Quick OOTP 20 update! - Page 3

Beatles Eternally · 01-25-2019, 01:31 AM

Count me in! I have the other 19 plus Season Ticket, etc.

Cryomaniac · 01-25-2019, 04:13 PM

I will definitely pre-order, although between OOTP 20, MLB: The Show 19 and needing a new set of headphones, February is going to be an expensive month lol

JaBurns · 01-26-2019, 05:32 AM

I am in, you can have the $ now if you want......Best thing I buy every year.

reds1869 · 01-26-2019, 10:23 AM

Ready for another great year.

Painmantle · 01-26-2019, 01:24 PM

Will Little Leagues and/or Youth travel teams make it into OOTP20

ConStar · 01-26-2019, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Painmantle

Will Little Leagues and/or Youth travel teams make it into OOTP20

I'm working on a T-ball roster set for March.

grall1126 · 01-26-2019, 08:30 PM

Funny

doors11 · 01-26-2019, 08:48 PM

You can count on my 40 bucks

Operation Shutdown · 01-26-2019, 10:04 PM

Can't believe I've been playing this awesome game for 16 years now...still waiting for that hobbit league to form up.

Westheim · 01-27-2019, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wallewalls

yeah, i didnt want to bring it up, but a lot of major talk about perfect team so far and very little about the offline game. i really hope the offline game makes some big jumps this year. i'll wait and see until we get an official announcement though

I struggle to come up with many things that the standard game lacks that you really, really needs.

Maybe named umpires, so you can get worked up right at the start screen for the game. Oh no, it's that cuck behind home plate again...! Your league's version of Angel Hernandez ...!

Of course there could be a lot more done with the business / accounting / marketing side of your baseball team. The moral dilemma of deciding between putting a hard liquor product on the outfield fence, or rather Bob's Kitchen Place, who only pays half as much.

Dunno. I am struggling to come up with much.

Cryomaniac · 01-27-2019, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Painmantle

Will Little Leagues and/or Youth travel teams make it into OOTP20

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Originally Posted by Westheim

I struggle to come up with many things that the standard game lacks that you really, really needs.

Maybe named umpires, so you can get worked up right at the start screen for the game. Oh no, it's that cuck behind home plate again...! Your league's version of Angel Hernandez ...!

Of course there could be a lot more done with the business / accounting / marketing side of your baseball team. The moral dilemma of deciding between putting a hard liquor product on the outfield fence, or rather Bob's Kitchen Place, who only pays half as much.

Dunno. I am struggling to come up with much.

There are some roster rules that aren't fully replicated, which would be nice to have. I personally would also like more customisation options in some areas.

Motorhead667 · 01-27-2019, 08:09 AM

Can't wait
Best spent money every year

wallewalls · 01-27-2019, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Westheim

I struggle to come up with many things that the standard game lacks that you really, really needs.

Maybe named umpires, so you can get worked up right at the start screen for the game. Oh no, it's that cuck behind home plate again...! Your league's version of Angel Hernandez ...!

Of course there could be a lot more done with the business / accounting / marketing side of your baseball team. The moral dilemma of deciding between putting a hard liquor product on the outfield fence, or rather Bob's Kitchen Place, who only pays half as much.

Dunno. I am struggling to come up with much.

there are a lot of things i want to see implemented, but fine, be sarcastic about it

Westheim · 01-27-2019, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by wallewalls

there are a lot of things i want to see implemented, but fine, be sarcastic about it

I wasn't sarcastic about it. Instead of trying to feel offended, you could actually name what you think the game needs implemented.

wallewalls · 01-27-2019, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Westheim

I wasn't sarcastic about it. Instead of trying to feel offended, you could actually name what you think the game needs implemented.

i'm not offended, it just wasnt a remark that added anything to the conversation. but anyways, the things i would like to see added to the game are: luxury tax rules, draft compensation being correct, roster rules being correct, more statistical information about players, statcast data metrics, expanded coaching staffs, updates to the scouting system, as well as others that i have come up with throughout the years but are slipping my mind right now

EDIT: Another one! International pool money! Such a big thing in today's MLB

playball335 · 01-27-2019, 12:20 PM

Been 'in' since version 1 so I will be in as usual. Kind of like being a season ticket holder.

Great game, great Devs, can't wait!!

ConStar · 01-27-2019, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Westheim

I struggle to come up with many things that the standard game lacks that you really, really needs.

Maybe named umpires, so you can get worked up right at the start screen for the game. Oh no, it's that cuck behind home plate again...! Your league's version of Angel Hernandez ...!

Of course there could be a lot more done with the business / accounting / marketing side of your baseball team. The moral dilemma of deciding between putting a hard liquor product on the outfield fence, or rather Bob's Kitchen Place, who only pays half as much.

Dunno. I am struggling to come up with much.

I'll give you 3 I'd like to see...

1) The ability to call every pitch in the game when playing out games, and have it actually matter. I used to pitch and I'd like to be able to do it in this video game. Set up hitters, etc.

2) The ability to uncouple the draft class from the game so that you could upload draft classes into games started under older versions of OOTP and subsequently upgraded. What's going to happen to me when 20 comes out is that I'm still going to be playing a league I started in OOTP13 and have since upgraded to 14, 15, etc., as I've bought the new versions. I don't want to restart the game in 20 as I would lose my universe. But I'm increasingly having to deal with fictional players, because I don't have access anymore to the real draft classes. There are some guys playing MLB right now that aren't in my game at all. So I need the functionality to be able to merge the OOTP20 draft class into an upgraded OOTP13 game, played under OOTP20. Every time I make this suggestion, someone shoots it down as "OOTP isn't going to let people use current draft classes in old games because no one would ever buy the new game then," which isn't what I'm asking to do. There seems to be some lack of reading comprehension on their part.

