FHM6 Update, Version 6.1.41, Now Available

JeffR · 10-10-2019, 02:35 PM

A new update for Franchise Hockey Manager 6, version 6.1.41, has just been released. Unless any critical new issues are discovered overnight, this will be the version released on Steam tomorrow at 5 AM Pacific Time (8 AM Eastern, 2 PM CEST).

To apply the update for the standalone (Fastspring) version of the game, just 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.

Download link for PC (FastSpring):
Main server: PC Installer Fastspring

Download link for Mac:
Main Server: Mac Installer Fastspring

Alternate Download Link if for some reason the others don't work.

Your existing savegames will be compatible with the updated game.

Drag-and-drop remains disabled on the lines screen in the PC Fastspring version. We're continuing to investigate why it's not functioning and causing stability issues on that one specific version, but don't have a fix yet. Line setups can still be changed by clicking the selection box beside the player's name in the dressed list and then the chosen spot in the lines area.

The FHM6 manual is now complete and can be accessed through the link on the start screen.

Other changes:

-added ability to select lineups and lines for the home team in Exhibition Mode. The functionality isn't quite the same as in a regular game yet, but we'll work on that.
-fixed bug with Add Hist Team in the structure editor that would duplicate the team with ID 0 instead of adding the selected team
-the Tactics-minus button on the Set Up Your Manager screen now works properly
-minor and junior leagues in custom games now get historical leader screens, leaderboards, and game records
-fixed issue with line locking that could result in both goalie positions being filled by the same person, causing a crash
-adjusted team popup to make room for long weakness lists
-the stats-to-talent debug values in player career stats are no longer visible if debug mode has been turned off
-players created with the Create Player button in historical mode should now improve their Offensive or Defensive skills properly
-the Steamworks button on the start screen now turns red when moused over like the other buttons
-fixed colouring of the two Edit buttons for changing draft nationalities in a custom game
-the Olympic Qualification Final Round should now include all the 2nd Round group winners
-adjusted date of expansion draft to avoid conflicts if a user starts a historical or custom game on July 1 with an ini-draft, then adds teams via the structure editor and schedules an expansion draft for them
-fixed missing required skills for the Goon and Enforcer tactical roles. The requirements for both are nearly the same, but the roles have different in-game effects
-fixed headers on the old team schedule screen
-using Return to Start Screen after loading a save, and then going to exhibition mode will no longer result in the exhibition game dressed list missing many players on both teams
-switched back to the old, louder background crowd noise and adjusted the volume of various other game sounds. Crowd volume still seems a little faint, though, we'll likely adjust that durther.
-preset injuries/suspensions file updated
-various small text/UI fixes

Steven547 · 10-10-2019, 02:47 PM

Thanks! Since I haven't done this download type update before, will this overwrite any sound files or rosters we've created/added?

Couple other things:

The Steamworks button still doesn't highlight in red.
When choosing exhibition, can I only control the away team? I don't seem to be able to elect to play as the home team. The line changes / tactics are for away only.

JeffR · 10-10-2019, 03:38 PM

Any modded files (aside from those in a specific save) that have the same name as a default file will be overwritten. Saved games won't be affected.

The Steamworks button won't highlight in red for the Fastspring version, it'll only work on the Steam one.

It's the home team that's controllable, the pregame screen will default to them.

rain94 · 10-10-2019, 07:45 PM

"-fixed missing required skills for the Goon and Enforcer tactical roles. The requirements for both are nearly the same, but the roles have different in-game effects"

Both goon and enforcer are still showing the same Important and Key skills in the UI. Will the UI be updated as well?

I'm the person who is making those reference charts and I wanted to update it.

JeffR · 10-10-2019, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rain94

"-fixed missing required skills for the Goon and Enforcer tactical roles. The requirements for both are nearly the same, but the roles have different in-game effects"

Both goon and enforcer are still showing the same Important and Key skills in the UI. Will the UI be updated as well?

I'm the person who is making those reference charts and I wanted to update it.

Are you looking at an old save? The new version can't retroactively update that data. A new start will show the correct ones.

rain94 · 10-10-2019, 11:20 PM

No, I'm looking at a completely new save. I'm mousing over Goon and Enforcer and the same skills are still be highlighted red and green for both roles.

rain94 · 10-10-2019, 11:24 PM

I do see that the patch has added Aggression, Bravery, and Determination as important skills for both Goon and Enforcer. However, Goon and Enforcer still have the same set of Key and Important skills.

