Welcome to the family, Jim Gindin and Front Office Football! (2/20/2018) - Page 6

Cole · 03-09-2018, 08:24 AM

Wow this is great news. I've thought for years that this was a perfect potential marriage. FOF is a great game but everything it is weak at (GUI, game world immersion and marketing to name a few) are things that OOTPD are hugely strong at.

And although it would have been very cool to see OOTPD develop their own football game, having one that is already solid and developed over a number of years join the fray is going to help eliminate a lot of the growing pains that would normally be experienced.

Even just FOF as it exists now with an updated GUI, addition of Facegen and custom logos/uniforms would be enough to make it an easy buy for me, but I'm sure it will be much more than that!

JCC · 03-09-2018, 02:03 PM

This is fantastic news!!
I've been playing OOTP baseball for many many years, and I'm looking foreword to this new football game later this year. I hope their are 3D stadiums & player animations like OOTP 19.

ashantewarrier · 03-09-2018, 11:34 PM

This is a dream come true! For years I've always imagined what if the FOF and OOTP developed a football game using the outstanding sim engine of FOF!

Looking forward to this!

Cole · 03-11-2018, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JCC

I hope their are 3D stadiums & player animations like OOTP 19.

It's only an educated guess... but I would imagine with near certainty that there's no chance of something that big being included in the first version.

nbryant · 03-11-2018, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JCC

This is fantastic news!!
I've been playing OOTP baseball for many many years, and I'm looking foreword to this new football game later this year. I hope their are 3D stadiums & player animations like OOTP 19.

Maybe for OOTP FOF 12, but for sure not for FOF 1

dave1927p · 03-11-2018, 03:41 PM

I can't believe i just saw this now. This is wonderful news. FOF is already such a fantastic deep game with a god awful interface which scared many people away. This is incredible news ---all that I request is that you add Canadians to the game.

GiantYankee · 03-13-2018, 12:49 PM

This is fantastic news. I've day dreamed about FOF and OOTP being under the same umbrella. I look forward to the development for years to come. I'm keeping my expectations in check for the first several versions (lesson from FHM). Like OOTP baseball, I'll be purchasing for the rest of my life. Thank you guys.

Déjà Bru · 03-15-2018, 09:04 AM

My gosh, I have to scroll down more in these forums. I was just directed here from the OOTPB 19 forum. I had no clue! This is great news!

andyhdz · 03-15-2018, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweed

We'll have to agree to disagree on game planning in f0f8 compared to all earlier versions. The new way allows you to build a whole playbook (with the ability to even design your own plays)and use it much like a real coordinator. The offensive side, IMHO and in most other opinions I've read, is much better than the defensive side. But it's a first version of a new module and coming to OOTP Dev. should lead improvements.
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Best post I've read about the merger. You hit the nail right on the head.

Déjà Bru · 03-15-2018, 09:24 PM

I've been thinking about this all day, ever since this "surprise" was pulled on me. I still cannot get over it. What an ideal joint venture!

I remember playing FOF years ago (2006?) but I was ultimately turned off by the antiquated interface and limited gameplay. Is that the right word? Said differently, I kept wishing that FOF had a face like, and capabilities like, OOTPB.

And now it will. My gosh. My gosh.

Matt3Coach · 03-16-2018, 05:40 AM

This is great news, everything I have been waiting for. Only good things can come of this

Déjà Bru · 03-16-2018, 06:12 PM

[Heh. Pssst. See this ^^^? New customer!] Welcome, Matt3Coach!

jslmsca · 03-18-2018, 02:12 PM

I mentioned Jim as the perfect candidate when OOTP was searching for a developer. His engine is second to none. I've purchased every iteration of his game and other than the interface, the only thing missing to me was the ability to create a custom universe (i.e., CFL). The marriage with OOTP now makes this a possibility so this is a no-brainer purchase for me once it is out.

zullo · 03-18-2018, 05:50 PM

nbryant · 03-18-2018, 07:12 PM

Leave it to Zullo to upstage everyone!

zullo · 03-18-2018, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nbryant

Leave it to Zullo to upstage everyone!

haha. I didn't realize so many of my FOF brothers were also into ootp like me. seeing you and shaka and others with ootp accounts signed up years ago and never crossed paths in any ootp leagues

texranger · 03-18-2018, 09:41 PM

Holy cow...I missed this news too....I am so stoked for this!!! Congrats to OOTP and Jim on this merger!!

Todd765 · 03-19-2018, 10:59 PM

This awesome awesome news!

NoOne · 03-26-2018, 09:58 AM

wasn't "front office" originally sierra's title?

could have sworn i owned a front office football made by sierra in the 90's. 3d-playable not just a sim game. draw your own plays, setup complicated strategy screen etc etc.

the year i had it, it didn't have an nflpa license, but i think it did eventually.

