Official OOTP 22 initial impressions thread! - Page 12

bdcrow · 03-26-2021, 10:18 AM

Very fast download. Easy install. The updated dashboard is really nice and it's functionality is much much faster. Can't wait to dive in and see more!

robedits · 03-26-2021, 10:19 AM

Yes, thanks Matt. I saw the reply from LUkas, as well (I posted this in a few of the sub-forums here. Good to know. Hope you guys can get this addressed if and when possible. AS for the graphics w/ OOTP 22, the upgrades are GREAT (seriously). Player modeling, the new stadiums, animations, camera-cutting during gameplay etc (except for lack of audience animation): really great job, OOTP22 teams.

beautifulboiii · 03-26-2021, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jg2977

I changed it to unlimited and it's still choppy, so I'm not sure what the issue is. I have a 27" iMac from 2019. OOTP21 was fine on it.

I have a Macbook Pro 2018 and the 3D is very choppy as well. Any way to revert the look to 3D from last year? I tried Classic 3D and it was still choppy.

Matt Arnold · 03-26-2021, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by beautifulboiii

I have a Macbook Pro 2018 and the 3D is very choppy as well. Any way to revert the look to 3D from last year? I tried Classic 3D and it was still choppy.

https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=325736

MAC stuttering/choppy gameplay
We are currently investigating and looking into MAC users who have reported choppy/stuttering gameplay and performance with the BETA. We have been made aware that for some users with older MAC OS systems updating their OS to at least 11.0 (Big Sur) seemed to be a fix for their issues. If you have the ability and need to update your MAC OS up to 11 we highly recommend attempting that first. If you are someone who has been seeing this kind of behaviour with your beta version of OOTP 22 and updating your MAC does not resolve that issue please submit a ticket to our support systems so we can get your issues looked into and get that issue patched with the game. You can submit a ticket to our support systems here https://support.ootpdevelopments.com/portal/newticket or you can email us at Support@ootpdevelopments.com

GDawg · 03-26-2021, 10:55 AM

Great improvement in animations/player models/stadiums. It seems the player labels are not alligned like last year though, they are placed too high in modern 3D/classic 3D.

Javaslinger · 03-26-2021, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by joejccva71

You saying Betances being "washed up and overrated" does not mean the numbers in game say so. Maybe your scout think he's decent, maybe their scout thinks he's decent.

Also trade difficulty means quite a bit in this game. Pump up the trade difficulty to very hard.

I would prefer to be able to play on normal trade difficulty and still get realistic trade options. That would be an improvement form OOTP 21. Having to play on hard to get anything resembling realistic trades is not much of an improvement in this area.

OOTPoutlaw · 03-26-2021, 11:43 AM

Don't know if this has been posted before but I thought the 3d ballpark model rendering looked a bit odd in a ballpark I created in the editor. My left field wall disappeared into the stands and the CF brick structure protrudes into the field?

Also difficult to fix since opening the construction kit gives you a blank template every time instead of the saved ballpark.

I wish I could share an attachment to better explain but my left field foul pole is literally inside the stands.

robedits · 03-26-2021, 12:17 PM

The one thing (and thus far the ONLY thing) I've been disappointed with so far (I purchase the Steam version of OOTP22 as I do each year): the fact that OOTP22's grfx team couldn't adapt the (new to OOTP21) crowd animations to be usable in the new 30 ballparks (since a new grfx engine was used, apparently). The DEVs responded to my query about my crowds being low-rez and static despite my having all crowd ('Audience") settings set to max details. They responded that they hopefully will be able to work on this in future updates, which I hope is the case.
The really gorgeous new stadiums (in OOTP 22) and player modelings are done ,IMHO, a slight disservice by NOT being able to have the bare minimum crowd animations we've been used to since OOTP21. So: I hope it gets worked out.
Everything else I've seen is a nice improvement and I can't wait for Adion or Sylvam to upload their historical stadia in the OOTP22 Steam workshop (as they do every year),so I can start my historical replays with OOTP22!

Highbury · 03-26-2021, 02:16 PM

Downloaded this morning and playing out a historical for now.

Orioles1966 · 03-26-2021, 02:17 PM

Does Set Position mean that the player will only play one position?

I used set position for Ken Harrelson as --DH-- and the following game he was playing CF.

