Playing the demo...

[Don Pedro]

... and loving it! I seem to be able to regain a lot of the fun that I feel has seeped out of OOTP in its latest incarnation. I love watching the games and I really like the layout, the reports, etc. I am aware that there are things I can't do in the demo that I would be able to when I buy the game - like editing a player's card, for example - but the demo doesn't run long enough to get to the Hall of Fame stage. Sooo, my question [finally!] is, Is it possible, in the full version, to edit Hall of Fame criteria?

[Don Pedro]

I see 30 people have looked at this. Does no one know the answer to the question? Please?

[PadresFan104]

Ok, since I know it's not in the main game UI, I took a look in the XML. Searched up and down, but could find no mention of HOF criteria. Sorry, I think the answer is no.

[Don Pedro]

OK PadresFan, thanks for taking the time. It's a shame, but not a deal-breaker; I like what I see so far, so my only decision is whether I buy now or wait for the 2008 version, which people are suggesting may be out around Opening Day. Is that a reasonable expectation?

[Amaroq]

The quickest way to get your hands on the 2008 version is to buy the 2007 version, which will make you (automatically) eligible for the 2008 beta program, for free.

I do think 'Opening Day' is a reasonable expectation for 2008, but take that with a grain of salt - its based on Shaun's past performances, which as any investor will tell you, "Is not a guarantee of future results". He has not yet made any official announcement about the release date, and until he does your uninformed speculation is as good as my uninformed speculation [:D].

[Don Pedro]

Are you working on a commission basis, Amaroq? [8D] In any case, I really like the idea of involving owners of the present version in the beta for the new edition, so I think Puresim probably has itself another customer!

[Amaroq]

[:D]

No, in fact I work for a company which theoretically competes with Matrix and Shaun.. [;)] ..but I've been a long-time supporter of his work.

[PadresFan104]

So in effect, you're not goofing off when you're reading and posting here, you're doing "Market Analysis."

[:)]

[Amaroq]

Exactly! [:D]

[KG Erwin]

ORIGINAL: PadresFan104

So in effect, you're not goofing off when you're reading and posting here, you're doing "Market Analysis."

[:)]

Good one, Al. And so was Amaroq's reply. [;)]

[Don Pedro]

Nice! But whatever the reasons, I bought the game last night and look forward to starting to get into it this weekend. Thanks for the push, guys! [8D]