Official OOTP 17 impressions thread! - Page 4

Hoiles · 03-18-2016, 12:28 PM

I started an MLB 1994 league, and historical minors looks to be really well implemented. Lots of busts I haven't thought about in 20 years; the high-K sluggers who never made it have ratings that reflect it.

Huckleberry · 03-18-2016, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by risp2out

The first thing I did was to load up a 1932 historical game with real minors. My typical default historical mode is neutralized stats and no recalc, BUT warning, it appears that neutralized stats will not work in historical minors. Virtually all pitchers have a stamina of 20. I think this is because neutralized stats are only applicable to major league seasons. Here's an example (I just happened to look at the PCL first, as I want to play with the Portland Beavers): Herman Pillette from the Mission Reds in 1932. He pitched in the majors in 1917, and again from 1922-24. He has neutralized stats from 1917-1924, including the gap years. After his major league tenure, he went to the minors from 1925 through 1945. For those years, he has ONLY real stats. I'm going to create the same 1932 game now with real stats and see what I get. Just wanted to put this out there for anyone else interested in historical minors, which is the GREATEST addition to the game yet, IMHO. Thanks all.

I was worried about this as we headed toward release. If this is because a neutralized stats database for minor leaguers isn't available I hope some of the brilliant minds in the OOTP community can remedy that situation as soon as possible.

Roy Tucker · 03-18-2016, 12:47 PM

I found another great screen!!! This helps clarify the team chemistry and morale issues that people brought up least year. There is also a sample lineup screen which would be useful in the hiring process to see what lineup and rotation your next potential manager might use

Vermin360 · 03-18-2016, 12:47 PM

I just saw my infielders toss the ball around in 3D view while a strikeout victim slowly plodded back to the dugout. That made me smile.

bertinlefkovic · 03-18-2016, 12:51 PM

The OOTP16 AI made trading much easier as long as I was willing to give up top prospects. I have found OOTP17 to be much tougher.

Huckleberry · 03-18-2016, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Huckleberry

I was worried about this as we headed toward release. If this is because a neutralized stats database for minor leaguers isn't available I hope some of the brilliant minds in the OOTP community can remedy that situation as soon as possible.

After I said this my 1999 historical finished loading. Pitchers have reasonable stamina ratings that I've seen poking around.

Griever20 · 03-18-2016, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bertinlefkovic

The OOTP16 AI made trading much easier as long as I was willing to give up top prospects. I have found OOTP17 to be much tougher.

Great, I found out, especially in my ARI dynasty. that in OOTP 16 I pretty much could get a bargain every time I wanted to.

MizzouRah · 03-18-2016, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bertinlefkovic

The OOTP16 AI made trading much easier as long as I was willing to give up top prospects. I have found OOTP17 to be much tougher.

On default or hard?

DustinthePOWERHOUSE · 03-18-2016, 01:10 PM

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Really really cool feature. As well as the ability to mass extend coaches in the coaching screen. Again, small but excellent additions.

SirMichaelJordan · 03-18-2016, 01:13 PM

Not much time with the game but one thing that stuck out to me was the GM/Manager evaluation preference and how it adjusts with the AI evaluation settings. Even with custom settings not every manager/gm will have the same preference which is cool and I can only guess that the same goes for trading preferences.

TribeFanInNC · 03-18-2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Vermin360

I just saw my infielders toss the ball around in 3D view while a strikeout victim slowly plodded back to the dugout. That made me smile.

Yes, this is awesome. The only thing better would be a little Frank Drebin pawn punching him out.

DJP53916 · 03-18-2016, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TribeFanInNC

Yes, this is awesome. The only thing better would be a little Frank Drebin pawn punching him out.

Can we just make Frank Drebin pawns a thing in future versions?

ShaneCarson · 03-18-2016, 01:25 PM

Also crashing on Mac for me. Have restarted several times and nothing.

David Watts · 03-18-2016, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TribeFanInNC

Yes, this is awesome. The only thing better would be a little Frank Drebin pawn punching him out.

