Newer free OOTP

dudeidontcare · 03-06-2012, 08:15 PM

Any chance of one of the newer OOTP Baseball sims being released like what was done with OOTP 8/2007?

SWardle · 03-07-2012, 06:38 PM

It is doubtful it will happen anytime soon. OOTP 8 isn't even that old and is still a great game.

Jim Rice · 03-12-2012, 10:51 AM

Just curious: is OOTP 8 still free (or any other earlier versions)? And where would one find those files? Interested in giving some earlier versions a look.

Thanks!

RandyTiger · 03-12-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Rice

Just curious: is OOTP 8 still free (or any other earlier versions)? And where would one find those files? Interested in giving some earlier versions a look.

Thanks!

Yes, OOTP 8 is still free.

You can download the files from here:

Index of /ootp , specifically the OOTP8FreeSetup.exe.

Keep in mind that 8 is the only free version, the others will be in demo mode, which runs for a limited time.

Cryomaniac · 03-13-2012, 07:40 AM

I'd like version 1 to be made open source, but the chances of that are negligible lol.

On topic, I would imagine version 9 will be made free eventually, when is anyone's guess though.

Jim Rice · 03-13-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyTiger

Yes, OOTP 8 is still free.

You can download the files from here:

Index of /ootp , specifically the OOTP8FreeSetup.exe.

Keep in mind that 8 is the only free version, the others will be in demo mode, which runs for a limited time.

Many thanks!

For some reason, that file doesn't seem to download. Others (ootp8free.dmg, ootp8demosetup.exe, ootp8setup.exe) do. Are any of those equivalent? Is ootp8setup.exe the same thing? Sorry if I'm being obtuse...

oman19 · 03-13-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Cryomaniac

I'd like version 1 to be made open source, but the chances of that are negligible lol.

On topic, I would imagine version 9 will be made free eventually, when is anyone's guess though.

I always thought OOTP X should be free here in the near future. With the new pitching model debuted in that one it is a decent resemblence of the current game but 11,12 and soon 13 all brought us enough goodies where it should make people want to upgrade.

Jim Rice · 03-13-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyTiger

Yes, OOTP 8 is still free.

You can download the files from here:

Index of /ootp , specifically the OOTP8FreeSetup.exe.

Keep in mind that 8 is the only free version, the others will be in demo mode, which runs for a limited time.

Thanks!

For some reason, that file doesn't seem to download. Others (ootp8free.dmg, ootp8free.exe, ootp8demosetup.exe, ootp8setup.exe) do. Are any of those equivalent? Is ootp8setup.exe the same thing, or is it a demo version? Sorry for being obtuse...

pallison14 · 03-13-2012, 02:57 PM

AFAIK, 8 and 5 are the only free versions.

I'd love to see 6 and 6.5 move to the free realm if it's no longer generating (much) revenue.

RandyTiger · 03-13-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Rice

Thanks!

For some reason, that file doesn't seem to download. Others (ootp8free.dmg, ootp8free.exe, ootp8demosetup.exe, ootp8setup.exe) do. Are any of those equivalent? Is ootp8setup.exe the same thing, or is it a demo version? Sorry for being obtuse...

Try ootp8setup.exe. Not sure why the OOTP8freesetup.exe doesn't work for you, I didn't have a problem downloading it. If you're on a Mac, you'll need the .dmg file, not the .exe one.

Jim Rice · 03-13-2012, 04:41 PM

Ah, thanks for checking that. Since you said the file worked for you, I tried some things and then wound up being able to download it using a different browser.

Many thanks! It'll be fun to compare different versions...

Cryomaniac · 03-13-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by oman19

I always thought OOTP X should be free here in the near future. With the new pitching model debuted in that one it is a decent resemblence of the current game but 11,12 and soon 13 all brought us enough goodies where it should make people want to upgrade.

Yeah, I think X will probably be the next free one thinking about it.

AESP_pres · 03-13-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Cryomaniac

Yeah, I think X will probably be the next free one thinking about it.

Just because I'm curious as I have them all starting with OOTP 2007, Why not OOTP 9 before X?

oman19 · 03-13-2012, 11:48 PM

I would just say 10 because that was first year with individual pitches, which were a real game changer. It just would seem to resemble these newer versions better. Although not so closely where if you liked it you wouldn't want to upgrade.

