THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT... - Page 2

jrdoa · 03-16-2002, 11:44 AM

God, I hope it's a PBA (Professional Bowler's Association) game with RbR (roll by roll), bowler finances, different bowling alley backgrounds, sound, etc. Rolen could make a roster set with Earl Anthony and Mark Roth. That would be awesome.

St.Lunatic · 03-16-2002, 12:57 PM

If we were to get an MLB License, would we HAVE to use points and why? Also, what does it take to get a license and why don't we have one now?

ZXLT · 03-16-2002, 01:10 PM

Hmmm...Markus is opening up a fantasy baseball league?

Ignatius J · 03-16-2002, 02:24 PM

My guess is some sort of Everquest/online deal, with thousands of players managing in real time or something...

Erich Ingram · 03-16-2002, 03:03 PM

[quote]Originally posted by St.Lunatic:
If we were to get an MLB License, would we HAVE to use points and why? Also, what does it take to get a license and why don't we have one now?<hr></blockquote>

The reason for points is that MLB will not allow games to use money generally as is the reason that Mogul uses points. What does it take to get a license, that is pretty easy. $$$$$$$$$$$$$

SteveCox · 03-16-2002, 04:02 PM

YOU BOUGHT THE EXPOS!!!

N8dogg777 · 03-16-2002, 04:13 PM

my guess is...his wife is pregnant!

Kezzek · 03-16-2002, 07:50 PM

[quote]Originally posted by N8dogg777:
my guess is...his wife is pregnant!<hr></blockquote>

When has Markus had the time?

HA!

hellfrozeover · 03-16-2002, 11:17 PM

My Guess: Markus is on a baseball team in Germany.

Stop being so cruel!

Tell us!!! You know you want to, everybody's doing it. Peer pressure. Come on....Come on....

ZXLT · 03-17-2002, 03:54 AM

[quote]Originally posted by N8dogg777:
my guess is...his wife is pregnant!<hr></blockquote>

What does that have to do with "baseball and sports-gaming in general"?

joshuaaaaaa · 03-17-2002, 05:27 AM

[quote] quote:
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Originally posted by N8dogg777:
my guess is...his wife is pregnant!
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What does that have to do with "baseball and sports-gaming in general"?

<hr></blockquote>

Well, the British refer to sex as "sport", I believe, and there would be the matter of his "baseball bat"....if ya know what I mean...

okcyankee · 03-17-2002, 06:11 AM

I gather you are back from vacation and that you are going to begin work on an upgrade for the game....

St.Lunatic · 03-17-2002, 06:22 AM

I just got the newsletter. He said there is going to be an update with new features added. Does that mean we have to purchase something else or will it be like an "expansion pack" that we can get for free? <img src="confused.gif" border="0">

bkurtz · 03-17-2002, 06:24 AM

[quote]Originally posted by St.Lunatic:
I just got the newsletter. He said there is going to be an update with new features added. Does that mean we have to purchase something else or will it be like an "expansion pack" that we can get for free?

<hr></blockquote>

free

Johnny_Rotten · 03-17-2002, 06:29 AM

The great thing about Markus is that he adds new features for free. You aren't nickel and dimed to death for every little feature.

jor31 · 03-17-2002, 11:31 AM

But he said it wasnt directly OOTP realted, so maybee, markus is realsing an "expansion" seperatly?

Scott Vibert · 03-17-2002, 12:57 PM

Its not OOTP related folks so it has nothing to do with the next free patch which will add new features, or anything game related. (Markus has never charged seperately for an expansion in the past, don't expect it in the future, I don't think they'll be an OOTP: Hot Game! expansion)

[quote] Originally posted by Markus,Developer:
 It's not directly OOTP related, but baseball and sports-gaming in general
<hr></blockquote>

This is the biggest hint yet...

I think its that Viagra has named STB its official baseball game to go along with celebrity endorser Rafael (I don't really use it) Palmiero.

