THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT... - Page 5

VEASE · 03-19-2002, 10:47 PM

Hmmn, well I know Puresim is in Beta (finally) and looking very good (although it won't be deep enough for most people here). But I doubt Markus is particularly excited about that!

I think whoever posted about a massive online multiplayer Sports game may be on to something.

Steve Kuffrey · 03-20-2002, 02:22 AM

[quote]Originally posted by VEASE:
Hmmn, well I know Puresim is in Beta (finally) and looking very good (although it won't be deep enough for most people here). But I doubt Markus is particularly excited about that!

I think whoever posted about a massive online multiplayer Sports game may be on to something.<hr></blockquote>

But, it is quite a different game. You can currently only "watch" your games (so to speak, w/ NO interaction), it is strictly solo play(no online league capabilities) so there are a few major differences I feel. I believe that Shaun has put alot of work into the game and hope that it does well for his benefit.

Siv · 03-20-2002, 02:38 AM

I think he is producing another game like Football or something. But he sure is an evil individual to be doing this to us. Kinda funny how the biggest thread in a while is all about heresay!

VEASE · 03-20-2002, 10:00 AM

Steve, that was a very gracious remark about Puresim. I'm on the Beta Testing team and I know Shaun is aiming for a less micro management approach, but he has nothing but praise for OOTP on his site.

It's addictive in it's simplicity as far as I'm concerned, but the stats and history freaks won't like it.

IngredientX · 03-20-2002, 10:10 AM

[quote]Originally posted by Willy:


<a href="http://www.fifty1.com" target="_blank">Granite Curling</a><hr></blockquote>

Wow. You've either saved or ruined our marriage.

rwmorey · 03-20-2002, 10:33 AM

I would be SO psyched for a football sim by Markus.. Front Office Football is okay, but I lost interest in it after a few seasons.. I love OOTP and just imagine what Markus could do for a football sim.. but what about a name? How about
"Through the Uprights" ? (I know.. kind of lame.. give me time to come up with something better..)

Rich

BrewedCrew · 03-20-2002, 10:42 AM

When is this Big Announcement going to be annouced?

BasicGuy · 03-20-2002, 01:20 PM

I might get flamed for this....

I really hope Markus Is not gonna make a football or any other sport game. As It stands now OOTP takes most his time up. and time would have to come from something. maybe less patches for the game or less new features for the next OOTP.

SAY IT AINT SO MARKUS

Brad

Joe Canadian · 03-20-2002, 01:49 PM

Yet another thing we have to wait and get... I don't think I have the patience to wait till the ANNOUNCMENT is made.

troy · 03-20-2002, 02:06 PM

its probably another game like everyone else is saying. basketball would be the logical choice. I doubt Markus would create a football game since Front Office Football somehow is related with ootp3 interface or some garbage that Im not 100% sure on.

Or maybe its just College baseball, where you can transfer your students into the draft... but how that is related to "sports" is beyond me since he specifically singled out "baseball," i dont think it would be sports related.

Lucas718 · 03-20-2002, 04:37 PM

Some guy on the High Heat board is claiming to have enlisted Markus & Pierre to help create something called The Link, which supposedly somehow links OOTP & High Heat. Sounds like it will somehow make the season files compatible with each other.

Not sure what to make of this. The same thing was announced last year, so I'm not entirely convinced that this is legit.

Rizon · 03-20-2002, 04:38 PM

Thank you Lucas, I was starting to feel like the only one that doubted this

FredDurst · 03-20-2002, 06:59 PM

Wasnt this guys name Simplymatt?People flammed him,it was really funny!!!

hellfrozeover · 03-20-2002, 07:02 PM

[quote]Originally posted by BasicGuy:
I might get flamed for this....

I really hope Markus Is not gonna make a football or any other sport game. As It stands now OOTP takes most his time up. and time would have to come from something. maybe less patches for the game or less new features for the next OOTP.

SAY IT AINT SO MARKUS

Brad<hr></blockquote>

I tend to agree with you on this, but of course, I'm sure that if Markus wants to do another sport that he enjoys, he will manage to do both very well.

By the way, I'm now getting volunteers and donations for the OOTP army so that we can show up to General Scott's house at 0700 hours to discuss the big announcement.

kidk34 · 03-21-2002, 06:07 AM

I believe Markus stated that the announcement had to do with baseball sims and sports sims in general. That being said, I have my doubts that he is coming up with a football, basketball, etc game. The thought of a link between HH and OOTP falls more into this category than most other theories that have been posted.

