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PSUColonel · 12-23-2015, 04:23 PM

Now that we are several versions removed from this discussion, I thought it would be fun to ressurect this old thread. I have both OOTP 16 and FM 2016, and I have to say they are simply both great sports sims. Not sure I am able to choose one or the other. OOTP's AI has grown by leaps and bounds and it's gameplay is second to none. The interface still feels a bit more clunky than Fm's, and I still think there are a lot of details OOTP can add, but it is a real great game.

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ml#post3965160

NoOne · 12-23-2015, 04:52 PM

soccer is for puffs.

LoL, JK.

i don't like soccer, so i can't enjoy that game. it definitely looks more refined, but that's just based on asthetics. i am more about function. without playing it i can't comment much.

i don't think it's comparing apples to apples though. with all due respect, ootp seems a bit more of a 'grassroots' operation with less resources, but i could be wrong. i can only assume it's easier to simulate a baseball game vs. a more fluid sport like soccer or hockey. even footbal is broken down into 5-10second plays for the most part, it's not seamless action like hockey or soccer.

Basebrah · 12-23-2015, 07:14 PM

What I just wrote on the old thread-

The only two sport sims I play these days. I love FM and would love to see team talks and media, player and agent interaction in OOTP. Team morale is such a big part of managing and FM just nailed it.

PSUColonel · 12-23-2015, 07:24 PM

I have to say, the AI and scouting system in FM has really improved also, and frankly blows me away!

TheMaus2 · 12-24-2015, 10:08 PM

OOTP, because they have an easier interface for fictional leagues. (P.S., If there is a 162 game 30 team league template for FM, I'm totally buying it.)

TheMaus2 · 12-24-2015, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoOne

soccer is for puffs.

LoL, JK.

i don't like soccer, so i can't enjoy that game. it definitely looks more refined, but that's just based on asthetics. i am more about function. without playing it i can't comment much.

i don't think it's comparing apples to apples though. with all due respect, ootp seems a bit more of a 'grassroots' operation with less resources, but i could be wrong. i can only assume it's easier to simulate a baseball game vs. a more fluid sport like soccer or hockey. even footbal is broken down into 5-10second plays for the most part, it's not seamless action like hockey or soccer.

Another Sports fan who has not felt the complete experience of soccer/football (I call football 'handegg' these days)

12-23-2015, 04:23 PM	#1
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,988 Blog Entries: 37	Old Thread Now that we are several versions removed from this discussion, I thought it would be fun to ressurect this old thread. I have both OOTP 16 and FM 2016, and I have to say they are simply both great sports sims. Not sure I am able to choose one or the other. OOTP's AI has grown by leaps and bounds and it's gameplay is second to none. The interface still feels a bit more clunky than Fm's, and I still think there are a lot of details OOTP can add, but it is a real great game. http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ml#post3965160

12-23-2015, 04:52 PM	#2
NoOne Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 7,167	soccer is for puffs. LoL, JK. i don't like soccer, so i can't enjoy that game. it definitely looks more refined, but that's just based on asthetics. i am more about function. without playing it i can't comment much. i don't think it's comparing apples to apples though. with all due respect, ootp seems a bit more of a 'grassroots' operation with less resources, but i could be wrong. i can only assume it's easier to simulate a baseball game vs. a more fluid sport like soccer or hockey. even footbal is broken down into 5-10second plays for the most part, it's not seamless action like hockey or soccer. Last edited by NoOne; 12-23-2015 at 04:56 PM.

12-23-2015, 07:14 PM	#3
Basebrah Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 124	What I just wrote on the old thread- The only two sport sims I play these days. I love FM and would love to see team talks and media, player and agent interaction in OOTP. Team morale is such a big part of managing and FM just nailed it. __________________ "I don't always play video games, but when I do, I prefer OOTP."

12-24-2015, 10:08 PM	#5
TheMaus2 All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The OOTP Forums. Always. Posts: 1,949 Blog Entries: 16	OOTP, because they have an easier interface for fictional leagues. (P.S., If there is a 162 game 30 team league template for FM, I'm totally buying it.) __________________ I write a monthly newsletter on the Food Baseball Association. I also listen to music no one's ever heard of in hopes of looking cool and alternative.

12-23-2015, 07:24 PM	#4
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,988 Blog Entries: 37	I have to say, the AI and scouting system in FM has really improved also, and frankly blows me away!