The Official "Thank You, Markus" Thread

bulldog55 · 02-28-2003, 02:07 PM

I just wanted to give a huge thank you to Markus and the entire .400 Software Studios team.

I've already downloaded GeForce's roster set and have started the first OOTP5 franchise thread at BBSC.

I've been looking forward to this day for some time and I know that thousands of other people have been as well.

So far, this game looks outstanding, and is certain to provide the best baseball sim on the market, as it does every year.

.400 Software Studios has proven you don't have to be a heartless multinational corporation skimping on costs to put out a cheap product. They listen to their customers and make changes based on the wishes of the masses. I shouldn't even call them customers. They're more like fans.

You have THE BEST PRODUCT ON THE MARKET and I want to thank you on behalf of everyone who is playing it right now, and the less fortunate who have to wait til they get home later today.

THANK YOU!!!

alinkens · 02-28-2003, 02:08 PM

I would agree to that... The player tracker is a big addition..

Oh and thank you for implementing the 4 division layout..

JWay · 02-28-2003, 02:17 PM

THANK YOU!!!

bulldog55 · 02-28-2003, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by alinkens
Oh and thank you for implementing the 4 division layout..

Amen. I can finally expand and get rid of that wild card.

ctorg · 02-28-2003, 02:36 PM

Thanks for giving us such a great game. I haven't even tried it yet (I downloaded it at work here), but I'm sure I'll be playing it all night!

Buckeye · 02-28-2003, 02:38 PM

All I can say so far is WOW !

Thankyou for the time well spent on details. There was obviously more time put into the game other than just a new look. I have been surfing through the program and am amazed at the new changes. I just imported my OOTP4 league. Easy to do and looks so much better.

Great job to all (Markus, Steve & all the other betas and progammers and graphic artist)

Total Nirvana · 02-28-2003, 02:42 PM

Jimmy Kimmel?

Stealth · 02-28-2003, 02:46 PM

Thank you. I think this is a great game. A huge leap since ootp4.

YoungEagle · 02-28-2003, 03:21 PM

Game is looking good

OilCanBoyd · 02-28-2003, 03:32 PM

thanx to all that helped.

danke markus.

ganz hervorragende arbeit.

(der player tracker spielt grosses tennis!)

Beach Boy · 02-28-2003, 04:24 PM

I don't often post here -- I'm a big lurker -- but I do want to add my personal "Thank You" to Markus. It's a super game, made all the more special because of the constant tweaks and improvements, as well as the unflagging help from this online community. I have wasted many hours playing this game and I intend to waste many more.

Thanks, Markus. You done good.

SunDevil · 02-28-2003, 04:31 PM

This game is testament to the amount of time and thought you have put into this franchise. Your skill as a game developer has increased greatly from each new release. Thank you, and I only hope I can create a software product in quality that resembles yours.

ZXLT · 02-28-2003, 04:58 PM

I'm with you guys. Thanks to Markus and everyone else who helped with OOTP5.

Riverdawg · 02-28-2003, 05:01 PM

I haven't downloaded the game yet. Will do later tonight. But I totally agree, Markus and Team deserve a BIG THANK YOU for the excellent work and quick responses they have given to customers of the OOTP family.

jor31 · 02-28-2003, 05:02 PM

THANK YOU

TigersFan23 · 02-28-2003, 05:16 PM

As always Markus, Steve and Co.- thanks so much for...

(a) the lack of sleep I will experience over the next 48 hours! And I just bought a Select Comfort bed- yikes!!!!

(b) my wife giving me those "You're insane and in need of intervention" looks.

(c) the lack of progress on my kitchen and bathroom remodelling this weekend.

(d) my sore back, butt and neck from sitting in front of the PC almost all weekend long.

(e) Hoping I don't get fired after my first season in manager mode running the Detroit Tigers (yes, the owner is a "bad dude"). Now I know what Alan Trammell is going through!!!

(f) having my daughter bring down food and water for her dad as he ponders how to get the Tigers to .500 ball with 99% of the season remaining.

