Cannot get rid of nicknames

Mike Lowe · 07-26-2012, 11:11 AM

No matter what I try, and I've searched high and low and tried strategies like "starting from a quickstart or template," but every single time that first draft class generates, I get stupid nicknames.

Of course, I already wiped clean (and saved) the nicknames.txt

What gives? I used to be able to get this in OOTP 12.

mjj55409 · 07-26-2012, 04:37 PM

Clearing out the nicknames.txt file works for me. What kind of league are you doing? How is it setup?

ohms_law · 07-26-2012, 11:15 PM

You know, this is a good idea, to get rid of the nicknames.
No idea how to deal with the problem you're having, though. Is the text file in a central location, and used for all leagues, or is it copied to the league folder each time you start a league?

Also, be sure to close out of the game and restart it, after deleting the nicknames.txt file.

SirMichaelJordan · 07-26-2012, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Lowe

No matter what I try, and I've searched high and low and tried strategies like "starting from a quickstart or template," but every single time that first draft class generates, I get stupid nicknames.

Of course, I already wiped clean (and saved) the nicknames.txt

What gives? I used to be able to get this in OOTP 12.

Glad I am not the only one. Same thing is happening to me and it was driving me crazy until I seen this thread.

Oh and nicknames has the be the only thing I dont like about this game lol.

funkadillo · 07-27-2012, 05:34 AM

I like the nicknames. *shrug*

Though I do sometimes have to edit them and change them to something else. Like if a guy's name is Josh Schneider I'm not going to let him have the nickname "Big Pete".

joefromchicago · 07-27-2012, 09:05 AM

It would be nice to have a setting for nicknames in the game set-up -- either an on-off button or a setting (like the one for foreign players) that gives the user a 0-100 range for the use of nicknames.

SirMichaelJordan · 07-28-2012, 01:56 PM

Just did an complete uninstall/reinstall and followed the directions in the modern names read me and its still not working

How is the game still generating nicknames if I deleted the file without even starting a new game?

Mike Lowe · 11-30-2012, 10:56 PM

Yep, same thing just happened to me again. Totally blank nicknames file and I get the worst nicknames for rookies. So lame.

The Wolf · 11-30-2012, 11:11 PM

Markus needs to fix this, and one of you need to file a bug report.

Bigrod · 12-01-2012, 07:04 AM

One thing one can do to get rid of nicknames is to export the roster and make a copy of it just in case. Load the original in a spreadsheet, scroll down to the row that has the Column headings and delete the contents of all cells under the Nickname Cell (Do Not delete the whole column or column heading). Save and Re-import. voila ...in about 30 seconds, no nicknames.
Or, change them, add them, delete them individually.

The Wolf · 12-01-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigrod

One thing one can do to get rid of nicknames is to export the roster and make a copy of it just in case. Load the original in a spreadsheet, scroll down to the row that has the Column headings and delete the contents of all cells under the Nickname Cell (Do Not delete the whole column or column heading). Save and Re-import. voila ...in about 30 seconds, no nicknames.
Or, change them, add them, delete them individually.

And how long does that last? Until the next draft? This needs to be fixed.

Reikazawa · 12-01-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Lowe

No matter what I try, and I've searched high and low and tried strategies like "starting from a quickstart or template," but every single time that first draft class generates, I get stupid nicknames.

Of course, I already wiped clean (and saved) the nicknames.txt

What gives? I used to be able to get this in OOTP 12.

I've experienced this, but in OOTP 11. I emptied the nicknames.txt, but it only took effect on a brand new game.

SirMichaelJordan · 12-03-2012, 07:43 PM

I finally got the modern names to work for me after trial and error but funny thing is, even after creating a league from scratch, the nicknames still showed up even though the file is deleted...

I should mention that I imported the End of the season QuickStart into my save as a template. That may have been why..

-Juke

Cras · 12-04-2012, 03:31 AM

I really wish the nicknames would just be removed from the game. I could never stand them.

Bluenoser · 12-04-2012, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Cras

I really wish the nicknames would just be removed from the game. I could never stand them.

I really wish they would leave them in, I think they're great.

The Wolf · 12-04-2012, 08:43 AM

I made a suggestion that a nickname on/off switch be added to 14. This idea should in theory be acceptable to everyone.

Cras · 12-04-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

I made a suggestion that a nickname on/off switch be added to 14. This idea should in theory be acceptable to everyone.

default being the off position I hope...:P

But I do recall running into this problem a few years ago....and it was after a patch I think where nicknames showed up in my league again and I had a hellish time getting rid of them.

Which I guess brings up another thing....the patches, they always seem to go to far and rewrite too many files. I always have to keep in mind to go back and restore the files that I have edited...and some I really don't understand why the patcher cares about, like the finances file. Throw the nickname file in there as well I suppose, though in v13 I have had no issue on getting rid of the nicknames and keeping those wretched things out of my league.

darkcloud4579 · 01-31-2013, 11:29 PM

The other annoying thing is, when you get rid of nicknames, then add them individually for players and the game then decides that EVERYONE needs those 3 or 4 nicknames and then you're stuck deleting them.

