Is their any chances for Front Office Football to have a Free Download?

jianoran · 06-20-2006, 07:25 PM

Since Sports PC Games have Free Downloads of Full Version Games (Sports Games like Baseball Mogul 2006, Out Of The Park 5, etc.) When will the Full Version Front Office Football 2004 and Front Office Football The College Years, could have a Free Download forever?

Vince · 06-20-2006, 07:27 PM

I'm guessing never. Just a thought.

GoldenEagle · 06-20-2006, 08:11 PM

Yea, I do not think you have much chance of seeing that happen, especially with TCY since it is the only generation of that product.

I wonder if developers who have done this have seen any type of monetary gain from releasing past versions?

Chubby · 06-20-2006, 08:14 PM

I believe Jim still makes a couple of bucks off of TCY and at this point it's all gravy. I don't see any reason for him to have it be free.

stevew · 06-20-2006, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenEagle

I wonder if developers who have done this have seen any type of monetary gain from releasing past versions?

Yeah, i wonder if you released, say FOF4, as free ware if it would have any kind of sales impact.

Young Drachma · 06-20-2006, 08:31 PM

Seems to me like people wanting something for nothing. People still buy Nintendo games or purchase used games all the time and yet, they want small developers to give their games away.

If they choose to do it, that's super. But I don't see why people would expect others to follow in this regard, just because someone else did it.

Especially since he doesn't release a new game every year.

Logan · 06-20-2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jianoran

Since Sports PC Games have Free Downloads of Full Version Games (Sports Games like Baseball Mogul 2006, Out Of The Park 5, etc.) When will the Full Version Front Office Football 2004 and Front Office Football The College Years, could have a Free Download forever?

Did jbmagic lose his password and create a new account?

jbmagic · 06-20-2006, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

Did jbmagic lose his password and create a new account?

Please stop causing problems.

Franklinnoble · 06-21-2006, 10:27 AM

I dunno... I don't see much problem making old versions of FOF freeware at this point. I really can't see it having a negative impact, and, in fact, it might draw in some new customers who find the game while searching for a free football sim, and then decide to pay for the updated version.

Anthony · 06-21-2006, 10:32 AM

i'd love to have FOF2 for free

stevew · 06-21-2006, 11:06 AM

I wish i still had my receipts for the 2 EA versions of FOF I bought. I loved those games.

jianoran · 06-21-2006, 11:41 AM

We hope we can see it when Solecismic Software will no longer order the retail versions Front Office Football 2004 and Front Office Football The College Years so both versions will have a Free Retail Version for Download (no ads, no time limits, no free trials, no credit cards etc.), i can't to download without a free trial and without a retail version.

rkmsuf · 06-21-2006, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jianoran

We hope we can see it when Solecismic Software will no longer order the retail versions Front Office Football 2004 and Front Office Football The College Years so both versions will have a Free Retail Version for Download (no ads, no time limits, no free trials, no credit cards etc.), i can't to download without a free trial and without a retail version.

exactly.

ok bye

jianoran · 06-21-2006, 11:48 AM

No it's a hoax that means the real one is

We hope we can see it when Solecismic Software will no longer order the retail versions Front Office Football 2004 and Front Office Football The College Years so both versions will have a Free Retail Version for Download (no ads, no time limits, no free trials, no credit cards etc.), i can't wait to download without a free trial and without a retail version., so i want to have a Free Version of FOF2004 and FOF: TCY For Free!

stevew · 06-21-2006, 11:49 AM

Yeah, at first i maybe thought a bit differently, but this guy just wants something for nothing, and is too cheap to buy a game that is only 30 bucks.

rkmsuf · 06-21-2006, 11:50 AM

Ah, I see now.

stevew · 06-21-2006, 11:51 AM

I don't get it?

st.cronin · 06-21-2006, 11:51 AM

I think it would be nice if people gave me stuff for free, too.

rkmsuf · 06-21-2006, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

I don't get it?

It's so simple. Maybe you need a refresher course.

Tigercat · 06-21-2006, 11:54 AM

It still wouldn't be better than free boobies.

kcchief19 · 06-21-2006, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jianoran

We hope we can see it when Solecismic Software will no longer order the retail versions Front Office Football 2004 and Front Office Football The College Years so both versions will have a Free Retail Version for Download (no ads, no time limits, no free trials, no credit cards etc.), i can't to download without a free trial and without a retail version.

