Alright boyz, here we go!!! OOTP2006 First Impressions Thread!

MrBug708 · 05-30-2006, 01:33 PM

I wanted to beat SirFozzie.

sovereignstar · 05-30-2006, 01:38 PM

not cool

MrBug708 · 05-30-2006, 01:40 PM

Well...I havent preordered yet, if that makes you feel better. I went to and the ordering system was down so I said screw it...

sovereignstar · 05-30-2006, 01:44 PM

Starting an impressions thread and not being able to make any impressions because you do NOT have the game yet is just plain stupid period->>.

SirFozzie · 05-30-2006, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBug708

I wanted to beat SirFozzie.

Damn You! You Ruined it!

(and I did preorder the game, too!

)

MrBug708 · 05-30-2006, 01:53 PM

What? Not I keel you now?

SirFozzie · 05-30-2006, 01:55 PM

Ok.. just remember, you asked for it.

I KEEL YOU NOW!

Johnny Slick · 05-30-2006, 01:57 PM

My first impression is that a day is too long to wait. Argh.

(and yes, I did pre-order)

(in mid-March. I'm a moron, what can I say?)

DanGarion · 05-30-2006, 02:01 PM

I'm looking forward to this game so much I have preordered TWO copies!

MrBug708 · 05-30-2006, 02:03 PM

I have preorder envy right now..

Johnny Slick · 05-30-2006, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dangarion

I'm looking forward to this game so much I have preordered TWO copies!

4 E-licenses!!! You can put that on your computer at home, your laptop, your computer at work, and your iPod!

DanGarion · 05-30-2006, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny Slick

4 E-licenses!!! You can put that on your computer at home, your laptop, your computer at work, and your iPod!

Well the second copy is for my best friend for his birthday.

Johnny Slick · 05-30-2006, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dangarion

Well the second copy is for my best friend for his birthday.

Better buy a 3rd copy then! I bet your friend won't be happy to only be able to play the game on your computer at work or your iPod.

sovereignstar · 05-30-2006, 03:13 PM

These impressions fucking rock.

Johnny Slick · 05-30-2006, 03:14 PM

Whoever is running a hobbit league from scratch plz let me know thx! How's the AI?

Pumpy Tudors · 05-30-2006, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sovereignstar

These impressions fucking rock.

You have become a bitter man.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-30-2006, 03:24 PM

Dola

Or woman. I can never keep some of you folks straight.

Ryche · 05-30-2006, 06:37 PM

I preordered. Will have just enough time to download it tomorrow morning too, then go to a conference for two days until I can actually play it

Buccaneer · 05-30-2006, 06:42 PM

Let's see....Start -> All Programs -> 400 Software Studios -> Out of the Park Baseball 5 -> OOTP5. Yep, still there. Whew.

Ryche · 05-31-2006, 09:22 AM

Installed and up and running. Too bad I have to leave now.

SackAttack · 05-31-2006, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryche

Installed and up and running. Too bad I have to leave now.

Why do I get the feeling somebody has a death wish?

KWhit · 05-31-2006, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sovereignstar

Starting an impressions thread and not being able to make any impressions because you do NOT have the game yet is just plain stupid period->>.

True dat.

Ryche · 05-31-2006, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SackAttack

Why do I get the feeling somebody has a death wish?

It installed just fine. Is that an impression?

Ramzavail · 05-31-2006, 09:29 AM

I just got my email!!!!!!!!!!

KWhit · 05-31-2006, 09:29 AM

Downloading now. How's that for an impression?

SackAttack · 05-31-2006, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryche

It installed just fine. Is that an impression?

I suppose. I checked the website, and it still indicated pre-orders, so I was assuming it wasn't available yet. Seeing two more posts to that nature, well...

You have my apologies, sir.

Marc Vaughan · 05-31-2006, 09:33 AM

As I understand things currently people who pre-ordered are allowed to download, once a short period of them having 'exclusivity' the website will updated and people will be able to download as they purchase.

SackAttack · 05-31-2006, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Vaughan

As I understand things currently people who pre-ordered are allowed to download, once a short period of them having 'exclusivity' the website will updated and people will be able to download as they purchase.

Yeah, I learned that while browsing the forums. I just hope those of us in the media won't have to wait six hours, too.

SirFozzie · 05-31-2006, 09:53 AM

Downloading now.. thank god I took my serial code to work and have Logmein on my home machine

sovereignstar · 05-31-2006, 10:16 AM

BREAKING NEWS!!

