Would there be an interest..???

SandMan · 04-01-2007, 12:53 PM

I have converted about 140 of the OOTP6.5 fictional schedules over to the new format. I am planning on doing the rest of the files but was wondering if this is something anyone would be interested in and if it would be something that could be uploaded to PadresFan's site?

The schedules could be used for any league/year and I will include the readme to explain how to use the schedules for your leagues. Not many of these schedules are my creation but simply converting the files from the OOTP 6.5 mods - fictional schedules. If any of the schedule makers of these schedules request that I do not convert their work I will honor the request.

Regards,

Steve

SandMan · 04-01-2007, 06:03 PM

I guess not....

well I'll scrap this project for now. It was time consuming doing the conversion and with everyone satisfied with the game created schedules this would not be needed. I just thought that maybe some of the gamers here would like to have more control over their schedules and with the over 300 created with the 6.5 game format this would be a nice addition having the files converted for use in 2007.

btheflash · 04-01-2007, 06:26 PM

I would be interested in this. The game generated schedules aren't that great. I cant seem to get the 2006 schedule converter to work. There's not much going on here in the schedule forum, so not many people probably check this forum too often.

I imagine the MAC people would appreciate it also, since they can't use the 2006 sked converter.

Scott Vibert · 04-01-2007, 06:29 PM

Please release what you've done already, even if you decided not to finish.

SandMan · 04-01-2007, 06:30 PM

Okay, I will create this and then post on the main board when completed. I started this project only because I needed 5 schedules and found them on the 6.5 board. So I converted them and the schedules worked to my satisfaction. I will also provide a readme on how to use these files.....

Regards,

Steve

Carplos · 04-01-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SandMan

I guess not....

well I'll scrap this project for now. It was time consuming doing the conversion and with everyone satisfied with the game created schedules this would not be needed. I just thought that maybe some of the gamers here would like to have more control over their schedules and with the over 300 created with the 6.5 game format this would be a nice addition having the files converted for use in 2007.

Dude, you gave people like five hours...

SandMan · 04-01-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott Vibert

Please release what you've done already, even if you decided not to finish.

Okay, I will release them in sets just give me a day to organize what I have so I don't duplicate work and to create the instructions on the schedules... bad thing about the new format is that you can't put instructions or text in the xml file other than what the xml translator is looking for....

SandMan · 04-01-2007, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Carplos

Dude, you gave people like five hours...

I went by total view in the five hours and saw that it was low traffic, hence no interest, especially when compared to the traffic and views on the other areas in this section (mods)...... just wanted to get a preliminary scope of interest in this - that is all..... even if the message would have been negative it is better than nothing......

Carplos · 04-01-2007, 06:42 PM

But if you notice, the schedules section doesn't get a lot of "interest" in general since it's not all that active.

btheflash · 04-01-2007, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SandMan

Okay, I will create this and then post on the main board when completed. Steve

Yeah, if you want a response you should post in the 2007 general discussion forum. The mods fora has a lot of traffic, but everybody is looking for logos or rosters.

Thanks for doing this, I appreciate it.

endgame · 04-01-2007, 09:29 PM

Thanks for the hard work, as always, SandMan. Always appreciate the fact that you handle everything with a meticulous eye. I'm sure these will do the trick for many.

On the related note, the schedule section isn't viewed that often as I don't think many people have been very optimistic about big changes there. God willing, a StickWare for v2007 will eventually be developed.

Besides that, it could be I'm just an idiot, but information in the Mods section right now is scattered all over and even utilizing the search function many of the specifics are difficult to track down and often duplicated in other forum sections. Know the moderators have a ton to do, but IMHO this could use reworking. Schedules, at least, are clearly marked. Sorry to hijack a bit there. Keep up the good work, Steve!

ifspuds · 04-01-2007, 11:27 PM

Please please please PLEASE continue this project, SandMan. I was just thinking the other day how it was a tragedy all those terrific fictional schedules GMO made weren't going to get ported over. I use them pretty extensively, so it'd be terrific to have them for 2007.

