Baseball Text Sim: There Can Be Only One!!!

Dutch · 05-18-2007, 12:57 PM

Scenario: You own OOTP 2007, Baseball Mogul 2008, and Pure Sim 2007.

Suddenly, your hard drive has crashed, your backups are no good. But fate has rewarded you with a brand new hard drive. While your baseball text sim licenses are all lost, you find you have just enough cash in your pocket to buy just one back.

Which one do you choose?

Ksyrup · 05-18-2007, 01:13 PM

You shouldn't have put it in that context. Although my choice would be OOTP, if I lost my computer and only had enough money in my pocket to buy a game, I'd probably choose none of the above and spend it elsewhere.

rkmsuf · 05-18-2007, 01:14 PM

You should choose the one that you liked the most.

SunDevil · 05-18-2007, 01:15 PM

none. Though I would like to give a lot of credit to the Puresim developer who did this on his free time and all he got was a health condition. Oh, and a t-shirt.

Milton · 05-18-2007, 01:18 PM

ootp. and its not close.

sabotai · 05-18-2007, 01:34 PM

Puresim. Pretty much an easy choice for me.

Izulde · 05-18-2007, 01:36 PM

I buy Crusader Kings back.

Marc Vaughan · 05-18-2007, 04:01 PM

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Suddenly, your hard drive has crashed, your backups are no good. But fate has rewarded you with a brand new hard drive. While your baseball text sim licenses are all lost, you find you have just enough cash in your pocket to buy just one back.

You email me or Marc Duffy and we'd do our best to sort things out in OOTP land for you ....

Galaril · 05-18-2007, 07:08 PM

puresim. I am curious how many people who voted for ootp have tried both bm 08 and ps 07 lastest version?

FBPro · 05-18-2007, 07:18 PM

I have and it isn't close

AgustusM · 05-18-2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Milton

ootp. and its not close.

I agree with this 100%

PilotMan · 05-18-2007, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AgustusM

I agree with this 100%

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RedKingGold · 05-18-2007, 10:52 PM

none.

I'd buy FOF 2007 so that I can maintain in both IHOF and the GEFL.

Schmidty · 05-18-2007, 11:24 PM

I really like baseball, but I dislike all three of those games.

Joe · 05-18-2007, 11:28 PM

I would email viatech to get my licenses back.

Schmidty · 05-18-2007, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe

I would email viatech to get my licenses back.

Demos.

Schmidty · 05-18-2007, 11:30 PM

Except BM. I just hate that on principle and past experiences.

Dutch · 05-19-2007, 11:34 AM

This poll was done for purely selfish reasons. I have been playing Baseball Mogul for years and only briefly playing OOTP 5 and 6. I tried the demo for OOTP 2007 and PureSim 2007 and was impressed by both. BM 2008 was the lead horse since I'm most familiar with it's predecessors, but I'm gonna give OOTP 2007 my money and see how it goes.

So far my only beef is the site recognizes that I'm in Germany and I must pay the EURO price vs the USD price. That's an extra 5 bucks. Now, I don't mind spending the extra cash to support the smaller developers, but SI is probably a Fortune 500 company by now. I feel dirty not fighting for my 5 bucks back.

JW · 05-19-2007, 10:59 PM

OOTP 6.51

MizzouRah · 05-20-2007, 12:37 AM

I've actually been playing BM 2008.

Dutch · 05-20-2007, 02:39 AM

Okay, I purchased OOTP 2007 and wanted to set up a MLB 2007 Universe. It's kind of tricky for newbies to do this, I think.

DaddyTorgo · 05-20-2007, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Dutch

This poll was done for purely selfish reasons. I have been playing Baseball Mogul for years and only briefly playing OOTP 5 and 6. I tried the demo for OOTP 2007 and PureSim 2007 and was impressed by both. BM 2008 was the lead horse since I'm most familiar with it's predecessors, but I'm gonna give OOTP 2007 my money and see how it goes.