(g) making sure I have no reason to walk outside all weekend (supposed to get some snow here in Minneapolis).

And most importantly....

Thanks for OOTP5! It flat-out rocks!!!!

Steve Kuffrey · 02-28-2003, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TigersFan23
As always Markus, Steve and Co.- thanks so much for...

(a) the lack of sleep I will experience over the next 48 hours! And I just bought a Select Comfort bed- yikes!!!!

(b) my wife giving me those "You're insane and in need of intervention" looks.

(c) the lack of progress on my kitchen and bathroom remodelling this weekend.

(d) my sore back, butt and neck from sitting in front of the PC almost all weekend long.

(e) Hoping I don't get fired after my first season in manager mode running the Detroit Tigers (yes, the owner is a "bad dude"). Now I know what Alan Trammell is going through!!!

(f) having my daughter bring down food and water for her dad as he ponders how to get the Tigers to .500 ball with 99% of the season remaining.

(g) making sure I have no reason to walk outside all weekend (supposed to get some snow here in Minneapolis).

And most importantly....

Thanks for OOTP5! It flat-out rocks!!!!

Steve,

Thanks for the kind words.....awesome logos also.....I like them.

TigersFan23 · 02-28-2003, 05:38 PM

Thanks Steve! I'm going to work on some additional logos and even some generic stadiums as well- once I get some "free time" again!

slic1149 · 02-28-2003, 05:51 PM

Been playing since ootp2, downloaded the game about five hours ago and just came up for air. What a tremendous work of art. The game just keeps getting better and I love it more each year. Thanks for a great game.

zyk · 02-28-2003, 06:01 PM

awsome job guys!!! Im VERY happy with the game... I still cant get over how nice the skins and new interface look... amazing... =)

02-28-2003, 02:07 PM	#1
bulldog55 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California's Canada Warnings: 17 Posts: 2,479	The Official "Thank You, Markus" Thread I just wanted to give a huge thank you to Markus and the entire .400 Software Studios team. I've already downloaded GeForce's roster set and have started the first OOTP5 franchise thread at BBSC. I've been looking forward to this day for some time and I know that thousands of other people have been as well. So far, this game looks outstanding, and is certain to provide the best baseball sim on the market, as it does every year. .400 Software Studios has proven you don't have to be a heartless multinational corporation skimping on costs to put out a cheap product. They listen to their customers and make changes based on the wishes of the masses. I shouldn't even call them customers. They're more like fans. You have THE BEST PRODUCT ON THE MARKET and I want to thank you on behalf of everyone who is playing it right now, and the less fortunate who have to wait til they get home later today. THANK YOU!!! __________________ Commissioner, Trans-Continental Base Ball Association Owner/GM, Los Angeles Electrics (TCBA), Beaverton Rangers (OTBL), Portland Mavericks (Union League), and Los Angeles Superbas (Century League) Being smart, don't always make you popular.

02-28-2003, 02:08 PM	#2
alinkens All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CT Posts: 1,072	I would agree to that... The player tracker is a big addition.. Oh and thank you for implementing the 4 division layout.. __________________ Owner of the Coast to Coast League's Regina Pride

02-28-2003, 02:36 PM	#5
ctorg Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 9,848	Thanks for giving us such a great game. I haven't even tried it yet (I downloaded it at work here), but I'm sure I'll be playing it all night! __________________ My music "When the trees blow back and forth, that's what makes the wind." - Steven Wright Fjord emena pancreas thorax fornicate marmalade morpheme proteolysis smaxa cabana offal srue vitriol grope hallelujah lentils

02-28-2003, 02:42 PM	#7
Total Nirvana All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 750	Jimmy Kimmel? __________________ Total Hockey Commissioner Your Off-Topic Nightmare. Free Agent OT Player - Plays 1B/3B/OF, hits for power on all fields, great fielder, can hit .330 a season!

