How many hours have you invested into the franchise?

thorpegiovanni · 01-23-2017, 02:27 PM

EDIT: Last option should be 10,000 <

How many hours do you estimate to have spent on the entire OOTP franchise throughout the years?

If you spend around a 1000 per year, and you've played since before 06', you would be well over 10,000 hours.

thorpegiovanni · 01-23-2017, 02:33 PM

I screwed up the last option. It should be 10,000 <, sorry.

SxSnts9 · 01-23-2017, 03:39 PM

I just found out about OOTP last May/June. Already well over 600 hours into ootp 17 and plan on pre-ordering ootp 18 later in the week. I may not be a major league addict just yet, but I'd say I'm in AAA with 4 1/2 star potential. :-)

TGH-Adfabre · 01-23-2017, 05:29 PM

Where is the screen that tells me how many hours I have played on the version I have open? I thought it was in Preferences but I cannot find it.

MBarrett · 01-23-2017, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TGH-Adfabre

Where is the screen that tells me how many hours I have played on the version I have open? I thought it was in Preferences but I cannot find it.

Game Settings > Database

TheMaus2 · 01-23-2017, 06:09 PM

Matt Arnold's just being honest with his 1000+ vote cast.

tlowe77 · 01-23-2017, 08:19 PM

On steam I have about 2,500 hrs between OOTP 15,16 and 17. I also played OOTP 13 and 14 but have no idea how many hours probably another 1,000 between them.

I freckon I've actually spent more time planning my leagues and thinking about them than I've ever played them haha

Eugene Church · 01-28-2017, 06:09 PM

Estimated 282,875 hours since 2002.

That's when I retired... my life has been pretty much OOTPB, music collecting, music listening, watching movies and old TV shows on Netflix... and of course, spending a lot of time with my wonderful wife... also traveling to all the MLB ballparks and many, many minor league parks, too... we have only three more MLB to go... Washington, new San Diego and new Miami.
Baltimore is my favorite new ballpark... Phoenix is really nice... so are Seattle... San Francisco... Pittsburgh... Philadelphia.
Fenway and Wrigley are special for historic reasons... but not comfortable.
New Yankee Stadium is not as good as the Old Yankee Stadium.
Toronto is the worst ballpark... really dingy and dirty... but have really nice fans.

Sorry for the digression... need to get back on topic.

OOTPB is a dream come true for me... I played APBA baseball in the early 1950's using player cards and outcome boards... kept all stats by hand... and dreamed about the day when I wouldn't have to spend so much time on the stats.

Lo and behold, my dream came true in August 2002 when I came across OOTP3.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Markus.

CD360 · 01-28-2017, 08:08 PM

There's a new stadium opening in Atlanta. So you need to add one more.

thorpegiovanni · 01-28-2017, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CD360

There's a new stadium opening in Atlanta. So you need to add one more.

What's with Atlanta and the new stadiums? Closing Turner Field and the Georgia Dome? I didn't see a problem with either of them, I thought both were quite the venue.

daves · 01-28-2017, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thorpegiovanni

EDIT: Last option should be 10,000 <

How many hours do you estimate to have spent on the entire OOTP franchise throughout the years?

If you spend around a 1000 per year, and you've played since before 06', you would be well over 10,000 hours.

So is this hours per year or over my lifetime so far playing OOTP?

Recte44 · 01-28-2017, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thorpegiovanni

I screwed up the last option. It should be 10,000 <, sorry.

fixed that for you

Eugene Church · 01-28-2017, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thorpegiovanni

What's with Atlanta and the new stadiums? Closing Turner Field and the Georgia Dome? I didn't see a problem with either of them, I thought both were quite the venue.

Turner was old, but it was a good place to watch a game... saw no reason to replace it.

Eugene Church · 01-28-2017, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CD360

There's a new stadium opening in Atlanta. So you need to add one more.

You are correct... forgot about that.

Thanks.

r0nster · 01-28-2017, 10:30 PM

been playing this game since 2001 .... well over 10,000 hours

daves · 02-01-2017, 07:37 PM

Should the 1st option be 1000<?

Antonin · 02-01-2017, 09:31 PM

Well over 10,000 hours for me. This game has provided me with an incredible amount of fun and diversion from the difficulties of real life.

old fat bald guy · 02-02-2017, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eugene Church

Estimated 282,875 hours since 2002.

That's when I retired... my life has been pretty much OOTPB, music collecting, music listening, watching movies and old TV shows on Netflix... and of course, spending a lot of time with my wonderful wife... also traveling to all the MLB ballparks and many, many minor league parks, too..

You are living the dream, Eugene! I used to think being a gaming geezer (I'm 58) made me more unusual than it does. When I'm retired I want my life to closely resemble what you describe. You're my hero!

smiller · 02-02-2017, 10:20 AM

Eugene, I was another APBA fan in the fifties, replaying old seasons and keeping all stats by hand. Much. much later tried Baseball Mogul, and then about four years ago, OOTP. I have no idea how many hours I've played it, but I sure am glad it exists. Am looking forward to many more years with the game.

