OOTP 11 to be Released April 14th - Page 3

RandyTiger · 04-01-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony M

Most of the time the Manager Home button works fine, but when I'm wearing my gimp suit hanging upside down from the ceiling clips with my mouse coated in lube it just crashes to the desktop. I can't believe the game wasn't tested under these conditions

:annoyed:

I think the question is why your mouse is coated in lube and you're hanging upside down in a suit.

Chomps · 04-01-2010, 03:01 PM

Marcus, Steve, and crew,

Thanks for the great effort in getting the game out early this year. I have especially enjoyed the "Road to Release" info.

Cras · 04-01-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Malleus Dei

The White Sox were out of it after the Winter Meetings.

Oh come on!

bosunmate · 04-01-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chomps

Marcus, Steve, and crew,

Thanks for the great effort in getting the game out early this year. I have especially enjoyed the "Road to Release" info.

I'll second that the Road to Release was a nice touch this year....

phantompenguin · 04-01-2010, 03:07 PM

Huzzah! A release date before the Pirates are mathematically eliminated!

Its gonna be a long 11 day wait, but I'm glad to know when it will be released rather than constantly checking my email to see if I get a notification.

Great job getting it out in a fairly timely manner, everyone!

Malleus Dei · 04-01-2010, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

Oh come on!

I predict the White Sox will finish third or worse in their division and not be above .500. There, I said it.

CD1083 · 04-01-2010, 03:13 PM

No love for the White Sox, out of all the years, this year they have the pitching to take them to the playoffs. I'm a little concerned about the lineup though. If Pierre can get on base I think think they can win 85-90 games.

Cras · 04-01-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Malleus Dei

I predict the White Sox will finish third or worse in their division and not be above .500. There, I said it.

Seems to be a popular pick. I of course hope you aren't right about it. I watch just about all the Sox games every year, dont know if I can handle another 2007, total crap offense.

But hey, we got Andruw Jones

and Omar Visquel

and Jayson Nix

and Bobby Jenks

and Mark Tehean

and Alex Rios

.

megamanmatt · 04-01-2010, 03:14 PM

I don't know if anyone else is like me, but it won't be too bad of a wait imo. The beginning of the season is next week and I, personally, tend to drown myself in baseball for about a week or two by watching and listening to every ballgame I can possibly find. So waiting shouldn't be too bad.

CD1083 · 04-01-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

Seems to be a popular pick. I of course hope you aren't right about it. I watch just about all the Sox games every year, dont know if I can handle another 2007, total crap offense.

But hey, we got Andruw Jones

and Omar Visquel

and Jayson Nix

and Bobby Jenks

and Mark Tehean

and Alex Rios

.

They also have one of the best rotations - Buerhle, Peavy, Floyd, Danks, Garcia. When each of your top 4 can win 15 plus, the season can't be all bad.

megamanmatt · 04-01-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

Seems to be a popular pick. I of course hope you aren't right about it.

I hope the Sox get 2nd place. I hope the Twins win of course but the closer the Twins and Sox are in the division race, the better the games usually get. A lot of people think game 163 with the Twins/Tigers was good, but honestly I think the 162nd and 163rd games between the Twins/Sox the year before was better.

tigey75 · 04-01-2010, 03:25 PM

I really do hope the Sox contend this year, it's getting old watching Minnesota lose in the first round every year.

I heard they're bringing back Frank Thomas as an eating coach.

Cras · 04-01-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Chase Davis

They also have one of the best rotations - Buerhle, Peavy, Floyd, Danks, Garcia. When each of your top 4 can win 15 plus, the season can't be all bad.

The rotation could quite be the best in Sox history. And considering what the 2005 rotation was like, that says a lot. With 4 guys who could be a number 1 guy on a number of teams, and Jake Peavy who would be the ace on just about any team, except for the Yankees, and Buerhle with 2 no hitters, they are going to be something to watch.

The offense on the other hand...

