OOTP goes HOCKEY!!!! - Page 4

BabyLemonade · 10-19-2011, 04:38 AM

Kudos..Great news..Definitely going for it..!

Le Grande Orange · 10-19-2011, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sebastian Palkowski

So yes, the game will be customizable, even if we tackle the topic a bit different.

I wonder what that means...

I just hope that customization in this case doesn't mean simply picking between which existing leagues to use in that hockey universe. Wholly fictional creations as well as historical recreations should be have some presence.

Sebastian Palkowski · 10-19-2011, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

I wonder what that means...

I just hope that customization in this case doesn't mean simply picking between which existing leagues to use in that hockey universe. Wholly fictional creations as well as historical recreations should be have some presence.

No, it does not mean to simply pick existing leagues from a list. I was talking about the way it is presented to the user.

All teams, players, leagues, league rules are fully editable (names, ratings, team market, fan interest, arena quality, league structure, salary cap, salary floor, reputation of league, point system for standings, ...). My point is: the game will not have hard coded data at all, much like OOTP.

deanemj · 10-19-2011, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Sebastian Palkowski

All teams, players, leagues, league rules are fully editable (names, ratings, team market, fan interest, arena quality, league structure, salary cap, salary floor, reputation of league, point system for standings, ...).

And maybe, if I pray to the OOTP gods hard enough, a feature that performs automatic promotion and relegation at the end of a season?

I know, I know, it's too early to talk about specific features.

Sebastian Palkowski · 10-19-2011, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by deanemj

And maybe, if I pray to the OOTP gods hard enough, a feature that performs automatic promotion and relegation at the end of a season?

I know, I know, it's too early to talk about specific features.

I normally don't promise features ... but since automatic promotion/relegation are already implemented I would say it has a pretty good chance to make the initial release version.

Bluenoser · 10-19-2011, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sebastian Palkowski

I normally don't promise features ... but since automatic promotion/relegation are already implemented I would say it has a pretty good chance to make the initial release version.

Like OOTP, will this and other customizeable features all be optional?

When you say "automatic" I hope it isn't something that the user has no choice on?

Malte Schwarz · 10-19-2011, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluenoser

Like OOTP, will this and other customizeable features all be optional?

When you say "automatic" I hope it isn't something that the user has no choice on?

All the customization will be optional. "Automatic" means that the game is able to handle promotion and relegation automatically.

Corsairs · 10-19-2011, 09:16 AM

Since you're online right now, Sebastian, and my post from yesterday got buried, let me re-ask a question about this exciting new project:

Certainly very excited to hear about this new development. Best of luck to you, Sebastian! I am curious to learn if there is a plan for the initial release is to allow fictional dynasty leagues (i.e. develop fictional teams over the course of multiple years)?

Muppetus Galacticus · 10-19-2011, 09:48 AM

There are people over at the Blueline who create up to date rosters for the last version of EHM, so maybe they would be interested in helping out

RoPa · 10-19-2011, 10:34 AM

Fantastic news! I have to pinch myself to see if I'm dreaming!

I'm a long time Hockey sim fan starting with the 1990 Bethesda Softworks Hockey League Simulator.

I'm also a active member over at ehmtheblueline.com.

Sebastian Palkowski · 10-19-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Corsairs

Since you're online right now, Sebastian, and my post from yesterday got buried, let me re-ask a question about this exciting new project:

Certainly very excited to hear about this new development. Best of luck to you, Sebastian! I am curious to learn if there is a plan for the initial release is to allow fictional dynasty leagues (i.e. develop fictional teams over the course of multiple years)?

I try to keep up with all questions and eventually I will answer them all.

Your question is hard to answer for me at this time as I don't want to get hopes up and then let you guys down. Since we make everything editable (much like OOTP) the basics are available but before we add a feature (in this case an interface to build fully fictional worlds) half baked into the game I will keep it back and make it right in version two. But again, that does not rule out the feature for the initial release!

Corsairs · 10-19-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Sebastian Palkowski

I try to keep up with all questions and eventually I will answer them all.

Your question is hard to answer for me at this time as I don't want to get hopes up and then let you guys down. Since we make everything editable (much like OOTP) the basics are available but before we add a feature (in this case an interface to build fully fictional worlds) half baked into the game I will keep it back and make it right in version two. But again, that does not rule out the feature for the initial release!

More than fair! Thanks for the update, Sebastian.

Afino · 10-19-2011, 12:11 PM

This is pretty much the best thing ever. Well, since OOTP itself.

Le Grande Orange · 10-19-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sebastian Palkowski

No, it does not mean to simply pick existing leagues from a list. I was talking about the way it is presented to the user.

Glad to hear it.

Smetana · 10-19-2011, 01:47 PM

Absolutely fantastic news, and it definitely will fill a need for many, many people.

I'll be emailing you soon, Sebastian, as I'd like to get in on the ground floor in the research/database end of things

dcpcarmona · 10-19-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Muppetus Galacticus

There are people over at the Blueline who create up to date rosters for the last version of EHM, so maybe they would be interested in helping out

Great site for information and discussion...dedicated group of hockey enthusiasts (sp) who are working on a hockey sim themselves...competition =

Alessandro · 10-19-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Smetana

Absolutely fantastic news, and it definitely will fill a need for many, many people.

I'll be emailing you soon, Sebastian, as I'd like to get in on the ground floor in the research/database end of things

Hey Jan

Alessandro · 10-19-2011, 03:36 PM

Sebastian, I wrote you an email today. I hope to get a reply soon. Can you tell me if you got it at least?
Thanks

GlennN · 10-19-2011, 04:00 PM

Execllent news!

CHOWDERHEAD · 10-19-2011, 04:39 PM

Made a post over at "Operation Sports" about the upcoming game.

OOTP Developers Creating Hockey Sim - Operation Sports Forums

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BabyLemonade Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: in an island,Greece Posts: 180	Kudos..Great news..Definitely going for it..!

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RoPa All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 558	Fantastic news! I have to pinch myself to see if I'm dreaming! I'm a long time Hockey sim fan starting with the 1990 Bethesda Softworks Hockey League Simulator. I'm also a active member over at ehmtheblueline.com.

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Smetana All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,064	Absolutely fantastic news, and it definitely will fill a need for many, many people. I'll be emailing you soon, Sebastian, as I'd like to get in on the ground floor in the research/database end of things

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Alessandro Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,389	Sebastian, I wrote you an email today. I hope to get a reply soon. Can you tell me if you got it at least? Thanks

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GlennN Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 93	Execllent news!