There is a manual included with this game.

sovereignstar · 05-31-2006, 10:21 AM

Here's the manual if you're bored: http://rapidshare.de/files/21859862/...anual.zip.html

SirFozzie · 05-31-2006, 10:22 AM

I have a mini dynasty going on in the dynasty section

sovereignstar · 05-31-2006, 10:28 AM

This is worth noting

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Duffy

The packaged manual is a cut down version of a rather mammoth "Game Guide" that'll be uploaded tonight!

I'm assuming this is the 250+ page deal.

mauchow · 05-31-2006, 10:30 AM

The game is overwhelming, the same feeling I had when I beta'd for three days.

I consider myself an average player of OOTP, I like things to be quick and easy and I'm not really getting that feeling with this one. Oh, well. With time, I suppose.

The depth is insane. I'm going to be pissed when a few of my players get called up to their respective ML squads(I took a job in AAA to start out).

Marc Duffy · 05-31-2006, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sovereignstar

This is worth noting

I'm assuming this is the 250+ page deal.

Yes. We felt including this in the package might be a little off putting so we cut it down a bit but the big one will go out on the site later.

Maple Leafs · 05-31-2006, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mauboy1

I consider myself an average player of OOTP, I like things to be quick and easy and I'm not really getting that feeling with this one. Oh, well. With time, I suppose.

That's what kept me from getting into EHM. I found myself saying "Geez, can we just get to simming a game already?"

That said, I realize that "too much depth" is probably not something most text-simmers will complain about.

Marc Duffy · 05-31-2006, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mauboy1

The game is overwhelming, the same feeling I had when I beta'd for three days.

I consider myself an average player of OOTP, I like things to be quick and easy and I'm not really getting that feeling with this one. Oh, well. With time, I suppose.

The depth is insane. I'm going to be pissed when a few of my players get called up to their respective ML squads(I took a job in AAA to start out).

I wouldn't disagree that it's overwhelming but it will be second nature soon enough when you learn where everything is and how it all fits together.

SackAttack · 05-31-2006, 11:01 AM

Initial thoughts - it doesn't seem like there's any way to change your mind on how many minor leagues to add short of starting the process over again. You can remove the major leagues, but the only option I see for the minors is to add them.

So, uh, I'm playing MLB with a full minor league contingent. Hopefully my PC doesn't choke on that. So far so good.

Ramzavail · 05-31-2006, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SackAttack

Initial thoughts - it doesn't seem like there's any way to change your mind on how many minor leagues to add short of starting the process over again. You can remove the major leagues, but the only option I see for the minors is to add them.

So, uh, I'm playing MLB with a full minor league contingent. Hopefully my PC doesn't choke on that. So far so good.

That is whats scaring me, I've sat with the FM slowness before.

I started with the same type of league.

SirFozzie · 05-31-2006, 11:08 AM

Game is a LOT quicker then FM

CraigSca · 05-31-2006, 11:19 AM

Wow - it's flippin' FAST.

MizzouRah · 05-31-2006, 11:27 AM

Sack was saying ootp is 33 meg and Puresim is 100.. kind of weird.

korme · 05-31-2006, 11:40 AM

One question - can you add additional teams to leagues after you've already began? I have visions to expand the NPB

SirFozzie · 05-31-2006, 11:42 AM

Ok, just some quick issues to note:

The screen is really busy. No unused space whatso ever. Makes me long for the day where in FM it was just the field and folks running around

Unless you go to the screen that has the schedule, and you hit Continue, it will auto sim games for you (unless you hit the manage button)

sovereignstar · 05-31-2006, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shorty3281

One question - can you add additional teams to leagues after you've already began? I have visions to expand the NPB

Yes.

Young Drachma · 05-31-2006, 11:47 AM

I preordered too. But barring any late developments, I'll be gone in two weeks from the summer. So, I won't get to play much at all. That annoys me, but..at least its here.

MizzouRah · 05-31-2006, 11:48 AM

Impressions are so overrated.

Swaggs · 05-31-2006, 11:49 AM

Does each team have a coaching staff, a la EHM? I want to be able to hire former players as my managers, hitting coaches, bench coach, etc.

MrBug708 · 05-31-2006, 11:50 AM

Each team does Swaggs, according to the ootp boards. Former players do come back and coach, but not sure if it is all players

Ramzavail · 05-31-2006, 11:53 AM

It shouldn't be all players - its not in real life, I mean imagine Dave Telgheder as your pitching coach...

05-30-2006, 01:55 PM	#7
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Ok.. just remember, you asked for it. I KEEL YOU NOW! __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

05-30-2006, 02:01 PM	#9
DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	I'm looking forward to this game so much I have preordered TWO copies! __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

05-30-2006, 03:24 PM	#17
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Dola Or woman. I can never keep some of you folks straight. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

05-30-2006, 06:37 PM	#18
Ryche College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, USA	I preordered. Will have just enough time to download it tomorrow morning too, then go to a conference for two days until I can actually play it __________________ Some knots are better left untied.

