OOTPB Final Patch Redux

[battists]

Hello again, everyone!

We're pleased to announce the release of the final patch for Out of the Park Baseball 2007! This will be the final patch for OOTPB 2007, as we'll be moving into development phase for the next version of the game, OOTP 9. There's a ton of stuff in this patch, including some small new features and a fix for the dreaded "black triangles of doom" in FaceGen. See below for details on what has been changed!

The version of your game after installing should be 2.0.3.68.

Downloading just the Patch
The patch files are cumulative. You can install the patch file over any previous version of OOTPB 2007. You can download just the patch files using these links:

PC, Patch 4 only (Mirror 1) : http://ootpdevfiles.com/ootp/ootpb2007_patch_203.exe
PC, Patch 4 only (Mirror 2) : http://mirror1.ootpdevelopments.com/..._patch_203.exe
Mac, Patch 4 only (Mirror 1): http://ootpdevfiles.com/ootp/ootpb2007_patch_203.dmg
Mac, Patch 4 only (Mirror 2): http://mirror1.ootpdevelopments.com/..._patch_203.dmg

Downloading the Full Install
You can download the full install files below. If you want to use the full install in lieu of the patch this weekend, simply back up your files, uninstall OOTPB 2007, and reinstall a full copy from the links below. If you install the game using this version, there is no need to patch afterwards:

PC, full install (Mirror 1): http://ootpdevfiles.com/ootp/ootpb2007setup.exe (PC - Full setup)
PC, full install (Mirror 2): http://mirror1.ootpdevelopments.com/...b2007setup.exe (PC - Full setup)

For the Mac full install, download the 2.0.1 version, and then apply Patch 4 above. You can get the full 2.0.1 version here:

Mac, 2.0.1 full install (Mirror 1): http://ootpdevfiles.com/ootp/ootpb2007setup.dmg
Mac, 2.0.1 full install (Mirror 2): http://mirror1.ootpdevelopments.com/...b2007setup.dmg

Data Safety!
I'll never get tired of preaching about this, but any time you install a new version of the software, there is always some risk of problems. If your OOTP leagues are important to you, please be sure to fully back up your league files prior to patching. Just zip up the whole .lg directory. Hang onto those backups for at least a few days after you've patched, just in case the worst happens.

Patch Timing
Consider the best time to upgrade. While this patch can be applied at any time in your OOTP league, it may make the most sense to apply this change during the offseason. Review the change list below for more information on what has changed.

If you participate in an online league, please coordinate patching with your commissioner.

OOTP 2007 2.0.3.267 (Patch 3) Changes

Additions/Tweaks
- TT #2248 Adjusted trade AI so that trades would not include players of the same age so frequently, increasing the likelihood of "veteran for prospect" style deals
- TT #2344 Implemented solution to estimate missing caught stealing data in historical simulations
- TT #3158 Boosted speed and steal ratings when converting OOTP 6.5 games
- TT #3296 Improved AI logic to reduce likelihood that teams would draft a player and then soon after release them, particularly for high draft picks
- TT #3304 Added the ability for a commissioner to remove a player's right to refuse assignment
- TT #3439 Reduced talent levels in feeder leagues to prevent overpowered feeder leagues
- TT #3582 Reduced the value players place on contract incentives, to help reduce the likelihood of unfair incentives swaying player contract decisions
- TT #3595 Alphabetized the manager list by last name in the "Select Manager" dialog box for online leagues
- TT #3678 Tweaked suicide squeeze AI to reduce chance of computer using a suicide squeeze with two outs
- TT #3742 Increased maximum DFA and Waiver time to 30 days
- TT #3752 Tweaked strategy settings so that strategies will be set to "middle" when no coaches are being used
- TT #3753 Increased frequency of injuries to pitchers, since distribution of injuries between pitchers and position players was off
- TT #3758 Players dragged to the lineup will now automatically be assigned to the position they are in in the depth chart. For example, if you have a 2B playing SS in your depth chart, when you drag him to the lineup, the computer will realize you want him to play SS.
- TT #3773 Added the ability to copy and paste depth charts (in prior versions, you could only copy and paste lineups)
- TT #3824 Tweaked the formulae used to determine player expected roles to generate more realistic player expectations, especially for bullpen/closers
- TT #3836 Added the ability to make imported historical players draft-eligible
- TT #3845 Made it harder for position players to become good catchers
- TT #3873 Tweaked relationship between morale and expectation, to give more realistic values, particularly when a minor league is performing poorly but still thinks he should be in the majors
- Young players no longer get upset when demoted from one minor league level to a lower one
- Made players expenses & staff expenses editable in the team options
- Before the playoffs start, every team is now forced to cut down its roster to the regular size
- Tweaked age of high school draft entries

