 PM

Correct no internet needed. The only slight caveat is that Steam is sometimes unhappy with no internet, even in offline mode (if you use the Steam version of OOTP). But the game itself doesn't need it.

Toast · 04-27-2016, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TribeFanInNC

Correct no internet needed. The only slight caveat is that Steam is sometimes unhappy with no internet, even in offline mode (if you use the Steam version of OOTP). But the game itself doesn't need it.

How do I go off-line mode? I bought OOTP through Steam. Thank you for any input.

Thanatoast

The Wolf · 04-27-2016, 05:36 PM

https://support.steampowered.com/kb_...3160-agcb-2555

NoOne · 04-27-2016, 08:26 PM

even with the steam version? i'm not as familiar with their software offerings. i wait until its on gog.

you can make inbound and outbound firewall rules to prevent it from happening. i do this with most software out of principle, and only turn them off if i need to update, or if it prevents operation... at which point i find alternative software

type Firewall into search... then use the wizard for inbound/outbound rule, point it at ootp.exe in the game directory, click finish. repeat for the other direction (in/out).

ForeverRoyalKC · 04-28-2016, 01:48 PM

I didnt use Steam. I just downloaded straight into computer.

NotMuchTime · 04-28-2016, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ForeverRoyalKC

I didnt use Steam. I just downloaded straight into computer.

It's really the best option.

The Wolf · 04-28-2016, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NotMuchTime

It's really the best option.

No, it's not. It's AN option. If you use multiple computers, then Steam is a far better choice.

The Wolf · 04-28-2016, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ForeverRoyalKC

I didnt use Steam. I just downloaded straight into computer.

You don't need to have your Internet connected once that version of the game is installed to run it. I still can't figure out why you asked this here instead of tech support

ForeverRoyalKC · 04-28-2016, 05:09 PM

Wolf, I stated why in my initial post.

sol_phenom · 04-28-2016, 05:10 PM

OOTP can run without internet.

But can the OOTP forums run without The Wolf?

NotMuchTime · 04-28-2016, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

No, it's not. It's AN option. If you use multiple computers, then Steam is a far better choice.

What do you do for a living? Steam is not the best option and if you require Steam so you can play on multiple devices, I already know what you don't do for a living. You make me laugh...

The Wolf · 04-28-2016, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NotMuchTime

What do you do for a living? Steam is not the best option and if you require Steam so you can play on multiple devices, I already know what you don't do for a living. You make me laugh...

Steam certainly can be the best option. I make you laugh? You make me irritated.

The Wolf · 04-28-2016, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Albion Hero

Once you go Steam its hard to go back. I'm a PC gamer and I can't even imagine trying to play a game without using the Steam interface anymore. It just makes everything so much easier and it does all the hard work for you.

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The Wolf · 04-28-2016, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Fyrestorm3

Because the main draw of Steam is the ability to install/play your games on any computer with no licensing issues. I now save all my OOTP games to a flash drive that I keep with me, so if by some chance I don't have my laptop with me, or my hard drive fries, or I get a new computer, or whatever, I can simply install the game via Steam and have my league ready to go, wherever I am and whatever computer I'm on.

There's also the fact that if you already have a Steam account, it's nice to add the game to your library. With this addition, every game I play is now in my collection on Steam.

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jpeters1734 · 04-28-2016, 08:04 PM

steam sucks

The Wolf · 04-28-2016, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jpeters1734

steam sucks

Steam is the finest form of gaming DRM ever invented.

David Watts · 04-28-2016, 09:10 PM

All I know, I got home from work at 7:15. Steam had my patch ready to download. It's now at 98% and just about ready. I'm guessing if I didn't have Steam I would be in hour 1 of a 4 hour download. Of course the patch would time out 2 hours into the 4 hours and I would have to start over. So, with my crappy internet, Steam is great.

04-27-2016, 02:45 PM	#1
ForeverRoyalKC All Star Starter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hop, skip and a jump from Pomme De Terre Lake, MO. Posts: 1,223	Does OOTP run without internet? I was going to post this on the technical support, but it doesnt seem to have any posting traffic. Anyway, I was playing OOTP last night during storms in my area and noticed that, during the storms I didnt have internet, but my game was still playing out. How does OOTP run itself? Does it run on it's own database without internet??

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Bobble Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: High and outside Posts: 4,035	OOTP wouldn't leave you hanging, bro. __________________

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NoOne Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 7,273 Infractions: 0/1 (3)	even with the steam version? i'm not as familiar with their software offerings. i wait until its on gog. you can make inbound and outbound firewall rules to prevent it from happening. i do this with most software out of principle, and only turn them off if i need to update, or if it prevents operation... at which point i find alternative software type Firewall into search... then use the wizard for inbound/outbound rule, point it at ootp.exe in the game directory, click finish. repeat for the other direction (in/out). Last edited by NoOne; 04-27-2016 at 08:28 PM.

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jpeters1734 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Juust a bit outside... Posts: 6,289	steam sucks __________________ "Cannonball Coming!" Go Bucs!! Founder and League Caretaker of the Professional Baseball Circuit, www.probaseballcircuit.com An Un-Official Guide to Minor League Management in OOTP 21 Ratings Scale Conversion Cross-Reference Cheat Sheet

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Pirates Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 374	Yes

04-27-2016, 03:06 PM	#4
TribeFanInNC Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,019	Correct no internet needed. The only slight caveat is that Steam is sometimes unhappy with no internet, even in offline mode (if you use the Steam version of OOTP). But the game itself doesn't need it.

04-28-2016, 01:48 PM	#8
ForeverRoyalKC All Star Starter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hop, skip and a jump from Pomme De Terre Lake, MO. Posts: 1,223	I didnt use Steam. I just downloaded straight into computer.

04-28-2016, 05:09 PM	#12
ForeverRoyalKC All Star Starter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hop, skip and a jump from Pomme De Terre Lake, MO. Posts: 1,223	Wolf, I stated why in my initial post.

04-28-2016, 05:10 PM	#13
sol_phenom Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 47	OOTP can run without internet. But can the OOTP forums run without The Wolf?

04-28-2016, 09:10 PM	#20
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 10,140 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	All I know, I got home from work at 7:15. Steam had my patch ready to download. It's now at 98% and just about ready. I'm guessing if I didn't have Steam I would be in hour 1 of a 4 hour download. Of course the patch would time out 2 hours into the 4 hours and I would have to start over. So, with my crappy internet, Steam is great.