Public Beta Patch (Version 21.4.63) Available! (Updated June 16)

Markus Heinsohn · 06-12-2020, 11:11 AM

Important: This patch is only for OOTP 21 versions which were purchased directly from us or resellers who use our version. It is also available via the Steam client with the public password below.
It is NOT compatible with the Mac OSX AppStore version!

Update June 16: We have launched build #63, which fixes some animation issues, a rule 5 draft bug and adds an option to disable PT pack opening effects. Download links have been updated in the original post.

Hi!

We have been working more on optimizing the game, improving the 3D and fixing a few issues recently and are nearing another official patch release. So, here's a new public beta, version 21.4.63. If this works fine we'll release it officially on Monday.

We have tested this build for 24 hours and did not find any issues, however use this at your own risk! Please back up important league files before loading them in this beta.

Changelist (21.4.63):
- Improved 2020 MLB & international rosters sets (need to create new game for changes to apply)
- Added new 3D animations and improved animations in general
- Adjusted AI sub logic for tired/slightly tired SP
- Fixed some issues with expansion drafts (AI players reverting to minor league contracts, AI willingness to pick expensive players)
- Fixed crash when returning from construction kit to park page
- Adjusted limit for unbalanced extension offers
- Fixed import from OOTP20 to better keep players in their former draft classes
- Fixed rare crash in year end almanac
- Fixed player stats being erased in HS/CO-only universes
- Slightly adjusted swinging-strike 3 vs called-strike 3
- Fixed rare import issue if teams have overly large draft lists
- Fixed various issues with splits and double-splits for players and teams
- PT: Added The Perfect League tab content to the Universe screen.
- PT: Added option to disable pack opening effects (confetti etc).
- Several other bug fixes & improvements

How to access the beta on Steam:

Quit OOTP 21 if it's running.
Open Steam client -> Library
Right click on Out of the Park Baseball 21
Click on "Properties" at the bottom of the menu
Click on the beta tab. Here, enter the following code / password: ootp21pubbeta
Click on "Check code"
Open the beta pull-down and select "publicbeta".
Close the Steam client (Steam menu -> Exit)
Open the client again. It should then download the beta build.

Update Info for our webstore customers: To apply the update, simply download the setup file and install it over your current installation. There is no need to uninstall or unlicense your current copy! However, you should quit the game before installing it, of course. Updates always contain all the changes from previous updates. Saved games are compatible between different versions.

Download link for PC Beta (Fastspring Webstore Version):
Main server: PC Installer

Here's a PC installer (Fastspring) that installs into a single folder, which is useful for external HDs for example. Or for creating a second test install of the game, so you can try the patch out without the risk of messing up your main install of the game if something is wrong in the patch:
PC Single Folder Installer

Download link for Mac (FastSpring):
Main Server: Mac OSX Installer

Download link for Linux:
http://cdnfiles.ootpdevelopments.com...21linux.tar.gz

Please post here if you have any issues or if you run into major bugs. Thanks!

Cheers,
Markus & the entire OOTP Team

DCG12 · 06-12-2020, 01:43 PM

batter disappears when swinging at a pitch, contact or no contact. If contact is made the runner does not appear on the bases. A hit and the game crashes.

I have run all other patches without any problem and this is the first crash I've had in this years version.

Edit: after the crash I tried again and the game is completely unplayable for me. The batter/runner still disappears and if an out is made the game freezes until i minimize the window and then max it out again. Have to do this after every play until a base hit which crashes the game.

Matt Arnold · 06-12-2020, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCG12

batter disappears when swinging at a pitch, contact or no contact. If contact is made the runner does not appear on the bases. A hit and the game crashes.

I have run all other patches without any problem and this is the first crash I've had in this years version.

This edition included new in-game animations - I would suggest double-checking your install (if you're on Steam, through the "verify local files", and if a standalone I believe there's a button on the settings popup), to make sure the new animations are included properly.

mars001 · 06-12-2020, 01:53 PM

There has always been a little wonkiness with how the batter holds the bat, but it seems a little worse in this release. I think he used to have it in at least one of his hands. Now he isn't holding it at all.

OutS|der · 06-12-2020, 02:18 PM

Will there be an update with the draft picks on their teams or at least correct positions
Torkelson is listed as a LF in live start

DCG12 · 06-12-2020, 02:29 PM

Matt,
After experimenting with a few things I narrowed it down to the way I put Silvams ballparks in the game.

