The OOTP 16 announcement thread - Page 3

Orioles1966 · 01-23-2015, 09:22 AM

Will rescheduled games from rainouts have straight doubleheaders along with day/night doubleheaders or will they be rescheduled when both teams have the same off day?

Will it be possible for the LA Dodgers(or fictional LA teams) home games along with teams that play in domed stadiums have rain outs?

BIG17EASY · 01-23-2015, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rpriske

Yes. Confirmed in another thread.

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

OK, thanks. Still getting caught up on all the chatter surrounding the new version.

Markus Heinsohn · 01-23-2015, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Orioles1966

Will rescheduled games from rainouts have straight doubleheaders along with day/night doubleheaders or will they be rescheduled when both teams have the same off day?

Will it be possible for the LA Dodgers(or fictional LA teams) home games along with teams that play in domed stadiums have rain outs?

Rescheduling follows the real life guidelines. So first it tries for a proper double-header (same home team), then a common off-day, then a double-header with the home team ignored and then it schedules it after the season if necessary.

Teams in domed stadiums do not have rain-outs.

NYY #23 · 01-23-2015, 09:29 AM

While I was already looking forward to 16 I'm really excited about the playoff coverage and leaderboards, hall of fame additions, and more awards. A pretty Opening Day release is also a big plus.

Hopefully the MLB license will bring in lots of new customers. In my opinion losing drug suspensions, which I always turn off, is a small price to pay.

Orioles1966 · 01-23-2015, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Rescheduling follows the real life guidelines. So first it tries for a proper double-header (same home team), then a common off-day, then a double-header with the home team ignored and then it schedules it after the season if necessary.

Teams in domed stadiums do not have rain-outs.

Leaky roof??? Astros had a game rained out back in the 1970's because of rain plus a series was rained out because of a Hurricane in the area a few years ago. They played a home game or two in Milwaukee.

dave1927p · 01-23-2015, 09:42 AM

This appears to be the most appealing new features list i've seen in a quite some time. Well done!

BIG17EASY · 01-23-2015, 09:47 AM

For Pete's sake, Markus! I was going to wait to buy 16 til the All-Star break because I'm so deep into my 15 quickstart and fictional league that I didn't think I'd need to upgrade from 15 immediately. Then I read the release notes this morning and that plan flew right out the window!

DCHepler25 · 01-23-2015, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG17EASY

For Pete's sake, Markus! I was going to wait to buy 16 til the All-Star break because I'm so deep into my 15 quickstart and fictional league that I didn't think I'd need to upgrade from 15 immediately. Then I read the release notes this morning and that plan flew right out the window!

Now in addition to OOTP 16, you have to buy a new window.

Hoiles · 01-23-2015, 09:55 AM

Very nice list of little features that will have a noticeable effect on gameplay (independent leagues, GM only mode, finances, hall of fame voting). Looking forward to March!

jollyschwa · 01-23-2015, 09:58 AM

I haven't played OOTP or bought a new version since 10. I wasn't planning on buying 16 at all. I figured I might as well save $20 and just get 15. Then I read this...

New play modes (Manager only, GM only, and GM + Manager), so you can decide exactly how you'd like to run your team
Recoded All-Star Game features with real voting (including online league support)
Realistic OOTP Hall of Fame selection process, including simulated voting and new stats like JAWS, HoF Standards, Black & Grey Ink Tests
More player awards, for example Most Valuable Player, Playoff Series MVPs, best hitters by position and Reliever of the Year
Better playoff history tracking, including career playoff stats for all real players in the database and playoff leaderboards

The added HOF stuff only is worth the extra $20!

Thanks!

The Wolf · 01-23-2015, 10:03 AM

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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).

Come on, Rusty, be excited with the rest of us!

eriqjaffe · 01-23-2015, 10:15 AM

I am surprisingly excited about the alternate currencies.

xydra · 01-23-2015, 10:21 AM

Awesome news! Didn't get to see all the features. Now that I have and I'm uber excited. New Coaching personalities is a great add.

sharkmgs · 01-23-2015, 10:22 AM

I usually wait until the All-Star break sale to buy my every-other-year copy of OOTP. But this looks amazing, you'll be getting my money on the next payday!

philthepat · 01-23-2015, 10:24 AM

Completed my pre-order. Best money I ever spend every year!

Congrats on the MLB license, and also congrats on the early release! Very excited about it now, roll on March!

Westheim · 01-23-2015, 10:34 AM

Count me as interested.

Sadly, no flashy new accounting screenshots to make this accountant all giddy.

Markus Heinsohn · 01-23-2015, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Westheim

Count me as interested.

Sadly, no flashy new accounting screenshots to make this accountant all giddy.

We'll show that next week

jpeters1734 · 01-23-2015, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

We'll show that next week

Will there be an easy way to add financial growth as the years go by? I like to use the financial co-efficient, but it alters current contracts as well

Raidergoo · 01-23-2015, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

I am surprisingly excited about the alternate currencies.

