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BradC · 02-06-2014, 10:08 PM

Mark_HTFC: I would be happy to walk through the game on the phone with you too, but since you're in the UK, we might have to do a Skype call.

Same offer applies to anyone else who wants to do that. I honestly don't mind. Sometimes it's easier to walk through something when both people are in front of the game and I can say things like, "Okay, click that menu and then..."

Looks like all your other questions have been answered. And just to confirm in an official capacity, yes, you can download demos of the last few versions, as well as the free version of OOTP 8, off our site to play around with them. The changes may not seem drastic from one year to the next, but comparing 8 to 14 will be a huge difference.

15 will have a very different interface vs. past years, and the big addition will be 3D ballpark support, along with 3D in-game ball flight. I should note that we're just adding support for 3D ballparks - the community will have to come up with the 3D models, but we know they will do so very quickly.

Also, putting the 3D stadiums in the game should be just as easy as adding other mods. As others have noted, the mods are very easy to download and install, thanks to Add-Ons Central.

Oh, and to clarify one thing: Past All-Star Game Specials have been 25% off, not 50% off, so the game would ship at $39.99 and drop to $29.99 for the All-Star Game. Then offseason pricing is $19.99.

However, while 15 will ship at $39.99, we never promise that we will follow past years when it comes to running discounts.

Thanks!

02-06-2014, 10:08 PM	#10
BradC All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: northern CA Posts: 1,874	Mark_HTFC: I would be happy to walk through the game on the phone with you too, but since you're in the UK, we might have to do a Skype call. Same offer applies to anyone else who wants to do that. I honestly don't mind. Sometimes it's easier to walk through something when both people are in front of the game and I can say things like, "Okay, click that menu and then..." Looks like all your other questions have been answered. And just to confirm in an official capacity, yes, you can download demos of the last few versions, as well as the free version of OOTP 8, off our site to play around with them. The changes may not seem drastic from one year to the next, but comparing 8 to 14 will be a huge difference. 15 will have a very different interface vs. past years, and the big addition will be 3D ballpark support, along with 3D in-game ball flight. I should note that we're just adding support for 3D ballparks - the community will have to come up with the 3D models, but we know they will do so very quickly. Also, putting the 3D stadiums in the game should be just as easy as adding other mods. As others have noted, the mods are very easy to download and install, thanks to Add-Ons Central. Oh, and to clarify one thing: Past All-Star Game Specials have been 25% off, not 50% off, so the game would ship at $39.99 and drop to $29.99 for the All-Star Game. Then offseason pricing is $19.99. However, while 15 will ship at $39.99, we never promise that we will follow past years when it comes to running discounts. Thanks!