Scott Vibert · 03-21-2002, 06:12 AM

[quote]Originally posted by hellfrozeover:

By the way, I'm now getting volunteers and donations for the OOTP army so that we can show up to General Scott's house at 0700 hours to discuss the big announcement.

<hr></blockquote>

Don't forget to bring donuts Major!

Edit - BTW the link between HH and OOTP is NOT (I agree kid34k it fit the bill the best so I did some digging) the announcement. (from what I have been lead to believe (take that with a grain of salt of course..).)

[ March 21, 2002: Message edited by: ScottVib ]

Joe Stallings · 03-21-2002, 07:19 AM

I can't tell you how MUCH we are all enjoying this thread.

Joe

fluharty · 03-21-2002, 07:24 AM

I know! Marcus has made so much $$$ off of OOTP4, he's decided to buy the Expos!!!

SSG Troyer · 03-21-2002, 07:35 AM

[quote]Originally posted by Joe Stallings:
I can't tell you how MUCH we are all enjoying this thread.

Joe<hr></blockquote>

Thus saying we're all wrong.

bkurtz · 03-21-2002, 07:39 AM

[quote]Originally posted by Joe Stallings:
I can't tell you how MUCH we are all enjoying this thread.

Joe<hr></blockquote>

it better be a big announcement, joe, or you guys will be seriously flamed for all the tease

bob

03-20-2002, 02:22 AM	#82
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 17,036	[quote]Originally posted by VEASE: <strong>Hmmn, well I know Puresim is in Beta (finally) and looking very good (although it won't be deep enough for most people here). But I doubt Markus is particularly excited about that! I think whoever posted about a massive online multiplayer Sports game may be on to something.</strong><hr></blockquote> But, it is quite a different game. You can currently only "watch" your games (so to speak, w/ NO interaction), it is strictly solo play(no online league capabilities) so there are a few major differences I feel. I believe that Shaun has put alot of work into the game and hope that it does well for his benefit. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ *DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays Epicenter Baseball League - Astros 2014 The CBL Rewind - Phillies '95

03-20-2002, 10:10 AM	#85
IngredientX Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New York Posts: 117	[quote]Originally posted by Willy: <strong> <a href="http://www.fifty1.com" target="_blank">Granite Curling</a></strong><hr></blockquote> Wow. You've either saved or ruined our marriage. __________________ "Schopenhauer was right, wouldn't you say? 'Life without pain has no meaning.' Gentlemen, I wish to give your lives meaning."

03-20-2002, 10:42 AM	#87
BrewedCrew Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 414	When is this Big Announcement going to be annouced? __________________

03-20-2002, 01:49 PM	#89
Joe Canadian All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 1,296	Yet another thing we have to wait and get... I don't think I have the patience to wait till the ANNOUNCMENT is made. __________________ My Twitter \| My Blog \| My Music Fan of the Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, IceCaps, Lakers, and Broncos.

03-20-2002, 02:06 PM	#90
troy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 22	its probably another game like everyone else is saying. basketball would be the logical choice. I doubt Markus would create a football game since Front Office Football somehow is related with ootp3 interface or some garbage that Im not 100% sure on. Or maybe its just College baseball, where you can transfer your students into the draft... but how that is related to "sports" is beyond me since he specifically singled out "baseball," i dont think it would be sports related. __________________ CBL NH CDBL Florida GMC Beijing EBL Redsox

03-19-2002, 10:47 PM	#81
VEASE Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Stocksfield, UK Posts: 55	Hmmn, well I know Puresim is in Beta (finally) and looking very good (although it won't be deep enough for most people here). But I doubt Markus is particularly excited about that! I think whoever posted about a massive online multiplayer Sports game may be on to something.

03-20-2002, 02:38 AM	#83
Siv Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Minnesota Posts: 365	I think he is producing another game like Football or something. But he sure is an evil individual to be doing this to us. Kinda funny how the biggest thread in a while is all about heresay!

03-20-2002, 10:00 AM	#84
VEASE Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Stocksfield, UK Posts: 55	Steve, that was a very gracious remark about Puresim. I'm on the Beta Testing team and I know Shaun is aiming for a less micro management approach, but he has nothing but praise for OOTP on his site. It's addictive in it's simplicity as far as I'm concerned, but the stats and history freaks won't like it.

