How satisfied are you with SI Marketing? - Page 11

Malleus Dei · 03-20-2006, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Zitofan75

Actually Fantom I'm upset by your avatar of Kirk Gibson, his jack off of Dennis Eckersley in the 1988 WS still makes me wince.

I was there, it was great.

Malleus Dei · 03-20-2006, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Faroo6

You just HAD to mention that didn't you.

Well, of course. Greatest home run ever.

Malleus Dei · 03-20-2006, 11:55 PM

"Gibson . . . swings! And a fly ball to deep right field! This is gonna be a home run! Unbelievable! A home run for Gibson! And the Dodgers have won the game, 5-4! I don't believe what I just saw! . . . I don't believe what I just saw!"

Zitofan75 · 03-20-2006, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Malleus Dei

"Gibson . . . swings! And a fly ball to deep right field! This is gonna be a home run! Unbelievable! A home run for Gibson! And the Dodgers have won the game, 5-4! I don't believe what I just saw! . . . I don't believe what I just saw!"

HISS, HISS, HISS!!!!!

Malleus Dei · 03-21-2006, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Zitofan75

HISS, HISS, HISS!!!!!

Batting Stats, 1988 World Series

Player G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO BA OBP SLG SB

Hershiser 2 3 1 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 1.00 1.000 1.66 0

Canseco 5 19 1 1 0 0 1 5 2 5 .053 .182 .211 1

McGwire 5 17 1 1 0 0 1 1 3 4 .059 .200 .235 0

Always nice to see a pitcher outhit two sluggers.

canadiancreed · 03-21-2006, 12:23 AM

such happy memories

and I'm not even a Dodger's fan (1981....

)

Zitofan75 · 03-21-2006, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Malleus Dei

Batting Stats, 1988 World Series

Player G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO BA OBP SLG SB

Hershiser 2 3 1 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 1.00 1.000 1.66 0

Canseco 5 19 1 1 0 0 1 5 2 5 .053 .182 .211 1

McGwire 5 17 1 1 0 0 1 1 3 4 .059 .200 .235 0

Always nice to see a pitcher outhit two sluggers.

Yeah but that's because McGwire and Canseco hadn't discovered steroids yet.

Malleus Dei · 03-21-2006, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Zitofan75

Yeah but that's because McGwire and Canseco hadn't discovered steroids yet.

"According to Bryant, La Russa knew in 1988 that Canseco was doing steroids."

http://talkingbaseball.wordpress.com...reat-enablers/

Marc Duffy · 03-21-2006, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Anonymous Ghost

I've only been dropping in now and again every few weeks to see how things are going, so I don't understand the complaints about Marc's mod-actions. Without stirring the pot too much, can someone briefly summarize what he's done that some people have disliked?

Anyway, while I agree that "marketing" is different from "moderating," these forums are OOTP's primary means of communicating with its customer base, so it strikes me as a little silly to suggest that the two are distinct from each other. As an abstract business concept, it makes sense to me that SI's top marketer play an active role in the day-to-day administration of these forums.

And again, from what I've seen I believe that Marc has done a better job handling us "obnoxious" (potential) customers than Henry or Steve did in the past. But given my sporadic attention to the board, maybe I missed something.

No, I dont believe you missed anything. I'd vowed not to respond to this post but some of the comments seem to be bordering on hysteria and the bandwagon grows.

I've run the Sports Interactive community for nine years, I know how to mod. The same basic principles of modding apply no matter what the forum is.

So far, I think in terms of modding I'm guilty of closing 2 threads, both by Ford Prefect, and both for posting when I'd asked them to be taken off-line.

I've decided that the next time you'll see a post on the forums and a new item on the website from me is when I announce the release date. Till then, you can all speculate and discuss the rights and wrongs of this decision and the lack of blogs on some of the games key features till your hearts content. As I said from day 1 - we never planned to give it to you all straight away.

Hotwheelz · 03-21-2006, 03:59 AM

So because of a few the rest of us dont get any new stuff? Great.

canadiancreed · 03-21-2006, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotwheelz

So because of a few the rest of us dont get any new stuff? Great.

that's the way it goes in all walks of life. The few make it hard for the majority

Hotwheelz · 03-21-2006, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by canadiancreed

that's the way it goes in all walks of life. The few make it hard for the majority

Yeah. I just dont see how this is the best decision. Sure a few have put a strain on the situation but this a game that you are trying to sell and cutting off new information would seemingly hurt that. Maybe I am wrong though.

canadiancreed · 03-21-2006, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotwheelz

Yeah. I just dont see how this is the best decision. Sure a few have put a strain on the situation but this a game that you are trying to sell and cutting off new information would seemingly hurt that. Maybe I am wrong though.

