A small update!

Markus Heinsohn · 10-24-2006, 11:22 AM

I just wanted to say 'Hi', and mention that I am still alive

I am in the midst of coding OOTP 2007, and the game is making major strides. I can honestly say that this will be the game I personally always wanted to play, it is so much fun that I sometimes have to drag myself away from my league to continue programming. That wasn't really the case while coding 2006, as I simply had no time to really play & enjoy the game myself.

We will not reveal a full list of new features anytime soon, we'll save this for early next year. All I can say right now is that most missing OOTP 6.5 features are back (player popularity, trade block, stars, team focus, weather, bullpen warmup, projected stats, adjustable stats % of AI evaluation etc.) and improved. Of course, we also focus on the existing features in order to improve and fine-tune them. On top of that we'll add more very useful and fancy stuff, and we'll have plenty of time to properly test them too. Beta testing will already start this year! And if all goes well one of these features will be a real blast. And I mean BLAST.

I also took the time to play the products of our competition, and while they did improve their products in 2006 while we had to 'cope' with establishing a new generation of the game, I am very confident that OOTP 2007 will play in a league of its own again next year.

RBLwebguy · 10-24-2006, 11:25 AM

Don't forget the Hamburg Germans

Very nice to hear and can't wait to see V2K7!

jtb · 10-24-2006, 11:29 AM

Thanks for the update Markus!

andymac · 10-24-2006, 11:35 AM

Sounds good Markus!

Markus Heinsohn · 10-24-2006, 11:36 AM

Oh, and dear historical league fans: Ghost players will be back! Although this option does slow the simming speed down somewhat...

Assos · 10-24-2006, 11:38 AM

Very nice of him to take time out of his busy coding day.... now get back to coding....

Seriously,thanks for the update!

eriqjaffe · 10-24-2006, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Oh, and dear historical league fans: Ghost players will be back! Although this option does slow the simming speed down somewhat...

Howzabout an integrated expansion draft engine? :hope:

Markus Heinsohn · 10-24-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

Howzabout an integrated expansion draft engine? :hope:

That would be an entirely new feature which wouldn't be announced until early next year.

1998 Yankees · 10-24-2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Oh, and dear historical league fans: Ghost players will be back! Although this option does slow the simming speed down somewhat...

I'm not even interested in this, but I can't wait to see the reactions to this announcement after all the (sometimes bitter) commentary that I remember about this topic.

eriqjaffe · 10-24-2006, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

That would be an entirely new feature which wouldn't be announced until early next year.

I'll mark my calendar, sir!

Goodsox · 10-24-2006, 11:48 AM

Thanks for the update Markus!

Nutlaw · 10-24-2006, 11:52 AM

Very interesting. Thanks.

1998 Yankees · 10-24-2006, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

I also took the time to play the products of our competition . . .

I admire your dedication. That must have required a great deal of willpower on your part.

Goodsox · 10-24-2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 1998 Yankees

I admire your dedication. That must have required a great deal of willpower on your part.

It must've also required some of his money unless he only played the demos

mgom27 · 10-24-2006, 12:04 PM

I'm glad to see all those in their! Keep up the good work!

1998 Yankees · 10-24-2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodsox

It must've also required some of his money unless he only played the demos

I wonder if he haunts their forums in disguise, acting like a nattering nabob of negativism. LOL!

bulldog55 · 10-24-2006, 12:14 PM

Will the new version support medieval capybara leagues? Your excitement is making me excited. Looking forward to cracking this one open come beta time!

Gastric ReFlux · 10-24-2006, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bulldog55

Will the new version support medieval capybara leagues? Your excitement is making me excited. Looking forward to cracking this one open come beta time!

We can only hope. :crossesfingers:

Joshv02 · 10-24-2006, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bulldog55

Will the new version support medieval capybara leagues?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

That would be an entirely new feature which wouldn't be announced until early next year.

RMPL, noob.

Sweed · 10-24-2006, 12:17 PM

Thanks for posting Markus. Cool to hear that you are already playing the game and beta should start before years end.

10-24-2006, 11:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Heinbockel, Germany Posts: 9,174	A small update! I just wanted to say 'Hi', and mention that I am still alive I am in the midst of coding OOTP 2007, and the game is making major strides. I can honestly say that this will be the game I personally always wanted to play, it is so much fun that I sometimes have to drag myself away from my league to continue programming. That wasn't really the case while coding 2006, as I simply had no time to really play & enjoy the game myself. We will not reveal a full list of new features anytime soon, we'll save this for early next year. All I can say right now is that most missing OOTP 6.5 features are back (player popularity, trade block, stars, team focus, weather, bullpen warmup, projected stats, adjustable stats % of AI evaluation etc.) and improved. Of course, we also focus on the existing features in order to improve and fine-tune them. On top of that we'll add more very useful and fancy stuff, and we'll have plenty of time to properly test them too. Beta testing will already start this year! And if all goes well one of these features will be a real blast. And I mean BLAST. I also took the time to play the products of our competition, and while they did improve their products in 2006 while we had to 'cope' with establishing a new generation of the game, I am very confident that OOTP 2007 will play in a league of its own again next year. Last edited by Markus Heinsohn : 10-24-2006 at 11:33 AM.

10-24-2006, 11:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
RBLwebguy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 3,448	Don't forget the Hamburg Germans Very nice to hear and can't wait to see V2K7! __________________ a a Need Hosting? http://www.leagueserver.net or www.budgethost.ca ----------------------------------------------- The OOTP Mod Squad - Your One Stop Shop for all of your OOTP MODS! Come download and/or share your MODS today!

10-24-2006, 11:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
andymac Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Effingham, IL Posts: 5,333	Sounds good Markus! __________________ June Madness: Links FTB: andymac

10-24-2006, 11:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
Goodsox Moderator* Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,332	Thanks for the update Markus! __________________ GoodSox Go White Sox!

10-24-2006, 11:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
Nutlaw Moderator* Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,175	Very interesting. Thanks. __________________ Bench Jockey Hardball League: Owner of the Manhattan Crime Over the Mound Baseball League: Owner of the Omaha Evil Friend of The Birdhouse. Go Cards!

10-24-2006, 11:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
jtb Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 428	Thanks for the update Markus!

10-24-2006, 11:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Heinbockel, Germany Posts: 9,174	Oh, and dear historical league fans: Ghost players will be back! Although this option does slow the simming speed down somewhat...

10-24-2006, 11:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
Assos All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 579	Very nice of him to take time out of his busy coding day.... now get back to coding.... Seriously,thanks for the update!

10-24-2006, 12:04 PM	#15 (permalink)
mgom27 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 834	I'm glad to see all those in their! Keep up the good work! __________________ Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

10-24-2006, 12:14 PM	#17 (permalink)
bulldog55 All Star Starter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: California's Canada Warnings: 7 Posts: 1,907	Will the new version support medieval capybara leagues? Your excitement is making me excited. Looking forward to cracking this one open come beta time! __________________ Founder and commissioner of: Transcontinental Baseball Association Sacramento Associates Victory League Portland Bulldogs Owner of: Maelstrom Cubs \| BBSC Current League Detroit Tigers \| BBSC Bush League Milwaukee Brewers \| OTBL Beaverton Rangers

10-24-2006, 12:17 PM	#20 (permalink)
Sweed All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,728	Thanks for posting Markus. Cool to hear that you are already playing the game and beta should start before years end.

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