Where do I find my modified first names .txt file ?

Renner · 08-11-2008, 11:59 AM

Back in OOTP7 I modified the first_names.txt file and it's still being used in my league. I wanted to copy the file and send it to someone for them to use, but I can't figure out where the modified file resides (I'm using OOTP9 with the latest patches). In the OOTP9 folder (I think -I'm at work so I can't check right now) I see the unmodified .txt file, but can someone direct me to the location of my modified text file that's being used in my league ? Thanks.

Tony M · 08-11-2008, 01:22 PM

My Documents\Out of the Park Developments\OOTP Baseball 9\database

That's where it is on my computer.

Renner · 08-11-2008, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony M

My Documents\Out of the Park Developments\OOTP Baseball 9\database

That's where it is on my computer.

I found that, but it's not the .txt file I modified. Would the one that's used for my league be with my saved games somewhere ?

Craig Costello · 08-12-2008, 09:44 AM

From the manual -

"The name files come into play only once: at the creation of a game. At that time, all the names in the name files are converted into a .dat file that is stored in the saved game directory. The names.dat file is then used by the game to dole out names during two scenarios in the game: when new players are created, and when new coaches are created."

So your modified .txt file is not saved with your saved game.

Renner · 08-12-2008, 01:26 PM

Craig - Thanks for the info.

08-11-2008, 11:59 AM	#1
Renner Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 416	Where do I find my modified first names .txt file ? Back in OOTP7 I modified the first_names.txt file and it's still being used in my league. I wanted to copy the file and send it to someone for them to use, but I can't figure out where the modified file resides (I'm using OOTP9 with the latest patches). In the OOTP9 folder (I think -I'm at work so I can't check right now) I see the unmodified .txt file, but can someone direct me to the location of my modified text file that's being used in my league ? Thanks. __________________ I drink only distilled water, or rain water, and only pure-grain alcohol.

08-11-2008, 01:22 PM	#2
Tony M Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Here Posts: 6,156	My Documents\Out of the Park Developments\OOTP Baseball 9\database That's where it is on my computer. __________________ This signature is intentionally blank

08-12-2008, 01:26 PM	#5
Renner Major Leagues Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 416	Craig - Thanks for the info. __________________ I drink only distilled water, or rain water, and only pure-grain alcohol.

08-12-2008, 09:44 AM	#4
Craig Costello Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 295	From the manual - "The name files come into play only once: at the creation of a game. At that time, all the names in the name files are converted into a .dat file that is stored in the saved game directory. The names.dat file is then used by the game to dole out names during two scenarios in the game: when new players are created, and when new coaches are created." So your modified .txt file is not saved with your saved game.