Although who knows maybe it will be only v8 forever. It's not like they've been giving a different version away free each year. I like seeing Markus and Co. make $$$$

Cryomaniac · 03-14-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by AESP_pres

Just because I'm curious as I have them all starting with OOTP 2007, Why not OOTP 9 before X?

As has been said, there were a few additions to 10 that make it different enough to 8 so as to make it more inviting, but still different enough from the current version so as not to stop people buying that.

sprague · 03-15-2012, 12:49 AM

I can say personally that the free ootp8 on the net was one of the smartest moves this company has made

I would have never thought of trying or eventually buying this game without a few months to give that a test run- find it just a great game, but missing a few details and tweeks that got addressed in future versions

what they lose from a few people just playing for free might still be made up in word of mouth. The one guy never upgrades and buys anything, but tells a friend or gives a run and buys an ootp 12 or 13 or whatnot

Really brilliant marketing move.
The crew should be applauded

Cole · 03-17-2012, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by oman19

Although who knows maybe it will be only v8 forever. It's not like they've been giving a different version away free each year. I like seeing Markus and Co. make $$$$

Do you really think there are a lot of consumers out there who are going to actually be spending money to buy versions of a game that are three to five years old??

Cryomaniac · 03-18-2012, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ripwalk

Do you really think there are a lot of consumers out there who are going to actually be spending money to buy versions of a game that are three to five years old??

Well, apparently some people were still buying 6.5 as late as a couple of years ago.

oman19 · 03-18-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ripwalk

Do you really think there are a lot of consumers out there who are going to actually be spending money to buy versions of a game that are three to five years old??

Yes because some online leagues use those versions.

Cryomaniac · 03-18-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by oman19

Yes because some online leagues use those versions.

Especially 6.5 apparently, which is why that will never be free unless a future version becomes seen as better than it (which is unlikely due to the "Nostalgia Filter"...)

03-06-2012, 08:15 PM	#1
dudeidontcare Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 9	Newer free OOTP Any chance of one of the newer OOTP Baseball sims being released like what was done with OOTP 8/2007?

03-13-2012, 07:40 AM	#5
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	I'd like version 1 to be made open source, but the chances of that are negligible lol. On topic, I would imagine version 9 will be made free eventually, when is anyone's guess though. __________________ Last edited by Cryomaniac; 03-13-2012 at 07:41 AM.

03-13-2012, 02:57 PM	#9
pallison14 Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 452	AFAIK, 8 and 5 are the only free versions. I'd love to see 6 and 6.5 move to the free realm if it's no longer generating (much) revenue. __________________ Commissioner, NGBL - Putting the FUNK in defunct. New York (AL), UBL

03-13-2012, 11:48 PM	#14
oman19 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Area Posts: 1,343	I would just say 10 because that was first year with individual pitches, which were a real game changer. It just would seem to resemble these newer versions better. Although not so closely where if you liked it you wouldn't want to upgrade. Although who knows maybe it will be only v8 forever. It's not like they've been giving a different version away free each year. I like seeing Markus and Co. make $$$$ __________________ GENERATION 10: The first time you see this, copy it into your sig on any forum and add 1 to the generation. Social experiment. My OOTP wishlist: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...-wishlist.html Last edited by oman19; 03-13-2012 at 11:55 PM.

03-07-2012, 06:38 PM	#2
SWardle Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Seeking my El Dorado Posts: 548 Infractions: 0/1 (4)	It is doubtful it will happen anytime soon. OOTP 8 isn't even that old and is still a great game.

03-12-2012, 10:51 AM	#3
Jim Rice Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4	Just curious: is OOTP 8 still free (or any other earlier versions)? And where would one find those files? Interested in giving some earlier versions a look. Thanks!

03-13-2012, 04:41 PM	#11
Jim Rice Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 4	Ah, thanks for checking that. Since you said the file worked for you, I tried some things and then wound up being able to download it using a different browser. Many thanks! It'll be fun to compare different versions...

03-15-2012, 12:49 AM	#16
sprague All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,947	I can say personally that the free ootp8 on the net was one of the smartest moves this company has made I would have never thought of trying or eventually buying this game without a few months to give that a test run- find it just a great game, but missing a few details and tweeks that got addressed in future versions what they lose from a few people just playing for free might still be made up in word of mouth. The one guy never upgrades and buys anything, but tells a friend or gives a run and buys an ootp 12 or 13 or whatnot Really brilliant marketing move. The crew should be applauded