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jcard · 10-18-2021, 11:44 PM

I am having the same problem tonight. My game suddenly closed. I restarted and the game was slow to load. I had to use my phone’s mobile hotspot because I wasn’t at home (this worked fine last night), and resend my license, but I got an error message saying that there was failure to connect to the license server. The message said the problem could be on my end or that the server was offline. I checked and found that I had no trouble accessing the internet otherwise. I then tried to play FHM as a second check, and went through the exact same process (slow initialization, request for license activation, message saying there was a failure to connect with the server). It makes me think that the problem is on the server end. There may have been some announcement about the release of FHM 8 this evening, so perhaps there is some corresponding updating of the license server that requires it to go offline temporarily. Anyway, I’ll be interested to hear any updates, because if the problem is on my end I would prefer to get on it sooner rather than later.

Lukas Berger · 10-19-2021, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcard

I am having the same problem tonight. My game suddenly closed. I restarted and the game was slow to load. I had to use my phone’s mobile hotspot because I wasn’t at home (this worked fine last night), and resend my license, but I got an error message saying that there was failure to connect to the license server. The message said the problem could be on my end or that the server was offline. I checked and found that I had no trouble accessing the internet otherwise. I then tried to play FHM as a second check, and went through the exact same process (slow initialization, request for license activation, message saying there was a failure to connect with the server). It makes me think that the problem is on the server end. There may have been some announcement about the release of FHM 8 this evening, so perhaps there is some corresponding updating of the license server that requires it to go offline temporarily. Anyway, I’ll be interested to hear any updates, because if the problem is on my end I would prefer to get on it sooner rather than later.

There was an issue with the licensing servers. The company that runs them has sorted this out now, so it should be possible to access the game normally today. If you still have any trouble, please do let us know.

dac4m · 11-10-2021, 07:25 PM

On a Mac, download direct from you
Can't log in to PT.. keep getting error that it cannot get league file. Restarting computer doesn't help. Assume it is a network issue as I had this on a previous Mac (just got new silicon mbp)
not sure what to do, frustrating

CPatl · 11-17-2021, 08:56 AM

I have tried the whole list and I keep getting frozen on downloading Creating/checking Affiliate team logos

offerman7 · 12-04-2021, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dac4m

On a Mac, download direct from you
Can't log in to PT.. keep getting error that it cannot get league file. Restarting computer doesn't help. Assume it is a network issue as I had this on a previous Mac (just got new silicon mbp)
not sure what to do, frustrating

Same, it's frustrating.

sircrayon · 01-10-2022, 03:15 PM

Hello,

The game installed by default to a Documents folder in my OneDrive. I don't want the entire game backing up to my OneDrive.

I've modified the folder to my preferred destination in the default_folders.ini, but the game still just goes back and creates game data in the first location. If I add a custom_folders.ini file which I found reference to in older forum posts, it still creates data in the initial folder.

How can I change the folder my game runs from? It's unplayable in the OneDrive folder.

Braden · 01-10-2022, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sircrayon

Hello,

The game installed by default to a Documents folder in my OneDrive. I don't want the entire game backing up to my OneDrive.

I've modified the folder to my preferred destination in the default_folders.ini, but the game still just goes back and creates game data in the first location. If I add a custom_folders.ini file which I found reference to in older forum posts, it still creates data in the initial folder.

How can I change the folder my game runs from? It's unplayable in the OneDrive folder.

I would suggest that you re-install the game to the default location, then delete the stuff in your OneDrive folder.

zevus · 03-29-2022, 07:50 PM

My game has never crashed or frozen. It just runs slower and slower the longer I play.

I don't think it's related to FaceGen, since an easy way to get it to slow to a snail's pace is either a) using pages instead of scrolling through players, b) when trading, using the up & down modifier on eg retaining salaries.

If I simulate & actually play, say, a dozen games in a row, it's hardly noticeable. But if engaging in something like above, it begins to 'lag' the game.

If after modifying an offer, say, 100 times, then either simulating a game (it'll take several seconds instead of 100 or 200 microseconds) or playing a game (the animations will be all over the place & a lot of stuttering and frame jumping).

Here is some benchmark I ran a while back;

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/20608083

I have a 3080 RTX now, a faster CPU, and a faster HDD.

OOTP talks about using 12 helper threads, but I never see utilization of more than a single core.

ed: I've never had a single crash or total freeze. There was one occasion where I didn't feel like restarting the game and it took about 500ms to hit that up or down button on salary retention & playing a sim just resulted in the ball warping around randomly for the most part. Probably similar to playing a modern action game with on-board graphics.

tdmsu · 04-15-2022, 12:13 PM

I know this is an old thread, but I just wanted to let people know I got the game working on a Samsung Chromebook 2 with steam and forcing compatibility mode 7.

