The state of today's Gold Master Beta.

Markus Heinsohn · 03-18-2016, 04:08 AM

Alright guys, the final GM build from yesterday has passed testing and will be released in a few hours. This is the first time ever (I think) that we don't have to fix any glaring bugs that were found the night prior to the public release.

However, there are a few known issues that you may encounter and which we are aware of and will fix over the weekend:
- On Mac OSX sometimes the OpenGL graphics fail and hence FaceGen and the 3D in-game mode stop working. Restarting the game fixes this.
- Real player's FaceGens on Mac do not look quite as good as on the PC, this will be tweaked.
- There is a memory leak somewhere on Windows that may add up when doing long term simulations (50+) with a big leagues (i.e. the MLB quickstart) and cause a crash. So when you want to do long-term sims, keep an eye on the task manager and when OOTP approaches 3.5 GB in RAM usage it may be time to restart the game and continue.
- In the historical database there are a few issues with duplicate historical player IDs being used, the most prominent case is Reggie Jackson. So when you import 1965 with full minors Mr. October will not be part of the 1966 draft pool.
- The interface on the Mac is as fast as OOTP 16, but could be better, we are trying to improve this.
- In 3D in-game mode some plays will look quirky or do not get shown at all (this happens for some error types). These quirks will be fixed over the coming days & weeks.
- Obviously the real 2016 rosters are still a work in progress. Our roster team is working hard over the weekend to get it in the best shape possible for Tuesday

Another thing to note, if you import an OOTP 16 league, the game will not utilize the new text database feature (saves time and HD space and speeds saving up) automatically, it still stores text files like OOTP 16 did. You can enable the new feature by going to Game Menu -> Game Settings -> Database tab. There is a sentence "This saved game uses text files instead of the database engine to save the text data.", click the "Edit" button next to it.

Alright, that's it.

I will now create the tech support and the bug report sub forum where you can please post the bugs and issues you find.

Thanks for your help!
Markus

cienpelusas · 03-18-2016, 04:14 AM

Only 10:15 am and you're already hyping the hype. I think I won't make it.

Jeff_Thomas · 03-18-2016, 04:59 AM

6 A.M. here on the east coast and I'm crossing my fingers for a very early afternoon release!

Cryomaniac · 03-18-2016, 05:49 AM

Hype!

redranger · 03-18-2016, 06:03 AM

Awesome. Can't wait!

scuffleball · 03-18-2016, 07:00 AM

You're the man, Markus! Thanks for all your hard work over the years making this one awesome game!

mgom27 · 03-18-2016, 07:09 AM

I'm hopping for some little new goodies in it like real Rule 5 Draft Rules,Social Media,Minor League Evolution and so on.

BusterKing · 03-18-2016, 07:21 AM

Am I the only one checking my email every 5 minutes?

Markus Heinsohn · 03-18-2016, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BusterKing

Am I the only one checking my email every 5 minutes?

Go grab a coffee ... should take another hour or so.

GoBucsGo · 03-18-2016, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Go grab a coffee ... should take another hour or so.

That's all!? you guys really spoil us lol

Assos · 03-18-2016, 07:32 AM

Memory leak! As long it was not as bad as Star Trek: Birth of the Federation back in the day!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_T...the_Federation

endgame · 03-18-2016, 07:40 AM

That's a wonderfully minimal list of initial watch items

Markus Heinsohn · 03-18-2016, 07:41 AM

Another thing to note, if you import an OOTP 16 league, the game will not utilize the new text database feature (saves time and HD space and speeds saving up) automatically, it still stores text files like OOTP 16 did. You can enable the new feature by going to Game Menu -> Game Settings -> Database tab. There is a sentence "This saved game uses text files instead of the database engine to save the text data.", click the "Edit" button next to it.

Pineywoods OOTPer · 03-18-2016, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Go grab a coffee ... should take another hour or so.

Means I have to wait until I get home from work around 8pm Eastern.

Oh well.

Going to get the coffee....

Pineywoods OOTPer · 03-18-2016, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BusterKing

Am I the only one checking my email every 5 minutes?

No...you were not. (sigh)

endgame · 03-18-2016, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BusterKing

Am I the only one checking my email every 5 minutes?

I am, and I already have it!

I'm just not wired right.

lionbacker · 03-18-2016, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BusterKing

Am I the only one checking my email every 5 minutes?