Fixes
- TT #129 Resolved rare issue where contact ratings/potential ratings would reverse during player creation
- TT #336 Fixed scouting e-mails that did not have player hyperlinks
- TT #399 Fixed issue when adding a template to already existing universe. Years now display as year numbers instead of 0 or 1
- TT #469 Fixed rare error where Scores/Schedule page shows "1st January 50" when that is not the correct date
- TT #1942 Fixed text overrun in the 'Functions' section of 'League Setup' (Mac)
- TT #2041 Fixed online issue wherein, after a Mac user runs a sim for an online league, PC users who download the league file are seeing HTML logs, such as the league transactions and draft logs, generating and displaying improperly
- TT #2214 Corrected spelling error in freak accident news message
- TT #2677 Fixed issue where coach FaceGen images were never African American
- TT #2678 Fixed issue where all coaches were assigned the "African" ethnicity
- TT #2690 Fixed issue where, when using ghost players, AI plays position players every game, resulting in exhausted players
- TT #2853 Resolved "black triangles" that marked FaceGen images on machines running certain integrated video cards
- TT #2912 Fixed issue where teams would pay coaches huge sums of money when adding minor leagues to historical sims
- TT #2936 Adjusted beard frequencies when opening a 2006 league in 2007 (instead of using convert option)
- TT #2992 Fixed reproducible crash when navigating directories to find master.csv in historical league
- TT #3019 Fixed issue in league news articles where league name would be missing on occasion
- TT #3024 Fixed issue where player salary HTML report would not be generated, even when all reports were selected
- TT #3035 Fixed sporadic crash that occurred when replacing an injured pitcher
- TT #3145, 3550 Fixed issue where players who turn into coaches receive completely different FaceGen image
- TT #3180 Fixed issue where game fails to remember when you manually add or remove a Hall of Famer from the Retired Players screen
- TT #3187 Fixed issue where manager's score is in error in years that the player is fired from the team
- TT #3194, 3403 Fixed issue where draft picks for free agent compensation are not being transferred
- TT #3205 Fixed issue where adding feeder leagues after universe creation causes multiple inaugural drafts
- TT #3222 Fixed issue where Rule 5 draft doesn't take place until 2007 in historical leagues
- TT #3232 Fixed issue where teams are not shown in the correct order in player history after a trade
- TT #3306, 3633 Fixed issue where "Check for updates" links to a page that isn't accurate
- TT #3318 Fixed numerous issues specific to this league setup: historical setup, release all real players, filling all rosters with fictional players, and then simming through history
- TT #3364 Fixed issue where "Money left for contract extensions" was erroneously reset after you sign a player
- TT #3368 Fixed issue where only backgrounds display in FaceGen in some situations
- TT #3400, 3615 Fixed issue where injured players start games, and are only replaced when they are due to bat
- TT #3425 Fixed issue where assigning a player to the appropriate league level after a trade reduces their morale
- TT #3444 Fixed sporadic stat scope issue where all stats were included when Major League Only was selected, and 0 was displayed when Minor League was selected
- TT #3462 Fixed very rare crash in specific OOTP 6.5 converted league
- TT #3494 Fixed issue where, when manually entering a player salary in the player editor, "Salary in Year #" text boxes are not visible until a "Contract Length in Years" is selected
- TT #3534 Fixed issue in human-only online leagues where AI prevented trades of players with expiring contracts
- TT #3543 Fixed news article error where the opposing manager offered congratulations to the wrong team
- TT #3546 Fixed issue where player salary report doesn't match player salaries correctly, when a financial coefficient is in use
- TT #3565 Fixed rare historical league crash related to interleague play
- TT #3569 Fixed issue where foreign players are being signed in leagues with no foreigners allowed
- TT #3571 Removed invalid Filter option, "Recovery"
- TT #3579 Fixed issue where you cannot remove leaderboard appearances and player history, for example when you wish to totally clear out history for a player
- TT #3583 Fixed issue where historical import leaderboards only show leaders dating back to last change in location
- TT #3584 Fixed historical issues related to Houston Colt .45's city and nickname
- TT #3589 Fixed issue where you are unable to continue when pitcher injured on final play of game
- TT #3598 Fixed issue where historical leagues run from a template don't run the Rule 5 draft
- TT #3599 Fixed issue where you could not change DFA length if the 40-man roster is disabled
- TT #3602 Fixed issue where a catcher who caught a runner stealing was credited with a CS
- TT #3610 Fixed issue where promoting a player increase their uniform number
- TT #3611 Fixed rare issue where new fictional leagues would have generic team cities such as "Team 1", etc.
- TT #3612 Fixed issue where expiring contracts were not factored into money available for extensions
- TT #3614 Fixed issue where unretired players' stats are doubled
- TT #3621 Fixed in-game issue where runner's name was excluded from play-by-play in certain circumstances
- TT #3622 Fixed issue with inning ending and game log text showing the wrong score
- TT #3629 Fixed issue where the team color dialog box is not available if FaceGen is disabled
- TT #3631 Fixed issue where old, retired players are discovered by scouts
- TT #3641 Fixed issue where deleting leagues and then adding new ones causes instability in the save game
- TT #3644 Fixed issue in online leagues, wherein the manager option "minor league lineups, depth charts, pitching staffs" does not "stick" between sims
- TT #3658 Fixed issues to allow teams in defecits to complete trades within reasonable limits
- TT #3660 Fixed issue with draft, where right-clicking on a player name in the draft log allowed you to draft a previously drafted player
- TT #3670 Fixed issue where human teams with full active and 40-man rosters could draft players in the Rule 5
