1st Annual OOTP Convention---is it a far fetched idea?

strzepeksc · 09-12-2016, 07:51 PM

Is this a far fetched idea and does it have merit?
How about holding the 1st OOTP gamer convention in an American city..........let's say Orlando, Florida in the spring of 2017 (during spring training and coincides with Easter or spring breaks) in which we all meet to discuss OOTP games.......on line leagues and solo players! OOTP gamers can schedule a family vacation near Disney or Spring Training sites..........let's say we meet for a 2-3 day convention, have Commish's from various leagues with a "booth", discussion groups, and speakers from people in the OOTP world! Perhaps Marcus and staff can arrange and promote it offering a "convention fee" and hotel discounts, etc. This is another way to get our heads together to promote the game and discuss all our needs and wants! What do you think ?

TheMaus2 · 09-12-2016, 07:57 PM

What about a forum?

slugger922cubs · 09-12-2016, 08:13 PM

Much easier to implement idea how about a OOTP podcast. Got the idea when i found a Football Manager podcast. They talk about different saves they have, strategies they might use, and how things progress. Anyone is free to take this idea and run with it.

Padreman · 09-12-2016, 08:15 PM

Yes

jpeters1734 · 09-12-2016, 09:13 PM

Should be in Omaha

PSUColonel · 09-12-2016, 10:21 PM

you can't enjoy drinks, go out to dinner, or enjoy a ST ballgame on a podcast.

OmahaBaseball · 09-12-2016, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jpeters1734

Should be in Omaha

Agreed - Around CWS time could be fun.

jpeters1734 · 09-12-2016, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CHOWDERHEAD

Agreed - Around CWS time could be fun.

YES!

Omaha already has twice as many votes as any other site here

PSUColonel · 09-12-2016, 11:33 PM

I like Orlando

r0nster · 09-13-2016, 10:34 AM

I like the idea .... However I think it be best for regional areas FIRST. For many of us do not have vacation time or the extensive cash to go flying off to one corner of US. Example if you live in the NE then settle on an area like NYC or if in Midwest say Chicago or Detroit or Indianaplis. SE side could be Atlanta or Orlando. I think you get the idea. I doubt many would show if only one place that's over 1000 miles or more away. I think it be best for a location regionally that is only a few hours drive away.

jpeters1734 · 09-13-2016, 10:59 AM

I can only dream of the stats only vs scouting debates face to face. I imagine they would be far less entertaining though

ohiodevil · 09-13-2016, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jpeters1734

I can only dream of the stats only vs scouting debates face to face. I imagine they would be far less entertaining though

It will be if The Wolf is there

PSUColonel · 09-13-2016, 01:25 PM

Speaking of which...where has The Wolf been lately?

r0nster · 09-13-2016, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PSUColonel

Speaking of which...where has The Wolf been lately?

Maybe wolf got busy with the warewolf LOL

silvam14 · 09-13-2016, 04:17 PM

I really would enjoy an OOTP convention.

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PSUColonel · 09-13-2016, 05:32 PM

I think regional gatherings DO make the most sense.

GoPedro99 · 09-13-2016, 06:58 PM

I love the idea.

PSUColonel · 09-13-2016, 07:39 PM

There was one in NYC a few years ago I believe

ThatSeventiesGuy · 09-13-2016, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by PSUColonel

Speaking of which...where has The Wolf been lately?

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Originally Posted by r0nster

Maybe wolf got busy with the warewolf LOL

Wait, I thought "Where Wolf?" was the original question.

TheMaus2 · 09-14-2016, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PSUColonel

There was one in NYC a few years ago I believe

OMG really?

09-12-2016, 07:51 PM	#1
strzepeksc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 648	1st Annual OOTP Convention---is it a far fetched idea? Is this a far fetched idea and does it have merit? How about holding the 1st OOTP gamer convention in an American city..........let's say Orlando, Florida in the spring of 2017 (during spring training and coincides with Easter or spring breaks) in which we all meet to discuss OOTP games.......on line leagues and solo players! OOTP gamers can schedule a family vacation near Disney or Spring Training sites..........let's say we meet for a 2-3 day convention, have Commish's from various leagues with a "booth", discussion groups, and speakers from people in the OOTP world! Perhaps Marcus and staff can arrange and promote it offering a "convention fee" and hotel discounts, etc. This is another way to get our heads together to promote the game and discuss all our needs and wants! What do you think ?

09-12-2016, 07:57 PM	#2
TheMaus2 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The OOTP Forums. Always. Posts: 1,951	What about a forum? __________________ I write a monthly newsletter on the Food Baseball Association. I also listen to music no one's ever heard of in hopes of looking cool and alternative.

09-12-2016, 08:15 PM	#4
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09-12-2016, 09:13 PM	#5
jpeters1734 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Juust a bit outside... Posts: 6,312	Should be in Omaha __________________ "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

09-13-2016, 10:59 AM	#11
jpeters1734 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Juust a bit outside... Posts: 6,312	I can only dream of the stats only vs scouting debates face to face. I imagine they would be far less entertaining though __________________ "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

09-12-2016, 08:13 PM	#3
slugger922cubs Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 314	Much easier to implement idea how about a OOTP podcast. Got the idea when i found a Football Manager podcast. They talk about different saves they have, strategies they might use, and how things progress. Anyone is free to take this idea and run with it.

09-12-2016, 10:21 PM	#6
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,143	you can't enjoy drinks, go out to dinner, or enjoy a ST ballgame on a podcast.

09-12-2016, 11:33 PM	#9
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,143	I like Orlando

09-13-2016, 10:34 AM	#10
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,083	I like the idea .... However I think it be best for regional areas FIRST. For many of us do not have vacation time or the extensive cash to go flying off to one corner of US. Example if you live in the NE then settle on an area like NYC or if in Midwest say Chicago or Detroit or Indianaplis. SE side could be Atlanta or Orlando. I think you get the idea. I doubt many would show if only one place that's over 1000 miles or more away. I think it be best for a location regionally that is only a few hours drive away.

09-13-2016, 01:25 PM	#13
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,143	Speaking of which...where has The Wolf been lately?

09-13-2016, 04:17 PM	#15
silvam14 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dedham, MA Posts: 10,199	I really would enjoy an OOTP convention. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Senior "Nancy Boy" of the OOTP Boards _______________________________________________

09-13-2016, 05:32 PM	#16
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,143	I think regional gatherings DO make the most sense.

09-13-2016, 06:58 PM	#17
GoPedro99 All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 864	I love the idea.

09-13-2016, 07:39 PM	#18
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,143	There was one in NYC a few years ago I believe