Can't We All Just Get Along???

thomamon · 03-26-2004, 05:32 PM

You know, I know there are alot of anxious people out there waiting for version 6, myself included. Some of us had made posts about being anxious and so on... But honestly, I can't believe how much fighting and bickering is going on back and fourth over this.

We are all waiting for a great baseball game. We are all very excited... It's supposed to be fun and loaded with enjoyment, not all of this other stuff.

Here are the facts:

This game was announced to be released right around opening day. Opening day isn't here yet so the game is not late. There has been no announcement that the game will be late. So at this point in time there is no reason to believe that the game won't be out right around opening day.

There is no need for fuss, no need for fighting. Yes, you can be anxious and excited all you want. But lets keep the boards a fun place to be and not scare anyone away. We don't want to give others a bad name about this board or product.

Just my .02.

TM

Ben E Lou · 03-26-2004, 05:47 PM

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Originally posted by thomamon
This game was announced to be released right around opening day.

Almost....

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Out of the Park 6 is rapidly approaching beta testing and should be ready for release around Opening Day.

(My emphasis on a couple of potentially important words...)

treedom · 03-26-2004, 05:53 PM

here's another fact

i've never seen one of these game company boards *not* have bickering around the release of a new version or patch...

what makes you think it's gonna be different this time??

Cardinal Rule · 03-26-2004, 06:06 PM

You know what's funny? Come World Series time, I bet not one person remembers whether OOTP6 came out before or after opening day. And if by chance someone does, I bet no one will care...

Ben E Lou · 03-26-2004, 06:11 PM

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Originally posted by Cardinal Rule
You know what's funny? Come World Series time, I bet not one person remembers whether OOTP6 came out before or after opening day. And if by chance someone does, I bet no one will care...

True....and I'd actually bump up that timetable. Even if I feel at the time like the wait is forever (for example, the family emergency that caused an unexpected delay in FOF2K4's release this past fall), the time without the game becomes immaterial to me within a few days after I have the game.

Plus, as picky as I am, I'll end up doing just like I've done with every text sim I've bought: get it on release day, play it some, discover whatever bugs and statistical imbalances there are, then stop playing it until the first patch is released. I've yet to feel the full enjoyment of any text sim on release day.

JPWagner · 03-26-2004, 06:41 PM

It's like children expectantly waiting for Christmas....they count the days, opening a window on the Advent Calender every night, thinking of the toys that they have dreamed owning....then Christmas Eve draws nigh, and they have a hard time sleeping...they here furtive noises coming from the parlor, wondering who is out there and what toys await...then the day comes, and they run about frantically opening their gifts...Oh the wonder and joy that abounds during those moments....an hour later, they're in front of the TV, watching Bugs Bunny!.......

jdbolick · 03-26-2004, 06:56 PM

Now imagine that because your parents didn't buy the gifts on time and the store sold out, they say you won't get your Christmas presents until New Year's. I'd still be excited to get great presents, but I'd be pretty frustrated about the irresponsible delay.

Rizon · 03-26-2004, 07:44 PM

The funniest part:

The Vets aren't laying into the Newbies anywhere near as bad as it use to be ...

... imagine if Malleus was still around ...

jdbolick · 03-26-2004, 07:48 PM

Laying off is not only good for the community, it's good for the vets. Just because someone is a newbie doesn't mean they haven't had the experience elsewhere to hand a vet their ass on a stick. It's much better if people attempt to get along and just discuss things in a rational, productive manner.

wireman · 03-26-2004, 07:56 PM

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originally posted by jdbolick:
Now imagine that because your parents didn't buy the gifts on time and the store sold out, they say you won't get your Christmas presents until New Year's. I'd still be excited to get great presents, but I'd be pretty frustrated about the irresponsible delay.

"Mom and Dad, I'm going to have to let you go."

jdbolick · 03-26-2004, 08:11 PM

Right about the time they're ready for a nursing home ...

Crapshoot · 03-26-2004, 08:27 PM

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Originally posted by jdbolick
Now imagine that because your parents didn't buy the gifts on time and the store sold out, they say you won't get your Christmas presents until New Year's. I'd still be excited to get great presents, but I'd be pretty frustrated about the irresponsible delay.

does OOTP developments owe you this game ? Because that's a deeply flawed analogy elsewise.

HolyCow98 · 03-26-2004, 09:38 PM

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Originally posted by Rizon
The funniest part:

The Vets aren't laying into the Newbies anywhere near as bad as it use to be ...

... imagine if Malleus was still around ...

Thinking the same thing.....

Kezzek · 03-27-2004, 01:13 AM

It's friggin' hilarious that this forum drama HAPPENS EVERY YEAR.

EVERY YEAR. Be it early release, opening day release, or late release.

SAME THING, EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR.

Kurtis R. · 03-27-2004, 01:20 AM

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Originally posted by Rizon
The funniest part:

The Vets aren't laying into the Newbies anywhere near as bad as it use to be ...

... imagine if Malleus was still around ...

I haven't seen a good ass rippin' in a long time..

Kurtis

03-27-2004, 02:23 AM

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Originally posted by jdbolick
Just because someone is a newbie doesn't mean they haven't had the experience elsewhere to hand a vet their ass on a stick.

