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Ben E Lou 02-15-2008 05:28 PM

Solecismic Software's Freedom Day X Celebration
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Solecismic.com
10th Anniversary Celebration

On February 20, Solecismic Software will celebrate the tenth anniversary of "Freedom Day," the day founder Jim Gindin left the world of cubicles to begin work on Front Office Football. In honor of this achievement, we will hold a one-day sale and make a special announcement.




Let the speculation begin.

TazFTW 02-15-2008 05:30 PM

Front Office Braveheart?

Eaglesfan27 02-15-2008 05:34 PM

My completely uninformed guess is that the announcement will be an update of TCY.

gottimd 02-15-2008 05:35 PM

Gotta be TCY2. Before the release of 2k7, didn't he say that he was going to release a new version, and another one later of another product?

Joe 02-15-2008 05:47 PM

Finally the card game is here

Izulde 02-15-2008 05:59 PM

If it's TCY2, I will be beyond happy.

DaddyTorgo 02-15-2008 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe (Post 1660226)
Finally the card game is here


tbh +1

adubroff 02-15-2008 06:06 PM

Besbol been berry, berry good to me.

It's seasonal if nothing else...

Logan 02-15-2008 06:41 PM

The fact that it will soon be 10 years since FOF came out makes me feel really old.

larrymcg421 02-15-2008 07:05 PM

Heh. Can't wait to see the reaction if it's FOF2K8.

That being said, I think it is definitely TCY2.

flounder 02-15-2008 07:15 PM

I think he'll announce he's outbid EA for the NFL exclusive license.

Barkeep49 02-15-2008 07:59 PM

I agree that it's the card game.

Barkeep49 02-15-2008 07:59 PM

DOLA -- Wish we could do a prediction market for this. I'd totally make money off of those "definitely TCY2" people :)

KWhit 02-15-2008 08:05 PM

He's finally releasing a sex tape.

cuervo72 02-15-2008 08:57 PM

A playmate for Gregory.

CubsFan915 02-15-2008 09:24 PM

Finally, Front Office Curling!

Antmeister 02-15-2008 09:32 PM

It's going to be TCY2 with multiplayer capability. Just you watch.

BYU 14 02-15-2008 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antmeister (Post 1660354)
It's going to be TCY2 with multiplayer capability. Just you watch.


That would be beyond glorious

tarcone 02-15-2008 09:53 PM

A free updated version of FOF2k7 with a MP function that employs a drop down menu of your teams. That way batch files and all the other ways will not be needed.

Antmeister 02-15-2008 10:05 PM

Or maybe FOF 2008 with better support for multiplayer (like .csv exports, default html with customizable style sheets, web site kit, etc.)

Young Drachma 02-15-2008 10:17 PM

Ron Paul endorses Front Office Politics?

cartman 02-15-2008 10:19 PM

An integrated TCY/FOF game universe with the games played in 2-D like a FM/WWSM game.

Damn that would be smooth.

Izulde 02-15-2008 10:20 PM

I can't wait till Wed.

Chubby 02-15-2008 10:22 PM

Guitar Hero: Country Music

ntndeacon 02-15-2008 11:13 PM

Front Office World Domination. You have to draft your henchmen. Will you go with the Big Korean with the Killer Hat or a Greased Up Deaf guy and look at potential.

Buzzbee 02-15-2008 11:26 PM

Jim is pregnant.

Pumpy Tudors 02-15-2008 11:44 PM

Jim has hired Cam Cameron to do... something.

Antmeister 02-15-2008 11:51 PM

Something makes me think the one-day sale is going to be for FOF 2007 and the announcement is only going to tell us what he is currently working on.

I am actually hoping that the one-day sale involves a new game and the announcement is a patch for an existing one.

Too many damn variables....

Buzzbee 02-16-2008 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors (Post 1660432)
Jim has hired Cam Cameron to do... someone.

Fixed.

Dutch 02-16-2008 01:27 AM

Definately one of these. :)

Front Office Football 2008
The College Years 2008
Front Office Baseball
Front Office Basketball
Front Office Hockey
Oval Office 2008
Front Office Card Games
Something Else

Alf 02-16-2008 02:38 AM

HTML guide for beginners !

Shakes 02-16-2008 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gottimd (Post 1660216)
Gotta be TCY2. Before the release of 2k7, didn't he say that he was going to release a new version, and another one later of another product?


My money is on this. I wanted this for my EFL league myself. And if I am right and its multiplayer capable, then wow.

Ben E Lou 02-16-2008 04:26 AM

Quote:

make a special announcement.
It seems that I rarely get this stuff right, but a "special announcement" doesn't sound like the release of an already-announced card game, or the release of a patch. It sounds like something new/different to me. I'm thinking it's the announcement of a publishing deal and/or the next game.

