OOTP6 - speed up release ? - OPEN for comments - Page 9

Bald Eagles · 04-01-2004, 05:44 PM

I have yet to use any online or multiplayer settings in OOTP (or most of my games for that matter). So this wouldn't bother me when the first patch comes out.

Mariner and Giants Fan · 04-01-2004, 05:47 PM

Here's a question for ya:

If an Entrepreneur opens a retail business of oh lets see selling computer baseball games. And let's say he has umm 224 customers and 202 want him to sell the product a certain way and 22 want it another way. Whom do you think that he will cater to?

Ragnar · 04-01-2004, 05:51 PM

Since alot of people are giving their self centered opinion i'll give mine. I will only play in live H2H league(s)

To me a sim league is a waste of my time.

MidnightPyro · 04-01-2004, 05:58 PM

Ugh...I think Markus died

Bobbuttons · 04-01-2004, 05:58 PM

The 25 (so far) that have voted for waiting have to really be hating democracy right about now...

PBRmeASAP · 04-01-2004, 06:28 PM

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Le Grande Orange · 04-01-2004, 06:43 PM

Well, let's see if I can get this reply in under the wire.

I voted "No" myself, but not because I'm interested in the H2H feature. Since getting in H2H only adds a week or so to the release time, I don't find waiting another week, or even two, to be excessive in any way.

Frankly, I've been expecting to see OOTP6 out around the end of April, given the late start on it due to ITP and the new statistical engine and features. I considered that to be an entirely realistic appraisal, much more so than the folks expecting the game to be out in time for MLB's opening, or shortly thereafter. So, a release before the end of April strikes me as a bonus.

The other aspect of keeping H2H in the first release is that the extra week it'd take to get it fully done means an extra week of general beta testing for the game. I'd rather have as many bugs as possible found and squashed before the release, and every extra day in testing helps in this regard.

My two cents worth.

asamford · 04-01-2004, 06:55 PM

i voted no because i haven't been able to pre-order yet and get the discount.

asamford · 04-01-2004, 06:56 PM

plus, if Markus hasn't implemented my brilliant idea yet, i vote no so he has time to code that in.

MidnightPyro · 04-01-2004, 06:59 PM

Then pre-order now and get the discount?

MrEvolution · 04-01-2004, 07:03 PM

I would like the game now as I play alone but I have one concern.

The concern is if there is a major problem with the game thet needs to be patched and we can't get it because all the programming time is being spent getting the H2H ready.

What then?

We would have to wait a week or so for the H2H and then another span of time just to be able to play the game.

I really love the game and can't wait, but I thought I would play Devil's Advocate and voice this concern.

Ragnar · 04-01-2004, 07:16 PM

I doubt there would be a major problem with the game. Right now I just want them to take their time with H2H........that is the only feature I don't want them rushing. Get the game out if need be and take your time. I'v waited since version 4 I can wait a few more weeks.

But I will predict there will be some clowns in the future posting

"hold off on H2H and get this fixed"! Count on it.

Shub · 04-01-2004, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrEvolution
I would like the game now as I play alone but I have one concern.

The concern is if there is a major problem with the game thet needs to be patched and we can't get it because all the programming time is being spent getting the H2H ready.

What then?

We would have to wait a week or so for the H2H and then another span of time just to be able to play the game.

I really love the game and can't wait, but I thought I would play Devil's Advocate and voice this concern.

Excellent point, I just brought up the same issue with somebody else a little while ago.

Plus, we don't even have 300 votes yet. Majority or not, the fate of OOTP6 should not be decided upon just by the people that browse these forums.

How about sending out an email to everyone that pre-ordered and getting their opinion? Not to offend anyone, but the decision, if left up to us, should be decided on people that already paid for the game knowing that H2H would be included.

I don't remember anything about OOTP being about democracy anyway.

StorminZ · 04-01-2004, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tandem
40-2 so far!

That sounds like the Yanks-Devil Rays score from yesterday!

I am also very interested in head to head, but that is a side interest ... I want my cake now, please, sir!

rem · 04-01-2004, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by asamford
plus, if Markus hasn't implemented my brilliant idea yet, i vote no so he has time to code that in.

It's in.

I'm going to pretend that I had something to do with the thread being reopened and it's nice to know that someone of some importance cared what I had to say.

Cardinal Rule · 04-01-2004, 07:41 PM

I just read this entire thread. That's 15 minutes of my life I won't get back....

BTW, my vote is release without H2H as that isn't something I'm planning to use.

Lamorak · 04-01-2004, 07:47 PM

All things being equal, I would see the game sooner rather than later. Heck, I've been cheaking this board so often I'm developing an obsesive compulsive disorder! <twich-twich>

However, all things are rarely (if ever) equal. So, I'll do the only thing sensible and toss it back to those infinitely wiser and more knowledgble than I:

Markus if you think it would be a good idea- do it. If not- wait. I trust your judgement over majority rules.

--Dave

Riverdome · 04-01-2004, 07:52 PM

Anyone know if ootp6.com is be the new homepage?

Hammer · 04-01-2004, 07:53 PM

I play only my solo league, I'd only have time to play online leagues in the winter months, because of my job. So having head to head ability doesn't matter to me at all. I'd like to have it ASAP when it is fully tested and no bugs.

jened · 04-01-2004, 07:54 PM

YES! SHIP IT!

