An Update on OOTP 15's Current State - Page 2

MikeS21 · 04-14-2014, 11:32 AM

I, too, am pleased with the decision to go ahead and release the game. I need my OOTP fix! Although I am looking forward to seeing what the 3D features will add to the game.

deacon2817 · 04-14-2014, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sandman2575

Good to know there's at least one other OOTPer around here who's as obsessed with WWII as he is with baseball...

As soon as I read "Jorin Guderian" I thought, "hmm, any relation?" The fact that he is related just made my day.

I wouldn't be surprised if many of us are WWII buffs. OOTP is about strategic moves as is the history of WWII.

Marcus 3D is going to be a nice addition but having the game as planned is much more important. Thank you for sticking to your original timing and giving us a great game year after year.

RchW · 04-14-2014, 11:40 AM

This is the right decision. It could also be beneficial to focus on the 3-D outside the normal first release issues.

Caporegime · 04-14-2014, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by sandman2575

Good to know there's at least one other OOTPer around here who's as obsessed with WWII as he is with baseball...

As soon as I read "Jorin Guderian" I thought, "hmm, any relation?" The fact that he is related just made my day.

Obsessed doesn't even begin to explain it. I was going to name my second son "Hearts of Iron II" until my wife threatened to divorce me.

Markus Heinsohn · 04-14-2014, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Caporegime

Obsessed doesn't even begin to explain it. I was going to name my second son "Hearts of Iron II" until my wife threatened to divorce me.

Hehe

Lee · 04-14-2014, 12:34 PM

This game is far and away the best Baseball game on the market and 3D is just icing, that I think most are willing to enjoy as is, until you get the "flavor" right.

Thanks as always for a great product and proud that I have been a supporter since the very first version.

Markus Heinsohn · 04-14-2014, 12:38 PM

Thanks for the friendly repsonse, guys. It really means a lot to us.

JMDurron · 04-14-2014, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by deacon2817

I wouldn't be surprised if many of us are WWII buffs. OOTP is about strategic moves as is the history of WWII.

It's funny, I think I had basically stopped playing PC games between Panzer General 3D Assault and OOTP. Well, aside from the occasional foray into Europa Universalis, of course.

To be on-topic, I completely agree with the "don't make everyone wait because this one feature that actually still works is a little rough around the edges" plan. Good call.

sandman2575 · 04-14-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Caporegime

Obsessed doesn't even begin to explain it. I was going to name my second son "Hearts of Iron II" until my wife threatened to divorce me.

Ha! Funny you mention that, since if there is a game whose development I've been following as closely as OOTP15, it's Hearts of Iron IV. (Sadly, that one's still a year away

)

OK, enough thread derailing from me. If I can wait an excruciating year for HoI4, I can easily wait a few months for 3D to be properly implemented in OOTP15.

Pineywoods OOTPer · 04-14-2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by catcherjul

...OOTP is always pushing the limits and that's why I'll always pay to have this game.

Pushing? More like breaking and redefining on a regular basis.

dward1 · 04-14-2014, 01:08 PM

appreciate the update. I've always been of the mind that I won't use the 3D this year but think that in a year or two, adding in 3D animations will be one of the best things the game has ever done. no big deal that it will be a little choppy this season at all

BigCity · 04-14-2014, 01:20 PM

Can't wait until release

If 3D takes a few weeks more, so be it.

Sweed · 04-14-2014, 01:35 PM

I'll just chime in and agree with everyone else. Releasing the game on schedule is the right call. Markus coming here to let us know is just the "OOTP Dev. way" of doing things. Nothing unusual about it but as always much appreciated.

Three things that have me come back and buy OOTP every year...
It is a great game and the best bang for buck money I spend on entertainment.
The pride the whole OOTP Dev. team takes in creating a quality product.
The way Markus and team communicate with the customers.

And yeah another WWII buff and game player here. It is very cool that a Guderian is a part of the OOTP team.

ootpFox07 · 04-14-2014, 01:56 PM

The 3D not being 100% is not a deal breaker for me at all. I'm excited for the revamped UI, support for widescreen (now that I have widescreen monitor at long last thanks to Mrs. Foxy) and some of the other non-3D tweaks. I'm in it for the season simulation aspect so glad to see the release going out as expected. Thanks to everyone for their continued hard work and dedication to this amazing product.

Donevyn · 04-14-2014, 03:04 PM

I look forward to the 3-D for emersion factor when playing individual games as I do. BUT, OOTP is sooooo much more then that. Thanks for the honesty and straightforward 'state of...'. (as usual!).

Look forward to the release!

Cryomaniac · 04-14-2014, 03:30 PM

What Markus has described as the 3D that's already in the game seems fine to me for a first step anyway. I must admit that past history of "big" additions as a patch is not brilliant *cough*Regions*cough*, but I'm confident that any major 3D related bugs (i/e the ball flight being completely wrong for an outcome or something like that) will be fixed.

texasmame · 04-14-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by philthepat

Not a problem at all in my eyes. Such a huge new feature, its always felt like it will be a continuous work in progress for the next few years as things get added, improved and expanded.

