OOTP 2007 fictional schedules v.1.1.0 - Page 2

Unoriginal Name · 05-01-2007, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

Unless the schedule files are linked or related by file name, once a file is imported the league should keep using that single file until you decide to either generate a new schedule or import a different one.

If there are multiple files with the same format in your schedules folder distinguished only by the comment at the end of the filename, the first in alphabetical order would be used at league creation then the game would move through the list as years progressed. If there were 3 such files named like below for a league created in 2006, the game would load them automatically for the league like this:

2006: ILN_BGY_G162_SL1_D1_T4_D2_T4_SL2_D1_T4_D2_T4_C_A
2007: ILN_BGY_G162_SL1_D1_T4_D2_T4_SL2_D1_T4_D2_T4_C_B
2008: ILN_BGY_G162_SL1_D1_T4_D2_T4_SL2_D1_T4_D2_T4_C_C
2009: ILN_BGY_G162_SL1_D1_T4_D2_T4_SL2_D1_T4_D2_T4_C_A
2010: ILN_BGY_G162_SL1_D1_T4_D2_T4_SL2_D1_T4_D2_T4_C_B
2011: ILN_BGY_G162_SL1_D1_T4_D2_T4_SL2_D1_T4_D2_T4_C_C

That is what I was seeing. I had two schedules that it kept alternating between. I had wrongly assumed that each time it would alternate it would generate new match-ups but keep the overall schedule the same. Thanks for the clarification.

Le Grande Orange · 05-01-2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unoriginal Name

That is what I was seeing. I had two schedules that it kept alternating between.

Can you post what the exact file names of those two schedules? There's something I want to check.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unoriginal Name

I had wrongly assumed that each time it would alternate it would generate new match-ups but keep the overall schedule the same. Thanks for the clarification.

The value of linked schedule files is that it allows for matchups to be rotated in a controlled way. For example, if you had interleague play and wanted it to rotate between divisions over a number of years, or if you had an uneven split of home and away games against an opponent and wanted that to alternate year to year, by setting up the appropriate schedules this type of rotating/alternating play can be done.

ifspuds · 05-01-2007, 04:57 PM

Grrrrr. I keep getting the "loaded schedule has a different structure as (sic) the current league" error.

From the League Structure tab:
1 sub league
1 division
8 teams in division 1

From the Options tab, under Schedule Options:
Season start date: April 1, 2018
Force Start on Certain Weekday: not checked
Auto adjust date if matching XML schedule found: not checked
# of games per team: 98
Schedule Balance: balanced schedule checked

I'm trying to use ILN_BGY_G98_SL1_D1_T8_c_T8-L98.lsdl from this schedule pack (which was created *for* this league, so imagine my frustration!) and having no luck.

Any suggestions?

SandMan · 05-01-2007, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ifspuds

Grrrrr. I keep getting the "loaded schedule has a different structure as (sic) the current league" error.

From the League Structure tab:
1 sub league
1 division
8 teams in division 1

From the Options tab, under Schedule Options:
Season start date: April 1, 2018
Force Start on Certain Weekday: not checked
Auto adjust date if matching XML schedule found: not checked
# of games per team: 98
Schedule Balance: balanced schedule checked

I'm trying to use ILN_BGY_G98_SL1_D1_T8_c_T8-L98.lsdl from this schedule pack (which was created *for* this league, so imagine my frustration!) and having no luck.

Any suggestions?

rename the file ILN_BGY_G98_T8_c_T8-L98 or download the new fixed schedules. If you do the rename you will also need to open the lsdl file in notepad and remove the SL1_D1_ . It should read the same as the new file name without the comment of T8-L98.

This is the error I had in all single league, single division schedules.

ifspuds · 05-01-2007, 05:57 PM

Woohoo! That did it. Thanks, SandMan!

Unoriginal Name · 05-01-2007, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

Can you post what the exact file names of those two schedules? There's something I want to check.

The value of linked schedule files is that it allows for matchups to be rotated in a controlled way. For example, if you had interleague play and wanted it to rotate between divisions over a number of years, or if you had an uneven split of home and away games against an opponent and wanted that to alternate year to year, by setting up the appropriate schedules this type of rotating/alternating play can be done.

The file names are:

ILN_BGN_G162_SL1_D1_T6_D2_T6_SL2_D1_T6_D2_T6_c_T24-D90-N72.lsdl
ILN_BGN_G162_SL1_D1_T6_D2_T6_SL2_D1_T6_D2_T6_c_T24-D90-N72-V2.lsdl

Le Grande Orange · 05-01-2007, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unoriginal Name

The file names are:

ILN_BGN_G162_SL1_D1_T6_D2_T6_SL2_D1_T6_D2_T6_c_T24-D90-N72.lsdl
ILN_BGN_G162_SL1_D1_T6_D2_T6_SL2_D1_T6_D2_T6_c_T24-D90-N72-V2.lsdl

Thanks. In the file name...

ILN_BGN_G162_SL1_D1_T6_D2_T6_SL2_D1_T6_D2_T6_c_T24-D90-N72.lsdl
ILN_BGN_G162_SL1_D1_T6_D2_T6_SL2_D1_T6_D2_T6_c_T24-D90-N72-V2.lsdl

...everything before the _c_ comment separator defines the criteria of the schedule file, while everything after the _c_ are the comments. It's in the comments area where linked schedules are defined. In your case, the name before the comment in both files is identical, and with text in the comment area, the game assumes the two schedules are intended to be linked and orders them alphabetically.