TwinsGuy11 · 02-02-2017, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by old fat bald guy

You are living the dream, Eugene! I used to think being a gaming geezer (I'm 58) made me more unusual than it does. When I'm retired I want my life to closely resemble what you describe. You're my hero!

I'm not old by any means (26), but all the time I get the "Aren't you a little old to be playing video games?" Or I've gotten in response to wearing a Star Wars shirt, "Aren't you a little old to be wearing that?"

One of the keys to life that I've found is never lose your inner child. Do the things you love and don't be ashamed of them (unless they are seriously harmful stuff).

View Poll Results: Hours spent:
1000 >	14	25.93%
1001-2500	13	24.07%
2501-5000	5	9.26%
5001- 9999	5	9.26%
>10,000	17	31.48%
Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

01-23-2017, 02:27 PM	#1
thorpegiovanni All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 550	How many hours have you invested into the franchise? EDIT: Last option should be 10,000 < How many hours do you estimate to have spent on the entire OOTP franchise throughout the years? If you spend around a 1000 per year, and you've played since before 06', you would be well over 10,000 hours. __________________ Last edited by thorpegiovanni; 01-23-2017 at 02:34 PM.

01-23-2017, 02:33 PM	#2
thorpegiovanni All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 550	I screwed up the last option. It should be 10,000 <, sorry. __________________

01-23-2017, 03:39 PM	#3
SxSnts9 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2016 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 154	I just found out about OOTP last May/June. Already well over 600 hours into ootp 17 and plan on pre-ordering ootp 18 later in the week. I may not be a major league addict just yet, but I'd say I'm in AAA with 4 1/2 star potential. :-) __________________ "They let me down real easy when they cut me. I showed up at the stadium and was told that visitors aren't allowed in the clubhouse." - Bob Uecker

01-23-2017, 05:29 PM	#4
TGH-Adfabre Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,601	Where is the screen that tells me how many hours I have played on the version I have open? I thought it was in Preferences but I cannot find it. __________________ You mock me, therefore I am My wife

01-23-2017, 06:09 PM	#6
TheMaus2 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The OOTP Forums. Always. Posts: 1,951	Matt Arnold's just being honest with his 1000+ vote cast. __________________ 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.

01-23-2017, 08:19 PM	#7
tlowe77 Major Leagues Join Date: May 2015 Location: Geelong, Australia Posts: 473	On steam I have about 2,500 hrs between OOTP 15,16 and 17. I also played OOTP 13 and 14 but have no idea how many hours probably another 1,000 between them. I freckon I've actually spent more time planning my leagues and thinking about them than I've ever played them haha

01-28-2017, 06:09 PM	#8
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,205	Estimated 282,875 hours since 2002. That's when I retired... my life has been pretty much OOTPB, music collecting, music listening, watching movies and old TV shows on Netflix... and of course, spending a lot of time with my wonderful wife... also traveling to all the MLB ballparks and many, many minor league parks, too... we have only three more MLB to go... Washington, new San Diego and new Miami. Baltimore is my favorite new ballpark... Phoenix is really nice... so are Seattle... San Francisco... Pittsburgh... Philadelphia. Fenway and Wrigley are special for historic reasons... but not comfortable. New Yankee Stadium is not as good as the Old Yankee Stadium. Toronto is the worst ballpark... really dingy and dirty... but have really nice fans. Sorry for the digression... need to get back on topic. OOTPB is a dream come true for me... I played APBA baseball in the early 1950's using player cards and outcome boards... kept all stats by hand... and dreamed about the day when I wouldn't have to spend so much time on the stats. Lo and behold, my dream came true in August 2002 when I came across OOTP3. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Markus. Last edited by Eugene Church; 01-28-2017 at 06:22 PM.

01-28-2017, 08:08 PM	#9
CD360 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 72	There's a new stadium opening in Atlanta. So you need to add one more.

01-28-2017, 10:30 PM	#15
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,081	been playing this game since 2001 .... well over 10,000 hours

02-01-2017, 07:37 PM	#16
daves Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 4,019	Should the 1st option be 1000<? __________________

02-01-2017, 09:31 PM	#17
Antonin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,553	Well over 10,000 hours for me. This game has provided me with an incredible amount of fun and diversion from the difficulties of real life. __________________ "Ever get the feeling you've been cheated?" - Johnny Rotten (Sex Pistols), San Francisco, 14 January 1978

02-02-2017, 10:20 AM	#19
smiller Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Pittsboro NC Posts: 430	Eugene, I was another APBA fan in the fifties, replaying old seasons and keeping all stats by hand. Much. much later tried Baseball Mogul, and then about four years ago, OOTP. I have no idea how many hours I've played it, but I sure am glad it exists. Am looking forward to many more years with the game.