An Update on OOTP 15's Current State

[Honorable_Pawn]

I was gonna buy the game but now I'm still gonna to buy the game.

EA never would have made a stand-up announcement like this. You never fail to impress. Well played, Sir.

[RBLwebguy]

A development team that goes the extra mile for its clientele! Markus, Andreas et al provide nothing but the best customer service. Been a huge fan since discovering OOTP in 2003. Keep up the good work guys! Hoping the release will be a huge success and bring in more potential GMs!

[Cryomaniac]

Originally Posted by Honorable_Pawn

I was gonna buy the game but now I'm still gonna to buy the game.

EA never would have made a stand-up announcement like this. You never fail to impress. Well played, Sir.

EA barely made announcements when they flat out cancelled a game (NBA Live 12)

[canadian content]

Originally Posted by Go Tribe

what's the status of online head to head?.....

IF I read between the lines accurately then head to head will appear in OOTP 16.

[frangipard]

Okay, so let me get this straight. You're having problems with the programming, so you're coming on here, personally, and transparently offering full disclosure of what the problem is, explaining how you plan to fix it, apologizing, and offering refunds?


Markus, I'm sorry, but I don't think you have future in the video game industry.

[mavericktango]

As a customer since 2003, I'm not going to stop buying it now Markus. You've never let me down in all that time and I don't believe you're about to start now. I'm looking forward to fully using my widescreen monitor and extending my spring training to allow me to get a good look at my promising players and those that are looking for a 40-Man spot.

[dbacks4ever]

The 3D is NOT working by release??? I am stunned and angry, no way will I be buying this game now... this is just total..naaa, im kidding! :-) I'm soooo looking forward to this game and I think Markus and company just do beyond an amazing job... this is my
favorite game ever and I'm just counting down the days til Friday :-) Thanks Markus!!

[dishnet34]

It's OK, man. Take your time. I'll still play it when it comes out.

[BradC]

That shouldn't be an issue, since Markus hired Jorin on a full-time basis to do nothing but work on 3D.

Originally Posted by JMDurron

Now, let's make sure everybody keeps in mind that since we KNOW that Markus is going to be patching 3D like a madman for the first few weeks, there may be some more lag than usual when it comes to dealing with the usual grab bag of opening bugs.

We're all quite magnanimous about this until it impacts stuff WE care about, so let's just put that into the backs of our minds today to reduce some angst later.

[dave1927p]

Originally Posted by BradC

That shouldn't be an issue, since Markus hired Jorin on a full-time basis to do nothing but work on 3D.

would be great if we could one day control a 3d player then add the mode ITP...Im a dreamer.

[AlpineSK]

I bought my first OOTP game in 2002 once High Heat pretty much completely changed (oh and when I scratched my HH2002 CD ROM to the point of it being unplayable) and picking up OOTP 4 was the greatest thing I have ever done. Love this game and everything about it. Words cannot express how excited I am for this year's release. It seems to have taken some pretty solid steps forward.

[sth0009]

i am disappointed the ball flight isn't ready, but really appreciate how up front you are. I preordered and have no issue, like others, in waiting for you to work out the issues.

you all work hard to provide a quality product and it shows.

cheers.

[canadian content]

I don't care when 3D is ready, I wasn't going to buy the game immediately upon release anyway but I was planning on buying it shortly after; this is the only game that I play anymore and unless something else out there comes along and entices me, which is highly unlikely, I can't see myself playing anything else anytime soon.

[moore4807]

Christmas for me is April 18th! Thanks for keeping the schedule gents!

Oh yeah, All the wargamers out there, does anyone play War in the Pacific Admiral's Edition? There's HEAVY lifting learning that game but nearly as addictive as OOTP.

[Lukas Berger]

Originally Posted by moore4807

Oh yeah, All the wargamers out there, does anyone play War in the Pacific Admiral's Edition? There's HEAVY lifting learning that game but nearly as addictive as OOTP.

I want to. Have heard good things about it. Doubt I have enough time to devote to it though, even if I got it...

[Timothym313]

OOTP is one of the few games that I can say gets better every year! That's why every year I purchase this game. I don't do a lot of posting but just wanted to say thank you for my favorite game.

[BPS]

Originally Posted by moore4807

Christmas for me is April 18th! Thanks for keeping the schedule gents!

Oh yeah, All the wargamers out there, does anyone play War in the Pacific Admiral's Edition? There's HEAVY lifting learning that game but nearly as addictive as OOTP.

WITP-AE is indeed a great game. Unfortunately, it is so massive and complex that most people (including me) need separate programs (running outside the game) just to keep track of what is going on inside the game!

[Markus Heinsohn]

Originally Posted by Go Tribe

what's the status of online head to head?.....

No status, as always. You can already do this with third-party programs. But, someday, it will be part of OOTP. But I do not know when

[Prongle]

As I said on Tiwtter Markus, the real substance of the game is the stats and gameplay. 3D ballparks are a nice extra, it won't detract from the playing experience for me.

Keep up the good work.

[Tycobbler]

No love lost here. I'm just thankful Markus continues to do what he does, and that's put out one of if not the best game there is. Thanks much!