This is what it looks like for both Goon and Enforcer.

JeffR · 10-11-2019, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rain94

I do see that the patch has added Aggression, Bravery, and Determination as important skills for both Goon and Enforcer. However, Goon and Enforcer still have the same set of Key and Important skills.

That's correct. The skills required are still the same, but the actual skill levels required differ slightly. And, as the notes said, the in-game effects of each role are different.

rain94 · 10-11-2019, 12:45 AM

Thanks for the confirmation Jeff. This is my first FHM and I am truly impressed with the level and attention to detail you guys have put into the game.

lorreporre · 10-11-2019, 09:03 AM

Hi, the link (for PC) is not working for me, 404 Not Found

Adam B · 10-11-2019, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorreporre

Hi, the link (for PC) is not working for me, 404 Not Found

It worked fine when I just clicked it. Perhaps try in Incognito mode?

lorreporre · 10-11-2019, 10:27 AM

Thanx for the reply Adam, but I tried and still no change, I tried without antivirus on also but it doesn't help. Is it possible to change to a steam key? I have no pbm with steam and my OOTP 20 game.
EDIT : OK now thx

artlan · 10-11-2019, 10:54 AM

Is it possible to receive a link to the updated manual?

JeffR · 10-11-2019, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artlan

Is it possible to receive a link to the updated manual?

Sure, manuals.ootpdevelopments.com/index.php?man=fhm6 (may be a little slow at the moment)

Spartacus70 · 10-11-2019, 12:31 PM

I can't use the link. IT's say : error 404 page not find.
Edit : Strange, It worked when I opened the link in an other window...
Anyway thanks!

nichimanen · 10-11-2019, 12:47 PM

Mac link not working. 404

Adam B · 10-11-2019, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nichimanen

Mac link not working. 404

Someone else had issues, try it from here: https://www.ootpdevelopments.com/fra...ager-download/

nichimanen · 10-11-2019, 01:43 PM

Thanks. That link worked!

GMO123 · 10-11-2019, 03:14 PM

Is there any difference between the Steam and Fastspring versions?

Does one get more or less add-ons, or more popular?

Is Steamworks better or not than other means of modifying FHM6, or does it not matter?

Thanks.

JeffR · 10-11-2019, 03:22 PM

Right now there's an issue with drag-and-drop on the lines selection screen in the Fastspring version that's forced us to disable it temporarily. Other than that, they're normally identical.

10-10-2019, 02:35 PM	#1
JeffR FHM Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 16,623	FHM6 Update, Version 6.1.41, Now Available A new update for Franchise Hockey Manager 6, version 6.1.41, has just been released. Unless any critical new issues are discovered overnight, this will be the version released on Steam tomorrow at 5 AM Pacific Time (8 AM Eastern, 2 PM CEST). To apply the update for the standalone (Fastspring) version of the game, just 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. Download link for PC (FastSpring): Main server: PC Installer Fastspring Download link for Mac: Main Server: Mac Installer Fastspring Alternate Download Link if for some reason the others don't work. Your existing savegames will be compatible with the updated game. Drag-and-drop remains disabled on the lines screen in the PC Fastspring version. We're continuing to investigate why it's not functioning and causing stability issues on that one specific version, but don't have a fix yet. Line setups can still be changed by clicking the selection box beside the player's name in the dressed list and then the chosen spot in the lines area. The FHM6 manual is now complete and can be accessed through the link on the start screen. Other changes: -added ability to select lineups and lines for the home team in Exhibition Mode. The functionality isn't quite the same as in a regular game yet, but we'll work on that. -fixed bug with Add Hist Team in the structure editor that would duplicate the team with ID 0 instead of adding the selected team -the Tactics-minus button on the Set Up Your Manager screen now works properly -minor and junior leagues in custom games now get historical leader screens, leaderboards, and game records -fixed issue with line locking that could result in both goalie positions being filled by the same person, causing a crash -adjusted team popup to make room for long weakness lists -the stats-to-talent debug values in player career stats are no longer visible if debug mode has been turned off -players created with the Create Player button in historical mode should now improve their Offensive or Defensive skills properly -the Steamworks button on the start screen now turns red when moused over like the other buttons -fixed colouring of the two Edit buttons for changing draft nationalities in a custom game -the Olympic Qualification Final Round should now include all the 2nd Round group winners -adjusted date of expansion draft to avoid conflicts if a user starts a historical or custom game on July 1 with an ini-draft, then adds teams via the structure editor and schedules an expansion draft for them -fixed missing required skills for the Goon and Enforcer tactical roles. The requirements for both are nearly the same, but the roles have different in-game effects -fixed headers on the old team schedule screen -using Return to Start Screen after loading a save, and then going to exhibition mode will no longer result in the exhibition game dressed list missing many players on both teams -switched back to the old, louder background crowd noise and adjusted the volume of various other game sounds. Crowd volume still seems a little faint, though, we'll likely adjust that durther. -preset injuries/suspensions file updated -various small text/UI fixes Last edited by Adam B; 10-11-2019 at 05:19 PM.

