Welcome to the OOTP 12 forum!

Markus Heinsohn · 01-26-2011, 04:31 AM

Alright, Spring is approaching, and so is the new version of OOTP 12.

The game is currently in develop and should enter beta testing in about a month if all goes well. We are anticipating a release in April, but this is subject to change, as we're a very small team and stuff like illness may delay the release of course. However, we'll do the best we can to bring you the best OOTP ever as soon as possible

This year we'll focus on financials, online leagues, immersion and AI improvement. You can find a preliminary feature list in our latest newsletter here: OOTP Developments Newsletter - OOTP 12: Reserve Your Roster Spot Now For Just $29.99!

The list is not complete yet, however. In the past, we've always been able to add more useful & fun features during beta testing. One example would be a save game in progress function, which should be useful for iOOTP (in development) as well.

Okay, I'll get back to work now! Any questions, just post in this new forums, I'll try to answer them ASAP

Cheers,
Markus

Terpripken · 01-26-2011, 04:34 AM

Saving a game in progress!

BMD · 01-26-2011, 07:18 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

This year we'll focus on financials, online leagues, immersion and AI improvement.

Cooleyvol · 01-26-2011, 07:27 AM

Merchandising? Can we get that under the commissioner's control like Media?

Markus Heinsohn · 01-26-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Cooleyvol

Merchandising? Can we get that under the commissioner's control like Media?

Probably...

Chicagofan76 · 01-26-2011, 08:11 AM

In-game Cities Editor like the In-game Nations editor?
Which version is gonna have the Stadium Creator?

Markus Heinsohn · 01-26-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Chicagofan76

In-game Cities Editor like the In-game Nations editor?
Which version is gonna have the Stadium Creator?

The city/world database will come in XML format, so you'll be able to edit it anytime using a simple text editor.

The stadium builder will be introduced alongside the 2D/3D engine in OOTP 13.

BMD · 01-26-2011, 09:54 AM

2D/3D engine? So can I just go ahead a preorder OOTP13, too?

Casimir · 01-26-2011, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

The stadium builder will be introduced alongside the 2D/3D engine in OOTP 13.

times a gazillionty.

Cornelius McGillicuddy · 01-26-2011, 11:19 AM

I and a lot of other people have been pushing to be able to save the game in the middle of pbp. There are a lot of people asking for this feature. I asked a year ago and you answered. Markus, you said it would be difficult to just add that in a patch. Fine. But now?

The reserve clause was in effect for more than half the history of baseball. It was much simpler than the current financial system. There are many many players who only play historicals either real or fictional. How about a realistic reserve clause financial system? Now, we simply turn financials off entirely.

ricko · 01-26-2011, 11:20 AM

I assume the "enhanced the world database structure" will only apply to new games, and not existing ones?

Love this enhancement, but I don't look forward to choosing between keeping my existing game going, or blowing it up to take advantage of the new feature.

I'm pre-ordering either way; just askin'.

fhomess · 01-26-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ricko

I assume the "enhanced the world database structure" will only apply to new games, and not existing ones?

Heh. The real question is what on earth does that statement mean. It sounds great, but there's no detail on what has been enhanced.

1998 Yankees · 01-26-2011, 03:12 PM

I should take a screen shot of the thread list in this forum now. I bet it's practically the same thread titles year after year at this stage!

The Wolf · 01-26-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Terpripken

Saving a game in progress!

This

playball335 · 01-26-2011, 03:20 PM

"The stadium builder will be introduced alongside the 2D/3D engine in OOTP 13."

I just fell off my chair!!!

By the way, are all the logos/uniform graphic requirements change for OOTP12 or can I use the time until release create a firestorm of graphics??

The Wolf · 01-26-2011, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by playball335

can I use the time until release create a firestorm of graphics??

I'd pay money to see a "firestorm of OOTP graphics"!

MizzouRah · 01-26-2011, 03:46 PM

Are stickied screens in v12?

