OOTP 8 Now Available for Free

battists · 08-31-2009, 09:42 PM

Hi everyone,

Hope you're all doing well!

As part of our ongoing efforts to spread the word about OOTP, we are pleased to announce that we are now offering OOTP 8 for FREE for Windows and Mac.

You can download the free version of OOTP 8 here!

This is a fully functional version of OOTP 8. There are no restrictions or limitations. (The game ships with 2007 rosters...)

Of course, if you're on this forum, chances are you already own OOTP 8. This is really more of an approach to attracting new users to the game, but I wanted to be sure to announce this on the forums as well.

Over the next few weeks we will be conducting some additional marketing activities around this free release, so you'll likely see us active on Facebook, Twitter, a newsletter, and so forth.

Help us spread the word!

(Oh, and before everyone jumps on us, getting this out the door required very little of Markus' time. He's been working on some difficult bugs for patch #4!

)

Note: OOTP 8 is offered "as-is." We no longer offer active technical support for OOTP 8, nor will we be releasing any future patches.

Thanks!

Steve

MorseMoose · 08-31-2009, 09:45 PM

Very cool move by OOTPD, imo.

MorseMoose · 08-31-2009, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MorseMoose

Very cool move by OOTPD, imo.

gesture...that's the word I was looking for.

Jamee999 · 08-31-2009, 09:56 PM

Awesome!

TribeFanInNC · 08-31-2009, 10:07 PM

I think having a post-rewrite version available for free as a demo will be great for prospective buyers. Great job guys!

Killing Time · 08-31-2009, 11:45 PM

How about releasing 6.5? You can keep 8.

tajoumaru · 09-01-2009, 12:24 AM

Wait, what's the difference between OOTP 8 and OOTP 2007? When was 8 released?

Markus Heinsohn · 09-01-2009, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tajoumaru

Wait, what's the difference between OOTP 8 and OOTP 2007? When was 8 released?

Same game, both released in 2007. "OOTP 2007" was released by Sports Interactive, "OOTP 8" was released by us after we left SI.

Markus Heinsohn · 09-01-2009, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killing Time

How about releasing 6.5? You can keep 8.

8 is far better than 6.5.

bababui · 09-01-2009, 04:37 AM

One small but very helpful upgrade from 08 to 09/10 is the far easier interface for editing uniforms and stadiums.

Killing Time · 09-01-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

8 is far better than 6.5.

That, sir, is a matter of opinion.

jasonn29tn14 · 09-01-2009, 09:56 AM

A great marketing idea for prospective OOTP players. Trying a previous version of a game for free is a great way to attract new customers.

Raidergoo · 09-01-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killing Time

That, sir, is a matter of opinion.

Then, clearly, 6.5 is worth paying for.

LeeDorm8185 · 09-01-2009, 10:34 AM

Will this version run on a XP netbook, i.e. is the screen resolution ok?

Cryomaniac · 09-01-2009, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killing Time

How about releasing 6.5? You can keep 8.

I think they've said that 6.5 still makes them enough money that it's not worth releasing for free.

BMW · 09-01-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killing Time

How about releasing 6.5? You can keep 8.

Step 1: Receive gift horse.
Step 2: Inspect mouth.

Killing Time · 09-01-2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cryomaniac

I think they've said that 6.5 still makes them enough money that it's not worth releasing for free.

While 8 clearly does not, which proves that a lot of people agree with me about which version is the better one.

hyde4us11 · 09-01-2009, 11:34 AM

I lost my ootp6.5 license and wont buy another one. There just really isn't a point in playing that game. Your allowed your opinion that 6.5 is better but remember that there are people that disagree and they have the same rights as you.

kq76 · 09-01-2009, 12:03 PM

Wow! This is a great surprise. Not that I don't think it's a great idea, I certainly do, I just didn't think we'd see it after we talked about it awhile ago (I wonder if fantom1979's post was the seed). I liked the final patch of 8 quite a bit. Here's to hoping it has the desired effect. Nice brave move, guys!

Cryomaniac · 09-01-2009, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killing Time

While 8 clearly does not, which proves that a lot of people agree with me about which version is the better one.

Well yeah, that is the implication.

08-31-2009, 09:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
battists OOTP Developments Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 17,189 Blog Entries: 7 Thanks: 31 Thanked 776x in 220 posts	OOTP 8 Now Available for Free Hi everyone, Hope you're all doing well! As part of our ongoing efforts to spread the word about OOTP, we are pleased to announce that we are now offering OOTP 8 for FREE for Windows and Mac. You can download the free version of OOTP 8 here! This is a fully functional version of OOTP 8. There are no restrictions or limitations. (The game ships with 2007 rosters...) Of course, if you're on this forum, chances are you already own OOTP 8. This is really more of an approach to attracting new users to the game, but I wanted to be sure to announce this on the forums as well. Over the next few weeks we will be conducting some additional marketing activities around this free release, so you'll likely see us active on Facebook, Twitter, a newsletter, and so forth. Help us spread the word! (Oh, and before everyone jumps on us, getting this out the door required very little of Markus' time. He's been working on some difficult bugs for patch #4! ) Note: OOTP 8 is offered "as-is." We no longer offer active technical support for OOTP 8, nor will we be releasing any future patches. Thanks! Steve __________________ Buy our games! \|\| Follow us on Twitter \|\| Follow us on Facebook! OOTP Knowledge Base \|\| Get Technical Support Note: I am currently on hiatus from my OOTP Developments duties. If you need help, please go through the Support Central link above! Last edited by battists; 09-05-2009 at 08:31 AM.

08-31-2009, 09:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
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09-01-2009, 11:34 AM	#18 (permalink)
hyde4us11 Major Leagues Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 310 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5x in 4 posts	I lost my ootp6.5 license and wont buy another one. There just really isn't a point in playing that game. Your allowed your opinion that 6.5 is better but remember that there are people that disagree and they have the same rights as you. __________________ AIM: hydecubs FCB- Washington D.C. Freedom FOOLX- Washington D.C. Freedom FOOL- Hartford Harpooners FOD- Washington D.C. Freedom

09-01-2009, 12:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
tajoumaru Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 115 Thanks: 6 Thanked 6x in 6 posts	Wait, what's the difference between OOTP 8 and OOTP 2007? When was 8 released?

09-01-2009, 09:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
jasonn29tn14 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 290 Thanks: 180 Thanked 15x in 9 posts	A great marketing idea for prospective OOTP players. Trying a previous version of a game for free is a great way to attract new customers.

09-01-2009, 10:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
LeeDorm8185 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 69 Thanks: 25 Thanked 11x in 7 posts	Will this version run on a XP netbook, i.e. is the screen resolution ok?

09-01-2009, 12:03 PM	#19 (permalink)
kq76 Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 7,623 Thanks: 282 Thanked 332x in 190 posts	Wow! This is a great surprise. Not that I don't think it's a great idea, I certainly do, I just didn't think we'd see it after we talked about it awhile ago (I wonder if fantom1979's post was the seed). I liked the final patch of 8 quite a bit. Here's to hoping it has the desired effect. Nice brave move, guys! __________________ Useful Links: Manuals \| Downloads \| Newsletters \| Knowledge Base \| New Tech Support \| Updated Forum Rules Interactive Online League Directory - find or advertise a league today! Canadian Baseball League - uses OOTP11, running steadily since April 2002

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