Peregrine · 03-26-2021, 02:25 PM

Really liking what I've seen so far. I do have a question - after I imported my 2021 game I'm noticing a lot fewer season stats shown on the player screen, but I can't see why this would be as the screen is essentially the same as before. I made these screenshots with same resolution, etc. Is this something on my end or was the change made for some reason?

As seen below, same player comparison goes from seeing 6+ current season stat plus HS/COL in 21, to just 4+current in 22. Seems there is plenty of screen space for us to get the same amount of seasons as before?

KBLover · 03-26-2021, 03:54 PM

Playing on Windows 7 (64-bit) - working like 21 did, which is smooth and stable.

Game seems snappier all around. Faster processing of saving/loading, running sims, etc.

LOVE the 3D mode this year. It was solid in 21 and it's made serious improvements this year. The only thing I don't like, and I didn't like it in the past, is that the umpires don't call "Out!" like they do "Safe!" Had an instance were a player tried to stretch a double into a triple and the ump didn't say anything. Didn't know he was actually out until the play-by-play said "double for..." and he was gone when the next batter came up. Why not have the ump say "Out!", especially on a bang-bang play like this was?

I'm liking the new coaches system and thank goodness the ratings are visible! Thank you! Nice job making all the columns fit also. Threw all the ratings on there and was like "this probably won't fit"...it fit nicely!

Glad I pre-ordered and going to be playing this a ton and carrying over my main franchise to it's 4th version with pleasure.

Ratbelly · 03-26-2021, 04:15 PM

Love it so far everything looks crisp, the new stadiums are amazing. Like the coaches addition so far.

Great work OOTP team.

gentlemanofleisure · 03-26-2021, 05:44 PM

anyone know where you can download the uniforms from the 30's and 40s??

Shoeless' Socks · 03-26-2021, 06:37 PM

I am going to revise my original impressions. This game is a mess. Games creating over the top of other games, not much new other than graphics that many people will never even use.

A big mess. And thanks for forgetting that people that own Macs play this game.

jg2977 · 03-26-2021, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoeless' Socks

I am going to revise my original impressions. This game is a mess. Games creating over the top of other games, not much new other than graphics that many people will never even use.

A big mess. And thanks for forgetting that people that own Macs play this game.

I have a Mac and I absolutely love this game.

jg2977 · 03-26-2021, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beautifulboiii

I have a Macbook Pro 2018 and the 3D is very choppy as well. Any way to revert the look to 3D from last year? I tried Classic 3D and it was still choppy.

My issue was fixed when I upgraded to Mac OS 11 (Big Sur).

Shoeless' Socks · 03-26-2021, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jg2977

My issue was fixed when I upgraded to Mac OS 11 (Big Sur).

I am apparently not able to upgrade to that. My Imac, which is admittedly somewhat old, ran 21 just fine. But all of a sudden I have to update my entire operating system to play a text/spreadsheet baseball game?

tward13 · 03-26-2021, 07:51 PM

Calling it a text/spreadsheet game is an insult to the developers.

It's advanced beyond that. Maybe you haven't.

Vegas Vic · 03-26-2021, 10:28 PM

My first impressions are very positive. I play with all of the leagues enabled, so the upgrade to a 64-bit platform alone is worth it to me. So far in my testing, the game is running extremely fast, and I haven't yet experienced the dreaded "out of memory" crashes from the old 32-bit platform.

03-26-2021, 11:43 AM	#227
OOTPoutlaw Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 3	Don't know if this has been posted before but I thought the 3d ballpark model rendering looked a bit odd in a ballpark I created in the editor. My left field wall disappeared into the stands and the CF brick structure protrudes into the field? Also difficult to fix since opening the construction kit gives you a blank template every time instead of the saved ballpark. I wish I could share an attachment to better explain but my left field foul pole is literally inside the stands. Last edited by OOTPoutlaw; 03-26-2021 at 11:47 AM.

03-26-2021, 02:25 PM	#231
Peregrine All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cary, North Carolina Posts: 635	Really liking what I've seen so far. I do have a question - after I imported my 2021 game I'm noticing a lot fewer season stats shown on the player screen, but I can't see why this would be as the screen is essentially the same as before. I made these screenshots with same resolution, etc. Is this something on my end or was the change made for some reason? As seen below, same player comparison goes from seeing 6+ current season stat plus HS/COL in 21, to just 4+current in 22. Seems there is plenty of screen space for us to get the same amount of seasons as before? Attached Images __________________ The only thing I know about [baseball] strategy is that everything the manager does is crap. Unless it works, in which case he's a button pusher. --Moe Szyslak, the Simpsons

