Is something really wrong with Play Game feature?

[Lukas Berger]

Originally Posted by pstrickert

If I were you, I'd upload the files and then update the ticket (if you can) with the file name or whatever. I doubt any of us can do anything more.

Originally Posted by Findest2001

The ticket yes. I posted about it. The zipped files were never requested.

Originally Posted by DCG12

Can you direct me to the post/ticket? I don't see anything in the bug report page under technical support. I've looked back through all your posts using your page in the members list and don't see anything other then what is posted in this thread.

Maybe I'm just missing it though

We're willing to look at the files if you want to post a link to them, though it may take some time before we can get to them. That being said, the reason I didn't ask for them is because as I mentioned in the ticket reply, as far as I understand the mechanics of the game (with the proviso that I don't code myself) it's literally impossible that something is playing out differently when playing the games as opposed to simming them. The code for both is exactly the same.

Plus, even if by some incredible mischance, there was an issue in playing out games, we'd have hundreds or thousands of complaints about that coming in, not just this one. So though I have no doubt you're sincere in thinking there's a problem here, I do not see how that could possibly be the case.

If you want, pease do post the files though, and I'll play out some games with them and see what happens. If you post a link here then I'm sure some of the folks replying here will do so as well and we can see what results we get.

[Findest2001]

Originally Posted by Lukas Berger

We're willing to look at the files if you want to post a link to them, though it may take some time before we can get to them. That being said, the reason I didn't ask for them is because as I mentioned in the ticket reply, as far as I understand the mechanics of the game (with the proviso that I don't code myself) it's literally impossible that something is playing out differently when playing the games as opposed to simming them. The code for both is exactly the same.

Plus, even if by some incredible mischance, there was an issue in playing out games, we'd have hundreds or thousands of complaints about that coming in, not just this one. So though I have no doubt you're sincere in thinking there's a problem here, I do not see how that could possibly be the case.

If you want, please do post the files though, and I'll play out some games with them and see what happens. If you post a link here then I'm sure some of the folks replying here will do so as well and we can see what results we get.

I appreciate your response, and your candor. I have little doubt you are RIGHT. After my many discussions in this thread I have come to see I must simply be the unluckiest player in OOTP history. As unlikely as it may be, I fear that statement is now the truth.


Once again, thank you for the response. If the issue continues I will certainly send along my game file.

EDIT: PS, My apologies, I did not intend to use your name in the copy and paste of the bug report. I hope that didn't violate a rule of privacy or anything.

EDIT BIG MISTAKE: I only just realized I said wrong and not "right". I'm so sorry about that mistake. I believe you are correct and hope that's the way you read it. Geez that was a big mistake

[dkgo]

this guy created countless threads on garbage perfect team "bugs" too because he thought his league number was his winning percentage and if a player doesnt hit for two weeks there must be a problem

[Findest2001]

Originally Posted by dkgo

this guy created countless threads on garbage perfect team "bugs" too because he thought his league number was his winning percentage and if a player doesnt hit for two weeks there must be a problem

Then don't post in them if they're garbage. Everyone makes mistakes. I've admitted mine, but I'm sure you've done nothing wrong...ever.

[slugga27]

Originally Posted by Findest2001

Then don't post in them if they're garbage. Everyone makes mistakes. I've admitted mine, but I'm sure you've done nothing wrong...ever.

Really? You admit being wrong? I’ll just leave this here. Also, telling Lukas you have “no doubt” he’s wrong, while “appreciating” his candor. What?


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[Mat]

Originally Posted by Findest2001

In Moneyball, Michael Lewis references several mathematicians, whose names I do not remember, who calculated that the worst a team could ever perform would be a 47-115 (IIRC, I read it last month for the fourth time) season in the current, 162-game, landscape of MLB. Again, IIRC, that's even the baseline for where WAR calculations start. Again, I'm still relatively new to analytics, but that was my understanding as he wrote it. And that win percentage of the 47-115 team is .290. That's more than 5x better than my team currently performs in played games

This 'worst a team could ever perform' is not a hard barrier that you can not physically go beyond. Ask the 2003 Detroit Tigers. There will always be outliers.

[Mat]

Originally Posted by Findest2001

Here's the ticket anyways, if you felt like seeing it.
....my pitchers give up a HR on EVERY pitch..

I bet that got a laugh!

[Findest2001]

Originally Posted by Mat

This 'worst a team could ever perform' is not a hard barrier that you can not physically go beyond. Ask the 2003 Detroit Tigers. There will always be outliers.

Dang. 119 losses. That sucks. I wonder if they knew right from the get go they were tanking or if it just happened that way.

[Markus Heinsohn]

Originally Posted by Findest2001

This is my guess. It seems unfathomable that a corrupted file could cause this. My first thought is that this is just ridiculously terrible luck.

Either bad luck or you are simply a bad manager

[phenom]

Originally Posted by Findest2001

I don't necessarily agree with the thinking, but I believe most people feel that if a company is making profits that the profits themselves are what tells the company they're doing a good job. However, once a product or service is provided, the only way the company can verify or understand that a problem exists is if people communicate said issues with the company.


I could be way off base here, but it seems like a somewhat reasonable framework for capitalist ideology.

I didn't say anything about people who call to complain about problems they're having. Nobody calls to praise a company for positive results they're getting from a product, and I use my time in a customer service call center as a basis for this.

Perhaps you misread my post.

Also can you record your game play and show it to us? I'd love to see that many home runs being hit.

