March 13 Database Update Now Available

JeffR · 03-13-2013, 11:36 AM

Our first data update for the FHM Beta is now available:

http://files.ootpdevelopments.com/fh...2013-03-13.zip

Unzip the file and copy the contents into your quickstart_games directory (make sure that the game is not running). This will typically be:

C:\Users\(your username)\Documents\Out of the Park Developments\Franchise Hockey Manager 2014\data\quickstart_games

Overwrite the existing files (they'll replace the contents of your Majors.Quick and Historical.Quick directories; graphics files like team logos will not be overwritten.)

You'll have to start a new game for the data to be updated, they won't affect saves at all. Note that this is a data update only, there are no changes/fixes to the game code.

Since data updating is a continuous process involving 20+ people each making thousands of edits every week, there's too much going on for it to be possible to post a complete list of changes with these updates. However, some notable changes this week are:

-removed duplicate prospects accidentally created during final pre-beta edits last week
-players who debuted in 1980-81 added to historical database
-salary caps removed from pre-2005 historic seasons
-proper budgets set for NHL teams
-most NHL-caliber free agents edited to the same standard as the current NHL players
-fixed several bugs caused by bad/erroneous data
-NHL transactions up-to-date as of Tuesday, March 13
-EIHL and EPIHL no longer marked as junior leagues
-better contract values for European and minor leagues
-large number of NHL players no longer starting on waivers

We aim to release a new data update every Wednesday. Game updates will be less regular, date of the next one is still undecided.

analgesic · 03-13-2013, 11:42 AM

Thanks Jeff, this looks like a great update.

Have the other 2013 draft picks been added?

EDIT: For some reason nothing has updated, and the windows allowing you to select which database to use no longer pops up. I had to create the folders, as the Out of the Park Developments directory was completely empty. Perhaps I should place the database files somewhere else?

JeffR · 03-13-2013, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by analgesic

EDIT: For some reason nothing has updated, and the windows allowing you to select which database to use no longer pops up. I had to create the folders, as the Out of the Park Developments directory was completely empty. Perhaps I should place the database files somewhere else?

The directory shouldn't have been empty. What directory are your saves in? It'll be the same path as that, only the quickstart_games folder instead of the saved_games one.

analgesic · 03-13-2013, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffR

The directory shouldn't have been empty. What directory are your saves in? It'll be the same path as that, only the quickstart_games folder instead of the saved_games one.

Ah, my saves and quickstart folder are in the game directory. It must default there if you don't install the game to C:

You might want to consider implementing an option like EHM had to select which database to use. It's not that important now, but eventually people will want to play games with different databases.

FYI the "Exit" button in the top right corner can't be selected once you're part of the way through setting up a new game.

SushamiBoy · 03-13-2013, 01:18 PM

Has the issue with the 2014 draft being empty been resolved or will that be a future update?

RCR86 · 03-13-2013, 02:03 PM

Awesome. Every update gets me even more amped for the final release.

analgesic · 03-13-2013, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SushamiBoy

Has the issue with the 2014 draft being empty been resolved or will that be a future update?

Future update. Apparently that's a game engine issue, not a database issue.

sizzlingpopcorn · 03-13-2013, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SushamiBoy

Has the issue with the 2014 draft being empty been resolved or will that be a future update?

It's bug rather than a data issue. It will be fixed in the next game update.

shaken_bacon · 03-13-2013, 04:55 PM

Ah now I have more than $3,000 to spend in the EIHL. =)

Good stuff!

Julian90 · 03-16-2013, 06:54 PM

I don't know what I'm doing wrong but if I want to integrate it, has 35 errors,'' The file could not be created.''
I can't find the error..

silvam14 · 03-17-2013, 08:56 AM

Are there supposed to be roster updates in this data update?

I updated the majors quickstart files, started a new game and I notice Mike Brown is still on the Maple Leafs and a host of other things. Doesn't look like much has changed

geckon · 03-17-2013, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvam14

Are there supposed to be roster updates in this data update?