I am too. I hope the Ghana cedi is one of them.

Riverdome · 01-23-2015, 10:50 AM

I haven't played OOTP for more than an hour since OOTP 9 or 10. With a young family I just don't have the time to put into it. Always a loyal supporter to ensure that Markus and company are still pumping out versions when I have time to play - whenever that might be.

Congrats Markus!

01-23-2015, 09:42 AM	#46
dave1927p FHM Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brantford, ON Posts: 2,888	This appears to be the most appealing new features list i've seen in a quite some time. Well done! __________________ IN 1964 THE LEAFS WON THE STANLEY CUP :: IT'S ALSO THE YEAR THE CANADIAN FLAG WAS DESIGNED...coincidence?

01-23-2015, 09:58 AM	#50
jollyschwa Minors (Single A) Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 64	You just made yourself an extra $20! I haven't played OOTP or bought a new version since 10. I wasn't planning on buying 16 at all. I figured I might as well save $20 and just get 15. Then I read this... New play modes (Manager only, GM only, and GM + Manager), so you can decide exactly how you'd like to run your team Recoded All-Star Game features with real voting (including online league support) Realistic OOTP Hall of Fame selection process, including simulated voting and new stats like JAWS, HoF Standards, Black & Grey Ink Tests More player awards, for example Most Valuable Player, Playoff Series MVPs, best hitters by position and Reliever of the Year Better playoff history tracking, including career playoff stats for all real players in the database and playoff leaderboards The added HOF stuff only is worth the extra $20! Thanks!

01-23-2015, 10:15 AM	#52
eriqjaffe Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Under The Christmas Fish Posts: 7,485	I am surprisingly excited about the alternate currencies. __________________

01-23-2015, 10:34 AM	#56
Westheim Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 11,888	Count me as interested. Sadly, no flashy new accounting screenshots to make this accountant all giddy. __________________ Portland Raccoons, 83 years of excell-.... of baseball: Furballs here! 1983 * 1989 * 1991 * 1992 * 1993 * 1995 * 1996 * 2010 * 2017 * 2018 * 2019 * 2026 * 2028 * 2035 * 2037 * 2044 * 2045 * 2046 * 2047 * 2048 * 2051 * 2054 * 2055 1 OSANAI : 2 POWELL : 7 NOMURA \| RAMOS : 8 REECE : 10 BROWN : 15 HALL : 27 FERNANDEZ : 28 CASAS : 31 CARMONA : 32 WEST : 39 TONER : 46 SAITO Resident Mets Cynic - The Mets from 1962 onwards, here.

01-23-2015, 10:50 AM	#60
Riverdome All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 963	I haven't played OOTP for more than an hour since OOTP 9 or 10. With a young family I just don't have the time to put into it. Always a loyal supporter to ensure that Markus and company are still pumping out versions when I have time to play - whenever that might be. Congrats Markus! __________________ I was at the first OOTP Conference, where were you?..........

01-23-2015, 09:22 AM	#41
Orioles1966 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,869	Will rescheduled games from rainouts have straight doubleheaders along with day/night doubleheaders or will they be rescheduled when both teams have the same off day? Will it be possible for the LA Dodgers(or fictional LA teams) home games along with teams that play in domed stadiums have rain outs?

01-23-2015, 09:29 AM	#44
NYY #23 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 13,112 Blog Entries: 17	While I was already looking forward to 16 I'm really excited about the playoff coverage and leaderboards, hall of fame additions, and more awards. A pretty Opening Day release is also a big plus. Hopefully the MLB license will bring in lots of new customers. In my opinion losing drug suspensions, which I always turn off, is a small price to pay.

01-23-2015, 09:47 AM	#47
BIG17EASY Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,291	For Pete's sake, Markus! I was going to wait to buy 16 til the All-Star break because I'm so deep into my 15 quickstart and fictional league that I didn't think I'd need to upgrade from 15 immediately. Then I read the release notes this morning and that plan flew right out the window!

01-23-2015, 09:55 AM	#49
Hoiles All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 572	Very nice list of little features that will have a noticeable effect on gameplay (independent leagues, GM only mode, finances, hall of fame voting). Looking forward to March!

01-23-2015, 10:21 AM	#53
xydra Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 26	Awesome news! Didn't get to see all the features. Now that I have and I'm uber excited. New Coaching personalities is a great add.

01-23-2015, 10:22 AM	#54
sharkmgs Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 20	I usually wait until the All-Star break sale to buy my every-other-year copy of OOTP. But this looks amazing, you'll be getting my money on the next payday!

01-23-2015, 10:24 AM	#55
philthepat Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dover, UK Posts: 271	Completed my pre-order. Best money I ever spend every year! Congrats on the MLB license, and also congrats on the early release! Very excited about it now, roll on March!