New Player - Question

Scott83 · 02-04-2017, 10:03 AM

So having bought my first version of OOTP Baseball last year I decided to take advantage of the offer and buy FHM 3. I have been really getting into American sports over the last couple of years and watching a lot of NHL/MLB/NFL/NBA so am looking forward to giving this game a go.

Having read through the forums I see that there is an update that is due soon so was just wondering whether I would be best off waiting to start a save. I know that these are normally save game compatible but there are some things that won't take effect until a new game is started - for the sake of a coupe of weeks I wouldn't mind waiting if it was better to do so.

Rasmuth · 02-04-2017, 10:27 AM

the game is great...I've experienced no issues that keeps me from playing...in fact...I really haven't experience any issues at all.

I'd go for it.

Adam B · 02-04-2017, 12:09 PM

Some things will transfer to your save. Some things will not.

What you should consider right now is maybe trying a mode out right now and get to know the game (if you're worried about that). Maybe try a different league, or the Historical or Fictional Game and have some fun getting to know the game. That way when the update does come you can see and compare the differences and still have learned some of the ins and outs of the game.

Alessandro · 02-04-2017, 01:16 PM

I would say buy it now and start a save to see if you like it. If you don't, you can always ask for a refund, and then you can use the upcoming update to start a "serious" game...

Bigdummie · 02-04-2017, 01:54 PM

Is there a way to start a PTG in comish mode? I like to redo some of the player ratings that I think need adjusting? Thanks for any info.

JeffR · 02-05-2017, 12:21 AM

No, commisioner mode can't be activated while playing PtG - that's part of the challenge of PtG, being able to edit would make it easy to easy to cheat for achievements/scores.

About the original question, the update should be out very soon and there will be a few things that will best be experienced with a new game, but, like Adam said, it's still worth it to start a game now and get a feel for how the game works, particularly if you're new to the sport.

Gerry58 · 02-06-2017, 04:27 AM

It is a great game, i'm also waiting for the next patch before starting a new career. But in the meantime you can just try to understand the game, there is a lot to learn.

Eugus · 02-06-2017, 04:56 PM

Any chance we could get the color options you get with commissioner mode in PTG?

Scott83 · 02-08-2017, 03:30 PM

Thanks for the advice here - I had a couple of days messing about to see how things work before the new (huge) update came out today. So now onto a long term save with the LA Kings.

Last year I bought my first ever OOTP Baseball game and was so impressed that I will be making it a yearly purchase and I will be doing the same with FHM! Really enjoying it and looking forward to seeing how it improves year on year.

02-04-2017, 10:03 AM	#1
Scott83 Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 18	New Player - Question So having bought my first version of OOTP Baseball last year I decided to take advantage of the offer and buy FHM 3. I have been really getting into American sports over the last couple of years and watching a lot of NHL/MLB/NFL/NBA so am looking forward to giving this game a go. Having read through the forums I see that there is an update that is due soon so was just wondering whether I would be best off waiting to start a save. I know that these are normally save game compatible but there are some things that won't take effect until a new game is started - for the sake of a coupe of weeks I wouldn't mind waiting if it was better to do so.

02-04-2017, 10:27 AM	#2
Rasmuth All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Upstate Western NY Posts: 1,760	the game is great...I've experienced no issues that keeps me from playing...in fact...I really haven't experience any issues at all. I'd go for it. __________________ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/defa...?bandID=250426

02-04-2017, 12:09 PM	#3
Adam B Hockey Community Manager Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: A Hockey Rink Posts: 2,369	Some things will transfer to your save. Some things will not. What you should consider right now is maybe trying a mode out right now and get to know the game (if you're worried about that). Maybe try a different league, or the Historical or Fictional Game and have some fun getting to know the game. That way when the update does come you can see and compare the differences and still have learned some of the ins and outs of the game. Last edited by Adam B; 02-06-2017 at 01:09 AM.

02-04-2017, 01:16 PM	#4
Alessandro Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 6,387	I would say buy it now and start a save to see if you like it. If you don't, you can always ask for a refund, and then you can use the upcoming update to start a "serious" game...

02-04-2017, 01:54 PM	#5
Bigdummie Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Michigan Posts: 358	Is there a way to start a PTG in comish mode? I like to redo some of the player ratings that I think need adjusting? Thanks for any info.

02-05-2017, 12:21 AM	#6
JeffR FHM Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 16,623	No, commisioner mode can't be activated while playing PtG - that's part of the challenge of PtG, being able to edit would make it easy to easy to cheat for achievements/scores. About the original question, the update should be out very soon and there will be a few things that will best be experienced with a new game, but, like Adam said, it's still worth it to start a game now and get a feel for how the game works, particularly if you're new to the sport.

02-06-2017, 04:27 AM	#7
Gerry58 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 214	It is a great game, i'm also waiting for the next patch before starting a new career. But in the meantime you can just try to understand the game, there is a lot to learn.

02-06-2017, 04:56 PM	#8
Eugus Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 151	Any chance we could get the color options you get with commissioner mode in PTG?

02-08-2017, 03:30 PM	#9
Scott83 Bat Boy Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 18	Thanks for the advice here - I had a couple of days messing about to see how things work before the new (huge) update came out today. So now onto a long term save with the LA Kings. Last year I bought my first ever OOTP Baseball game and was so impressed that I will be making it a yearly purchase and I will be doing the same with FHM! Really enjoying it and looking forward to seeing how it improves year on year.