BTS: Frequently Asked Questions - Page 10

Ts-Rock · 02-01-2014, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Francis Cole

Probably not for V1, at the moment penalties are given based on if it was an actual penalty or not. Factoring in then if the ref makes a mistake or lenient etc is another thing entirely.

But in the NFL there is holding on EVERY play! How will that be "judged"? Same with DPI, many of penalties are judgement calls rather than straight forward.

olivertheorem · 02-01-2014, 08:58 PM

To me, that's one of the better things about games like OOTP and BTS. You can cut out all that subjective stuff. If you're called out on a steal in OOTP, you were out. If you get called for DPI in BTS, you really did commit DPI. No fuzzy area to complain about.

Austsaint · 02-01-2014, 10:39 PM

I love that this will be coming soon, I have tried what is out there and nothing gives me the FM or OOTP experience.

I have two questions
As the game will be released in 2015, will the roster set be for the 2015/2016 season?or for the 2014-15?

And when will the game start? pre-season or before week one?

Thanks

MooK881 · 02-02-2014, 12:37 AM

This game announcement is great news!

I have a question about league history...
How much of that information will be accessible inside the game?
I saw box scores will be available for every game ever played (which is awesome)
How about game logs or replays?
Also playoff brackets saved?
All time leaderboards?
Previous standings?

Thanks!

Francis Cole · 02-02-2014, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Austsaint

I love that this will be coming soon, I have tried what is out there and nothing gives me the FM or OOTP experience.

I have two questions
As the game will be released in 2015, will the roster set be for the 2015/2016 season?or for the 2014-15?

We don't know exactly when it will be in 2015, so I can't say for certain, but I guess it will be the 2015/16 season rosters.

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And when will the game start? pre-season or before week one?

Again not sure for certain yet, but a few weeks before the HOF game.

Francis Cole · 02-02-2014, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MooK881

This game announcement is great news!

I have a question about league history...
How much of that information will be accessible inside the game?
I saw box scores will be available for every game ever played (which is awesome)
How about game logs or replays?
Also playoff brackets saved?
All time leaderboards?
Previous standings?

Thanks!

(all of the following may be subject to change!)
>>How about game logs or replays?
Game Logs as in:
1st + 10: X runs for 3 yards
2+7, X runs for 1 yards ?? If so yes I think so.
Replays as in we can watch the whole game again, probably not

Leaderboards: Yes for all time, as well as seasonal.
Standings: I think so.

jhw · 02-02-2014, 06:16 AM

Hello,

great to see an American Football game beeing developed here

One important question for me: Will there be Linux Support?

Regards,

Francis Cole · 02-02-2014, 06:18 AM

PC/Mac/Linux just like OOTP

SirMichaelJordan · 02-02-2014, 07:08 AM

Will OOTP Baseball options like AI evaluation and trade settings be in the game?

Having stats determined OVR is one of my favorite things in OOTP Baseball.

One thing that is a pet peeve of mine when it comes to Football games (console or text sim) is the AI's willingness to stick with a struggling QB for the entire season finishing with horrible stats while a young or dependable backup QB sits for the entire year without getting any starts unless of course there was a injury.

Francis Cole · 02-02-2014, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SirMichaelJordan

Will OOTP Baseball options like AI evaluation and trade settings be in the game?

Not decided yet

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Having stats determined OVR is one of my favorite things in OOTP Baseball.

Sorry, I'm not sure what that means

agrimsley · 02-02-2014, 09:24 AM

This is great news!

I have been waiting so long for a new football game to hit the market and with the backing of OOTPD, this game should have all the support needed to grow over the years.

I can't wait to start a career coaching in the BAFL, build up my reputation and head over the Atlantic.

Cryomaniac · 02-02-2014, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SirMichaelJordan

One thing that is a pet peeve of mine when it comes to Football games (console or text sim) is the AI's willingness to stick with a struggling QB for the entire season finishing with horrible stats while a young or dependable backup QB sits for the entire year without getting any starts unless of course there was a injury.

Agreed. Teams in real life would never (or very rarely) stick with a guy who was sucking for more than maybe 5 or 6 games at the start of a season, especially if their backup is a high draft pick or an expensive veteran.

Lbforlb · 02-02-2014, 11:59 AM

Couple of gameplay questions,
1- How many plays will there be in the playbook. I assume they'll be plenty of plays considering there is only one playbook with multiple gameplanes for all the teams.
2- When playing an actual game on the schedule, will there be a running clock. Considering that timeouts and game management is a huge part. Or, will each play called run a certain amount of time and you manage the time accordingly.

Either way, I'm very excited about the new game. Its like the Ray Guy of text sims...LONG overdue.

GiantYankee · 02-02-2014, 12:52 PM

Will we have the option to eliminate or reduce the number of pre-season games?

