So... guess the new OOTP 16 features! - Page 4

swoboda · 01-16-2015, 12:21 AM

The ability to check the opposing bullpen and see whether their relievers are ready or cold...

Westheim · 01-16-2015, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TomVeal

Is it true that OOTP 16 will have Marvel and DC licenses, so that players can add superheroes to their lineups?

Even with Flash in leadoff, and Superman batting cleanup, my team would still suck.

jpeters1734 · 01-16-2015, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by dward1

1: an improved and user-friendly financial model that makes more sense (market size being better explained and making more sense is included in this) and doesn't take so much tinkering to get working right

2: if not outright promotion/relegation (which is my #1 wish by far) then an option to check so that the AI knows it desperately needs to avoid finishing in last or the last 3 slots so our manual pro/rel leagues work a little better

3: better end of season pitcher usage and playoff pitcher usage.

4: the ability for the AI to "know" user-scheduled playoff games are upcoming and rejigger it's lineups accordingly

5: a tournament mode or the ability to schedule an in-season tournament like the FA Cup

6: and this shouldn't be last, a smarter AI approach to team-building. too many times teams run out an absolute nobody to start the year (and often all year) that puts up a 8 or 10+ ERA while spending huge money on a backup C or a setup man or something. a better ranking of the importance of different roles would be nice.

7: 2D animation that goes fast. players as dots that reflect their skills, ball coming off the bat reflecting how hard and where they hit it. as simple as that, 3D looks like a step too far based on what I saw last year and I love the direction that is going but think 2D is a better first step

1. All market size does is affect the value of media contracts
2. YES
5. Would be cool
7. I definitely agree! I would much rather see a great 2D than a wonky 3D

gabeeg · 01-16-2015, 03:52 AM

3D so detailed that you are now able to capture the close up drama of a Bumgarner Okie blow on the pitchers mound?

Rizon · 01-16-2015, 09:20 AM

Head to Head

Tram2Whitaker · 01-16-2015, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rizon

Head to Head

Damn! Beat me to it. But also have a place on the website where we can meet for random head to head games.

brewdog · 01-16-2015, 10:48 AM

Contracts for the Human GM?

The Wolf · 01-16-2015, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rizon

Head to Head

Talk to Steam. They have the technology to make that happen.

The Wolf · 01-16-2015, 11:03 AM

Which reminds me...

Steam Cloud game saves, accessible anywhere.

David Watts · 01-16-2015, 11:07 AM

Manager Mode at the big league level. I have no interest in being a GM.

Bluenoser · 01-16-2015, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jpeters1734

1. All market size does is affect the value of media contracts
2. YES
5. Would be cool
7. I definitely agree! I would much rather see a great 2D than a wonky 3D

Market size also drives gate revenue.

Harmon Killebrew · 01-16-2015, 12:52 PM

I would love to see/watch/play a better visual functioning 2D game.

Hajew86 · 01-16-2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluenoser

Market size also drives gate revenue.

Doesn't market size and popularity work together in relation to gate revenue and merchandising?

Bluenoser · 01-16-2015, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hajew86

Doesn't market size and popularity work together in relation to gate revenue and merchandising?

As well as fan loyalty.

Markus Heinsohn · 01-16-2015, 03:53 PM

Some of the stuff mentioned is indeed part of OOTP 16. And some unmentioned features.

We'll announce the new version on Friday, January 23rd. And this will be the biggest announcement in the history of the series, I can tell you that much.

Westheim · 01-16-2015, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

And this will be the biggest announcement in the history of the series, I can tell you that much.

Read: download size has doubled, with no additional content.

justafan · 01-16-2015, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

And this will be the biggest announcement in the history of the series, I can tell you that much.

What a tease.

gosensgo101 · 01-16-2015, 04:47 PM

3D trade negotiations?

eriqjaffe · 01-16-2015, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

And this will be the biggest announcement in the history of the series, I can tell you that much.

But...seriously...an MLB license?

Amazin69 · 01-16-2015, 05:05 PM

Well, I'd say having rain-outs (or other cancellations) that have to be made up (or not) later in the season, but IIRC Markus has opposed this in the past, so I'm not holding my breath.

Ditto for historical minor league structures, rather than our having to reconstruct the 1976 farm systems manually, or whatever, each time we want a realistic historic game.

As for what's actually included…I don't know, a "face-gen" style option for the ballparks, perhaps? Specific retaliatory beanballs (from both player-managers and AI) and umpire warnings/ejections without a fight happening? "Coach" ratings for active players, both to allow for player/managers in that era (6 of the 8 AL clubs in the mid-'20s had player/managers) and to metricify (not an actual word) how valuable a Keith Hernandez "coach on the field"-type player is to helping his teammates?

And yeah, the WBC does seem likely.

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Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,736	Some of the stuff mentioned is indeed part of OOTP 16. And some unmentioned features. We'll announce the new version on Friday, January 23rd. And this will be the biggest announcement in the history of the series, I can tell you that much. __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android

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gabeeg Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 47	3D so detailed that you are now able to capture the close up drama of a Bumgarner Okie blow on the pitchers mound?

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Amazin69 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 2,363 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Well, I'd say having rain-outs (or other cancellations) that have to be made up (or not) later in the season, but IIRC Markus has opposed this in the past, so I'm not holding my breath. Ditto for historical minor league structures, rather than our having to reconstruct the 1976 farm systems manually, or whatever, each time we want a realistic historic game. As for what's actually included…I don't know, a "face-gen" style option for the ballparks, perhaps? Specific retaliatory beanballs (from both player-managers and AI) and umpire warnings/ejections without a fight happening? "Coach" ratings for active players, both to allow for player/managers in that era (6 of the 8 AL clubs in the mid-'20s had player/managers) and to metricify (not an actual word) how valuable a Keith Hernandez "coach on the field"-type player is to helping his teammates? And yeah, the WBC does seem likely.