The Road to Release, Part 1 - The MLB.com License

Markus Heinsohn · 03-11-2015, 05:40 AM

Hey guys,

here is the first entry of our world-famous Road to Release series. Enjoy the read!

Out of the Park Baseball 16 - The Road to Release, Part 1

Cheers,
Markus

Peregrine · 03-11-2015, 06:54 AM

I didn't realize about the historical logos - that's going to be great!

HerbertMcHoover · 03-11-2015, 07:25 AM

Minor new detail I am loving -- in the team home page, there is a little Baseball Cards tab. Nice that you can see all the players at once rather than go individually. Love the addition!

Donevyn · 03-11-2015, 08:20 AM

Weird. In the 'Standings' page you've posted I don't see the Seattle Mariners in the AL Western Division?

Sweed · 03-11-2015, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Donevyn

Weird. In the 'Standings' page you've posted I don't see the Seattle Mariners in the AL Western Division?

It's the 1972 season.

Donevyn · 03-11-2015, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweed

It's the 1972 season.

Clunk to the forhead! Thanks

Sweed · 03-11-2015, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Donevyn

Clunk to the forhead! Thanks

Your welcome. It is very cool to look at the league leaders in that screen shot.

rnf1968 · 03-11-2015, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweed

It's the 1972 season.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donevyn

Clunk to the forhead! Thanks

I was like, "where is the central division!". LOL!

Walsh06 · 03-11-2015, 08:49 AM

This may be the first time I actually play an MLB game in OOTP. Just have to decide on what team to go with.

BIG17EASY · 03-11-2015, 09:10 AM

Wasn't going to pre-order ... trying to save money ... wanted to stick with 14 til the all-star break ... not sure I have the willpower after reading this!

Doc_Brown · 03-11-2015, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG17EASY

Wasn't going to pre-order ... trying to save money ... wanted to stick with 14 til the all-star break ... not sure I have the willpower after reading this!

Do it, do it, do it...... you'll kick yourself on the 20th if you haven't.

BIG17EASY · 03-11-2015, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Doc_Brown

Do it, do it, do it...... you'll kick yourself on the 20th if you haven't.

I know, I know. I haven't had much time to play lately due to crazy work hours and grad school, but I know once everyone starts talking about how great 16 is, I'll be wishing I had it.

cheo25 · 03-11-2015, 09:58 AM

A few minor logo issues with the 1972 standings screenshot:

1. The Braves are depicted with the uppercase "A" logo. But 1972 was the year the Braves switched to the lowercase "A" cap logo.

National Baseball Hall of Fame - Dressed to the Nines - Uniform Database

2. The Astros' logo has the "H" contained inside the star, but it should extend outside the "H." That logo in the screenshot was always a replica helmet logo (I had an Astros replica helmet with that same incorrect logo) but the real "H" logo extends outside the star.

3. The Indians' Chief Wahoo logo appears to be reversed. The feather is usually on the right.

cardsfan05 · 03-11-2015, 10:09 AM

Interesting, but not sure if it is worth the upgrade.

coffee87 · 03-11-2015, 10:15 AM

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"The roster set also contains real players for the 2016 and 2017 draft classes as well..."

Love it!

JWay · 03-11-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by cardsfan05

Interesting, but not sure if it is worth the upgrade.

OOTP16 makes OOTP15 feel ancient.

Markus Heinsohn · 03-11-2015, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cardsfan05

Interesting, but not sure if it is worth the upgrade.

Well, if this would be the only new feature you'd have a point. But, fortunately, this is not the case.

See here:
Out of the Park Baseball 16: Officially licensed by MLB.com - Pre-order by 2/15!

sprague · 03-11-2015, 10:35 AM

I had never pre-ordered until this year- but as soon as this version of OOTP began to be displayed, I was pretty sure I would be upset to not be playing it right out of the box.

What Marcus has revealed so far in the screenshots really does feel- as a poster above suggested- it will make all other versions seem ancient. So many new pieces and parts, screens, information, from managers to playoffs, to baseball cards, to award tracking, to HOF and all star voting.

I am just finishing up my last few seasons now, getting ready to start afresh in two weeks with what looks to be a super super version.

cardsfan05 · 03-11-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Well, if this would be the only new feature you'd have a point. But, fortunately, this is not the case.

See here:
Out of the Park Baseball 16: Officially licensed by MLB.com - Pre-order by 2/15!

I've been following the announcements prior to this and saw some of the other things that you have in store for this release. I skipped OOTP 15 also.

cdidman · 03-11-2015, 10:38 AM

Just pre-ordered! I am very excited for this version.

03-11-2015, 05:40 AM	#1
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,739	The Road to Release, Part 1 - The MLB.com License Hey guys, here is the first entry of our world-famous Road to Release series. Enjoy the read! Out of the Park Baseball 16 - The Road to Release, Part 1 Cheers, Markus __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android

03-11-2015, 08:20 AM	#4
Donevyn Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UP, WA Posts: 360	Weird. In the 'Standings' page you've posted I don't see the Seattle Mariners in the AL Western Division? Last edited by Donevyn; 03-11-2015 at 08:29 AM.

03-11-2015, 08:49 AM	#9
Walsh06 All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 545	This may be the first time I actually play an MLB game in OOTP. Just have to decide on what team to go with. __________________ The Numbers Game, Sports Blog

03-11-2015, 10:38 AM	#20
cdidman Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toledo Posts: 90	Just ordered Just pre-ordered! I am very excited for this version.

03-11-2015, 06:54 AM	#2
Peregrine All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cary, North Carolina Posts: 635	I didn't realize about the historical logos - that's going to be great!

03-11-2015, 07:25 AM	#3
HerbertMcHoover Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 233	Minor new detail I am loving -- in the team home page, there is a little Baseball Cards tab. Nice that you can see all the players at once rather than go individually. Love the addition!

03-11-2015, 09:10 AM	#10
BIG17EASY Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,291	Wasn't going to pre-order ... trying to save money ... wanted to stick with 14 til the all-star break ... not sure I have the willpower after reading this!

03-11-2015, 09:58 AM	#13
cheo25 All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 708	A few minor logo issues with the 1972 standings screenshot: 1. The Braves are depicted with the uppercase "A" logo. But 1972 was the year the Braves switched to the lowercase "A" cap logo. National Baseball Hall of Fame - Dressed to the Nines - Uniform Database 2. The Astros' logo has the "H" contained inside the star, but it should extend outside the "H." That logo in the screenshot was always a replica helmet logo (I had an Astros replica helmet with that same incorrect logo) but the real "H" logo extends outside the star. 3. The Indians' Chief Wahoo logo appears to be reversed. The feather is usually on the right.

03-11-2015, 10:09 AM	#14
cardsfan05 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 43	Interesting, but not sure if it is worth the upgrade.

03-11-2015, 10:35 AM	#18
sprague All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,921	I had never pre-ordered until this year- but as soon as this version of OOTP began to be displayed, I was pretty sure I would be upset to not be playing it right out of the box. What Marcus has revealed so far in the screenshots really does feel- as a poster above suggested- it will make all other versions seem ancient. So many new pieces and parts, screens, information, from managers to playoffs, to baseball cards, to award tracking, to HOF and all star voting. I am just finishing up my last few seasons now, getting ready to start afresh in two weeks with what looks to be a super super version.