The Road to Release, Part 1 - The MLB.com License - Page 3

Avindian · 03-11-2015, 02:33 PM

A question about the draft classes: if I import my league from OOTP 15, which is presently entering the 2017 season, will the 2017 draftees enter the pool, or is that only for new starts?

Lukas Berger · 03-11-2015, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Avindian

A question about the draft classes: if I import my league from OOTP 15, which is presently entering the 2017 season, will the 2017 draftees enter the pool, or is that only for new starts?

Only for new starts.

Lafayette53 · 03-11-2015, 02:53 PM

The Meet the Team page looks great. Minor detail for some, but having the position overview and such on a screen that loads quicker will be very helpful to me.

Nicely done again guys.

Brananorama · 03-11-2015, 03:07 PM

After last year's admittedly clunky 3D feature, I definitely thought it was going to be at least a couple versions before I bothered checking out, but that Progressive Field screenshot looks SO good that I can't imagine just playing with pictures anymore. Kudos to whoever got to work on those.

BusterKing · 03-11-2015, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Brananorama

After last year's admittedly clunky 3D feature, I definitely thought it was going to be at least a couple versions before I bothered checking out, but that Progressive Field screenshot looks SO good that I can't imagine just playing with pictures anymore. Kudos to whoever got to work on those.

Wondering if all the ball flight paths have been adjusted properly for all the different screen resolutions for the 3D parks?

Markus Heinsohn · 03-11-2015, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BusterKing

Wondering if all the ball flight paths have been adjusted properly for all the different screen resolutions for the 3D parks?

Sure

No need to do that, the 3D engine takes care of all that...

Honorable_Pawn · 03-11-2015, 03:38 PM

I didn't know that the ballparks would look that good!!

Nice.

Timothym313 · 03-11-2015, 04:24 PM

This is my favorite time of year.

dllonsdale54 · 03-11-2015, 04:59 PM

With new licence with MLB,, How come no players pics with 16?

Déjà Bru · 03-11-2015, 05:00 PM

This is putting yummy in my tummy: "3D versions of all 30 MLB ballparks"

Déjà Bru · 03-11-2015, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rpriske

People posting on a thread about a product to say they aren't going to buy it is kind of weird.

I should swing by the Mercedes website to tell them I am not planning to buy any of their cars this year...

Heh, I've often wondered about that, myself. The theory I came up with is, they want to reassure themselves about their decision to pass on the opportunity. That's if they are well-meaning and not just trolls. The well-meaners have my respect and I wish them well in return.

Raidergoo · 03-11-2015, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dllonsdale54

With new licence with MLB,, How come no players pics with 16?

Player likenesses are controlled by the MLB Players Association, requiring a second license.

BusterKing · 03-11-2015, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

Heh, I've often wondered about that, myself. The theory I came up with is, they want to reassure themselves about their decision to pass on the opportunity. That's if they are well-meaning and not just trolls. The well-meaners have my respect and I wish them well in return.

Or they think they can't afford it when all they have to do is skip a few movies or beers and they can then buy it. Certainly worth the effort considering the many hours of enjoyment they will get from OOTP16, 17, 18,19,20....

krw0900 · 03-11-2015, 05:29 PM

I skipped 15 as well (the only skip) and have been loyal fan since 2004. I think this is the most excited I have been for a new release. The live scores in 13 (or was it 14?) were big but it seems to be quite a few nice features in this version. Can't wait.

CobaltJays · 03-11-2015, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Yes, we hired a 3D artist to do them and he has been working on them since November... hundreds of hours.

Are there both open- and closed-roof versions of ballparks with retractable roofs?

markprior22 · 03-11-2015, 05:51 PM

Will there be an easy way to have all the cool license stuff but fill the teams with fictional players?

Another question-I haven't played historical leagues before. Do the leagues evolve automatically to reflect the stats of the era? IE...will 1968 be a huge pitchers year....and automatically increase offense in later seasons?

