So Long, OOTP Mod Squad

1998 Yankees · 07-05-2008, 04:46 PM

I note the apparent passing of OOTP Mod Squad, where I got a number of useful mods in years past. Good job guys, whoever you were. Thanks.

SittingDuck · 07-05-2008, 09:18 PM

yep. Tip o' the cap to the pioneers...

rem · 07-05-2008, 09:21 PM

The domain expiring isn't a big thing. It could easily be back up within hours.

Bluenoser · 07-05-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by remangiii

The domain expiring isn't a big thing. It could easily be back up within hours.

It's been down for a couple of weeks now.

rem · 07-05-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceM

It's been down for a couple of weeks now.

oh

rem · 07-05-2008, 10:29 PM

dola,

Well, it had a good run.

fantom1979 · 07-05-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceM

It's been down for a couple of weeks now.

Yea, it expired on 6/7/08.

Cooleyvol · 07-06-2008, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SittingDuck

yep. Tip o' the cap to the pioneers...

I hate to see it go, a pioneer it wasnt.

A great site? You betcha.

There were download sites all through the OOTP evolution.

1998 Yankees · 07-06-2008, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Cooleyvol

I hate to see it go, a pioneer it wasnt.

A great site? You betcha.

There were download sites all through the OOTP evolution.

Yeah, but I sort of "grew up" with OOTP Mod Squad. It still had neat stuff that I do not see elsewhere, like Bogart's stadium pack which I have been using through five versions now. (Side note: Five (5) versions already! Three years: 6.5/2006/2007/8/9. Six if you count 6.12 separately. Wow.)

endgame · 07-06-2008, 11:49 AM

FWIW, I'm not surprised.

1998 Yankees · 07-06-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by endgame

FWIW, I'm not surprised.

Yes, I think PadreFan's excellent mod site helped put them "out of business."

ashantewarrier · 07-06-2008, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 1998 Yankees

Yes, I think PadreFan's excellent mod site helped put them "out of business."

And let's hope that Padrefan keeps it going. I've seen a few OOTP related sites come and go (i.e. JoeRock's OOTP site).

1998 Yankees · 07-06-2008, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ashantewarrier

And let's hope that Padrefan keeps it going. I've seen a few OOTP related sites come and go (i.e. JoeRock's OOTP site).

I was just about to post a proposal that OOTP host its own mod site when I realized why they could not do so - MLB licensing restrictions. These sites have to be third-party for that reason. This is why I carefully archive everything I download - you never know when a valuable resource is going to disappear on the Internet. (That's also why I don't trust online games or even online licensing services for that matter; I miss the days of having the CD and the activation code printed on the jewel case. Of course, Microsoft upgrading Windows usually poked a hole in that arrangement anyway.)

OldFatGuy · 07-06-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 1998 Yankees

I(That's also why I don't trust online games or even online licensing services for that matter; I miss the days of having the CD and the activation code printed on the jewel case...)

+1

bosunmate · 07-06-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1998 Yankees

Yes, I think PadreFan's excellent mod site helped put them "out of business."

I'll second that.

PadresFan · 07-06-2008, 02:39 PM

Just to be clear, it was never my intention to put anyone "out of business."

One day in 2005 I got (another) new Mac and wanted to try out the new iWeb application and needed something to create. It was going great until I realized I was going to run out of server space & bandwith quickly. Luckily, Jazzrack came along and gave me the server space and bandwidth I needed.

Anyway, I enjoy helping out, so I hope to be able to do this for as long as the game is around.

Al

PadresFan · 07-06-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1998 Yankees

Yeah, but I sort of "grew up" with OOTP Mod Squad. It still had neat stuff that I do not see elsewhere, like Bogart's stadium pack which I have been using through five versions now. (Side note: Five (5) versions already! Three years: 6.5/2006/2007/8/9. Six if you count 6.12 separately. Wow.)

If anyone wants to send me that stadium pack, I'd love to host it!

1998 Yankees · 07-06-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by PadresFan

Just to be clear, it was never my intention to put anyone "out of business."

Just to be sure, no disrespect or ill will was intended by that comment. By 2007, it looked like they had stopped maintaining the site and no new uploads were appearing there while your site continued to grow and pull in the business. It's logical to make the connection and if it happened that way, it happened, that's all.

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Originally Posted by PadresFan

If anyone wants to send me that stadium pack, I'd love to host it!

It's on its way. As I said in my message, this is "subject of course to complaint from one Mr. Bogart in which case, I am sure, you will remove them promptly. I like them because they are stylistic and realistic at the same time, and the field positions are all exactly the same."

Thanks for the work you do to support the OOTP community.

The Wolf · 07-06-2008, 04:01 PM

Things change. Life and OOTP go on.

ashantewarrier · 07-06-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by PadresFan

Just to be clear, it was never my intention to put anyone "out of business."

One day in 2005 I got (another) new Mac and wanted to try out the new iWeb application and needed something to create. It was going great until I realized I was going to run out of server space & bandwith quickly. Luckily, Jazzrack came along and gave me the server space and bandwidth I needed.

Anyway, I enjoy helping out, so I hope to be able to do this for as long as the game is around.

Al

That's good to hear Padre and if you do decide to take your site down please let us know in advance!

However, I doubt you will disappear anytime soon (fingers-crossed)

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PadresFan All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,151	Just to be clear, it was never my intention to put anyone "out of business." One day in 2005 I got (another) new Mac and wanted to try out the new iWeb application and needed something to create. It was going great until I realized I was going to run out of server space & bandwith quickly. Luckily, Jazzrack came along and gave me the server space and bandwidth I needed. Anyway, I enjoy helping out, so I hope to be able to do this for as long as the game is around. Al