Your thoughts so far?

Markus Heinsohn · 06-19-2008, 03:38 AM

So guys, what are your thoughts so far about OOTP 9?

Claymore · 06-19-2008, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

So guys, what are your thoughts so far about OOTP 9?

That I really need to download it, since I bought it already...

Seriously, work is kilin me

Hope to have more constructive feedback soon...hopefully

bgstmetfan · 06-19-2008, 03:42 AM

Great version. Definitely living up to my expectations.

bababui · 06-19-2008, 03:42 AM

The game seems to be much more uncompromising in terms of gameplay. The AI is kicking my but and destroying my pitching staff.

Its over-all a better stronger game.

Markus, may I please request that you seperate fan loyalty from market size right after the initial draft? Giving those teams both a small market and dubious fans makes them into almost permanent second class citizens. IMO, fan loyalty should be random at game creation.

Markus Heinsohn · 06-19-2008, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bababui

The game seems to be much more uncompromising in terms of gameplay. The AI is kicking my but and destroying my pitching staff.

Its over-all a better stronger game.

Markus, may I please request that you seperate fan loyalty from market size right after the initial draft? Giving those teams both a small market and dubious fans makes them into almost permanent second class citizens. IMO, fan loyalty should be random at game creation.

OK, that is an easy change... I'll discuss this with the beta team

HolyCow98 · 06-19-2008, 03:48 AM

Still discovering the new stuff (is there a complete list of the new stuff somewhere?).

Really dig the new look, love that sound is back, and really like the ball flight animation. I also like all the new info in the front office section.

Very happy with it so far.

Markus Heinsohn · 06-19-2008, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by HolyCow98

Still discovering the new stuff (is there a complete list of the new stuff somewhere?).

Really dig the new look, love that sound is back, and really like the ball flight animation. I also like all the new info in the front office section.

Very happy with it so far.

Here's all the new stuff listed: OOTP Developments Newsletter

Tony M · 06-19-2008, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bababui

The game seems to be much more uncompromising in terms of gameplay. The AI is kicking my but and destroying my pitching staff.

I was leading a game 1-0, 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th and their big power hitter was up so I walked him, and the AI went and put a Pinch Runner in who stole 2nd, then stole 3rd and scored on a single.

In v8 I could have guaranteed leaving power bloke at first as he had no speed.

Curse Markus for fixing the PR bug

theasfl · 06-19-2008, 04:21 AM

I think when I wake up I need to break out the cricket-ish league for a break before I start checking the board again.

bababui · 06-19-2008, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by redsoxford

I was leading a game 1-0, 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th and their big power hitter was up so I walked him, and the AI went and put a Pinch Runner in who stole 2nd, then stole 3rd and scored on a single.

In v8 I could have guaranteed leaving power bloke at first as he had no speed.

Curse Markus for fixing the PR bug

In the big picture its a great upgrade; for the ole ego maybe not so much.

ootp3to6 · 06-19-2008, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

So guys, what are your thoughts so far about OOTP 9?

I have tried all of the fixes for AVG 8.0 and OOTP9 game will not start. What am I missing?

Tony M · 06-19-2008, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ootp3to6

I have tried all of the fixes for AVG 8.0 and OOTP9 game will not start. What am I missing?

Are you running on Vista? If so, have you run as Administrator?

Do you get anything appearing when you click the icon?

ootp3to6 · 06-19-2008, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by redsoxford

Are you running on Vista? If so, have you run as Administrator?

Do you get anything appearing when you click the icon?

Sorry. Running on XP.

HolyCow98 · 06-19-2008, 04:34 AM

Ahhh...very glad you gave us the ability to view all players in the organization from the roster screen. Man....I missed that from the pre-200x days.

I of course like new features...but I put more stock in how do I feel when I'm playing the game. In the past, there has always been that feeling of cool I like this new feature but the game fights me in terms of getting things done when I play it, something that I never felt in version 3 thru 6.5.

OOTP 9 has those "sweet...I love that new feature" and it also has the smooth "feeling" where I don't feel like I have to fight the game to manage my organization (at least so far).