And I'll echo what endgame says... it's hard to even browse the mods forum. It's a lot of clicking to see what's going on across all the subfora, unless there's an easy way I'm just not aware of (which is very likely!).

SandMan · 04-02-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ifspuds

Please please please PLEASE continue this project, SandMan. I was just thinking the other day how it was a tragedy all those terrific fictional schedules GMO made weren't going to get ported over. I use them pretty extensively, so it'd be terrific to have them for 2007.

And I'll echo what endgame says... it's hard to even browse the mods forum. It's a lot of clicking to see what's going on across all the subfora, unless there's an easy way I'm just not aware of (which is very likely!).

I will be busy until Thursday, but I will work on the schedules this weekend and hopefully have something ready by the beginning of next week. I have tested 20 schedules and they all are working beautifully and as expected in accordance to the instructions in the manual. I will provide instructions and a FAQ on this project also.

Until this weekend,

Regards,

Steve

Le Grande Orange · 04-02-2007, 08:34 PM

I was going to convert over some OOTP6.5 schedules, but if SandMan is going to do tackle that task, that'll leave me more time to put together a nice sampling of real-world minor league schedule files for download.

SandMan, PM me when you get the chance please.

Vris · 04-03-2007, 12:45 PM

Yes, please do. Those schedules are a godsend. Having them in 06/07 format would be amazing.

koohead · 04-03-2007, 01:04 PM

^^

akw4572 · 04-03-2007, 04:01 PM

Hell yes there would be an interest. All the game generated schedules have the same off day for all the teams, hence assuring #1 starters always match up against other #1's.

SandMan · 04-05-2007, 08:49 PM

There is a plan to put these out as I complete them with instructions. I have been extremely busy with real life business and have not been able to work on these in a few days but I am working on them now. Currently I am about half way done with the set I want to put out. Be patient and I will have the schedules done by the 13th at the latest. Thanks for the support.

I was hoping to get these out by the first patch but it appears it will be a bit later.

Regards

ifspuds · 04-09-2007, 04:25 PM

Hey Sandman, could you let me know if you have this schedule converted? I'm hoping to convert my Outpost League dynasty over to 2007 in the next few days, and that's the custom schedule gmo created for me (which I would like to keep using for a few seasons). Thanks for all your work on this. Much appreciated!

SandMan · 04-09-2007, 05:21 PM

Here it is.

Two formats, same schedule, one is for 1 division the second for 2 divisions.

BTW, I will have the schedules done some time this week.

Regards

04-01-2007, 09:29 PM	#11
endgame Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 16,843	Thanks for the hard work, as always, SandMan. Always appreciate the fact that you handle everything with a meticulous eye. I'm sure these will do the trick for many. On the related note, the schedule section isn't viewed that often as I don't think many people have been very optimistic about big changes there. God willing, a StickWare for v2007 will eventually be developed. Besides that, it could be I'm just an idiot, but information in the Mods section right now is scattered all over and even utilizing the search function many of the specifics are difficult to track down and often duplicated in other forum sections. Know the moderators have a ton to do, but IMHO this could use reworking. Schedules, at least, are clearly marked. Sorry to hijack a bit there. Keep up the good work, Steve! __________________ "Try again. Fail again. Fail better." -- Samuel Beckett _____________________________________________

04-01-2007, 11:27 PM	#12
ifspuds Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 2,117	Please please please PLEASE continue this project, SandMan. I was just thinking the other day how it was a tragedy all those terrific fictional schedules GMO made weren't going to get ported over. I use them pretty extensively, so it'd be terrific to have them for 2007. And I'll echo what endgame says... it's hard to even browse the mods forum. It's a lot of clicking to see what's going on across all the subfora, unless there's an easy way I'm just not aware of (which is very likely!). __________________ Jeff Watson Former dynasty writer and online league player, now mostly retired

04-03-2007, 12:45 PM	#15
Vris Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: somewhere where I don't know where I am Posts: 3,251	Yes, please do. Those schedules are a godsend. Having them in 06/07 format would be amazing. __________________ None Blog it.

