Openings and Waitlist

Discussion in 'The Dugout - OOTP Online League' started by PAgamer07, Jan 30, 2025.

  1. PAgamer07
    Offline

    PAgamer07 We're the ship without a storm

    Joined:
    Nov 11, 2024
    Messages:
    22,872
    Likes Received:
    4,224
    Missed you josh! Welcome back buddy! You know admission is a 4 pack of my favorite double IPA right?
    krtgolfing and JohnnyClutch like this.
  2. JohnnyClutch
    Offline

    JohnnyClutch They only hear my truth

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2025
    Messages:
    4,467
    Likes Received:
    1,288
    Man IPA, I might have to find another league now, lol.

    I'll be in Pitt on Sunday though. I'll have to see what IPAs they have at the Giant Eagle.
    PAgamer07 and NeuroticTruth like this.
  3. krtgolfing
    Offline

    krtgolfing Moderator

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2025
    Messages:
    3,256
    Likes Received:
    591
    Double IPAs are delicious! IPAs are one of my favorite beers probably!
  4. Charlie Cooper
    Offline

    Charlie Cooper 1 Star Recruit

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2025
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    4
    I heard Yokohama is open?
  5. NeuroticTruth
    Offline

    NeuroticTruth dont know , dont care

    Joined:
    Nov 30, 2024
    Messages:
    6,758
    Likes Received:
    2,025
    It sure is. If you're interested in taking over Yokohama I'd just need a name for your GM and your e-mail address (you can PM me that info if you dont want to post it openly). If you get it to me in time we should be able to add you for tonights sim.

    Keep in mind that The Dugout is a premier league here on TSO. In the event that you ever get promoted to the ML, you would have to be a premier member (costs $12 a year).
    Charlie Cooper likes this.
  6. Charlie Cooper
    Offline

    Charlie Cooper 1 Star Recruit

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2025
    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    4
    Email: captaincoop17@gmail.com
    GM Name: Charlie Cooper

    $12? That shouldn't be a problem at all.
    ty5oke likes this.
  7. Offline

    JH FUEG 2 Star Recruit

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2025
    Messages:
    346
    Likes Received:
    41
    So, 2 teams are available to be picked up right now?
  8. NeuroticTruth
    Offline

    NeuroticTruth dont know , dont care

    Joined:
    Nov 30, 2024
    Messages:
    6,758
    Likes Received:
    2,025
    Chiba Marines - *OPEN*
    Fukuoka Hawks - *OPEN*
    Seibu Lions - *OPEN*
    Yamato Samurai Reds - *OPEN*

    Central League:

    Chuinichi Dragons - *OPEN*
    Yokohama Bay Stars - *OPEN*
    Kishu Rangers - *OPEN*


    Those are the open teams atm in NBL.
  9. COLDPredator
    Offline

    COLDPredator 2 Star Recruit

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2024
    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    59
    Will the league be moving on to OOTP 15 when that is available?
  10. NeuroticTruth
    Offline

    NeuroticTruth dont know , dont care

    Joined:
    Nov 30, 2024
    Messages:
    6,758
    Likes Received:
    2,025
    We will be moving to OOTP 15, but we'll have to take some time to test file migration etc so it will probably be a month or so after it's released.
  11. COLDPredator
    Offline

    COLDPredator 2 Star Recruit

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2024
    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    59
    Excellent. This is something I may be very interested in joining. I will let you know for sure.
    NeuroticTruth likes this.
  12. ZCar352
    Offline

    ZCar352 Keep Pounding

    Joined:
    Aug 26, 2024
    Messages:
    3,272
    Likes Received:
    510
    I am interested in joining as well.
    sawemoff, NeuroticTruth and ty5oke like this.
  13. sawemoff
    Offline

    sawemoff #FearTheBeard

    Joined:
    Dec 29, 2024
    Messages:
    3,718
    Likes Received:
    1,459
    Welcome aboard man, this game is a lot of fun.
    ZCar352 likes this.
  14. COLDPredator
    Offline

    COLDPredator 2 Star Recruit

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2024
    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    59
    Looks like I will wait until the OOTP 15 drops before purchasing the game. I have been messing the the demo of 14 and absolutely enjoy it. Hopefully there will be an opening when the time comes.
    sawemoff, NeuroticTruth and ty5oke like this.
  15. Friz
    Online

    Friz 4 Star Recruit

    Joined:
    Jul 4, 2025
    Messages:
    1,961
    Likes Received:
    295
    this game looks awesome and this league looks incredibly well run. I love this in depth sort of managerial game, i got into Football Manager a few years ago, but it just doesn't compare to playing with other people. i don't currently have the game but i'd certainly be interested in getting a spot in here and getting the game.

