Newbie can't get first game started.

[reviewboy]

I'm sure that I'm just being stupid, but my first attempt at playing a game has failed so far.

I'm following the abbreviated "Jump right in!' instructions in the manual (ootpb8_manual.pdf), I get to the Historical League Creation Wizard, then click 'Start Game', I get a 'saving database' window, the a popup that says, "You have received a personal message!".

I see no choice except to read and/or delete the messages, "Job offer from <team>".

Once I've finished with the messages window, I don't see a way to actually start the game.

Could someone please give me a pointer?

Thanks!

[1998 Yankees]

reviewboy, if you are still out there, try the tutorial videos found here:

Out of the Park Baseball - Videos & Tutorials

[reviewboy]

Hi 1998 Yankees -

Thanks very much for the reply!

I looked at the tutorials, but they didn't seem to help me.

I was having difficulty getting a ballgame started, you know, where a pitcher throws a ball to the plate with a batter standing there (as opposed to starting a 'game' of building a team or league).

I spent quite a while with the videos and manual before I finally figured it out, although eventually I did. It is not as easy as one might think.

May I ask a follow-up question? Can I truly buy the game and all past (historical) seasons for only $20? Is there a catch? That is dramatically less expensive than some of the other baseball sim companies.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by 1998 Yankees

reviewboy, if you are still out there, try the tutorial videos found here:

Out of the Park Baseball - Videos & Tutorials

[red95vette]

No catch reviewboy. $20 gets it all.

[reviewboy]

Wow!!!

red94vette > No catch reviewboy. $20 gets it all.[/quote]