Any word on the manual?

Stud Cantrell · 03-14-2004, 07:29 PM

I bought Season Ticket Baseball 2003 (yeah, yeah - I know) but wasn't able to get as much out of it as I hoped to because I was overwhelmed by all the features. I'm *very* interested in OOTP 6 but fear I'll be even more overwhelmed if the manual doesn't give a lot more information than I found in the downloadable manual for OOTP 5. Has any development effort been invested there? Or has Marcus made the not-unreasonable assumption that the core audience for this product is a lot more knowlegeable than I am and doesn't need the help?

Kelric · 03-14-2004, 07:39 PM

If you have any questions you can always read the FAQ forum as well as ask any other questions here on the forums. Someone is almost always happy to answer.

graham5 · 03-15-2004, 08:58 AM

Its a good point though - if OOTP want to attract a greater fanbase, surely it is vital that they develop a comprehensive, easy to use manual for the game.

Omega Supreme · 03-15-2004, 09:04 AM

Has there ever been a manual for OOTP? I just think it takes some getting used to, but it's pretty self-explanatory.

Sandstorm3 · 03-15-2004, 09:26 AM

you can download the manual for V5, it will not have all of the features but it will be a start and I assume the V6 maual will be similar so you can get a feel if it provides enough info

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/ootp/downloads.html

PLG · 03-15-2004, 10:45 AM

Maybe a compilation of all readme and manuals of each version
could be helpfull for new peoples.

Joe Shlabotnick · 03-15-2004, 11:07 AM

We don't need no stinkin' manual.

Or is it, "We don't need no stinkin' Manuel"?

sporr · 03-15-2004, 11:45 AM

I'm planning to help compile the manual for OOTP6. Hopefully, it will be more useful than in years past.

Rizon · 03-15-2004, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Anus Wagner
. I'm *very* interested in OOTP 6 but fear I'll be even more overwhelmed if the manual doesn't give a lot more information than I found in the downloadable manual for OOTP 5. Has any development effort been invested there? Or has Marcus made the not-unreasonable assumption that the core audience for this product is a lot more knowlegeable than I am and doesn't need the help?

A manual definately helps. v5 had one, and even though it doesn't tell as much about the game as it should, it's a huge improvement over some of the earlier manuals

Sometimes it can be overwhelming with all the features, but just tinkering around with things in a test-league is a great way to figure out how some things work. And anytime I couldn't figure something out, I've always been able to find the answer here.

Eugene Church · 03-15-2004, 11:50 AM

I agree the manuals have not been very thorough in OOTPB and they need to be greatly improved for the newcomers.

In reality, the only way to learn is by playing the game and asking questions here on the forum. The gamers here are very helpful in helping each other. It's a fine community.

AnotherAlias · 03-15-2004, 12:16 PM

Doesn't having the name "Anus" bother you? I know, if I had grown up with a name like that there would have been trouble. Are you the butt of many jokes?

A manual would be cool, but not the highest item on my priority list.

PLG · 03-15-2004, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sporr
I'm planning to help compile the manual for OOTP6. Hopefully, it will be more useful than in years past.

Please, include details for online league...
Like witch files we need to send to the commish:
gamexxx.exp, teamxx.exp, etc....

This should help new peoples for sure.

ctorg · 03-15-2004, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by AnotherAlias
Doesn't having the name "Anus" bother you? I know, if I had grown up with a name like that there would have been trouble. Are you the butt of many jokes?

A manual would be cool, but not the highest item on my priority list.

Man, you made me laugh at work, AA. Shame on you.

spleen1015 · 03-15-2004, 12:26 PM

sporr is the right man for the job.

Godard · 03-15-2004, 02:15 PM

The manual for OOTP seems to be along the lines of manuals for many videogames -- it just gives the basic info, leaving you to discover all the little wonders of the game for yourself.

Or, more likely, leaving you to buy the hint book for $15.

If you need the hint book for OOTP, thankfully there is none -- that's what the (*free*) forums are for.

ctorg · 03-15-2004, 02:17 PM

This is Manuel:

Crapshoot · 03-15-2004, 04:12 PM

Ah yes- a fellow CMU student. its not surprising..

AnotherAlias · 03-15-2004, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ctorg
Man, you made me laugh at work, AA. Shame on you.

