OOTP 17 feature idea: Historical exhibition game

Markus Heinsohn · 01-29-2016, 04:08 AM

Update February 3rd: I have decided to implement this feature for OOTP 17, including the ability to play out an entire series.

Hey folks,

I am currently thinking about coding a new feature for OOTP 17 which I'd quite like, but I'm not sure if it's worth the effort.

How about an "Historical Exhibition Game" feature, available directly from the start screen of the game. Essentially, this would open a dialog where you can select any two teams from MLB history to play against each other for an exhibition game. No fuss, no need to create a new league, simply select the teams, play the game, check the box scores, and get back to the start screen.

Would you use it?

Cheers,
Markus

doors11 · 01-29-2016, 05:20 AM

yes and i would love it

01-29-2016, 05:28 AM

I like this idea too. It would be very appealing for many players who aren't ready right now to commit themselves to the long career. It also would be good for people who just want to sim the game (and write the results of the simulation on the blog).

One thought: maybe it would be better to make it as a series of games? It would be like a mini-World Series.

David Watts · 01-29-2016, 06:56 AM

Yes yes yes yes......you know why.....this would be a huge step towards the creation of a TOURNAMENT MODE!!!!!! At least something like what you just mentioned would allow for us to manually play tournaments. Please please please add a tournament mode

Peregrine · 01-29-2016, 07:49 AM

I love this idea - random matchups of historical teams would be a hoot. Also as David Watts mentioned, doing tournaments like finding the best team one franchise ever had would be fun too.

Padreman · 01-29-2016, 08:14 AM

People been talking about this for years so yes.

On a sidenote I wonder who the five community members that voted "no"

DustinthePOWERHOUSE · 01-29-2016, 08:17 AM

I think it's a fantastic idea and I would definitely play it.

MorseMoose · 01-29-2016, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Hey folks,

I am currently thinking about coding a new feature for OOTP 17 which I'd quite like, but I'm not sure if it's worth the effort.

How about an "Historical Exhibition Game" feature, available directly from the start screen of the game. Essentially, this would open a dialog where you can select any two teams from MLB history to play against each other for an exhibition game. No fuss, no need to create a new league, simply select the teams, play the game, check the box scores, and get back to the start screen.

Would you use it?

Cheers,
Markus

I'd personally like it for all modes, and if in a league mode, I'd keep track of Exhibition stats.

Could also allow injuries to happen. Also help out your future PR guy in "predicting" the World Series playoffs.

RchW · 01-29-2016, 08:30 AM

I'm the sixth and my opinion is just as relevant as any name-caller.

rjl518 · 01-29-2016, 08:33 AM

just do it and it will be awesome..

and still improve the damned trade AI anyway...lol

Déjà Bru · 01-29-2016, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Hey folks,

I am currently thinking about coding a new feature for OOTP 17 which I'd quite like, but I'm not sure if it's worth the effort.

How about an "Historical Exhibition Game" feature, available directly from the start screen of the game. Essentially, this would open a dialog where you can select any two teams from MLB history to play against each other for an exhibition game. No fuss, no need to create a new league, simply select the teams, play the game, check the box scores, and get back to the start screen.

Would you use it?

Cheers,
Markus

In my opinion, it's very much worth your effort.

Padreman · 01-29-2016, 08:41 AM

Honestly I can't understand why anybody would vote no for this. If you're going to vote no at least give your argument of why not because this feature will enhance the game

jpeters1734 · 01-29-2016, 09:15 AM

Rich votes no to everything lol. I personally wouldn't use this, but I see value to it.

skunkle333 · 01-29-2016, 09:20 AM

That is a splendid idea. Would be neat if it could be expanded to a 4 out of 7 World Series play.

Raidergoo · 01-29-2016, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skunkle333

That is a splendid idea. Would be neat if it could be expanded to a 4 out of 7 World Series play.

World Series mode. Neat!

Roy Tucker · 01-29-2016, 09:50 AM

Not only is this a great idea for historical leagues, but I think it could be fun for fictional leagues, matching up the best fictional teams in your leagues history or even one step further matching up your best fictional teams against historical teams as well.

Orcin · 01-29-2016, 09:50 AM

The question was, "Would you use it?" not "Would anyone use it?" The people who voted no would not use it. Seems pretty simple to me.

Bluenoser · 01-29-2016, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Padreman

Honestly I can't understand why anybody would vote no for this. If you're going to vote no at least give your argument of why not because this feature will enhance the game

I can understand why people would vote no. (I voted yes btw)

The way the question is presented makes it sound like a trade off.

Add this feature or fix the trade AI.

I'd love to see this feature in the game, but not at the expense of an improved trade AI.

Padreman · 01-29-2016, 10:00 AM

Markus is wondering if it's even worth his time to coded into the game so if enough people say no then it's not going to be worth his time to put it in there

HerbertMcHoover · 01-29-2016, 10:22 AM

Wow, I haven't even thought of that, but that is a good idea. Just imagine the 1994 Expos and 1994 Yankees or 2003 Red Sox and 2003 Cubs.

