*** OOTP joins Sports Interactive! *** - Page 6

asamford · 05-05-2004, 11:54 AM

do we get avatars and signatures at the SI board?? i'm there!!!!

Malleus Dei · 05-05-2004, 11:54 AM

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Originally posted by asamford
that's not saying much for the food and beer...

There's not much you CAN say for the food and beer.

Markus Heinsohn · 05-05-2004, 11:55 AM

OK, first off, OOTP 6 will still be supported as long as it is the latest iteration of the series. That means updates/patches for 1 1/2 years...

As far as the SI OOTP goes, the SI folks are really really nice, and I have total creative freedom. Of course, I will try to add as many aspects from CM (now FM) to OOTP, while also maintaining the current feature set. I love customization, and I will do the best I can to ensure that the next OOTP will be as customizable as possible.

The game will benefit greatly from the knowledge of SI. Heck, their code base is so awesome, I have never seen something like this before. It'll definitely get OOTP to the next level. And in order to be able to benefit from the technology, most of the game will be re-written, based on the SI technology (GUI, database etc.).

asamford · 05-05-2004, 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by Malleus Dei
There's not much you CAN say for the food and beer.

i'm sure the Fish n Chips are fine... just keep the croquet or whatever the hell you call that thing away from me..

asamford · 05-05-2004, 12:00 PM

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Originally posted by Markus Heinsohn
OK, first off, OOTP 6 will still be supported as long as it is the latest iteration of the series. That means updates/patches for 1 1/2 years...

As far as the SI OOTP goes, the SI folks are really really nice, and I have total creative freedom. Of course, I will try to add as many aspects from CM (now FM) to OOTP, while also maintaining the current feature set. I love customization, and I will do the best I can to ensure that the next OOTP will be as customizable as possible.

The game will benefit greatly from the knowledge of SI. Heck, their code base is so awesome, I have never seen something like this before. It'll definitely get OOTP to the next level. And in order to be able to benefit from the technology, most of the game will be re-written, based on the SI technology (GUI, database etc.).

sounds good to me! i don't think you messed anything up too badly with this year's re-write of the engine, so doing it one more time shouldn't be too bad... lol

so where can we start making feature requests for SI's OOTP? Will it be called OOTP7, or will you start with a different name... OOTP:FE??

great job, Markus, keep up the good work!!!!!

Markus Heinsohn · 05-05-2004, 12:02 PM

LOL... I do not know yet if it'll be called just OOTP, OOTP:FE, OOTP:SI, OOTP:Fish&Chips or whatever...

jnshmoo · 05-05-2004, 12:04 PM

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Originally posted by YankeePride
[B]I am really looking forward to the new OOTP under the SI flagship. I am one that has been begging for deeper media interaction (similar to CM's) and hopefully this move will make that possible. Also, considering the vast space covered in CM games (United States, Europe, etc.) I could only imagine the possibility that OOTP:FE will allow for a Japan League to be running while a United States league (whether it be MLB or your fictional league) is running. That would be unbelievable!

I was just going to mention the same thing. Both CM/FM and EHM:FE have multiple league support. I can see a lot of potential for expanding the universe available in OOTP. Baseball leagues running all around the world in the background while you play actively in your American league. Rather than hoping that a Japanese player gets created in your ammy draft, you can go looking through the Japanese league for someone to woo into coming to the US of A to play. More detail coming from your minor league team's games.

I can even imagine a network of online leagues. Imagine League A running a Major League, League B comprised of the AAA clubs for league A, League C is AA, etc.

Joe

Henry · 05-05-2004, 12:05 PM

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Originally posted by Markus Heinsohn
OK, first off, OOTP 6 will still be supported as long as it is the latest iteration of the series. That means updates/patches for 1 1/2 years...

As far as the SI OOTP goes, the SI folks are really really nice, and I have total creative freedom. Of course, I will try to add as many aspects from CM (now FM) to OOTP, while also maintaining the current feature set. I love customization, and I will do the best I can to ensure that the next OOTP will be as customizable as possible.

The game will benefit greatly from the knowledge of SI. Heck, their code base is so awesome, I have never seen something like this before. It'll definitely get OOTP to the next level. And in order to be able to benefit from the technology, most of the game will be re-written, based on the SI technology (GUI, database etc.).

Excellent Markus !! I'm looking forward to this - even the 1 1/2 years of updates to V6 !!

Henry

Gastric ReFlux · 05-05-2004, 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by Markus Heinsohn
LOL... I do not know yet if it'll be called just OOTP, OOTP:FE, OOTP:SI, OOTP:Fish&Chips or whatever...

