Time to update the audio

silvam14 · 04-21-2025, 12:51 PM

I'm usually the graphics guy who has been helping suggesting and helping improve the game with regards to stadiums and uniforms.
i posted this last year, but I think its high time to upgrade the in game audio in a serious way. I know there is a narrator option which was fine years ago as an entry, but its time to at least introduce batter announcements, new pitcher announcements, and play synopses after each play.

Would be nice to hear "Now Batting, Second baseman, number 23, Joe Blow" when Joe blow comes up for the first time in the game.

Or when a relief pitcher comes into the game, he is announced with a decent voice AI or something that doesnt require a separate sound file for each player.

Of course, the in game ambience and music needs an overhaul. I swear the same files from OOTP 5 are being used in 26.

Would be nice to bring the in game sound up to date

Battman · 04-21-2025, 01:09 PM

I would like to be able to use the audio on my IMAC.

cheo25 · 04-21-2025, 01:20 PM

Rather than use walk-up music, I use those slots for real-life PA intros for players (at least those I've been able to find over the years).

When there is a rally, I get rally sounds instead of PA intros (and I have my own rally sounds I've curated over the years). But it's better than nothing, and I like having the rally sounds, when pertinent.

mr-cpu-geek · 04-21-2025, 01:40 PM

I couldn’t agree more. To me, better audio would make for a deeper in-game experience than better graphics.

I posted this yesterday in the suggestions forum.

https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=362769

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tonnage · 04-21-2025, 03:33 PM

I agree! Sound could use a workup for sure. Love your ideas!

David Watts · 04-21-2025, 03:36 PM

Not audio related, but I've wished forever that when a player gets replaced in the field that the asterisks would appear the same way they do when a new pitcher enters the game. Either that or have the new players on field label flash until the first pitch is thrown.

renojedi · 04-21-2025, 05:38 PM

And, since KBO is an officially licensed league, can we get real Korean baseball game audio? Definitely want the crowd songs/chants but having guys speaking in english the whole time really breaks immersion.

pstrickert · 04-21-2025, 06:12 PM

Good suggestions, all of them.

Pelican · 04-21-2025, 10:16 PM

Totally agree The cotton candy vendor is lame

dawg1isclear · 04-21-2025, 11:32 PM

ummmm, i'm in too!!! how the game sounds is so big in matters of experience, memories, and overall enjoyment!!! true in ootp and in life!

Recte44 · 04-22-2025, 10:16 AM

No more "lets go...lets go"

swoboda · 04-22-2025, 01:22 PM

Yes !
Would really add to the immersion factor for those of us who play out all of our games.

BURNS81 · 04-22-2025, 01:26 PM

No way!...........noooo way.......

My workaround is just deleting almost the entire audio file and keeping the strike 3 calls. been doing this for almost 20 years now....god im old.

BURNS81 · 04-22-2025, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvam14

I'm usually the graphics guy who has been helping suggesting and helping improve the game with regards to stadiums and uniforms.
i posted this last year, but I think its high time to upgrade the in game audio in a serious way. I know there is a narrator option which was fine years ago as an entry, but its time to at least introduce batter announcements, new pitcher announcements, and play synopses after each play.

Would be nice to hear "Now Batting, Second baseman, number 23, Joe Blow" when Joe blow comes up for the first time in the game.

Or when a relief pitcher comes into the game, he is announced with a decent voice AI or something that doesnt require a separate sound file for each player.

Of course, the in game ambience and music needs an overhaul. I swear the same files from OOTP 5 are being used in 26.

Would be nice to bring the in game sound up to date

I been playing about as long as you have and i swear im reliving the early 2000s every time i hear the audio. I cant believe its never been updated that's not a hard fix. I bet AI could do amazing things with it these days. Although now its almost part of the history and they should keep it another 20 years at this point

silvam14 · 04-22-2025, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Watts

Not audio related, but I've wished forever that when a player gets replaced in the field that the asterisks would appear the same way they do when a new pitcher enters the game. Either that or have the new players on field label flash until the first pitch is thrown.

I’m not a big fan of only putting asterisk when the computer makes a change. I wish a pop-up option. Would be available to alert to the changes

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mr-cpu-geek · 04-22-2025, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvam14

I’m not a big fan of only putting asterisk when the computer makes a change. I wish a pop-up option. Would be available to alert to the changes

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A popup would be great.

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David Watts · 04-22-2025, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvam14

I’m not a big fan of only putting asterisk when the computer makes a change. I wish a pop-up option. Would be available to alert to the changes

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A pop-up would be nice.

davidleemay1 · 04-22-2025, 07:57 PM

I deleted all the "ambiance" sounds.