I look at it this way:

iformation is given out in a steady format, enough to entice, but not enough to give away everything. For most, we treat it as a good novel, eagerly awaiting more. Some however, treat it like children receiving gifts at Xmas and continuously wanting more, more more, with predictable results.

of course that's just my brief summary on it, and of course the reaction given to turn off the taps is warrented should such a synopsis be correct. It sucks for most of us, but well, that's the breaks.

Hotwheelz · 03-21-2006, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by canadiancreed

I look at it this way:

iformation is given out in a steady format, enough to entice, but not enough to give away everything. For most, we treat it as a good novel, eagerly awaiting more. Some however, treat it like children receiving gifts at Xmas and continuously wanting more, more more, with predictable results.

of course that's just my brief summary on it, and of course the reaction given to turn off the taps is warrented should such a synopsis be correct. It sucks for most of us, but well, that's the breaks.

Im not too dissapointed. The more I heard the more I couldnt wait. Actually, hearing more about the game made waiting difficult.

I really dont care either way. I just dont totally agree with it. No sleep will be lost however.

canadiancreed · 03-21-2006, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Hotwheelz

Im not too dissapointed. The more I heard the more I couldnt wait. Actually, hearing more about the game made waiting difficult.

I really dont care either way. I just dont totally agree with it. No sleep will be lost however.

Indeed. It does save me asking my one inquiry, but other than that, the release date shoudl be enjoyable for all concerned

sfgiants88 · 03-21-2006, 04:28 AM

*repeat post*

sfgiants88 · 03-21-2006, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Marc Duffy

No, I dont believe you missed anything. I'd vowed not to respond to this post but some of the comments seem to be bordering on hysteria and the bandwagon grows.

I've run the Sports Interactive community for nine years, I know how to mod. The same basic principles of modding apply no matter what the forum is.

So far, I think in terms of modding I'm guilty of closing 2 threads, both by Ford Prefect, and both for posting when I'd asked them to be taken off-line.

I've decided that the next time you'll see a post on the forums and a new item on the website from me is when I announce the release date. Till then, you can all speculate and discuss the rights and wrongs of this decision and the lack of blogs on some of the games key features till your hearts content. As I said from day 1 - we never planned to give it to you all straight away.

For the record, I thought your modding was totally fine, but I also think your decision to not post anymore is a tad bit impulsive.

canadiancreed · 03-21-2006, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sfgiants88

*repeat post*

dont' you hate when that happens?

jbsnadb · 03-21-2006, 04:51 AM

Exactly my point earlier...

Too much information has been given already, making a certain few so impatient that they have used these boards as a chance to flame Markus, Mark, SI, the Pope, the Grand Nagus, whoever they can think of. So much info has been disseminated, we're on overload.

Canadiancreed has it right, only ONE piece of info is what we need right now, and that's it.

EXCEPT...

A screenshot of in game play would be nice.

canadiancreed · 03-21-2006, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jbsnadb

Exactly my point earlier...

Too much information has been given already, making a certain few so impatient that they have used these boards as a chance to flame Markus, Mark, SI, the Pope, the Grand Nagus, whoever they can think of. So much info has been disseminated, we're on overload.

Canadiancreed has it right, only ONE piece of info is what we need right now, and that's it.

EXCEPT...

A screenshot of in game play would be nice.

screenshots are like swimsuit issues. The more pics, the better

View Poll Results: Your satisfaction level with SI marketing on OOTPB2006 so far
5 - Incredibly good, I like their style	39	26.17%
4 - A good start	67	44.97%
3 - Average	25	16.78%
2 - Poor from what I've seen	9	6.04%
1 - I hate the approach	9	6.04%
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03-21-2006, 04:51 AM	#219 (permalink)
jbsnadb All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,005 Thanked 1x in 1 post	Exactly my point earlier... Too much information has been given already, making a certain few so impatient that they have used these boards as a chance to flame Markus, Mark, SI, the Pope, the Grand Nagus, whoever they can think of. So much info has been disseminated, we're on overload. Canadiancreed has it right, only ONE piece of info is what we need right now, and that's it. EXCEPT... A screenshot of in game play would be nice.