*** PATCH 4.2b announcement ***

Markus Heinsohn · 11-26-2002, 06:16 AM

Yep... there will be another patch, version 4.2b

Here is a list of the fixes. Please, if you know any other password issues, let me know!

- Finally resolved all password issues in online league mode.

Team passwords allows (if set):
- Access to all team screens. The roster main screen may be accessed without the password.
- Show team offers in free agent period.
- Make contract offers during free agent period, and export offers.

Commish password allows (if set):
- Everything that is allowed by the team password.
- Simming/playing games in the league schedule screen.
- Proceeding rounds during free agent and coaches signing period.
- Access to the draft main screen. (The predraft screen is now accessible for everybody, so
that the rookies report can be accessed.
- Access to the league setup screen
- Access to certain functions in the online league options screen
- Making contract extention offers

Once the commish password has been entered, the game will no longer ask for passwords as long as the
league/game is open!

- Withdrawing offers now transfer along with contract offers when importing/exporting offers during FA period in online league mode.
- Player history now includes more trade info (who was involved).
- Fixed a rare bug that sometimes caused a huge negative amount of cash for teams that qualified for revenue sharing.

Cheers!
Markus

Henry · 11-26-2002, 07:43 AM

Unbelievable !!

Thanks Markus, and please don't ever change !!

Henry

Joe Canadian · 11-26-2002, 08:58 AM

Sounds great... to add to the "Player History" feature, is it possible for it to be a bit more organized. Something like a bullet format would be great, as currently it all runs together and can be a bit hard to read. Even doing it by year, with bullets would be a great addition.

PS - I'm assuming this will be the last patch for OOTP 4, as you probably need to start concentrating on OOTP 5.

Cole · 11-26-2002, 10:13 AM

Can you make the requirements to appear on the retired players list smaller... either that, or just make them editable? It may be too much to ask ... but I (and probably some other too) would really appreciate that.

Oh yeah, and the amount of at bats/innings pitched necessary to be on the all time leaderboard should be editable too!!

Sorry for being so demanding .. those are just two of the things that are really bugging me about the game right now ....

Cheers.

slackmeisterPA · 11-26-2002, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Markus Heinsohn
- Player history now includes more trade info (who was involved).

Excellent. Will this new feature of changing player history update players already in the game who have been traded? Also I am certainly for the reorganizing of the Player History paragraph.

D Love · 11-26-2002, 10:44 AM

Could you add graphics to this patch as well?

Grypht · 11-26-2002, 11:10 AM

These changes will make life as a commish much easier!!! I appreciate it!

Scott Vibert · 11-26-2002, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Joe Canadian
PS - I'm assuming this will be the last patch for OOTP 4, as you probably need to start concentrating on OOTP 5.

Who says he hasn't already started working on OOTP5 yet...

Cooleyvol · 11-26-2002, 12:12 PM

UNBELIEVABLE!!

Thanks, Markus for taking care of us!!

--I hope all you guys realize that customer service like this is UNHEARD of!!

How lucky we are to have found this game!

Go Tribe · 11-26-2002, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cooleyvol
UNBELIEVABLE!!

Thanks, Markus for taking care of us!!

--I hope all you guys realize that customer service like this is UNHEARD of!!

How lucky we are to have found this game!

We are lucky to have this kind of support however I don't think it's unheard of. Pretty sure that Pure Sim and Championship Manager are doing the same thing.

Irrelevant Dude · 11-26-2002, 12:28 PM

Thanks for your continued dedication to giving us the best baseball sim possible.

If only Infogrames had the same philosophy... I have a feeling us Season Ticket Baseball users are going to be waiting another month for this new update. On the bright side, I don't think you'll hear much complaining when we all have to switch over to OOTP next year!

JWay · 11-26-2002, 12:36 PM

Yes fixing the revenue sharing WOOOHOOO!!!!!!!!!!

fantom1979 · 11-26-2002, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CubsFanCuddy
Thanks for your continued dedication to giving us the best baseball sim possible.

If only Infogrames had the same philosophy... I have a feeling us Season Ticket Baseball users are going to be waiting another month for this new update. On the bright side, I don't think you'll hear much complaining when we all have to switch over to OOTP next year!

There is no doubt that i will be buying OOTP 5 next year. I might not ever buy another Infograms game. Between RC Tycoon 2, UT 2003, and the patch problems with STB 2003 I have had enough of them. Thanks alot Markus for your hard work.

Batter UP · 11-26-2002, 01:39 PM

classic! thanks!

Markus Heinsohn · 11-26-2002, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by D Love
Could you add graphics to this patch as well?

huh?

bigphesta · 11-26-2002, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Markus Heinsohn

- Player history now includes more trade info (who was involved).

So I won't have to edit this info like I've been doing? See Cecil Cooper for an example of what I mean. The processing of trades was easy, manually updating each players history got long and boring!

bigphesta · 11-27-2002, 02:06 AM

In addition to trades, any chance you could also put in the player's history file the contract extensions they've signed? That would be great too! Keep it up Markus!

