Announcing Franchise Hockey Manager 2 - Available September 28, 2015! - Page 7

stan67 · 09-10-2015, 03:57 PM

I appreciate the quick reply. Frankly, I thought FHM1 was the poorest product that OOTP has ever put on the market.

tward13 · 09-11-2015, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by stan67

I appreciate the quick reply. Frankly, I thought FHM1 was the poorest product that OOTP has ever put on the market.

I don't know, that OOTP 2008 was pretty bad. (I think that's the year)

Fortunately I still had 6.51 to play

PotatoPeeler · 09-11-2015, 10:02 AM

Agreed. That version of OOTP was astoundingly awful.I think that was the first one after the SI split.

Duranium · 09-11-2015, 11:31 AM

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Agreed. That version of OOTP was astoundingly awful.I think that was the first one after the SI split.

OOTP was part of SI ??? Forgive me the question but i´m not into baseball, only hockey

Smetana · 09-11-2015, 11:41 AM

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OOTP was part of SI ??? Forgive me the question but i´m not into baseball, only hockey

Only for about a year or so, IIRC. It didn't work out.

AlpineSK · 09-11-2015, 11:44 AM

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Only for about a year or so, IIRC. It didn't work out.

That's an understatement.. It led to OOTP 6.5 (I believe)

stan67 · 09-11-2015, 11:57 AM

I have nothing but the highest regard for OOTP. The continuing quest for improvements in all games and the collective efforts in research and development
remain unsurpassed. Nevertheless, I think those of us who purchased FHM 1 are getting a lousy deal. FHM 1 should never have been released.

tward13 · 09-11-2015, 12:34 PM

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That's an understatement.. It led to OOTP 6.5 (I believe)

No, 6.5 was an excellent release. Was used successfully for years for online leagues. It was the 2008 version that was SI related.

Smetana · 09-11-2015, 01:14 PM

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No, 6.5 was an excellent release. Was used successfully for years for online leagues. It was the 2008 version that was SI related.

Yeah, 6.5 was a great game. Then the SI debacle happened. Ugh.

Detractors of FHM2014 would do well to remember that dumpster fire. Sorry, Markus, just being honest

PotatoPeeler · 09-11-2015, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Smetana

Only for about a year or so, IIRC. It didn't work out.

Sounds about right. I can't remember the exact timeline.

PotatoPeeler · 09-11-2015, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Smetana

Yeah, 6.5 was a great game. Then the SI debacle happened. Ugh.

Detractors of FHM2014 would do well to remember that dumpster fire. Sorry, Markus, just being honest

Dumpster fire is a very accurate description. I cringe just thinking back on it.

EJ · 09-11-2015, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by stan67

I have nothing but the highest regard for OOTP. The continuing quest for improvements in all games and the collective efforts in research and development
remain unsurpassed. Nevertheless, I think those of us who purchased FHM 1 are getting a lousy deal. FHM 1 should never have been released.

I put it down as an investment in a hockey sim by a company known for its excellence. Was the first one disappointing? Definitely. But I knew going in that it would take several iterations before it approached the sophistication and complexity that I'd come to enjoy from OOTP.

I have every confidence in Markus and company that FHM will be a very successful franchise, and I don't mind a few stumbles along the way.

Duranium · 09-11-2015, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by EJ

I put it down as an investment in a hockey sim by a company known for its excellence. Was the first one disappointing? Definitely. But I knew going in that it would take several iterations before it approached the sophistication and complexity that I'd come to enjoy from OOTP.

I have every confidence in Markus and company that FHM will be a very successful franchise, and I don't mind a few stumbles along the way.

...well said, amen

krownroyal83 · 09-11-2015, 06:19 PM

So with this game you can have a fantasy world with fantasy teams is that correct? Also where do the players come from for these teams? Are they randomly generated or do they take after real NHL'er just with different names?

AlpineSK · 09-11-2015, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Smetana

Yeah, 6.5 was a great game. Then the SI debacle happened. Ugh.

Detractors of FHM2014 would do well to remember that dumpster fire. Sorry, Markus, just being honest

Ahh Okay.. For some reason, I thought 6.5 was released in RESPONSE to the SI debacle. I agree, it was a great version. Whichever it was, they went back to the previous version and gave it an overhaul IIRC..

GiantYankee · 09-11-2015, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by krownroyal83

So with this game you can have a fantasy world with fantasy teams is that correct? Also where do the players come from for these teams? Are they randomly generated or do they take after real NHL'er just with different names?

Yes, you can definitely have fantasy or fictional leagues. I believe the players are randomly generated, but I'm not completely sure.

krownroyal83 · 09-11-2015, 07:59 PM

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Yes, you can definitely have fantasy or fictional leagues. I believe the players are randomly generated, but I'm not completely sure.

I'm hoping they are randomly generated players. Maybe someone with some inside knowledge of the game can shed some light.

Smetana · 09-11-2015, 11:20 PM

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I'm hoping they are randomly generated players. Maybe someone with some inside knowledge of the game can shed some light.

The players in fictional leagues are randomly generated.

Cole · 09-12-2015, 07:07 AM

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The players in fictional leagues are randomly generated.

Yes indeed!

krownroyal83 · 09-12-2015, 02:05 PM

Thanks guys.

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stan67 Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17	I appreciate the quick reply. Frankly, I thought FHM1 was the poorest product that OOTP has ever put on the market.

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stan67 Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 17	I have nothing but the highest regard for OOTP. The continuing quest for improvements in all games and the collective efforts in research and development remain unsurpassed. Nevertheless, I think those of us who purchased FHM 1 are getting a lousy deal. FHM 1 should never have been released.

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krownroyal83 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 905	So with this game you can have a fantasy world with fantasy teams is that correct? Also where do the players come from for these teams? Are they randomly generated or do they take after real NHL'er just with different names?

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krownroyal83 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 905	Thanks guys.