OOTP 17 Update #3, Version 17.6.46 Available!

Markus Heinsohn · 04-08-2016, 03:25 PM

Important: This update is only for OOTP 17 versions which were purchased directly from us or resellers who use our version.
It is NOT compatible with the Steam or Mac OSX AppStore version! The Steam update is available via the Steam client and the Mac AppStore version is pending review at Apple, which will take some more days.

Surprise!

Breaks are overrated, hence I thought we could just as well continue to improve the game based on customer feedback and bug reports. So, another update has just gone live, OOTP 17 version 17.6.46.

Here is the complete changelist (compared to update #2, version 17.5.43):
- Improved 2016 MLB roster sets (need to start new game for changes to apply)
- Added a run differential column to the expanded league standings
- Updated the historical databases (error corrections) and fixed some issues with the historical minor league import functions
- Improved 3D ball flight on home runs (you can now see where the ball lands in the stands)
- Fixed game setup page functions "Reset all team logos", "Reset all caps textures", "Reset all jersey textures"
- Fixed "minutes played" counter on database info page
- Fixed a problem with scouting league selection randomly changin when playing with relative ratings enabled
- Fixed some rare crash issues while playing out games
- Fixed several small bugs and cosmetic issues

Update Info: To apply the update, simply download the setup file and install it over your current installation. There is no need to uninstall or unlicense your current copy! However, you should quit the game before installing it, of course. updates always contain all the changes from previous updates. Saved games are compatible between different versions.

Download link for PC:
Main server: PC Installer

Download link for Mac:
Main Server: Mac OSX Installer

Download link for Linux:
Main Server: Linux Installer

Mirror server: Index of /ootp/17.6.46

Thank you very much for your support and spread the word about the game, please!

Markus & the OOTP Team

Aceshigh24 · 04-08-2016, 03:28 PM

Amaze Balls as always. Now to decide which team to manage?!?!!?! Hmmmmmmmmmm

David Watts · 04-08-2016, 03:33 PM

Will the changes to historical database and minor leagues require us to start a new game?

Markus Heinsohn · 04-08-2016, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Watts

Will the changes to historical database and minor leagues require us to start a new game?

Not necessarily. But I would recommend it. Hard to say really.

actionjackson · 04-08-2016, 03:52 PM

So...Lemme get this straight...The game's been out three weeks now, and I count six patches since the pre-release. That is bleepin' incredible support folks! Before anybody becomes a stick in the mud and says "Get it right the first time...Herp...Derp", this version was bound to be very buggy as it's extremely ambitious. Full credit to the team for grinding it out and fixing as much as possible as quickly as possible. Will there still be bugs? Duh...Yeah, it's a computer game, but it's reassuring to know that Markus and Co are on the case as soon as we report them. Awesome job guys.

actionjackson · 04-08-2016, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Watts

Will the changes to historical database and minor leagues require us to start a new game?

The thing about these changes DW, is that they should come into effect for players that will come into your league in the future automatically, but they can't do anything for the players that already populate your game unfortunately. So it is up to you, but I would if you don't want the guys that are already in your game to play by different rules than those that will come into your game in the future as it were.

swoboda · 04-08-2016, 04:12 PM

Adding run differential to expanded standings,....Yes !!

rjl518 · 04-08-2016, 04:22 PM

Ok, Markus.
Take another break, you deserve it.
Then, get working on Patch 4!

Habsfan18 · 04-08-2016, 04:23 PM

Awesome! Thanks Markus!

Just wanted to double check. Was this issue indeed fixed for the patch?

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ee-agents.html

JamesH · 04-08-2016, 04:28 PM

Awesome! Thank you for trying to keep the game as realistic as possible...

lionbacker · 04-08-2016, 04:36 PM

Hooray! Thank you!

TwinsGuy34 · 04-08-2016, 04:45 PM

Awesome stuff w/ the constant tweaking and constant problem solving w/ issues.

The one, main issue for me is 3D gameplay. I know last patch had some mention of "cosmetic issues" for gameplay cleaned up but the problems I saw w/ the little pegs remained.

Balls rolling into right/left field stands. Players not making throws home when runner is trying to score and the 2nd baseman has the ball as the runner is just reaching 3rd base. It's probably more of a timing issue w/ the animations than anything. There are other examples of wacky game play.

I guess I'd like to see this tweaked and worked on, if it already hasn't. And I know it's all new and it's a process, so I understand that.

Just thought I'd mention.

endgame · 04-08-2016, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwinsGuy34

Awesome stuff w/ the constant tweaking and constant problem solving w/ issues.

The one, main issue for me is 3D gameplay. I know last patch had some mention of "cosmetic issues" for gameplay cleaned up but the problems I saw w/ the little pegs remained.

