First impressions!

Braylin · 06-03-2009, 10:54 AM

Just started my DL but will have to wait 6 hours to play. Any first impressions would be greatly appreciated for those of us less fortunate to have to wait a bit.

Markus Heinsohn · 06-03-2009, 10:55 AM

I love the game!

jjmjgnx · 06-03-2009, 10:56 AM

I'm big on graphics and I LOVE the little team logos on the standings screen. Makes the game look very high end.

Great job on the game so far. Except for the background image.

Bobbuttons · 06-03-2009, 10:58 AM

[airplane 2)
I'm sorry, I don't do impressions. My training is in psychiatry.
[/airplane 2]

senorcoo · 06-03-2009, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Braylin

Just started my DL but will have to wait 6 hours to play. Any first impressions would be greatly appreciated for those of us less fortunate to have to wait a bit.

Me too. Won't be able to touch it for about 10-12 hours, but I'm off the next two days :-) Can't wait!

GMahler · 06-03-2009, 11:09 AM

Is the manual only available online? If so, can it be saved?

Neags23 · 06-03-2009, 11:15 AM

Very initial impressions...

I LOVE the new skin. The graphics, everything. Looks great.

I'm disappointed, though, to see the same quotes in the loading screen from the last version. Small thing, but all new quotes/trivia/game tips/whatever would go a long way to improving the new game feel.

More impressions to follow...

kcroyalgm · 06-03-2009, 11:17 AM

I love how it downloads so slowly.
Keeps the anticipation level very high.
When it finishes, maybe I'll install it.

silvam14 · 06-03-2009, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neags23

Very initial impressions...

I LOVE the new skin. The graphics, everything. Looks great.

I'm disappointed, though, to see the same quotes in the loading screen from the last version. Small thing, but all new quotes/trivia/game tips/whatever would go a long way to improving the new game feel.

More impressions to follow...

Those quotes are held in a text file that is completely customizable IIRC. I think Markus will be happy if that is one of the only gripes

udbacker58 · 06-03-2009, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neags23

Very initial impressions...

I LOVE the new skin. The graphics, everything. Looks great.

I'm disappointed, though, to see the same quotes in the loading screen from the last version. Small thing, but all new quotes/trivia/game tips/whatever would go a long way to improving the new game feel.

More impressions to follow...

There are new ones as well.

blade813 · 06-03-2009, 11:22 AM

Opening screen looks nice indeed ... although Turner Field might have gave it just a little more dazzle !!

Neags23 · 06-03-2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvam14

Those quotes are held in a text file that is completely customizable IIRC. I think Markus will be happy if that is one of the only gripes

Oh, I know it's customizable. 1998 Yankees (Now deja bru) had a great set of quotes for the last version. Or was it the version before? I forget.

Tiny complaint. Just putting it out there. Would just be nice to have all new ones. After several hundred hours of playing, those get repetitive quite easily. Believe me, if that's all I have to complain about, I'll take it.

Don't count on that, though...

pstrickert · 06-03-2009, 11:24 AM

Believe it or not, we used Deja Bru's file (with permission) as the basis for the hints file. Then we supplemented it with even more hints.

kckid4u · 06-03-2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neags23

I'm disappointed, though, to see the same quotes in the loading screen from the last version. Small thing, but all new quotes/trivia/game tips/whatever would go a long way to improving the new game feel.

After installing the game and running it for the first time, the very first quote that came up for me was a new one I've never seen before. Give it time.....

Cryomaniac · 06-03-2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neags23

Oh, I know it's customizable. 1998 Yankees (Now deja bru) had a great set of quotes for the last version. Or was it the version before? I forget.

Tiny complaint. Just putting it out there. Would just be nice to have all new ones. After several hundred hours of playing, those get repetitive quite easily. Believe me, if that's all I have to complain about, I'll take it.

Don't count on that, though...

I always add "More men have orbited the moon than have pitched a perfect game in Major League Baseball"

silvam14 · 06-03-2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neags23

Oh, I know it's customizable. 1998 Yankees (Now deja bru) had a great set of quotes for the last version. Or was it the version before? I forget.