If you have time, could you try out something for me? Rename the first to something like

Code:

ILN_BGN_G162_SL1_D1_T6_D2_T6_SL2_D1_T6_D2_T6_c_a.lsdl

and the second file to

Code:

ILN_BGN_G162_SL1_D1_T6_D2_T6_SL2_D1_T6_D2_T6_c_1.lsdl

and see if the schedules still alternate each year like you were seeing before. I'm guessing they will, but it'd be good to get confirmation.

Unoriginal Name · 05-01-2007, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

If you have time, could you try out something for me? Rename the first to something like

Code:

ILN_BGN_G162_SL1_D1_T6_D2_T6_SL2_D1_T6_D2_T6_c_a.lsdl

and the second file to

Code:

ILN_BGN_G162_SL1_D1_T6_D2_T6_SL2_D1_T6_D2_T6_c_1.lsdl

and see if the schedules still alternate each year like you were seeing before. I'm guessing they will, but it'd be good to get confirmation.

Sorry Le Grande I decided to expand the league and I looked and it doesn't look like there are two versions for the expanded league like there were for the 24 team league.

ballman · 05-05-2007, 12:36 PM

I get the following message:

"Could not import schedule. The loaded schedule has a different structure as the current league."

I have the following in order to try to make it work:

1 - turned off interleague play as the schedule has no teams playing that way
2 - BGN - I turned off balanced schedule
3 - changed the start date to match the file. I noted it said April 3, so I changed my start date to that.

Also, what type of program opens thesefiles?

Love the idea, hope I can get it to work

ballman · 05-05-2007, 01:25 PM

I think I figured it out.

I'll let you know when the current season is over.

ballman · 05-05-2007, 02:34 PM

I was using the 10-team configuration insteadof the 20 team. This is really cool...

Samuel Vimes · 05-08-2007, 10:22 AM

Thanks for doing this job! Have downloaded and it looks a lot better than what OOTP gives.

CaLíKrAzY · 05-12-2007, 07:46 AM

Just wanted to say great job and I'm enjoying these vmuch

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mrcoach00 · 07-01-2007, 05:32 PM

I play out all of my games, and boy was I bummed during the middle of my first season when I realized that I forgot to incorporate interleague play.
I found this thread, downloaded the fictional schedules V.1.1.0, and I was able to switch the structure of my league from a 2L 343 343 to a 433 334. Things are working great, and I couldn't be happier.
Just wanted to share my success and thank you for your hard work!

05-01-2007, 04:57 PM	#23
ifspuds Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 2,117	Grrrrr. I keep getting the "loaded schedule has a different structure as (sic) the current league" error. From the League Structure tab: 1 sub league 1 division 8 teams in division 1 From the Options tab, under Schedule Options: Season start date: April 1, 2018 Force Start on Certain Weekday: not checked Auto adjust date if matching XML schedule found: not checked # of games per team: 98 Schedule Balance: balanced schedule checked I'm trying to use ILN_BGY_G98_SL1_D1_T8_c_T8-L98.lsdl from this schedule pack (which was created for this league, so imagine my frustration!) and having no luck. Any suggestions? __________________ Jeff Watson Former dynasty writer and online league player, now mostly retired

05-01-2007, 05:57 PM	#25
ifspuds Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 2,117	Woohoo! That did it. Thanks, SandMan! __________________ Jeff Watson Former dynasty writer and online league player, now mostly retired

05-05-2007, 12:36 PM	#29
ballman Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 145	2 leagues, each with 2 divisions of 5 teams. I get the following message: "Could not import schedule. The loaded schedule has a different structure as the current league." I have the following in order to try to make it work: 1 - turned off interleague play as the schedule has no teams playing that way 2 - BGN - I turned off balanced schedule 3 - changed the start date to match the file. I noted it said April 3, so I changed my start date to that. Also, what type of program opens thesefiles? Love the idea, hope I can get it to work

05-05-2007, 01:25 PM	#30
ballman Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 145	disregard I think I figured it out. I'll let you know when the current season is over.

05-05-2007, 02:34 PM	#31
ballman Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: riverside, ca Posts: 145	yep - figured it out I was using the 10-team configuration insteadof the 20 team. This is really cool...

05-08-2007, 10:22 AM	#32
Samuel Vimes Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 44	Thanks for doing this job! Have downloaded and it looks a lot better than what OOTP gives.

05-12-2007, 07:46 AM	#33
CaLíKrAzY All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Costa Mesa, CaLí Posts: 722	Just wanted to say great job and I'm enjoying these vmuch .

07-01-2007, 05:32 PM	#34
mrcoach00 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 217	I play out all of my games, and boy was I bummed during the middle of my first season when I realized that I forgot to incorporate interleague play. I found this thread, downloaded the fictional schedules V.1.1.0, and I was able to switch the structure of my league from a 2L 343 343 to a 433 334. Things are working great, and I couldn't be happier. Just wanted to share my success and thank you for your hard work!