Solecismic Software's Freedom Day X Celebration

Ben E Lou · 02-15-2008, 05:28 PM

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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

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Originally Posted by Joe

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

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Originally Posted by Antmeister

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

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

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

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Originally Posted by gottimd

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

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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.

Subby · 02-16-2008, 06:29 AM

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

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

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Originally Posted by Antmeister

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

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Originally Posted by TazFTW

Front Office Braveheart?

Okay, I laughed.

timmynausea · 02-16-2008, 08:47 AM

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

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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

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Originally Posted by timmynausea

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.

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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

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Originally Posted by SkyDog

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!!!

02-15-2008, 05:30 PM	#2
TazFTW Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Honolulu, HI	Front Office Braveheart? __________________ "Teams don't want to make the trip anymore," says Hawaii coach June Jones. "They come here, we kick their ass, they go home." Fire Ron Lee.

02-15-2008, 05:34 PM	#3
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	My completely uninformed guess is that the announcement will be an update of TCY. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

02-15-2008, 05:35 PM	#4
gottimd Dearly Missed (9/25/77-12/23/08) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: DC Suburbs	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? __________________ NAFL New Orleans Saints GM/Co-Commish MP Career Record: 114-85 NAFL Super Bowl XI Champs In memory of Gavin Anthony: 7/22/08-7/26/08

02-15-2008, 05:59 PM	#6
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	If it's TCY2, I will be beyond happy. __________________ 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)

02-15-2008, 07:05 PM	#10
larrymcg421 Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Georgia	Heh. Can't wait to see the reaction if it's FOF2K8. That being said, I think it is definitely TCY2. __________________ Top 10 Songs of the Year 1955-Present (1976 Added) Franchise Portfolio Draft Winner Fictional Character Draft Winner Television Family Draft Winner Build Your Own Hollywood Studio Draft Winner

02-15-2008, 05:47 PM	#5
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	Finally the card game is here

02-15-2008, 06:06 PM	#8
adubroff High School JV Join Date: Nov 2006	Besbol been berry, berry good to me. It's seasonal if nothing else...

02-15-2008, 06:41 PM	#9
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	The fact that it will soon be 10 years since FOF came out makes me feel really old.

02-15-2008, 07:15 PM	#11
flounder High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lynchburg, VA	I think he'll announce he's outbid EA for the NFL exclusive license.

02-15-2008, 07:59 PM	#12
Barkeep49 Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Not too far away	I agree that it's the card game.

02-15-2008, 08:05 PM	#14
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	He's finally releasing a sex tape.

02-15-2008, 08:57 PM	#15
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	A playmate for Gregory. __________________ null

02-15-2008, 09:24 PM	#16
CubsFan915 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Richmond VA	Finally, Front Office Curling! __________________ GO HOKIES!!! Running the Richmond Confederates of the FOBL into the ground since 2001.

02-15-2008, 09:32 PM	#17
Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	It's going to be TCY2 with multiplayer capability. Just you watch. __________________ "I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me" - Schmidty "Box me once, shame on Skydog. Box me twice. Shame on me. Box me 3 times, just fucking ban my ass...." - stevew

02-15-2008, 09:53 PM	#19
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	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.

02-15-2008, 10:05 PM	#20
Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	Or maybe FOF 2008 with better support for multiplayer (like .csv exports, default html with customizable style sheets, web site kit, etc.) __________________ "I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me" - Schmidty "Box me once, shame on Skydog. Box me twice. Shame on me. Box me 3 times, just fucking ban my ass...." - stevew

02-15-2008, 10:17 PM	#21
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Ron Paul endorses Front Office Politics?

02-15-2008, 10:19 PM	#22
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	An integrated TCY/FOF game universe with the games played in 2-D like a FM/WWSM game. Damn that would be smooth. __________________ 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

02-15-2008, 10:20 PM	#23
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	I can't wait till Wed. __________________ 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)

02-15-2008, 10:22 PM	#24
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	Guitar Hero: Country Music

02-15-2008, 11:13 PM	#25
ntndeacon Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Alabama	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.

02-15-2008, 11:26 PM	#26
Buzzbee College Starter Join Date: Jun 2002	Jim is pregnant. __________________ Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz

02-15-2008, 11:44 PM	#27
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Jim has hired Cam Cameron to do... something. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

02-15-2008, 11:51 PM	#28
Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	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.... __________________ "I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me" - Schmidty "Box me once, shame on Skydog. Box me twice. Shame on me. Box me 3 times, just fucking ban my ass...." - stevew

02-16-2008, 02:38 AM	#31
Alf Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Rennes, France	HTML guide for beginners ! __________________ FOFL - GML - IHOF - FranceStats

02-16-2008, 06:29 AM	#34
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Web based multi player professional football with flash based graphical interface and integrated social networking components. __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

02-16-2008, 06:52 AM	#35
CU Tiger Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Backwoods, SC	MF has been bought by Jim and finally the beer tent will work

02-16-2008, 06:59 AM	#36
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	politics. __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

02-16-2008, 08:50 AM	#40
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	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. Last edited by stevew : 02-16-2008 at 08:51 AM.

02-16-2008, 08:56 AM	#42
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	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. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

02-16-2008, 08:58 AM	#43
timmynausea College Starter Join Date: Dec 2002	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. Last edited by timmynausea : 02-16-2008 at 08:59 AM.

02-16-2008, 09:06 AM	#44
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	TCY2 with graphics by new partner Daivd Winter... Think of the customizability! Last edited by SFL Cat : 02-16-2008 at 09:07 AM.

02-16-2008, 09:08 AM	#45
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	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. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

02-16-2008, 09:30 AM	#46
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	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.

02-16-2008, 09:44 AM	#47
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	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. __________________