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Originally Posted by tajoumaru
What about offering two versions of the game, the current in-depth "hardcore" one, and a second, much simpler one that would appeal to a more casual set? The "casual" version of OOTP could be sold for around $5 less and be far easier to set up and maintain--remove many of the options, etc.
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I think that tajoumaru is on to something here. You don't necessarily need to make a separate version of the game. I think that it would be good to have a few more "beginner friendly" game options on the main menu based on current MLB or historical rosters. Basic game modes may include:
- Manager Mode - You pick a team and act as the field manager making game decisions while the AI handles the GM role.
- GM Mode - You pick a team and act as the GM letting the AI run game decisions.
- Commissioner Mode - Let the AI run the decisions but you have the ability to jump in and act in god mode as desired.
You certainly don't need console level graphics but I do agree that having better 2D or basic 3D animations along with better sounds would be a huge addition in attracting a wider audience.
The key here would be that this should have NO impact on the game for us hard core users. While the hand-holding and stripped down interface would make us lifers laugh in hysterics, it could be huge in adding more users who would eventually get curious about the more complex capabilities of the game.
I know that someone is going to reply that focusing time and resources on improving the animations and sounds will detract from the development of things which are more important to us (like playoff byes
). If successful this would be a short term issue which could pay off in spades. Think of it this way. Take your choice between the following options. First, you could have season tickets in some fairly nice seats in the 15th row between 3rd base and the foul pole every year....or....you could spend one year in the nose-bleeds but then sit in the first row behind the home dugout every year after that. Which would you choose?