Importing of OOTP 6 leagues

Markus Heinsohn · 05-14-2006, 01:31 PM

I just completed the importing routine for OOTP 6.12/6.5x leagues. I am glad I got it done, it was very difficult because of the huge differences in the database layout.

A lot of things can not be directly imported, it was just impossible or way too time consuming to code this. So, what does not import?
- Any history of any kind (team history, league history, player history, record books etc.)
- Any coaches (fictional coaches/scout get generated and added instead)
- Lineups, depth charts and pitching roles
- Career minor league stats
- Team logos or player pictures (the game does no longer support .BMP files)
- Manager mode (your manager)
- Any passwords

Also, you can only import leagues that are on Opening Day. You can import a league when you create a new game. No minor leagues are added by default, so you can chose what kind of minors you want in your league, if at all. If you do add minors, they will be filled up with fictional players automatically.

OK, now I need a beer

thomamon · 05-14-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

I just completed the importing routine for OOTP 6.12/6.5x leagues. I am glad I got it done, it was very difficult because of the huge differences in the database layout.

A lot of things can not be directly imported, it was just impossible or way too time consuming to code this. So, what does not import?
- Any history of any kind (team history, league history, player history, record books etc.)
- Any coaches (fictional coaches/scout get generated and added instead)
- Lineups, depth charts and pitching roles
- Career minor league stats
- Team logos or player pictures (the game does no longer support .BMP files)
- Manager mode (your manager)
- Any passwords

Also, you can only import leagues that are on Opening Day. You can import a league when you create a new game. No minor leagues are added by default, so you can chose what kind of minors you want in your league, if at all. If you do add minors, they will be filled up with fictional players automatically.

OK, now I need a beer

What about major league stats and do they come through in career leaders?

Actually, the only thing that I wish could import out of the list is the history. Is it possible that someone can create a 3rd party utility to convert more?

Markus Heinsohn · 05-14-2006, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by thomamon

What about major league stats and do they come through in career leaders?

Actually, the only thing that I wish could import out of the list is the history. Is it possible that someone can create a 3rd party utility to convert more?

Major league stats are correctly imported and used in places like career leader boards.

I doubt anyone will be able to code a tool that converts the text file format that OOTP 6 used into the binary format that the new version uses.

thomamon · 05-14-2006, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Major league stats are correctly imported and used in places like career leader boards.

I doubt anyone will be able to code a tool that converts the text file format that OOTP 6 used into the binary format that the new version uses.

To me this is good news, other then the histories no big loss.

I know it would be hard, but what about manually adding some histories? Is that possible?

Markus Heinsohn · 05-14-2006, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by thomamon

To me this is good news, other then the histories no big loss.

I know it would be hard, but what about manually adding some histories? Is that possible?

You could manually change the player history text files, but not the rest.

thomamon · 05-14-2006, 01:43 PM

Again, I think this is good news for online league. It could of been alot worse.

Hopefully someone can code something where we can code some utility that may allow editing :-) If not, i am very satisfied with this news. Just wish we can carry over World Series winners :-)

Dr. Walter Doodah · 05-14-2006, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Major league stats are correctly imported and used in places like career leader boards.

In my opinion, that's the most important thing. The rest is filler.

This is great news!

Malleus Dei · 05-14-2006, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

So, what does not import?
- Any history of any kind (team history, league history, player history, record books etc.)
- Any coaches (fictional coaches/scout get generated and added instead)
- Lineups, depth charts and pitching roles
- Career minor league stats
- Team logos or player pictures (the game does no longer support .BMP files)
- Manager mode (your manager)
- Any passwords

= Almost everything.

Zitofan75 · 05-14-2006, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Walter Doodah

In my opinion, that's the most important thing. The rest is filler.

This is great news!

I second that feeling.

QuestGAV · 05-14-2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Malleus Dei

= Almost everything.

