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[Shalashaska]

Yeah I've been looking forward to BTS for a while now. It was sad to hear about Francis and obviously, his health is far more important than making a game. I didn't know you had found a new developer so that's good news. Hopefully it all goes well in February and Francis gets back to full health.

 

[CosmicQueso]

We desperately hope the answer to this question is 'this year.' We have had an American Football game in development for quite some time but the programming lead has had some serious personal health issues. However, we are rebooting the game's build in February with a new developer and are extremely hopeful that the game is back on track.

More on that here from our CEO.

We're a very small company with extremely limited resources, so setbacks like that can be more difficult to deal with than it is for the big guys.

Thanks for being a fan! It means everything to us.

Oh wow I'm so sorry about the lead's health issues! That's terrible. Is there any way us fans can help?

 

[RichyDevil]

Oh wow I'm so sorry about the lead's health issues! That's terrible. Is there any way us fans can help?

That, actually, is a great question. I will find out about that and let you know! Thank you for asking.

 

[Purple Cheeto]

We desperately hope the answer to this question is 'this year.' We have had an American Football game in development for quite some time but the programming lead has had some serious personal health issues. However, we are rebooting the game's build in February with a new developer and are extremely hopeful that the game is back on track.

More on that here from our CEO.

We're a very small company with extremely limited resources, so setbacks like that can be more difficult to deal with than it is for the big guys.

Thanks for being a fan! It means everything to us.

As a programmer at a small startup I completely understand the feeling and I have nothing but well wishes for him and you guys. OOTP has almost caught up to DotA2 in terms of horus its been open on my Steam account and I've had DotA2 for 5 years.

I votef for the HoF and I took the survey.

 

[RichyDevil]

As a programmer at a small startup I completely understand the feeling and I have nothing but well wishes for him and you guys. OOTP has almost caught up to DotA2 in terms of horus its been open on my Steam account and I've had DotA2 for 5 years.

I votef for the HoF and I took the survey.

Thank you so much! We really appreciate that.

 

[Dr_LawyerCop]

Been out of town for a couple days, glad I got some of my targets. Spent a lot on Jace Peterson, but he's young, my scout loves him, and he'll be my starting 2B and leadoff hitter. Filled out my bullpen and picked up a couple swing guys that could start if I have injuries or my young guys are ineffective. Think I'm all set on pitching.

Looking for a left handed impact bat. Defense doesn't matter, since I can DH him. LF would be a plus. Also might consider a catcher if anyone has one available. Just PM me if you have something available and like any of my prospects.

 

[eznark]

Been out of town for a couple days, glad I got some of my targets. Spent a lot on Jace Peterson, but he's young, my scout loves him, and he'll be my starting 2B and leadoff hitter. Filled out my bullpen and picked up a couple swing guys that could start if I have injuries or my young guys are ineffective. Think I'm all set on pitching.

Looking for a left handed impact bat. Defense doesn't matter, since I can DH him. LF would be a plus. Also might consider a catcher if anyone has one available. Just PM me if you have something available and like any of my prospects.

Braun can learn to bat lefty

 

[RichyDevil]

Oh wow I'm so sorry about the lead's health issues! That's terrible. Is there any way us fans can help?

Just chatted with our team, and the good news is that he's financially secure and is not in need of assistance. But thanks for asking!

 

[Rommel]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate that.

What are the chances at a college football version? I would pay out the nose for that.

 

[eznark]

What are the chances at a college football version? I would pay out the nose for that.

0%

 

[CosmicQueso]

Tim Raines still not in the HOF =/

What are the chances at a college football version? I would pay out the nose for that.

A recruitment and NCAA violation simulator? Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[synchronicity]

Hey guys - Rich here from OOTP. Just wanted to pop in and say thank you for being such great supporters of our game. We all really appreciate it.

Nice to hear from the devs. I absolutely love your game, but I think there are numerous areas that can be improved upon. (I guess I should take the survey.) Issues aside, I adore this game. I grew up playing strat, and as much as I love strat, OOTP takes it to another level for me. (In many areas) Keep up the good work!

Edit: Took the survey, but wasn't as in-depth as I was expecting. I realize you guys are looking for focused and limited input, however.

 

[brentech]

7 day sim is uploaded. Not much going on. Next sim will slightly longer to bring us to the start of the preseason

 

[RichyDevil]

Nice to hear from the devs. I absolutely love your game, but I think there are numerous areas that can be improved upon. (I guess I should take the survey.) Issues aside, I adore this game. I grew up playing strat, and as much as I love strat, OOTP takes it to another level for me. (In many areas) Keep up the good work!

