So I guess we should have an impressions thread

[scuffleball]

Okay, seriously . . . this game is amazing! I've bought every version since the very beginning and I feel like a proud uncle-of-sorts right now as I have watched this game grow and grow into an absolutely remarkable achievement. I haven't even scratched the surface yet really, but the presentation and sim speed alone is worth the moeny. It just flies now. The FaceGen feature is simply one of the best additions imaginable, and will really bring leagues to life as never before.

Marcus, you really have outdone yourself with this new version. Kudos! And kudos to everyone involved in the game. This is a solid, immersive, beautiful, intuitive release - it was clear right from the first that SI Games, Marcus, and everyone helping him really paid attention and got things right, as they say

Great job! I can't wait to play around some more and then important my Mountaineer League in!!!!

Now, off to enjoy this game!

[TheRugman]

I am sure I will be amazed as well if I could only receive the download links. Marc has been trying but nothing yet.

[Simmo13]

After a brief foray..........Face-gen works PBP seems much improved, ability to move outfielders from the 10th row of the bleachers, good. Various league set-up screens work really smoothly.........In fact I think I'll go and play some more

[Faaip De Oiad]

Originally Posted by Queensryche

It's pure crap that FaceGen won't work on all video cards. That's just lazy ass developing right there. I have an ATI Raedon Express 200m on my laptop and it doesn't work. Pretty pathetic if you ask me. I didn't see this mentioned much,they raved about the face gen,but didn't tell anyone it wouldn't work on a lot of video cards.

Sounds like the same sneaky advertising they did last year. What a jip.

If Mouth.Open

Then Insert.Foot

[PotatoPeeler]

Originally Posted by Faaip De Oiad

If Mouth.Open

Then Insert.Foot

Already beat you to that one.

[CBL-Commish]

Originally Posted by Queensryche

I'm sorry I don't have time to troll a messageboard 24 hours a day like some of you do. I was going to try and update drivers,but of course,ATI's drivers are down.

Of course I'm going to rip into the game,the part I've seen,the face gen,wasn't working and I instantly went off to try and fix it only to be told it won't work on all video cards. I didn't play any other part of the game,so my initial reaction to the game is not a good one.

No good deed goes unpunished.

[PotatoPeeler]

The backspace key takes you back a screen. Outstanding!

[statman]

3 letters W O W! It looks great, haven't played a game yet, but had to share this amazing realism with you. I choose my team to manage in a fictional league and my generated GM photo looked just like me. You guys are incredible, how did you do that?

[PotatoPeeler]

The little tips and trivia under the progress bars are a really nice touch as well. The only problem, if you can actually call this a problem, is that the game is so damned quick, I can't read all of the text before the progress bar has reached 100%.

[Sweed]

Originally Posted by Queensryche

I'm sorry I don't have time to troll a messageboard 24 hours a day like some of you do. I was going to try and update drivers,but of course,ATI's drivers are down.

Of course I'm going to rip into the game,the part I've seen,the face gen,wasn't working and I instantly went off to try and fix it only to be told it won't work on all video cards. I didn't play any other part of the game,so my initial reaction to the game is not a good one.

"Of course I'm going to rip into the game" ?
I'm sorry you're so impatient you can't wait for people to help you. When games first come out there are always issues. It's nice when, instead of ranting right away, people give the developers a chance to help them.

Obviously you look at it a different way. Enjoy the ulcers you will inevitably develop someday

[redsox45]

Originally Posted by PotatoPeeler

The little tips and trivia under the progress bars are a really nice touch as well. The only problem, if you can actually call this a problem, is that the game is so damned quick, I can't read all of the text before the progress bar has reached 100%.

This was brought up by Eugene Church in beta, and is being discussed over there now. More tips are also on their way.

Will

[silvam14]

Originally Posted by redsox45

This was brought up by Eugene Church in beta, and is being discussed over there now. More tips are also on their way.

Will

Yeah, the tips and trivia are just a txt file that can be customized to add as many or as little as you want. Pretty Cool!

[Sweed]

Something else new that may pull me to the webcast screen more often.
Bottom left corner is team info detailing many things about the teams playing including available pinch hitters and rested relievers. Nice touch and a great idea.

[fauteuil7]

Has anyone managed an individual game yet? This is the first version I'm holding off on buying right away because the in-game experience was a big drop-off from 6.5. I'm happy to hear that some of my complaints were taken into consideration for this version (strategic one-pitch, an option for basic PbP, a nicer looking in-game interface including more relevant information, some general changes to make historical leagues more fun) but I was wondering how all of these features affect the game. On average, how long does it take to manage a game on on-pitch mode? When I have the rare evening to throw at OOTP I like to try to get through a month or so in a sitting, so any increase in speed without losing gameplay or immersion is welcome.

And I know that this doesn't belong here, but I think a great feature in the future would be to allow customization of the ratings and stats displayed on the in-game screen. All of the other parts of the game have great customization but since I spend most of my time in-game, this would be helpful.

Ooh, and also, are you able to see a batter's lifetime performance against the current pitcher (and vice-versa) from the Substitutions tab? I love pitcher vs. batter stats but they need to be easier at hand for the bench players and bullpen. It's been too often when I yank a pitcher who has performed badly against a batter late in the game only to bring in a guy who's given up two homers in five at-bats against the batter.

Sorry for ranting. I should probably copy the second and third paragraphs and post it somewhere else...

[Marc Duffy]

Make a new thread for that fauteuil7 - I think you'll be pleased..

[fauteuil7]

Originally Posted by Sweed

Something else new that may pull me to the webcast screen more often.
Bottom left corner is team info detailing many things about the teams playing including available pinch hitters and rested relievers. Nice touch and a great idea.

Very cool (and posted while I was typing up my screed). Are there stats given there as well, and if so, what kind?

[Claymore]

Me thinks the trivia is cool!

[Sweed]

Originally Posted by fauteuil7

Very cool (and posted while I was typing up my screed). Are there stats given there as well, and if so, what kind?

No stats it's more like

Available PH 6
pitchers    11
rested relievers 4

along with team stats. Still nice to know the opponent only has one rested reliever or pinch hitter without having to leave the game screen.

[fauteuil7]

Originally Posted by Sweed

No stats it's more like

Available PH 6
pitchers    11
rested relievers 4

along with team stats. Still nice to know the opponent only has one rested reliever or pinch hitter without having to leave the game screen.

I'd like to see a lefty/righty split there so you know from that screen if you can fish the only lefty reliever into the game with a pinch hitter and then bring in your righty.

What am I doing? I haven't even bought the game yet and I'm complaining about it. That IS a good improvement.

[Andreas Raht]

Originally Posted by Hotwheelz

So far ive only had time to create a test league and its creating player photos right now....but the interface looks great. Very smooth. Im getting excited

The only thing I have to say is that photo creation takes awhile but that is expected. I just need more patience.

I always do it this way: In the game options under "Players" I select "Create player pics on demand" and then I start to play. When I go to lunch or something like that, I let the computer generate the missing pictures. Do that with a click on the button "Update player pictures" on the same page in the game options.