Yeah, it doesn't affect me much personally as I don't have any ongoing solo leagues and the two online leagues I've joined haven't started up yet but it seems like leagues are going to lose a serious amount of flavor and atmosphere if they choose to make the conversion.

Muppetus Galacticus · 05-14-2006, 01:50 PM

None of this affects me in the slightest but thanks anyway Markus

thomamon · 05-14-2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Malleus Dei

= Almost everything.

Other then the histories and maybe minor league stats, anything else can be redone.

I find this as great news!!!

RBLwebguy · 05-14-2006, 01:51 PM

I smell a TRTR blog coming in the near future

Malleus Dei · 05-14-2006, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Walter Doodah

In my opinion, that's the most important thing. The rest is filler.

Well, that's great for you then, because that's about all that you're going to get!

Malleus Dei · 05-14-2006, 01:54 PM

Well, we have to look on the bright side. It could have been worse. The major league stats might not have been importable.

RBLwebguy · 05-14-2006, 01:57 PM

Looks like people will have to keep a part 1 of their history in cato to go along with future league history in game. Or manually do html pages displaying certain league infor like past champions, etc. Or maybe a modder will figure out a way to combine them both into a cato like program?

rcbuss · 05-14-2006, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Also, you can only import leagues that are on Opening Day. You can import a league when you create a new game. No minor leagues are added by default, so you can chose what kind of minors you want in your league, if at all. If you do add minors, they will be filled up with fictional players automatically.

Will leagues be able to move their existing minor league system players over?

Chris Johnson · 05-14-2006, 02:05 PM

Rob beat me too it. I think the whole minor league player import needs clarification. What exactly from the 6.5 leagues import as far as minor league players goes?

JWay · 05-14-2006, 02:16 PM

oh well

OTBA Team · 05-14-2006, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rcbuss

Will leagues be able to move their existing minor league system players over?

Yeah, that comment from Markus is a little scary.

05-14-2006, 01:31 PM	#1
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,805	Importing of OOTP 6 leagues I just completed the importing routine for OOTP 6.12/6.5x leagues. I am glad I got it done, it was very difficult because of the huge differences in the database layout. A lot of things can not be directly imported, it was just impossible or way too time consuming to code this. So, what does not import? - Any history of any kind (team history, league history, player history, record books etc.) - Any coaches (fictional coaches/scout get generated and added instead) - Lineups, depth charts and pitching roles - Career minor league stats - Team logos or player pictures (the game does no longer support .BMP files) - Manager mode (your manager) - Any passwords Also, you can only import leagues that are on Opening Day. You can import a league when you create a new game. No minor leagues are added by default, so you can chose what kind of minors you want in your league, if at all. If you do add minors, they will be filled up with fictional players automatically. OK, now I need a beer

05-14-2006, 01:43 PM	#6
thomamon Global Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 5,274	Again, I think this is good news for online league. It could of been alot worse. Hopefully someone can code something where we can code some utility that may allow editing :-) If not, i am very satisfied with this news. Just wish we can carry over World Series winners :-) __________________ Thomas A. Montalto Please check out my Stupid Little Blog - http://www.stupidlittleblog.com

05-14-2006, 02:05 PM	#18
Chris Johnson Major Leagues Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 360	Rob beat me too it. I think the whole minor league player import needs clarification. What exactly from the 6.5 leagues import as far as minor league players goes? __________________ IOSBL - Commissioner & Jacksonville Sharks TLB - Los Angeles Dodgers APBL - Tampa Bay Devil Rays

05-14-2006, 01:51 PM	#13
RBLwebguy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 5,158	I smell a TRTR blog coming in the near future

05-14-2006, 01:57 PM	#16
RBLwebguy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Canuckistan Posts: 5,158	Looks like people will have to keep a part 1 of their history in cato to go along with future league history in game. Or manually do html pages displaying certain league infor like past champions, etc. Or maybe a modder will figure out a way to combine them both into a cato like program?

05-14-2006, 02:16 PM	#19
JWay Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 5,021	oh well