Maybe Markus has decided to create the OOTP army with its mission to stop people from buying those inferior baseball games, and to storm Evil Arts (EA) and prevent there from being another Triple Play or any sort of foul off spring from that series (500 roster patches, I mean new versions strong

).

But seriously that latest hint would lead me to believe its something STB related.

[ March 17, 2002: Message edited by: ScottVib ]

concepcionss · 03-17-2002, 01:57 PM

Notice how he hasn't ruled out that the Reds will win the World Series this year?

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

hellfrozeover · 03-17-2002, 09:23 PM

[quote]Originally posted by ScottVib:

Maybe Markus has decided to create the OOTP army with its mission to stop people from buying those inferior baseball games, and to storm Evil Arts (EA) and prevent there from being another Triple Play or any sort of foul off spring from that series (500 roster patches, I mean new versions strong

).
<hr></blockquote>

Where can I volounteer?

bigphesta · 03-17-2002, 10:02 PM

I think it was just a publicity stunt to get people excited and get everyone to buy a OOTP coffee mug. Not only is Markus an incredible game developer, but he's a hellova PR guy.

03-16-2002, 12:57 PM	#22
St.Lunatic Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 29	If we were to get an MLB License, would we HAVE to use points and why? Also, what does it take to get a license and why don't we have one now? __________________ Download STLunatic's Pro Logos for OOTP4 @ <a href="http://www.ootpworld.com/ootp4/logos.html" target="_blank">OOTPWorld.com!</a>

03-16-2002, 03:03 PM	#25
Erich Ingram Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,201	[quote]Originally posted by St.Lunatic: <strong>If we were to get an MLB License, would we HAVE to use points and why? Also, what does it take to get a license and why don't we have one now?</strong><hr></blockquote> The reason for points is that MLB will not allow games to use money generally as is the reason that Mogul uses points. What does it take to get a license, that is pretty easy. $$$$$$$$$$$$$ __________________ Erich Ingram (Rolen17) IOSBL San Diego Aztecs 2010, 2012,2013, 2014 World Series Champions Maelstrom Padres 2026 World Champions eMLB Washington Nationals

03-16-2002, 04:02 PM	#26
SteveCox Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Utica, New York Posts: 58	YOU BOUGHT THE EXPOS!!! __________________ Steve Cox Colorado Rockies - MLB Pro (2012) NY Mets - CDBL (retired) Arizona D'backs - PSBL (retired) Like Vodka? www.adirondackdistilling.com

03-16-2002, 07:50 PM	#28
Kezzek All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Keyboard - frantically typing in subtle insults to raise my self-esteem Posts: 973	[quote]Originally posted by N8dogg777: <strong>my guess is...his wife is pregnant!</strong><hr></blockquote> When has Markus had the time? HA! __________________ - Kez, P.E.

03-16-2002, 11:17 PM	#29
hellfrozeover All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,130	My Guess: Markus is on a baseball team in Germany. Stop being so cruel! Tell us!!! You know you want to, everybody's doing it. Peer pressure. Come on....Come on.... __________________ 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

03-16-2002, 11:44 AM	#21
jrdoa Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 151	God, I hope it's a PBA (Professional Bowler's Association) game with RbR (roll by roll), bowler finances, different bowling alley backgrounds, sound, etc. Rolen could make a roster set with Earl Anthony and Mark Roth. That would be awesome.

03-16-2002, 01:10 PM	#23
ZXLT Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 261	Hmmm...Markus is opening up a fantasy baseball league?

03-16-2002, 02:24 PM	#24
Ignatius J Minors (Single A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 76	My guess is some sort of Everquest/online deal, with thousands of players managing in real time or something...

03-16-2002, 04:13 PM	#27
N8dogg777 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: St.Louis Area Posts: 151	my guess is...his wife is pregnant!

03-17-2002, 03:54 AM	#30
ZXLT Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 261	[quote]Originally posted by N8dogg777: <strong>my guess is...his wife is pregnant!</strong><hr></blockquote> What does that have to do with "baseball and sports-gaming in general"?