Does anything happen visually when a pitching change is made?

Roy Tucker · 03-18-2016, 01:27 PM

no

Roy Tucker · 03-18-2016, 01:28 PM

Clicking on the team logos on the home splash page takes you to their web page. Nice touch!!

bleachercreature · 03-18-2016, 01:34 PM

Last two years

Last ten years

All

extremely minor, it just struck me there should be a couple of more options here. At least maybe a five year option. Again, like I said very minor.

TribeFanInNC · 03-18-2016, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

Does anything happen visually when a pitching change is made?

I don't think so....but I don't remember for certain....

ShaneCarson · 03-18-2016, 01:36 PM

I submitted a ticket but this happens when starting an MLB game...

DustinthePOWERHOUSE · 03-18-2016, 01:38 PM

Is there a way to disable the play by play in the "play the game mode?" With the addition of the 3D Players the play by play is somewhat unnecessary and redundant.

03-18-2016, 12:47 PM	#63
Roy Tucker Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 255	I found another great screen!!! This helps clarify the team chemistry and morale issues that people brought up least year. There is also a sample lineup screen which would be useful in the hiring process to see what lineup and rotation your next potential manager might use Last edited by Roy Tucker; 03-18-2016 at 12:48 PM.

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Vermin360 Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Posts: 405	I just saw my infielders toss the ball around in 3D view while a strikeout victim slowly plodded back to the dugout. That made me smile. __________________ FHM3-4 QMJHL Researcher OOTP 18-20 Beta Tester Manager, Chicago Cubs, 2015-2019 Manager, Oklahoma City Dodgers, 2016-2018 GM, Philadelphia Athletics, 1871-1872 GM, Detroit Red Wings, 1993-1994

03-18-2016, 12:51 PM	#65
bertinlefkovic Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 7	Tougher Trading AI than OOTP16 The OOTP16 AI made trading much easier as long as I was willing to give up top prospects. I have found OOTP17 to be much tougher.

03-18-2016, 01:10 PM	#69
DustinthePOWERHOUSE All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 871	Really really cool feature. As well as the ability to mass extend coaches in the coaching screen. Again, small but excellent additions. __________________ Shootin' at the walls of heartache, BANG BANG, I am THE WARRIOR! "It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am"- Ali Wladimir Klitschko will DESTROY you.

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bleachercreature Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 403	news logs Last two years Last ten years All extremely minor, it just struck me there should be a couple of more options here. At least maybe a five year option. Again, like I said very minor.

03-18-2016, 12:28 PM	#61
Hoiles All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 574	I started an MLB 1994 league, and historical minors looks to be really well implemented. Lots of busts I haven't thought about in 20 years; the high-K sluggers who never made it have ratings that reflect it.

03-18-2016, 01:13 PM	#70
SirMichaelJordan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,718	Not much time with the game but one thing that stuck out to me was the GM/Manager evaluation preference and how it adjusts with the AI evaluation settings. Even with custom settings not every manager/gm will have the same preference which is cool and I can only guess that the same goes for trading preferences.

03-18-2016, 01:25 PM	#73
ShaneCarson All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 728	Also crashing on Mac for me. Have restarted several times and nothing.

03-18-2016, 01:27 PM	#75
Roy Tucker Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 255	no

03-18-2016, 01:28 PM	#76
Roy Tucker Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 255	Clicking on the team logos on the home splash page takes you to their web page. Nice touch!!

03-18-2016, 01:36 PM	#79
ShaneCarson All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 728	I submitted a ticket but this happens when starting an MLB game... Attached Images

03-18-2016, 01:38 PM	#80
DustinthePOWERHOUSE All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 871	Is there a way to disable the play by play in the "play the game mode?" With the addition of the 3D Players the play by play is somewhat unnecessary and redundant. __________________ Shootin' at the walls of heartache, BANG BANG, I am THE WARRIOR! "It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am"- Ali Wladimir Klitschko will DESTROY you.