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BirdWatcher · 01-31-2019, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

I'm guessing it's a OOTP stadium creator tool.

With an espresso bar? (Hmm, I already had my morning espresso, not sure why I'm so fixated on this.)

Aceshigh24 · 01-31-2019, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

There are many "small" things that we can still do, mainly improvements to already existing features, but in a nutshell you are correct. However, there is one single feature that is still on our to-do list for a future version (OOTP 21 or 22) which will be huge, but it is a massive undertaking and requires us to hire more talent... fortunately, because of the success of Perfect Team, we will be able to do just that

Ok so this comment reminds me of something like a ballpark editor where you can control the concession stands and souvenir shops, etc....

This makes me think MVP baseball from back in the day with the ball park editor.

I see you Markus

texasmame · 01-31-2019, 02:07 PM

I'll guess the "HUGE" is a schedule creator - not one based on pre-set schedules but one you can work with on the fly.

koohead · 01-31-2019, 02:42 PM

Sausage/President/Giant-Head-Legends race generator!

Statsman1 · 01-31-2019, 07:57 PM

I am in.

I hope the "20th Anniversary Edition of OOTP" comes with a coupon for quality German beer, or something equally suitable for such an occasion!!

Markus Heinsohn · 02-01-2019, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

I'm guessing it's a OOTP stadium creator tool.

Yup, a "Build your own 3D Ballpark" feature... this is extremely hard to do, because it needs to be easy to use and have a lot of possibilities at the same time. And anything 3D is a massive PITA to develop, trust me.

But, it'll be worth it. And this is something that both the core game and PT will benefit from, so everybody wins.

Bluenoser · 02-01-2019, 06:45 AM

Well, happy for those who have been asking for this sort of thing.

Was really hoping for something big like a complete makeover of the history section ala BBRef. Something where the user can query pretty much anything they wish to.

Maybe 22/23 will see that.

Mr. Marlin · 02-01-2019, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Yup, a "Build your own 3D Ballpark" feature... this is extremely hard to do, because it needs to be easy to use and have a lot of possibilities at the same time. And anything 3D is a massive PITA to develop, trust me.

But, it'll be worth it. And this is something that both the core game and PT will benefit from, so everybody wins.

YESSSSS!!!!!!!

This has been my biggest want since... well forever! I can't wait to see what you guys do with it. When that happens it will be huge!

PSUColonel · 02-01-2019, 11:29 AM

My question is this: It will be nice to have a build your own ballpark feature...but for me, it needs to be tied to financials as well...not just eye candy.

BIG17EASY · 02-01-2019, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PSUColonel

My question is this: It will be nice to have a build your own ballpark feature...but for me, it needs to be tied to financials as well...not just eye candy.

I think you're right, if it's a team adding a new ballpark as seasons pass. But there also needs to be a way for people to create fictional ballparks they can use from the start without being tied to any financial component.

David Watts · 02-01-2019, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by PSUColonel

My question is this: It will be nice to have a build your own ballpark feature...but for me, it needs to be tied to financials as well...not just eye candy.

Along this same path, I wonder if the AI will be able to create ball parks? I play as a spectator and it would be cool to watch new stadiums come into play over time. Also, I really hope this will be a feature us 2D players can use as well.

drksd4848 · 02-01-2019, 12:15 PM

OK, so here is my question of the day:

Will it ever get to the point where the stand alone program gets so huge, it will have to be broken up into separate apps all bundled together? Like, the stadium builder will be a separate app, Perfect team would have to be a separate app, Historical play would be a separate app... etc...

texasmame · 02-01-2019, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Yup, a "Build your own 3D Ballpark" feature... this is extremely hard to do, because it needs to be easy to use and have a lot of possibilities at the same time. And anything 3D is a massive PITA to develop, trust me.

But, it'll be worth it. And this is something that both the core game and PT will benefit from, so everybody wins.

*meh*

Rather have a decent scheduler.

Rain King · 02-01-2019, 12:41 PM

I would imagine anything with the scheduler would be considered improving a current feature. He was speaking to big new features that should be coming sometime down the road.

texasmame · 02-01-2019, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain King

I would imagine anything with the scheduler would be considered improving a current feature. He was speaking to big new features that should be coming sometime down the road.

