Any Other Skins Coming?

texasmame · 04-06-2012, 08:21 PM

Maybe it's just being year older, but I find all three of these skins a bit tough on the eyes.

Any others forthcoming be they modded or official?

Raidergoo · 04-06-2012, 08:40 PM

I have not heard a word about any more official skins. The classic skin was finalized at the very last minute. I imagine any more skins would be mod community based.

MizzouRah · 04-06-2012, 09:00 PM

I'm not sure they are easily creatable now?

endgame · 04-06-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I'm not sure they are easily creatable now?

I'm sure with the skin files available, banners, headers, icons, background images, etc... (even the trophy) can be edited or replaced, but as for the natural skin textures, colors, etc.. they're part of the skin.bin and cannot be altered to the best of knowledge.

MizzouRah · 04-06-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by endgame

I'm sure with the skin files available, banners, headers, icons, background images, etc... (even the trophy) can be edited or replaced, but as for the natural skin textures, colors, etc.. they're part of the skin.bin and cannot be altered to the best of knowledge.

There is a program someone posted about last year that unpacked them I believe?

kehowey · 04-06-2012, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by texasmame

Maybe it's just being year older, but I find all three of these skins a bit tough on the eyes.

Any others forthcoming be they modded or official?

I also find the new skins harder on my eyes. I think some of the print is smaller. I'm usually a dark skin but I switched to classic and that has helped. I have also lowered my rating scale to "1 to 10". Overall I like the new graphics.

texasmame · 04-08-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kehowey

I also find the new skins harder on my eyes. I think some of the print is smaller. I'm usually a dark skin but I switched to classic and that has helped. I have also lowered my rating scale to "1 to 10". Overall I like the new graphics.

Yup. Print seems smaller/thinner in some areas.

Blublub · 04-09-2012, 11:11 AM

I agree. I'm likely going back to OOTP12 just so I can use my old classic woodgrain skin.

I'm definitely not nuts about the three new skins - all seem to make my eyes bleed and definitely take away from the immersion.

Have user-created skins been developed in the past? If so, what would be the best place to find them online?

Cras · 04-09-2012, 12:20 PM

The skins seem to be stored as a .bin

Not sure yet where the files are located that can be changed aside from the font. That is the only thing I have changed (the new font looked too sloppy to me, so I swapped it with OOTP12's font)

oman19 · 04-09-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cras

The skins seem to be stored as a .bin

Not sure yet where the files are located that can be changed aside from the font. That is the only thing I have changed (the new font looked too sloppy to me, so I swapped it with OOTP12's font)

Have you seen any of the overlapping issues that Markus said you might see?

Ambermonk · 04-09-2012, 01:02 PM

I find all of the 3 skins so dark & gloomy. I certainly like the new features of OOTP-13 but, for me, the skins are a step backward.

I always enjoyed the Classic skins of previous versions because they were like a day at the ballpark in the sunshine. I love earth colors (green & brown) but the brown in the current Classic skin is overwhelming and just depressing, especially the in-game screen.

The OOTP skins, instead of feeling like a day in the sunshine, now make me feel like I'm hunched over at a cold, windy night game during a rain delay.

I guess dark & gloomy is the modern computer style these days but I yearn for the days when the skins were a reflection of the joy of baseball and exuded a feeling of warmth & light & sunshine instead of being dark & 'cool looking.'

But these things are a matter of taste, and it's probably just me. I guess I just don't taste good.

jmount78 · 04-09-2012, 01:29 PM

I am glad someone brought this up and others agree. The lettering is thin in some places and harder to see. This is especially true with the box scores at the top of the page. 12 did seem to read better.

I can live with it, but a thicker font would be appreciated.

Markus Heinsohn · 04-09-2012, 01:34 PM

The skin files are now available in the add-ons dialog, so in theory someone could go in and edit / create a new skin.

There will be no new skins from us, however we may tweak a couple of things in existing skins for future patches.

Cras · 04-09-2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by oman19

Have you seen any of the overlapping issues that Markus said you might see?

On occasion. It only really shows up in the BBN pages. Like if a guy has been around long enough, his career totals may bleed together for things like Games, At-bats, hits.

Some of the column headers barely do, but not so bad. As far as in the game it self, I have no problems. It only has an effect on the pages. The tabs, the stuff on the top header, they all stay the same.

I just wanted to do it because I liked having the numbers stay in line more.

This is what it looks like with the BNN page, (one of my stud players) you can see a bit of overlapping, but for me it is fine. If I want to look at his totals, I will go to his profile and check them out.

mad0die · 04-09-2012, 01:42 PM

We really need that dolphin skin.

Simmo13 · 04-09-2012, 02:47 PM

I'm using the classic skin but am not too keen on the shade of brown that seems so prominent on the broadcast screen.....not sure if it counts as a "skin" but I really like the "old school" style of the ESPN iscore app for the ipad.