10-10-2019, 02:47 PM	#2
Steven547 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 52	Thanks! Since I haven't done this download type update before, will this overwrite any sound files or rosters we've created/added? Couple other things: The Steamworks button still doesn't highlight in red. When choosing exhibition, can I only control the away team? I don't seem to be able to elect to play as the home team. The line changes / tactics are for away only. Last edited by Steven547; 10-10-2019 at 03:02 PM.

10-10-2019, 11:24 PM	#7
rain94 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 77	I do see that the patch has added Aggression, Bravery, and Determination as important skills for both Goon and Enforcer. However, Goon and Enforcer still have the same set of Key and Important skills. This is what it looks like for both Goon and Enforcer. Attached Images Last edited by rain94; 10-10-2019 at 11:26 PM.

10-11-2019, 09:03 AM	#10
lorreporre Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 111	Hi, the link (for PC) is not working for me, 404 Not Found __________________

10-11-2019, 10:27 AM	#12
lorreporre Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 111	Thanx for the reply Adam, but I tried and still no change, I tried without antivirus on also but it doesn't help. Is it possible to change to a steam key? I have no pbm with steam and my OOTP 20 game. EDIT : OK now thx __________________ Last edited by lorreporre; 10-11-2019 at 12:13 PM.

10-10-2019, 03:38 PM	#3
JeffR FHM Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 16,623	Any modded files (aside from those in a specific save) that have the same name as a default file will be overwritten. Saved games won't be affected. The Steamworks button won't highlight in red for the Fastspring version, it'll only work on the Steam one. It's the home team that's controllable, the pregame screen will default to them.

10-10-2019, 07:45 PM	#4
rain94 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 77	"-fixed missing required skills for the Goon and Enforcer tactical roles. The requirements for both are nearly the same, but the roles have different in-game effects" Both goon and enforcer are still showing the same Important and Key skills in the UI. Will the UI be updated as well? I'm the person who is making those reference charts and I wanted to update it.

10-10-2019, 11:20 PM	#6
rain94 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 77	No, I'm looking at a completely new save. I'm mousing over Goon and Enforcer and the same skills are still be highlighted red and green for both roles.

10-11-2019, 12:45 AM	#9
rain94 Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2019 Posts: 77	Thanks for the confirmation Jeff. This is my first FHM and I am truly impressed with the level and attention to detail you guys have put into the game.

10-11-2019, 10:54 AM	#13
artlan Minors (Single A) Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 68	Is it possible to receive a link to the updated manual?

10-11-2019, 12:31 PM	#15
Spartacus70 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Sao Paulo, Brasil Posts: 198	I can't use the link. IT's say : error 404 page not find. Edit : Strange, It worked when I opened the link in an other window... Anyway thanks! Last edited by Spartacus70; 10-11-2019 at 12:34 PM.

10-11-2019, 12:47 PM	#16
nichimanen Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 76	Mac link not working. 404

10-11-2019, 01:43 PM	#18
nichimanen Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 76	Thanks. That link worked!

10-11-2019, 03:14 PM	#19
GMO123 Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 381	Is there any difference between the Steam and Fastspring versions? Does one get more or less add-ons, or more popular? Is Steamworks better or not than other means of modifying FHM6, or does it not matter? Thanks. Last edited by GMO123; 10-11-2019 at 03:21 PM.

10-11-2019, 03:22 PM	#20
JeffR FHM Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 16,623	Right now there's an issue with drag-and-drop on the lines selection screen in the Fastspring version that's forced us to disable it temporarily. Other than that, they're normally identical.