03-17-2002, 05:27 AM	#31
joshuaaaaaa All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 633	[quote] quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by N8dogg777: my guess is...his wife is pregnant! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What does that have to do with "baseball and sports-gaming in general"? <hr></blockquote> Well, the British refer to sex as "sport", I believe, and there would be the matter of his "baseball bat"....if ya know what I mean... __________________ Baltimore Monarchs-GUBA Baltimore Orioles-ORB2 "One of the greatest discoveries a man makes, one of his great surprises, is to find he can do what he was afraid he couldn't do." ~Henry Ford ~

03-17-2002, 06:11 AM	#32
okcyankee Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 298	I gather you are back from vacation and that you are going to begin work on an upgrade for the game.... __________________ Former owner in one of the longest running OOTP online leagues. CDL - Chicago Cubs / New York Yankess

03-17-2002, 06:22 AM	#33
St.Lunatic Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 29	I just got the newsletter. He said there is going to be an update with new features added. Does that mean we have to purchase something else or will it be like an "expansion pack" that we can get for free? <img src="confused.gif" border="0"> __________________ Download STLunatic's Pro Logos for OOTP4 @ <a href="http://www.ootpworld.com/ootp4/logos.html" target="_blank">OOTPWorld.com!</a>

03-17-2002, 06:24 AM	#34
bkurtz Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 161	[quote]Originally posted by St.Lunatic: <strong>I just got the newsletter. He said there is going to be an update with new features added. Does that mean we have to purchase something else or will it be like an "expansion pack" that we can get for free? </strong><hr></blockquote> free

03-17-2002, 06:29 AM	#35
Johnny_Rotten Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 47	The great thing about Markus is that he adds new features for free. You aren't nickel and dimed to death for every little feature.

03-17-2002, 11:31 AM	#36
jor31 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 204	But he said it wasnt directly OOTP realted, so maybee, markus is realsing an "expansion" seperatly? __________________ Not affiliated but these sites are good- <a href="http://www.ootpworld.com" target="_blank">http://www.ootpworld.com</a> <a href="http://www.ootplinks.com" target="_blank">http://www.ootplinks.com</a> <a href="http://www.bigcitybaseball.com/bigcitybaseball/" target="_blank">http://www.bigcitybaseball.com/bigcitybaseball/</a>

03-17-2002, 12:57 PM	#37
Scott Vibert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My Computer Posts: 8,209	Its not OOTP related folks so it has nothing to do with the next free patch which will add new features, or anything game related. (Markus has never charged seperately for an expansion in the past, don't expect it in the future, I don't think they'll be an OOTP: Hot Game! expansion) [quote] Originally posted by Markus,Developer: <strong> It's not directly OOTP related, but baseball and sports-gaming in general </strong><hr></blockquote> This is the biggest hint yet... I think its that Viagra has named STB its official baseball game to go along with celebrity endorser Rafael (I don't really use it) Palmiero. Maybe Markus has decided to create the OOTP army with its mission to stop people from buying those inferior baseball games, and to storm Evil Arts (EA) and prevent there from being another Triple Play or any sort of foul off spring from that series (500 roster patches, I mean new versions strong ). But seriously that latest hint would lead me to believe its something STB related. [ March 17, 2002: Message edited by: ScottVib ]</p>

03-17-2002, 01:57 PM	#38
concepcionss Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5	Notice how he hasn't ruled out that the Reds will win the World Series this year? HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

03-17-2002, 09:23 PM	#39
hellfrozeover All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,130	[quote]Originally posted by ScottVib: <strong> Maybe Markus has decided to create the OOTP army with its mission to stop people from buying those inferior baseball games, and to storm Evil Arts (EA) and prevent there from being another Triple Play or any sort of foul off spring from that series (500 roster patches, I mean new versions strong ). </strong><hr></blockquote> Where can I volounteer? __________________ 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

03-17-2002, 10:02 PM	#40
bigphesta Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,366	I think it was just a publicity stunt to get people excited and get everyone to buy a OOTP coffee mug. Not only is Markus an incredible game developer, but he's a hellova PR guy.