So far the only things I've come across that are negative are fairly minor.

In the Webcast screen -

Any player green player rating is very difficult to read.

On my laptop at 1280 X 800, the team info stats get cut off by the bottom edge of the window (again in the Webcase screen).

That's really the only things I've come across that were remotely negative so far.

Markus Heinsohn · 06-19-2008, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ootp3to6

Sorry. Running on XP.

Please post your system specs in the tech support forum, also try the sticky threads there... usually there is a simple solution!

Erik W. · 06-19-2008, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ootp3to6

Sorry. Running on XP.

Get Avast. It's rated better anyway.

(I did research and made the switch last night after the AVG problem cropped up. Avast is rated better at doing its job anyway. And this is coming from a former AVG fanboy of many years.)

ootp3to6 · 06-19-2008, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Erik W.

Get Avast. It's rated better anyway.

(I did research and made the switch last night after the AVG problem cropped up. Avast is rated better at doing its job anyway. And this is coming from a former AVG fanboy of many years.)

Thanks. I will give it a try.

HolyCow98 · 06-19-2008, 04:38 AM

I've used mcaffee, norton, avast over the last ten years....of those....Avast is my favorite. It works great...and doesn't cause any problems with my system or programs...and for the most part I don't even notice till one of its scanners alerts me with a threat.

ootp3to6 · 06-19-2008, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by HolyCow98

I've used mcaffee, norton, avast over the last ten years....of those....Avast is my favorite. It works great...and doesn't cause any problems with my system or programs...and for the most part I don't even notice till one of its scanners alerts me with a threat.

Downloading Avast right now.

Hotwheelz · 06-19-2008, 04:48 AM

The game keeps crashing when I try importing a league from OOTP8. It was time to move on but it still bugs me a bit.

To be honest I haven't had a chance to even play. Trying to start a new league and sim a few seasons.

06-19-2008, 03:38 AM	#1
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,805	Your thoughts so far? So guys, what are your thoughts so far about OOTP 9?

06-19-2008, 03:42 AM	#3
bgstmetfan Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 240	Great version. Definitely living up to my expectations. __________________ Lets Go Mets! Stony Brook '06 RIP- Raj

06-19-2008, 03:48 AM	#6
HolyCow98 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 2,735	Still discovering the new stuff (is there a complete list of the new stuff somewhere?). Really dig the new look, love that sound is back, and really like the ball flight animation. I also like all the new info in the front office section. Very happy with it so far. __________________ NPBL Enjoying its 60th season Georgia GM

06-19-2008, 04:21 AM	#9
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06-19-2008, 04:34 AM	#14
HolyCow98 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 2,735	Ahhh...very glad you gave us the ability to view all players in the organization from the roster screen. Man....I missed that from the pre-200x days. I of course like new features...but I put more stock in how do I feel when I'm playing the game. In the past, there has always been that feeling of cool I like this new feature but the game fights me in terms of getting things done when I play it, something that I never felt in version 3 thru 6.5. OOTP 9 has those "sweet...I love that new feature" and it also has the smooth "feeling" where I don't feel like I have to fight the game to manage my organization (at least so far). So far the only things I've come across that are negative are fairly minor. In the Webcast screen - Any player green player rating is very difficult to read. On my laptop at 1280 X 800, the team info stats get cut off by the bottom edge of the window (again in the Webcase screen). That's really the only things I've come across that were remotely negative so far. __________________ NPBL Enjoying its 60th season Georgia GM

06-19-2008, 04:38 AM	#18
HolyCow98 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 2,735	I've used mcaffee, norton, avast over the last ten years....of those....Avast is my favorite. It works great...and doesn't cause any problems with my system or programs...and for the most part I don't even notice till one of its scanners alerts me with a threat. __________________ NPBL Enjoying its 60th season Georgia GM

06-19-2008, 04:48 AM	#20
Hotwheelz All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,620	The game keeps crashing when I try importing a league from OOTP8. It was time to move on but it still bugs me a bit. To be honest I haven't had a chance to even play. Trying to start a new league and sim a few seasons.