[Findest2001]

Originally Posted by phenom

I didn't say anything about people who call to complain about problems they're having. Nobody calls to praise a company for positive results they're getting from a product, and I use my time in a customer service call center as a basis for this.

Perhaps you misread my post.

Also can you record your game play and show it to us? I'd love to see that many home runs being hit.

I believe I read it correctly. Maybe I misstated my post. Nonetheless I have also worked in a call center for many years and was speaking of my experience as well. Either way I believe I understand your point, and I agree wholeheartedly.


As far as recording, I will do my best, but my machine has issues with freezing and crashing using OOTP, which I've been working with the devs on for over a month so I'm not sure if It'll be able to handle recording video as well, but anything is worth trying once.

Do I need a special program to do that? Or is it something inherent in the game?

[Findest2001]

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Either bad luck or you are simply a bad manager

Touche.

[BIG17EASY]

Originally Posted by Mat

I bet that got a laugh!

The screenshot he posted in this thread is contradictory to his claim. One of the home runs shown was on an 0-1 pitch, so he can't even claim the home runs come on the first pitch of an at bat.

He has refused to provide any evidence of his claims and only attacks those who question the validity of those claims. Why are we wasting any more time on this? Markus's reply is the only logical answer and should be the end of this charade.

[Findest2001]

As long as nobody else posts I'm perfectly happy to let the thread die. It was a great discussion until people started getting nasty for no reason. *shrug*



Whatever helps people sleep at night. For some it's a good job. Others it's helping the poor or church. Yet for others, it's feeling cool on an internet message board where they're totally anonymous so they can be whoever they want to be and treat people how they themselves are treated perhaps? I don't see any reason to come into a thread and attack the person seeking assistance, council, or merely brainstorming possibilities.


I suppose those that do are the ones who yell at the homeless to "get a job" instead of offering one to them. Oh well, thank you all for your contributions. It is much appreciated. For those that attacked me or accuse me of lying or whatever, even if I put you on the ignore list, I will continue to wish/pray for your life to be fruitful and that you learn the fact that how you treat people in ALL aspects of life is important whether work, family, or (yes) even internet message boards. Good day, week, month, etc.


Findest signing off.

[David Watts]

Originally Posted by Findest2001

As long as nobody else posts I'm perfectly happy to let the thread die. It was a great discussion until people started getting nasty for no reason. *shrug*



Whatever helps people sleep at night. For some it's a good job. Others it's helping the poor or church. Yet for others, it's feeling cool on an internet message board where they're totally anonymous so they can be whoever they want to be and treat people how they themselves are treated perhaps? I don't see any reason to come into a thread and attack the person seeking assistance, council, or merely brainstorming possibilities.


I suppose those that do are the ones who yell at the homeless to "get a job" instead of offering one to them. Oh well, thank you all for your contributions. It is much appreciated. For those that attacked me or accuse me of lying or whatever, even if I put you on the ignore list, I will continue to wish/pray for your life to be fruitful and that you learn the fact that how you treat people in ALL aspects of life is important whether work, family, or (yes) even internet message boards. Good day, week, month, etc.


Findest signing off.

I have to admit, I don't even play OOTP. I come to this forum for only one reason. I'm a dull and simple lad. I can't even tell the difference between water and champagne. I've never even met a single member of Queen. But, when I lie on my pillow at night, I dream that I could fight like David Watts......

[Findest2001]

Originally Posted by David Watts

I have to admit, I don't even play OOTP. I come to this forum for only one reason. I'm a dull and simple lad. I can't even tell the difference between water and champagne. I've never even met a single member of Queen. But, when I lie on my pillow at night, I dream that I could fight like David Watts......

You've never met a member of Queen? I'm sorry I can't associate with the likes of you. My internet reputation would be tarnished.

[Findest2001]

I'm sorry to bump this one final time, but I think I figured out the problem. I finally decided to check the editor and see if something was wrong with my pitcher ratings, and for whatever reason my starting pitcher's movement ratings were all single digits somehow. I know this can't be right as I started a new game to verify and the same pitchers that I have in the same season have MUCH higher movement ratings. That would account for all the homeruns. Anyways, I wanted to post I think I found the problem. Now that I've set the movement rating to where they should be the game is much more realistic now.

I still can't account for why it only happened in "play game" mode, but nonetheless I'm happy the debacle is over.

Anyways, I figured some people would be interested in knowing the "why" with regards to this issue.

Cheers! And thanks again to all who contributed!

[Arobbins]

Happens to me too. Seems every single time I 'play'ed a game both teams combine for 5 or 6 hits. I've since stopped playing any games at all. Doesn't matter what year or league or settings. It's always just a low scoring slog!

[Harry Hibbs]

Originally Posted by Arobbins

Happens to me too. Seems every single time I 'play'ed a game both teams combine for 5 or 6 hits. I've since stopped playing any games at all. Doesn't matter what year or league or settings. It's always just a low scoring slog!

That's the exact opposite of the O/P's issue

Play enough games out and you'll see the whole variety: slugfests, pitcher's duels and everything in between. In a game I played out yesterday it went 14 innings which my team won with a walkoff single 6-5. Each team had 15 plus hits and both bullpens were emptied. In my experience OOTP feels very realistic.

[slugga27]

Originally Posted by Harry Hibbs

That's the exact opposite of the O/P's issue



Play enough games out and you'll see the whole variety: slugfests, pitcher's duels and everything in between. In a game I played out yesterday it went 14 innings which my team won with a walkoff single 6-5. Each team had 15 plus hits and both bullpens were emptied. In my experience OOTP feels very realistic.

Yep. I can confirm as someone who has played out tens of thousands of games.


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