The OOTP 16 announcement thread - Page 2

Pete Grassi · 01-23-2015, 08:13 AM

Congratulations Markus and crew. As a supporter since V2, I can't express how happy I am for you guys. Your hard work finally paid off. Thanks for endless hours of entertainment.

David Watts · 01-23-2015, 08:15 AM

Manager Mode!!!

DustinthePOWERHOUSE · 01-23-2015, 08:15 AM

I'm so excited about the awards section being revamped with playoff MVP being available and hopefully a more ceremonious awards ceremony for the MVP/other awards. I love that the HOF got more attention as it deserves it and I LOVE the idea of a trophy case for players as I, again, love the ceremonial aspects of the game.

The playoff chase screen I am thrilled to see added as well that's huge!

And I even forgot INDEPENDENT LEAGUES!!!! That is awesome.

Well done OOTP fellas I pre-ordered and to get it in March? Forget about it you gave me an early birthday present!!!

darkcloud4579 · 01-23-2015, 08:15 AM

Congrats to you all for this milestone.

Padreman · 01-23-2015, 08:20 AM

I must say Markus some of these new features will mAke the gaming experience more enjoyable thanks

Pete Grassi · 01-23-2015, 08:22 AM

And how could the pending Android release of IOOTP (Now MLB Manager) get overlooked in this thread!?!

HerbertMcHoover · 01-23-2015, 08:25 AM

Thanks for your tireless work. Glad that this game is coming in before the season starts.

The new coaches system and awards are going to be the big reasons to buy this year. The license is nice, the trophy case seems awesome and advanced team finances are also nice new adds. Great job again. Thanks for making such a polished product.

rpriske · 01-23-2015, 08:28 AM

Well it is the second year in a row that the BIG announcement hasn't been something I see as an improvement to the game (in fact this year it is a negative, albeit a very minor one) but as usual the many smaller announcements make the game well worth buying.

FlipCup · 01-23-2015, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rpriske

Well it is the second year in a row that the BIG announcement hasn't been something I see as an improvement to the game (in fact this year it is a negative, albeit a very minor one) but as usual the many smaller announcements make the game well worth buying.

I think with the new MLB License, it will open up the exposure to the game even more allowing for larger possibilities. I understand some people may not see it as a significant improvement as it could have always been modded in but it may help bring other features in for the future. I hope :-)

ryanivr · 01-23-2015, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpriske

Well it is the second year in a row that the BIG announcement hasn't been something I see as an improvement to the game (in fact this year it is a negative, albeit a very minor one) but as usual the many smaller announcements make the game well worth buying.

If you consider the long-term implications, it's a huge positive even if you don't spend one minute in an MLB game.

Cryomaniac · 01-23-2015, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by FlipCup

I think with the new MLB License, it will open up the exposure to the game even more allowing for larger possibilities. I understand some people may not see it as a significant improvement as it could have always been modded in but it may help bring other features in for the future. I hope :-)

Indeed. It has the potential to grow the market of the game quite dramatically.

rpriske · 01-23-2015, 08:45 AM

Actually I play only MLB games and this is adding nothing I don't already have and taking away something I currently have (drug suspensions).

I am not saying OOTP is wrong to do this. I don't blame them one bit for doing it.

But much like the (slow) move to more graphics, it adds nothing to actual gameplay.

Again, though, there is lots in this announcement that DOES add to actual gameplay, so you take the bad with the good and still end up with a great game.

pjh5165 · 01-23-2015, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by r0nster

I am excited to say the least and tonight I shall pre-order it. OOTP16 is looking to be a wonderful one I love all the new additions. One quick question will we still be able to move our game from OOTP15 to 16 ??

The screenshot has an "import ootp15 game" option so it looks good

Pete Grassi · 01-23-2015, 09:02 AM

Well, didn't take long for the first negative post to pop up. I love the internet!

BIG17EASY · 01-23-2015, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Cryomaniac

Indeed. It has the potential to grow the market of the game quite dramatically.

Which, in turn, should lead to more revenue for Markus. And we've already seen his willingness to hire people as the game grows, so it's logical to think that the bigger market may lead to more programmers, which may lead to some of the suggestions people have made finally being added to the game in coming years. A win-win, if this is what ultimately happens.

BIG17EASY · 01-23-2015, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpriske

Actually I play only MLB games and this is adding nothing I don't already have and taking away something I currently have (drug suspensions).

I apologize for asking without having read the full announcement or all the threads since the announcement, but do we know 100 percent for certain that drug suspensions are now gone?

