Status Update on Patch #1 (due Monday, April 21st)

Markus Heinsohn · 04-19-2014, 11:17 AM

Hey guys,

we have been very busy going through reported problems and have fixed most of them already. Here is the current changelist for patch #1, which we will release on Monday:

- Fixed missing OSA scouting reports when starting a Standard Game from the main screen (this resulted in messed up top prospects list as well)
- The minimum screen resolution before the game automatically switches to fullscreen mode was reduced to 680 (from 700). Please keep in mind that OOTP 15 was designed for a minimum vertical window reolution of 768 pixels, so for users with screen resolutions of 768 vertical pixels or less and a fixed taksbar (dock on a Mac) we suggest to set your taskbar to auto-hide or run the game in fullscreen mode, otherwise some game screens will have missing info.
- Fixed problems with low overall ratings (stars) when using the new relative rating system
- The game now attempts to automatically import ballpark export data files when creating a new game. These files have to be named properly, i.e. "Fenway Park.prk" and located in the "\ballparks" folder inside the OOTP 15 data folder (i.e. \My Documents\ Out of the Park Developments\OOTP Baseball 15\".
- Fixed visibility of some league setting options, i.e. the position player fatigue and the option to set a fee for players purchased (for independent leagues, league setup financial tab)
- Added the option to unretire uniform numbers
- You can now manually change facial hair for players/coaches/managers even if facial hair is disabled for team or saved game
- Added button to Add-Ons dialog to remove files from the Add-Ons downloads folder
- Fixed various other reported bugs & some rare crashes
- Fixed various issues with the default roster sets

If you are experiencing random crashes (which usually happens because of some sort of system conflict - make sure you update your graphics card driver), please file a support ticket here: OOTP Developments - Kayako eSupport Help Desk Software

Unfortunately, we made a mistake with the minimum system requirements of the Mac. If you run Mac OSX 10.5.8 or earlier, you will not get OOTP 15 to work. You need at least Mac OSX 10.6. Please file a support ticket and ask for a refund if this concerns you.

Alright, apart from these issues, this release was brilliant and people really love the game. We are very proud!

Cheers,
Markus

Déjà Bru · 04-19-2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Alright, apart from these issues, this release was brilliant and people really love the game. We are very proud!

As you should be. Good job, guys.

BaseballLife322 · 04-19-2014, 02:56 PM

Something I was wondering, when I first started OOTP it said the following minimum system requirements for this setup were not met screenheight 768" but it never switched me to full screen mode... So I'm not sure what that means, Maybe I had my laptop on the wrong settings?(I'm not really a computer person, so I'd need some advice to even know my vertical resolution)

besides for that, love the game. don't really see too many other problems.. and i LOVE the international leagues.

Germaniac · 04-19-2014, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Déjà Bru

As you should be. Good job, guys.

From my first impressions ... absolutely

tcblcommish · 04-19-2014, 02:59 PM

Should be very proud. This game is so good and just keeps getting better. Congrats on a great release!

Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

The Yurpman · 04-19-2014, 03:01 PM

Sucks about the Mac problem. Luckily I can still play the game on my PC. Your technical team was very helpful and got back to my ticket very quick. Just turns out nothing can be done, which is fine because I have a PC that it works great on.

Awesome game, you guys are the best.

Donevyn · 04-19-2014, 03:30 PM

Great job as 'usual' folks. You spoil us each year!

BradC · 04-19-2014, 07:16 PM

As I mentioned to Gary in tech support: If you are on a Mac and can get 10.6 on your computer, you'll have the Mac App Store and can update to 10.9, Mavericks, for free.

Of course, yes, if you get 10.6 installed then you can run OOTP anyway, but just in case people aren't aware that Mavericks is free.

brettrankin · 04-19-2014, 09:57 PM

Hi Everyone,

I am not seeing the PRK files in the ballpark folder after installing the 2014AllInOne Mod. Any chance this gets fixed with the first patch? Or is this a separate issue related to my install of the Mod? Is anyone else having this issue?

pstrickert · 04-19-2014, 10:05 PM

Fixed in patch 1.

nedyken · 04-19-2014, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BradC

As I mentioned to Gary in tech support: If you are on a Mac and can get 10.6 on your computer, you'll have the Mac App Store and can update to 10.9, Mavericks, for free.

