OOTP 23 announcement podcast!

Rich Grisham · 03-22-2022, 09:18 AM

Hi! Want to hear an in-depth discussion of the first new feature we've announced in OOTP 23?

Check out the latest episode of OOTP Now at https://ootpnow.libsyn.com/website/announcing-ootp-23

Enjoy!

SouthernStar71 · 03-22-2022, 01:56 PM

Listening to it now.

offerman7 · 03-22-2022, 02:34 PM

New top feature is a tutorial? Checks calendar, nope, not April 1st.

Rain King · 03-22-2022, 02:41 PM

I don't think the phrase "top feature" was ever used. It is the feature that they have released to this point. The road to release will provide more details as they go.

I think tutorials are a great feature, but could maybe agree with criticism that it is an odd choice as the lone initial feature announced.

I will say, though, that the release date announcement has been more of a tease (feature-wise) over the last few cycles. They will get splashier on the date they release the trailer and then the meat & bones will come in the week or two after that if they stay with that format.

Fullarmor · 03-22-2022, 02:42 PM

I don't want to be that guy, but I find the podcast announcement a bit underwhelming...

MathBandit · 03-22-2022, 02:59 PM

I very much doubt that if tutorials was the splashy/sexy big new feature, it would be announced here in a podcast rather than on either the YT or Twitch streams which might get 100x the views.

whaleheader · 03-22-2022, 03:49 PM

Since converting my league to OOTP four years ago, I've spent countless hours learning the game. Some of my league members struggle to this day with stuff like Views and Filters. If this is done well it will be appreciated.

Now OOTP just needs to make some tweaks so other dynasty leagues coming over from other games (Dynasty, DMB, Strat) can automatically update at the end of each season. Some game players desire a continuous connection to real baseball, real players. It's an untapped market for OOTP.

Rich Grisham · 03-22-2022, 04:51 PM

I can happily confirm that the new Tutorial feature is neither the 'lone' nor the 'big' new feature in OOTP 23. It is simply the first that we chose to highlight during our Road To Release.

And, as we talked about in the podcast, it is a feature that people have been asking for regularly for at least a decade. So we're pretty jazzed about our new system.

You guys don't really think we won't pack in a bunch of new features and improvements?

What the heck would we put in our trailer?

What the heck would Scott Braun and Markus talk about for a 45 minute reveal show?

There's plenty more, and we'll talk about all of it between now and release.

Have faith in us! We do have a bit of a track record after all.

Miamikb2001 · 03-22-2022, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Grisham

I can happily confirm that the new Tutorial feature is neither the 'lone' nor the 'big' new feature in OOTP 23. It is simply the first that we chose to highlight during our Road To Release.

And, as we talked about in the podcast, it is a feature that people have been asking for regularly for at least a decade. So we're pretty jazzed about our new system.

You guys don't really think we won't pack in a bunch of new features and improvements?

What the heck would we put in our trailer?

What the heck would Scott Braun and Markus talk about for a 45 minute reveal show?

There's plenty more, and we'll talk about all of it between now and release.

Have faith in us! We do have a bit of a track record after all.

I never had a doubt looking forward to the reveal

You guys kill it every year and I’m thankful Ootp is my favorite game ever.I’m an old micro league baseball guy from way back

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Rosco Peabody · 03-23-2022, 06:06 AM

Markus has the best track record in the video game business. I have faith!

UltimateAverageGuy · 03-23-2022, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Grisham

I can happily confirm that the new Tutorial feature is neither the 'lone' nor the 'big' new feature in OOTP 23. It is simply the first that we chose to highlight during our Road To Release.

And, as we talked about in the podcast, it is a feature that people have been asking for regularly for at least a decade. So we're pretty jazzed about our new system.

You guys don't really think we won't pack in a bunch of new features and improvements?

What the heck would we put in our trailer?

What the heck would Scott Braun and Markus talk about for a 45 minute reveal show?

There's plenty more, and we'll talk about all of it between now and release.

Have faith in us! We do have a bit of a track record after all.

People just love to complain any chance they get.

lschaef · 03-23-2022, 09:11 AM

I've used every version since OOTP3 and agree that Markus and his team have a grest track record and I'm sure this year's version will be great.

However, I don't have time to listen to podcasts to find out all the changes and new features. I'd rather see a list of all the new features like most years. Then if I see a feature that catches my eye I may tune in to hear more about it.

HomerD · 03-23-2022, 10:34 AM

I spent 41 minutes listening to a verbal description of the tutorials with no video attached?

BirdWatcher · 03-23-2022, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HomerD

I spent 41 minutes listening to a verbal description of the tutorials with no video attached?

Well, it is a podcast after all. Podcasts are, by definition, audio files shared via the internet.

I'm sure there will be video showing this and other new features before long.

HomerD · 03-23-2022, 03:55 PM

What wanted to say was that they should have made this podcast about 5 minutes long.

Rain King · 03-23-2022, 04:16 PM

I completely disagree. Was cool to hear conversations between people who work on the game.

RubeBaker · 03-25-2022, 06:52 PM

Rich, it's great to see (or should I say hear?) the podcast again. Pay no mind to the naysayers. I have no doubt that OOTP23 is going to crush it and we're all going to be very happy. Opening Day can't come soon enough and OOTP Opening Day can't come soon enough, but both will be worth the wait, I'm sure.

