It's back....The Annual Settings Thread

PSUColonel · 03-20-2017, 08:04 PM

You didn't think we could go another year and another release without this baby now did you?

So far I am undecided, and using mostly all defaults to get a feel for how things operate. I've been BETA testing, but still want to reserve my judgments for a later time. Anyone else who wants to contribute can, and that's what this thread is for.

So, take it away..

Orcin · 03-20-2017, 08:09 PM

Challenge Mode... all defaults.

BeanballComin · 03-20-2017, 10:51 PM

The dark skin .. .. is dark !!
What an improvement in looks.

mbi · 03-20-2017, 11:23 PM

.395
1.3
.485
1.125

we'll see how this works

RubeBaker · 03-21-2017, 07:03 AM

This thread is almost as old as I am. LOL ;-) Seriously, I've played around with these settings for the last 5 years & I've come to the conclusion after OOTP17 and this version that the default settings work the best. Most of the statistics have turned out realistic. Not all of them will, but overall I don't think you can go wrong with the default settings.

bigsmooth · 03-21-2017, 07:06 AM

What is the "challenge mode"?

Dargone · 03-21-2017, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubeBaker

This thread is almost as old as I am. LOL ;-) Seriously, I've played around with these settings for the last 5 years & I've come to the conclusion after OOTP17 and this version that the default settings work the best. Most of the statistics have turned out realistic. Not all of them will, but overall I don't think you can go wrong with the default settings.

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Mat · 03-21-2017, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RubeBaker

This thread is almost as old as I am. LOL ;-) Seriously, I've played around with these settings for the last 5 years & I've come to the conclusion after OOTP17 and this version that the default settings work the best. Most of the statistics have turned out realistic. Not all of them will, but overall I don't think you can go wrong with the default settings.

yep

ohiodevil · 03-21-2017, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsmooth

What is the "challenge mode"?

You’re limited to options to prevent cheating.

Here is a full write up:

http://www.operationsports.com/featu...hallenge-mode/

garion333 · 03-21-2017, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BeanballComin

The dark skin .. .. is dark !!
What an improvement in looks.

This. I love it!

X3NEIZE · 03-21-2017, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbi

.395
1.3
.485
1.125

we'll see how this works

Wow, that's a bit aggressive on the aging side... won't we see a ton of 40 year olds put unrealistic numbers? I always set the aging to ~.750 and the development 1.150.... has anything changed since '17?

homerj · 03-22-2017, 04:40 AM

Posted this in an earlier thread, and a lot of people didn't seem to know. You CAN have proper restrictions on the DSL. Settings last year were also for roster limits and the like, so this information would be good here.

Last part of the world_default.xml is the "World All" region that has every country listed. Copy paste that region, edit it to:

Code:

<REGION id="81" sort_order="1390" name="DSL Qualified Players">

Then remove the nations of 4 36 79 151 202 206 229 , which is the US, Canada, and the territories.

After you edit, you can go in and just go into the database part of the settings and reload the world_default.xml file, and you'll see the new region to set for the DSL.

The region is what foreign players are determined from, so this will allow everyone except US/Canada/Territories.

I also love the fact that rehab players no longer take up a roster spot, so it should make having actual roster limits very viable as well.

koohead · 03-27-2017, 11:50 AM

This thread somehow fell to Page 7...unacceptable

andyhdz · 03-27-2017, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homerj

Posted this in an earlier thread, and a lot of people didn't seem to know. You CAN have proper restrictions on the DSL. Settings last year were also for roster limits and the like, so this information would be good here.

Last part of the world_default.xml is the "World All" region that has every country listed. Copy paste that region, edit it to:

Code:

<REGION id="81" sort_order="1390" name="DSL Qualified Players">

Then remove the nations of 4 36 79 151 202 206 229 , which is the US, Canada, and the territories.

After you edit, you can go in and just go into the database part of the settings and reload the world_default.xml file, and you'll see the new region to set for the DSL.

The region is what foreign players are determined from, so this will allow everyone except US/Canada/Territories.

I also love the fact that rehab players no longer take up a roster spot, so it should make having actual roster limits very viable as well.

ok I need clarification. If you had already started a wolrd any changes you make to the world file won't take affect unless you start a new world after the changes were done right?