Thank you and everyone who has worked on the game for all your hard work. Cant wait to play on Friday!

^This.

Far better to release and patch than to delay! Can't wait!

JMDurron · 04-14-2014, 04:06 PM

Now, let's make sure everybody keeps in mind that since we KNOW that Markus is going to be patching 3D like a madman for the first few weeks, there may be some more lag than usual when it comes to dealing with the usual grab bag of opening bugs.

We're all quite magnanimous about this until it impacts stuff WE care about, so let's just put that into the backs of our minds today to reduce some angst later.

silvam14 · 04-14-2014, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JMDurron

Now, let's make sure everybody keeps in mind that since we KNOW that Markus is going to be patching 3D like a madman for the first few weeks, there may be some more lag than usual when it comes to dealing with the usual grab bag of opening bugs.

We're all quite magnanimous about this until it impacts stuff WE care about, so let's just put that into the backs of our minds today to reduce some angst later.

I'm pretty sure Markus takes a back seat to most 3d programming and let's Andreas and Jorin handle most. So let's not worry too much about that

Go Tribe · 04-14-2014, 04:59 PM

what's the status of online head to head?.....

04-14-2014, 11:40 AM	#23
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04-14-2014, 12:38 PM	#27
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04-14-2014, 01:56 PM	#34
ootpFox07 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,674	The 3D not being 100% is not a deal breaker for me at all. I'm excited for the revamped UI, support for widescreen (now that I have widescreen monitor at long last thanks to Mrs. Foxy) and some of the other non-3D tweaks. I'm in it for the season simulation aspect so glad to see the release going out as expected. Thanks to everyone for their continued hard work and dedication to this amazing product. __________________ My OOTP Gaming Channels: GamerFox015 YouTube Channel Twitch.tv channel for live sims My OOTP Mods: OOTP Fantasy Leagues - Version 1.1 Build and run Fantasy leagues from your online league! Available for OOTP 21. New Web site

04-14-2014, 03:30 PM	#36
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	What Markus has described as the 3D that's already in the game seems fine to me for a first step anyway. I must admit that past history of "big" additions as a patch is not brilliant coughRegionscough, but I'm confident that any major 3D related bugs (i/e the ball flight being completely wrong for an outcome or something like that) will be fixed. __________________

04-14-2014, 11:32 AM	#21
MikeS21 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 267	I, too, am pleased with the decision to go ahead and release the game. I need my OOTP fix! Although I am looking forward to seeing what the 3D features will add to the game.

04-14-2014, 12:34 PM	#26
Lee Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The Scorched Desert Posts: 4,649	This game is far and away the best Baseball game on the market and 3D is just icing, that I think most are willing to enjoy as is, until you get the "flavor" right. Thanks as always for a great product and proud that I have been a supporter since the very first version.

04-14-2014, 01:08 PM	#31
dward1 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 929	appreciate the update. I've always been of the mind that I won't use the 3D this year but think that in a year or two, adding in 3D animations will be one of the best things the game has ever done. no big deal that it will be a little choppy this season at all

04-14-2014, 01:20 PM	#32
BigCity All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: South Shore, Great Lakes Posts: 1,386	Can't wait until release If 3D takes a few weeks more, so be it.

04-14-2014, 01:35 PM	#33
Sweed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,090 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	I'll just chime in and agree with everyone else. Releasing the game on schedule is the right call. Markus coming here to let us know is just the "OOTP Dev. way" of doing things. Nothing unusual about it but as always much appreciated. Three things that have me come back and buy OOTP every year... It is a great game and the best bang for buck money I spend on entertainment. The pride the whole OOTP Dev. team takes in creating a quality product. The way Markus and team communicate with the customers. And yeah another WWII buff and game player here. It is very cool that a Guderian is a part of the OOTP team.

04-14-2014, 03:04 PM	#35
Donevyn Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UP, WA Posts: 360	I look forward to the 3-D for emersion factor when playing individual games as I do. BUT, OOTP is sooooo much more then that. Thanks for the honesty and straightforward 'state of...'. (as usual!). Look forward to the release!

04-14-2014, 04:06 PM	#38
JMDurron All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,262	Now, let's make sure everybody keeps in mind that since we KNOW that Markus is going to be patching 3D like a madman for the first few weeks, there may be some more lag than usual when it comes to dealing with the usual grab bag of opening bugs. We're all quite magnanimous about this until it impacts stuff WE care about, so let's just put that into the backs of our minds today to reduce some angst later.

04-14-2014, 04:59 PM	#40
Go Tribe All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,534 Infractions: 1/0 (0)	what's the status of online head to head?.....