03-26-2021, 04:15 PM	#233
Ratbelly Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 131 Blog Entries: 1	Love it so far everything looks crisp, the new stadiums are amazing. Like the coaches addition so far. Great work OOTP team. __________________

03-26-2021, 10:28 PM	#240
Vegas Vic Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 166	My first impressions are very positive. I play with all of the leagues enabled, so the upgrade to a 64-bit platform alone is worth it to me. So far in my testing, the game is running extremely fast, and I haven't yet experienced the dreaded "out of memory" crashes from the old 32-bit platform. __________________ "We’ll pop the top on a cold beverage and get back to work tomorrow.” - Satonori Tanioka, Rookie of the Year, 10 times League MVP, 15 Silver Slugger Awards, 17 times All Star selection.

03-26-2021, 10:18 AM	#221
bdcrow Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2021 Posts: 1	Very fast download. Easy install. The updated dashboard is really nice and it's functionality is much much faster. Can't wait to dive in and see more!

03-26-2021, 10:19 AM	#222
robedits Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 255	Yes, thanks Matt. I saw the reply from LUkas, as well (I posted this in a few of the sub-forums here. Good to know. Hope you guys can get this addressed if and when possible. AS for the graphics w/ OOTP 22, the upgrades are GREAT (seriously). Player modeling, the new stadiums, animations, camera-cutting during gameplay etc (except for lack of audience animation): really great job, OOTP22 teams.

03-26-2021, 10:55 AM	#225
GDawg Minors (Double A) Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 106	Great improvement in animations/player models/stadiums. It seems the player labels are not alligned like last year though, they are placed too high in modern 3D/classic 3D.

03-26-2021, 12:17 PM	#228
robedits Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 255	The one thing (and thus far the ONLY thing) I've been disappointed with so far (I purchase the Steam version of OOTP22 as I do each year): the fact that OOTP22's grfx team couldn't adapt the (new to OOTP21) crowd animations to be usable in the new 30 ballparks (since a new grfx engine was used, apparently). The DEVs responded to my query about my crowds being low-rez and static despite my having all crowd ('Audience") settings set to max details. They responded that they hopefully will be able to work on this in future updates, which I hope is the case. The really gorgeous new stadiums (in OOTP 22) and player modelings are done ,IMHO, a slight disservice by NOT being able to have the bare minimum crowd animations we've been used to since OOTP21. So: I hope it gets worked out. Everything else I've seen is a nice improvement and I can't wait for Adion or Sylvam to upload their historical stadia in the OOTP22 Steam workshop (as they do every year),so I can start my historical replays with OOTP22!

03-26-2021, 02:16 PM	#229
Highbury Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 10	Downloaded this morning and playing out a historical for now.

03-26-2021, 02:17 PM	#230
Orioles1966 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,869	Does Set Position mean that the player will only play one position? I used set position for Ken Harrelson as --DH-- and the following game he was playing CF.

03-26-2021, 03:54 PM	#232
KBLover All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 580	Playing on Windows 7 (64-bit) - working like 21 did, which is smooth and stable. Game seems snappier all around. Faster processing of saving/loading, running sims, etc. LOVE the 3D mode this year. It was solid in 21 and it's made serious improvements this year. The only thing I don't like, and I didn't like it in the past, is that the umpires don't call "Out!" like they do "Safe!" Had an instance were a player tried to stretch a double into a triple and the ump didn't say anything. Didn't know he was actually out until the play-by-play said "double for..." and he was gone when the next batter came up. Why not have the ump say "Out!", especially on a bang-bang play like this was? I'm liking the new coaches system and thank goodness the ratings are visible! Thank you! Nice job making all the columns fit also. Threw all the ratings on there and was like "this probably won't fit"...it fit nicely! Glad I pre-ordered and going to be playing this a ton and carrying over my main franchise to it's 4th version with pleasure.

03-26-2021, 05:44 PM	#234
gentlemanofleisure Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 197	anyone know where you can download the uniforms from the 30's and 40s??

03-26-2021, 06:37 PM	#235
Shoeless' Socks Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 162	I am going to revise my original impressions. This game is a mess. Games creating over the top of other games, not much new other than graphics that many people will never even use. A big mess. And thanks for forgetting that people that own Macs play this game.

03-26-2021, 07:51 PM	#239
tward13 All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,964	Calling it a text/spreadsheet game is an insult to the developers. It's advanced beyond that. Maybe you haven't.