Well, there isn't currently a scheduler; there are templates with schedules that the program uses to determine which one fits "best" give your number of teams, divisions, etc.

I'm looking for a scheduler where YOU can design the schedule to your liking.

Cryomaniac · 02-01-2019, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluenoser

Was really hoping for something big like a complete makeover of the history section ala BBRef. Something where the user can query pretty much anything they wish to

That would be really cool. Probably a right arse to implement depending on how the database works, however. Unless, of course, you want to re-write the whole database engine, which would be even more of an arse.

r0nster · 02-01-2019, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by David Watts

Along this same path, I wonder if the AI will be able to create ball parks? I play as a spectator and it would be cool to watch new stadiums come into play over time. Also, I really hope this will be a feature us 2D players can use as well.

i think there were several of us years ago that put in a suggestion to do things like build new stadium or move out of town game as played out in real life seemingly every 20 to 30 years now. Plus the govt nonsense that goes with it. Plus consessions and parking lot take either to own all of it or simply lease it out for both. It was said the idea was liked but would be saved for later versions and with what I have seen from years ago to today I don't become a nucience asking for it as their background on the game of which obviously includes eye candy has been a remarkable work in progress and would take up tons of time. I forget many features we once had but eventually went away

dave1927p · 02-01-2019, 09:58 PM

Every year i hope for Inside the Park Baseball feature builtin OOTP...maybe I'm in the minority but I will continue to hope each season

dave1927p · 02-01-2019, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by drksd4848

OK, so here is my question of the day:

Will it ever get to the point where the stand alone program gets so huge, it will have to be broken up into separate apps all bundled together? Like, the stadium builder will be a separate app, Perfect team would have to be a separate app, Historical play would be a separate app... etc...

PC's keep getting faster and faster so I hope that this will never happen. It's an asset that it comes as one package.

Sweed · 02-02-2019, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by texasmame

*meh*

Rather have a decent scheduler.

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Originally Posted by texasmame

Well, there isn't currently a scheduler; there are templates with schedules that the program uses to determine which one fits "best" give your number of teams, divisions, etc.

I'm looking for a scheduler where YOU can design the schedule to your liking.

Unless something has changed I don't think MLB even has a schedule application? My understanding is the schedule is built by humans. If that's true I'd think they'd pay Markus a nice sum if he could come up with something that worked.

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texasmame All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Planet Texas Posts: 1,631	I'll guess the "HUGE" is a schedule creator - not one based on pre-set schedules but one you can work with on the fly. __________________ Managing and rebuilding the 100-loss BURBANK BLACK BARONS. 1st Place (40-18) as of June 1st. 10 game lead in the AL Central.

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dave1927p FHM Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brantford, ON Posts: 2,896	Every year i hope for Inside the Park Baseball feature builtin OOTP...maybe I'm in the minority but I will continue to hope each season __________________ IN 1964 THE LEAFS WON THE STANLEY CUP :: IT'S ALSO THE YEAR THE CANADIAN FLAG WAS DESIGNED...coincidence?

02-01-2019, 06:45 AM	#107
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 14,076	Well, happy for those who have been asking for this sort of thing. Was really hoping for something big like a complete makeover of the history section ala BBRef. Something where the user can query pretty much anything they wish to. Maybe 22/23 will see that.

02-01-2019, 11:29 AM	#109
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,089 Blog Entries: 37	My question is this: It will be nice to have a build your own ballpark feature...but for me, it needs to be tied to financials as well...not just eye candy.

02-01-2019, 12:15 PM	#112
drksd4848 All Star Starter Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,878 Blog Entries: 1	OK, so here is my question of the day: Will it ever get to the point where the stand alone program gets so huge, it will have to be broken up into separate apps all bundled together? Like, the stadium builder will be a separate app, Perfect team would have to be a separate app, Historical play would be a separate app... etc...

02-01-2019, 12:41 PM	#114
Rain King Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,952	I would imagine anything with the scheduler would be considered improving a current feature. He was speaking to big new features that should be coming sometime down the road.