I agree with an on/off switch for nicknames or a way to get rid of them fast.

Fyrestorm3 · 02-01-2013, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by darkcloud4579

The other annoying thing is, when you get rid of nicknames, then add them individually for players and the game then decides that EVERYONE needs those 3 or 4 nicknames and then you're stuck deleting them.

I agree with an on/off switch for nicknames or a way to get rid of them fast.

That's because every nickname you manually give a player automatically gets added to the game's list of nicknames. And if you've already gotten rid of all the other nicknames, yours are the only ones that show up.

But yeah, on/off switch, as I'm sure we all agree.

NateAndStuff · 02-01-2013, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by funkadillo

I like the nicknames. *shrug*

Though I do sometimes have to edit them and change them to something else. Like if a guy's name is Josh Schneider I'm not going to let him have the nickname "Big Pete".

Why? It isn't baseball but in the NHL a few years back, Keith Tkachuk was nicknamed "Big Walt". It looks weird, but I'm sure it isn't the first time it's happened. haha

07-26-2012, 11:11 AM	#1
Mike Lowe Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,131	Cannot get rid of nicknames No matter what I try, and I've searched high and low and tried strategies like "starting from a quickstart or template," but every single time that first draft class generates, I get stupid nicknames. Of course, I already wiped clean (and saved) the nicknames.txt What gives? I used to be able to get this in OOTP 12.

07-26-2012, 04:37 PM	#2
mjj55409 All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,166	Clearing out the nicknames.txt file works for me. What kind of league are you doing? How is it setup? __________________ FABL -- Chicago Chiefs

07-26-2012, 11:15 PM	#3
ohms_law Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 232	You know, this is a good idea, to get rid of the nicknames. No idea how to deal with the problem you're having, though. Is the text file in a central location, and used for all leagues, or is it copied to the league folder each time you start a league? Also, be sure to close out of the game and restart it, after deleting the nicknames.txt file. __________________ You insist that there is something a machine cannot do. If you will tell me precisely what it is that a machine cannot do, then I can always make a machine which will do just that! -J. von Neumann

07-27-2012, 09:05 AM	#6
joefromchicago Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 3,630	It would be nice to have a setting for nicknames in the game set-up -- either an on-off button or a setting (like the one for foreign players) that gives the user a 0-100 range for the use of nicknames. __________________ American-Ethnic (and Canadian) Namesets Historical Minor League Schedules 1870s City/Team Nickname Randomizers "It's Usually Sunny in Philadelphia" weather mod

12-01-2012, 07:04 AM	#10
Bigrod OOTP Stats Master Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 3,075	One thing one can do to get rid of nicknames is to export the roster and make a copy of it just in case. Load the original in a spreadsheet, scroll down to the row that has the Column headings and delete the contents of all cells under the Nickname Cell (Do Not delete the whole column or column heading). Save and Re-import. voila ...in about 30 seconds, no nicknames. Or, change them, add them, delete them individually. Last edited by Bigrod; 12-01-2012 at 07:11 AM.

07-27-2012, 05:34 AM	#5
funkadillo Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 246	I like the nicknames. shrug Though I do sometimes have to edit them and change them to something else. Like if a guy's name is Josh Schneider I'm not going to let him have the nickname "Big Pete".

07-28-2012, 01:56 PM	#7
SirMichaelJordan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,627	Just did an complete uninstall/reinstall and followed the directions in the modern names read me and its still not working How is the game still generating nicknames if I deleted the file without even starting a new game?

11-30-2012, 10:56 PM	#8
Mike Lowe Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,131	Yep, same thing just happened to me again. Totally blank nicknames file and I get the worst nicknames for rookies. So lame.

12-03-2012, 07:43 PM	#13
SirMichaelJordan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 2,627	I finally got the modern names to work for me after trial and error but funny thing is, even after creating a league from scratch, the nicknames still showed up even though the file is deleted... I should mention that I imported the End of the season QuickStart into my save as a template. That may have been why.. -Juke

12-04-2012, 03:31 AM	#14
Cras Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LEO Posts: 3,789	I really wish the nicknames would just be removed from the game. I could never stand them. __________________ The Chicago White Sox 1906, 1917, 2005 World Series Champions 1900, 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919, 1959, 2005 American League Champions 2000, 2005, 2008 American League Central Division Champions 1983, 1993 American League West Division Champions OOTP \| Orbiter \| SSMS \| FSX \| LoL \| MLP:FIM!

01-31-2013, 11:29 PM	#18
darkcloud4579 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 8,305 Blog Entries: 32	The other annoying thing is, when you get rid of nicknames, then add them individually for players and the game then decides that EVERYONE needs those 3 or 4 nicknames and then you're stuck deleting them. I agree with an on/off switch for nicknames or a way to get rid of them fast. __________________ Godfather of Fast-Sim OOTP My Mods: GMExcel 24 Major League Women's Baseball (OOTP24) quickstart Indian Premier League \| 300+ years of baseball quickstart \| Expatriate League quickstart \| Off-Field Injuries Update \| Women's Name File for OOTP \| My (outdated) market calculator & financial spreadsheets