02-28-2003, 03:32 PM	#10
OilCanBoyd Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Darmstadt, Germany Posts: 37	thanx to all that helped. danke markus. ganz hervorragende arbeit. (der player tracker spielt grosses tennis!) __________________ GM PittsburghPirates (German Baseball League)

02-28-2003, 02:17 PM	#3
JWay Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 5,021	THANK YOU!!!

02-28-2003, 02:38 PM	#6
Buckeye Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chillicothe, OH Posts: 41	All I can say so far is WOW ! Thankyou for the time well spent on details. There was obviously more time put into the game other than just a new look. I have been surfing through the program and am amazed at the new changes. I just imported my OOTP4 league. Easy to do and looks so much better. Great job to all (Markus, Steve & all the other betas and progammers and graphic artist)

02-28-2003, 02:46 PM	#8
Stealth Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 144	Thank you. I think this is a great game. A huge leap since ootp4.

02-28-2003, 03:21 PM	#9
YoungEagle Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wayne, MI Posts: 364	Game is looking good

02-28-2003, 04:24 PM	#11
Beach Boy Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. Posts: 49	I don't often post here -- I'm a big lurker -- but I do want to add my personal "Thank You" to Markus. It's a super game, made all the more special because of the constant tweaks and improvements, as well as the unflagging help from this online community. I have wasted many hours playing this game and I intend to waste many more. Thanks, Markus. You done good.

02-28-2003, 04:31 PM	#12
SunDevil Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 373	This game is testament to the amount of time and thought you have put into this franchise. Your skill as a game developer has increased greatly from each new release. Thank you, and I only hope I can create a software product in quality that resembles yours.

02-28-2003, 04:58 PM	#13
ZXLT Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 261	I'm with you guys. Thanks to Markus and everyone else who helped with OOTP5.

02-28-2003, 05:01 PM	#14
Riverdawg Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Woodstock...not NY Posts: 198	I haven't downloaded the game yet. Will do later tonight. But I totally agree, Markus and Team deserve a BIG THANK YOU for the excellent work and quick responses they have given to customers of the OOTP family. __________________ "The ball didn't do its job. I did my job. The ball didn't do its job," - Coca Crisp comments after he dropped a routine fly ball during a home opener for the Cleveland Indians on April 12, 2004.

02-28-2003, 05:02 PM	#15
jor31 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 296	THANK YOU __________________ <img src="http://www.seti-stats.de/setistats/userstats.php?bcolor=128,128,128&tcolor=128,128,12 8&l=2&lng=en&id=3123">

02-28-2003, 05:16 PM	#16
TigersFan23 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 156	Ditto! As always Markus, Steve and Co.- thanks so much for... (a) the lack of sleep I will experience over the next 48 hours! And I just bought a Select Comfort bed- yikes!!!! (b) my wife giving me those "You're insane and in need of intervention" looks. (c) the lack of progress on my kitchen and bathroom remodelling this weekend. (d) my sore back, butt and neck from sitting in front of the PC almost all weekend long. (e) Hoping I don't get fired after my first season in manager mode running the Detroit Tigers (yes, the owner is a "bad dude"). Now I know what Alan Trammell is going through!!! (f) having my daughter bring down food and water for her dad as he ponders how to get the Tigers to .500 ball with 99% of the season remaining. (g) making sure I have no reason to walk outside all weekend (supposed to get some snow here in Minneapolis). And most importantly.... Thanks for OOTP5! It flat-out rocks!!!!

02-28-2003, 05:38 PM	#18
TigersFan23 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 156	Thanks Steve! I'm going to work on some additional logos and even some generic stadiums as well- once I get some "free time" again!

02-28-2003, 05:51 PM	#19
slic1149 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 348	Been playing since ootp2, downloaded the game about five hours ago and just came up for air. What a tremendous work of art. The game just keeps getting better and I love it more each year. Thanks for a great game. __________________ To laugh often and love much, to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others, to give one's self, this is to have succeeded. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

02-28-2003, 06:01 PM	#20
zyk Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: vegas Posts: 177	awsome job guys!!! Im VERY happy with the game... I still cant get over how nice the skins and new interface look... amazing... =)