question about online leagues

damientheomen3 · 10-22-2009, 04:36 PM

I want to make a new online league and be the commisioner. Is it possible for me to get a free FTP connection thing for the file?

Bluenoser · 10-22-2009, 04:41 PM

Free FTP Programs - Google Search=

damientheomen3 · 10-22-2009, 05:36 PM

I understood what program i needed, but don't i have to buy some software to get access for this? and if not, where would i find the neccessary info (like username and password)?

snnort · 10-22-2009, 05:46 PM

You are asking for webspace? There are places with free webspace. None of the them are worthy of any decent OOTP league in my opinion.

damientheomen3 · 10-22-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by snnort

You are asking for webspace? There are places with free webspace. None of the them are worthy of any decent OOTP league in my opinion.

damn

satchel · 10-22-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by snnort

You are asking for webspace? There are places with free webspace. None of the them are worthy of any decent OOTP league in my opinion.

Seconded. It sucks, but the reality is that it takes money to run an online league. You have to buy a domain and webspace, and various other software and services. An online league is a serious proposition, and an investment.

damientheomen3 · 10-22-2009, 06:38 PM

being a kid without money sucks

RandyTiger · 10-22-2009, 07:38 PM

Doesn't one of the mods (kg76) run some kind of league directory service? Maybe he knows of someone who has some space available.

kq76 · 10-22-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyTiger

Doesn't one of the mods (kg76) run some kind of league directory service? Maybe he knows of someone who has some space available.

The IOLD doesn't ask/say where leagues get their webspace from. Maybe it should, however!

There are options (3?) though.

If I was starting a new league, I think I just might ask a friend if I could share some space with them, share the costs, etc. Actually, I probably wouldn't because I wouldn't want to have to put them in the position of maybe reluctantly having to say no, but maybe you wouldn't feel too bad about it. Depends on the relationship with your friend I suppose. Depending on their package they could set you up so you only have access to a small area and if you offer to help pay their costs they might actually welcome your proposal.

damientheomen3 · 10-22-2009, 08:40 PM

yeah i asked my friend but she said her husband told her he doesnt want them giving away free space and such

ae37jr · 10-22-2009, 09:55 PM

It is possible to find a free web host for OOTP. But the thing is, you get what you pay for. Most free services often have downtime and no urge to fix things. Your site could go down for 3-4 days without warning. That would piss off a lot of GM's.

You could turn your PC into a web host but I would not recommend it. For starters you'd have to leave it on 24 hours a day and you'd be exposing yourself to all kinds of security issues.

Your best bet is to just pay for a decent host. Our league uses All Sim Baseball. They have plans for $7- $10 a month. They'll help you set things up and everything. If the money is too much then just code in some google ads to the reports template(like maybe one in the footer). As long as it's an active league it should generate enough to cover most of your costs. You can also solicit donations from league members.

rem · 10-22-2009, 10:13 PM

All Sim Baseball is very friendly. However, there's quality webhosting - totalchoicehosting.com for $4/month.

timmermac · 10-23-2009, 12:50 AM

damien, who's your ISP? If it's Comcast, they have personal web pages as part of the package. I would think that you could run your league through that.

damientheomen3 · 10-24-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by timmermac

damien, who's your ISP? If it's Comcast, they have personal web pages as part of the package. I would think that you could run your league through that.

it's optimum or whatever thats called

jmknpk2 · 12-04-2009, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by satchel

Seconded. It sucks, but the reality is that it takes money to run an online league. You have to buy a domain and webspace, and various other software and services. An online league is a serious proposition, and an investment.

Satchel, what are the "other" software and services you are referring to and about how much would I expect to pay for them?

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snnort Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 272	You are asking for webspace? There are places with free webspace. None of the them are worthy of any decent OOTP league in my opinion.

10-22-2009, 09:55 PM	#11
ae37jr Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 44	It is possible to find a free web host for OOTP. But the thing is, you get what you pay for. Most free services often have downtime and no urge to fix things. Your site could go down for 3-4 days without warning. That would piss off a lot of GM's. You could turn your PC into a web host but I would not recommend it. For starters you'd have to leave it on 24 hours a day and you'd be exposing yourself to all kinds of security issues. Your best bet is to just pay for a decent host. Our league uses All Sim Baseball. They have plans for $7- $10 a month. They'll help you set things up and everything. If the money is too much then just code in some google ads to the reports template(like maybe one in the footer). As long as it's an active league it should generate enough to cover most of your costs. You can also solicit donations from league members.