Balls rolling into right/left field stands. Players not making throws home when runner is trying to score and the 2nd baseman has the ball as the runner is just reaching 3rd base. It's probably more of a timing issue w/ the animations than anything. There are other examples of wacky game play.

I guess I'd like to see this tweaked and worked on, if it already hasn't. And I know it's all new and it's a process, so I understand that.

Just thought I'd mention.

Certain those issues will be looked at when Matt's back from vacation. Whether it's a get-right-to-it issue (which wouldn't surprise me with Matt) or a summer patch, I know it's an area he wants to continue to improve. He's done amazing things there as it is. Trust that it will come.

zappa1 · 04-08-2016, 05:01 PM

I guess you guys just don't know how ta take it easy. hahahhaa Thanks, again, all.

Assos · 04-08-2016, 05:02 PM

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JaBurns · 04-08-2016, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by actionjackson

The thing about these changes DW, is that they should come into effect for players that will come into your league in the future automatically, but they can't do anything for the players that already populate your game unfortunately. So it is up to you, but I would if you don't want the guys that are already in your game to play by different rules than those that will come into your game in the future as it were.

In what way would the rules be different for incoming players if I don't start a new historical league? I am not sure I understand, do you think the difference would be noticeable in a continuing league with a 1921 start?

anthonywvalentine · 04-08-2016, 06:59 PM

Has anyone else noticed draft picks not having hs/college stats? I have found 15 and 16 year olds not eligible for the draft for 2 more years in the online reports as well (so they appear in OU... but not in game). Not sure if this is a bug or just an issue with my league file?

Pineywoods OOTPer · 04-08-2016, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zappa1

I guess you guys just don't know how ta take it easy. hahahhaa Thanks, again, all.

They do...but Markus watched "The Secret of My Success" and works 25 hours a day, 8 days a week, 367 days a year.

He thinks he is Michael J. Fox in that movie....he's Brantley.

mitchkenn · 04-08-2016, 09:30 PM

oops .. sorry, see post below ..... hit wrong button again!

mitchkenn · 04-08-2016, 09:31 PM

Markus wrote: "Updated the historical databases (error corrections) and fixed some issues with the historical minor league import functions"

just curious what historical minor league import functions those might be.

Great work on this and thanks.

04-08-2016, 03:25 PM	#1
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,739	OOTP 17 Update #3, Version 17.6.46 Available! Important: This update is only for OOTP 17 versions which were purchased directly from us or resellers who use our version. It is NOT compatible with the Steam or Mac OSX AppStore version! The Steam update is available via the Steam client and the Mac AppStore version is pending review at Apple, which will take some more days. Surprise! Breaks are overrated, hence I thought we could just as well continue to improve the game based on customer feedback and bug reports. So, another update has just gone live, OOTP 17 version 17.6.46. Here is the complete changelist (compared to update #2, version 17.5.43): - Improved 2016 MLB roster sets (need to start new game for changes to apply) - Added a run differential column to the expanded league standings - Updated the historical databases (error corrections) and fixed some issues with the historical minor league import functions - Improved 3D ball flight on home runs (you can now see where the ball lands in the stands) - Fixed game setup page functions "Reset all team logos", "Reset all caps textures", "Reset all jersey textures" - Fixed "minutes played" counter on database info page - Fixed a problem with scouting league selection randomly changin when playing with relative ratings enabled - Fixed some rare crash issues while playing out games - Fixed several small bugs and cosmetic issues Update Info: To apply the update, simply download the setup file and install it over your current installation. There is no need to uninstall or unlicense your current copy! However, you should quit the game before installing it, of course. updates always contain all the changes from previous updates. Saved games are compatible between different versions. Download link for PC: Main server: PC Installer Download link for Mac: Main Server: Mac OSX Installer Download link for Linux: Main Server: Linux Installer Mirror server: Index of /ootp/17.6.46 Thank you very much for your support and spread the word about the game, please! Markus & the OOTP Team __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android

04-08-2016, 04:12 PM	#7
swoboda All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Guarding The Line Posts: 1,205	Adding run differential to expanded standings,....Yes !! __________________ "...If you want to look ahead to the bottom of the ninth, the Mets will be sending up Buddy Harrelson, Jerry Buchek , and Don Bosch, we'll be right back after this word from Rheingold Beer" The late great Lindsey Nelson

04-08-2016, 04:22 PM	#8
rjl518 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Born in Shea Stadium, lives in LoanDepot Park. Posts: 6,240	Ok, Markus. Take another break, you deserve it. Then, get working on Patch 4! __________________ My Threads: MLB Project 32 by SFGiants58 "Colon looking for his 1st hit of the year and he DRIVES ONE! Deep left field! Back goes Upton! Back near the wall! ITS OUTTA HERE!!! Bartolo has done it!!! THE IMPOSSIBLE HAS HAPPENED!!! This is one of the great moments in the history of baseball! Bartolo Colon has gone deep!" ---Gary Cohen. (May 7, 2016) (Petco Park) NYM 6 @ SD 3

