Error message if league folder is deleted

ep1213 · 04-04-2002, 06:48 AM

If you delete the league folder that the game saved while exiting OOTP4 and then open OOTP4 again the game crashes (when you try to open another league)?
In other words:

* Play ANYNAME.lg in OOTP4
* Exit OOTP4 ... program saves league
* Go to Windows Explorer and delete ANYNAME.lg folder
* Launch OOTP4 ... opens without loading a league
* When you then go to File / Open League the game gives you an error message.

I don't have the error message at hand since my OOTP4 laptop is at home.

The only fix for the problem that I found is to go back to the OOTP4 folder and create a league folder with the exact same name as the last saved league, then launch the game, change the league,etc.

I hope the explanation makes sense.

Thanks.

Killebrew · 04-04-2002, 07:13 AM

I believe as long as you have the default car2002.lg folder in the OOTP4 folder then the game should start up fine without the "name a new folder the old league name" workaround. Your suggestion is appreciated though and a very useful tip since many users (well, like me actually

) will often delete the car2002.lg folder.

ep1213 · 04-04-2002, 08:38 AM

Glad I could help.
Thank you for your suggestion, since I too deleted the default league folder.

hellfrozeover · 04-04-2002, 09:37 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Killebrew:
<strong>I believe as long as you have the default car2002.lg folder in the OOTP4 folder then the game should start up fine without the "name a new folder the old league name" workaround. Your suggestion is appreciated though and a very useful tip since many users (well, like me actually

) will often delete the car2002.lg folder.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Oh so that's why my league doesn't crash when I just go through and purge everything. I asked Scott about how it worked before, but he wasn't sure if the workaround was necessary. Guess I have my question answered now.

Killebrew · 04-04-2002, 09:54 PM

[quote]Originally posted by hellfrozeover:
<strong>
Oh so that's why my league doesn't crash when I just go through and purge everything. I asked Scott about how it worked before, but he wasn't sure if the workaround was necessary. Guess I have my question answered now.

</strong><hr></blockquote>

Yeah, this one really confused me when one day I deleted the last loaded league folder and the game worked fine, then a few days later I got the OOTP4.EXE errors from doing what I thought was exactly the same thing

. I can't recall who pointed out the importantance of the car2002.lg folder, probably IatricSB or Tiger Fan.

04-04-2002, 06:48 AM	#1
ep1213 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 20	Error message if league folder is deleted If you delete the league folder that the game saved while exiting OOTP4 and then open OOTP4 again the game crashes (when you try to open another league)? In other words: * Play ANYNAME.lg in OOTP4 * Exit OOTP4 ... program saves league * Go to Windows Explorer and delete ANYNAME.lg folder * Launch OOTP4 ... opens without loading a league * When you then go to File / Open League the game gives you an error message. I don't have the error message at hand since my OOTP4 laptop is at home. The only fix for the problem that I found is to go back to the OOTP4 folder and create a league folder with the exact same name as the last saved league, then launch the game, change the league,etc. I hope the explanation makes sense. Thanks.

04-04-2002, 07:13 AM	#2
Killebrew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,326	I believe as long as you have the default car2002.lg folder in the OOTP4 folder then the game should start up fine without the "name a new folder the old league name" workaround. Your suggestion is appreciated though and a very useful tip since many users (well, like me actually ) will often delete the car2002.lg folder. __________________ FOBL Capital City Metropolitans CDL Minnesota Twins

04-04-2002, 09:37 PM	#4
hellfrozeover All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,130	[quote]Originally posted by Killebrew: <strong>I believe as long as you have the default car2002.lg folder in the OOTP4 folder then the game should start up fine without the "name a new folder the old league name" workaround. Your suggestion is appreciated though and a very useful tip since many users (well, like me actually ) will often delete the car2002.lg folder.</strong><hr></blockquote> Oh so that's why my league doesn't crash when I just go through and purge everything. I asked Scott about how it worked before, but he wasn't sure if the workaround was necessary. Guess I have my question answered now. __________________ FBA Chicago Syndicate Former Owner: WBL Minnesota Twins 2004 - 2007 AL Central Division Champs OOL Chicago Whales 2006, 2009 UL East Champs; 2006, 2009 United League Champs IBA Lehigh Valley Diamonds 2006 Governor's Cup Champions VSLB New York Yankees 2001, 2002 AL East Division Champs ILBL Commissioner/Chicago Cubs 2002 NL Central Division Champs; 2002 National League Champs ASBL New York Yankees 2006 AL East Division Champs

04-04-2002, 09:54 PM	#5
Killebrew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,326	[quote]Originally posted by hellfrozeover: <strong> Oh so that's why my league doesn't crash when I just go through and purge everything. I asked Scott about how it worked before, but he wasn't sure if the workaround was necessary. Guess I have my question answered now. </strong><hr></blockquote> Yeah, this one really confused me when one day I deleted the last loaded league folder and the game worked fine, then a few days later I got the OOTP4.EXE errors from doing what I thought was exactly the same thing . I can't recall who pointed out the importantance of the car2002.lg folder, probably IatricSB or Tiger Fan. __________________ FOBL Capital City Metropolitans CDL Minnesota Twins

04-04-2002, 08:38 AM	#3
ep1213 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 20	Glad I could help. Thank you for your suggestion, since I too deleted the default league folder.