- TT #3671 Fixed issue where players selected in the Rule 5 draft are placed in the minor leagues and are not required to be kept on the active roster
- TT #3675 Fixed reproducible crash when attemtping to add more than one league to an existing league
- TT #3679 Fixed issue where hitting streaks incorrectly end when all plate appearances end in walks
- TT #3682 Fixed issue in play-by-play where wrong player is named sliding into third during a double with two men on
- TT #3683 Fixed issue where asking AI to set up minors would result in minor league players disappearing
- TT #3685 Fixed issue in online leagues where withdraws contract offers return after sim
- TT #3690 Fixed issue where league history draft report lists total # of players drafted when just pitchers or batters are selected
- TT #3696 Fixed crash when adding a second historical league via the League Wizard
- TT #3698, 3771 Fixed issue where perfect games lasting longer than 9 innings are only scored as "no hitters"
- TT #3708 Fixed issue where changing amateur draft reveal date before preseason causes two draft pools to be created
- TT #3711 Fixed issue where AI owners refuse to allow a contract offer even though plenty of money is available for contract extensions
- TT #3712 Fixed issue where first year of a contract could not exceed $21 million
- TT #3713 Fixed issue where protected Type A FA compensation picks still generate mail as though they were lost
- TT #3716 Fixed data dump issue where Team_Record export file confuses GB with division and wild card leaders
- TT #3719 Fixed issue in historicals where players on reserve roster had incorrectly high AvoidK ratings
- TT #3721 Fixed several issues in commissioner portal autoplay, related to DFA releases (see http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...d.php?t=150016 for more detail)
- TT #3724 Fixed issue with delay in Quit option when you are on the Edit Schedule page
- TT #3727 Fixed sporadic issue with filters disappearing in Pitching Staff screen
- TT #3757 Fixed issue where no news story was generated for manual Hall of Fame inductions
- TT #3766 Fixed issue where automator includes all box scores and game logs even when "Only Include from the Last X Days" setting is set to something other than 0
- TT #3769 Fixed issue where players with very few IP/AB could make All Star game
- TT #3772 Fixed issue where feeder league players were not included on Draft Pool Report
- TT #3777 Fixed issues in online leagues where contract offers would disappear, and "available $" would reappear
- TT #3780 Fixed issue where pinch running for a pinch hitter would cause the game log to repeat the display of the pinch hitter and omit mention of the pinch runner
- TT #3782 Fixed issue where manager history and accomplishment pages display the relocated team names, not the team names at the time of the record
- TT #3783 Fixed issue where players would accept unbalanced contracts from the AI (like $5 mil/$5 mil/$380K), but human owners won't allow such contracts
- TT #3789 Fixed issue in online leagues where a player claimed off waivers wouldn't go to new team
- TT #3790 Fixed rare crash on Mac when creating a new world
- TT #3794 Fixed issue where "scout nation" was available with hidden players turned off
- TT #3798 Fixed issue where teams with defecits cannot receive cash in trades if it doesn't eliminate their defecit
- TT #3802 Fixed issue when editing accomplishments, where the correct team name is not referenced when a team has relocated
- TT #3803 Fixed issue in play-by-play where ball thrown to third base erroneously references the runner at second
- TT #3809 Fixed sporadic issues with trade block and waiver wire reports not displaying player statistics
- TT #3810 Fixed issue where minor leaguers on the 40-man roster appear on the Possible Free Agents screen
- TT #3813 Fixed issue where scouting foreign countries can result in active player contracts being released, due to recycled player IDs
- TT #3819 Fixed issue where contract extensions still exist after being removed via the editor
- TT #3820 Fixed issue with retired staff getting paid for an extra year
- TT #3821 Fixed issue where outfielder waves off another outfielder on a play that he has to dive for
- TT #3823 Fixed issue where AI causes AL and NL teams to play in second round of playoffs
- TT #3825 Fixed issue where players who are due to retire request an extension
- TT #3828 Fixed issue where players cannot be promoted to active roster from the action menu during roster expansion
- TT #3848 Fixed issues where daily running of "Demote/Release Players with DFA time..." process causes players to be released prematurely
- TT #3849 Fixed issue where major league contract extensions signed by minor league players are erased at the start of the offseason
- TT #3850 Fixed crash with ERROR: 0001: Unable to open screen mode error
- TT #3852 Fixed issue when adding a logo to a team with illegal characters in the team name (prevented use of illegal characters in team names going forward)
- TT #3855 Fixed issue where database info screen counts deleted leagues
- TT #3856 Fixed issue where human manager defensive substitutions were not noted on box score
- TT #3859 Fixed issue where fielding stats don't display when "All Batters" is selected
- TT #3860 Fixed issue in online league where fictional AI coaches erroneously appear in the history
- TT #3861 Fixed issue where players whose pitching ratings are set near the maximum experience poor performance
- TT #3867 Fixed issue where pitchers were cold after a rain delay
- TT #3868 Fixed issue where a major league scout appointed to a minor league position does not stop his major league task
- TT #3870 Fixed issue where moving trade deadline back during the season extends the trade ban into the next season
- TT #3875 Fixed issue in play-by-play where the game was announced to be over in the bottom of the ninth after the tying run came to the plate and third out was made at third base after the runner on second scored (how's that for obscure?)
- TT #3881 Fixed typo in 400th HR story
- TT #3886 Fixed issues with PCL League Structure included with the game
- Fixed problems with unretiring players
- Fixed problem where Rule 5 draft could not proceed if team had full 40-man