So far my only beef is the site recognizes that I'm in Germany and I must pay the EURO price vs the USD price. That's an extra 5 bucks. Now, I don't mind spending the extra cash to support the smaller developers, but SI is probably a Fortune 500 company by now. I feel dirty not fighting for my 5 bucks back.

I don't want to rant here, but I fail to see how that's a beef for people (other people on other boards with other stuff too, not just you, so I won't go on cuz I don't want this to look like it's targeted). You're in a foreign country...you pay in foreign currency. doesn't matter what your paycheck is in, or where you're a citizen of. Just matters where you are at the moment.

like I said, not a rant against you...just I dunno...don't really understand why it's an issue.

Dutch · 05-20-2007, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

I don't want to rant here, but I fail to see how that's a beef for people (other people on other boards with other stuff too, not just you, so I won't go on cuz I don't want this to look like it's targeted). You're in a foreign country...you pay in foreign currency. doesn't matter what your paycheck is in, or where you're a citizen of. Just matters where you are at the moment.

like I said, not a rant against you...just I dunno...don't really understand why it's an issue.

Well, I paid the five bucks if that's any indication of how serious of an issue it was for me. *shurg*

Dutch · 05-20-2007, 03:08 AM

20 pages into the OOTP 2007 manual and I haven't gotten out of the table of contents yet. Switching into reference manual mode....now.

FBPro · 05-20-2007, 10:41 AM

I'd play a number of "replay"(i.e. non-career) sims before I'd even try BM. I mean it may have made progress, but IMO it's still pretty much a joke.

DaddyTorgo · 05-20-2007, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dutch

Well, I paid the five bucks if that's any indication of how serious of an issue it was for me. *shurg*

like I said, wasn't a statement about you Dutch. Just a general statement, more about bitching i've seen elsewhere on the internet. I hestitated a while before posting that actually, because I didn't want you thinking I was coming after you

Dutch · 05-20-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

like I said, wasn't a statement about you Dutch. Just a general statement, more about bitching i've seen elsewhere on the internet. I hestitated a while before posting that actually, because I didn't want you thinking I was coming after you

No harm done, and I didn't think you were coming after me...unless you thought this was a POL thread, that would've been different.

Galaril · 05-21-2007, 02:06 AM

How about Strat-o-Matic baseball computer version? Has nayone played it recently? I tried the Diamond mind and the interface was total crap. It made TCY look like an exercise in application usability.

Izulde · 05-21-2007, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

I've actually been playing BM 2008.

What do you think of it?

I -almost- bought it the other day because I remember how much fun it was back in the day and OOTP 2K7 just isn't cutting it for me in terms of fun factor.

jbergey22 · 05-21-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

What do you think of it?

I -almost- bought it the other day because I remember how much fun it was back in the day and OOTP 2K7 just isn't cutting it for me in terms of fun factor.

If you don't like OOTP2k7 I really doubt you will like BM08.

MizzouRah · 05-21-2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Izulde

What do you think of it?

I -almost- bought it the other day because I remember how much fun it was back in the day and OOTP 2K7 just isn't cutting it for me in terms of fun factor.

Play the demo. Clay just released patch 10.25 and I haven't been able to test it yet. (The big issue was big time FA were not being resigned by their respective teams)

It is what it is, a simplistic, extremely fast baseball text sim. I love the new almanac feature as well as how clean the interface has become. I hated version 2006, but so far.. 2008 has been fun, if a bit frustrating at times due to some bugs Clay is working on.

I will give Clay credit so far, as he's really been sqashing reported bugs and I feel he's more involved this time around.

There is a nice up to date roster, which makes immersion easy for me as well.

Galaril · 05-21-2007, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Play the demo. Clay just released patch 10.25 and I haven't been able to test it yet. (The big issue was big time FA were not being resigned by their respective teams)

It is what it is, a simplistic, extremely fast baseball text sim. I love the new almanac feature as well as how clean the interface has become. I hated version 2006, but so far.. 2008 has been fun, if a bit frustrating at times due to some bugs Clay is working on.

I will give Clay credit so far, as he's really been sqashing reported bugs and I feel he's more involved this time around.

