How much better is OOTP5 than STB2003?

AdmiralACF · 03-01-2003, 06:36 PM

I'm debating whether or not to buy OOTP5. The thing is, I just got STB2003 for Christmas and have not gotten a lot of use out of it yet, so I am hesitant to go out (or rather, stay in) and buy a new game already.

So my question is what does everyone think of the improvements/upgrades/changes? Is there enough new stuff in OOTP5 to warrant buying it, even though last year's game is new to me?

lynchjm24 · 03-01-2003, 06:42 PM

It's a lot better. At least after 24 hours - it seems to be much much better

satchel · 03-01-2003, 06:49 PM

5 blows away 4 in my opinion, and that’s after only 24 hours with it.

Dwolfson20 · 03-01-2003, 06:52 PM

It's much better. If you start a career in v4 right now with the intention of converting it to v5 later, you'll be kicking yourself for not starting it in v5 when the time comes.

Dargone · 03-01-2003, 07:00 PM

OOTP5 is amazing. There are a few issues that should be taken care of once the patch comes out Wednesday.

Stealth · 03-01-2003, 07:07 PM

I think everybody agrees that v5 is way better.

Buckeye · 03-01-2003, 07:26 PM

I grew up playing Strat-o-matic with cards for sometimes 10-12 hours a day (when we were not out playing ball). I am honestly glad this game was not out when I attended college or I probably would not have spent any time in class at all.
I have looked at other computer games online that deal with baseball and primarily stats. This game is by far the best I have seen. If you buy it just plan on letting it become part of your life because it is way too addicting. Version 5 is the best so far. Markus and crew have really outdone themselves. Buying it is a no brainer in my opinion. It is a must.

TwinMonster · 03-01-2003, 07:31 PM

I second those opinions. 5 is awesome. The AI is much better, it's easier to navigate, and it has a great almanac, power rankinges, and much much better prospect evaluations. Shoot, it was a Christmas gift. Give it to a kid or a relate, let them get addicted, and spoil yourself rotten on OOTP5!

03-01-2003, 06:36 PM	#1
AdmiralACF Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 85	How much better is OOTP5 than STB2003? I'm debating whether or not to buy OOTP5. The thing is, I just got STB2003 for Christmas and have not gotten a lot of use out of it yet, so I am hesitant to go out (or rather, stay in) and buy a new game already. So my question is what does everyone think of the improvements/upgrades/changes? Is there enough new stuff in OOTP5 to warrant buying it, even though last year's game is new to me?

03-01-2003, 06:49 PM	#3
satchel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ft Smith Ark. USA Posts: 2,681	versions. 5 blows away 4 in my opinion, and that’s after only 24 hours with it. __________________ JL Commish NPBL Rhode Island Reds ’33 ’34 ’35 TCBA San Francisco Railbornes ’74 ’76 ’77 ’78 FL New Orleans Black Sox ’56 ’57 ’58 ’59

03-01-2003, 06:52 PM	#4
Dwolfson20 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Not St. Louis Posts: 2,872	It's much better. If you start a career in v4 right now with the intention of converting it to v5 later, you'll be kicking yourself for not starting it in v5 when the time comes. __________________

03-01-2003, 07:00 PM	#5
Dargone Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Interwebs Posts: 2,862	OOTP5 is amazing. There are a few issues that should be taken care of once the patch comes out Wednesday. __________________ I was never one to patiently pick up broken fragments and glue them together again and tell myself that the mended whole was as good as new. What is broken is broken -- and I'd rather remember it as it was at its best than mend it and see the broken places as long as I lived.-Margaret Mitchell

03-01-2003, 06:42 PM	#2
lynchjm24 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hartford Posts: 978 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	It's a lot better. At least after 24 hours - it seems to be much much better

03-01-2003, 07:07 PM	#6
Stealth Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 144	I think everybody agrees that v5 is way better.

03-01-2003, 07:26 PM	#7
Buckeye Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chillicothe, OH Posts: 41	I grew up playing Strat-o-matic with cards for sometimes 10-12 hours a day (when we were not out playing ball). I am honestly glad this game was not out when I attended college or I probably would not have spent any time in class at all. I have looked at other computer games online that deal with baseball and primarily stats. This game is by far the best I have seen. If you buy it just plan on letting it become part of your life because it is way too addicting. Version 5 is the best so far. Markus and crew have really outdone themselves. Buying it is a no brainer in my opinion. It is a must.

03-01-2003, 07:31 PM	#8
TwinMonster Major Leagues Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Minnepolis Posts: 325	I second those opinions. 5 is awesome. The AI is much better, it's easier to navigate, and it has a great almanac, power rankinges, and much much better prospect evaluations. Shoot, it was a Christmas gift. Give it to a kid or a relate, let them get addicted, and spoil yourself rotten on OOTP5!