With past patches to avoid overwriting of the files I would rename the ball park folder to "ballparksdave" and after installing the patch I would rename the patched file "ballparksoriginal" and put the other folder back to just "ballparks". This has always worked fine until now. But this time I had to individually copy and paste Silvams ballpark into the new ballpark folder that the patch created. This seemed to work and I'm off and running again

Lukas Berger · 06-12-2020, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutS|der

Will there be an update with the draft picks on their teams or at least correct positions
Torkelson is listed as a LF in live start

Yeah, there will be an update to the draft picks next patch. There are already quite a few draft related updates in this patch for that matter. But not one that has them on their correct teams until the season actually starts.

As far as Torkelson goes, though he will end up listed at 1B next patch, the position he's listed at is just cosmetic. He has the ability to play LF, RF or 1B, all of which he has played in the past.

quillenl · 06-12-2020, 03:51 PM

Love the patch thank you. Was hoping to see some mention of Challenge Mode, the Leaderboards, or signatures they allow in the patch notes. Can we expect to see issues with these addressed for 21?

Missing the signature feature I've used for the last 3 or 4 versions and hoping it's addressed. That or let us know if it's going away so I stop harping about it.

Thanks!

Syd Thrift · 06-12-2020, 04:16 PM

OK but what did you guys do to the Fun Factor?

SB1985 · 06-12-2020, 05:07 PM

When you say updated international rosters does that mean that cpbl rosters for wei-Chuan dragons is fixed? If not I will just wait til next patch for the drafted players added.

Lukas Berger · 06-12-2020, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SB1985

When you say updated international rosters does that mean that cpbl rosters for wei-Chuan dragons is fixed? If not I will just wait til next patch for the drafted players added.

I'm not 100% sure on that but I don't think they've been updated yet. Hopefully next patch.

mars001 · 06-12-2020, 06:10 PM

I've only played one game so far, but there are still animation/boundary issues. I've opened two bugs in the forum already.

Bobbyraz49 · 06-12-2020, 07:46 PM

I for one am not taking the chance of installing a patch that may have bugs.

Reed · 06-12-2020, 08:39 PM

Have only played 2 games in 3D so far with this patch. Plays generally look smoother but about the same number of bugs per game as before, at least in my 2 games.. Maybe it is because some new animations were added.
Have posted a couple bugs in the bugs forum but one thing that looks really weird that I did not post is the reaction of the batter after a strike 3 or missed bunt attempt. They always go into slow motion, throw hands in air and do a partial turn like some kind of slow motion dance move.
Have played around with animation speed the past couple days. Yes on fast setting the game does "appear" smoother and some of the bugs are less obvious. On "normal" speed the bugs, especially where the player or the ball goes into slow motion mode, the bugs are more distracting. Now every strike out or missed hunt is distracting, at least at accelerated speed which I have settled on as my favorite speed.

Baileycjj · 06-13-2020, 12:18 AM

Installed patch and the season i was 1/2 through wont work now. I get the message that the file is from an earlier version if ootp and has to be imported...and file corrupt. Ive only played this season on this version of ootp. This didnt happen on any other patch. Very frustrated. Had no issues until now. Love the game

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Cobbiusto · 06-13-2020, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reed

... one thing that looks really weird that I did not post is the reaction of the batter after a strike 3 or missed bunt attempt. They always go into slow motion, throw hands in air and do a partial turn like some kind of slow motion dance move.

I can't figure this one out. It looks like some kind of cheerleading move. I don't know what kind of real life reaction its supposed to be imitating.

I'm also having a lot of very slow (hourglass invoking) delays after this patch that makes me think the game is locking up during the playing out of games. Generally it eventually gets through it without shutting down, but the game wasn't having these issues before.

zappa1 · 06-13-2020, 09:00 AM

It works great for me. No problems to report.

Johnny Case · 06-13-2020, 10:26 AM

Also works great for me.

2D Rules!!

zappa1 · 06-13-2020, 02:20 PM

Under the pictures function, the auto re-load picture isn't working anymore. You have to manually load it yourself. Facegens are acting strange. The game works fine. Just seeing some weird facegen eye squints that shouldn't be there.

Something is definitely weird with the facegens. I made a new Rhys Hoskins. Had to manually put it in. Played a game and backed up and saved it. Restarted my PC. Started my game again and the old Rhys Hoskins facegen was back. I don't get it.