Of course, yes, if you get 10.6 installed then you can run OOTP anyway, but just in case people aren't aware that Mavericks is free.

Woah. I had no idea. I had 10.5 forever, but eventually bought an upgrade disc from Apple (It was only like $30 or something). Itunes wouldn't let me update unless I upgraded to 10.6... and I couldn't back up my new iphone without upgrading itunes... so i basically had no choice but to buy 10.6.

Cool to see that upgrading from 10.6 to 10.9 is free... i'm going to try it now. Wish me luck. If you never see me again, it means my hardware is fried. I blame you, Brad. :-P

falkonisback · 04-19-2014, 10:42 PM

Seriously...Patch #1 one day after the official release? THAT'S what I call customer support and dedication!!! Markus is the man!!!!

curt · 04-20-2014, 12:39 AM

If I exit half way through a game and restart it later, I CTD. Only happens when a game is partially played. I have played at least 6 complete games, no problems with complete games.

Markus Heinsohn · 04-20-2014, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by curt

If I exit half way through a game and restart it later, I CTD. Only happens when a game is partially played. I have played at least 6 complete games, no problems with complete games.

That's fixed in the patch.

dodger300 · 04-20-2014, 04:45 AM

I keep seeing relief pitchers getting player of game just because they pitch a inning or two without giving up a hit. Once relief pitcher on losing team was POG despite batter from winning team going 3 for 4 with homerun and 3 rbi's.

risp2out · 04-20-2014, 09:22 AM

Yes. PotG seems to be out of whack. Last night a relief pitcher from the losing team got PotG over a guy who went 2-4, HR, 4 RBIs from the winning team. The relief pitcher didn't do anything exceptional--no striking out the side or anything--so it does seem off-kilter. Thanks for looking into it.

Grafton19 · 04-20-2014, 10:25 AM

Would we be better off starting new game after patch?

haveband · 04-20-2014, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Grafton19

Would we be better off starting new game after patch?

If you're playing with MLB rosters I definitely would.

Grafton19 · 04-20-2014, 10:56 AM

That is what I thought, so I will just toy with game til patch. Finding a lot of cool things along the way also

Thundercrack · 04-20-2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Grafton19

Would we be better off starting new game after patch?

yes, regardless of your league. Some of the record keeping in the index is messed up.

04-19-2014, 03:30 PM	#7
Donevyn Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UP, WA Posts: 360	Great job as 'usual' folks. You spoil us each year! Last edited by Donevyn; 04-20-2014 at 10:57 AM.

04-19-2014, 09:57 PM	#9
brettrankin Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 71	PRK Files Not Found Hi Everyone, I am not seeing the PRK files in the ballpark folder after installing the 2014AllInOne Mod. Any chance this gets fixed with the first patch? Or is this a separate issue related to my install of the Mod? Is anyone else having this issue?

