Steam users, please review OOTP 24!

Markus Heinsohn · 03-25-2023, 11:38 AM

Dear Steam users,

in times where algorithms decide what we see and (often) what we buy, small companies like OOTP highly depend on user reviews and average ratings. So, if you are enjoying the game, please visit the OOTP 24 Steam Store Page and write a quick review for the game. We would really appreciate it!

And if you are having technical issues, please don't write a negative review (which only hurts the company) but rather contact our technical support, we will figure out the issue and help you. Plus, we always improve the game via plenty of patches down the line.

Thank you very much for your support!
Markus & the entire OOTP Team

topyy · 03-27-2023, 01:20 PM

OOTP 13 retired too fast, it is not common. No chance to get a copy.

Announcement should be earlier.

Markus Heinsohn · 03-31-2023, 11:36 AM

Little bump!

Come on friends, we need all the help we can get here!

DDover · 03-31-2023, 12:10 PM

Thanks for another great release Markus and team

Sweed · 03-31-2023, 03:49 PM

Posted mine yesterday.

mytreds · 03-31-2023, 10:39 PM

And what about honest valid criticisms of the current version? Are those wanted as well? Or do you just want views that conform to yours?

progen · 04-01-2023, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mytreds

And what about honest valid criticisms of the current version? Are those wanted as well? Or do you just want views that conform to yours?

I've been purchasing since OOTP4, and still play OOTP23 off and on. Like last year, won't buy the latest version till later this year.

And while I don't buy on Steam, I have it listed in my "favorites" just to see the feedback, and this is the first version that I can remember getting "mixed" as far as feedback results. In the past it's been either "Overwhelmingly positive" or "Very positive."

Scipio Africanus · 04-01-2023, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by progen

And while I don't buy on Steam, I have it listed in my "favorites" just to see the feedback, and this is the first version that I can remember getting "mixed" as far as feedback results. In the past it's been either "Overwhelmingly positive" or "Very positive."

Lots of negative reviews for the international leagues being removed and the new tier(?) of Perfect Team (I don't play or follow PT so I'm not sure what that's about). I don't use international leagues either but I can at least comprehend why people would be angry about it.

BaseballNewsNow · 04-01-2023, 10:51 PM

Posted mine. Any little bit counts. All of the hate that OOTP 24 has been getting is crazy because in my opinion, it's by far the best OOTP ever. I will keep hoping that international leagues make their return, at least in the form of mods. One can always dream. And I see that the rating on the store page has been updated to "Mostly Positive", so that's a step in the right direction.

Mariner and Giants Fan · 04-03-2023, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by topyy

OOTP 13 retired too fast, it is not common. No chance to get a copy.

Announcement should be earlier.

do you mean 23 not 13?

PSUColonel · 04-03-2023, 08:31 AM

I just wrote a review.

RonCey10 · 04-04-2023, 10:15 AM

How do we contact technical support? I bought the game via Steam and I am having issues during game play.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Dear Steam users,

in times where algorithms decide what we see and (often) what we buy, small companies like OOTP highly depend on user reviews and average ratings. So, if you are enjoying the game, please visit the OOTP 24 Steam Store Page and write a quick review for the game. We would really appreciate it!

And if you are having technical issues, please don't write a negative review (which only hurts the company) but rather contact our technical support, we will figure out the issue and help you. Plus, we always improve the game via plenty of patches down the line.

Thank you very much for your support!
Markus & the entire OOTP Team

Lukas Berger · 04-04-2023, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonCey10

How do we contact technical support? I bought the game via Steam and I am having issues during game play.

You can send an email to support@ootpdevelopments.com and they should be able to help you out.

BaseballGOAT · 04-09-2023, 12:07 AM

I won't leave a review out of respect for the years of enjoyment I have had playing this series. But the last fee versions have not been trending in the right direction. Things being removed that mattered to me. Things not being implemented to be able to even model the MLB correctly. I stated in another thread that it feels as if the passion is gone for those developing the game. It's as if the game is on cruise control anymore. I don't necessarily blame the developers becaus3 doing anything for 2 1/2 decades, it's bound to lose passion at some point.