EVCinNYC · 04-24-2022, 11:58 AM

Are you on a PC or Mac? MAC
What OS are you using? OS Monterrey 12.3
Do you have the game on Steam or the Standalone? Standalone v22.12.89

If you are on a Mac, what specific model Mac do you have?
MacBook Pro 2.3 Ghz proc, 32 GB Memory, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 1536 MB, 2560 x 1600 Retina

Where exactly does your game crash?
Game is displayed too large within the window; none of the buttons in the game appear clickable; can't seem to get to settings in this mode

Worked fine on Catalina OS - upgraded to Monterrey OS and now display not resizing
NOTE: OOTP23 does not have this figure, only OOTP22 (both stand alone)

ANSWER: OOTP22 was opening on a 2nd display; opening on main laptop fixed the issue. Only recurring issue, and others have noted this, is that on pack opening under Monterrey, you can not hover over the card you select - it keeps selecting a different card, usually to your left of your cursor

Thegman0492 · 05-16-2022, 07:34 PM

When I go into the Expansion Draft and try to filter players based on ratings, the game crashes. It did the same thing in OOTP 21 when looking at Free Agents.

Windows 10
i5 Surface Pro 6

Thank you for your time

PS Worked fine on previous laptop

RegularGuy · 06-15-2022, 08:42 PM

I am on a PC using Windows 11. I have the game on Steam
Processor AMD Ryzen 5 3550H with Radeon Vega Mobile Gfx 2.10 GHz
Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.8 GB usable)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card - 4 GB
I am doing a long term simulation where I am not controlling any teams. The game is continually crashing on Nov. 30, 2034. I am just continuing through the offseason. No message, just a crash It has happened 10-15 times. I have tried continuing to next year, continuing to next month, continuing to the next day and it happens no matter what. This is the only game it is happening to.
The Zip is on the FTP site as Thunderdome.lg.zip

GeoWar · 08-24-2022, 10:52 PM

are there NEW issues with 22 ?

I have had few problems on my laptop ( never got it to work on my desktop ) PC
but the last week the game is not responding - and crashes on start up now ........

GeoWar · 08-29-2022, 02:28 AM

crashes everytime -- evn when restarted with default preferences

help fix this bug on 22

nemolee.exe · 05-11-2024, 10:42 PM

I know this is an old game, but this game kinda freezes and quits on its own when I get onto a certain league's home page and related team home pages. I don't know what to do here, please help!

Amazin69 · 06-26-2024, 03:08 PM

Mac (2012 MacBook Pro)

OS is High Sierra (10.13.6)

Stand-alone v. 22-11 build 82

Was enjoying playing the game, and then the computer had a micro-crash (black screen for a few seconds, then restarted). However, now, instead of showing the start-up screen, the game is demanding that I purchase it (long since done) and when I attempt to activate it by using the serial number (which is still in the game's memory and shows up in the field), I get a message that simply says

"The game could not be activated" Help?

ETA: Okay, another micro-crash and this resolved itself. Which is good, but not the best outcome, I'm thinking.

01-10-2022, 03:15 PM	#106
sircrayon Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 25	can't change game data folder Hello, The game installed by default to a Documents folder in my OneDrive. I don't want the entire game backing up to my OneDrive. I've modified the folder to my preferred destination in the default_folders.ini, but the game still just goes back and creates game data in the first location. If I add a custom_folders.ini file which I found reference to in older forum posts, it still creates data in the initial folder. How can I change the folder my game runs from? It's unplayable in the OneDrive folder.

03-29-2022, 07:50 PM	#108
zevus Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Over yonder Posts: 145	My game has never crashed or frozen. It just runs slower and slower the longer I play. I don't think it's related to FaceGen, since an easy way to get it to slow to a snail's pace is either a) using pages instead of scrolling through players, b) when trading, using the up & down modifier on eg retaining salaries. If I simulate & actually play, say, a dozen games in a row, it's hardly noticeable. But if engaging in something like above, it begins to 'lag' the game. If after modifying an offer, say, 100 times, then either simulating a game (it'll take several seconds instead of 100 or 200 microseconds) or playing a game (the animations will be all over the place & a lot of stuttering and frame jumping). Here is some benchmark I ran a while back; https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/20608083 I have a 3080 RTX now, a faster CPU, and a faster HDD. OOTP talks about using 12 helper threads, but I never see utilization of more than a single core. ed: I've never had a single crash or total freeze. There was one occasion where I didn't feel like restarting the game and it took about 500ms to hit that up or down button on salary retention & playing a sim just resulted in the ball warping around randomly for the most part. Probably similar to playing a modern action game with on-board graphics. Last edited by zevus; 03-29-2022 at 07:59 PM.