OOTP: Lunch Edition?

Eckstein 4 Prez · 05-05-2004, 12:08 PM

Wow. Big news this morning. I think this has the potential to be really good, or really bad, depending on how things go.

Markus, it sounds like you have access to many more possibilities than in the past, which is good. It's just that those of us who've grown to love OOTP don't want to see customization and variability sacrificed for the sake of a shiny interface, graphics and an MLB license. Obviously, any of this that could be added (save the MLB license, which I'm fairly confident in saying about 90% of the community opposes) without losing customization is great.

Either way, good luck! It looks like a world of possibilities has been opened.....

Malleus Dei · 05-05-2004, 12:09 PM

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Originally posted by Markus Heinsohn
LOL... I do not know yet if it'll be called just OOTP, OOTP:FE, OOTP:SI, OOTP:Fish&Chips or whatever...

OOTP: The Return of the King

John P. Yuda · 05-05-2004, 12:09 PM

I've got mixed feelings on the merger in general, but I just wanted to add my voice in saying that if the game gets any kind of MLB or MLBPA license, I won't be buying new versions.

Tiger Fan · 05-05-2004, 12:09 PM

I tried to post over at the SI board and am told I can not because my registration has not yet been approved. Is there a wait period? I followed the instructions from my confirmation email.

jnshmoo · 05-05-2004, 12:13 PM

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Originally posted by Markus Heinsohn
LOL... I do not know yet if it'll be called just OOTP, OOTP:FE, OOTP:SI, OOTP:Fish&Chips or whatever...

OOTP:Fish&Chips isn't too bad, but omit the newsprint please! Somehow I just couldn't bring myself to eat fish wrapped in newspaper!

As for the Beer, England may not have the same sort of selection as Germany or Belgium (my personal favorites) but they do have some fine brews. Much better than the standard here in the US. I hate going to the ballpark and having to walk halfway around the stadium to get to where the REAL beer is! I think the vendors should walk around with a keg strapped to their back serving up Sam Adams or Bass or a nice Newcastle!

Joe

LeeSkye · 05-05-2004, 12:13 PM

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From OUT OF THE PARK BASEBALL BREAKING NEWS:

"The company Out of the Park Developments remains located in Stade, Germany, and continues to produce and market OOTP6, ITP, and the Title Bout Boxing games."

And I just browsed the FM board and saw

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From The SI Community>General Questions for the OOTP series.
"OOTP Developments have a lot of games, which at this stage we've not signed - so I would expect to see the OOTP forums continue."

Can someone tell me exactly what this means for Title Bout Championship Boxing?

Marc Duffy · 05-05-2004, 12:14 PM

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Originally posted by Tiger Fan
I tried to post over at the SI board and am told I can not because my registration has not yet been approved. Is there a wait period? I followed the instructions from my confirmation email.

Once you've verified your email you have to wait for us to approve you. Since we get so many applications per day one of our moderators has written a tool to examine your application

I;ve just run this again, and you are in! Welcome

Mike D · 05-05-2004, 12:16 PM

I'm going to post this here since I know it won't be seen where it's at...

I don't know if I like this. As it stands now, SI games are only available for purchase on CD. They do not have DL's available, and as much as I love Markus and trust in the game that he puts out, to wait until the end of 2005 for another OOTP title is quite a wait, and as much as I love the current edition, I don't know if it will hold me over until the offseason of next season.

asamford · 05-05-2004, 12:19 PM

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Originally posted by Mike D
I'm going to post this here since I know it won't be seen where it's at...

I don't know if I like this. As it stands now, SI games are only available for purchase on CD. They do not have DL's available, and as much as I love Markus and trust in the game that he puts out, to wait until the end of 2005 for another OOTP title is quite a wait, and as much as I love the current edition, I don't know if it will hold me over until the offseason of next season.

you'll make it... i could've kept on playing OOTP5 for another year and been happy.... sure something will seem missing when there's no new OOTP next April, but when we get the deluxe edition at the end of the year, i will think it will be worth the wait... plus I think OOTP6 is a good enough game that it will keep me entertained for the next 18-20 months.

scooter · 05-05-2004, 12:24 PM

This has been a very interesting morning. I've been reading posts in about 4 different text-sim forums to gauge the response to this announcement. Each forum has their own take. The SI forums seem to be complaining about adding another "American" game and not focusing on making FM (therefore ruining "their" game). Here everyone is worried about the loss of customization and MLB licenses and it ruining "their" game. Can't we all just get along!