04-08-2016, 05:02 PM	#15
Assos All Star Starter Join Date: May 2004 Location: Just on the fair side of the foul pole! Posts: 1,772	[IMG][/IMG]

04-08-2016, 09:30 PM	#19
mitchkenn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Oregon, not by design Posts: 2,853	oops .. sorry, see post below ..... hit wrong button again! __________________ "This is my opening farewell " - Jackson Browne “They make a desolation and call it peace.” ― Agha Shahid Ali "Maybe she just has to sing, for the sake of the song - And who do I think that I am to decide that she's wrong." - Townes Van Zandt "I saw a young man leaning on his wooden crutch - He called out to me, 'Don't ask for so much' And a young woman leaning in her darkened door She cried out to me, 'Why not ask for more?' " - Leonard Cohen "Hello darkness, my old Friend ...." - Paul Simon Before Mays, before DiMaggio, there was Oscar Charleston. "All the lies about Babe Ruth are true." - Waite Hoyt Avatar is the late great Townes Van Zandt. rip. Last edited by mitchkenn; 04-08-2016 at 09:32 PM.

04-08-2016, 03:28 PM	#2
Aceshigh24 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brea, CA Posts: 636	Amaze Balls as always. Now to decide which team to manage?!?!!?! Hmmmmmmmmmm

04-08-2016, 03:33 PM	#3
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 8,870	Will the changes to historical database and minor leagues require us to start a new game?

04-08-2016, 03:52 PM	#5
actionjackson Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 6,123	So...Lemme get this straight...The game's been out three weeks now, and I count six patches since the pre-release. That is bleepin' incredible support folks! Before anybody becomes a stick in the mud and says "Get it right the first time...Herp...Derp", this version was bound to be very buggy as it's extremely ambitious. Full credit to the team for grinding it out and fixing as much as possible as quickly as possible. Will there still be bugs? Duh...Yeah, it's a computer game, but it's reassuring to know that Markus and Co are on the case as soon as we report them. Awesome job guys.

04-08-2016, 04:23 PM	#9
Habsfan18 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,238	Awesome! Thanks Markus! Just wanted to double check. Was this issue indeed fixed for the patch? http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ee-agents.html

04-08-2016, 04:28 PM	#10
JamesH Bat Boy Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 7	Awesome! Thank you for trying to keep the game as realistic as possible...

04-08-2016, 04:36 PM	#11
lionbacker Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 47	Hooray! Thank you!

04-08-2016, 04:45 PM	#12
TwinsGuy34 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 42	Awesome stuff w/ the constant tweaking and constant problem solving w/ issues. The one, main issue for me is 3D gameplay. I know last patch had some mention of "cosmetic issues" for gameplay cleaned up but the problems I saw w/ the little pegs remained. Balls rolling into right/left field stands. Players not making throws home when runner is trying to score and the 2nd baseman has the ball as the runner is just reaching 3rd base. It's probably more of a timing issue w/ the animations than anything. There are other examples of wacky game play. I guess I'd like to see this tweaked and worked on, if it already hasn't. And I know it's all new and it's a process, so I understand that. Just thought I'd mention.

04-08-2016, 05:01 PM	#14
zappa1 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,874	I guess you guys just don't know how ta take it easy. hahahhaa Thanks, again, all.

04-08-2016, 06:59 PM	#17
anthonywvalentine All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 647	Has anyone else noticed draft picks not having hs/college stats? I have found 15 and 16 year olds not eligible for the draft for 2 more years in the online reports as well (so they appear in OU... but not in game). Not sure if this is a bug or just an issue with my league file?

04-08-2016, 09:31 PM	#20
mitchkenn Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Oregon, not by design Posts: 2,853	Markus wrote: "Updated the historical databases (error corrections) and fixed some issues with the historical minor league import functions" just curious what historical minor league import functions those might be. Great work on this and thanks. __________________ "This is my opening farewell " - Jackson Browne “They make a desolation and call it peace.” ― Agha Shahid Ali "Maybe she just has to sing, for the sake of the song - And who do I think that I am to decide that she's wrong." - Townes Van Zandt "I saw a young man leaning on his wooden crutch - He called out to me, 'Don't ask for so much' And a young woman leaning in her darkened door She cried out to me, 'Why not ask for more?' " - Leonard Cohen "Hello darkness, my old Friend ...." - Paul Simon Before Mays, before DiMaggio, there was Oscar Charleston. "All the lies about Babe Ruth are true." - Waite Hoyt Avatar is the late great Townes Van Zandt. rip.