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blueturf · 05-23-2008, 12:10 AM

I don't see Markus using OOTP online to replace online leagues as they are now. I think he is trying to tap in to the fantasy market that wouldn't necessarily play via a PC software game.

I was also a little bummed to see this was still a planned part of the release. I am not sure how much focus it takes away from game development since it will use the same engine. However, the market for this type of set-up is already flooded. Most notably Strat-o-Matic online who even has a partnership with Sporting News to get traffic to the game.
Others:
WhatIfSports
Sim Dynasty
SimYard
CSFBL
I researched this in the winter when Markus initially announced plans for OOTP online and came across many other sites like these. I figured he had scrapped the plans for the add on.

05-23-2008, 12:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
blueturf Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 310	I don't see Markus using OOTP online to replace online leagues as they are now. I think he is trying to tap in to the fantasy market that wouldn't necessarily play via a PC software game. I was also a little bummed to see this was still a planned part of the release. I am not sure how much focus it takes away from game development since it will use the same engine. However, the market for this type of set-up is already flooded. Most notably Strat-o-Matic online who even has a partnership with Sporting News to get traffic to the game. Others: WhatIfSports Sim Dynasty SimYard CSFBL I researched this in the winter when Markus initially announced plans for OOTP online and came across many other sites like these. I figured he had scrapped the plans for the add on. __________________ "...he could have run for 500 yards if only the end zone hadn't kept getting in the way" MY STADIUMS AND OTHER GRAPHICS AVAILABLE HERE Last edited by blueturf : 05-23-2008 at 12:13 AM.