Westheim · 06-03-2023, 02:46 AM

I think the game has earned a positive review after this sequence - couldn't get any more realistic!

We need to have a talk about abusive relationships, though

ijetanar · 08-09-2023, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BaseballGOAT

I won't leave a review out of respect for the years of enjoyment I have had playing this series. But the last fee versions have not been trending in the right direction. Things being removed that mattered to me. Things not being implemented to be able to even model the MLB correctly. I stated in another thread that it feels as if the passion is gone for those developing the game. It's as if the game is on cruise control anymore. I don't necessarily blame the developers becaus3 doing anything for 2 1/2 decades, it's bound to lose passion at some point.

I understand you perfectly, I left it for some time, but now I decided to come back to try to optimize something, but unfortunately many functions are gone, I don't understand what happened, it's like a totally different application. Besides it didn't start steam for me at first but this was solved with the help of this source steam Won’t Open in fact I found many life hack there, I'm really amazed, because you can become a programmer with the help of this source.

BubbaDbone · 05-15-2024, 11:43 PM

I am beyond frustrated with player ratings. Virtually without fail my players devolve rather than evolve. I hire new and better coaches every year. SOS just a different day. My seasons scores vary between upper 500s to mid 700s. So I know I'm playing an overall good game. Yet, consistently losing seasons. Drafted players that fall from 4.5 to 1.5 within 1 months of the season. I follow trades and see the AI cheat by allowing for trades it would NEVER approve for my team. NEVER. I know. I tried.

I purchased OOTP24 on sale as a Beta Test for OOTP25. I see there a lot of haters on 24. I have enjoyed my first experience but I just see so many exceptions to the development of my players vs. the AI teams.

One other example: I was managing Cincinnati historical. I brought on an old fan fave - Joe Nuxhall - to increase interest. It worked. But all of his ratings were yellow. He's drafted by the Mets expansion and I was reviewing that roster - ALL OF THIS RATINGS WERE GREEN AND HE WAS AN ACE. Coaching? He's was now 33 and was improved by 25% or more. Its BS. Just arbitrary stuff that routinely works against me and the 400+ hours I spent on OOTP24. Just very disappointing.

Its reaching the point I'd rather live with my ex-wife than spending time on OOTP24. That is saying something my friends. :-(((((

03-25-2023, 11:38 AM	#1
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,806	Steam users, please review OOTP 24! Dear Steam users, in times where algorithms decide what we see and (often) what we buy, small companies like OOTP highly depend on user reviews and average ratings. So, if you are enjoying the game, please visit the OOTP 24 Steam Store Page and write a quick review for the game. We would really appreciate it! And if you are having technical issues, please don't write a negative review (which only hurts the company) but rather contact our technical support, we will figure out the issue and help you. Plus, we always improve the game via plenty of patches down the line. Thank you very much for your support! Markus & the entire OOTP Team __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android Last edited by Markus Heinsohn; 03-28-2023 at 03:48 AM.

03-31-2023, 11:36 AM	#3
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,806	Little bump! Come on friends, we need all the help we can get here! __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android

03-31-2023, 12:10 PM	#4
DDover Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cypress, TX, USA Posts: 42	Done! Thanks for another great release Markus and team

03-31-2023, 10:39 PM	#6
mytreds All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 1,081 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	And what about honest valid criticisms of the current version? Are those wanted as well? Or do you just want views that conform to yours? __________________ “Baseball isn’t statistics; it’s Joe DiMaggio rounding second.” “Once, centuries ago, it was the beloved national pastime of the Americas, Wesley. Abandoned by a society that prized fast food and faster games. Lost to impatience.” “ The term ‘WAR’ should be replaced by ‘WAG’. WAR isn’t an actual measurement; it’s just a wild-ass guess” -Bill James RIP National League 1876-2022 Floreat semper vel invita morte. I make custom ballparks.