View Poll Results: Should I initially leave out the head-to-head feature for the release version?
YES, I wouldn't use it anyway, give me the game as soon as possible.	627	85.31%
No, I want this feature fully implemented in the release version.	108	14.69%
Voters: 735. You may not vote on this poll

04-01-2004, 05:47 PM	#162
Mariner and Giants Fan All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Port Townsend, WA. Posts: 1,264	Here's a question for ya: If an Entrepreneur opens a retail business of oh lets see selling computer baseball games. And let's say he has umm 224 customers and 202 want him to sell the product a certain way and 22 want it another way. Whom do you think that he will cater to? __________________ Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen"

04-01-2004, 05:58 PM	#165
Bobbuttons Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Picturesque Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio Posts: 3,708	The 25 (so far) that have voted for waiting have to really be hating democracy right about now... __________________ Frankenstein never scared me. Marsupials do....cause they're fast! Gibson swings, and a fly ball to deep right field! This is gonna be a home run! Unbelievable! A home run for Gibson! And the Dodgers have won the game, 5 to 4; I don't believe what I just saw! I don't believe what I just saw!

04-01-2004, 07:41 PM	#176
Cardinal Rule All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Omaha Posts: 1,199	I just read this entire thread. That's 15 minutes of my life I won't get back.... BTW, my vote is release without H2H as that isn't something I'm planning to use. __________________ "Go Crazy Folks!" Jack Buck

04-01-2004, 07:52 PM	#178
Riverdome All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 964	Anyone know if ootp6.com is be the new homepage? __________________ I was at the first OOTP Conference, where were you?..........

04-01-2004, 05:44 PM	#161
Bald Eagles Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Waveland & Sheffield Posts: 402	I have yet to use any online or multiplayer settings in OOTP (or most of my games for that matter). So this wouldn't bother me when the first patch comes out.

04-01-2004, 05:51 PM	#163
Ragnar Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,509	Since alot of people are giving their self centered opinion i'll give mine. I will only play in live H2H league(s) To me a sim league is a waste of my time.

04-01-2004, 05:58 PM	#164
MidnightPyro Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 228	Ugh...I think Markus died

04-01-2004, 06:28 PM	#166
PBRmeASAP Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 63	(This Page Was Left Blank on Purpose)

04-01-2004, 06:43 PM	#167
Le Grande Orange Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Up There Posts: 15,644	Well, let's see if I can get this reply in under the wire. I voted "No" myself, but not because I'm interested in the H2H feature. Since getting in H2H only adds a week or so to the release time, I don't find waiting another week, or even two, to be excessive in any way. Frankly, I've been expecting to see OOTP6 out around the end of April, given the late start on it due to ITP and the new statistical engine and features. I considered that to be an entirely realistic appraisal, much more so than the folks expecting the game to be out in time for MLB's opening, or shortly thereafter. So, a release before the end of April strikes me as a bonus. The other aspect of keeping H2H in the first release is that the extra week it'd take to get it fully done means an extra week of general beta testing for the game. I'd rather have as many bugs as possible found and squashed before the release, and every extra day in testing helps in this regard. My two cents worth.

04-01-2004, 06:55 PM	#168
asamford Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Snellville, Georgia Posts: 1,769	i voted no because i haven't been able to pre-order yet and get the discount.

04-01-2004, 06:56 PM	#169
asamford Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Snellville, Georgia Posts: 1,769	plus, if Markus hasn't implemented my brilliant idea yet, i vote no so he has time to code that in.

04-01-2004, 06:59 PM	#170
MidnightPyro Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 228	Then pre-order now and get the discount?

04-01-2004, 07:03 PM	#171
MrEvolution Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23	I would like the game now as I play alone but I have one concern. The concern is if there is a major problem with the game thet needs to be patched and we can't get it because all the programming time is being spent getting the H2H ready. What then? We would have to wait a week or so for the H2H and then another span of time just to be able to play the game. I really love the game and can't wait, but I thought I would play Devil's Advocate and voice this concern.

04-01-2004, 07:16 PM	#172
Ragnar Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,509	I doubt there would be a major problem with the game. Right now I just want them to take their time with H2H........that is the only feature I don't want them rushing. Get the game out if need be and take your time. I'v waited since version 4 I can wait a few more weeks. But I will predict there will be some clowns in the future posting "hold off on H2H and get this fixed"! Count on it.

04-01-2004, 07:47 PM	#177
Lamorak Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 195	All things being equal, I would see the game sooner rather than later. Heck, I've been cheaking this board so often I'm developing an obsesive compulsive disorder! <twich-twich> However, all things are rarely (if ever) equal. So, I'll do the only thing sensible and toss it back to those infinitely wiser and more knowledgble than I: Markus if you think it would be a good idea- do it. If not- wait. I trust your judgement over majority rules. --Dave

04-01-2004, 07:53 PM	#179
Hammer Major Leagues Join Date: May 2002 Location: Horicon, Wi Posts: 330	I play only my solo league, I'd only have time to play online leagues in the winter months, because of my job. So having head to head ability doesn't matter to me at all. I'd like to have it ASAP when it is fully tested and no bugs.

04-01-2004, 07:54 PM	#180
jened Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: upstate NY (saratoga county) Posts: 255	YES! SHIP IT! __________________ cooper_gd's OTWE Results OTWE HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION: KING JENED III