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Rosco Peabody · 06-02-2018, 01:52 PM

Hey, why hasn't the top of the OOTP website been updated to include FOF yet?

dave1927p · 06-03-2018, 02:21 PM

I can only speculate but I'd guess it's likely they want to show the "FOF" on the front page when they can link it to the FOF detail section which shows feature list, screenshots, store to order. The announcement was more of a teaser announcing the new partnership. The "proper announcement" is forthcoming.

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We will have a proper announcement about the features and the release (we'll have a PC and Mac version) once we get closer to beta testing, so probably late Summer / Fall. We'll keep you posted!

Rosco Peabody · 06-06-2018, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dave1927p

I can only speculate but I'd guess it's likely they want to show the "FOF" on the front page when they can link it to the FOF detail section which shows feature list, screenshots, store to order. The announcement was more of a teaser announcing the new partnership. The "proper announcement" is forthcoming.

I have such "beat dog" syndrome from this game...I flinch every time I see something that I perceive as a bad sign since it has fallen through so many times...

Jim Gindin · 06-06-2018, 10:20 PM

Take heart, Rosco. I told Markus I'd handle the web updates, but then I found out geocities has closed shop, so I lost all my html templates. It's taking me some time to reconstruct them. But yes, dave is right. We don't want to start any hype until we have something to show people. And with this sort of project, getting the guts in good shape first is the right way to go. So we'll be able to talk about the curling sim soon enough. Oh, I meant football. Football sim. Right. Downs, yards, quarterbacks... that kind of thing. Sorry that I can't answer questions right now.

trence · 06-06-2018, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Solecismic

Take heart, Rosco. I told Markus I'd handle the web updates, but then I found out geocities has closed shop, so I lost all my html templates. It's taking me some time to reconstruct them. But yes, dave is right. We don't want to start any hype until we have something to show people. And with this sort of project, getting the guts in good shape first is the right way to go. So we'll be able to talk about the curling sim soon enough. Oh, I meant football. Football sim. Right. Downs, yards, quarterbacks... that kind of thing. Sorry that I can't answer questions right now.

I've been checking the boards daily, playing FOF8 to tide myself over. Needless to say, we are all super ready for any crumb of info. Can't wait!

bwburke94 · 06-07-2018, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Solecismic

Take heart, Rosco. I told Markus I'd handle the web updates, but then I found out geocities has closed shop, so I lost all my html templates. It's taking me some time to reconstruct them. But yes, dave is right. We don't want to start any hype until we have something to show people. And with this sort of project, getting the guts in good shape first is the right way to go. So we'll be able to talk about the curling sim soon enough. Oh, I meant football. Football sim. Right. Downs, yards, quarterbacks... that kind of thing. Sorry that I can't answer questions right now.

Fairly long for your first post, and I'm not so sure that this rambling would come from someone actually involved with the project. Can you provide proof you're the real deal?

james17 · 06-07-2018, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bwburke94

Fairly long for your first post, and I'm not so sure that this rambling would come from someone actually involved with the project. Can you provide proof you're the real deal?

His profile looks legit. I think we’re all becoming a little paranoid about this project because of all the problems in the past. Me included. But I believe it’s a credible post and I don’t think he has the time to post right now.

Hopefully when he gets his templates working we’ll all feel a lot better.

Keep the faith!

Ben E Lou · 06-08-2018, 07:28 AM

As the mod of the FOF area here and as someone who has interacted in writing with Jim for ~20 years, I'll chime in and say that there's absolutely no reason whatsoever to believe that's not Jim..

ThePelvicWoo · 06-08-2018, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Solecismic

Take heart, Rosco. I told Markus I'd handle the web updates, but then I found out geocities has closed shop, so I lost all my html templates. It's taking me some time to reconstruct them. But yes, dave is right. We don't want to start any hype until we have something to show people. And with this sort of project, getting the guts in good shape first is the right way to go. So we'll be able to talk about the curling sim soon enough. Oh, I meant football. Football sim. Right. Downs, yards, quarterbacks... that kind of thing. Sorry that I can't answer questions right now.

Dang it Jim, now I want a curling sim

Reggie · 06-14-2018, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ThePelvicWoo

Dang it Jim, now I want a curling sim

I still can't believe how much curling I watched during the Olympics.. I was getting in to it.

NoOne · 06-17-2018, 12:19 PM

counting eggs and chickens... or somethign like that. i didn't grow up on a farm.

Rosco Peabody · 06-18-2018, 08:02 PM

Wait, so Solescismic is the guy who is making the game?