But as I said, I rarely get this stuff right, so it's probably a patch or release of the card game. :p

Subby 02-16-2008 06:29 AM

Web based multi player professional football with flash based graphical interface and integrated social networking components.

:D

CU Tiger 02-16-2008 06:52 AM

MF has been bought by Jim and finally the beer tent will work

Flasch186 02-16-2008 06:59 AM

politics.

gottimd 02-16-2008 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Antmeister (Post 1660379)
Or maybe FOF 2008 with better support for multiplayer (like .csv exports, default html with customizable style sheets, web site kit, etc.)


I would love this.

Maybe he is just going to tell everyone he has to poop.

WSUCougar 02-16-2008 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TazFTW (Post 1660209)
Front Office Braveheart?

Okay, I laughed.

timmynausea 02-16-2008 08:47 AM

It's been less than a month since Jim said this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solecismic
I'm not sure why TCY 2 isn't out there. It's not like it's not already designed and ready to go into heavy development. I've just preferred working on the pro game in recent years. I'm sure that will turn around some day.


I just can't imagine him announcing that TCY 2 will be the next game if he really hasn't started "heavy development" yet. It'd be wildly out of character.

stevew 02-16-2008 08:50 AM

I hope it's not TCY2, I really could care less about college football. I'd probably buy it anyways, but it just wouldn't make me as happy as a new pro version of FOF would.

Ben E Lou 02-16-2008 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmynausea (Post 1660487)
I just can't imagine him announcing that TCY 2 will be the next game if he really hasn't started "heavy development" yet. It'd be wildly out of character.

Shortly after FOF2K7 was released, Jim announced that TCY2 was probably the next game. He had it on his web site, and he said it in the Gamenikki interview that is posted in this very forum.

Quote:

Gamenikki: Last question, Jim. Thanks again for taking the time to talk with us.

Your aversion to revealing your projects before they're ready is well-known, and yet, on solecismic.com, you seem to indicate that after you get settled in Michigan, your next project is "most likely an update of The College Years."

That's just a red herring to pave the way for the smash hit release of Front Office Curling, isn't it?


JG: I have been known to change my mind early in the development phase. If I'm not at my best while I'm working on the toughest pieces early on, it's not going to go quickly or go well. But TCY2 is my intention right now. I have had some interesting discussions with people about the potential for different directions on the pro game, so if things change, they will change in that manner. I think it would be the best business decision, if I remain solo, to update the college game next.

My aversion to talking about future projects is more a belief that hype hurts you in the long run rather than helping you. But there's a balance there, too. I think people will be more comfortable knowing what I'm working on, even if they aren't receiving incessant hype or know much about the intended release date. It's always good to change things up occasionally. I hope to find a way to properly strike that balance between hype and uncertainty.

Thanks for the opportunity to discuss the game, Josh.


Ben E Lou 02-16-2008 08:56 AM

Dola: That's not to say that he can't change his mind or go in another direction, but just to say that he made it very clear that he may well change things up regarding announcing new games. I'll do some digging and see if I can find what was posted at Solecismic.com about TCY2.

timmynausea 02-16-2008 08:58 AM

I didn't mean to imply that TCY 2 won't be the next game, but if heavy development means it's still several months away from being ready to release, I'd be surprised if he formally announced it this early. I could be wrong, though.

SFL Cat 02-16-2008 09:06 AM

TCY2 with graphics by new partner Daivd Winter...

Think of the customizability!

Ben E Lou 02-16-2008 09:08 AM

I'm not following you, timmy. He already informally/tentatively announced it and indicated a willingness to change up from his former policy. I don't see where it would be a big shocker/surprise for him to formally announce it.

And for all we know, he may have started "heavy development" in the last few weeks since he made that comment. Looking forward to Wednesday.

Raiders Army 02-16-2008 09:30 AM

I'm guessing that the announcement and sale are tied together. Sale on FOF 2007 and new FOF 2009. Or, it's a fire sale on TCY with a discount for TCY2.

Icy 02-16-2008 09:44 AM

I also think the announcement will be TCY2, but i think it will be an an anouncement about he working on a future release in 2008 (probably with the new college season), not that he will release it next Wednesday.

timmynausea 02-16-2008 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyDog (Post 1660497)
I'm not following you, timmy. He already informally/tentatively announced it and indicated a willingness to change up from his former policy. I don't see where it would be a big shocker/surprise for him to formally announce it.

And for all we know, he may have started "heavy development" in the last few weeks since he made that comment. Looking forward to Wednesday.


Maybe I'm just pessimistic. I really hope you're right.

gottimd 02-16-2008 11:11 AM

Why does it have to be a release of a new game? Couldn't the special announcement be something unrelated to the production of a new game or existing game?

Flasch186 02-16-2008 01:41 PM

like he's buying a new home in Jacksonville, FL from say a really dashing Sales Professional who happens to rule his neighborhood with an iron fist!!! ;)


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