Replacing SION with....?

Markus Heinsohn · 04-11-2008, 05:16 AM

Hey guys,

we want so replace SION since we no longer are associated with Sports Interactive... so, we need a new name for our fictional news network in OOTP. SISA was already named OSA (OOTP Scouting Association)

So, here's what we came up with, what do you prefer? Or do you have another idea?

Cheers,
Markus

SDtwin · 04-11-2008, 05:26 AM

I like WON the best. It just sounds so....global.

actually , I think it should be WOBN (Worldwide OOTP Baseball Network)

Too late to change my vote though

railroad_ross · 04-11-2008, 05:46 AM

I like OPSA. OOTP Prospectus Scouting Association, or changing Association to Network for the OPSN... But that may be becasue I like OPS so much.

Cryomaniac · 04-11-2008, 06:11 AM

I like WON.

Tony M · 04-11-2008, 06:46 AM

I think the 'corporate colours' should be black and white, and for them to be called "The OOTP Online Network" or TOON for short

Cryomaniac · 04-11-2008, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsoxford

I think the 'corporate colours' should be black and white, and for them to be called "The OOTP Online Network" or TOON for short

Newcastle Fan much

ctorg · 04-11-2008, 09:03 AM

I like OBN. I can make believe it's "Online Baseball News" or something.

Tony M · 04-11-2008, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cryomaniac

Newcastle Fan much

I'm sure you'll grow out of it

Sdpm100 · 04-11-2008, 10:27 AM

Okay, here's my in-depth analysis. The acronyms look like we're playing Blockbusters.
ION, I don't understand the connection so that's out. A bit like OON, which is the pronunciation of the opposite of out in the Highlands of Scotland. Nothing against Scottish people of course, but it's not exactly a baseball heartland.
OBO, well you do play it but it is a musical instrument, so eh, and WON, well you obviously haven't seen me play any sports sim games.

My write-in would would be Sportsworld, or something Sports. Wasn't the original OOTP called OOTP Sports? If not I'm going to have to vote OBN for no real reason, because it's the only one I can't think of a lame joke for at this time. Plus the full name makes the most sense to me.

Sdpm100 · 04-11-2008, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDtwin

I like WON the best. It just sounds so....global.

That's because it is. Korean.

eriqjaffe · 04-11-2008, 10:30 AM

Baseball Online News Extended Reports? :shifty:

BruceM · 04-11-2008, 10:34 AM

I voted other - Would it be possible to have it customizable for the individual user?

Markus Heinsohn · 04-11-2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceM

I voted other - Would it be possible to have it customizable for the individual user?

Nope, it's used in various graphics...

Dagrims · 04-11-2008, 11:18 AM

OOTP Baseball - Getting Your News!

OB-GYN for short.

ctorg · 04-11-2008, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dagrims

OOTP Baseball - Getting Your News!

OB-GYN for short.

Yeah!

I'd look forward to hearing what the OB-GYN has to say about my team!

MadMax58 · 04-11-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ctorg

Yeah!

I'd look forward to hearing what the OB-GYN has to say about my team!

Yeah...some good that'll do if MH doesnt implement women leagues.

Yet another poorly thought out feature.

kagnew35 · 04-11-2008, 12:09 PM

MASN The Markus-Andreas Sports Network

Stats_Enthusiast · 04-11-2008, 12:38 PM

I like OBN or WON (I voted for WON)...

to make things even more confusing I like "WOBN" that SDtwin mentions above.

theasfl · 04-11-2008, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDtwin

I like WON the best. It just sounds so....global.

actually , I think it should be WOBN (Worldwide OOTP Baseball Network)

Too late to change my vote though

I went with WON, though I agree with this.

ctorg · 04-11-2008, 12:55 PM

My complaint about WON is that it bothers me when acronyms form words that could conceivably mean something else within a given environment. Like I wouldn't like to call a medical research study on surgery SCALPEL. Since "won" is a real word that comes up quite a bit during talk about baseball, I can't vote for it. OBN sounds the most unintrusive to me.