Tiny complaint. Just putting it out there. Would just be nice to have all new ones. After several hundred hours of playing, those get repetitive quite easily. Believe me, if that's all I have to complain about, I'll take it.

Don't count on that, though...

Unfortunately for me, my Machine is fast enough that I don't ever really see the trivia/info. Damn, I should get a sower machine!

fredandres · 06-03-2009, 11:27 AM

CPU: G5 1.8Ghz PowerPC
Memory: 4 GB
System: Mac OS X 10.5.7

First Impressions (without running intensive simulations)

Initial game load time is consistent with all previous OOTP offerings. While the typical OOTP Developments graphically heavy interface isn't to my preference, the user interface is noticeable faster than in previous versions. Delays no longer exist between pages and navigation is much more fluid.

I'll report back more information once I've simulated 30+ seasons, as well as tested some historical elements.

TomasNL · 06-03-2009, 11:33 AM

Why are there no real 2009 player foto's and team logo's displayed?

Raidergoo · 06-03-2009, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TomasNL

Why are there no real 2009 player foto's and team logo's displayed?

That data is copyright and trademarked by MLB. It will never be included in the shipped version.

A modder will provide that data.

Ghetto Anthony · 06-03-2009, 11:36 AM

First impressions? GREAT RELEASE. Enough mirrors to go around. I'm getting top speed with my download.

Much better than last year. Great job guys.

06-03-2009, 10:54 AM	#1
Braylin Bat Boy Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 13	First impressions! Just started my DL but will have to wait 6 hours to play. Any first impressions would be greatly appreciated for those of us less fortunate to have to wait a bit.

06-03-2009, 10:58 AM	#4
Bobbuttons Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Picturesque Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio Posts: 3,705	[airplane 2) I'm sorry, I don't do impressions. My training is in psychiatry. [/airplane 2] __________________ 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!

06-03-2009, 11:15 AM	#7
Neags23 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,577	Very initial impressions... I LOVE the new skin. The graphics, everything. Looks great. I'm disappointed, though, to see the same quotes in the loading screen from the last version. Small thing, but all new quotes/trivia/game tips/whatever would go a long way to improving the new game feel. More impressions to follow... __________________ GM Havana Sugar Kings, World Baseball League - 2000, 2003, 2005 WBL Champions Former GM Washburn Sea Wolves Dog Days Baseball - 1981 & 1986 Kennel Cup Champions

06-03-2009, 11:22 AM	#11
blade813 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 71	Opening screen looks nice indeed ... although Turner Field might have gave it just a little more dazzle !! __________________ World Series 2011 Rays vs Braves !

06-03-2009, 10:55 AM	#2
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,739	I love the game!

06-03-2009, 10:56 AM	#3
jjmjgnx Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 22	I'm big on graphics and I LOVE the little team logos on the standings screen. Makes the game look very high end. Great job on the game so far. Except for the background image.

06-03-2009, 11:09 AM	#6
GMahler Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 43	Is the manual only available online? If so, can it be saved?

06-03-2009, 11:17 AM	#8
kcroyalgm All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 634	I love how it downloads so slowly. Keeps the anticipation level very high. When it finishes, maybe I'll install it.

06-03-2009, 11:24 AM	#13
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,741	Believe it or not, we used Deja Bru's file (with permission) as the basis for the hints file. Then we supplemented it with even more hints.

06-03-2009, 11:27 AM	#17
fredandres Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 111	CPU: G5 1.8Ghz PowerPC Memory: 4 GB System: Mac OS X 10.5.7 First Impressions (without running intensive simulations) Initial game load time is consistent with all previous OOTP offerings. While the typical OOTP Developments graphically heavy interface isn't to my preference, the user interface is noticeable faster than in previous versions. Delays no longer exist between pages and navigation is much more fluid. I'll report back more information once I've simulated 30+ seasons, as well as tested some historical elements.

06-03-2009, 11:33 AM	#18
TomasNL Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Netherlands Posts: 91	Why are there no real 2009 player foto's and team logo's displayed?

06-03-2009, 11:36 AM	#20
Ghetto Anthony Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 113	First impressions? GREAT RELEASE. Enough mirrors to go around. I'm getting top speed with my download. Much better than last year. Great job guys.