Silent_Thunder · 03-27-2017, 05:51 PM

I've always gone with

.9 on agining (Doesn't change much, but helps players squeeze one or two more years out of the trail end of their careers.

120 on Talent Randomness (Adds a bit of unpredictability whituout being unreasonable

V Low Scouting Detail (Still think this is too accurate tbh)

and ratings weight 20/45/25/10, this is the big one as it makes players who outperform what they "should" be doing more valuable to the AI, which actually helps the AI I've found as some players just refuse to play at their "true" level, either over or under. I'm 90% sure its personality issues, but still.

Don't see any reason to change now.

garion333 · 03-29-2017, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orcin

Challenge Mode... all defaults.

Honestly, this is what I'm giving a go right now. I may change development speed and aging, but otherwise there's a number of things locked down in Challenge Mode.

jldante56 · 03-29-2017, 09:58 AM

.900
1.125
.900
1.125

bigsmooth · 03-29-2017, 10:02 AM

This topic isn't as lively as it use to be. What happened to The Wolf?

ButtersFTW · 03-29-2017, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbi

.395
1.3
.485
1.125

we'll see how this works

Could someone please specify for noob like me which ratings these are.

MBarrett · 03-29-2017, 10:46 AM

Default.

03-20-2017, 08:04 PM	#1
PSUColonel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 13,094	It's back....The Annual Settings Thread You didn't think we could go another year and another release without this baby now did you? So far I am undecided, and using mostly all defaults to get a feel for how things operate. I've been BETA testing, but still want to reserve my judgments for a later time. Anyone else who wants to contribute can, and that's what this thread is for. So, take it away..

03-22-2017, 04:40 AM	#12
homerj Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 183	Posted this in an earlier thread, and a lot of people didn't seem to know. You CAN have proper restrictions on the DSL. Settings last year were also for roster limits and the like, so this information would be good here. Last part of the world_default.xml is the "World All" region that has every country listed. Copy paste that region, edit it to: Code: <REGION id="81" sort_order="1390" name="DSL Qualified Players"> Then remove the nations of 4 36 79 151 202 206 229 , which is the US, Canada, and the territories. After you edit, you can go in and just go into the database part of the settings and reload the world_default.xml file, and you'll see the new region to set for the DSL. The region is what foreign players are determined from, so this will allow everyone except US/Canada/Territories. I also love the fact that rehab players no longer take up a roster spot, so it should make having actual roster limits very viable as well.

03-27-2017, 11:50 AM	#13
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03-27-2017, 05:51 PM	#15
Silent_Thunder Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 235	I've always gone with .9 on agining (Doesn't change much, but helps players squeeze one or two more years out of the trail end of their careers. 120 on Talent Randomness (Adds a bit of unpredictability whituout being unreasonable V Low Scouting Detail (Still think this is too accurate tbh) and ratings weight 20/45/25/10, this is the big one as it makes players who outperform what they "should" be doing more valuable to the AI, which actually helps the AI I've found as some players just refuse to play at their "true" level, either over or under. I'm 90% sure its personality issues, but still. Don't see any reason to change now. Last edited by Silent_Thunder; 03-27-2017 at 05:53 PM.

03-20-2017, 08:09 PM	#2
Orcin Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,847 Infractions: 1/0 (0)	Challenge Mode... all defaults.

03-20-2017, 10:51 PM	#3
BeanballComin Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 162	The dark skin .. .. is dark !! What an improvement in looks.

03-20-2017, 11:23 PM	#4
mbi Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 110	.395 1.3 .485 1.125 we'll see how this works

03-21-2017, 07:03 AM	#5
RubeBaker All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 642	This thread is almost as old as I am. LOL ;-) Seriously, I've played around with these settings for the last 5 years & I've come to the conclusion after OOTP17 and this version that the default settings work the best. Most of the statistics have turned out realistic. Not all of them will, but overall I don't think you can go wrong with the default settings.

03-21-2017, 07:06 AM	#6
bigsmooth Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 437	What is the "challenge mode"?

03-29-2017, 09:58 AM	#17
jldante56 Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 367	.900 1.125 .900 1.125

03-29-2017, 10:02 AM	#18
bigsmooth Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 437	This topic isn't as lively as it use to be. What happened to The Wolf?

03-29-2017, 10:46 AM	#20
MBarrett All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 627	Default.