04-01-2023, 10:51 PM	#9
BaseballNewsNow Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: In front of my computer, playing OOTP Baseball Posts: 144 Blog Entries: 1	Posted mine. Any little bit counts. All of the hate that OOTP 24 has been getting is crazy because in my opinion, it's by far the best OOTP ever. I will keep hoping that international leagues make their return, at least in the form of mods. One can always dream. And I see that the rating on the store page has been updated to "Mostly Positive", so that's a step in the right direction. __________________ “Joy comes in the morning” Last edited by BaseballNewsNow; 04-01-2023 at 10:52 PM.

03-27-2023, 01:20 PM	#2
topyy Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2023 Posts: 1	OOTP 13 retired too fast, it is not common. No chance to get a copy. Announcement should be earlier.

03-31-2023, 03:49 PM	#5
Sweed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,509	Posted mine yesterday.

04-03-2023, 08:31 AM	#11
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,088 Blog Entries: 37	I just wrote a review.

04-09-2023, 12:07 AM	#14
BaseballGOAT Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 1,373 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	I won't leave a review out of respect for the years of enjoyment I have had playing this series. But the last fee versions have not been trending in the right direction. Things being removed that mattered to me. Things not being implemented to be able to even model the MLB correctly. I stated in another thread that it feels as if the passion is gone for those developing the game. It's as if the game is on cruise control anymore. I don't necessarily blame the developers becaus3 doing anything for 2 1/2 decades, it's bound to lose passion at some point.

06-03-2023, 02:46 AM	#15
Westheim Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Germany Posts: 12,798	I think the game has earned a positive review after this sequence - couldn't get any more realistic! We need to have a talk about abusive relationships, though Attached Images __________________ Portland Raccoons, 88 years of excell-.... of baseball: Furballs here! 1983 * 1989 * 1991 * 1992 * 1993 * 1995 * 1996 * 2010 * 2017 * 2018 * 2019 * 2026 * 2028 * 2035 * 2037 * 2044 * 2045 * 2046 * 2047 * 2048 * 2051 * 2054 * 2055 * 2061 1 OSANAI : 2 POWELL : 7 NOMURA \| RAMOS : 8 REECE : 10 BROWN : 15 HALL : 27 FERNANDEZ : 28 CASAS : 31 CARMONA : 32 WEST : 39 TONER : 46 SAITO Resident Mets Cynic - The Mets from 1962 onwards, here.

05-15-2024, 11:43 PM	#17
BubbaDbone Bat Boy Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 4	Ootp is very frustrating - i was using it as a beta I am beyond frustrated with player ratings. Virtually without fail my players devolve rather than evolve. I hire new and better coaches every year. SOS just a different day. My seasons scores vary between upper 500s to mid 700s. So I know I'm playing an overall good game. Yet, consistently losing seasons. Drafted players that fall from 4.5 to 1.5 within 1 months of the season. I follow trades and see the AI cheat by allowing for trades it would NEVER approve for my team. NEVER. I know. I tried. I purchased OOTP24 on sale as a Beta Test for OOTP25. I see there a lot of haters on 24. I have enjoyed my first experience but I just see so many exceptions to the development of my players vs. the AI teams. One other example: I was managing Cincinnati historical. I brought on an old fan fave - Joe Nuxhall - to increase interest. It worked. But all of his ratings were yellow. He's drafted by the Mets expansion and I was reviewing that roster - ALL OF THIS RATINGS WERE GREEN AND HE WAS AN ACE. Coaching? He's was now 33 and was improved by 25% or more. Its BS. Just arbitrary stuff that routinely works against me and the 400+ hours I spent on OOTP24. Just very disappointing. Its reaching the point I'd rather live with my ex-wife than spending time on OOTP24. That is saying something my friends. :-(((((