OOTP 10 - Preorder now and save $10 + get the game 2 days early! - Page 2

chimanbj · 02-19-2009, 12:12 PM

I want to pre-order..I really do. But considering that I can't get the latest patch to work on either of my machines, I'm very hesitant.

My question is, if I pre-order, and then find out that I can't get the game to work, will I be able to get a full refund?

Markus Heinsohn · 02-19-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chimanbj

I want to pre-order..I really do. But considering that I can't get the latest patch to work on either of my machines, I'm very hesitant.

My question is, if I pre-order, and then find out that I can't get the game to work, will I be able to get a full refund?

Yes, that is no problem!

pseudofool · 02-19-2009, 12:19 PM

So release in Spring 2009 means May 21st I take it?

PotatoPeeler · 02-19-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

It will be cross-platform between Mac and Linux. And once we have found a valid copy protection solution for the PC, we'll offer those who bought OOTP 10 vie eLicense a free PISD license for PC, Mac and Linux.

But that is no promise. We'll do our best though.

Just to clarify, if I buy the game for Mac and I want to put it on my PC, I'll either need to spend another $30 or I'll need to wait to see if you actually find a better licensing scheme? Why can't you use PISD for all three platforms?

Cardinal Rule · 02-19-2009, 12:28 PM

Kudos Markus and team!

This version looks promising - the pitch ratings feature has me very intrigued, and I also like the looks of the new skin.

Way to go!

Markus Heinsohn · 02-19-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PotatoPeeler

Just to clarify, if I buy the game for Mac and I want to put it on my PC, I'll either need to spend another $30 or I'll need to wait to see if you actually find a better licensing scheme? Why can't you use PISD for all three platforms?

Because of copy protection issues. We cannot afford to have OOTP for the PC get hacked, and eLicense offers a very secure system. Until we find an equally safe method for the PISD OOTP licensing we will stay with elicense.

Matchstick · 02-19-2009, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

It will be cross-platform between Mac and Linux. And once we have found a valid copy protection solution for the PC, we'll offer those who bought OOTP 10 vie eLicense a free PISD license for PC, Mac and Linux.

But that is no promise. We'll do our best though.

Argh.

So we still can't, as far as we know, run on both a PC and Mac without buying the game twice. We might be able to do so, at an unspecified time, but no guarantees.

Augh.

Lou Wuerfelball · 02-19-2009, 12:34 PM

Will you be able to disable playoffs in this version? For example, single league, 12 teams, no divisions. I want the team that ends the season with the best record to be the champion. No playoffs. No ties for second resulting in a forced extra game, that you can't delete. I am probably the only one concerned with this, but it will be a deciding factor when it comes to purchasing v10. (by the way, Markus, please look at this as compliment, as it shows how happy I am with v9)

PotatoPeeler · 02-19-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Because of copy protection issues. We cannot afford to have OOTP for the PC get hacked, and eLicense offers a very secure system. Until we find an equally safe method for the PISD OOTP licensing we will stay with elicense.

Hmm... okay. So what happens if I buy a PC and a Mac version of the game and you find a valid protection system? Will I be credited for the Mac version or just get an additional license of the game?

phightin · 02-19-2009, 12:38 PM

with the new features of the game will it still offer the option of loading a previous versions of the game you're playing? i.e. will ottp 9 games be playable for it?

gord · 02-19-2009, 12:38 PM

All of the new features sound most excellent! Definitely pre-ordering.

CHOWDERHEAD · 02-19-2009, 12:41 PM

Wow - good stuff.

Neags23 · 02-19-2009, 12:46 PM

I'm most impressed with the 'widgets' idea. That's going to rock (I hope)!

I'm also impressed with the new pitching system. It looks like Stuff/Movement/Control are staying, though. Wonder how that will work. Do pitch ratings drive the Stuff/Movement/Control ratings?

No mention of further implementation of LGO's playoff model. Can we expect to see bye's this year?

Definitely going to preorder, though. This looks great!

TMKUTGW!

bababui · 02-19-2009, 12:46 PM

Markus..I could kiss you for the Inaugural Draft Budget feature. Going down the list of new features, its amazing that you listened to the community. Amazing job!! I wish you could take over SI too!!

Will the blue skin still be available?

Neags23 · 02-19-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

Will the blue skin still be available?

It did say that it will ship with four skins, so I'm willing to bet the blue one will be there.

I have to say, I kinda like the edgy black look, though. But then, I liked the new one for OOTP 9 for about 3 weeks and then switched back to the Blue. So we'll see.

artod4789 · 02-19-2009, 12:55 PM

I'm in agreement with the mac/pc thing. I'm not paying twice for the same thing. So that's too bad.

Did OOTP 9 have a world baseball classic type mode in it? If not, will 10? I definitely want something like that to play with so that players on my teams roster might get injured or something during that for the regular season.

bababui · 02-19-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Neags23

It did say that it will ship with four skins, so I'm willing to bet the blue one will be there.

I have to say, I kinda like the edgy black look, though. But then, I liked the new one for OOTP 9 for about 3 weeks and then switched back to the Blue. So we'll see.