Francis Cole · 02-02-2014, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lbforlb

Couple of gameplay questions,
1- How many plays will there be in the playbook. I assume they'll be plenty of plays considering there is only one playbook with multiple gameplanes for all the teams.
2- When playing an actual game on the schedule, will there be a running clock. Considering that timeouts and game management is a huge part. Or, will each play called run a certain amount of time and you manage the time accordingly.

Either way, I'm very excited about the new game. Its like the Ray Guy of text sims...LONG overdue.

1)Have not got an exact number yet, but lots.
2)Yes there is a game clock and play clock.

Francis Cole · 02-02-2014, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GiantYankee

Will we have the option to eliminate or reduce the number of pre-season games?

You can choose between 0 and 4 games, with 4 being the default.

packersfan · 02-02-2014, 02:37 PM

I would suggest NOT putting helmets with no facemasks in the facegen pictures. The baseball players have hats because in their real life photos they have hats. Real life football players' photos do not include helmets, just headshots with their team jersey. Hope to see this realism included

Cole · 02-02-2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by packersfan

I would suggest NOT putting helmets with no facemasks in the facegen pictures. The baseball players have hats because in their real life photos they have hats. Real life football players' photos do not include helmets, just headshots with their team jersey. Hope to see this realism included

I agree. I already asked about this and it was stated something about hair in Facegen not being good... Which is surprising, as good as the faces are, that they wouldn't have realistic looking hair.

I remember the old .400 Software Studios game Total Pro Football and it didn't use Facegen, but it had decent (ish) fictional player photos with no helmet... Hopefully same style for this game too in the end.

Cryomaniac · 02-02-2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Francis Cole

You can choose between 0 and 4 games, with 4 being the default.

Just to be clear, are the options 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4, or can we only choose 0 or 4?That post could be read either way.

Francis Cole · 02-02-2014, 03:52 PM

0,1,2,3,4

02-02-2014, 07:08 AM	#189
SirMichaelJordan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,716	BTS: Frequently Asked Questions Will OOTP Baseball options like AI evaluation and trade settings be in the game? Having stats determined OVR is one of my favorite things in OOTP Baseball. One thing that is a pet peeve of mine when it comes to Football games (console or text sim) is the AI's willingness to stick with a struggling QB for the entire season finishing with horrible stats while a young or dependable backup QB sits for the entire year without getting any starts unless of course there was a injury.

02-01-2014, 08:58 PM	#182
olivertheorem All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,919	To me, that's one of the better things about games like OOTP and BTS. You can cut out all that subjective stuff. If you're called out on a steal in OOTP, you were out. If you get called for DPI in BTS, you really did commit DPI. No fuzzy area to complain about.

02-01-2014, 10:39 PM	#183
Austsaint Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jeju Do, South Korea Posts: 192	I love that this will be coming soon, I have tried what is out there and nothing gives me the FM or OOTP experience. I have two questions As the game will be released in 2015, will the roster set be for the 2015/2016 season?or for the 2014-15? And when will the game start? pre-season or before week one? Thanks

02-02-2014, 12:37 AM	#184
MooK881 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 178	This game announcement is great news! I have a question about league history... How much of that information will be accessible inside the game? I saw box scores will be available for every game ever played (which is awesome) How about game logs or replays? Also playoff brackets saved? All time leaderboards? Previous standings? Thanks!

02-02-2014, 06:16 AM	#187
jhw Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 20	Hello, great to see an American Football game beeing developed here One important question for me: Will there be Linux Support? Regards,

02-02-2014, 06:18 AM	#188
Francis Cole Lead Developer for BTS Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 854	PC/Mac/Linux just like OOTP

02-02-2014, 09:24 AM	#191
agrimsley Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 44	This is great news! I have been waiting so long for a new football game to hit the market and with the backing of OOTPD, this game should have all the support needed to grow over the years. I can't wait to start a career coaching in the BAFL, build up my reputation and head over the Atlantic.

02-02-2014, 11:59 AM	#193
Lbforlb Bat Boy Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 1	Couple of gameplay questions, 1- How many plays will there be in the playbook. I assume they'll be plenty of plays considering there is only one playbook with multiple gameplanes for all the teams. 2- When playing an actual game on the schedule, will there be a running clock. Considering that timeouts and game management is a huge part. Or, will each play called run a certain amount of time and you manage the time accordingly. Either way, I'm very excited about the new game. Its like the Ray Guy of text sims...LONG overdue.

02-02-2014, 12:52 PM	#194
GiantYankee All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,105	Will we have the option to eliminate or reduce the number of pre-season games?

02-02-2014, 02:37 PM	#197
packersfan Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 24	I would suggest NOT putting helmets with no facemasks in the facegen pictures. The baseball players have hats because in their real life photos they have hats. Real life football players' photos do not include helmets, just headshots with their team jersey. Hope to see this realism included

02-02-2014, 03:52 PM	#200
Francis Cole Lead Developer for BTS Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 854	0,1,2,3,4