Some of you have been complaining about the treatment you have received posting in the SI forums. I think some of that is justified, but not all of it. I don't think you have anything to worry about with a movement of the OOTP forums. Ever since EHM was added to the SI product line, I have been following it's development in the EHM forums (I see the future OOTP forums there being quite similar). Aside from the occasional "interloper" coming in and asking why SI would be developing a hockey game, the EHM forums have their own group of dedicated followers. I think the same sort of thing will happen with the OOTP forums.

sporr · 05-05-2004, 12:25 PM

This is great news. I'm confident that this is the right decision for the OOTP series. I mean, do you think Markus would move to a different country if it wasn't?

Congratulations to everyone involved.

05-05-2004, 11:55 AM	#103
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,805	OK, first off, OOTP 6 will still be supported as long as it is the latest iteration of the series. That means updates/patches for 1 1/2 years... As far as the SI OOTP goes, the SI folks are really really nice, and I have total creative freedom. Of course, I will try to add as many aspects from CM (now FM) to OOTP, while also maintaining the current feature set. I love customization, and I will do the best I can to ensure that the next OOTP will be as customizable as possible. The game will benefit greatly from the knowledge of SI. Heck, their code base is so awesome, I have never seen something like this before. It'll definitely get OOTP to the next level. And in order to be able to benefit from the technology, most of the game will be re-written, based on the SI technology (GUI, database etc.). __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android

05-05-2004, 12:02 PM	#106
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,805	LOL... I do not know yet if it'll be called just OOTP, OOTP:FE, OOTP:SI, OOTP:Fish&Chips or whatever... __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android

05-05-2004, 12:08 PM	#110
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 6,358	Wow. Big news this morning. I think this has the potential to be really good, or really bad, depending on how things go. Markus, it sounds like you have access to many more possibilities than in the past, which is good. It's just that those of us who've grown to love OOTP don't want to see customization and variability sacrificed for the sake of a shiny interface, graphics and an MLB license. Obviously, any of this that could be added (save the MLB license, which I'm fairly confident in saying about 90% of the community opposes) without losing customization is great. Either way, good luck! It looks like a world of possibilities has been opened..... __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out my dynasty thread, The Dawn of American Professional Base Ball, 1871.

05-05-2004, 12:09 PM	#113
Tiger Fan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 9,797	I tried to post over at the SI board and am told I can not because my registration has not yet been approved. Is there a wait period? I followed the instructions from my confirmation email. __________________ Cliff Markle HOB1 greatest pitcher 360-160, 9 Welch Awards, 11 WS titles

05-05-2004, 12:16 PM	#117
Mike D Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In a van, down by the river Posts: 2,802	I'm going to post this here since I know it won't be seen where it's at... I don't know if I like this. As it stands now, SI games are only available for purchase on CD. They do not have DL's available, and as much as I love Markus and trust in the game that he puts out, to wait until the end of 2005 for another OOTP title is quite a wait, and as much as I love the current edition, I don't know if it will hold me over until the offseason of next season. __________________ Sometimes the best laid plans will never get you laid the way you plan.

05-05-2004, 11:54 AM	#101
asamford Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Snellville, Georgia Posts: 1,769	do we get avatars and signatures at the SI board?? i'm there!!!!

05-05-2004, 12:09 PM	#112
John P. Yuda Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2002 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 177	I've got mixed feelings on the merger in general, but I just wanted to add my voice in saying that if the game gets any kind of MLB or MLBPA license, I won't be buying new versions.

05-05-2004, 12:24 PM	#119
scooter Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 89	This has been a very interesting morning. I've been reading posts in about 4 different text-sim forums to gauge the response to this announcement. Each forum has their own take. The SI forums seem to be complaining about adding another "American" game and not focusing on making FM (therefore ruining "their" game). Here everyone is worried about the loss of customization and MLB licenses and it ruining "their" game. Can't we all just get along! Some of you have been complaining about the treatment you have received posting in the SI forums. I think some of that is justified, but not all of it. I don't think you have anything to worry about with a movement of the OOTP forums. Ever since EHM was added to the SI product line, I have been following it's development in the EHM forums (I see the future OOTP forums there being quite similar). Aside from the occasional "interloper" coming in and asking why SI would be developing a hockey game, the EHM forums have their own group of dedicated followers. I think the same sort of thing will happen with the OOTP forums.

05-05-2004, 12:25 PM	#120
sporr Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 8,277	This is great news. I'm confident that this is the right decision for the OOTP series. I mean, do you think Markus would move to a different country if it wasn't? Congratulations to everyone involved.