Do I get a deal on OOTP9 if I buy 8 now?

pschwar · 04-06-2008, 12:00 PM

I've been a OOTPer since version 3, but never bought version 8. If I buy v8 for $20 now, will I have to shell out another $30-$40 when v9 comes out next month? I'd rather just pay $40 for v9 now, and get v8 while I wait.

zekester91 · 04-06-2008, 02:10 PM

I'd rather have a box full of $20s.

Did you buy 2007?

pschwar · 04-06-2008, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zekester91

I'd rather have a box full of $20s.

Did you buy 2007?

No, 2006 was my last I believe.

kq76 · 04-06-2008, 02:34 PM

You could buy 8 now at the discounted price and then buy 9 at the preorder price of what is it, 25? That's close enough to your 40 plus you get a month and a half or so of gaming enjoyment.

EDIT: Yup. As per Markus's thread it's 25 for the preorder, 40 otherwise. So you'd be spending 5 bucks more, but you'd be getting that time to play the game. Or maybe you really want to wait until the demo when the preorder period will probably have expired. It's up to you.

kq76 · 04-06-2008, 02:52 PM

If you want to be nudged into getting it, I'd say get it and join a few online leagues. You're almost guaranteed to get more than your money's worth. Maybe you're more of a solo guy. If so, try writing some dynasty reports. And if you ever think you're starting to get bored with it, go over to the mods section to give the game a whole new look. Really, there's so much you can do with this game the only thing you should be concerned with is spending too much time with it!

pschwar · 04-06-2008, 02:58 PM

Awesome, thanks for the info!! Me thinks I'll buy now

Why oh why can't OOTP make an American FOOTBALL sim too!?!?

SittingDuck · 04-06-2008, 05:18 PM

Because it would have to be called OOTJ

Ambermonk · 04-06-2008, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kq76

And if you ever think you're starting to get bored with it, go over to the mods section to give the game a whole new look. Really, there's so much you can do with this game the only thing you should be concerned with is spending too much time with it!

Well said - especially the Mods section. By the time you set up your league structure, download & assign the ballpark photos, download & assign logos, redesign all your team jerseys, and pick out a schedule, you will be just about in time for the new release.

BusterKing · 04-07-2008, 01:11 AM

Talking about Ballpark photos, this is crazy.

I tried to set up a ballpark with all the necessary settings/measurements. That's just NUTS and I gave up.

Please make this user FRIENDLY for version OOTP9.

We shouldn't have to go through HELL to have the proper MLB settings.

Just my 2 cents.

Ambermonk · 04-07-2008, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BusterKing

Talking about Ballpark photos, this is crazy.
I tried to set up a ballpark with all the necessary settings/measurements. That's just NUTS and I gave up.
Please make this user FRIENDLY for version OOTP9.
We shouldn't have to go through HELL to have the proper MLB settings.

Sorry, your comments were too non-specific to offer much assistance - but try this...

1. The ballpark measurements for most ballparks are available here on the forum.
2. The placement of the players can just be dragged to the exact place where you want them.
3. There is a table in OOTP (Ballpark Factors) for each ballpark to set the chance of hits, doubles, triples, HRs, etc. These can usually be set in less than 60 seconds!

It is believed that the ballpark measurements are largely cosmetic at this time. The placement of players (with or without pictures) is a matter of personal taste and has no effect on the results of the game. The Ballpark Factors are by far the most important in affecting the outcome of each at-bat.

It would be interesting to see if someone could develop actual realistic ballpark factors for all the ballparks in the major leagues.

04-06-2008, 12:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
pschwar Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Baltimore Posts: 35	Do I get a deal on OOTP9 if I buy 8 now? I've been a OOTPer since version 3, but never bought version 8. If I buy v8 for $20 now, will I have to shell out another $30-$40 when v9 comes out next month? I'd rather just pay $40 for v9 now, and get v8 while I wait.

04-06-2008, 02:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
zekester91 All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,086	I'd rather have a box full of $20s. Did you buy 2007? __________________ Bobby Bowden must have a hell of a recruiting pitch, "Son if you come on down to Tallahasee, you just might be able to watch me die during practice!" The road was closed while the Hartford Police Department's bomb squad came and blew up the chicken.

04-06-2008, 02:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
kq76 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 5,442	You could buy 8 now at the discounted price and then buy 9 at the preorder price of what is it, 25? That's close enough to your 40 plus you get a month and a half or so of gaming enjoyment. EDIT: Yup. As per Markus's thread it's 25 for the preorder, 40 otherwise. So you'd be spending 5 bucks more, but you'd be getting that time to play the game. Or maybe you really want to wait until the demo when the preorder period will probably have expired. It's up to you. __________________ Online League Boards Moderator The avatar is of Pink. People like to tease me for being a fan of hers, but I'm cool with it. Interactive Online League Directory - find or advertise a league today! (now OOTP9 compatible, thanks for the space jazzrack!) Canadian Baseball League - a recent OOTP9 convert, but running steadily since April 2002 SGCBL - a Lord of the Rings themed league with a very friendly membership and a commish constantly looking to improve the smallest of things

04-06-2008, 02:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
kq76 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 5,442	If you want to be nudged into getting it, I'd say get it and join a few online leagues. You're almost guaranteed to get more than your money's worth. Maybe you're more of a solo guy. If so, try writing some dynasty reports. And if you ever think you're starting to get bored with it, go over to the mods section to give the game a whole new look. Really, there's so much you can do with this game the only thing you should be concerned with is spending too much time with it! __________________ Online League Boards Moderator The avatar is of Pink. People like to tease me for being a fan of hers, but I'm cool with it. Interactive Online League Directory - find or advertise a league today! (now OOTP9 compatible, thanks for the space jazzrack!) Canadian Baseball League - a recent OOTP9 convert, but running steadily since April 2002 SGCBL - a Lord of the Rings themed league with a very friendly membership and a commish constantly looking to improve the smallest of things

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04-06-2008, 02:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
pschwar Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Baltimore Posts: 35	Awesome, thanks for the info!! Me thinks I'll buy now Why oh why can't OOTP make an American FOOTBALL sim too!?!?

04-06-2008, 05:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
SittingDuck All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,834	Because it would have to be called OOTJ

04-07-2008, 01:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
BusterKing Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Canada Posts: 346	Talking about Ballpark photos, this is crazy. I tried to set up a ballpark with all the necessary settings/measurements. That's just NUTS and I gave up. Please make this user FRIENDLY for version OOTP9. We shouldn't have to go through HELL to have the proper MLB settings. Just my 2 cents.