[statman]

great news, lets play ball

[theasfl]

what he said

[mgom27]

Then why are you starting to work on the 09 version when the 08 version isn't out yet?
But good Patch.

[brad836]

Hello,
Long time reader first time poster here. Yea, I downloaded the full install on Saturday to upgrade to the new version. Ahhhhh yea, then I just downloaded the new patch to 2.0.3.68. Yea, I can just install that right?

[battists]

Originally Posted by brad836

Hello,
Long time reader first time poster here. Yea, I downloaded the full install on Saturday to upgrade to the new version. Ahhhhh yea, then I just downloaded the new patch to 2.0.3.68. Yea, I can just install that right?

Yes, that should work fine.

Mgom, OOTP 8 will be a completely separate game, not a patch. Just FYI.

[Nukester]

Cool. Thanks, and good luck on the new version !

[akw4572]

Thanks, appreciate it.

[1998 Yankees]

Hallelujah. Thank you very much.

[battists]

And, courtesy of my talented wife, and with kudos for the idea to the gentleman who did it in the earlier thread (whose name I forgot)...

[Oxydizer]

Now thats one happy kitty!

[DarkMan Lives]

Thank you! Looking like a sick day tomorrow!

[kcroyalgm]

Thanks!
This isn't stickied?
Duh!

[Base Stealer]

Thank you, thank you , thank you!!
The only thing i have to say is that you have the bad habit of making the patch available exactly when i have to go to work....
This will make my return home sweeter....

[Baldric]

Is it just me, or does the patch still have issues with the registry (2.0.68 instead of 2.0.3.68) This only comes up after you hit the Setup button. On the initial screen it reads correctly.

[Tony M]

Originally Posted by Baldric

Is it just me, or does the patch still have issues with the registry (2.0.68 instead of 2.0.3.68) This only comes up after you hit the Setup button. On the initial screen it reads correctly.

Haven't checked it out yet, but my guess is that this won't be a problem if this is the case. There's not likely to be any more patches to this version, and the version number for OOTP9 is likely to be either 3. something or 9. something so will automatically be higher than the value in the registry.

[Baldric]

The problem is it won't install as is, for it to work, I'll have to edit the registry. (as before)

[Tony M]

Originally Posted by Baldric

The problem is it won't install as is, for it to work, I'll have to edit the registry. (as before)

Hmm. I had the problem with the original patch 3, and didn't alter anything and patch 4 installed without a hitch. The version in my registry now says 2.0.68

[SMFXR01]

Originally Posted by Baldric

Is it just me, or does the patch still have issues with the registry (2.0.68 instead of 2.0.3.68) This only comes up after you hit the Setup button. On the initial screen it reads correctly.

This is true...
Registry value is 2.0.68
(which is the verson that the OOTP patcher states as well)

Version on the initial screen is 2.0.3.68

But as the man from Buckingham says this is possibly irrelevant as OOTP9
should be a totally different version range.

[Gerry58]

Originally Posted by Baldric

The problem is it won't install as is, for it to work, I'll have to edit the registry. (as before)

Please, somebody delete this post before Battists read it!!