Sox could lose 80 games 2-1 this year.

robc · 04-01-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by battists

Hey, all I can say is, last year we released 66 days after Opening Day, and this year it will be 8 days after Opening Day, despite the fact that we lost nearly 2 months of our development and testing cycle time because of last year's late release.

So, I'm pretty proud of April 12/14!

But yes, we will strive to release OOTP 12 on or before Opening Day next year!

Thanks everyone for your positive vibes. We hope you enjoy the game!!

I have to say good job guys. You got me excited about the release of a baseball game which is no small feat. I'm looking forward to it.

Cras · 04-01-2010, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by megamanmatt

I hope the Sox get 2nd place. I hope the Twins win of course but the closer the Twins and Sox are in the division race, the better the games usually get. A lot of people think game 163 with the Twins/Tigers was good, but honestly I think the 162nd and 163rd games between the Twins/Sox the year before was better.

Game 163 of 2008 was one of the best games I have ever seen. Nothing like a 1-0 game, where the one run was scored on a ball that was crushed, never seen a ball hit that hard to CF at the ballpark.

And of course the final catch by the late great Brian Anderson. I swear, that guy dove and floated in the air a good 30 seconds, covering no less than 50 feet.

CD1083 · 04-01-2010, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

And of course the final catch by the late great Brian Anderson.

Brian Anderson is dead?

*runs off checks Wikipedia*

yeah, he's playing for the Royals...

megamanmatt · 04-01-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

Game 163 of 2008 was one of the best games I have ever seen. Nothing like a 1-0 game, where the one run was scored on a ball the was crushed, never seen a ball hit that hard to CF at the ballpark.

And of course the final catch by the late great Brian Anderson. I swear, that guy dove and floated in the air a good 30 seconds, covering no less than 50 feet.

It was probably the 2nd best game I've ever seen, trumped only by a 1-0 10 inning shut out World Series win by Jack Morris. That wins.

Cras · 04-01-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Chase Davis

Brian Anderson is dead?

*runs off checks Wikipedia*

yeah, he's playing for the Royals...

Along with all the other White Sox castoffs. Scott Podsednik, Wilson Betemit, Chris Getz, and Josh Fields.

But hey, at least they are not in Cleveland.

Malleus Dei · 04-01-2010, 03:51 PM

Cras, let me say this: I *hope* that the Sox do better than I *think* that they will. Good luck to them and you.

eriqjaffe · 04-01-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

Nothing like a 1-0 game, where the one run was scored on a ball the was crushed

Easily the second-best 1-0 White Sox clincher ever.

04-01-2010, 03:01 PM	#42
Chomps Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Taiwan Posts: 454	Marcus, Steve, and crew, Thanks for the great effort in getting the game out early this year. I have especially enjoyed the "Road to Release" info.

04-01-2010, 03:07 PM	#45
phantompenguin Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 60	Huzzah! A release date before the Pirates are mathematically eliminated! Its gonna be a long 11 day wait, but I'm glad to know when it will be released rather than constantly checking my email to see if I get a notification. Great job getting it out in a fairly timely manner, everyone!

04-01-2010, 03:13 PM	#47
CD1083 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,590	No love for the White Sox, out of all the years, this year they have the pitching to take them to the playoffs. I'm a little concerned about the lineup though. If Pierre can get on base I think think they can win 85-90 games.

04-01-2010, 03:14 PM	#49
megamanmatt Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lakeville, Minnesota Posts: 2,416	I don't know if anyone else is like me, but it won't be too bad of a wait imo. The beginning of the season is next week and I, personally, tend to drown myself in baseball for about a week or two by watching and listening to every ballgame I can possibly find. So waiting shouldn't be too bad.

04-01-2010, 03:25 PM	#52
tigey75 Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 308	I really do hope the Sox contend this year, it's getting old watching Minnesota lose in the first round every year. I heard they're bringing back Frank Thomas as an eating coach.