Edit: Took the survey, but wasn't as in-depth as I was expecting. I realize you guys are looking for focused and limited input, however.

Thank you!

Couple things:

1) If you have specific feedback, we want to hear it. You can hit me up at rich@ootpdevelopments.com, and (an even better person to chat with) tj@ootpdevelopments.com - that's our baseball Community Manager. This game has a lot of things it can do in the future, and we're interested in what you have to say about it.

Hopefully, OOTP 17 addresses some of those right away!

2) We will be having a very specific OOTP baseball survey after the launch of OOTP 17, which will be focused exclusively on the PC baseball game. We'll also have ones for the mobile baseball game and the hockey game.

 

[RichyDevil]

What are the chances at a college football version? I would pay out the nose for that.

Never say never, but it's not currently on our roadmap. Beyond The Sidelines, a pro-oriented game, is our American football focus right now.

 

[ph33nix]

Thanks for all your work Rich. Really enjoy this game. Just wondered if you might know, but...does Jeffery Loria ever stop owning the Marlins in OOTP? In your next game can you guys program it so that he stops owning the team ASAP?

We are in the year 2019 in this league and his cheap ass is still lording over my organization

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Thanks for all your work Rich. Really enjoy this game. Just wondered if you might know, but...does Jeffery Loria ever stop owning the Marlins in OOTP? In your next game can you guys program it so that he stops owning the team ASAP?

We are in the year 2019 in this league and his cheap ass is still lording over my organization

ph33nix pls

You can't kill what's already dead.

 

[CosmicQueso]

Brent, I lied to you. Would you mind throwing Brett Lawrie in the trade machine and see what comes out?

If any hyumahns are interested, Lawrie is rated 75 OVR, 70 at 3B, Over the last 4 years his WAR hasn't dropped below 4.7 and he's under contract through 2021 at about $14m per.

 

[synchronicity]

Thank you!

Couple things:

1) If you have specific feedback, we want to hear it. You can hit me up at rich@ootpdevelopments.com, and (an even better person to chat with) tj@ootpdevelopments.com - that's our baseball Community Manager. This game has a lot of things it can do in the future, and we're interested in what you have to say about it.

Hopefully, OOTP 17 addresses some of those right away!

2) We will be having a very specific OOTP baseball survey after the launch of OOTP 17, which will be focused exclusively on the PC baseball game. We'll also have ones for the mobile baseball game and the hockey game.

Great, thanks for the info. I'd love to share some of my thoughts.

 

[Dr_LawyerCop]

BAL Trades:
SS Javier Valdes (R)

ARI Trades:
1B Matt Adams (ML)

 

[Rommel]

BAL Trades:
SS Javier Valdes (R)

ARI Trades:
1B Matt Adams (ML)

I confirm

 

[brentech]

14 Day sim bringing us to the 'preseason begins' window is currently uploading.

 

[Rommel]

Any takers on Pollock? Only takes a Class A spec!

 

[Purple Cheeto]

Any takers on Pollock? Only takes a Class A spec!

Define Class A prospect. I need a CFer.

 

[brentech]

Doing a 15 day sim today and tomorrow to get us into Spring Training. Normal 7 day sims with shorter windows for key dates from there on out.

 

[CosmicQueso]

Brent, would you mind throwing Lawrie up for trade to the CPU?

 

[Purple Cheeto]

Seattle sends
LF Griefer Andrade Clinton LumberKings (A)

Arizona sends
CF AJ Pollock ML

 

[Rommel]

Seattle sends
LF Griefer Andrade Clinton LumberKings (A)

Arizona sends
CF AJ Pollock ML

I confirm!

 

[CosmicQueso]

Seattle sends
LF Griefer Andrade Clinton LumberKings (A)

Arizona sends
CF AJ Pollock ML

I believe in the free market and the principles of the salary dump.

I believe in the freedom of anyone to do any trade.

I believe that having a guy by the name of Greifer is something to be celebrated.

But holy cow... a 22 year old guy that can't hit over .222 in A ball? I see the pop, but... uhhhh... hmmm.

Congrats to Seattle, I guess?

 

[Rommel]

I believe in the free market and the principles of the salary dump.

I believe in the freedom of anyone to do any trade.

I believe that having a guy by the name of Greifer is something to be celebrated.

But holy cow... a 22 year old guy that can't hit over .222 in A ball? I see the pop, but... uhhhh... hmmm.

Congrats to Seattle, I guess?

My scout liked him and I had put Pollock on the market for 2 years with no real takers. Since I already had another Pollock clone in AAA it was time to move on

 

[acheron_xl]

Speaking of too many OFers, I have a logjam, so Telvin Nash and Derek Fisher are on the block. And for people planning stuff, Springer will likely have to go before his contract is up. If I fall out of contention again, he's totally up for grabs this season.

