New League Help

STLFAN2003 · 05-20-2004, 11:10 PM

I am new to OOTP5 and I would like to create a league for my friends. I do not have OOTP5. How do I get a site like what a lot of people have? How do I get the game and where do I get an OOTP5 league site? If you can answer this question, please email me at cardsfan4life@hotmail.com
Thank you

Jonzard · 05-21-2004, 12:15 AM

get OOTP6!

satchel · 05-21-2004, 10:06 AM

You can download the game here. The game itself generates the stat pages for you to put on your league website. For a league home page, you need to make a webpage just as you would for any website.

STLFAN2003 · 05-21-2004, 03:43 PM

so, where can I purchase a cheap website?
And once I get it, what do I have to do to get all of the information on the page. I have limited computer knowledge, so this probably sounds stupid. Do I have to do any website building?Thanks for responding

satchel · 05-21-2004, 03:56 PM

You’ll get your webspace from a webhost; your webspace cost is relative to its size; the amount of webspace you need depends on the size of your league (determined by its number of teams, and its age). If you register a unique domain (site address name) for a year, your cost for the name and the space will probably average $5-10 per month for a year.

You will need to make some kind of webpage as a central portal, to give your league owners access to league stats and a ‘league file’ which you will regularly update.

Once you have your webspace, all you need to do to maintain your website is an internet connection (obviously) and a program to use to transfer your webpages from your home computer to your webhost’s computer (the ‘server’). These programs are freely available online.

STLFAN2003 · 05-21-2004, 04:03 PM

can you tell me of those programs that transfer. And, is there a site where I can get cheaper price?

satchel · 05-21-2004, 05:44 PM

Programs used to transfer files online are called ‘ftp’ programs. Many people use CuteFTP; personally I use LeechFTP.

My own webhost is Fuitadnet, their prices and service are as good as any I’ve seen. Some board members here run their own webhosting services, namely CommishJoe and Cooleyvol; if you want to deal with an OotP community member, I would ask one of them. A domain name is going to cost you between $5-10 for the year; you don’t have to have one, but I highly recommend it; it’s important for your league identity, and it will boost league morale, as well as provide an easy-to-remember address for your owners and fans.

There are some basic webmastering skills that you will have to learn to maintain your league site, but they are easy to pick up, and a little practice will solidify your abilities.

STLFAN2003 · 05-21-2004, 05:47 PM

thanks

5-10 a year

someone said per month

maybe I can get someone to do it early on and then I pick up on it

thanks and how much is OOTP5?

Raderick · 05-21-2004, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by satchel

My own webhost is Fuitadnet, their prices and service are as good as any I’ve seen. Some board members here run their own webhosting services, namely CommishJoe and Cooleyvol; if you want to deal with an OotP community member, I would ask one of them. A domain name is going to cost you between $5-10 for the year; you don’t have to have one, but I highly recommend it; it’s important for your league identity, and it will boost league morale, as well as provide an easy-to-remember address for your owners and fans.

WTF!!1! $5 for 3 GB of webspace!?

STLFAN2003 · 05-21-2004, 06:25 PM

whats reasonable?

Raderick · 05-21-2004, 06:32 PM

You might be confusing the domain with your actual webspace. The webspace is where all of your files are stored on to be able to view. the domain is the url that allows anyone to view your website. Two totally different things, though most hosts do offer domains, sometimes at a reduced price if you buy a piece of webspace with them. It would be best if you purchase a domain like at godaddy.com, which I suggest, or ev1servers.com, if you're really cheap and you don't mind the support (or lack of)

Raderick · 05-21-2004, 06:34 PM

One other quickie, I personally use HelloHost (http://www.hellohost.com). I love their service and their support is outstanding. It's not as cheap as the one mentioned above, but you get what you pay for.

Some other options:

www.allin1websolutions.com

Or you can check out webhostingtalk.com. It's a forums where web hosts ask questions and advertise their product. Maybe you'll find a better deal there or find something that suit your needs.

Karen Lutz · 05-21-2004, 07:56 PM

I am going to stick in a plug for www.ipowerweb.com

They have been awsome for me.

satchel · 05-21-2004, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Raderick
$5 for 3 GB of webspace!?

Yes, Fuitadnet offers 3gb for $5 per month, plus live online support 16 hours per day.

STLFAN2003 · 05-21-2004, 11:07 PM

what is needed to hold up a league
GB and MB and things like that
would hellohost.com Plan #4 be good enough or would #2 work ok?

satchel · 05-21-2004, 11:32 PM

You probably need at least 300mb for a new league.

How many teams?

STLFAN2003 · 05-22-2004, 10:23 AM

24 or 26
probably 26

and I am not sure with computer lingo if hello host gives a domain in the plans

TC Dale · 05-22-2004, 01:44 PM

stlfan2003, sent you a long email. Take a gander at what is in there, and see if you can get some ideas there. Tell them TC sent you.