04-24-2022, 11:58 AM	#110
EVCinNYC Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2022 Posts: 48	Game display too large after upgrade to OS Monterrey Are you on a PC or Mac? MAC What OS are you using? OS Monterrey 12.3 Do you have the game on Steam or the Standalone? Standalone v22.12.89 If you are on a Mac, what specific model Mac do you have? MacBook Pro 2.3 Ghz proc, 32 GB Memory, Intel Iris Plus Graphics 1536 MB, 2560 x 1600 Retina Where exactly does your game crash? Game is displayed too large within the window; none of the buttons in the game appear clickable; can't seem to get to settings in this mode Worked fine on Catalina OS - upgraded to Monterrey OS and now display not resizing NOTE: OOTP23 does not have this figure, only OOTP22 (both stand alone) ANSWER: OOTP22 was opening on a 2nd display; opening on main laptop fixed the issue. Only recurring issue, and others have noted this, is that on pack opening under Monterrey, you can not hover over the card you select - it keeps selecting a different card, usually to your left of your cursor Last edited by EVCinNYC; 04-24-2022 at 08:01 PM.

05-16-2022, 07:34 PM	#111
Thegman0492 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2018 Posts: 161	Game crashes when filtering players When I go into the Expansion Draft and try to filter players based on ratings, the game crashes. It did the same thing in OOTP 21 when looking at Free Agents. Windows 10 i5 Surface Pro 6 Thank you for your time PS Worked fine on previous laptop

08-24-2022, 10:52 PM	#113
GeoWar All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 849	are there NEW issues with 22 ? I have had few problems on my laptop ( never got it to work on my desktop ) PC but the last week the game is not responding - and crashes on start up now ........ __________________ Cal. State Fullerton -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2004 Texas Longhorns -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2005 Oregon State Beavers -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2006 and 2007 With unity comes VICTORY !

10-18-2021, 11:44 PM	#101
jcard All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 580 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	I am having the same problem tonight. My game suddenly closed. I restarted and the game was slow to load. I had to use my phone’s mobile hotspot because I wasn’t at home (this worked fine last night), and resend my license, but I got an error message saying that there was failure to connect to the license server. The message said the problem could be on my end or that the server was offline. I checked and found that I had no trouble accessing the internet otherwise. I then tried to play FHM as a second check, and went through the exact same process (slow initialization, request for license activation, message saying there was a failure to connect with the server). It makes me think that the problem is on the server end. There may have been some announcement about the release of FHM 8 this evening, so perhaps there is some corresponding updating of the license server that requires it to go offline temporarily. Anyway, I’ll be interested to hear any updates, because if the problem is on my end I would prefer to get on it sooner rather than later.

11-10-2021, 07:25 PM	#103
dac4m Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 73	On a Mac, download direct from you Can't log in to PT.. keep getting error that it cannot get league file. Restarting computer doesn't help. Assume it is a network issue as I had this on a previous Mac (just got new silicon mbp) not sure what to do, frustrating

11-17-2021, 08:56 AM	#104
CPatl Bat Boy Join Date: Nov 2021 Posts: 1	I have tried the whole list and I keep getting frozen on downloading Creating/checking Affiliate team logos

04-15-2022, 12:13 PM	#109
tdmsu Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 44	I know this is an old thread, but I just wanted to let people know I got the game working on a Samsung Chromebook 2 with steam and forcing compatibility mode 7.

06-15-2022, 08:42 PM	#112
RegularGuy Bat Boy Join Date: May 2022 Posts: 8	I am on a PC using Windows 11. I have the game on Steam Processor AMD Ryzen 5 3550H with Radeon Vega Mobile Gfx 2.10 GHz Installed RAM 32.0 GB (31.8 GB usable) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card - 4 GB I am doing a long term simulation where I am not controlling any teams. The game is continually crashing on Nov. 30, 2034. I am just continuing through the offseason. No message, just a crash It has happened 10-15 times. I have tried continuing to next year, continuing to next month, continuing to the next day and it happens no matter what. This is the only game it is happening to. The Zip is on the FTP site as Thunderdome.lg.zip

08-29-2022, 02:28 AM	#114
GeoWar All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 849	crashes everytime -- evn when restarted with default preferences help fix this bug on 22 __________________ Cal. State Fullerton -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2004 Texas Longhorns -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2005 Oregon State Beavers -- NCAA Champion - Baseball 2006 and 2007 With unity comes VICTORY !

05-11-2024, 10:42 PM	#115
nemolee.exe Minors (Single A) Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 78	I know this is an old game, but this game kinda freezes and quits on its own when I get onto a certain league's home page and related team home pages. I don't know what to do here, please help! Last edited by nemolee.exe; 05-11-2024 at 10:44 PM.

06-26-2024, 03:08 PM	#116
Amazin69 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palmetto Pride! Posts: 3,757 Infractions: 0/2 (2)	Mac (2012 MacBook Pro) OS is High Sierra (10.13.6) Stand-alone v. 22-11 build 82 Was enjoying playing the game, and then the computer had a micro-crash (black screen for a few seconds, then restarted). However, now, instead of showing the start-up screen, the game is demanding that I purchase it (long since done) and when I attempt to activate it by using the serial number (which is still in the game's memory and shows up in the field), I get a message that simply says "The game could not be activated" Help? ETA: Okay, another micro-crash and this resolved itself. Which is good, but not the best outcome, I'm thinking. Last edited by Amazin69; 06-27-2024 at 10:44 AM.