Cautious Optimism

AlpineSK · 03-21-2015, 03:10 PM

I've been spending a lot of time on the forums between yesterday and today after the release of the epically awesome OOTP16. and I have taken a look at some of the predictions for BTS...

I have to say, I am approaching this game with cautious optimism.. The way FHM was handled soured me a bit, but there are a few things here that really have me excited... Two specific ones actually..

The first is the utilization of the OOTP code base. YES YES and YES!!! Don't try and reinvent the wheel.. OOTPB is what it is for a reason and while the sports are different, I am sure there is a lot of stability and ability that can be derived from its code.

The second is a long standing development of a 2D/3B engine. I'm anxious to see what that looks like.

Lastly, I like where the bar has been set. The game is not looking to include everything but the kitchen sink with release #1.. Promises and expectations are reasonable.

That said, I probably won't be preordering or picking this game up at a release, but if all projects well and the community likes it, I'm hoping to maybe add this game to my sports sim collection.

Best of luck, guys!!!

JMKraus · 03-30-2015, 04:52 PM

I agree that with the disappointment of FHM, I am more cautious about OOTP-like games. We need a good football simulator. I understand it may be unjust to expect a game like OOTB, which has 16 iterations. I will continue to give a look to that forum to see how the game evolve. Wishing it the best.

SFSeals · 03-30-2015, 07:32 PM

I sure am hoping this will fill a long empty void and have a successful run. Really need something as immersive as OOTP in football.

Rizzo · 03-30-2015, 07:44 PM

I know we are all going to be cautiously optimistic but I think with a gokd group of GMs in place for an online league it can easily make up for any short comings the game may have in its first edition.

AlpineSK · 03-30-2015, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizzo

I know we are all going to be cautiously optimistic but I think with a gokd group of GMs in place for an online league it can easily make up for any short comings the game may have in its first edition.

As long as the game engine holds up.

Rizzo · 03-31-2015, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineSK

As long as the game engine holds up.

Agreed. If it plays a good game of football with realistic results, an online community would more than make this game enjoyable.

baseballonly · 03-31-2015, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizzo

I know we are all going to be cautiously optimistic but I think with a gokd group of GMs in place for an online league it can easily make up for any short comings the game may have in its first edition.

Yep. PFS sucks but it really is a great game because of the people in the online leagues.

james17 · 04-02-2015, 12:59 AM

I'm hoping the first iteration is good in solo play too. I've been waiting a long time for a game like this.

garion333 · 04-02-2015, 01:17 PM

Don't let baseballonly's post fool you, PFS stinks in mp also, but they've learned to love their Stockholm Syndrome.

swoboda · 04-02-2015, 01:40 PM

it's a work in progress so we should all be generous in how we view version 1. having said that I suggest as low of a price as the company can tolerate for this initial release. I think that would go a long way toward keeping the initial fan base involved and getting others to give it a try.

baseballonly · 04-02-2015, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by garion333

Don't let baseballonly's post fool you, PFS stinks in mp also, but they've learned to love their Stockholm Syndrome.

I assume you're a FOF guy.

jvjc1233 · 04-02-2015, 04:46 PM

I like FOF, so if BTS can equal or surpass that, I'll be thrilled

mpejkrm · 04-02-2015, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jvjc1233

I like FOF, so if BTS can equal or surpass that, I'll be thrilled

Indeed. I'm a fan of FOF, but that GUI is so god awful, and it has other problems. I'm already very encouraged by BTS, as little as we may have heard.

Zorro · 04-03-2015, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by swoboda

I suggest as low of a price as the company can tolerate for this initial release. I think that would go a long way toward keeping the initial fan base involved and getting others to give it a try.

I agree especially after the robbery of the price for that awful Hockey game..........................................Z

garion333 · 04-06-2015, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by baseballonly

I assume you're a FOF guy.

Oh yeah, and I've come to love my Stockholm Syndrome.

04-02-2015, 01:40 PM	#10
swoboda All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Guarding The Line Posts: 1,205	it's a work in progress so we should all be generous in how we view version 1. having said that I suggest as low of a price as the company can tolerate for this initial release. I think that would go a long way toward keeping the initial fan base involved and getting others to give it a try. __________________ "...If you want to look ahead to the bottom of the ninth, the Mets will be sending up Buddy Harrelson, Jerry Buchek , and Don Bosch, we'll be right back after this word from Rheingold Beer" The late great Lindsey Nelson

03-21-2015, 03:10 PM	#1
AlpineSK All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bear, DE Posts: 1,618	Cautious Optimism I've been spending a lot of time on the forums between yesterday and today after the release of the epically awesome OOTP16. and I have taken a look at some of the predictions for BTS... I have to say, I am approaching this game with cautious optimism.. The way FHM was handled soured me a bit, but there are a few things here that really have me excited... Two specific ones actually.. The first is the utilization of the OOTP code base. YES YES and YES!!! Don't try and reinvent the wheel.. OOTPB is what it is for a reason and while the sports are different, I am sure there is a lot of stability and ability that can be derived from its code. The second is a long standing development of a 2D/3B engine. I'm anxious to see what that looks like. Lastly, I like where the bar has been set. The game is not looking to include everything but the kitchen sink with release #1.. Promises and expectations are reasonable. That said, I probably won't be preordering or picking this game up at a release, but if all projects well and the community likes it, I'm hoping to maybe add this game to my sports sim collection. Best of luck, guys!!! __________________ Check out my Sims!! 2013 Boston Red Sox Or my blogs: http://www.medicsbk.com The Sports Medic

03-30-2015, 04:52 PM	#2
JMKraus Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Québec, Canada Posts: 45	I agree that with the disappointment of FHM, I am more cautious about OOTP-like games. We need a good football simulator. I understand it may be unjust to expect a game like OOTB, which has 16 iterations. I will continue to give a look to that forum to see how the game evolve. Wishing it the best.

03-30-2015, 07:32 PM	#3
SFSeals Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 1	I sure am hoping this will fill a long empty void and have a successful run. Really need something as immersive as OOTP in football.

03-30-2015, 07:44 PM	#4
Rizzo Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 254	I know we are all going to be cautiously optimistic but I think with a gokd group of GMs in place for an online league it can easily make up for any short comings the game may have in its first edition.

04-02-2015, 12:59 AM	#8
james17 All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,306	I'm hoping the first iteration is good in solo play too. I've been waiting a long time for a game like this.

04-02-2015, 01:17 PM	#9
garion333 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 133	Don't let baseballonly's post fool you, PFS stinks in mp also, but they've learned to love their Stockholm Syndrome.

04-02-2015, 04:46 PM	#12
jvjc1233 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 27	I like FOF, so if BTS can equal or surpass that, I'll be thrilled