3) Split-squad rules in spring training games.

Cactusguy21 · 01-27-2019, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Westheim

I struggle to come up with many things that the standard game lacks that you really, really needs.

Maybe named umpires, so you can get worked up right at the start screen for the game. Oh no, it's that cuck behind home plate again...! Your league's version of Angel Hernandez ...!

Of course there could be a lot more done with the business / accounting / marketing side of your baseball team. The moral dilemma of deciding between putting a hard liquor product on the outfield fence, or rather Bob's Kitchen Place, who only pays half as much.

Dunno. I am struggling to come up with much.

Really just trade AI improvements, and maybe a better trade deadline and offseason experience.

endgame · 01-27-2019, 02:53 PM

Only moments ago, I had an exchange that reminded me of the need in my personal style of play: solo fictional. It may have no bearing or even a detriment to other styles of play, but I'm certain it would be optional.

Does anyone think the game should provide the opportunity for more interaction, both voluntary and compulsory- as goes responses -with the game, its personnel, maybe financial or scouting advisors, the scouts themselves? I'd be grateful for the addition of more elements that make the solo experience less solitary.

While the text engine would require massive contributions, one specific area I've been interested in is coach perspectives and input. A pitching coach's particular comment on any pitcher, or a hitting coach's 'scout' of a specific hitter, not just as an assessment of existing skills, but a projection regarding the player's role in the organization. For instance, "Gaden's contact has improved over the last few months, and I see that continuing. Let me keep him in AAA for a while longer." An option might follow to 'lock' the player, or you might subsequently shortlist, etc...

I don't mind at all if the game requires something of me.

r0nster · 01-27-2019, 06:33 PM

I played every version since 2000 so I missed out on the first one. I do not remember when I first did the pre-orders that i do every year. I am so looking forward to March 21st … Thanks Markus and team for making a terrific game and always striving to make it even better with each version … Keep it up. I know Thanks isn't enough in some ways but its all I can do.

01-25-2019, 04:13 PM	#42
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,903	I will definitely pre-order, although between OOTP 20, MLB: The Show 19 and needing a new set of headphones, February is going to be an expensive month lol __________________

01-26-2019, 01:24 PM	#45
Painmantle Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Greenfield ,IN Posts: 3,053	Will Little Leagues and/or Youth travel teams make it into OOTP20 __________________ “As soon as I got out there I felt a strange relationship with the pitcher's mound. It was as if I'd been born out there. Pitching just felt like the most natural thing in the world. Striking out batters was easy.” -Babe Ruth “Ruth made a grave mistake when he gave up pitching. Working once a week, he might have lasted a long time and become a great star.”-Tris Speaker My Dynasties The Beantown Bambino

01-26-2019, 10:04 PM	#49
Operation Shutdown All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 912	Can't believe I've been playing this awesome game for 16 years now...still waiting for that hobbit league to form up. __________________ "And Shepherds we shall be, For thee, my Lord, for thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, Our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee, And teeming with souls shall it ever be. In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti."

01-27-2019, 02:53 PM	#59
endgame Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 16,842	Only moments ago, I had an exchange that reminded me of the need in my personal style of play: solo fictional. It may have no bearing or even a detriment to other styles of play, but I'm certain it would be optional. Does anyone think the game should provide the opportunity for more interaction, both voluntary and compulsory- as goes responses -with the game, its personnel, maybe financial or scouting advisors, the scouts themselves? I'd be grateful for the addition of more elements that make the solo experience less solitary. While the text engine would require massive contributions, one specific area I've been interested in is coach perspectives and input. A pitching coach's particular comment on any pitcher, or a hitting coach's 'scout' of a specific hitter, not just as an assessment of existing skills, but a projection regarding the player's role in the organization. For instance, "Gaden's contact has improved over the last few months, and I see that continuing. Let me keep him in AAA for a while longer." An option might follow to 'lock' the player, or you might subsequently shortlist, etc... I don't mind at all if the game requires something of me. __________________ "Try again. Fail again. Fail better." -- Samuel Beckett _____________________________________________

01-25-2019, 01:31 AM	#41
Beatles Eternally Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 163	Count me in! I have the other 19 plus Season Ticket, etc.

01-26-2019, 05:32 AM	#43
JaBurns All Star Starter Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Kelowna, British Columbia Posts: 1,273	I am in, you can have the $ now if you want......Best thing I buy every year.

01-26-2019, 10:23 AM	#44
reds1869 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH, USA Posts: 257	Ready for another great year.

01-26-2019, 08:30 PM	#47
grall1126 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 76	Funny

01-26-2019, 08:48 PM	#48
doors11 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Creswell Posts: 633	You can count on my 40 bucks

01-27-2019, 08:09 AM	#52
Motorhead667 All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 576	Can't wait Best spent money every year

01-27-2019, 12:20 PM	#56
playball335 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Georgetown, MA Posts: 286	Been 'in' since version 1 so I will be in as usual. Kind of like being a season ticket holder. Great game, great Devs, can't wait!!

01-27-2019, 06:33 PM	#60
r0nster Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,037	I played every version since 2000 so I missed out on the first one. I do not remember when I first did the pre-orders that i do every year. I am so looking forward to March 21st … Thanks Markus and team for making a terrific game and always striving to make it even better with each version … Keep it up. I know Thanks isn't enough in some ways but its all I can do.