Thanks Neags. I guess in my excitement, I missed that.

SI used the widgets thing for FM/WWSM 2009. If anyone wants a sneak preview of what they will be like, may I suggest dling the demo of that game?

Kuttner · 02-19-2009, 12:58 PM

Great news. Widgets, pitching and skins, oh my!
And that logo for 10 (X) is sweet.

MB.Pelicans · 02-19-2009, 12:59 PM

What an interesting set of changes

I remember back when I first found text sims, after giving up on the arcade style games, it was PureSim I found first. I casually would make a list of things that I wish the game had, it was well into the hundreds. Then I came across OOTP 8, the list dropped dramatically but was still well into the 40's. Now here we arrive, at the doorstep of OOTP 10, and just going off the list in the email, my want list, for my absolutely perfect baseball simulation game is now down to only 17 more items.

Markus, if you happen to read this, I would love to share my list with you and see if you can sneak a few more into this release

westendcards · 02-19-2009, 01:11 PM

Features sound great. I love the individual pitch ratings and think generating ratings from statistics will be much easier for those of us who like to play with real historical rosters. Also Minor League DL is a big plus. One question, was there any changes to spring training allowing non-roster invitees?

Thanks again.

02-19-2009, 12:12 PM	#21
chimanbj All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 786	I want to pre-order..I really do. But considering that I can't get the latest patch to work on either of my machines, I'm very hesitant. My question is, if I pre-order, and then find out that I can't get the game to work, will I be able to get a full refund? __________________ People ask if I'm a Cubs or White Sox fan...I tell them, proudly, I'm a Phillies Phan!

02-19-2009, 12:28 PM	#25
Cardinal Rule All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Omaha Posts: 1,199	Kudos Markus and team! This version looks promising - the pitch ratings feature has me very intrigued, and I also like the looks of the new skin. Way to go! __________________ "Go Crazy Folks!" Jack Buck

02-19-2009, 12:34 PM	#28
Lou Wuerfelball Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 116	Will you be able to disable playoffs in this version? For example, single league, 12 teams, no divisions. I want the team that ends the season with the best record to be the champion. No playoffs. No ties for second resulting in a forced extra game, that you can't delete. I am probably the only one concerned with this, but it will be a deciding factor when it comes to purchasing v10. (by the way, Markus, please look at this as compliment, as it shows how happy I am with v9) Last edited by Lou Wuerfelball; 02-19-2009 at 12:41 PM.

02-19-2009, 12:41 PM	#32
CHOWDERHEAD Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Omaha - Home of the College World Series! Posts: 2,850	Wow - good stuff. __________________ Life is Good!

02-19-2009, 12:46 PM	#33
Neags23 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,576	I'm most impressed with the 'widgets' idea. That's going to rock (I hope)! I'm also impressed with the new pitching system. It looks like Stuff/Movement/Control are staying, though. Wonder how that will work. Do pitch ratings drive the Stuff/Movement/Control ratings? No mention of further implementation of LGO's playoff model. Can we expect to see bye's this year? Definitely going to preorder, though. This looks great! TMKUTGW! __________________ Former GM Washburn Sea Wolves Dog Days Baseball 1981 & 1986 Kennel Cup Champions!

02-19-2009, 12:19 PM	#23
pseudofool Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 232	So release in Spring 2009 means May 21st I take it?

02-19-2009, 12:38 PM	#30
phightin All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 578	with the new features of the game will it still offer the option of loading a previous versions of the game you're playing? i.e. will ottp 9 games be playable for it?

02-19-2009, 12:38 PM	#31
gord Major Leagues Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 350	All of the new features sound most excellent! Definitely pre-ordering.

02-19-2009, 12:55 PM	#36
artod4789 Bat Boy Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 11	I'm in agreement with the mac/pc thing. I'm not paying twice for the same thing. So that's too bad. Did OOTP 9 have a world baseball classic type mode in it? If not, will 10? I definitely want something like that to play with so that players on my teams roster might get injured or something during that for the regular season.

02-19-2009, 12:58 PM	#38
Kuttner Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arlington, MA Posts: 279	Great news. Widgets, pitching and skins, oh my! And that logo for 10 (X) is sweet. __________________ Baseball Haiku: The Best Haiku Ever Written About the Game

02-19-2009, 12:59 PM	#39
MB.Pelicans Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 228	What an interesting set of changes I remember back when I first found text sims, after giving up on the arcade style games, it was PureSim I found first. I casually would make a list of things that I wish the game had, it was well into the hundreds. Then I came across OOTP 8, the list dropped dramatically but was still well into the 40's. Now here we arrive, at the doorstep of OOTP 10, and just going off the list in the email, my want list, for my absolutely perfect baseball simulation game is now down to only 17 more items. Markus, if you happen to read this, I would love to share my list with you and see if you can sneak a few more into this release

02-19-2009, 01:11 PM	#40
westendcards All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 540	Features sound great. I love the individual pitch ratings and think generating ratings from statistics will be much easier for those of us who like to play with real historical rosters. Also Minor League DL is a big plus. One question, was there any changes to spring training allowing non-roster invitees? Thanks again.