OOTP looks like it is back on track - Page 2

akw4572 · 01-31-2007, 12:07 PM

Agree.............LOOKS like it's back on track. Now here's to the beta team and Markus squashing bugs between now and release day.

deadringer · 01-31-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Opinion

Why do you genuiniely want it to fail?

Sorry, typo. I should probably limit my posting before the 2nd cup of coffee.

battists · 01-31-2007, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by deadringer

My absolute BIGGEST concern is the condition the game will be in upon release.

I will continue to urge people to make a decision on the game based on their considered opinions, and not the hype. However, as a member of both last year's and this year's beta teams, I can say that there is no comparison between the stability of the product between this time last year and now.

Even from the first beta build, the game has been very stable. That's not to say it's been bug-free, of course. But, I feel the entire beta has been a lot more productive this year, because the platform has been consistently stable throughout testing.

SSG Troyer · 01-31-2007, 12:16 PM

I had one crash in the first beta build, and one more two builds later. That's it. Markus has fixed them both. I've simmed 100 years three times, played several games out ... this is by far the most stable beta I've ever tested.

deadringer · 01-31-2007, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by battists

I will continue to urge people to make a decision on the game based on their considered opinions, and not the hype. However, as a member of both last year's and this year's beta teams, I can say that there is no comparison between the stability of the product between this time last year and now.

Even from the first beta build, the game has been very stable. That's not to say it's been bug-free, of course. But, I feel the entire beta has been a lot more productive this year, because the platform has been consistently stable throughout testing.

This is great news to me. In all honesty, had I simply waited to buy and start 2006 until the final patch was out, the vast majority of my issues with it wouldn't have been a concern at all.

Last year, I told myself that I shouldn't pick '07 up until the final patch was released, it's just going to be hard to display that much self control.

ctorg · 01-31-2007, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by deadringer

This is great news to me. In all honesty, had I simply waited to buy and start 2006 until the final patch was out, the vast majority of my issues with it wouldn't have been a concern at all.

Last year, I told myself that I shouldn't pick '07 up until the final patch was released, it's just going to be hard to display that much self control.

Even if the game is not perfect upon release, I'm betting it will still be better than OOTP2006. That was pretty much how things went from OOTP2-6 (can't comment on 1 since I wasn't there).

deadringer · 01-31-2007, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ctorg

Even if the game is not perfect upon release, I'm betting it will still be better than OOTP2006. That was pretty much how things went from OOTP2-6 (can't comment on 1 since I wasn't there).

That's why last year was such a shock to me. I started out back in v4, and even though there was some bugs and fixes to be done on opening day the games were in decent shape. Last year it felt like it was an early beta build.

Gastric ReFlux · 01-31-2007, 12:43 PM

But how's the fun factor?

treedom · 01-31-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Gastric ReFlux

But how's the fun factor?

4.2 I believe.

But, they're trying to get it up to 5.

PSUColonel · 01-31-2007, 01:25 PM

This all looks well and good, but we'll see how the AI handles contract re-negotiations, waivers, and other things like lineups before singing accolades. I am hoping this version still doesn't have the well known "carry over AI issues" of past versions.

Raidergoo · 01-31-2007, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by deadringer

My absolute BIGGEST concern is the condition the game will be in upon release. I'm certainly not expecting perfection but if it's in the same shape as it was last year on release I'll be done with the franchise.

It's in fine shape right now. Some stuff needs polishing, like what Andreas is doing to FaceGen right now.

Most core elements are shaping up nicely, and there are several dozen people trying to break the thing day and night. There's two more months of this process.

Raidergoo · 01-31-2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by treedom

4.2 I believe.

But, they're trying to get it up to 5.

If you use a different rating scale, it can go to 11.

Assos · 01-31-2007, 01:50 PM

You had me at........ (not hello) but expansion draft!

SC_Dawg · 01-31-2007, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Gastric ReFlux

But how's the fun factor?

