[Markus Heinsohn]

Hi everybody,

originally we had planned to release the 2nd patch for the weekend. But, unfortunately one of our server providers had a server farm being shut down due to a water leakage on Thursday morning. This server farm included the server we use to create game builds. They have been working hard to get the servers connected again, but apparently they were not successful yet. It's not only us that are affected, even websites from the German government are down because of this.

While this does have no effect on Perfect Team or the game functionality, it means we cannot create new builds right now. So, the 2nd patch will have to wait for early next week most likely. Here's the changelist for that upcoming version so far:

25.2.49 Changes:
Adjusted pitch value ratings for display
Adjusted ratings changes when learning new position in the development lab
Fixed teams releasing players while away on tournament. Slightly loosened reserve roster limits for unavailable player
Updated timing on throws
Updated player creation current ratings levels for draft picks, IAFA
Added “Prefer ipv6” option to Settings dialog inside the Expert tab (potential fix for some issues with PT cards not appearing)
Added “Quick-Play & Finish Today” button to Today’s Game widget on Manager Home screen
Fixed Restore dialog window height
Reduced improvements from defensive programs in the development lab
Development lab defensive program position no longer decided by current position
All defensive programs now count the same when determining a player’s already attempted programs each offseason
Improved ask AI to fill development lab
Updated Negro Leagues player ratings balance
Fixed sim to event not stopping
Updated color scale for 2-8 ratings
Fixed issue changing to neutralized stats in historical setup
Fixed not receiving draft pick compensation for unsigned players
Older minor league free agents will retire quicker. Teams will release older minor league players easier
PT: Fixed latest content releases list
PT: Fixed errors in changing buy/sell order values.
PT: Fixed combinator cards in “Your Card Orders” tab
PT: Added list of used tournament/draft slots
PT: Adjusted default depth chart AI (avoid worse fielders)
PT: Fixed empty missions list on PT Home screen
PT: Multiple fixes to Tournament Roster Builder:
Remove duplicate roster restrictions
Roster restrictions now have a general sort (Non-Cap/Cap, DH/NoDH, then by restrictions)
Updated menus
Save created rosters on exit
Fixed some button status mismatches
Can now select which roster to use while the tournament is preparing or before the first game has been played.
Can now export from tournament to a new local saved roster
Improved back/forward button navigation

I'll keep you posted on the server situation!

Cheers,
Markus