"Here we go now, Here we go now, UH UH UH" at top volume.

niu354 · 04-22-2025, 10:37 PM

There are a bunch of folks who have provided new files in the sound mod forums. Feel free to download their stuff while waiting for OOTP 27…

Hooray Saturday · 04-23-2025, 10:50 AM

my expanded sounds pack

https://mega.nz/folder/7yBWjLoa#wLIo7Hm-J1gbE-upgnuGdQ

04-21-2025, 12:51 PM	#1
silvam14 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dedham, MA Posts: 9,907	Time to update the audio I'm usually the graphics guy who has been helping suggesting and helping improve the game with regards to stadiums and uniforms. i posted this last year, but I think its high time to upgrade the in game audio in a serious way. I know there is a narrator option which was fine years ago as an entry, but its time to at least introduce batter announcements, new pitcher announcements, and play synopses after each play. Would be nice to hear "Now Batting, Second baseman, number 23, Joe Blow" when Joe blow comes up for the first time in the game. Or when a relief pitcher comes into the game, he is announced with a decent voice AI or something that doesnt require a separate sound file for each player. Of course, the in game ambience and music needs an overhaul. I swear the same files from OOTP 5 are being used in 26. Would be nice to bring the in game sound up to date __________________ Senior "Nancy Boy" of the OOTP Boards _______________________________________________

04-21-2025, 01:20 PM	#3
cheo25 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,270	Rather than use walk-up music, I use those slots for real-life PA intros for players (at least those I've been able to find over the years). When there is a rally, I get rally sounds instead of PA intros (and I have my own rally sounds I've curated over the years). But it's better than nothing, and I like having the rally sounds, when pertinent. __________________ College Baseball Uniforms Thread (OOTP 25-26)

04-21-2025, 01:40 PM	#4
mr-cpu-geek Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 160	Time to update the audio I couldn’t agree more. To me, better audio would make for a deeper in-game experience than better graphics. I posted this yesterday in the suggestions forum. https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=362769 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Working on The Middle Earth Baseball League More Info Last edited by mr-cpu-geek; 04-21-2025 at 01:49 PM.

04-21-2025, 10:16 PM	#9
Pelican Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 2,915	Totally agree The cotton candy vendor is lame __________________ Pelican OOTP 2020-? ”Hard to believe, Harry.”

04-21-2025, 11:32 PM	#10
dawg1isclear Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2024 Location: on a blue marble... Posts: 466	ummmm, i'm in too!!! how the game sounds is so big in matters of experience, memories, and overall enjoyment!!! true in ootp and in life! Last edited by dawg1isclear; 04-21-2025 at 11:55 PM.

04-21-2025, 01:09 PM	#2
Battman Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2024 Posts: 164	I would like to be able to use the audio on my IMAC.

04-21-2025, 03:33 PM	#5
tonnage Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Stony Plain, Alberta Posts: 490	I agree! Sound could use a workup for sure. Love your ideas!

04-21-2025, 03:36 PM	#6
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 9,681 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Not audio related, but I've wished forever that when a player gets replaced in the field that the asterisks would appear the same way they do when a new pitcher enters the game. Either that or have the new players on field label flash until the first pitch is thrown.

04-21-2025, 05:38 PM	#7
renojedi Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond, Virginia area Posts: 457	And, since KBO is an officially licensed league, can we get real Korean baseball game audio? Definitely want the crowd songs/chants but having guys speaking in english the whole time really breaks immersion.

04-21-2025, 06:12 PM	#8
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,425	Good suggestions, all of them.

04-22-2025, 10:16 AM	#11
Recte44 Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Oconomowoc, WI Posts: 2,805	No more "lets go...lets go" __________________ Matt Rectenwald Commissioner, GM: Las Vegas Hustlers, The Brewster Baseball Association- fictional league (JOIN NOW)

04-22-2025, 01:22 PM	#12
swoboda All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Guarding The Line Posts: 1,220	Yes ! Would really add to the immersion factor for those of us who play out all of our games. __________________ "...If you want to look ahead to the bottom of the ninth, the Mets will be sending up Buddy Harrelson, Jerry Buchek , and Don Bosch, we'll be right back after this word from Rheingold Beer" The late great Lindsey Nelson

04-22-2025, 01:26 PM	#13
BURNS81 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 187	No way!...........noooo way....... My workaround is just deleting almost the entire audio file and keeping the strike 3 calls. been doing this for almost 20 years now....god im old. Last edited by BURNS81; 04-22-2025 at 01:31 PM.

04-22-2025, 07:57 PM	#18
davidleemay1 Bat Boy Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 10	I deleted all the "ambiance" sounds. "Here we go now, Here we go now, UH UH UH" at top volume.

04-22-2025, 10:37 PM	#19
niu354 Major Leagues Join Date: May 2020 Location: Antioch, IL Posts: 397	There are a bunch of folks who have provided new files in the sound mod forums. Feel free to download their stuff while waiting for OOTP 27… __________________ New Players Framework for learning OOTP Managing your first game Customization Downloaded ballparks Sound effects Menu layouts Saves MLB launches promotion and relegation in 1903 Deciding the worst club in MLB history Curt Flood doesn't challenge the reserve clause The Continental League launches in 1961 Precluding the curse of the bambino Expanding the MLB Postseason to 200 teams The Champions League of baseball

04-23-2025, 10:50 AM	#20
Hooray Saturday Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 251	my expanded sounds pack https://mega.nz/folder/7yBWjLoa#wLIo7Hm-J1gbE-upgnuGdQ