Well, someone has to get this party rolling.

messenjah · 03-15-2004, 11:27 PM

Yeah, i figured out OOTP5 pretty easily, and Season Ticket Baseball 2003, but with all the new features, it might seem helpful to get a comprehensive OOTP6 manual.

rangers85 · 03-17-2004, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PLG
Please, include details for online league...
Like witch files we need to send to the commish:
gamexxx.exp, teamxx.exp, etc....
This should help new peoples for sure.

Are you advocating sending porn to commishes?

03-14-2004, 07:29 PM	#1
Stud Cantrell Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 77	Any word on the manual? I bought Season Ticket Baseball 2003 (yeah, yeah - I know) but wasn't able to get as much out of it as I hoped to because I was overwhelmed by all the features. I'm very interested in OOTP 6 but fear I'll be even more overwhelmed if the manual doesn't give a lot more information than I found in the downloadable manual for OOTP 5. Has any development effort been invested there? Or has Marcus made the not-unreasonable assumption that the core audience for this product is a lot more knowlegeable than I am and doesn't need the help?

03-15-2004, 09:26 AM	#5
Sandstorm3 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: West Seneca, NY Posts: 157	you can download the manual for V5, it will not have all of the features but it will be a start and I assume the V6 maual will be similar so you can get a feel if it provides enough info http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/ootp/downloads.html __________________ "I'm very well acquainted with the seven deadly sins, I keep a busy sechdual trying to fit them in" Mr. Bad Example (Warren Zevon)

03-15-2004, 10:45 AM	#6
PLG All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Montréal, Canada Posts: 640	Maybe a compilation of all readme and manuals of each version could be helpfull for new peoples. __________________ Pierre pierrepage30@hotmail.com If it's tourist season, why can't we shoot them?

03-15-2004, 11:07 AM	#7
Joe Shlabotnick Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Row 12, Seat 7 Posts: 291	We don't need no stinkin' manual. Or is it, "We don't need no stinkin' Manuel"? __________________ This space for rent.

03-15-2004, 02:15 PM	#15
Godard Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 48	Manual speak The manual for OOTP seems to be along the lines of manuals for many videogames -- it just gives the basic info, leaving you to discover all the little wonders of the game for yourself. Or, more likely, leaving you to buy the hint book for $15. If you need the hint book for OOTP, thankfully there is none -- that's what the (free) forums are for. __________________ David Gorgos Nick Punto!

03-14-2004, 07:39 PM	#2
Kelric Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Greater Boston Area Posts: 3,992	If you have any questions you can always read the FAQ forum as well as ask any other questions here on the forums. Someone is almost always happy to answer.

03-15-2004, 08:58 AM	#3
graham5 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UK Posts: 38	Its a good point though - if OOTP want to attract a greater fanbase, surely it is vital that they develop a comprehensive, easy to use manual for the game.

03-15-2004, 09:04 AM	#4
Omega Supreme Minors (Single A) Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 72	Has there ever been a manual for OOTP? I just think it takes some getting used to, but it's pretty self-explanatory.

03-15-2004, 11:45 AM	#8
sporr Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 8,277	I'm planning to help compile the manual for OOTP6. Hopefully, it will be more useful than in years past.

03-15-2004, 11:50 AM	#10
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,255	I agree the manuals have not been very thorough in OOTPB and they need to be greatly improved for the newcomers. In reality, the only way to learn is by playing the game and asking questions here on the forum. The gamers here are very helpful in helping each other. It's a fine community.

03-15-2004, 12:16 PM	#11
AnotherAlias Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I'm back...for now Posts: 4,190	Doesn't having the name "Anus" bother you? I know, if I had grown up with a name like that there would have been trouble. Are you the butt of many jokes? A manual would be cool, but not the highest item on my priority list.

03-15-2004, 12:26 PM	#14
spleen1015 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,008	sporr is the right man for the job.

03-15-2004, 02:17 PM	#16
ctorg Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 9,848	This is Manuel: __________________ 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

03-15-2004, 04:12 PM	#17
Crapshoot Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: watching: DArwin's missing link in action Posts: 3,112	Ah yes- a fellow CMU student. its not surprising.. __________________ Senior Senor Member of the OOTP Boards Pittsburgh Playmates- OTBL

03-15-2004, 11:27 PM	#19
messenjah All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 565	Yeah, i figured out OOTP5 pretty easily, and Season Ticket Baseball 2003, but with all the new features, it might seem helpful to get a comprehensive OOTP6 manual.