Same thing with my new Vince Velasquez. Also new Brian Anderson from Miami. However, my new Aaron Nola and new Adam Morgan were still OK. They didn't get overridden.

This is crazy. Yesterday the auto re-load function stopped working. This morning it's working fine. I did nothing but put the PC to sleep last night.

Cobbiusto · 06-13-2020, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cobbiusto

I'm also having a lot of very slow (hourglass invoking) delays after this patch that makes me think the game is locking up during the playing out of games. Generally it eventually gets through it without shutting down, but the game wasn't having these issues before.

I think you can ignore this. After playing a few games with this happening, I get a message that says Windows needs to update. So I guess it was downloading the update in the background and slowing down the computer (grrrrrrr). After the update and reboot, game seems to be back to normal. Sorry for the false alarm.

06-12-2020, 11:11 AM	#1
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,803	Public Beta Patch (Version 21.4.63) Available! (Updated June 16) Important: This patch is only for OOTP 21 versions which were purchased directly from us or resellers who use our version. It is also available via the Steam client with the public password below. It is NOT compatible with the Mac OSX AppStore version! Update June 16: We have launched build #63, which fixes some animation issues, a rule 5 draft bug and adds an option to disable PT pack opening effects. Download links have been updated in the original post. Hi! We have been working more on optimizing the game, improving the 3D and fixing a few issues recently and are nearing another official patch release. So, here's a new public beta, version 21.4.63. If this works fine we'll release it officially on Monday. We have tested this build for 24 hours and did not find any issues, however use this at your own risk! Please back up important league files before loading them in this beta. Changelist (21.4.63): - Improved 2020 MLB & international rosters sets (need to create new game for changes to apply) - Added new 3D animations and improved animations in general - Adjusted AI sub logic for tired/slightly tired SP - Fixed some issues with expansion drafts (AI players reverting to minor league contracts, AI willingness to pick expensive players) - Fixed crash when returning from construction kit to park page - Adjusted limit for unbalanced extension offers - Fixed import from OOTP20 to better keep players in their former draft classes - Fixed rare crash in year end almanac - Fixed player stats being erased in HS/CO-only universes - Slightly adjusted swinging-strike 3 vs called-strike 3 - Fixed rare import issue if teams have overly large draft lists - Fixed various issues with splits and double-splits for players and teams - PT: Added The Perfect League tab content to the Universe screen. - PT: Added option to disable pack opening effects (confetti etc). - Several other bug fixes & improvements How to access the beta on Steam: Quit OOTP 21 if it's running. Open Steam client -> Library Right click on Out of the Park Baseball 21 Click on "Properties" at the bottom of the menu Click on the beta tab. Here, enter the following code / password: ootp21pubbeta Click on "Check code" Open the beta pull-down and select "publicbeta". Close the Steam client (Steam menu -> Exit) Open the client again. It should then download the beta build. Update Info for our webstore customers: To apply the update, simply download the setup file and install it over your current installation. There is no need to uninstall or unlicense your current copy! However, you should quit the game before installing it, of course. Updates always contain all the changes from previous updates. Saved games are compatible between different versions. Download link for PC Beta (Fastspring Webstore Version): Main server: PC Installer Here's a PC installer (Fastspring) that installs into a single folder, which is useful for external HDs for example. Or for creating a second test install of the game, so you can try the patch out without the risk of messing up your main install of the game if something is wrong in the patch: PC Single Folder Installer Download link for Mac (FastSpring): Main Server: Mac OSX Installer Download link for Linux: http://cdnfiles.ootpdevelopments.com...21linux.tar.gz Please post here if you have any issues or if you run into major bugs. Thanks! Cheers, Markus & the entire OOTP Team __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android Last edited by Markus Heinsohn; 06-16-2020 at 06:20 AM.

06-12-2020, 01:43 PM	#2
DCG12 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Traveling through another dimension-not one of only sight and sound,but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundries are those of imagination. Posts: 1,161	batter disappears when swinging at a pitch, contact or no contact. If contact is made the runner does not appear on the bases. A hit and the game crashes. I have run all other patches without any problem and this is the first crash I've had in this years version. Edit: after the crash I tried again and the game is completely unplayable for me. The batter/runner still disappears and if an out is made the game freezes until i minimize the window and then max it out again. Have to do this after every play until a base hit which crashes the game. Last edited by DCG12; 06-12-2020 at 01:50 PM.