    i dove around the forums a bit, but couldn't find answers to everything. so forgive me, i'm sure i'm asking things that are covered somewhere else:

    when does the league make the switch to the new OOTP 15 game? odds are i would wait to join on the new game.
    when the game switches, does the league file transfer or start over?
    and just since i don't yet have the game - what sort of time commitment goes into daily actions getting ready for every sim?
    ty5oke likes this.
  16. NeuroticTruth
    Offline

    NeuroticTruth dont know , dont care

    Joined:
    Nov 30, 2024
    Messages:
    6,758
    Likes Received:
    2,025
    First and foremost, thanks for the interest. OOTP certainly is a LOT of fun, not just the game itself but the general discussion and community that surrounds the league as well.

    To answer your questions:
    • OOTP 15 should be released some time this month, although we likely wont switch over to it until early to mid May depending on how testing lines up with our season schedule.
    • The league file does / will transfer over, which again ties into some of the delay in transferring over to the new game versus when its released. We currently are about to start year 2029 and generally get 8-10 seasons in per cycle.
    • Thats one of the great things about OOTP, you can spend as little or as much time as you want / have with it. It could take you as little as 5-10 minutes per sim (depending on where we are in the season) to simply set your lineup and export. Or you could spend 2+ hours a sim on it going over box scores and combing through your minors etc. I will say this though, the more time you spend on the game / with your team, the more you'll get out of it.
    We definitely have some openings and still should have some when we migrate to OOTP 15 (if you do decide to wait), so either way just let me know. If you have any more questions feel free to PM me or leave them here. I look forward to hearing from you!
    Last edited: Apr 1, 2025
  17. Gravity
    Offline

    Gravity Hey, I'm Batman

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2025
    Messages:
    2,190
    Likes Received:
    489
    I also am interested when OOTP 15 comes out.
    NeuroticTruth likes this.
  18. NeuroticTruth
    Offline

    NeuroticTruth dont know , dont care

    Joined:
    Nov 30, 2024
    Messages:
    6,758
    Likes Received:
    2,025
    Now we just have to convince MoonBBad to bring his mangina to the party.
  19. Gravity
    Offline

    Gravity Hey, I'm Batman

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2025
    Messages:
    2,190
    Likes Received:
    489
    That would make a great movie. Two dudes from Chicago go to Japan to run baseball teams.
  20. Friz
    Online

    Friz 4 Star Recruit

    Joined:
    Jul 4, 2025
    Messages:
    1,961
    Likes Received:
    295
    perfect, and thanks for the quick reply too. it will definitely be necessary for me to wait for the 15 release, and mid-May would be pretty close to perfect for me. I will be gone and completely incommunicado from May 1 to 18 for my wedding and honeymoon, but definitely interested for when i return. coming back as a newlywed, wasn't sure how much time i could commit, but if some days i can get by with 5 to 10 minutes, and others i'd have time to spend hours that should work great for me. i'll keep an eye out on developments here and certainly be in touch by mid may when i return about joining.
  21. NeuroticTruth
    Offline

    NeuroticTruth dont know , dont care

    Joined:
    Nov 30, 2024
    Messages:
    6,758
    Likes Received:
    2,025
    Sounds good. Congrats on the wedding, have fun, and I look forward to hearing from you in the future!
  22. COLDPredator
    Offline

    COLDPredator 2 Star Recruit

    Joined:
    Oct 25, 2024
    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    59
    There is a free copy of OOTP 8 available, if you are interested in that. And the demo for OOTP 14 will let you run up to Aug. 1st in the game.
  23. Gravity
    Offline

    Gravity Hey, I'm Batman

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2025
    Messages:
    2,190
    Likes Received:
    489
    Alright I was able to get a key for 14. Now I need my hand held through the joining process for NBL lol.
    sawemoff likes this.
  24. NeuroticTruth
    Offline

    NeuroticTruth dont know , dont care

    Joined:
    Nov 30, 2024
    Messages:
    6,758
    Likes Received:
    2,025
    First you need to pick a team:

    Nippon Baseball League

    Pacific League:
    Chiba Marines
    Hokkaido Ham Fighters
    Tohoku Golden Eagles
    Seibu Lions


    Central League:
    Hanshin Tigers
    Hiroshima Carp
    Tokyo Swallows
    Kishu Rangers

    Edit:
    I'd prefer Hokkaido, Tohoku, Yamato, Hiroshima, or Kishu.
  25. Gravity
    Offline

    Gravity Hey, I'm Batman

    Joined:
    Jun 22, 2025
    Messages:
    2,190
    Likes Received:
    489

Share This Page

Tweet