05-31-2006, 09:22 AM	#20
Ryche College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO, USA	Installed and up and running. Too bad I have to leave now. __________________ Some knots are better left untied.

05-30-2006, 01:38 PM	#2
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	not cool

05-30-2006, 01:40 PM	#3
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Well...I havent preordered yet, if that makes you feel better. I went to and the ordering system was down so I said screw it...

05-30-2006, 01:44 PM	#4
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	Starting an impressions thread and not being able to make any impressions because you do NOT have the game yet is just plain stupid period->>.

05-30-2006, 01:53 PM	#6
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	What? Not I keel you now?

05-30-2006, 01:57 PM	#8
Johnny Slick Mascot Join Date: May 2006	My first impression is that a day is too long to wait. Argh. (and yes, I did pre-order) (in mid-March. I'm a moron, what can I say?)

05-30-2006, 02:03 PM	#10
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	I have preorder envy right now..

05-30-2006, 03:13 PM	#14
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	These impressions fucking rock.

05-30-2006, 03:14 PM	#15
Johnny Slick Mascot Join Date: May 2006	Whoever is running a hobbit league from scratch plz let me know thx! How's the AI?

05-30-2006, 06:42 PM	#19
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Let's see....Start -> All Programs -> 400 Software Studios -> Out of the Park Baseball 5 -> OOTP5. Yep, still there. Whew.

05-31-2006, 09:29 AM	#24
Ramzavail College Starter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Strong Island, NY	I just got my email!!!!!!!!!!

05-31-2006, 09:29 AM	#25
KWhit Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Conyers GA	Downloading now. How's that for an impression?

05-31-2006, 09:33 AM	#27
Marc Vaughan SI Games Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Melbourne, FL	As I understand things currently people who pre-ordered are allowed to download, once a short period of them having 'exclusivity' the website will updated and people will be able to download as they purchase.

05-31-2006, 09:53 AM	#29
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Downloading now.. thank god I took my serial code to work and have Logmein on my home machine __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

05-31-2006, 10:16 AM	#30
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	BREAKING NEWS!! There is a manual included with this game.

05-31-2006, 10:21 AM	#31
sovereignstar Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004	Here's the manual if you're bored: http://rapidshare.de/files/21859862/...anual.zip.html

05-31-2006, 10:22 AM	#32
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	I have a mini dynasty going on in the dynasty section __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

05-31-2006, 10:30 AM	#34
mauchow Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Murfreesboro, TN	The game is overwhelming, the same feeling I had when I beta'd for three days. I consider myself an average player of OOTP, I like things to be quick and easy and I'm not really getting that feeling with this one. Oh, well. With time, I suppose. The depth is insane. I'm going to be pissed when a few of my players get called up to their respective ML squads(I took a job in AAA to start out).

05-31-2006, 11:01 AM	#38
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Initial thoughts - it doesn't seem like there's any way to change your mind on how many minor leagues to add short of starting the process over again. You can remove the major leagues, but the only option I see for the minors is to add them. So, uh, I'm playing MLB with a full minor league contingent. Hopefully my PC doesn't choke on that. So far so good.

05-31-2006, 11:08 AM	#40
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Game is a LOT quicker then FM __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

05-31-2006, 11:19 AM	#41
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	Wow - it's flippin' FAST. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

05-31-2006, 11:27 AM	#42
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Sack was saying ootp is 33 meg and Puresim is 100.. kind of weird.

05-31-2006, 11:40 AM	#43
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	One question - can you add additional teams to leagues after you've already began? I have visions to expand the NPB

05-31-2006, 11:42 AM	#44
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Ok, just some quick issues to note: The screen is really busy. No unused space whatso ever. Makes me long for the day where in FM it was just the field and folks running around Unless you go to the screen that has the schedule, and you hit Continue, it will auto sim games for you (unless you hit the manage button) __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

05-31-2006, 11:47 AM	#46
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I preordered too. But barring any late developments, I'll be gone in two weeks from the summer. So, I won't get to play much at all. That annoys me, but..at least its here. __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

05-31-2006, 11:48 AM	#47
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Impressions are so overrated.

05-31-2006, 11:49 AM	#48
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Does each team have a coaching staff, a la EHM? I want to be able to hire former players as my managers, hitting coaches, bench coach, etc. __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

05-31-2006, 11:50 AM	#49
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Each team does Swaggs, according to the ootp boards. Former players do come back and coach, but not sure if it is all players

05-31-2006, 11:53 AM	#50
Ramzavail College Starter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Strong Island, NY	It shouldn't be all players - its not in real life, I mean imagine Dave Telgheder as your pitching coach...

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