Saying Goodbye: A Personal Message from Markus - Page 11

Pacoheadley · 02-06-2025, 09:13 PM

I'm way late to this, I have a lot I could say, but I'll just say this. I am forever grateful for this series and all you've done for it over the years. And of course many others feel the same. Good luck with everything in your future!

BradK · 02-07-2025, 10:57 AM

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madcowsmind · 02-11-2025, 12:15 PM

I think you should write a book in your retirement. You must have some incredible stories over those 27 years and even before that. Like how this passion and idea came to fruition. You have a tremendous amount of fans who would likely buy your story. Best of luck to you!

OzzieFan · 02-12-2025, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Thank you!

First, I will travel a bit in the coming weeks. But then I will most likely relocate from Germany to the USA, if the USCIS approves my O-1 work visa application. I will share my new job with you once my visa is secured.

If the application is denied, which is a possibility, then I will probably do nothing for a while, travel the world, and make plans for a new startup company.

I certainly hope you were successful with this opportunity. We here in the States would be lucky to have you.

oman19 · 03-16-2025, 09:55 PM

Markus,

I was wondering where you were hiding for this release and then I did some digging and came across this thread, I just wanted to take an opportunity to thank you for this game. I started playing OOTP X and was around until OOTP 14 then I had to take a break from gaming because of becoming a new father. Now that the kids are getting older I am picking back up the hobby again and of course OOTP is the first thing I came back to just as it was the last thing I played before taking a hiatus from gaming.

OOTP was there with me through at the hospital as I welcomed my son into the world, He was reluctant in coming and took 2 days after his mom was induced to finally decide to come, During those two days in the hospital whenever my wife would doze off I would fire up a game and lose myself in my ootp universe to help calm my nerves.

Making my triumphant return to OOTP for v26 I was weirded out not seeing you around the forums as release day approached. I remember one of the release days I was on the fence about pre ordering because of some bug and we messaged back and forth on the forums a bit and I made a joke about my last name not being in the names database and it being a pain to always manually add it in. You said since I pre ordered you would put it in there for the early release. I totally thought you were joking but sure enough I open up the names file and there it was. �� It was something so small but it really showed me what kind of company you were running and the type of person you are.

I wish you nothing but happiness in your future endeavors (secretly hoping it is an American football version of ootp) no matter what they may be. If you ever make it to the Detroit area I definitely owe you a beer or two for all the hours of enjoyment this game has brought me. Cheers!

WhiskyTango · 03-26-2025, 07:14 PM

The great thing about software is you just sit down and start writing. Pretty impressive what you were able to achieve using some pretty basic tools. Must be an encouragement for others who have ideas they want to develop. Just sit down and start writing it.

ZapMast · 04-05-2025, 06:25 PM

Thank you for allowing my Baseball Sim Vision come true! ⚾

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BradK Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 37 Infractions: 0/1 (2)	a Last edited by BradK; 02-09-2025 at 10:06 AM.

03-16-2025, 09:55 PM	#205
oman19 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Area Posts: 1,337	Markus, I was wondering where you were hiding for this release and then I did some digging and came across this thread, I just wanted to take an opportunity to thank you for this game. I started playing OOTP X and was around until OOTP 14 then I had to take a break from gaming because of becoming a new father. Now that the kids are getting older I am picking back up the hobby again and of course OOTP is the first thing I came back to just as it was the last thing I played before taking a hiatus from gaming. OOTP was there with me through at the hospital as I welcomed my son into the world, He was reluctant in coming and took 2 days after his mom was induced to finally decide to come, During those two days in the hospital whenever my wife would doze off I would fire up a game and lose myself in my ootp universe to help calm my nerves. Making my triumphant return to OOTP for v26 I was weirded out not seeing you around the forums as release day approached. I remember one of the release days I was on the fence about pre ordering because of some bug and we messaged back and forth on the forums a bit and I made a joke about my last name not being in the names database and it being a pain to always manually add it in. You said since I pre ordered you would put it in there for the early release. I totally thought you were joking but sure enough I open up the names file and there it was. �� It was something so small but it really showed me what kind of company you were running and the type of person you are. I wish you nothing but happiness in your future endeavors (secretly hoping it is an American football version of ootp) no matter what they may be. If you ever make it to the Detroit area I definitely owe you a beer or two for all the hours of enjoyment this game has brought me. Cheers! __________________ GENERATION 10: The first time you see this, copy it into your sig on any forum and add 1 to the generation. Social experiment. My OOTP wishlist: http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...-wishlist.html

04-05-2025, 06:25 PM	#207
ZapMast Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 436	Thank You! Thank you for allowing my Baseball Sim Vision come true! ⚾

02-06-2025, 09:13 PM	#201
Pacoheadley All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kincheloe, MI Posts: 519	I'm way late to this, I have a lot I could say, but I'll just say this. I am forever grateful for this series and all you've done for it over the years. And of course many others feel the same. Good luck with everything in your future!

02-11-2025, 12:15 PM	#203
madcowsmind Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Cordova, IL Posts: 37	I think you should write a book in your retirement. You must have some incredible stories over those 27 years and even before that. Like how this passion and idea came to fruition. You have a tremendous amount of fans who would likely buy your story. Best of luck to you!

03-26-2025, 07:14 PM	#206
WhiskyTango Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2025 Posts: 77	The great thing about software is you just sit down and start writing. Pretty impressive what you were able to achieve using some pretty basic tools. Must be an encouragement for others who have ideas they want to develop. Just sit down and start writing it.