The Actual fun factor or the Potential Fun Factor or the Overall/Potential Fun Factor? And will you have a coach helping you to achieve your highest possible fun factor?

What scale would you like the answer in?

For Actual Fun Factor, Potential Fun Factor and coaches Fun Factor you can have the grade in

1 to 5
2 to 8
1 to 10
1 to 20
20 to 80
1 to 100

For the Overall/Potential rating as a whole for OOTP 2007 you can have it expressed in

20-80
Stars

Sorry but we cannot reveal the true fun factor as that is only available to the Commissioner, however there is a rumor the scale goes from 1 to 250 in the true fun factor.

1998 Yankees · 01-31-2007, 03:09 PM

Wow. FaceGen is huge. I purposely waited for something like it to become OOTPB official.

Recte44 · 01-31-2007, 03:51 PM

I have yet to have a crash in any beta build, the fun factor is back, and there are a lot of added extras that have added to that.

I must say, if you haven't played 2006 you still have to get used to the navigation, but after playing it a while it's actually quite nice, and customizable (bookmarks, stat filters, etc.).

Caporegime · 01-31-2007, 04:24 PM

Yes! Based on what I’ve read thus far, OOTPB is not only back on track, but on a new one that’s entirely superior to the old one.

However, one has to wonder if OOTPB won’t officially be back on track again until Malleus Dei returns from his self-imposed exile. I guess only time will tell.

darkenigma510 · 01-31-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Caporegime

Yes! Based on what I’ve read thus far, OOTPB is not only back on track, but on a new one that’s entirely superior to the old one.

However, one has to wonder if OOTPB won’t officially be back on track again until Malleus Dei returns from his self-imposed exile. I guess only time will tell.

He'll be back. You can take that to the bank.

silvam14 · 01-31-2007, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by darkenigma510

He'll be back. You can take that to the bank.

Hmmm A good poll would be.....

Who Comes back first...

A> Malleus Dei
B> The Wolf

....anyway back on topic...

theasfl · 01-31-2007, 04:49 PM

I agree with the title and first post of this thread

01-31-2007, 12:16 PM	#24 (permalink)
SSG Troyer All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Somewhere to the left of 2nd base Posts: 1,560	I had one crash in the first beta build, and one more two builds later. That's it. Markus has fixed them both. I've simmed 100 years three times, played several games out ... this is by far the most stable beta I've ever tested. __________________ MWT Did Tennesee Delaware Mississppi's New Jersey? Idaho ... Alaska!

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Recte44 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Allis, WI Posts: 1,567	I have yet to have a crash in any beta build, the fun factor is back, and there are a lot of added extras that have added to that. I must say, if you haven't played 2006 you still have to get used to the navigation, but after playing it a while it's actually quite nice, and customizable (bookmarks, stat filters, etc.). __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, Owner: Milwaukee Braves, Other Reality Baseball 2 Recruiter, Owner: Pago Pago Coconuts

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01-31-2007, 12:07 PM	#21 (permalink)
akw4572 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,080	Agree.............LOOKS like it's back on track. Now here's to the beta team and Markus squashing bugs between now and release day.

01-31-2007, 12:43 PM	#28 (permalink)
Gastric ReFlux Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Member #3409 Posts: 8,334	But how's the fun factor?

01-31-2007, 01:25 PM	#30 (permalink)
PSUColonel All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,360	This all looks well and good, but we'll see how the AI handles contract re-negotiations, waivers, and other things like lineups before singing accolades. I am hoping this version still doesn't have the well known "carry over AI issues" of past versions.

01-31-2007, 01:50 PM	#33 (permalink)
Assos All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 580	You had me at........ (not hello) but expansion draft!

01-31-2007, 04:24 PM	#37 (permalink)
Caporegime All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The People's Republic of Yankeestan Posts: 627	Yes! Based on what I’ve read thus far, OOTPB is not only back on track, but on a new one that’s entirely superior to the old one. However, one has to wonder if OOTPB won’t officially be back on track again until Malleus Dei returns from his self-imposed exile. I guess only time will tell.