I bought V15 last night; as far as the 3D goes....

canadian content · 06-11-2014, 06:20 PM

I realize that 3D is a work in progress but I really hope that when the kinks are finally worked out that the result of the play via play by play isn't known before the flight of the ball takes place........it completely defeats the purpose of even having this feature.

Cryomaniac · 06-12-2014, 08:23 AM

The next patch is supposed to make some additions to the 3D. It will be interesting to see what they do.

canadian content · 06-12-2014, 01:49 PM

I tried it out for a few minutes and it caused the game to freeze up a couple of times. I think it has a ton of potential, though.

This game's closest rival (starts with a P and ends with an M) got it right in their game and it was a 2D representation. It was close to perfect and it showed the end result once the play was completed.

Cryomaniac · 06-12-2014, 01:52 PM

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I tried it out for a few minutes and it caused the game to freeze up a couple of times.

Are you using a Mac? IIRC there have been some issues with 3D on the Mac.

canadian content · 06-12-2014, 02:07 PM

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Are you using a Mac? IIRC there have been some issues with 3D on the Mac.

Nope...Lenovo Thinkpad.

This computer never freezes up like that, either.

The Wolf · 06-12-2014, 11:47 PM

Buying OOTP for the 3-D is like buying a car because you like the tires on it.

canadian content · 06-13-2014, 02:04 AM

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Buying OOTP for the 3-D is like buying a car because you like the tires on it.

I would find it hard to believe anyone would BUT the playing out of games with OOTP is the one area of this game where creativity went completely absent. It's that bad.

I'm in the camp that is glad to see this issue finally being addressed.

drksd4848 · 06-13-2014, 09:55 AM

Just a thought:

They should actually call it OOTP 15.3.1_graphics beta. Only because it'll save new buyers from complaining or being confused about the feature or at least limiting expectations. Although I guess having a beta tag on a piece of software where everything else is final could be confusing in and of itself,

And if the graphics turn out like their vision for a graphics feature is, it WILL be awesome. It just takes time to develop something this huge/complex

Dave Hansen · 06-13-2014, 10:07 AM

This is the one reason why I've not purchased v15 to date.

I've supported Markus since v4 and have always played out each one of my team's games over these many years. In-game immersion is important to me...PBP...sounds...ball flight modelling, ball park photos, etc. rank high on my list along with the accuracy of the simulation engine.

The naysayers point about 3D not being intinsically important to "some" goes right along with the pundits that say the only "true" way to play OOTP is with with stats only.

The Wolf · 06-13-2014, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave Hansen

This is the one reason why I've not purchased v15 to date.

The naysayers point about 3D not being intinsically important to "some" goes right along with the pundits that say the only "true" way to play OOTP is with with stats only.

Wow. Three times wrong.

Not purchasing 15 is a mistake. This is the best version to date. But you can certainly deny the pleasure of 15 to yourself if you want to.

3D is not intrinsically important to a number of people here. That's been established. 3D is the Holy Grail to some, while to others it's the simulation that matters. There's a split.

As to stats-only being the only "true" way to play - where the heck did that come from? I'm probably the leading advocate for stats-only, and my mantra is "It's your game, play it your way."

I haven't seen one single post being this wrong in a long time. It's like seeing three errors on one play.

Okay · 06-13-2014, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

Buying OOTP for the 3-D is like buying a car because you like the tires on it.

Wait. I've done that! :-$

The Wolf · 06-13-2014, 11:03 AM

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Wait. I've done that! :-$

LOL, so did my brother-in-law once. "But, James, look! It has drag slicks!"

Cryomaniac · 06-13-2014, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

3D is not intrinsically important to a number of people here. That's been established. 3D is the Holy Grail to some, while to others it's the simulation that matters. There's a split.

Exactly. I personally would like both 3D and the simulation to be good, and I believe that's possible given time.

MizzouRah · 06-14-2014, 11:16 AM

I'm with the OP, I hope 3d gets a much needed update. This is the best version to date, but honestly.. I haven't played it all that much.

AI needs some serious work.. lineups, waivers, etc. The interface has reached awesomeness, now it's time to make the CPU much tougher and get the 3d going.

The Wolf · 06-14-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I'm with the OP, I hope 3d gets a much needed update. This is the best version to date, but honestly.. I haven't played it all that much.

AI needs some serious work.. lineups, waivers, etc. The interface has reached awesomeness, now it's time to make the CPU much tougher and get the 3d going.

I agree with the first part of that. It's time to make the CPU much tougher.