Lukas Berger · 03-11-2015, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by markprior22

Will there be an easy way to have all the cool license stuff but fill the teams with fictional players?

Yeah, you can just delete all the real players from the default MLB and auto fill the rosters with fictional players.

Peregrine · 03-11-2015, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by markprior22

Will there be an easy way to have all the cool license stuff but fill the teams with fictional players?

I would assume so - nothing stopping you from starting a historical or current day league and dumping all the players and filling the teams with fictional guys.

hfield007 · 03-11-2015, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by markprior22

Will there be an easy way to have all the cool license stuff but fill the teams with fictional players?

Another question-I haven't played historical leagues before. Do the leagues evolve automatically to reflect the stats of the era? IE...will 1968 be a huge pitchers year....and automatically increase offense in later seasons?

Yes you can mimic history with auto evolution with fictional players or real players and 68 would be a big pitching year and the steroid era will see a bump in homeruns.

Elysian Fields · 03-11-2015, 06:15 PM

I can't wait to play this year's game. It's going to be fun to just jump right in. I usually spends hours fiddling with logos and jerseys, and won't have to do much of that now. Ausgezeichnet!

03-11-2015, 02:53 PM	#43
Lafayette53 Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 346	The Meet the Team page looks great. Minor detail for some, but having the position overview and such on a screen that loads quicker will be very helpful to me. Nicely done again guys. __________________ Uniforms/Logos: Cincinnati Redbirds through the ages: 1900-2014 Professional Association (1876) Baltimore Bombers Old Dynasties "Many attend, few understand" - The Baltimore Bombers (1946-)

03-11-2015, 03:38 PM	#47
Honorable_Pawn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 6,407	I didn't know that the ballparks would look that good!! Nice. __________________ PBA Quickstart for OOTP Background Images Collection All PBA games broadcast live on Steam.

03-11-2015, 04:59 PM	#49
dllonsdale54 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 43	MLB Licence With new licence with MLB,, How come no players pics with 16?

03-11-2015, 05:00 PM	#50
Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island Posts: 11,741	This is putting yummy in my tummy: "3D versions of all 30 MLB ballparks" __________________ - Bru

03-11-2015, 05:29 PM	#54
krw0900 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 50	I skipped 15 as well (the only skip) and have been loyal fan since 2004. I think this is the most excited I have been for a new release. The live scores in 13 (or was it 14?) were big but it seems to be quite a few nice features in this version. Can't wait. Last edited by krw0900; 03-11-2015 at 05:31 PM.

03-11-2015, 02:33 PM	#41
Avindian Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 274	A question about the draft classes: if I import my league from OOTP 15, which is presently entering the 2017 season, will the 2017 draftees enter the pool, or is that only for new starts?

03-11-2015, 03:07 PM	#44
Brananorama Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 118	After last year's admittedly clunky 3D feature, I definitely thought it was going to be at least a couple versions before I bothered checking out, but that Progressive Field screenshot looks SO good that I can't imagine just playing with pictures anymore. Kudos to whoever got to work on those.

03-11-2015, 04:24 PM	#48
Timothym313 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 35	This is my favorite time of year.

03-11-2015, 05:51 PM	#56
markprior22 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: springfield, illinois Posts: 1,245	Will there be an easy way to have all the cool license stuff but fill the teams with fictional players? Another question-I haven't played historical leagues before. Do the leagues evolve automatically to reflect the stats of the era? IE...will 1968 be a huge pitchers year....and automatically increase offense in later seasons? Last edited by markprior22; 03-11-2015 at 05:59 PM.

03-11-2015, 06:15 PM	#60
Elysian Fields Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 484	I can't wait to play this year's game. It's going to be fun to just jump right in. I usually spends hours fiddling with logos and jerseys, and won't have to do much of that now. Ausgezeichnet! Last edited by Elysian Fields; 03-13-2015 at 09:11 AM.