We are talking about a message board, right? I think we can stop with the melodrama. The way you talk, some of us will be leaving here with a busted lip.

Point blank, I'll enter debate with someone until I find them to be a one trick pony -- ie, just trying to get a rise out of me by pointing out inane BS like semantics or grammar mistake -- because then it just becomes an annoyance. That's when the iggy list goes into effect.

No punches thrown here and no asses passed around on sticks.

Jase

03-27-2004, 02:25 AM

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Originally posted by Aadik
does OOTP developments owe you this game ? Because that's a deeply flawed analogy elsewise.

If you've pre-ordered it, yes. If not, no.

Jase

Skipaway · 03-27-2004, 09:48 AM

"Can't We All Just Get Along???" isn't always a good question to ask. If the answer is yes, then fine. If the answer is no, we'd end up hating each other more before the question was asked.

AnotherAlias · 03-27-2004, 10:33 AM

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Originally posted by jdbolick
Laying off is not only good for the community, it's good for the vets. Just because someone is a newbie doesn't mean they haven't had the experience elsewhere to hand a vet their ass on a stick. It's much better if people attempt to get along and just discuss things in a rational, productive manner.

So, you're saying as a n00b, you don't mind that you've had your "ass handed to you on a stick?"

sporr · 03-27-2004, 11:41 AM

I'm sorry. Does anyone remember last year when OOTP5 came several weeks early? Where were you then jdbolick?

03-26-2004, 05:32 PM	#1
thomamon Global Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 5,274	Can't We All Just Get Along??? You know, I know there are alot of anxious people out there waiting for version 6, myself included. Some of us had made posts about being anxious and so on... But honestly, I can't believe how much fighting and bickering is going on back and fourth over this. We are all waiting for a great baseball game. We are all very excited... It's supposed to be fun and loaded with enjoyment, not all of this other stuff. Here are the facts: This game was announced to be released right around opening day. Opening day isn't here yet so the game is not late. There has been no announcement that the game will be late. So at this point in time there is no reason to believe that the game won't be out right around opening day. There is no need for fuss, no need for fighting. Yes, you can be anxious and excited all you want. But lets keep the boards a fun place to be and not scare anyone away. We don't want to give others a bad name about this board or product. Just my .02. TM

03-26-2004, 05:53 PM	#3
treedom Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Transylvania Posts: 2,900	here's another fact i've never seen one of these game company boards not have bickering around the release of a new version or patch... what makes you think it's gonna be different this time?? __________________ A rake and a roustabout.

03-26-2004, 06:06 PM	#4
Cardinal Rule All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Omaha Posts: 1,199	You know what's funny? Come World Series time, I bet not one person remembers whether OOTP6 came out before or after opening day. And if by chance someone does, I bet no one will care... __________________ "Go Crazy Folks!" Jack Buck

03-26-2004, 06:41 PM	#6
JPWagner Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 200	It's like children expectantly waiting for Christmas....they count the days, opening a window on the Advent Calender every night, thinking of the toys that they have dreamed owning....then Christmas Eve draws nigh, and they have a hard time sleeping...they here furtive noises coming from the parlor, wondering who is out there and what toys await...then the day comes, and they run about frantically opening their gifts...Oh the wonder and joy that abounds during those moments....an hour later, they're in front of the TV, watching Bugs Bunny!....... __________________ Formerly J P Falcon....changing screen names is what happens when you do not write down your password, forget it, and then change your email address!

03-26-2004, 06:56 PM	#7
jdbolick Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 20	Re: Now imagine that because your parents didn't buy the gifts on time and the store sold out, they say you won't get your Christmas presents until New Year's. I'd still be excited to get great presents, but I'd be pretty frustrated about the irresponsible delay.

03-26-2004, 07:44 PM	#8
Rizon Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SF Area, California Total Posts: 531,691 Posts: 2,369	The funniest part: The Vets aren't laying into the Newbies anywhere near as bad as it use to be ... ... imagine if Malleus was still around ... __________________ JML MILKSHAKES

03-26-2004, 07:48 PM	#9
jdbolick Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 20	Re: Laying off is not only good for the community, it's good for the vets. Just because someone is a newbie doesn't mean they haven't had the experience elsewhere to hand a vet their ass on a stick. It's much better if people attempt to get along and just discuss things in a rational, productive manner.

03-26-2004, 08:11 PM	#11
jdbolick Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 20	Re: Right about the time they're ready for a nursing home ...

03-27-2004, 01:13 AM	#14
Kezzek All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Keyboard - frantically typing in subtle insults to raise my self-esteem Posts: 973	It's friggin' hilarious that this forum drama HAPPENS EVERY YEAR. EVERY YEAR. Be it early release, opening day release, or late release. SAME THING, EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR. __________________ - Kez, P.E.

03-27-2004, 09:48 AM	#18
Skipaway Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Where you live Posts: 11,017	"Can't We All Just Get Along???" isn't always a good question to ask. If the answer is yes, then fine. If the answer is no, we'd end up hating each other more before the question was asked. __________________ Jonathan Haidt: Moral reasoning is really just a servant masquerading as a high priest.

03-27-2004, 11:41 AM	#20
sporr Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 8,277	I'm sorry. Does anyone remember last year when OOTP5 came several weeks early? Where were you then jdbolick?