View Poll Results: Would you use the historical exhibition game feature?
Yes, great idea, I'd use it!	115	57.21%
Nope, waste of time, improve the damned trade AI instead.	86	42.79%
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01-29-2016, 04:08 AM	#1
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,739	OOTP 17 feature idea: Historical exhibition game Update February 3rd: I have decided to implement this feature for OOTP 17, including the ability to play out an entire series. Hey folks, I am currently thinking about coding a new feature for OOTP 17 which I'd quite like, but I'm not sure if it's worth the effort. How about an "Historical Exhibition Game" feature, available directly from the start screen of the game. Essentially, this would open a dialog where you can select any two teams from MLB history to play against each other for an exhibition game. No fuss, no need to create a new league, simply select the teams, play the game, check the box scores, and get back to the start screen. Would you use it? Cheers, Markus __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android Last edited by Markus Heinsohn; 02-03-2016 at 04:59 AM.

01-29-2016, 07:49 AM	#5
Peregrine All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cary, North Carolina Posts: 635	I love this idea - random matchups of historical teams would be a hoot. Also as David Watts mentioned, doing tournaments like finding the best team one franchise ever had would be fun too. __________________ The only thing I know about [baseball] strategy is that everything the manager does is crap. Unless it works, in which case he's a button pusher. --Moe Szyslak, the Simpsons Last edited by Peregrine; 01-29-2016 at 07:51 AM.

01-29-2016, 08:14 AM	#6
Padreman Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (formally San Diego, CA.) Posts: 4,140 Blog Entries: 1	People been talking about this for years so yes. On a sidenote I wonder who the five community members that voted "no" __________________ Chargers= Despicable Traitors Last edited by Padreman; 02-02-2016 at 10:38 PM.

01-29-2016, 08:17 AM	#7
DustinthePOWERHOUSE All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 871	I think it's a fantastic idea and I would definitely play it. __________________ 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.

01-29-2016, 05:20 AM	#2
doors11 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Creswell Posts: 631	yes and i would love it

01-29-2016, 05:28 AM	#3
dmytron Guest Posts: n/a	I like this idea too. It would be very appealing for many players who aren't ready right now to commit themselves to the long career. It also would be good for people who just want to sim the game (and write the results of the simulation on the blog). One thought: maybe it would be better to make it as a series of games? It would be like a mini-World Series.

01-29-2016, 06:56 AM	#4
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 8,881	Yes yes yes yes......you know why.....this would be a huge step towards the creation of a TOURNAMENT MODE!!!!!! At least something like what you just mentioned would allow for us to manually play tournaments. Please please please add a tournament mode

01-29-2016, 08:30 AM	#9
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The big smoke Posts: 15,628	I'm the sixth and my opinion is just as relevant as any name-caller. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

01-29-2016, 08:33 AM	#10
rjl518 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Born in Shea Stadium, lives in LoanDepot Park. Posts: 6,240	just do it and it will be awesome.. and still improve the damned trade AI anyway...lol __________________ My Threads: MLB Project 32 by SFGiants58 "Colon looking for his 1st hit of the year and he DRIVES ONE! Deep left field! Back goes Upton! Back near the wall! ITS OUTTA HERE!!! Bartolo has done it!!! THE IMPOSSIBLE HAS HAPPENED!!! This is one of the great moments in the history of baseball! Bartolo Colon has gone deep!" ---Gary Cohen. (May 7, 2016) (Petco Park) NYM 6 @ SD 3 Last edited by rjl518; 01-30-2016 at 02:04 PM.

01-29-2016, 08:41 AM	#12
Padreman Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (formally San Diego, CA.) Posts: 4,140 Blog Entries: 1	Honestly I can't understand why anybody would vote no for this. If you're going to vote no at least give your argument of why not because this feature will enhance the game __________________ Chargers= Despicable Traitors

01-29-2016, 09:15 AM	#13
jpeters1734 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Juust a bit outside... Posts: 5,623	Rich votes no to everything lol. I personally wouldn't use this, but I see value to it. __________________ "Cannonball Coming!" Go Bucs!! Founder and League Caretaker of the Professional Baseball Circuit, www.probaseballcircuit.com An Un-Official Guide to Minor League Management in OOTP 21 Ratings Scale Conversion Cross-Reference Cheat Sheet

01-29-2016, 09:20 AM	#14
skunkle333 All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2006 Location: St. Louis metro area...IL side. Posts: 643	That is a splendid idea. Would be neat if it could be expanded to a 4 out of 7 World Series play. __________________ Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Adjust accordingly. Don't forget to try PStrickert's great 1959 World Series Quickstart Mod for V12 & V11 !! At Padresfan's site.

01-29-2016, 09:50 AM	#16
Roy Tucker Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 250	Not only is this a great idea for historical leagues, but I think it could be fun for fictional leagues, matching up the best fictional teams in your leagues history or even one step further matching up your best fictional teams against historical teams as well.

01-29-2016, 09:50 AM	#17
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,798	The question was, "Would you use it?" not "Would anyone use it?" The people who voted no would not use it. Seems pretty simple to me.

01-29-2016, 10:00 AM	#19
Padreman Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2013 Location: Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico (formally San Diego, CA.) Posts: 4,140 Blog Entries: 1	Markus is wondering if it's even worth his time to coded into the game so if enough people say no then it's not going to be worth his time to put it in there __________________ Chargers= Despicable Traitors

01-29-2016, 10:22 AM	#20
HerbertMcHoover Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 233	Wow, I haven't even thought of that, but that is a good idea. Just imagine the 1994 Expos and 1994 Yankees or 2003 Red Sox and 2003 Cubs.