I'm sorry for not knowing this if so, I am not a season FOF guy. I only bought one version but couldn't handle the lack of intuitive design (something OOTP specializes in) and couldn't get into it. I can't wait for this though!

Cole · 06-19-2018, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rosco Peabody

Wait, so Solescismic is the guy who is making the game?

I'm sorry for not knowing this if so, I am not a season FOF guy. I only bought one version but couldn't handle the lack of intuitive design (something OOTP specializes in) and couldn't get into it. I can't wait for this though!

Jim's company that produces FOF is called Solecismic Software.

Rosco Peabody · 06-19-2018, 08:15 PM

Oh cool! Good to know he'll be posting. I've heard people who understand the interface absolutely love FOF, so when OOTP and FOF are married and have this new baby, I can't wait to see what it's like.

demjansk1942 · 06-19-2018, 08:44 PM

I am new to off but could someone tell me more about the company trying to create a football SIM?

Postman · 06-27-2018, 02:20 PM

http://www.solecismic.com/

Jim isn't creating the sim. He's porting it.

Ben E Lou · 06-27-2018, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Postman

He's porting it.

...a fact that it seems a number of people posting in this forum are overlooking.

Postman · 06-29-2018, 03:28 PM

Maybe Markus should consider getting out in front of this.

Déjà Bru · 07-02-2018, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Solecismic

Take heart, Rosco. I told Markus I'd handle the web updates, but then I found out geocities has closed shop, so I lost all my html templates. It's taking me some time to reconstruct them. But yes, dave is right. We don't want to start any hype until we have something to show people. And with this sort of project, getting the guts in good shape first is the right way to go. So we'll be able to talk about the curling sim soon enough. Oh, I meant football. Football sim. Right. Downs, yards, quarterbacks... that kind of thing. Sorry that I can't answer questions right now.

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Originally Posted by Ben E Lou

As the mod of the FOF area here and as someone who has interacted in writing with Jim for ~20 years, I'll chime in and say that there's absolutely no reason whatsoever to believe that's not Jim..

These two posts comprise the best, the most hopeful sign that I could wish for the time being.

06-02-2018, 01:52 PM	#1
Rosco Peabody All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,092	Top of Website Hey, why hasn't the top of the OOTP website been updated to include FOF yet?

06-18-2018, 08:02 PM	#12
Rosco Peabody All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,092	Wait, so Solescismic is the guy who is making the game? I'm sorry for not knowing this if so, I am not a season FOF guy. I only bought one version but couldn't handle the lack of intuitive design (something OOTP specializes in) and couldn't get into it. I can't wait for this though! __________________ . Been playing since OOTP '08 Avatar is a picture of me drawn by one of my students a few years ago (My real name is not Rosco, nor do I live anywhere near Peabody)

06-19-2018, 08:15 PM	#14
Rosco Peabody All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,092	Oh cool! Good to know he'll be posting. I've heard people who understand the interface absolutely love FOF, so when OOTP and FOF are married and have this new baby, I can't wait to see what it's like. __________________ . Been playing since OOTP '08 Avatar is a picture of me drawn by one of my students a few years ago (My real name is not Rosco, nor do I live anywhere near Peabody)

06-27-2018, 02:20 PM	#16
Postman Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 322	http://www.solecismic.com/ Jim isn't creating the sim. He's porting it. Last edited by Postman; 06-27-2018 at 02:22 PM.

06-06-2018, 10:20 PM	#4
Jim Gindin Solecismic Software Join Date: May 2018 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 38	Take heart, Rosco. I told Markus I'd handle the web updates, but then I found out geocities has closed shop, so I lost all my html templates. It's taking me some time to reconstruct them. But yes, dave is right. We don't want to start any hype until we have something to show people. And with this sort of project, getting the guts in good shape first is the right way to go. So we'll be able to talk about the curling sim soon enough. Oh, I meant football. Football sim. Right. Downs, yards, quarterbacks... that kind of thing. Sorry that I can't answer questions right now.

06-08-2018, 07:28 AM	#8
Ben E Lou Front Office Football Central Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Souf Cackilacky Posts: 1,762	As the mod of the FOF area here and as someone who has interacted in writing with Jim for ~20 years, I'll chime in and say that there's absolutely no reason whatsoever to believe that's not Jim..

06-17-2018, 12:19 PM	#11
NoOne Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 7,167	counting eggs and chickens... or somethign like that. i didn't grow up on a farm.

06-19-2018, 08:44 PM	#15
demjansk1942 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 94	I am new to off but could someone tell me more about the company trying to create a football SIM?

06-29-2018, 03:28 PM	#18
Postman Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 322	Maybe Markus should consider getting out in front of this.