I don't see a reson to do that to be honest with you. There is a demo of both games available, and Jim's demos don't have advertising in them. They are limited in that you can only play through the first few weeks of the season, but then again it is a demo.

I understand the logic behind Mogul's and OOTP's decisions to make their old games freeware, but this is the exact reason to me why I don't see the upside -- it's probably a wash between the few people who actually try the free game and buy a new one and the people who just mooch off the old game and then want to know why you're not giving them something else for free.

I also think it says a lot about the product. I think some companies go the freeware route because they need the publicity. I think Jim's games speak for themselves. If you need a free version of FOF to get you to buy FOF, then I think you just don't get it.

kcchief19 · 06-21-2006, 11:58 AM

Anyone want to start the pool on the thread lock and/or user ban? I'll take 12:15.

rkmsuf · 06-21-2006, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kcchief19

Anyone want to start the pool on the thread lock and/or user ban? I'll take 12:15.

Twas awfully sporting to give a real answer.

Your mother was right. You are special.

stevew · 06-21-2006, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kcchief19

Anyone want to start the pool on the thread lock and/or user ban? I'll take 12:15.

Central time elitist.

Swaggs · 06-21-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jianoran

We hope we can see it when Solecismic Software will no longer order the retail versions Front Office Football 2004 and Front Office Football The College Years so both versions will have a Free Retail Version for Download (no ads, no time limits, no free trials, no credit cards etc.), i can't to download without a free trial and without a retail version.

cartman · 06-21-2006, 12:17 PM

I think this is one of the guys from the chat log Sov posted from his World Cup online viewing experience.

Grammaticus · 06-21-2006, 12:44 PM

Yeah and I was wondering when someone would like to come by, mow my lawn and clean my pool for free. I really can't wait until that happens.

Pumpy Tudors · 06-21-2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jbmagic

Please stop causing problems.

This is the funniest part of the thread to me.

KWhit · 06-21-2006, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

It's so simple. Maybe you need a refresher course.

It's all ball-bearings these days!

Darkiller · 06-21-2006, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic

i'd love to have FOF2 for free

stevew · 06-21-2006, 12:51 PM

this guy went to the GreatWhitesFBALeagueStarting6/22 school of english I think.

Swaggs · 06-21-2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

This is the funniest part of the thread to me.

No question. It made me laugh outloud.

stevew · 06-21-2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Swaggs

No question. It made me laugh outloud.

Please stop causing problems.

Pumpy Tudors · 06-21-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Please stop causing problems.

It's not nearly as funny when you do it.

stevew · 06-21-2006, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

It's not nearly as funny when you do it.

I know

sachmo71 · 06-21-2006, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

This is the funniest part of the thread to me.

ummm. yeah.

JeeberD · 06-21-2006, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hell Atlantic

i'd love to have FOF2 for free

Grid Iron has the .exe for download, and if you owned it before you can get the license again...but the problem is that if you have both FOF2 and FOF2K4 on your computer you have to do some funky stuff in order to play them both.

Axxon · 06-21-2006, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kcchief19

Anyone want to start the pool on the thread lock and/or user ban? I'll take 12:15.

Admit it, you only threw this in to get the dola.

Passacaglia · 06-21-2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jianoran

No it's a hoax that means the real one is

We hope we can see it when Solecismic Software will no longer order the retail versions Front Office Football 2004 and Front Office Football The College Years so both versions will have a Free Retail Version for Download (no ads, no time limits, no free trials, no credit cards etc.), i can't wait to download without a free trial and without a retail version., so i want to have a Free Version of FOF2004 and FOF: TCY For Free!

Took the words right out of my mouth.

Then jumbled them up, and spit them out.

Bea-Arthurs Hip · 06-21-2006, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KWhit

It's all ball-bearings these days!

Now you prepare that Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads.

kcchief19 · 06-21-2006, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Twas awfully sporting to give a real answer.

Your mother was right. You are special.

I'm very good. No, not very good -- very great.

kcchief19 · 06-21-2006, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Central time elitist.

Damn straight.