View Poll Results: What should be the new name of the OOTP news network in the game?
ION - International Online Network	7	4.67%
OBN - OOTP Baseball Network/News	76	50.67%
OON - OOTP Online Network	6	4.00%
OBO - OOTP Baseball Online	5	3.33%
WON - Worldwide OOTP Network	35	23.33%
Other (please post)	21	14.00%
Voters: 150. You may not vote on this poll

04-11-2008, 05:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Heinbockel, Germany Posts: 9,448	Replacing SION with....? Hey guys, we want so replace SION since we no longer are associated with Sports Interactive... so, we need a new name for our fictional news network in OOTP. SISA was already named OSA (OOTP Scouting Association) So, here's what we came up with, what do you prefer? Or do you have another idea? Cheers, Markus

04-11-2008, 05:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
SDtwin Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 402	I like WON the best. It just sounds so....global. actually , I think it should be WOBN (Worldwide OOTP Baseball Network) Too late to change my vote though Last edited by SDtwin : 04-11-2008 at 05:31 AM. Reason: Changed my mind

04-11-2008, 05:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
railroad_ross Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 160	I like OPSA. OOTP Prospectus Scouting Association, or changing Association to Network for the OPSN... But that may be becasue I like OPS so much. __________________ Ross Grooters Owner, Chicago White Sox, ORB2 Last edited by railroad_ross : 04-11-2008 at 05:48 AM.

04-11-2008, 06:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cryomaniac All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2007 Location: Newark, Notts, UK Posts: 657	I like WON. __________________ Allur heimurinn óskýr 2008 Off topic death pool, enter now! My sports gaming forum

04-11-2008, 06:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tony M Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,553	I think the 'corporate colours' should be black and white, and for them to be called "The OOTP Online Network" or TOON for short

04-11-2008, 09:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
ctorg Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 9,422	I like OBN. I can make believe it's "Online Baseball News" or something. __________________ THE VERY US ARTISTS - A project for musicians and visual artists My music Currently reading: Thirteen by Richard Morgan "When the trees blow back and forth, that's what makes the wind." - Steven Wright Fjord emena pancreas thorax fornicate marmalade morpheme proteolysis smaxa cabana offal srue vitriol grope hallelujah lentils

04-11-2008, 10:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sdpm100 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, England Posts: 7,517	Okay, here's my in-depth analysis. The acronyms look like we're playing Blockbusters. ION, I don't understand the connection so that's out. A bit like OON, which is the pronunciation of the opposite of out in the Highlands of Scotland. Nothing against Scottish people of course, but it's not exactly a baseball heartland. OBO, well you do play it but it is a musical instrument, so eh, and WON, well you obviously haven't seen me play any sports sim games. My write-in would would be Sportsworld, or something Sports. Wasn't the original OOTP called OOTP Sports? If not I'm going to have to vote OBN for no real reason, because it's the only one I can't think of a lame joke for at this time. Plus the full name makes the most sense to me.

04-11-2008, 10:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
BruceM Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 3,128	I voted other - Would it be possible to have it customizable for the individual user? __________________ It takes neither courage nor intelligence to cheer for a team only when that team wins. The true test of a fan's mettle is the same as it is for a player: Were you there when you were needed?

04-11-2008, 11:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dagrims Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,827	OOTP Baseball - Getting Your News! OB-GYN for short. __________________ "Read books, get brain."

04-11-2008, 12:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
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04-11-2008, 12:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
Stats_Enthusiast Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2006 Location: American, residing in Canada Posts: 191	I like OBN or WON (I voted for WON)... to make things even more confusing I like "WOBN" that SDtwin mentions above. __________________ "Keep on rockin in the free world" - Neil Young ____________________ MLB - A's/Padres NFL - Bears/Chargers NCAA (Football) - Huskies/Sooners

04-11-2008, 12:55 PM	#20 (permalink)
ctorg Global Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 9,422	My complaint about WON is that it bothers me when acronyms form words that could conceivably mean something else within a given environment. Like I wouldn't like to call a medical research study on surgery SCALPEL. Since "won" is a real word that comes up quite a bit during talk about baseball, I can't vote for it. OBN sounds the most unintrusive to me. __________________ THE VERY US ARTISTS - A project for musicians and visual artists My music Currently reading: Thirteen by Richard Morgan "When the trees blow back and forth, that's what makes the wind." - Steven Wright Fjord emena pancreas thorax fornicate marmalade morpheme proteolysis smaxa cabana offal srue vitriol grope hallelujah lentils

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