I played the demo and im thinking of buying.....

[Orioles8]

..but i live in London and its asking me to pay in euros??

[Tony M]

That's fine. Because OOTP Developments are based in Germany they use Euro's as their European purchasing currency.

I live in the UK along with a fair few of us on here and we've purchased in Euros for the last few versions.

If you purchased anything online from Germany (via amazon for example) you'd be charged in Euros.

[Orioles8]

Originally Posted by Tony M

That's fine. Because OOTP Developments are based in Germany they use Euro's as their European purchasing currency.

I live in the UK along with a fair few of us on here and we've purchased in Euros for the last few versions.

If you purchased anything online from Germany (via amazon for example) you'd be charged in Euros.

okay fair enough...though you are probably a hardcore fan of the game so how you pay/ how much isnt that big an issue. With me, i like the game from what i played of the demo and i would like to purchase. This would be my first purchase..and although the game is impressive, i'll only buy if it makes sense money wise. 30 euros seems too steep so i'll pass. If there was a way to buy in dollars-that would seriously tempt me.

[Sweed]

Originally Posted by Orioles8

okay fair enough...though you are probably a hardcore fan of the game so how you pay/ how much isnt that big an issue. With me, i like the game from what i played of the demo and i would like to purchase. This would be my first purchase..and although the game is impressive, i'll only buy if it makes sense money wise. 30 euros seems too steep so i'll pass. If there was a way to buy in dollars-that would seriously tempt me.

I understand your reasoning and would never argue it's not valid. But FWIW you're missing out on a great game that only costs pennies per hour of play.

Football Manager 2010 went up $10 for us in the States this year. I'll still buy (but I know some will pass because of the higher price) because like OOTP the value in cost per hour is still dirt cheap.

[endgame]

I didn't check the website to know with certainty, but the 29.99 Euros is already a discounted price from what the OP would pay later should he change his mind and decide to purchase then, right?

[Orioles8]

Originally Posted by Sweed

I understand your reasoning and would never argue it's not valid. But FWIW you're missing out on a great game that only costs pennies per hour of play.

Football Manager 2010 went up $10 for us in the States this year. I'll still buy (but I know some will pass because of the higher price) because like OOTP the value in cost per hour is still dirt cheap.

its a good point...and id consider it if i had a boxed version but certainly not for download. Especially when i see i can pay 10 pounds less in dollars. As i said, this is my first time would be buying...so its not like im certain im gonna play it for a long time and really enjoy it. Who knows, if i bought, i may become a fan and buy next time without hassle.

Also, it doesntmake much sense that the price will go back up and stay up AFTER the WS does it? ...surely the price will come down in a bit.

[kq76]

You might be interested in reading the explanation.

[Orioles8]

Originally Posted by kq76

You might be interested in reading the explanation.

thanks for this. Makes things a bit clearer.

At this current price i will pass for now...and hopefully look forward to a reduction in the future and i'll look into buying once again. Many thanks

[spleen1015]

Look at the price of OOTP9. Right now, it costs more than OOTPX does. When 11 comes, X is going to stay the same price.

If I were you, I would go download OOTP8. It is free now. You'll play it. You'll love it. You'll kick yourself for not getting X when it was discounted.

[Cooleyvol]

Originally Posted by Orioles8

its a good point...and id consider it if i had a boxed version but certainly not for download. Especially when i see i can pay 10 pounds less in dollars. As i said, this is my first time would be buying...so its not like im certain im gonna play it for a long time and really enjoy it. Who knows, if i bought, i may become a fan and buy next time without hassle.

Also, it doesntmake much sense that the price will go back up and stay up AFTER the WS does it? ...surely the price will come down in a bit.

Trust me...........you're GONNA play it for a LOOOONG time.

[Athletics17]

Originally Posted by spleen1015

Look at the price of OOTP9. Right now, it costs more than OOTPX does. When 11 comes, X is going to stay the same price.

If I were you, I would go download OOTP8. It is free now. You'll play it. You'll love it. You'll kick yourself for not getting X when it was discounted.

I started with version 9 two months before 10 and switched immediatley. I have no regrets. The second 11 comes, it will be bye bye 10.

With so many options for customizing, the ideas for you leagues are almost endless.

[Orioles8]

.........some of you may be pleased to know..........I just bought the game!

Its downloading.....what are the types of thing i should look to do staright away?

Im thinking of just starting a game using the Orioles(2009)..

I ve found 'Padres fan mods website'.......so im gonna take pics and stadiums from there? How about updated current mlb rosters?(or should i just start from the 09 database.

oh and the patch- i need to download it dont I?

thanks anyway

[Malleus Dei]

The game you downloaded should already be patched.

As to what to do...well, as Aleister Crowley used to say, "Do what thou wilt."

[Orioles8]

Originally Posted by Malleus Dei

The game you downloaded should already be patched.

As to what to do...well, as Aleister Crowley used to say, "Do what thou wilt."

the last person id want to take advice from is Aleister Crowley.

....but i take your point

[Sparrow]

Originally Posted by Orioles8

what are the types of thing i should look to do staright away?

If you're like me when I first got the game...

1) start a league that suits your fancy
2) play for a month (OOTP time)
3) find something you wish you'd done differently
4) correct "mistake" and back to step 2.

Repeat until you have a new brainchild and back to step 1.

[Orioles8]

Originally Posted by Sparrow

If you're like me when I first got the game...

1) start a league that suits your fancy
2) play for a month (OOTP time)
3) find something you wish you'd done differently
4) correct "mistake" and back to step 2.

Repeat until you have a new brainchild and back to step 1.

Okay well...im pretty sure im gonna start a 2009 season with the Orioles. Obviously because its the opening day roster/ratings...certain people wont be that accurate. Dont matter too much though, btw are there any up to date ones? thanks