OOTP Baseball 2006 Reports - Page 7

TroyF · 05-30-2006, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigSca

When they say they can sim that quickly, have they said what kind of computer they used?

I don't remember to be honest.

I'm hoping my XPS Gen 2 with 2GB of fast RAM is near what theirs was. Either way, I'll let the laptop finish and play around with the game on the desktop until it's finished.

mgadfly · 05-30-2006, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigSca

When they say they can sim that quickly, have they said what kind of computer they used?

This one:
hxxp://archives.cnn.com/2002/TECH/biztech/11/15/fastest.computer.ap/

rexallllsc · 05-30-2006, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CraigSca

How's this for a merciless owner?!

Matthew Ritter currently leads the league with a .386 BA. He's also hit 42 HRs and has 99 RBIs in 381 atbats for the Colorado Springs Worms. He's a 29 year old Albert Pujols-type. Unfortunately for Matthew, he suffered a career-ending injury on August 4th. The next day, living up to their name, the Worms release him. Probably had to pay for his own taxi back to the airport as well.

This is something I wish would be improved about games. How often do we know an injury is "Career-ending" right away - short of the guy like losing an arm or something?

TroyF · 05-30-2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rexallllsc

This is something I wish would be improved about games. How often do we know an injury is "Career-ending" right away - short of the guy like losing an arm or something?

All things being equal, I don't have a huge problem with that. I think the AI made the right decision here. These injuries should be fairly rare, so I won't complain if it happens on occasion.

Young Drachma · 05-30-2006, 11:20 PM

So..is it out yet?

lol

cuervo72 · 05-30-2006, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TroyF

All things being equal, I don't have a huge problem with that. I think the AI made the right decision here. These injuries should be fairly rare, so I won't complain if it happens on occasion.

From experiences in FOBL, it would be nice if you could turn CEI off though.

Johnny Slick · 05-30-2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cuervo72

From experiences in FOBL, it would be nice if you could turn CEI off though.

In past versions, injury levels were if anything way too low and, what's worse, it didn't make much of any difference whether you had injury settings on "normal" or "high". I understand that injuries add a whole new level of micromanagement for online leagues. Worst case scenario, you could always get your commissioner to edit away the CEI. From what I'm reading from the blogs and the response posts, injury modelling is one thing that got a *lot* better in the new version.

CraigSca · 05-31-2006, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TroyF

All things being equal, I don't have a huge problem with that. I think the AI made the right decision here. These injuries should be fairly rare, so I won't complain if it happens on occasion.

I don't have a problem with the release of the player - it's just kind of laughable the callousness involved if this were RL.

General Mike · 05-31-2006, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cuervo72

From experiences in FOBL, it would be nice if you could turn CEI off though.

You could, by editing the injuries.txt file.

The AI cutting guys after career ending injuries has been in every version I've played, and is rediculous now as it was in OOTP3.

Mota · 05-31-2006, 08:17 AM

You should see in Puresim 2007, my top closer got a CEI, and not only did the computer automatically release and retire him for me, all of his statistics were removed from my team stats page. There are barely any records left of his existence at all! I'll see in a few hours if this year's stats even registered in the almanac, because I can't find them anywhere else.

TroyF · 05-31-2006, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by General Mike

You could, by editing the injuries.txt file.

The AI cutting guys after career ending injuries has been in every version I've played, and is rediculous now as it was in OOTP3.

I don't knowwhy its so ridiculos. We could argue the fact that there shouldn't really be any CEI's, but as there are, OOTP simply looks at the guy as a non entity at that point. He's done and it's over.

Of all the AI issues to plague OOTP, this would rank about 175 for me.

MizzouRah · 05-31-2006, 08:47 AM

I'm seeing about 4-5 CEI's in ootp 6.5 - I wonder what the norm is? Seems high to me.

Edit: I also want to say I'm not bashing ootp as I'd have to say I've played since v2 years ago and 6.5 is really grabbing me right now.. even as much as I'd like to get into Puresim I just can't break away from my ootp career right now. That being said, my hope for 2006 was to at least see a marked improvement in key issue areas with a rewrite of the engine. I also wish you could import your 6.5 career and have the almanac auto populate instead of no history for imported players.

I'll be waiting to hear from Troy and others today for sure on the new game.

General Mike · 05-31-2006, 08:55 AM

The rediculous part is the immediate release of the player. Put him on the DL and let him retire after the year, and save millions.

stevew · 05-31-2006, 08:56 AM

Is it out yet?