Anyway Markus, it's a very minor complaint about the best version of the best baseball game I've ever played

Simmo13 · 04-09-2012, 02:55 PM

Actually, after a moments reflection it's not a complaint at all, just an observation

als799 · 04-09-2012, 03:43 PM

Going from version 11 to 13, and I gotta agree, don't care for any of the skins or layouts. Been using the classic skin in'11 and it's so much easier to read and find what you need.

Wonder if any of the modders will be able to figure out how to bring that skin into '13 and make it work with all the changes.

MizzouRah · 07-21-2012, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

The skin files are now available in the add-ons dialog, so in theory someone could go in and edit / create a new skin.

There will be no new skins from us, however we may tweak a couple of things in existing skins for future patches.

Well Markus?

MizzouRah · 07-21-2012, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Well Markus?

Bring back the green or I'm going on strike! It's a great combo.. kind of like peanut butter and jelly.

04-06-2012, 08:21 PM	#1
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04-09-2012, 12:20 PM	#9
Cras Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LEO Posts: 3,789	The skins seem to be stored as a .bin Not sure yet where the files are located that can be changed aside from the font. That is the only thing I have changed (the new font looked too sloppy to me, so I swapped it with OOTP12's font) __________________ The Chicago White Sox 1906, 1917, 2005 World Series Champions 1900, 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919, 1959, 2005 American League Champions 2000, 2005, 2008 American League Central Division Champions 1983, 1993 American League West Division Champions OOTP \| Orbiter \| SSMS \| FSX \| LoL \| MLP:FIM!

04-09-2012, 01:02 PM	#11
Ambermonk All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Morro Bay, CA Posts: 1,257	I find all of the 3 skins so dark & gloomy. I certainly like the new features of OOTP-13 but, for me, the skins are a step backward. I always enjoyed the Classic skins of previous versions because they were like a day at the ballpark in the sunshine. I love earth colors (green & brown) but the brown in the current Classic skin is overwhelming and just depressing, especially the in-game screen. The OOTP skins, instead of feeling like a day in the sunshine, now make me feel like I'm hunched over at a cold, windy night game during a rain delay. I guess dark & gloomy is the modern computer style these days but I yearn for the days when the skins were a reflection of the joy of baseball and exuded a feeling of warmth & light & sunshine instead of being dark & 'cool looking.' But these things are a matter of taste, and it's probably just me. I guess I just don't taste good. __________________ *I cast this question into your soul, that I might know how deep it is* - Friedrich Nietzsche It often shows a fine command of language - to say nothing! - Bertrand Russell Last edited by Ambermonk; 04-09-2012 at 01:30 PM. Reason: Clarification

04-09-2012, 01:34 PM	#13
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,738	The skin files are now available in the add-ons dialog, so in theory someone could go in and edit / create a new skin. There will be no new skins from us, however we may tweak a couple of things in existing skins for future patches. __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android

04-09-2012, 01:42 PM	#15
mad0die All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: TX Posts: 912	We really need that dolphin skin. __________________ Commish GUBA

04-06-2012, 08:40 PM	#2
Raidergoo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 9,004	I have not heard a word about any more official skins. The classic skin was finalized at the very last minute. I imagine any more skins would be mod community based.

04-06-2012, 09:00 PM	#3
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,251	I'm not sure they are easily creatable now?

04-09-2012, 11:11 AM	#8
Blublub Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 42	I agree. I'm likely going back to OOTP12 just so I can use my old classic woodgrain skin. I'm definitely not nuts about the three new skins - all seem to make my eyes bleed and definitely take away from the immersion. Have user-created skins been developed in the past? If so, what would be the best place to find them online?

04-09-2012, 01:29 PM	#12
jmount78 Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 304	I am glad someone brought this up and others agree. The lettering is thin in some places and harder to see. This is especially true with the box scores at the top of the page. 12 did seem to read better. I can live with it, but a thicker font would be appreciated.

04-09-2012, 02:47 PM	#16
Simmo13 All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: those blue remembered hills Posts: 955	I'm using the classic skin but am not too keen on the shade of brown that seems so prominent on the broadcast screen.....not sure if it counts as a "skin" but I really like the "old school" style of the ESPN iscore app for the ipad. Anyway Markus, it's a very minor complaint about the best version of the best baseball game I've ever played

04-09-2012, 02:55 PM	#17
Simmo13 All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: those blue remembered hills Posts: 955	Actually, after a moments reflection it's not a complaint at all, just an observation

04-09-2012, 03:43 PM	#18
als799 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 21	Going from version 11 to 13, and I gotta agree, don't care for any of the skins or layouts. Been using the classic skin in'11 and it's so much easier to read and find what you need. Wonder if any of the modders will be able to figure out how to bring that skin into '13 and make it work with all the changes.