05-20-2004, 11:10 PM	#1
STLFAN2003 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 141	New League Help I am new to OOTP5 and I would like to create a league for my friends. I do not have OOTP5. How do I get a site like what a lot of people have? How do I get the game and where do I get an OOTP5 league site? If you can answer this question, please email me at cardsfan4life@hotmail.com Thank you

05-21-2004, 10:06 AM	#3
satchel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ft Smith Ark. USA Posts: 2,681	You can download the game here. The game itself generates the stat pages for you to put on your league website. For a league home page, you need to make a webpage just as you would for any website. __________________ JL Commish NPBL Rhode Island Reds ’33 ’34 ’35 TCBA San Francisco Railbornes ’74 ’76 ’77 ’78 FL New Orleans Black Sox ’56 ’57 ’58 ’59

05-21-2004, 03:56 PM	#5
satchel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ft Smith Ark. USA Posts: 2,681	web You’ll get your webspace from a webhost; your webspace cost is relative to its size; the amount of webspace you need depends on the size of your league (determined by its number of teams, and its age). If you register a unique domain (site address name) for a year, your cost for the name and the space will probably average $5-10 per month for a year. You will need to make some kind of webpage as a central portal, to give your league owners access to league stats and a ‘league file’ which you will regularly update. Once you have your webspace, all you need to do to maintain your website is an internet connection (obviously) and a program to use to transfer your webpages from your home computer to your webhost’s computer (the ‘server’). These programs are freely available online.

05-21-2004, 05:44 PM	#7
satchel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ft Smith Ark. USA Posts: 2,681	programs Programs used to transfer files online are called ‘ftp’ programs. Many people use CuteFTP; personally I use LeechFTP. My own webhost is Fuitadnet, their prices and service are as good as any I’ve seen. Some board members here run their own webhosting services, namely CommishJoe and Cooleyvol; if you want to deal with an OotP community member, I would ask one of them. A domain name is going to cost you between $5-10 for the year; you don’t have to have one, but I highly recommend it; it’s important for your league identity, and it will boost league morale, as well as provide an easy-to-remember address for your owners and fans. There are some basic webmastering skills that you will have to learn to maintain your league site, but they are easy to pick up, and a little practice will solidify your abilities.

05-21-2004, 06:32 PM	#11
Raderick Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 2,737	You might be confusing the domain with your actual webspace. The webspace is where all of your files are stored on to be able to view. the domain is the url that allows anyone to view your website. Two totally different things, though most hosts do offer domains, sometimes at a reduced price if you buy a piece of webspace with them. It would be best if you purchase a domain like at godaddy.com, which I suggest, or ev1servers.com, if you're really cheap and you don't mind the support (or lack of) __________________

05-21-2004, 12:15 AM	#2
Jonzard Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,647	get OOTP6! __________________ For a scientist must indeed be freely imaginative and yet skeptical, creative and yet a critic. There is a sense in which he must be free, but another in which his thought must be very precisely regimented; there is poetry in science, but also a lot of bookkeeping. — Sir Peter B. Medawar FTB

05-21-2004, 03:43 PM	#4
STLFAN2003 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 141	so, where can I purchase a cheap website? And once I get it, what do I have to do to get all of the information on the page. I have limited computer knowledge, so this probably sounds stupid. Do I have to do any website building?Thanks for responding

05-21-2004, 04:03 PM	#6
STLFAN2003 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 141	can you tell me of those programs that transfer. And, is there a site where I can get cheaper price?

05-21-2004, 05:47 PM	#8
STLFAN2003 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 141	thanks 5-10 a year someone said per month maybe I can get someone to do it early on and then I pick up on it thanks and how much is OOTP5?

05-21-2004, 06:25 PM	#10
STLFAN2003 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 141	whats reasonable?

05-21-2004, 06:34 PM	#12
Raderick Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 2,737	One other quickie, I personally use HelloHost (http://www.hellohost.com). I love their service and their support is outstanding. It's not as cheap as the one mentioned above, but you get what you pay for. Some other options: www.allin1websolutions.com Or you can check out webhostingtalk.com. It's a forums where web hosts ask questions and advertise their product. Maybe you'll find a better deal there or find something that suit your needs. __________________

05-21-2004, 07:56 PM	#13
Karen Lutz Ball Breaker Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada OOTPChampionships: 5 Posts: 898	I am going to stick in a plug for www.ipowerweb.com They have been awsome for me.

05-21-2004, 11:07 PM	#15
STLFAN2003 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 141	what is needed to hold up a league GB and MB and things like that would hellohost.com Plan #4 be good enough or would #2 work ok?

05-21-2004, 11:32 PM	#16
satchel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ft Smith Ark. USA Posts: 2,681	size You probably need at least 300mb for a new league. How many teams?

05-22-2004, 10:23 AM	#17
STLFAN2003 Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 141	24 or 26 probably 26 and I am not sure with computer lingo if hello host gives a domain in the plans

05-22-2004, 01:44 PM	#18
TC Dale Global Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,983	stlfan2003, sent you a long email. Take a gander at what is in there, and see if you can get some ideas there. Tell them TC sent you. __________________ ----------------------------------