04-19-2014, 11:17 AM	#1
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,805	Status Update on Patch #1 (due Monday, April 21st) Hey guys, we have been very busy going through reported problems and have fixed most of them already. Here is the current changelist for patch #1, which we will release on Monday: - Fixed missing OSA scouting reports when starting a Standard Game from the main screen (this resulted in messed up top prospects list as well) - The minimum screen resolution before the game automatically switches to fullscreen mode was reduced to 680 (from 700). Please keep in mind that OOTP 15 was designed for a minimum vertical window reolution of 768 pixels, so for users with screen resolutions of 768 vertical pixels or less and a fixed taksbar (dock on a Mac) we suggest to set your taskbar to auto-hide or run the game in fullscreen mode, otherwise some game screens will have missing info. - Fixed problems with low overall ratings (stars) when using the new relative rating system - The game now attempts to automatically import ballpark export data files when creating a new game. These files have to be named properly, i.e. "Fenway Park.prk" and located in the "\ballparks" folder inside the OOTP 15 data folder (i.e. \My Documents\ Out of the Park Developments\OOTP Baseball 15\". - Fixed visibility of some league setting options, i.e. the position player fatigue and the option to set a fee for players purchased (for independent leagues, league setup financial tab) - Added the option to unretire uniform numbers - You can now manually change facial hair for players/coaches/managers even if facial hair is disabled for team or saved game - Added button to Add-Ons dialog to remove files from the Add-Ons downloads folder - Fixed various other reported bugs & some rare crashes - Fixed various issues with the default roster sets If you are experiencing random crashes (which usually happens because of some sort of system conflict - make sure you update your graphics card driver), please file a support ticket here: OOTP Developments - Kayako eSupport Help Desk Software Unfortunately, we made a mistake with the minimum system requirements of the Mac. If you run Mac OSX 10.5.8 or earlier, you will not get OOTP 15 to work. You need at least Mac OSX 10.6. Please file a support ticket and ask for a refund if this concerns you. Alright, apart from these issues, this release was brilliant and people really love the game. We are very proud! Cheers, Markus __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android Last edited by Andreas Raht; 04-19-2014 at 11:45 AM.

04-19-2014, 02:56 PM	#3
BaseballLife322 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 199	Something I was wondering, when I first started OOTP it said the following minimum system requirements for this setup were not met screenheight 768" but it never switched me to full screen mode... So I'm not sure what that means, Maybe I had my laptop on the wrong settings?(I'm not really a computer person, so I'd need some advice to even know my vertical resolution) besides for that, love the game. don't really see too many other problems.. and i LOVE the international leagues.

04-19-2014, 02:59 PM	#5
tcblcommish Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 3,439	Should be very proud. This game is so good and just keeps getting better. Congrats on a great release! Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

04-19-2014, 03:01 PM	#6
The Yurpman Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 320	Sucks about the Mac problem. Luckily I can still play the game on my PC. Your technical team was very helpful and got back to my ticket very quick. Just turns out nothing can be done, which is fine because I have a PC that it works great on. Awesome game, you guys are the best.

04-19-2014, 07:16 PM	#8
BradC All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: northern CA Posts: 1,874	As I mentioned to Gary in tech support: If you are on a Mac and can get 10.6 on your computer, you'll have the Mac App Store and can update to 10.9, Mavericks, for free. Of course, yes, if you get 10.6 installed then you can run OOTP anyway, but just in case people aren't aware that Mavericks is free.

04-19-2014, 10:05 PM	#10
pstrickert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 16,441	Fixed in patch 1.

04-19-2014, 10:42 PM	#12
falkonisback All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana Posts: 869	Seriously...Patch #1 one day after the official release? THAT'S what I call customer support and dedication!!! Markus is the man!!!!

04-20-2014, 12:39 AM	#13
curt Major Leagues Join Date: May 2013 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 469	If I exit half way through a game and restart it later, I CTD. Only happens when a game is partially played. I have played at least 6 complete games, no problems with complete games.

04-20-2014, 04:45 AM	#15
dodger300 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 268	I keep seeing relief pitchers getting player of game just because they pitch a inning or two without giving up a hit. Once relief pitcher on losing team was POG despite batter from winning team going 3 for 4 with homerun and 3 rbi's.

04-20-2014, 09:22 AM	#16
risp2out All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 648	Yes. PotG seems to be out of whack. Last night a relief pitcher from the losing team got PotG over a guy who went 2-4, HR, 4 RBIs from the winning team. The relief pitcher didn't do anything exceptional--no striking out the side or anything--so it does seem off-kilter. Thanks for looking into it.

04-20-2014, 10:25 AM	#17
Grafton19 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 470	Would we be better off starting new game after patch?

04-20-2014, 10:56 AM	#19
Grafton19 Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 470	That is what I thought, so I will just toy with game til patch. Finding a lot of cool things along the way also