OOTP 17 - Pre-Orders Start Feb. 18th

[Grim.Reaper]

I know some folks like to play OOTP, saw information they will begin accepting pre orders starting the 18th....no information released yet as to what the major enhancements will be, guess will find out then.

To be honest, going to really try and not pre-order this year, unless something absolutely innovative and new included.  I have pre ordered every version for as long as I can remember, but over the last couple of years I have hardly played at all.  This year I look to stay strong!

[bbmike]

Yeah, I don't know either. I've bought every one since 7 but unless there's something really new (like great 3D graphics) I just don't know.

[Bison]

I've upgraded the past couple of years but I always wait until the All-Star break or World Series, when OOTP goes on sale.

[Grim.Reaper]

I've upgraded the past couple of years but I always wait until the All-Star break or World Series, when OOTP goes on sale.

That might be the way to go this year for me as well....unless they announce something pre-order worthy:)

[bbmike]

Fun fact: my user name came from the OOTP site. I joined their forum in 2007. The 'bb' was for baseball and I put that in front of my first name. I didn't put any thought into it when I created my forum name there. As I joined a couple other sites around that time (like Wargamer) I just kept using that same, silly forum name. I should probably change it at some point.  :P

[Grim.Reaper]

I have purchased just about all their releases, I think everything since their 2nd version (don't recall having the first, but maybe)....funny thing is, I probably played those earlier versions much more with their less complexity and features then their latest versions with everything under the sun included....maybe something to be said for keeping it simple.

[sandman2575]

I'm kind of of the opinion that OOTP should come out with a new version on a 2-year cycle instead of every year.

Probably their bottom line wouldn't allow for that, but in some ways it would just make more sense. Just as one version of OOTP gets fully patched up (after like 8 patches -- not complaining, Markus and co. are committed to putting out a quality game), a new version is just a couple months away...

I'll buy OOTP 17 just because I want to support the franchise and devs. But I don't feel any need for a new version. The last few versions have all been fantastic.  OOTP 16 is by no means obsolete. No reason I couldn't easily play it for another year...

[Grim.Reaper]

Markus said he made a mistake pre order and info date is Feb 19th...so looks like tomorrow instead.

[KyzBP]

I still haven't taken the wrapper off of 16.

[Grim.Reaper]

Yep, the reason I plan on doing my best to hold off and wait to much later.....

[sandman2575]

Welp, OOTP17 preorder now online

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/out-of-the-park-baseball-17.php

Nothing earth-shattering here (reinforcing my belief that OOTP should release new versions on a bi-annual basis, not every year, but anyhoo)

Will preorder. No resisting for me.   O0

[Grim.Reaper]

Only thing that stands out for me is the multiple processor support to speed up the game...that would be nice

[Grim.Reaper]

More detailed list of planned features released.....

Hey folks,

here is the complete OOTP 17 feature list so far. When we add more features prior to release (or we forgot something to list) then we'll update this post accordingly.

Please DO NOT use this thread for questions if feature XY was or will be added. Thank you

Major Changes
- Added 3D On-Field Player Movement
- Reworked real 3D MLB ballparks
- Official MLBPA licensing, including real FaceGen images for most major league players
- Added auto-generated game headlines and recaps
- Added the option to import historical minor leagues (including players) in historical games, including automatic realistic affiliation changes and minor league team relocations when the league progresses
- Added Historical Exhibition mode, have any 2 teams from history play against each other or set up any real World Series matchup including accurate rosters)
- Added multithreading abilities for up to 60% faster sim speed
- Redesigned game interface
- GMs now have much more personalized strategic tendencies
- Recoded scouting algorithms, young players are more often overrated and veterans are more accurately scouted
- Redesigned defensive engine allowing more shift options and increasing realism of defensive stats
- Users may define team needs (league trade screens section) and the AI will react to those with trade offers
- Improved in-game, roster & trade AI
- Improved player creation & development routines

Smaller Changes
- Added the option to assign custom names & abbreviations to league levels
- Adjust in-game logic (pinch hitting for pitchers)
- Small edits to pages (salary report, game page lineups, arbitration page)
- AI adjustments (playoff pitching rotation, bullpen generation, 40-man roster)
- Added leverage index to pitching stats, and splits by leverage for players
- Added leverage options to bullpen roles
- Adjusted player chemistry calculations
- Added option to allow human managers to be fired in online leagues
- Added option to have the AI set the minor league roster based on player skill or the conventional way, filling teams from top to bottom until no players are left (only available when "incomplete minors / ghost players is enabled)
- Expanded world hint text items
- Added multi-year player opt-outs in contracts
- Added the option to use semi-transparent boxes as background for content (game settings dialog)
- All-star game ballots now better reflect player positions and values
- Added option to always allow the GM control over lineups and pitching staffs even while playing GM-only
- The "Quick-play to RISP" function now stops on an injury
- Added the option to allow trading of injured players. Also, by default the game now allows trading of players with DtD injuries or injuries with a duration of 7 days or less.
- Added SQLite support to replace /news/txt files
- Add-Ons Central can handle zip files now in addition to tar gz files
- Added the option to edit draft eligible players if they are from college or HS
- Added the ability to export & import the draft order in CSV format (in commish mode, draft screen or draft order screen in transactions screen)
- The MLB quickstart / standard game has the real MLB draft order for 2016
- Improved AI handling of minor league systems
- Tweaked PM notifications for less frequent simulation interruptions
- Fixed minor league player DL notification
- Fixed minor league FA bug
- Fixed bug in AI pitcher evaluations
- Fixed draft display for players with impossible demands
- Several bug fixes and tweaks

Cheers,
Markus

[bbmike]

At least they are still plugging away on the 3D stuff.  O0

[Grim.Reaper]

Looks like pre order offer extended until March 8th....