FHM8 Hotfix 8.7.109 Now Available

JeffR · 04-28-2022, 08:41 AM

A new hotfix update for Franchise Hockey Manager 8, version 8.7.109, has just been released to fix some lingering issues with the game.

To apply the update:

-If you are playing the FastSpring version, just download the setup file and install it over your current installation. There is no need to uninstall or unlicense your current copy! However, you should quit the game before installing it, of course.
-If you are playing the Steam version, the game will auto-update if you have that option active. If you don't see the update in your Steam update queue, you may need to exit and restart your Steam client.
-If you bought FHM from the Epic Games Store or the Mac App Store, the game will auto-update as soon as the update is approved by those sites.

Download link for PC (FastSpring):
Main server: PC Installer Fastspring

Download link for Mac (FastSpring):
Main Server: Mac Installer Fastspring

Your existing savegames will be compatible with the updated game, although some of the fixes may not fix problems that have already occurred in a save.

This hotfix addresses a few issues remaining after the 8.7.104 hotfix, most of which had the potential to seriously disrupt the game (as well as a couple of things that involved safe, easy fixes.) The changes are as follows:

-when Arena Construction is chosen, the finances screen will no longer change on the following day to display no construction or the wrong size
-choosing Arena Construction will no longer occasionally result in being told that the team doesn't have the necessary resources, when in fact it does
-the Champions League schedule will no longer fail to generate if the user exclusively clicks "Show Next" to move through the group draw procedure
-the Iron Curtain rule option is now properly activated at the start of a historical game with the draft/generate at 17 option turned off (it can still be deactivated manually, though)
-the option to re-draft Seattle at the start of a standard game is now only available when using the Opening Night database (using the current database leads to too many conflicts with what the re-draft mechanics, particularly with contract renewals that occurred during the season)
-fixed a problem with custom league creation that could break the ability of the AI to dress goalies for the new teams
-the user's team will no longer lose its ability to get waiver claims accepted in some circumstances

jumpSeat · 04-28-2022, 07:23 PM

A nice collection of fixes, thanks Jeff!

belial1134 · 04-29-2022, 01:41 AM

"the Iron Curtain rule option is now properly activated at the start of a historical game with the draft/generate at 17 option turned off (it can still be deactivated manually, though)"

Does this mean it won't work on an existing save?

In my save, I had to manually click on the Iron Curtain rule to remove it as it was still on in 1989-1990 season. All the USSR/Czech players were free agents but no team signed them. Same thing happened in the 1990-1991 season (they were removed from the Free Agent pool on Sept 1st of each year).

As a side, looking at the European leagues, I have 2 Czech teams, 6 Soviet Union, and 2 Yugoslavia. I'm not sure if that's right or a bug?

JeffR · 04-29-2022, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by belial1134

"the Iron Curtain rule option is now properly activated at the start of a historical game with the draft/generate at 17 option turned off (it can still be deactivated manually, though)"

Does this mean it won't work on an existing save?

In my save, I had to manually click on the Iron Curtain rule to remove it as it was still on in 1989-1990 season. All the USSR/Czech players were free agents but no team signed them. Same thing happened in the 1990-1991 season (they were removed from the Free Agent pool on Sept 1st of each year).

As a side, looking at the European leagues, I have 2 Czech teams, 6 Soviet Union, and 2 Yugoslavia. I'm not sure if that's right or a bug?

See my response in the bug report forum, but re: the leagues, yes, that's correct - e.g. the "extra" Soviet leagues will become Ukraine, Latvia, etc. when the USSR breaks up.

desperado462 · 05-09-2022, 01:22 PM

Sorry all I am new to this. I bought this game through OOTP so what version do I need to download to update this? My current version is 8.7 build 102

jumpSeat · 05-09-2022, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desperado462

Sorry all I am new to this. I bought this game through OOTP so what version do I need to download to update this? My current version is 8.7 build 102

If it doesn't auto-update, you need to download the FastSpring Hotfix (either PC or Mac, depending on what you're running).

TheAlaskan · 06-28-2022, 09:48 PM

Maybe I missed it while I wasn't on the forums as much...

For the next FHM game, any plans to let expansion CHL teams pick a junior b league for their farm team?

04-28-2022, 08:41 AM	#1
JeffR FHM Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 17,427	FHM8 Hotfix 8.7.109 Now Available A new hotfix update for Franchise Hockey Manager 8, version 8.7.109, has just been released to fix some lingering issues with the game. To apply the update: -If you are playing the FastSpring version, just download the setup file and install it over your current installation. There is no need to uninstall or unlicense your current copy! However, you should quit the game before installing it, of course. -If you are playing the Steam version, the game will auto-update if you have that option active. If you don't see the update in your Steam update queue, you may need to exit and restart your Steam client. -If you bought FHM from the Epic Games Store or the Mac App Store, the game will auto-update as soon as the update is approved by those sites. Download link for PC (FastSpring): Main server: PC Installer Fastspring Download link for Mac (FastSpring): Main Server: Mac Installer Fastspring Your existing savegames will be compatible with the updated game, although some of the fixes may not fix problems that have already occurred in a save. This hotfix addresses a few issues remaining after the 8.7.104 hotfix, most of which had the potential to seriously disrupt the game (as well as a couple of things that involved safe, easy fixes.) The changes are as follows: -when Arena Construction is chosen, the finances screen will no longer change on the following day to display no construction or the wrong size -choosing Arena Construction will no longer occasionally result in being told that the team doesn't have the necessary resources, when in fact it does -the Champions League schedule will no longer fail to generate if the user exclusively clicks "Show Next" to move through the group draw procedure -the Iron Curtain rule option is now properly activated at the start of a historical game with the draft/generate at 17 option turned off (it can still be deactivated manually, though) -the option to re-draft Seattle at the start of a standard game is now only available when using the Opening Night database (using the current database leads to too many conflicts with what the re-draft mechanics, particularly with contract renewals that occurred during the season) -fixed a problem with custom league creation that could break the ability of the AI to dress goalies for the new teams -the user's team will no longer lose its ability to get waiver claims accepted in some circumstances

04-28-2022, 07:23 PM	#2
jumpSeat All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2021 Posts: 862	A nice collection of fixes, thanks Jeff! __________________ FHM Fan Fiction: A Flying Skate Down Memory Lane

05-09-2022, 01:22 PM	#5
desperado462 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 25	Sorry all I am new to this. I bought this game through OOTP so what version do I need to download to update this? My current version is 8.7 build 102 Last edited by desperado462; 05-09-2022 at 01:24 PM.

04-29-2022, 01:41 AM	#3
belial1134 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 390	"the Iron Curtain rule option is now properly activated at the start of a historical game with the draft/generate at 17 option turned off (it can still be deactivated manually, though)" Does this mean it won't work on an existing save? In my save, I had to manually click on the Iron Curtain rule to remove it as it was still on in 1989-1990 season. All the USSR/Czech players were free agents but no team signed them. Same thing happened in the 1990-1991 season (they were removed from the Free Agent pool on Sept 1st of each year). As a side, looking at the European leagues, I have 2 Czech teams, 6 Soviet Union, and 2 Yugoslavia. I'm not sure if that's right or a bug?

06-28-2022, 09:48 PM	#7
TheAlaskan Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 96	Maybe I missed it while I wasn't on the forums as much... For the next FHM game, any plans to let expansion CHL teams pick a junior b league for their farm team?