04-03-2007, 01:04 PM	#16
koohead Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 3,137	^^ __________________ GM - New Jersey Bears of the NPBL;

04-05-2007, 08:49 PM	#18
SandMan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,946	Update.. There is a plan to put these out as I complete them with instructions. I have been extremely busy with real life business and have not been able to work on these in a few days but I am working on them now. Currently I am about half way done with the set I want to put out. Be patient and I will have the schedules done by the 13th at the latest. Thanks for the support. I was hoping to get these out by the first patch but it appears it will be a bit later. Regards

04-01-2007, 12:53 PM	#1
SandMan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,946	Would there be an interest..??? I have converted about 140 of the OOTP6.5 fictional schedules over to the new format. I am planning on doing the rest of the files but was wondering if this is something anyone would be interested in and if it would be something that could be uploaded to PadresFan's site? The schedules could be used for any league/year and I will include the readme to explain how to use the schedules for your leagues. Not many of these schedules are my creation but simply converting the files from the OOTP 6.5 mods - fictional schedules. If any of the schedule makers of these schedules request that I do not convert their work I will honor the request. Regards, Steve

04-01-2007, 06:03 PM	#2
SandMan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,946	I guess not.... well I'll scrap this project for now. It was time consuming doing the conversion and with everyone satisfied with the game created schedules this would not be needed. I just thought that maybe some of the gamers here would like to have more control over their schedules and with the over 300 created with the 6.5 game format this would be a nice addition having the files converted for use in 2007.

04-01-2007, 06:26 PM	#3
btheflash Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 77	I would be interested in this. The game generated schedules aren't that great. I cant seem to get the 2006 schedule converter to work. There's not much going on here in the schedule forum, so not many people probably check this forum too often. I imagine the MAC people would appreciate it also, since they can't use the 2006 sked converter.

04-01-2007, 06:29 PM	#4
Scott Vibert Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: My Computer Posts: 8,182	Please release what you've done already, even if you decided not to finish.

04-01-2007, 06:30 PM	#5
SandMan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,946	Okay, I will create this and then post on the main board when completed. I started this project only because I needed 5 schedules and found them on the 6.5 board. So I converted them and the schedules worked to my satisfaction. I will also provide a readme on how to use these files..... Regards, Steve

04-01-2007, 06:42 PM	#9
Carplos Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 2,688 Infractions: 1/0 (0)	But if you notice, the schedules section doesn't get a lot of "interest" in general since it's not all that active.

04-02-2007, 08:34 PM	#14
Le Grande Orange Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Up There Posts: 15,413	I was going to convert over some OOTP6.5 schedules, but if SandMan is going to do tackle that task, that'll leave me more time to put together a nice sampling of real-world minor league schedule files for download. SandMan, PM me when you get the chance please.

04-03-2007, 04:01 PM	#17
akw4572 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,601	Hell yes there would be an interest. All the game generated schedules have the same off day for all the teams, hence assuring #1 starters always match up against other #1's.

04-09-2007, 04:25 PM	#19
ifspuds Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 2,117	Hey Sandman, could you let me know if you have this schedule converted? I'm hoping to convert my Outpost League dynasty over to 2007 in the next few days, and that's the custom schedule gmo created for me (which I would like to keep using for a few seasons). Thanks for all your work on this. Much appreciated! __________________ Jeff Watson Former dynasty writer and online league player, now mostly retired

04-09-2007, 05:21 PM	#20
SandMan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,946	Here it is. Two formats, same schedule, one is for 1 division the second for 2 divisions. BTW, I will have the schedules done some time this week. Regards Last edited by SandMan; 05-05-2007 at 06:47 PM.