03-20-2002, 10:33 AM	#86
rwmorey Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 177	I would be SO psyched for a football sim by Markus.. Front Office Football is okay, but I lost interest in it after a few seasons.. I love OOTP and just imagine what Markus could do for a football sim.. but what about a name? How about "Through the Uprights" ? (I know.. kind of lame.. give me time to come up with something better..) Rich

03-20-2002, 01:20 PM	#88
BasicGuy Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: ND Posts: 478	I might get flamed for this.... I really hope Markus Is not gonna make a football or any other sport game. As It stands now OOTP takes most his time up. and time would have to come from something. maybe less patches for the game or less new features for the next OOTP. SAY IT AINT SO MARKUS Brad

03-20-2002, 04:37 PM	#91
Lucas718 Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 402	Some guy on the High Heat board is claiming to have enlisted Markus & Pierre to help create something called The Link, which supposedly somehow links OOTP & High Heat. Sounds like it will somehow make the season files compatible with each other. Not sure what to make of this. The same thing was announced last year, so I'm not entirely convinced that this is legit.

03-20-2002, 04:38 PM	#92
Rizon Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SF Area, California Total Posts: 531,691 Posts: 2,370	Thank you Lucas, I was starting to feel like the only one that doubted this __________________ JML MILKSHAKES

03-20-2002, 06:59 PM	#93
FredDurst Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: USA Posts: 21	Wasnt this guys name Simplymatt?People flammed him,it was really funny!!! __________________ Fred Durst Plays OOTP

03-20-2002, 07:02 PM	#94
hellfrozeover All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,130	[quote]Originally posted by BasicGuy: <strong>I might get flamed for this.... I really hope Markus Is not gonna make a football or any other sport game. As It stands now OOTP takes most his time up. and time would have to come from something. maybe less patches for the game or less new features for the next OOTP. SAY IT AINT SO MARKUS Brad</strong><hr></blockquote> I tend to agree with you on this, but of course, I'm sure that if Markus wants to do another sport that he enjoys, he will manage to do both very well. By the way, I'm now getting volunteers and donations for the OOTP army so that we can show up to General Scott's house at 0700 hours to discuss the big announcement. __________________ FBA Chicago Syndicate Former Owner: WBL Minnesota Twins 2004 - 2007 AL Central Division Champs OOL Chicago Whales 2006, 2009 UL East Champs; 2006, 2009 United League Champs IBA Lehigh Valley Diamonds 2006 Governor's Cup Champions VSLB New York Yankees 2001, 2002 AL East Division Champs ILBL Commissioner/Chicago Cubs 2002 NL Central Division Champs; 2002 National League Champs ASBL New York Yankees 2006 AL East Division Champs

03-21-2002, 06:07 AM	#95
kidk34 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 88	I believe Markus stated that the announcement had to do with baseball sims and sports sims in general. That being said, I have my doubts that he is coming up with a football, basketball, etc game. The thought of a link between HH and OOTP falls more into this category than most other theories that have been posted.

03-21-2002, 06:12 AM	#96
Scott Vibert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My Computer Posts: 8,266	[quote]Originally posted by hellfrozeover: <strong> By the way, I'm now getting volunteers and donations for the OOTP army so that we can show up to General Scott's house at 0700 hours to discuss the big announcement. </strong><hr></blockquote> Don't forget to bring donuts Major! Edit - BTW the link between HH and OOTP is NOT (I agree kid34k it fit the bill the best so I did some digging) the announcement. (from what I have been lead to believe (take that with a grain of salt of course..).) [ March 21, 2002: Message edited by: ScottVib ]</p>

03-21-2002, 07:19 AM	#97
Joe Stallings Administrator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 239	I can't tell you how MUCH we are all enjoying this thread. Joe

03-21-2002, 07:24 AM	#98
fluharty All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 1,023	I know! Marcus has made so much $$$ off of OOTP4, he's decided to buy the Expos!!!

03-21-2002, 07:35 AM	#99
SSG Troyer All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Somewhere to the left of 2nd base Posts: 1,598	[quote]Originally posted by Joe Stallings: <strong>I can't tell you how MUCH we are all enjoying this thread. Joe</strong><hr></blockquote> Thus saying we're all wrong. __________________ MWT Did Tennesee Delaware Mississppi's New Jersey? Idaho ... Alaska!

03-21-2002, 07:39 AM	#100
bkurtz Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 161	[quote]Originally posted by Joe Stallings: <strong>I can't tell you how MUCH we are all enjoying this thread. Joe</strong><hr></blockquote> it better be a big announcement, joe, or you guys will be seriously flamed for all the tease bob