If I sort one way on a screen, it should stay the way I sorted it once I return to it.

Thundercrack · 01-26-2011, 03:53 PM

seems like illness pushes back the release date just about every year. hope its nothing serious.

1998 Yankees · 01-26-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

I'd pay money to see a "firestorm of OOTP graphics"!

Yes, that phrase is itself quite picturesque!

ootp3to6 · 01-26-2011, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Terpripken

Saving a game in progress!

That would be great!

01-26-2011, 04:31 AM	#1
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,805	Welcome to the OOTP 12 forum! Alright, Spring is approaching, and so is the new version of OOTP 12. The game is currently in develop and should enter beta testing in about a month if all goes well. We are anticipating a release in April, but this is subject to change, as we're a very small team and stuff like illness may delay the release of course. However, we'll do the best we can to bring you the best OOTP ever as soon as possible This year we'll focus on financials, online leagues, immersion and AI improvement. You can find a preliminary feature list in our latest newsletter here: OOTP Developments Newsletter - OOTP 12: Reserve Your Roster Spot Now For Just $29.99! The list is not complete yet, however. In the past, we've always been able to add more useful & fun features during beta testing. One example would be a save game in progress function, which should be useful for iOOTP (in development) as well. Okay, I'll get back to work now! Any questions, just post in this new forums, I'll try to answer them ASAP Cheers, Markus __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android

01-26-2011, 11:20 AM	#11
ricko Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 90	Enhanced the world database structure I assume the "enhanced the world database structure" will only apply to new games, and not existing ones? Love this enhancement, but I don't look forward to choosing between keeping my existing game going, or blowing it up to take advantage of the new feature. I'm pre-ordering either way; just askin'.

01-26-2011, 03:20 PM	#15
playball335 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Georgetown, MA Posts: 286	"The stadium builder will be introduced alongside the 2D/3D engine in OOTP 13." I just fell off my chair!!! By the way, are all the logos/uniform graphic requirements change for OOTP12 or can I use the time until release create a firestorm of graphics?? Last edited by playball335; 01-26-2011 at 03:22 PM.

01-26-2011, 04:34 AM	#2
Terpripken All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Safety Harbor, FL Posts: 1,525	Saving a game in progress!

01-26-2011, 07:27 AM	#4
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	Merchandising? Can we get that under the commissioner's control like Media?

01-26-2011, 08:11 AM	#6
Chicagofan76 Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Diamond, IL Posts: 6,339 Infractions: 2/2 (3)	In-game Cities Editor like the In-game Nations editor? Which version is gonna have the Stadium Creator?

01-26-2011, 09:54 AM	#8
BMD All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Somewhere raising the Jolly Roger Posts: 515	2D/3D engine? So can I just go ahead a preorder OOTP13, too?

01-26-2011, 11:19 AM	#10
Cornelius McGillicuddy Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Playing the inside game Posts: 763 Infractions: 0/1 (4)	I and a lot of other people have been pushing to be able to save the game in the middle of pbp. There are a lot of people asking for this feature. I asked a year ago and you answered. Markus, you said it would be difficult to just add that in a patch. Fine. But now? The reserve clause was in effect for more than half the history of baseball. It was much simpler than the current financial system. There are many many players who only play historicals either real or fictional. How about a realistic reserve clause financial system? Now, we simply turn financials off entirely.

01-26-2011, 03:12 PM	#13
1998 Yankees Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Yankee Stadium, back in 1998. Posts: 8,645	I should take a screen shot of the thread list in this forum now. I bet it's practically the same thread titles year after year at this stage!

01-26-2011, 03:46 PM	#17
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,252	Are stickied screens in v12? If I sort one way on a screen, it should stay the way I sorted it once I return to it.

01-26-2011, 03:53 PM	#18
Thundercrack All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 855	seems like illness pushes back the release date just about every year. hope its nothing serious.