Any OOTP 2007 preview winners here?

**sask3m** · 03-13-2007, 10:52 PM

Re: Any OOTP 2007 preview winners here?

Originally posted by Squint

There is no audio this year (as stated before) but that should, in no way, deter you from picking the game up. It is, by far, the best version of OOTP to date and the most in-depth baseball game I have ever had.

And to the previous poster asking about importing the Lahman DB....the create-a-league wizard makes starting an historical league easier than ever. I was rolling in my sim starting in 1901 in less than 10 minutes after booting the game up.

yeah i'll most likely buy the game, i just wished it had the umpire and some fans heckling in the background and the crowd cheering etc etc , it just adds so much more to a game.

**Rainey** · 03-13-2007, 11:24 PM

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How long will it take to sim though. I have a pretty advanced PC and don't want to have to wait hours for 25 or so years to be simmed.

**True Talent** · 03-14-2007, 01:50 AM

Re: Any OOTP 2007 preview winners here?

You can sim a year in about 10-15 minutes.

**Shaver** · 03-14-2007, 06:47 AM

Re: Any OOTP 2007 preview winners here?

Originally posted by sask3m

yeah i'll most likely buy the game, i just wished it had the umpire and some fans heckling in the background and the crowd cheering etc etc , it just adds so much more to a game.

Join an ONLINE LEAGUE. There is plenty of heckling there.

**wake112** · 03-14-2007, 08:51 PM

Re: Any OOTP 2007 preview winners here?

Really looking forward to this release. I've played every OOTP game since OOTP5 and I have to say right now 6.5 is my favorite, but I am hearing that 2007 absolutely kills it.
I also don't think its that unreasonable to be disappointed at no audio as I usually sim with in game audio on. My view on it though, if the AI is right, the game will be amazing. I am looking forward to starting my baseball universe on the 23rd.

Also, is there an OOTP league being set up for 2007? If so, is there a waiting list or anything I could get on?

**dieselboy** · 03-14-2007, 09:29 PM

Re: Any OOTP 2007 preview winners here?

Originally posted by wake112

Also, is there an OOTP league being set up for 2007? If so, is there a waiting list or anything I could get on?

We have a league currently, BLB, which is amazing. You should PM Andrew (camulos) there is a waiting list and we are looking to expand after next season.

**sask3m** · 03-15-2007, 01:08 AM

Re: Any OOTP 2007 preview winners here?

ok, now that everyone has had a bit of a chuckle cause i wanted sound, i have another comment or a ? actually, what takes place in an online league, do you send in your lineups and then its simmed against someone elses or is there more to it than that, still should have sound though

**Shaver** · 03-15-2007, 06:53 AM

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You should check out the BLB (link in Diesel's post above). Basically, the SIMS take place one week at a time, but you really have total control of most of the facets of your team. There's a full off-season, 3 minor league levels, draft, Rule 5, Free Agency, you control your finances. It's a great time with the right group of owners.

In the BLB, we have 19 great guys (and Diesel) and I'm having more fun in this league then just about any gaming experience I've had. We're finishing up Season 3 (1980) right now and getting ready for the playoffs...well... at least 4 teams are. I think we may move to 2007 before the '81 season, if not then, for sure after '81. I think the plan is to expand by 4 teams in '82 as well.

Check out the site and get a message to Andrew (on the BLB board) who is actually Camulos on OS. It's a good time.

**sask3m** · 03-15-2007, 10:47 AM

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whoa, thats a lot of stuff to look after, i'll check it out , it does sound like fun but i'm an OOTP novice and think i would need some practice before competing with the big boys,

is there any easy reading kind of guide to sort of get started with OOTP, i did have a look at the manual for 06 but it was like 300 pages or something, i've really only just played a few games of it to be honest.

**Shaver** · 03-15-2007, 10:55 AM

Re: Any OOTP 2007 preview winners here?

Originally posted by sask3m

whoa, thats a lot of stuff to look after, i'll check it out , it does sound like fun but i'm an OOTP novice and think i would need some practice before competing with the big boys,

is there any easy reading kind of guide to sort of get started with OOTP, i did have a look at the manual for 06 but it was like 300 pages or something, i've really only just played a few games of it to be honest.

I'd suggest a few things.

1) Get the game (07 when it drops) and play around a lot with the single player. You can learn a ton.

2) Hang out at League boards like BLB. You pick up a lot there.

3) Go to Sports Interactives forums and just search. There are a ton of great posts on there with info.

Most importantly, the main thing to be successful in a league like BLB is to be active and know a little bit about baseball. It's competitive but not cutthroat. People don't screw eachother over and everyone is quick to help out and answer question. But, you do have to commit to participate. And, I'm a firm believer that the amount of time you commit to it has a direct correlation to the success you see on the field. If you spend 15 minutes a week ,you will only be as good as your best player. If you actually dive into it deeper, you'll get more out of it.

Plus, even sucking at the game is fun. I took over my Franchise from a free-spending past administration and I'm having a ton of fun trying to rebuild and be ready to compete in the future.

**sask3m** · 03-15-2007, 11:10 AM

Re: Any OOTP 2007 preview winners here?

ok, thanks for the info, i was just over at the OOTP site loking at the forums and such. So now when you guys get your new season going how much do each of you throw in the pot?

**Sully** · 03-15-2007, 11:13 AM

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Free.

**sask3m** · 03-15-2007, 11:23 AM

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free? that doesn't sound like any fun, oh yeah i just remembered no gambling allowed in baseball

**dieselboy** · 03-15-2007, 05:07 PM

Re: Any OOTP 2007 preview winners here?

Originally posted by sask3m

free? that doesn't sound like any fun, oh yeah i just remembered no gambling allowed in baseball

It would be dumb for us to make bets on the season if there wasn't odds.

There are a few teams that are in complete rebuild mode and have zero shot to even make the post season.

**sask3m** · 03-15-2007, 11:35 PM

Re: Any OOTP 2007 preview winners here?

i see i thought maybe you just had a sort of draft to pick teams.

Any OOTP 2007 preview winners here?

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