Problem with modern names

Royalsusedtorule · 05-13-2012, 03:19 AM

OK, so I copied the Quest Dog modern names files into the database folder, renamed the files there original_first_names, Original_names, etc., and took Questdog off the new sets to leave them as first_names, names, etc. This was what I understood to do from the read me instructions.

However, whenever I start a new fictional games, all playeers, personnel, etc. are named Jim Unknown. I tried hitting the reimport names & ethnicities, checked the US Modern and US Historical were set at 88 and 12 in the world files and still get the Jim Unknowns.

Any experts out there have ideas about what I'm doing wrong?

The Wolf · 05-13-2012, 03:23 AM

I'm curious as to why you would want to change the name files at all. The ones that come with the game rock.

The Game · 05-13-2012, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Royalsusedtorule

OK, so I copied the Quest Dog modern names files into the database folder, renamed the files there original_first_names, Original_names, etc., and took Questdog off the new sets to leave them as first_names, names, etc. This was what I understood to do from the read me instructions.

However, whenever I start a new fictional games, all playeers, personnel, etc. are named Jim Unknown. I tried hitting the reimport names & ethnicities, checked the US Modern and US Historical were set at 88 and 12 in the world files and still get the Jim Unknowns.

Any experts out there have ideas about what I'm doing wrong?

so you have a names file that says "first_names"
or no? otherwise try deleting all Jim Unknown's. Reimport names database and create fictional players.

Thundercrack · 05-13-2012, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

I'm curious as to why you would want to change the name files at all. The ones that come with the game rock.

The ones that come with the game seem to be fine to me, but in the skydog quickstart thread he raves about the questdog names file, says its much better than the one included. I've put it into the game, haven't had much of a chance to determine how good it is though.

The Wolf · 05-13-2012, 12:04 PM

Whatever. I just don't get it. I get realistic, logical sounding names across the board in 13. What more can you ask for?

Thundercrack · 05-13-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

Whatever. I just don't get it. I get realistic, logical sounding names across the board in 13. What more can you ask for?

Pie?

Klew1986 · 05-13-2012, 04:27 PM

I had a guy in my fictional game named Rob "Matchbox" Thomas. How can it get any better than that?

Charlie Hough · 05-13-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

Whatever. I just don't get it. I get realistic, logical sounding names across the board in 13. What more can you ask for?

While The Wolf is a bit surly at times, this hints at a good overall point for people who are new to OOTP or the latest version: do yourselves a favor and try playing the game out of the box and with the mods you can install via Add-Ons Central from the intro menu.

While there are many fantastic mods available for the game and many settings you can change, I have noticed that there are a lot of people new to OOTP who are getting ideas from the forums and causing themselves far more confusion and complexity that is needed.

When you're trying to learn a new game or get up to speed with a new version, it's really not worthwhile to make it any tougher on yourself by trying to install mods and do a lot of tweaking on top of that. Start with the basics and see what you've got first.

Also, some of the mods are now obsolete with the improvements in OOTP over the past couple of versions, and some of the old threads about tweaking game settings are likewise no longer relevant.

By all means, play the game the way you want and feel free to download and install any mods you'd like. But maybe give yourself a chance to experience the game on its own terms. You might find that it already does exactly what you want.

The Game · 05-14-2012, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Thundercrack

Pie?

Pie isn't realistic to you? Felix Pie (pronounced Pe - a) Former Cub and Oriole. Along with 2 minor leaguers.

The Wolf · 05-14-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlie Hough

While The Wolf is a bit surly at times, this hints at a good overall point for people who are new to OOTP or the latest version: do yourselves a favor and try playing the game out of the box and with the mods you can install via Add-Ons Central from the intro menu.

While there are many fantastic mods available for the game and many settings you can change, I have noticed that there are a lot of people new to OOTP who are getting ideas from the forums and causing themselves far more confusion and complexity that is needed.

When you're trying to learn a new game or get up to speed with a new version, it's really not worthwhile to make it any tougher on yourself by trying to install mods and do a lot of tweaking on top of that. Start with the basics and see what you've got first.

Also, some of the mods are now obsolete with the improvements in OOTP over the past couple of versions, and some of the old threads about tweaking game settings are likewise no longer relevant.

By all means, play the game the way you want and feel free to download and install any mods you'd like. But maybe give yourself a chance to experience the game on its own terms. You might find that it already does exactly what you want.

While Charlie Hough is a bit surly at times, this essay is right on.

The Wolf · 05-14-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Klew1986

I had a guy in my fictional game named Rob "Matchbox" Thomas. How can it get any better than that?

I don't think it can. I'm getting 100% name satisfaction right out of the box. Why fix what not only isn't broken but already works great?

Thundercrack · 05-14-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by The Game

Pie isn't realistic to you? Felix Pie (pronounced Pe - a) Former Cub and Oriole. Along with 2 minor leaguers.

Thundercrack · 05-14-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

I don't think it can. I'm getting 100% name satisfaction right out of the box. Why fix what not only isn't broken but already works great?

Because Questdog promises 114% satisfaction. That's extra satisfaction!

scott1964 · 05-14-2012, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Thundercrack

Pie?

Pie Traynor?

Thundercrack · 05-17-2012, 10:19 PM

So I've been using questdogs name file and it is noticeably better. Names just seem more realistic and ....better.

ImTheCrew · 05-17-2012, 10:27 PM

Examples?

05-13-2012, 03:19 AM	#1
Royalsusedtorule Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Nebraska Posts: 281	Problem with modern names OK, so I copied the Quest Dog modern names files into the database folder, renamed the files there original_first_names, Original_names, etc., and took Questdog off the new sets to leave them as first_names, names, etc. This was what I understood to do from the read me instructions. However, whenever I start a new fictional games, all playeers, personnel, etc. are named Jim Unknown. I tried hitting the reimport names & ethnicities, checked the US Modern and US Historical were set at 88 and 12 in the world files and still get the Jim Unknowns. Any experts out there have ideas about what I'm doing wrong?

05-13-2012, 04:27 PM	#7
Klew1986 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,727	I had a guy in my fictional game named Rob "Matchbox" Thomas. How can it get any better than that?

05-17-2012, 10:19 PM	#15
Thundercrack All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 874	So I've been using questdogs name file and it is noticeably better. Names just seem more realistic and ....better.

05-17-2012, 10:27 PM	#16
ImTheCrew Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 104	Examples?