AirmenSmith · 03-28-2022, 03:52 PM

In Markus we trust and that isn't debatable. I think the skepticism is do to Com2uS being the actual owner of the game. Faith in them is the biggest problem.

stevem810 · 03-28-2022, 11:27 PM

For those that enjoy the podcast running 41 minutes plus, excellent, keep it and enjoy.

For the rest of us just give us bullet points on what is new and expand when needed.

MathBandit · 03-29-2022, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by stevem810

For those that enjoy the podcast running 41 minutes plus, excellent, keep it and enjoy.

For the rest of us just give us bullet points on what is new and expand when needed.

In-Game Tutorials are added

03-22-2022, 09:18 AM	#1
Rich Grisham Biz Dev Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 435	OOTP 23 announcement podcast! Hi! Want to hear an in-depth discussion of the first new feature we've announced in OOTP 23? Check out the latest episode of OOTP Now at https://ootpnow.libsyn.com/website/announcing-ootp-23 Enjoy! __________________

03-22-2022, 01:56 PM	#2
SouthernStar71 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 84	Listening to it now. __________________

03-22-2022, 04:51 PM	#8
Rich Grisham Biz Dev Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 435	I can happily confirm that the new Tutorial feature is neither the 'lone' nor the 'big' new feature in OOTP 23. It is simply the first that we chose to highlight during our Road To Release. And, as we talked about in the podcast, it is a feature that people have been asking for regularly for at least a decade. So we're pretty jazzed about our new system. You guys don't really think we won't pack in a bunch of new features and improvements? What the heck would we put in our trailer? What the heck would Scott Braun and Markus talk about for a 45 minute reveal show? There's plenty more, and we'll talk about all of it between now and release. Have faith in us! We do have a bit of a track record after all. __________________ Last edited by Rich Grisham; 03-22-2022 at 04:53 PM.

03-23-2022, 06:06 AM	#10
Rosco Peabody All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South of Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 1,092	Markus has the best track record in the video game business. I have faith! __________________ . Been playing since OOTP '08 Avatar is a picture of me drawn by one of my students a few years ago (My real name is not Rosco, nor do I live anywhere near Peabody)

03-23-2022, 10:34 AM	#13
HomerD Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2021 Posts: 125	Good grief I spent 41 minutes listening to a verbal description of the tutorials with no video attached?

03-22-2022, 02:34 PM	#3
offerman7 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 62	New top feature is a tutorial? Checks calendar, nope, not April 1st.

03-22-2022, 02:41 PM	#4
Rain King Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,102 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	I don't think the phrase "top feature" was ever used. It is the feature that they have released to this point. The road to release will provide more details as they go. I think tutorials are a great feature, but could maybe agree with criticism that it is an odd choice as the lone initial feature announced. I will say, though, that the release date announcement has been more of a tease (feature-wise) over the last few cycles. They will get splashier on the date they release the trailer and then the meat & bones will come in the week or two after that if they stay with that format.

03-22-2022, 02:42 PM	#5
Fullarmor Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Belgium Posts: 53	I don't want to be that guy, but I find the podcast announcement a bit underwhelming...

03-22-2022, 02:59 PM	#6
MathBandit All Star Starter Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 1,445	I very much doubt that if tutorials was the splashy/sexy big new feature, it would be announced here in a podcast rather than on either the YT or Twitch streams which might get 100x the views.

03-22-2022, 03:49 PM	#7
whaleheader Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 294	Since converting my league to OOTP four years ago, I've spent countless hours learning the game. Some of my league members struggle to this day with stuff like Views and Filters. If this is done well it will be appreciated. Now OOTP just needs to make some tweaks so other dynasty leagues coming over from other games (Dynasty, DMB, Strat) can automatically update at the end of each season. Some game players desire a continuous connection to real baseball, real players. It's an untapped market for OOTP.

03-23-2022, 09:11 AM	#12
lschaef Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 242	I've used every version since OOTP3 and agree that Markus and his team have a grest track record and I'm sure this year's version will be great. However, I don't have time to listen to podcasts to find out all the changes and new features. I'd rather see a list of all the new features like most years. Then if I see a feature that catches my eye I may tune in to hear more about it.

03-23-2022, 03:55 PM	#15
HomerD Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2021 Posts: 125	Gee, I knew that What wanted to say was that they should have made this podcast about 5 minutes long.

03-23-2022, 04:16 PM	#16
Rain King Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,102 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	I completely disagree. Was cool to hear conversations between people who work on the game.

03-25-2022, 06:52 PM	#17
RubeBaker All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 642	Rich, it's great to see (or should I say hear?) the podcast again. Pay no mind to the naysayers. I have no doubt that OOTP23 is going to crush it and we're all going to be very happy. Opening Day can't come soon enough and OOTP Opening Day can't come soon enough, but both will be worth the wait, I'm sure.

03-28-2022, 03:52 PM	#18
AirmenSmith Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 2,094	In Markus we trust and that isn't debatable. I think the skepticism is do to Com2uS being the actual owner of the game. Faith in them is the biggest problem. __________________ Come join me on my Twitch Channel for gaming at its excellence Twitch Link

03-28-2022, 11:27 PM	#19
stevem810 All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sarasota Posts: 1,939	For those that enjoy the podcast running 41 minutes plus, excellent, keep it and enjoy. For the rest of us just give us bullet points on what is new and expand when needed. __________________ Julien Henri Version 21 https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...22#post4626122 Michigan Town Ball https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...28#post4630528