Difference between Pre-Ordering and Steam?

LetsGoMocs · 03-16-2020, 03:38 PM

What is the difference between pre-ordering and getting it tomorrow and waiting until it comes out on Steam?

Steam's automatic updates really appeal to me, as I don't want to have to mess with updating the game myself when patches come out. However, getting the game three or four days earlier during this coronavirus stuff with all the extra free time I have is...appealing

DDover · 03-16-2020, 04:40 PM

I did Steam for OOTP18 and 19. Honestly, I love Steam and it's automatic updates are great. I did pull the trigger and pre-order, because my son (age 12) and I are both home for the forseeable future with COVID-19 lockdowns on school and my office. So, it will help pass some of the time over the next few days.

With that said, if you can wait 3 days, wait. Steam worked great.

Matt Arnold · 03-16-2020, 04:40 PM

It's the same game either way. There's no functional difference between the versions.

Steam does take a larger percentage, so buying direct does help support us better, however we are well aware that there are many reasons people prefer to order on Steam. Buying direct you also get it 3 days early as well, obviously. Either way, we just hope you buy the game and enjoy it

mattkma · 03-16-2020, 07:10 PM

I posted in another thread but will ask here as well - the preorder doesn't include a Linux download...correct? I'm itching.....LOL

Clavette · 03-16-2020, 10:04 PM

If I preorder from OOTP can I still have the game on steam after release without having to pay anything more?

Cheesehead1964 · 03-16-2020, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt Arnold

It's the same game either way. There's no functional difference between the versions.

Steam does take a larger percentage, so buying direct does help support us better, however we are well aware that there are many reasons people prefer to order on Steam. Buying direct you also get it 3 days early as well, obviously. Either way, we just hope you buy the game and enjoy it

Matt: I already ordered direct to support my developers but which option is better for mods? Steam Workshop or direct?

cienpelusas · 03-17-2020, 01:28 AM

My concern is with mods/workshop content. Steam makes it super easy to download for example the super facegen pack, historic ballparks, rosters, etc...

Is too much trouble to do so on the website version? Is there any list of forum topics with the best mods (I always find impossible to find anything on OOTP boards)?

If it is easy enough I might buy now and give the devs all the money instead of Steam. Thanks!

Marinerstar123 · 03-17-2020, 06:30 PM

Can you import games from OOTP 20 steam to OOTP 21, not steam?

03-16-2020, 03:38 PM	#1
LetsGoMocs Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 79	Difference between Pre-Ordering and Steam? What is the difference between pre-ordering and getting it tomorrow and waiting until it comes out on Steam? Steam's automatic updates really appeal to me, as I don't want to have to mess with updating the game myself when patches come out. However, getting the game three or four days earlier during this coronavirus stuff with all the extra free time I have is...appealing

03-16-2020, 04:40 PM	#2
DDover Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cypress, TX, USA Posts: 42	Just couldn't wait I did Steam for OOTP18 and 19. Honestly, I love Steam and it's automatic updates are great. I did pull the trigger and pre-order, because my son (age 12) and I are both home for the forseeable future with COVID-19 lockdowns on school and my office. So, it will help pass some of the time over the next few days. With that said, if you can wait 3 days, wait. Steam worked great.

03-16-2020, 04:40 PM	#3
Matt Arnold OOTP Developer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 14,136	It's the same game either way. There's no functional difference between the versions. Steam does take a larger percentage, so buying direct does help support us better, however we are well aware that there are many reasons people prefer to order on Steam. Buying direct you also get it 3 days early as well, obviously. Either way, we just hope you buy the game and enjoy it

03-16-2020, 07:10 PM	#4
mattkma Major Leagues Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 387	I posted in another thread but will ask here as well - the preorder doesn't include a Linux download...correct? I'm itching.....LOL

03-16-2020, 10:04 PM	#5
Clavette Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Connecticut Posts: 371	If I preorder from OOTP can I still have the game on steam after release without having to pay anything more?

03-17-2020, 01:28 AM	#7
cienpelusas Minors (Single A) Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 55	My concern is with mods/workshop content. Steam makes it super easy to download for example the super facegen pack, historic ballparks, rosters, etc... Is too much trouble to do so on the website version? Is there any list of forum topics with the best mods (I always find impossible to find anything on OOTP boards)? If it is easy enough I might buy now and give the devs all the money instead of Steam. Thanks!

03-17-2020, 06:30 PM	#8
Marinerstar123 Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 8	Can you import games from OOTP 20 steam to OOTP 21, not steam?