There is a nice up to date roster, which makes immersion easy for me as well.

Mentioning up-to-date rosters. Puresim has a pretty good 60 man MLB roster that is for the 2007 season.

View Poll Results: Which baseball text sim is for you?
Out of the Park 2007	73	64.60%
Baseball Mogul 2008	7	6.19%
PureSim 2007	11	9.73%
None...hate 'em all.	22	19.47%
Voters: 113. You may not vote on this poll

05-18-2007, 01:13 PM	#2
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	You shouldn't have put it in that context. Although my choice would be OOTP, if I lost my computer and only had enough money in my pocket to buy a game, I'd probably choose none of the above and spend it elsewhere. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete." Last edited by Ksyrup : 05-18-2007 at 01:13 PM.

05-18-2007, 01:14 PM	#3
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	You should choose the one that you liked the most. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

05-18-2007, 01:36 PM	#7
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	I buy Crusader Kings back. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

05-18-2007, 07:18 PM	#10
FBPro College Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE	I have and it isn't close __________________ GM RayCo Raiders-est. 2004-2012 Charter member of the IHOF-RayCo GM GM Tennessee Titans PFL 2011-2014 GM Tennessee Titans FOWL 2020-2025

05-18-2007, 01:18 PM	#5
Milton n00b Join Date: Dec 2005	ootp. and its not close.

05-18-2007, 01:34 PM	#6
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Puresim. Pretty much an easy choice for me.

05-18-2007, 07:08 PM	#9
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	puresim. I am curious how many people who voted for ootp have tried both bm 08 and ps 07 lastest version?

05-18-2007, 10:52 PM	#13
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	none. I'd buy FOF 2007 so that I can maintain in both IHOF and the GEFL.

05-18-2007, 11:24 PM	#14
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	I really like baseball, but I dislike all three of those games.

05-18-2007, 11:28 PM	#15
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	I would email viatech to get my licenses back.

05-18-2007, 11:30 PM	#17
Schmidty Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Early, TX	Except BM. I just hate that on principle and past experiences.

05-19-2007, 11:34 AM	#18
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	This poll was done for purely selfish reasons. I have been playing Baseball Mogul for years and only briefly playing OOTP 5 and 6. I tried the demo for OOTP 2007 and PureSim 2007 and was impressed by both. BM 2008 was the lead horse since I'm most familiar with it's predecessors, but I'm gonna give OOTP 2007 my money and see how it goes. So far my only beef is the site recognizes that I'm in Germany and I must pay the EURO price vs the USD price. That's an extra 5 bucks. Now, I don't mind spending the extra cash to support the smaller developers, but SI is probably a Fortune 500 company by now. I feel dirty not fighting for my 5 bucks back.

05-19-2007, 10:59 PM	#19
JW College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Monroe, LA, USA	OOTP 6.51

05-20-2007, 12:37 AM	#20
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I've actually been playing BM 2008.

05-20-2007, 02:39 AM	#21
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	Okay, I purchased OOTP 2007 and wanted to set up a MLB 2007 Universe. It's kind of tricky for newbies to do this, I think. Last edited by Dutch : 05-20-2007 at 02:39 AM.

05-20-2007, 03:08 AM	#24
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	20 pages into the OOTP 2007 manual and I haven't gotten out of the table of contents yet. Switching into reference manual mode....now.

05-20-2007, 10:41 AM	#25
FBPro College Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE	I'd play a number of "replay"(i.e. non-career) sims before I'd even try BM. I mean it may have made progress, but IMO it's still pretty much a joke. __________________ GM RayCo Raiders-est. 2004-2012 Charter member of the IHOF-RayCo GM GM Tennessee Titans PFL 2011-2014 GM Tennessee Titans FOWL 2020-2025

05-21-2007, 02:06 AM	#28
Galaril Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2004	How about Strat-o-Matic baseball computer version? Has nayone played it recently? I tried the Diamond mind and the interface was total crap. It made TCY look like an exercise in application usability. Last edited by Galaril : 05-21-2007 at 02:06 AM.

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