3D, meh. The game's the thing.

pstrickert · 06-14-2014, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I'm with the OP, I hope 3d gets a much needed update. This is the best version to date, but honestly.. I haven't played it all that much.

AI needs some serious work.. lineups, waivers, etc. The interface has reached awesomeness, now it's time to make the CPU much tougher and get the 3d going.

Not to take this thread off-topic, but can you cite some specifics?

The Game · 06-14-2014, 01:18 PM

While i would like 3D to work like it should, it no longer matters to me as i have custom parks for almost all of my teams and since only one person is even making 3D parks he will not get to any custom orders til 2028. by then 3D should be working fine.

baseballonly · 06-14-2014, 10:31 PM

I don't get why you wouldn't buy OOTP because the 3D sucks. It's not like another game offers it. You do know there's an option to turn 3D off, right?

MizzouRah · 06-17-2014, 01:00 AM

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Not to take this thread off-topic, but can you cite some specifics?

There's a thread about lineups.. just some weird AI choices.

Seeing guys on waivers who shouldn't be - some people said make lower levels no limit, so I'll try that.

It just seems easy to build up a powerhouse and although I know there are things we can do to help make it harder, I just want to see the AI get tougher. Doesn't seem like it's been upgraded in that regard, but maybe it has?

The Wolf · 06-17-2014, 01:19 AM

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There's a thread about lineups.. just some weird AI choices.

Seeing guys on waivers who shouldn't be - some people said make lower levels no limit, so I'll try that.

It just seems easy to build up a powerhouse and although I know there are things we can do to help make it harder, I just want to see the AI get tougher. Doesn't seem like it's been upgraded in that regard, but maybe it has?

Turn off the roster limits on all of your minor league teams. Set trades to very hard. If that's still not difficult enough for you, then look up one of my stats-only threads and start playing stats-only, which is by far the hardest way to play this game.

06-11-2014, 06:20 PM	#1
canadian content Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 290	I bought V15 last night; as far as the 3D goes.... I realize that 3D is a work in progress but I really hope that when the kinks are finally worked out that the result of the play via play by play isn't known before the flight of the ball takes place........it completely defeats the purpose of even having this feature. Last edited by canadian content; 06-11-2014 at 06:21 PM.

06-12-2014, 08:23 AM	#2
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	The next patch is supposed to make some additions to the 3D. It will be interesting to see what they do. __________________

06-13-2014, 09:55 AM	#8
drksd4848 All Star Starter Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,816 Blog Entries: 1	Just a thought: They should actually call it OOTP 15.3.1_graphics beta. Only because it'll save new buyers from complaining or being confused about the feature or at least limiting expectations. Although I guess having a beta tag on a piece of software where everything else is final could be confusing in and of itself, And if the graphics turn out like their vision for a graphics feature is, it WILL be awesome. It just takes time to develop something this huge/complex Last edited by drksd4848; 06-13-2014 at 09:58 AM.

06-14-2014, 01:18 PM	#17
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,807	While i would like 3D to work like it should, it no longer matters to me as i have custom parks for almost all of my teams and since only one person is even making 3D parks he will not get to any custom orders til 2028. by then 3D should be working fine. __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

06-14-2014, 10:31 PM	#18
baseballonly All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 806	I don't get why you wouldn't buy OOTP because the 3D sucks. It's not like another game offers it. You do know there's an option to turn 3D off, right? __________________ Former OOTP Leagues: CBL-Admirals (2016-17 Champs) MMB-Phillies

06-12-2014, 01:49 PM	#3
canadian content Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 290	I tried it out for a few minutes and it caused the game to freeze up a couple of times. I think it has a ton of potential, though. This game's closest rival (starts with a P and ends with an M) got it right in their game and it was a 2D representation. It was close to perfect and it showed the end result once the play was completed.

06-13-2014, 10:07 AM	#9
Dave Hansen Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 335	This is the one reason why I've not purchased v15 to date. I've supported Markus since v4 and have always played out each one of my team's games over these many years. In-game immersion is important to me...PBP...sounds...ball flight modelling, ball park photos, etc. rank high on my list along with the accuracy of the simulation engine. The naysayers point about 3D not being intinsically important to "some" goes right along with the pundits that say the only "true" way to play OOTP is with with stats only.

06-14-2014, 11:16 AM	#14
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,251	I'm with the OP, I hope 3d gets a much needed update. This is the best version to date, but honestly.. I haven't played it all that much. AI needs some serious work.. lineups, waivers, etc. The interface has reached awesomeness, now it's time to make the CPU much tougher and get the 3d going.