 

[CrimsonCommie]

Might be interested in trading Alex Wood if I get any good offers.

 

[CosmicQueso]

My scout liked him and I had put Pollock on the market for 2 years with no real takers. Since I already had another Pollock clone in AAA it was time to move on

Griefer is a great name.

 

[Purple Cheeto]

He's a real dude too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6p7HkCgAmwY

 

[brentech]

Brent, would you mind throwing Lawrie up for trade to the CPU?

No results. Indians are interested. Contract is essentially still 4 years. Brings him to 33. Not sure if you're looking for an immediate player or youth, but take a look and let me know.

Seattle sends
LF Griefer Andrade Clinton LumberKings (A)

Arizona sends
CF AJ Pollock ML

Trade going through. 15 day sim is processing. Puts on right on 'Spring Training Begins'.

 

[Purple Cheeto]

Oh nice, Souza finally signed. Looks like I won't be relying on A ball kids and waiver wire scrubs for my outfield depth this season, feels pretty good.

Souza/Pollock/Jackson is gonna be death to flying things.

 

[ph33nix]

Fernandez remains a Marlin!

Yelich and Ozuna both need to go!

 

[ph33nix]

Alright so here's the deal regarding Ozuna and Yelich for now, after I've taken some time (too much time ) to think---

I am going to keep them both for now. What I'm hoping is that they both become the second coming of Barry Bonds because they're in a contract year. But if I'm out of contention they're both definitely on the way out.

 

[synchronicity]

Fernandez remains a Marlin!

Yelich and Ozuna both need to go!

You extended him? I was considering making a play for him. Didn't you have him on the market for a while?

 

[ph33nix]

You extended him? I was considering making a play for him. Didn't you have him on the market for a while?

I did but the people of Miami needs its son to stay!

He's a transcendent talent, I can't just let that go when I've got him.

 

[synchronicity]

I don't blame you ph33nix. I wouldn't have let him go either, unless the numbers just couldn't work in terms of fielding a complete team around him.

 

[ph33nix]

I'm really just hoping that Warren Buffet buys the team and doubles my payroll lol

 

[synchronicity]

Double your payroll? You could buy everyone! He'd chew up and digest any amount of luxury tax like a champ.

 

[brentech]

At the start of the 2019 league year, it looks like we have 16 active to semi-active GMs. I can only assume Boston is no longer getting updates. I know sanjuro was few and far between before, but it seems like he may no longer be checking at all.

So, per usual with start of the league year, the current GMs are (let me know if I have one wrong). I try to keep this info up to date on the website in case you've never seen it there: http://gobl.obleague.com/team-gms/

Team GMs

AL East

Yankees – **OPEN**
Orioles – Dr_LawyerCop
Blue Jays – **OPEN**
Red Sox – Sanjuro **POSSIBLY OPEN**
Rays – darkside31337

AL Central

Tigers – Got the Shakes
White Sox – **OPEN**
Twins – synchronicity
Royals – **OPEN**
Indians – brentech

AL West

A’s – CosmicQueso
Angels – DUFFMCWALIN
Rangers – **OPEN**
Mariners – Purple Cheeto
Astros – acheron_xl

NL East

Mets – Dmncnby2k9
Braves – CrimsonCommie
Marlins – ph33nix
Nationals – **OPEN**
Phillies – **OPEN**

NL Central

Cubs – **OPEN**
Reds – **OPEN**
Cards – Shalashaska
Brewers – eznark
Pirates – **OPEN**

NL West

Giants – XiaNaphryz
Dodgers – **OPEN**
Rockies – **OPEN**
Padres – **OPEN**
D’Backs – Rommel

7 day sim which kicks off Spring Training is in action!

EDIT:
This is fucking golden! Of allll the guys that could decide to play some football....Andrew, no.

 

[Purple Cheeto]

Get a $30 million dollar a year contract in your 30s and decide to play pick up football brehs.

 

[Sanjuro]

I still check in. My last update didn't go for Rule 5.

 

[brentech]

I still check in. My last update didn't go for Rule 5.

Yeah, I'm never willing to take you off the list because out of no where you show up and have an update!

 

[brentech]

7 day sim is up for the taking.
Puig has some torn ankle ligaments (making a defensive play). 4 week recovery seems quick, me thinks.

 

[ph33nix]

Yiiiiiikes

I hope to see some outstanding performances by a select few in spring training

 

[Rommel]

Love the roided player who shows up every spring. One of these days it needs to be one of mine