(hehe the plight of macs and their propreitary and greedy choices as a company. they really know how to milk.)

ashantewarrier · 03-26-2018, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by NoOne

wasn't "front office" originally sierra's title?

could have sworn i owned a front office football made by sierra in the 90's. 3d-playable not just a sim game. draw your own plays, setup complicated strategy screen etc etc.

the year i had it, it didn't have an nflpa license, but i think it did eventually.

I believe that was Front Page Sports Football. Awesome game for its time!

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03-09-2018, 11:34 PM	#103
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03-11-2018, 03:41 PM	#106
dave1927p FHM Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brantford, ON Posts: 2,888	I can't believe i just saw this now. This is wonderful news. FOF is already such a fantastic deep game with a god awful interface which scared many people away. This is incredible news ---all that I request is that you add Canadians to the game. __________________ IN 1964 THE LEAFS WON THE STANLEY CUP :: IT'S ALSO THE YEAR THE CANADIAN FLAG WAS DESIGNED...coincidence? Last edited by dave1927p; 03-11-2018 at 03:45 PM.

03-15-2018, 09:04 AM	#108
Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States Posts: 10,456	My gosh, I have to scroll down more in these forums. I was just directed here from the OOTPB 19 forum. I had no clue! This is great news! __________________ - Bru

03-15-2018, 09:24 PM	#110
Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States Posts: 10,456	I've been thinking about this all day, ever since this "surprise" was pulled on me. I still cannot get over it. What an ideal joint venture! I remember playing FOF years ago (2006?) but I was ultimately turned off by the antiquated interface and limited gameplay. Is that the right word? Said differently, I kept wishing that FOF had a face like, and capabilities like, OOTPB. And now it will. My gosh. My gosh. __________________ - Bru

03-16-2018, 05:40 AM	#111
Matt3Coach Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1	Great news. This is great news, everything I have been waiting for. Only good things can come of this

03-09-2018, 08:24 AM	#101
Cole Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick Posts: 2,685	Wow this is great news. I've thought for years that this was a perfect potential marriage. FOF is a great game but everything it is weak at (GUI, game world immersion and marketing to name a few) are things that OOTPD are hugely strong at. And although it would have been very cool to see OOTPD develop their own football game, having one that is already solid and developed over a number of years join the fray is going to help eliminate a lot of the growing pains that would normally be experienced. Even just FOF as it exists now with an updated GUI, addition of Facegen and custom logos/uniforms would be enough to make it an easy buy for me, but I'm sure it will be much more than that!

03-09-2018, 02:03 PM	#102
JCC Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 5	This is fantastic news!! I've been playing OOTP baseball for many many years, and I'm looking foreword to this new football game later this year. I hope their are 3D stadiums & player animations like OOTP 19.

03-13-2018, 12:49 PM	#107
GiantYankee All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,104	This is fantastic news. I've day dreamed about FOF and OOTP being under the same umbrella. I look forward to the development for years to come. I'm keeping my expectations in check for the first several versions (lesson from FHM). Like OOTP baseball, I'll be purchasing for the rest of my life. Thank you guys.

03-16-2018, 06:12 PM	#112
Déjà Bru Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: United States Posts: 10,456	[Heh. Pssst. See this ^^^? New customer!] Welcome, Matt3Coach! __________________ - Bru

03-18-2018, 02:12 PM	#113
jslmsca All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Calgary Posts: 557	I mentioned Jim as the perfect candidate when OOTP was searching for a developer. His engine is second to none. I've purchased every iteration of his game and other than the interface, the only thing missing to me was the ability to create a custom universe (i.e., CFL). The marriage with OOTP now makes this a possibility so this is a no-brainer purchase for me once it is out.

03-18-2018, 05:50 PM	#114
zullo Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 20

03-18-2018, 07:12 PM	#115
nbryant Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 109	Leave it to Zullo to upstage everyone!

03-18-2018, 09:41 PM	#117
texranger Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 63	WTH...How'd I mis this news....?!@! Holy cow...I missed this news too....I am so stoked for this!!! Congrats to OOTP and Jim on this merger!! Last edited by texranger; 03-18-2018 at 09:42 PM. Reason: spelling

03-19-2018, 10:59 PM	#118
Todd765 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 20	This awesome awesome news!

03-26-2018, 09:58 AM	#119
NoOne Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 7,167	wasn't "front office" originally sierra's title? could have sworn i owned a front office football made by sierra in the 90's. 3d-playable not just a sim game. draw your own plays, setup complicated strategy screen etc etc. the year i had it, it didn't have an nflpa license, but i think it did eventually. (hehe the plight of macs and their propreitary and greedy choices as a company. they really know how to milk.) Last edited by NoOne; 03-26-2018 at 09:59 AM.