I updated the majors quickstart files, started a new game and I notice Mike Brown is still on the Maple Leafs and a host of other things. Doesn't look like much has changed

There are roster changes but not necessarily in all leagues. It depends on a researcher whether he added changes in this regard or not. If you have any suggestions please use the respective threads in Beta Data subforum.

sizzlingpopcorn · 03-17-2013, 03:11 PM

The QMJHL had a overhaul for the first week's update and the update happening next Wednesday will be even better, with more attributes given. MHL has been started and I'll see what happens before midnight.

It all depends on the researcher and the week. It takes a lot of time to do the research and then to add it to the database.

03-13-2013, 11:36 AM	#1
JeffR FHM Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 16,625	March 13 Database Update Now Available Our first data update for the FHM Beta is now available: http://files.ootpdevelopments.com/fh...2013-03-13.zip Unzip the file and copy the contents into your quickstart_games directory (make sure that the game is not running). This will typically be: C:\Users\(your username)\Documents\Out of the Park Developments\Franchise Hockey Manager 2014\data\quickstart_games Overwrite the existing files (they'll replace the contents of your Majors.Quick and Historical.Quick directories; graphics files like team logos will not be overwritten.) You'll have to start a new game for the data to be updated, they won't affect saves at all. Note that this is a data update only, there are no changes/fixes to the game code. Since data updating is a continuous process involving 20+ people each making thousands of edits every week, there's too much going on for it to be possible to post a complete list of changes with these updates. However, some notable changes this week are: -removed duplicate prospects accidentally created during final pre-beta edits last week -players who debuted in 1980-81 added to historical database -salary caps removed from pre-2005 historic seasons -proper budgets set for NHL teams -most NHL-caliber free agents edited to the same standard as the current NHL players -fixed several bugs caused by bad/erroneous data -NHL transactions up-to-date as of Tuesday, March 13 -EIHL and EPIHL no longer marked as junior leagues -better contract values for European and minor leagues -large number of NHL players no longer starting on waivers We aim to release a new data update every Wednesday. Game updates will be less regular, date of the next one is still undecided.

03-13-2013, 11:42 AM	#2
analgesic Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 206 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Thanks Jeff, this looks like a great update. Have the other 2013 draft picks been added? EDIT: For some reason nothing has updated, and the windows allowing you to select which database to use no longer pops up. I had to create the folders, as the Out of the Park Developments directory was completely empty. Perhaps I should place the database files somewhere else? Last edited by analgesic; 03-13-2013 at 11:59 AM.

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silvam14 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dedham, MA Posts: 9,746	Are there supposed to be roster updates in this data update? I updated the majors quickstart files, started a new game and I notice Mike Brown is still on the Maple Leafs and a host of other things. Doesn't look like much has changed __________________ Senior "Nancy Boy" of the OOTP Boards _______________________________________________

03-13-2013, 01:18 PM	#5
SushamiBoy Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 200	Has the issue with the 2014 draft being empty been resolved or will that be a future update?

03-13-2013, 02:03 PM	#6
RCR86 Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 14	Awesome. Every update gets me even more amped for the final release.

03-13-2013, 04:55 PM	#9
shaken_bacon Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Posts: 33	Ah now I have more than $3,000 to spend in the EIHL. =) Good stuff!

03-16-2013, 06:54 PM	#10
Julian90 Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hamburg, Germany Posts: 2	I don't know what I'm doing wrong but if I want to integrate it, has 35 errors,'' The file could not be created.'' I can't find the error..

03-17-2013, 03:11 PM	#13
sizzlingpopcorn Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 429 Blog Entries: 2	The QMJHL had a overhaul for the first week's update and the update happening next Wednesday will be even better, with more attributes given. MHL has been started and I'll see what happens before midnight. It all depends on the researcher and the week. It takes a lot of time to do the research and then to add it to the database.