06-12-2020, 01:53 PM	#4
mars001 All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 945	There has always been a little wonkiness with how the batter holds the bat, but it seems a little worse in this release. I think he used to have it in at least one of his hands. Now he isn't holding it at all. Attached Images

06-12-2020, 03:51 PM	#8
quillenl All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 581	Love the patch thank you. Was hoping to see some mention of Challenge Mode, the Leaderboards, or signatures they allow in the patch notes. Can we expect to see issues with these addressed for 21? Missing the signature feature I've used for the last 3 or 4 versions and hoping it's addressed. That or let us know if it's going away so I stop harping about it. Thanks! __________________

06-12-2020, 08:39 PM	#14
Reed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 2,706	Have only played 2 games in 3D so far with this patch. Plays generally look smoother but about the same number of bugs per game as before, at least in my 2 games.. Maybe it is because some new animations were added. Have posted a couple bugs in the bugs forum but one thing that looks really weird that I did not post is the reaction of the batter after a strike 3 or missed bunt attempt. They always go into slow motion, throw hands in air and do a partial turn like some kind of slow motion dance move. Have played around with animation speed the past couple days. Yes on fast setting the game does "appear" smoother and some of the bugs are less obvious. On "normal" speed the bugs, especially where the player or the ball goes into slow motion mode, the bugs are more distracting. Now every strike out or missed hunt is distracting, at least at accelerated speed which I have settled on as my favorite speed. Last edited by Reed; 06-13-2020 at 03:27 AM.

06-12-2020, 02:18 PM	#5
OutS\|der Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: In A Van Down By The River Posts: 2,766 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Will there be an update with the draft picks on their teams or at least correct positions Torkelson is listed as a LF in live start

06-12-2020, 02:29 PM	#6
DCG12 All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Traveling through another dimension-not one of only sight and sound,but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundries are those of imagination. Posts: 1,161	Matt, After experimenting with a few things I narrowed it down to the way I put Silvams ballparks in the game. With past patches to avoid overwriting of the files I would rename the ball park folder to "ballparksdave" and after installing the patch I would rename the patched file "ballparksoriginal" and put the other folder back to just "ballparks". This has always worked fine until now. But this time I had to individually copy and paste Silvams ballpark into the new ballpark folder that the patch created. This seemed to work and I'm off and running again

06-12-2020, 05:07 PM	#10
SB1985 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 91	When you say updated international rosters does that mean that cpbl rosters for wei-Chuan dragons is fixed? If not I will just wait til next patch for the drafted players added.

06-12-2020, 06:10 PM	#12
mars001 All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 945	I've only played one game so far, but there are still animation/boundary issues. I've opened two bugs in the forum already.

06-12-2020, 07:46 PM	#13
Bobbyraz49 All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 958	I for one am not taking the chance of installing a patch that may have bugs.

06-13-2020, 12:18 AM	#15
Baileycjj Minors (Single A) Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Chicago, IL Posts: 88	Installed patch and the season i was 1/2 through wont work now. I get the message that the file is from an earlier version if ootp and has to be imported...and file corrupt. Ive only played this season on this version of ootp. This didnt happen on any other patch. Very frustrated. Had no issues until now. Love the game Sent from my SM-A102U using Tapatalk Last edited by Baileycjj; 06-13-2020 at 09:09 PM.

06-13-2020, 09:00 AM	#17
zappa1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,251	It works great for me. No problems to report.

06-13-2020, 10:26 AM	#18
Johnny Case Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 124	Also works great for me. 2D Rules!!

06-13-2020, 02:20 PM	#19
zappa1 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,251	Under the pictures function, the auto re-load picture isn't working anymore. You have to manually load it yourself. Facegens are acting strange. The game works fine. Just seeing some weird facegen eye squints that shouldn't be there. Something is definitely weird with the facegens. I made a new Rhys Hoskins. Had to manually put it in. Played a game and backed up and saved it. Restarted my PC. Started my game again and the old Rhys Hoskins facegen was back. I don't get it. Same thing with my new Vince Velasquez. Also new Brian Anderson from Miami. However, my new Aaron Nola and new Adam Morgan were still OK. They didn't get overridden. This is crazy. Yesterday the auto re-load function stopped working. This morning it's working fine. I did nothing but put the PC to sleep last night. Last edited by zappa1; 06-14-2020 at 07:05 AM.