D Love · 11-27-2002, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Markus Heinsohn
huh?

Just a joke, in light of the requests that started to come in.... I guess I won't quit my day job.

CDL Commish · 11-27-2002, 04:15 PM

Is there anyway besides changing the display settings to include a fix for the scroller problem that many people now inherited with the 4.2a patch? For some people that patch fixed the problem while for others they just started having the problem. Unfortunately I'm one of those people!! ;(

Either way, thanks for another outstanding patch and I can't wait until OOTP5!

sox9418 · 11-27-2002, 05:02 PM

I actually had that problem and updating the video driver on my system resolved it. Could be a driver issue for you.

Just my $.02

11-26-2002, 06:16 AM	#1
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,805	* PATCH 4.2b announcement * Yep... there will be another patch, version 4.2b Here is a list of the fixes. Please, if you know any other password issues, let me know! - Finally resolved all password issues in online league mode. Team passwords allows (if set): - Access to all team screens. The roster main screen may be accessed without the password. - Show team offers in free agent period. - Make contract offers during free agent period, and export offers. Commish password allows (if set): - Everything that is allowed by the team password. - Simming/playing games in the league schedule screen. - Proceeding rounds during free agent and coaches signing period. - Access to the draft main screen. (The predraft screen is now accessible for everybody, so that the rookies report can be accessed. - Access to the league setup screen - Access to certain functions in the online league options screen - Making contract extention offers Once the commish password has been entered, the game will no longer ask for passwords as long as the league/game is open! - Withdrawing offers now transfer along with contract offers when importing/exporting offers during FA period in online league mode. - Player history now includes more trade info (who was involved). - Fixed a rare bug that sometimes caused a huge negative amount of cash for teams that qualified for revenue sharing. Cheers! Markus

11-26-2002, 08:58 AM	#3
Joe Canadian All Star Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 1,296	Sounds great... to add to the "Player History" feature, is it possible for it to be a bit more organized. Something like a bullet format would be great, as currently it all runs together and can be a bit hard to read. Even doing it by year, with bullets would be a great addition. PS - I'm assuming this will be the last patch for OOTP 4, as you probably need to start concentrating on OOTP 5. __________________ My Twitter \| My Blog \| My Music Fan of the Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, IceCaps, Lakers, and Broncos.

11-26-2002, 11:10 AM	#7
Grypht Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 58	Thank you Markus! These changes will make life as a commish much easier!!! I appreciate it!

11-27-2002, 04:15 PM	#19
CDL Commish Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 140	Is there anyway besides changing the display settings to include a fix for the scroller problem that many people now inherited with the 4.2a patch? For some people that patch fixed the problem while for others they just started having the problem. Unfortunately I'm one of those people!! ;( Either way, thanks for another outstanding patch and I can't wait until OOTP5! __________________ Matt Skutley CDL Commish \| Brewers GM TBA!!!!!!\| Braves GM

11-26-2002, 07:43 AM	#2
Henry Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 6,498	Unbelievable !! Thanks Markus, and please don't ever change !! Henry

11-26-2002, 10:13 AM	#4
Cole Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick Posts: 2,685	Can you make the requirements to appear on the retired players list smaller... either that, or just make them editable? It may be too much to ask ... but I (and probably some other too) would really appreciate that. Oh yeah, and the amount of at bats/innings pitched necessary to be on the all time leaderboard should be editable too!! Sorry for being so demanding .. those are just two of the things that are really bugging me about the game right now .... Cheers.

11-26-2002, 10:44 AM	#6
D Love All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 904	Could you add graphics to this patch as well?

11-26-2002, 12:12 PM	#9
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	UNBELIEVABLE!! Thanks, Markus for taking care of us!! --I hope all you guys realize that customer service like this is UNHEARD of!! How lucky we are to have found this game!

11-26-2002, 12:28 PM	#11
Irrelevant Dude Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bourbonnais, IL Posts: 274	Thanks for your continued dedication to giving us the best baseball sim possible. If only Infogrames had the same philosophy... I have a feeling us Season Ticket Baseball users are going to be waiting another month for this new update. On the bright side, I don't think you'll hear much complaining when we all have to switch over to OOTP next year!

11-26-2002, 12:36 PM	#12
JWay Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 5,021	Yes fixing the revenue sharing WOOOHOOO!!!!!!!!!!

11-26-2002, 01:39 PM	#14
Batter UP Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 102	classic! thanks!

11-27-2002, 02:06 AM	#17
bigphesta Banned Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,366	In addition to trades, any chance you could also put in the player's history file the contract extensions they've signed? That would be great too! Keep it up Markus!

11-27-2002, 05:02 PM	#20
sox9418 Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 323	I actually had that problem and updating the video driver on my system resolved it. Could be a driver issue for you. Just my $.02