Markus Heinsohn · 01-23-2015, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r0nster

One quick question will we still be able to move our game from OOTP15 to 16 ??

Yes

Markus Heinsohn · 01-23-2015, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big17easy

which, in turn, should lead to more revenue for markus. And we've already seen his willingness to hire people as the game grows, so it's logical to think that the bigger market may lead to more programmers, which may lead to some of the suggestions people have made finally being added to the game in coming years. A win-win, if this is what ultimately happens.

100%

rpriske · 01-23-2015, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG17EASY

I apologize for asking without having read the full announcement or all the threads since the announcement, but do we know 100 percent for certain that drug suspensions are now gone?

Yes. Confirmed in another thread.

Though only in MLB-related games so they are still there for those who play fictional and want them.

David Watts · 01-23-2015, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG17EASY

I apologize for asking without having read the full announcement or all the threads since the announcement, but do we know 100 percent for certain that drug suspensions are now gone?

Markus said for MLB games yes, fictional no.

01-23-2015, 08:15 AM	#23
DustinthePOWERHOUSE All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 871	I'm so excited about the awards section being revamped with playoff MVP being available and hopefully a more ceremonious awards ceremony for the MVP/other awards. I love that the HOF got more attention as it deserves it and I LOVE the idea of a trophy case for players as I, again, love the ceremonial aspects of the game. The playoff chase screen I am thrilled to see added as well that's huge! And I even forgot INDEPENDENT LEAGUES!!!! That is awesome. Well done OOTP fellas I pre-ordered and to get it in March? Forget about it you gave me an early birthday present!!! __________________ Shootin' at the walls of heartache, BANG BANG, I am THE WARRIOR! "It's hard to be humble when you're as great as I am"- Ali Wladimir Klitschko will DESTROY you. Last edited by DustinthePOWERHOUSE; 01-23-2015 at 08:18 AM.

01-23-2015, 08:15 AM	#24
darkcloud4579 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 8,308 Blog Entries: 32	Congrats to you all for this milestone. __________________ Godfather of Fast-Sim OOTP My Mods: GMExcel 24 Major League Women's Baseball (OOTP24) quickstart Indian Premier League \| 300+ years of baseball quickstart \| Expatriate League quickstart \| Off-Field Injuries Update \| Women's Name File for OOTP \| My (outdated) market calculator & financial spreadsheets

01-23-2015, 08:20 AM	#25
Padreman Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (formally San Diego, CA.) Posts: 4,140 Blog Entries: 1	I must say Markus some of these new features will mAke the gaming experience more enjoyable thanks __________________ Chargers= Despicable Traitors Last edited by Padreman; 01-23-2015 at 09:43 AM.

01-23-2015, 08:28 AM	#28
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	Well it is the second year in a row that the BIG announcement hasn't been something I see as an improvement to the game (in fact this year it is a negative, albeit a very minor one) but as usual the many smaller announcements make the game well worth buying. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-23-2015, 08:45 AM	#32
rpriske Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Spencerville, ON, Canada Posts: 23,988 Blog Entries: 1	Actually I play only MLB games and this is adding nothing I don't already have and taking away something I currently have (drug suspensions). I am not saying OOTP is wrong to do this. I don't blame them one bit for doing it. But much like the (slow) move to more graphics, it adds nothing to actual gameplay. Again, though, there is lots in this announcement that DOES add to actual gameplay, so you take the bad with the good and still end up with a great game. __________________ Rusty Priske Poet, Canadian, Baseball Fan ````````````````````````````````````````

01-23-2015, 08:13 AM	#21
Pete Grassi Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 386	Congratulations Markus and crew. As a supporter since V2, I can't express how happy I am for you guys. Your hard work finally paid off. Thanks for endless hours of entertainment.

01-23-2015, 08:15 AM	#22
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 8,880	Manager Mode!!!

01-23-2015, 08:22 AM	#26
Pete Grassi Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 386	And how could the pending Android release of IOOTP (Now MLB Manager) get overlooked in this thread!?!

01-23-2015, 08:25 AM	#27
HerbertMcHoover Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 233	Thanks for your tireless work. Glad that this game is coming in before the season starts. The new coaches system and awards are going to be the big reasons to buy this year. The license is nice, the trophy case seems awesome and advanced team finances are also nice new adds. Great job again. Thanks for making such a polished product.

01-23-2015, 09:02 AM	#34
Pete Grassi Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 386	Well, didn't take long for the first negative post to pop up. I love the internet!