John Galt · 05-31-2006, 08:59 AM

The strange thing is that even though I know I will be severely disappointed in the game, I feel tempted to buy it. Sad.

Johnny Slick · 05-31-2006, 09:00 AM

No, and I for one have been up all night waiting for it. Tried to go to sleep but rather than sheep dancing through my head I had visions of new OOTP leagues.

MizzouRah · 05-31-2006, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by John Galt

The strange thing is that even though I know I will be severely disappointed in the game, I feel tempted to buy it. Sad.

Ha-Ha me too.

stevew · 05-31-2006, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by John Galt

The strange thing is that even though I know I will be severely disappointed in the game, I feel tempted to buy it. Sad.

Just don't do it!

Hold out, stay strong.

Bee · 05-31-2006, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Is it out yet?

I had heard they were expecting to release it around 9am EST for those who preordered, but since I didn't preorder I don't know if they've received their emails yet.

John Galt · 05-31-2006, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Just don't do it!

Hold out, stay strong.

I won't do it, but I think there is a masochistic streak in a lot of sports sim gamers. It seems like we buy games on the slim hope they will be exactly what we want even though we are virtually certain to be let down.

TroyF · 05-31-2006, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by John Galt

The strange thing is that even though I know I will be severely disappointed in the game, I feel tempted to buy it. Sad.

It sucked me in about three weeks ago.

I'm ordering with the CC saying to myself, "YOU ARE A FREAKIN IDIOT, DON'T DO THIS"

The strange thing is, even today, even after looking at the reports. . . I really can't wait to d/l the game and fire it up.

I'm a sick, sick individual.

stevew · 05-31-2006, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by John Galt

I won't do it, but I think there is a masochistic streak in a lot of sports sim gamers. It seems like we buy games on the slim hope they will be exactly what we want even though we are virtually certain to be let down.

Yeah, I'll probably have to fight the power all week to not buy it, i havent played OOTP solo since it was Season Ticket(version 3 i think).

MalcPow · 05-31-2006, 09:18 AM

Just got the email to download, but won't do it until I get home from work. But people who preordered should be getting it now.

Pumpy Tudors · 05-31-2006, 09:34 AM

I'm actually actively trying to find something else to spend my money on just so I don't fall into this OOTP trap.

spleen1015 · 05-31-2006, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

I'm actually actively trying to find something else to spend my money on just so I don't fall into this OOTP trap.

I could use the $35.

05-30-2006, 11:20 PM	#305
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	So..is it out yet? lol __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

05-31-2006, 08:47 AM	#312
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I'm seeing about 4-5 CEI's in ootp 6.5 - I wonder what the norm is? Seems high to me. Edit: I also want to say I'm not bashing ootp as I'd have to say I've played since v2 years ago and 6.5 is really grabbing me right now.. even as much as I'd like to get into Puresim I just can't break away from my ootp career right now. That being said, my hope for 2006 was to at least see a marked improvement in key issue areas with a rewrite of the engine. I also wish you could import your 6.5 career and have the almanac auto populate instead of no history for imported players. I'll be waiting to hear from Troy and others today for sure on the new game. Last edited by MizzouRah : 05-31-2006 at 08:50 AM.

05-31-2006, 08:59 AM	#315
John Galt Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Internets	The strange thing is that even though I know I will be severely disappointed in the game, I feel tempted to buy it. Sad. __________________ I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man. - The Dude

05-31-2006, 09:34 AM	#324
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	I'm actually actively trying to find something else to spend my money on just so I don't fall into this OOTP trap. __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

05-31-2006, 08:17 AM	#310
Mota College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001	You should see in Puresim 2007, my top closer got a CEI, and not only did the computer automatically release and retire him for me, all of his statistics were removed from my team stats page. There are barely any records left of his existence at all! I'll see in a few hours if this year's stats even registered in the almanac, because I can't find them anywhere else.

05-31-2006, 08:55 AM	#313
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	The rediculous part is the immediate release of the player. Put him on the DL and let him retire after the year, and save millions.

05-31-2006, 08:56 AM	#314
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Is it out yet?

05-31-2006, 09:00 AM	#316
Johnny Slick Mascot Join Date: May 2006	No, and I for one have been up all night waiting for it. Tried to go to sleep but rather than sheep dancing through my head I had visions of new OOTP leagues.

05-31-2006, 09:18 AM	#323
MalcPow College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego	Just got the email to download, but won't do it until I get home from work. But people who preordered should be getting it now.

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