Help !!! - New and can't get started

stevewya · 12-08-2008, 10:22 AM

I purchased and downloaded the on-line version last night. I would like to replay the 1951 to current ML seasons. In doing so, I'm interested in being able to manage games for any team at any time. I also don't want any computer generated transactions (unless they follow history and only do transactions that really happened), and thought I would have real photo's of all players. None of this is happening.

I followed all of the prompts for creating a historical league. I am listed as the manager for the Detroit Tigers. None of the players have pictures. I choose the first game on the schedule and I don't get a prompt allowing me to play the game. Everytime I "sim" to the opening day game I get messages that a trade has been proposed to me and a list of transactions. I delete the messages (again I don't want any computer generated fake trades or transactions). But, the bottom line is I can't get the game started.

What am I doing wrong. Thank you in advance for any help

Isura · 12-08-2008, 07:45 PM

Pictures don't come with the game. You have to install pictures (see the mod forum). There are picture packs out there which you put into your folder.

stevewya · 12-08-2008, 07:53 PM

Thanks for the reply. I do have a picture pack that my son copied for me. I'll have him help me load it.

Now, my bigger issue; GETTING STARTED. How do I start a game and manage it. When I go to the schedule there isn't a "play game" prompt. I've followed the manual and still no luck HELP . Thanks for any advice

Afino · 12-08-2008, 11:24 PM

There is an option under "League Setup", "Rules" where you can disable trading (just uncheck the box!)

stevewya · 12-08-2008, 11:59 PM

Thanks for the "no trades" solution. Any idea why I can't get the "play game" prompt on the schedule?

1998 Yankees · 12-09-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by stevewya

Thanks for the "no trades" solution. Any idea why I can't get the "play game" prompt on the schedule?

N/m - you said in another thread that you resolved this problem.

stevewya · 12-09-2008, 08:38 PM

yes, I did resolve the problem. Sorry for any confusion. Thanks for the response.

Tony M · 12-10-2008, 01:33 AM

The sim will auto-stop if you have received a message of any sort, so you'd need to go back and sim to opening day again, each time you got a message.

The other option is to go to Manager Options and uncheck all of Stop Auto Play options at the bottom of the left hand side.

12-08-2008, 10:22 AM	#1
stevewya Bat Boy Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 8	Help !!! - New and can't get started I purchased and downloaded the on-line version last night. I would like to replay the 1951 to current ML seasons. In doing so, I'm interested in being able to manage games for any team at any time. I also don't want any computer generated transactions (unless they follow history and only do transactions that really happened), and thought I would have real photo's of all players. None of this is happening. I followed all of the prompts for creating a historical league. I am listed as the manager for the Detroit Tigers. None of the players have pictures. I choose the first game on the schedule and I don't get a prompt allowing me to play the game. Everytime I "sim" to the opening day game I get messages that a trade has been proposed to me and a list of transactions. I delete the messages (again I don't want any computer generated fake trades or transactions). But, the bottom line is I can't get the game started. What am I doing wrong. Thank you in advance for any help

12-08-2008, 07:53 PM	#3
stevewya Bat Boy Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 8	Pictures and getting started Thanks for the reply. I do have a picture pack that my son copied for me. I'll have him help me load it. Now, my bigger issue; GETTING STARTED. How do I start a game and manage it. When I go to the schedule there isn't a "play game" prompt. I've followed the manual and still no luck HELP . Thanks for any advice

12-08-2008, 11:24 PM	#4
Afino Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,827	There is an option under "League Setup", "Rules" where you can disable trading (just uncheck the box!) __________________ GUBA: Moscow Enforcers

12-08-2008, 11:59 PM	#5
stevewya Bat Boy Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 8	Thanks Thanks for the "no trades" solution. Any idea why I can't get the "play game" prompt on the schedule?

12-09-2008, 08:38 PM	#7
stevewya Bat Boy Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 8	Thanks yes, I did resolve the problem. Sorry for any confusion. Thanks for the response.

12-08-2008, 07:45 PM	#2
Isura Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 361	Pictures don't come with the game. You have to install pictures (see the mod forum). There are picture packs out there which you put into your folder.

12-10-2008, 01:33 AM	#8
Tony M Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Here Posts: 6,156	The sim will auto-stop if you have received a message of any sort, so you'd need to go back and sim to opening day again, each time you got a message. The other option is to go to Manager Options and uncheck all of Stop Auto Play options at the bottom of the left hand side.