I can't believe this didn't lead to a request for somebody's license or the revelation that this guy has tried to get a license from somebody. I'm very disappointed.

Young Drachma · 06-21-2006, 08:52 PM

Wow, this thread has gone on a lot longer than I expected.

Swaggs · 06-21-2006, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kcchief19

Damn straight.

I can't believe this didn't lead to a request for somebody's license or the revelation that this guy has tried to get a license from somebody. I'm very disappointed.

Please stop causing problems.

Logan · 01-11-2011, 04:24 PM

Having just read through the blackjack thread, I felt the need to return to what I consider the beginning...

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Originally Posted by Logan

Did jbmagic lose his password and create a new account?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbmagic

Please stop causing problems.

Sorry for the bump.

molson · 01-11-2011, 04:31 PM

Wow, it's like seeing the original painting after only seeing photos in art books.

06-20-2006, 07:27 PM	#2
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06-20-2006, 08:11 PM	#3
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	Yea, I do not think you have much chance of seeing that happen, especially with TCY since it is the only generation of that product. I wonder if developers who have done this have seen any type of monetary gain from releasing past versions? __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

06-21-2006, 11:41 AM	#12
jianoran n00b Join Date: Jun 2006	We hope we can see it when Solecismic Software will no longer order the retail versions Front Office Football 2004 and Front Office Football The College Years so both versions will have a Free Retail Version for Download (no ads, no time limits, no free trials, no credit cards etc.), i can't to download without a free trial and without a retail version. Last edited by jianoran : 06-21-2006 at 11:41 AM.

06-21-2006, 11:50 AM	#16
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Ah, I see now. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

06-21-2006, 11:51 AM	#18
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I think it would be nice if people gave me stuff for free, too. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

06-20-2006, 08:14 PM	#4
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	I believe Jim still makes a couple of bucks off of TCY and at this point it's all gravy. I don't see any reason for him to have it be free.

06-20-2006, 08:31 PM	#6
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Seems to me like people wanting something for nothing. People still buy Nintendo games or purchase used games all the time and yet, they want small developers to give their games away. If they choose to do it, that's super. But I don't see why people would expect others to follow in this regard, just because someone else did it. Especially since he doesn't release a new game every year.

06-21-2006, 10:27 AM	#9
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	I dunno... I don't see much problem making old versions of FOF freeware at this point. I really can't see it having a negative impact, and, in fact, it might draw in some new customers who find the game while searching for a free football sim, and then decide to pay for the updated version.

06-21-2006, 10:32 AM	#10
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	i'd love to have FOF2 for free

06-21-2006, 11:06 AM	#11
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I wish i still had my receipts for the 2 EA versions of FOF I bought. I loved those games.

06-21-2006, 11:48 AM	#14
jianoran n00b Join Date: Jun 2006	No it's a hoax that means the real one is We hope we can see it when Solecismic Software will no longer order the retail versions Front Office Football 2004 and Front Office Football The College Years so both versions will have a Free Retail Version for Download (no ads, no time limits, no free trials, no credit cards etc.), i can't wait to download without a free trial and without a retail version., so i want to have a Free Version of FOF2004 and FOF: TCY For Free!

06-21-2006, 11:49 AM	#15
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Yeah, at first i maybe thought a bit differently, but this guy just wants something for nothing, and is too cheap to buy a game that is only 30 bucks.

06-21-2006, 11:54 AM	#20
Tigercat College Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Federal Way, WA	It still wouldn't be better than free boobies.

06-21-2006, 11:58 AM	#22
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	Anyone want to start the pool on the thread lock and/or user ban? I'll take 12:15.

06-21-2006, 12:17 PM	#26
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	I think this is one of the guys from the chat log Sov posted from his World Cup online viewing experience. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

06-21-2006, 12:44 PM	#27
Grammaticus Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tennessee	Yeah and I was wondering when someone would like to come by, mow my lawn and clean my pool for free. I really can't wait until that happens.

06-21-2006, 12:51 PM	#31
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	this guy went to the GreatWhitesFBALeagueStarting6/22 school of english I think.

06-21-2006, 08:52 PM	#43
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Wow, this thread has gone on a lot longer than I expected.

01-11-2011, 04:31 PM	#46
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	Wow, it's like seeing the original painting after only seeing photos in art books.

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