Please post guide on how to make it up TO 5 minutes

Coltrane · 03-18-2016, 08:08 AM

Stuck at work for the next eight hrs. Hoping some of you start uploading a few YouTube vids of the new layout/animations directly after installation

da commish · 03-18-2016, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BusterKing

Am I the only one checking my email every 5 minutes?

I've worn out the "get mail" button on my email from clicking it every few seconds.

BusterKing · 03-18-2016, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coltrane

Stuck at work for the next eight hrs. Hoping some of you start uploading a few YouTube vids of the new layout/animations directly after installation

hmmmm, I stay away from those vids, I like the surprises for myself while playing it. Different strokes for different folks.

03-18-2016, 04:08 AM	#1
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,803	The state of today's Gold Master Beta. Alright guys, the final GM build from yesterday has passed testing and will be released in a few hours. This is the first time ever (I think) that we don't have to fix any glaring bugs that were found the night prior to the public release. However, there are a few known issues that you may encounter and which we are aware of and will fix over the weekend: - On Mac OSX sometimes the OpenGL graphics fail and hence FaceGen and the 3D in-game mode stop working. Restarting the game fixes this. - Real player's FaceGens on Mac do not look quite as good as on the PC, this will be tweaked. - There is a memory leak somewhere on Windows that may add up when doing long term simulations (50+) with a big leagues (i.e. the MLB quickstart) and cause a crash. So when you want to do long-term sims, keep an eye on the task manager and when OOTP approaches 3.5 GB in RAM usage it may be time to restart the game and continue. - In the historical database there are a few issues with duplicate historical player IDs being used, the most prominent case is Reggie Jackson. So when you import 1965 with full minors Mr. October will not be part of the 1966 draft pool. - The interface on the Mac is as fast as OOTP 16, but could be better, we are trying to improve this. - In 3D in-game mode some plays will look quirky or do not get shown at all (this happens for some error types). These quirks will be fixed over the coming days & weeks. - Obviously the real 2016 rosters are still a work in progress. Our roster team is working hard over the weekend to get it in the best shape possible for Tuesday Another thing to note, if you import an OOTP 16 league, the game will not utilize the new text database feature (saves time and HD space and speeds saving up) automatically, it still stores text files like OOTP 16 did. You can enable the new feature by going to Game Menu -> Game Settings -> Database tab. There is a sentence "This saved game uses text files instead of the database engine to save the text data.", click the "Edit" button next to it. Alright, that's it. I will now create the tech support and the bug report sub forum where you can please post the bugs and issues you find. Thanks for your help! Markus __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android Last edited by Markus Heinsohn; 03-18-2016 at 07:41 AM.

03-18-2016, 04:59 AM	#3
Jeff_Thomas Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 4	6 A.M. here on the east coast and I'm crossing my fingers for a very early afternoon release! __________________ Using Tapatalk

03-18-2016, 05:49 AM	#4
Cryomaniac Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hucknall, Notts, UK Posts: 4,902	Hype! __________________

03-18-2016, 07:00 AM	#6
scuffleball Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Location: USA Posts: 358	You're the man, Markus! Thanks for all your hard work over the years making this one awesome game! __________________ I came. I saw. I played OOTP. The Storm Tigers - my book, check it out!

03-18-2016, 07:09 AM	#7
mgom27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,534	I'm hopping for some little new goodies in it like real Rule 5 Draft Rules,Social Media,Minor League Evolution and so on. __________________ Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!

03-18-2016, 04:14 AM	#2
cienpelusas Minors (Single A) Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 55	Only 10:15 am and you're already hyping the hype. I think I won't make it.

03-18-2016, 06:03 AM	#5
redranger All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 610	Awesome. Can't wait!

03-18-2016, 07:21 AM	#8
BusterKing Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,433	Am I the only one checking my email every 5 minutes?

03-18-2016, 07:32 AM	#11
Assos All Star Starter Join Date: May 2004 Location: Just on the fair side of the foul pole! Posts: 1,768	Memory leak! As long it was not as bad as Star Trek: Birth of the Federation back in the day! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_T...the_Federation

03-18-2016, 07:40 AM	#12
endgame Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 16,842	That's a wonderfully minimal list of initial watch items __________________ "Try again. Fail again. Fail better." -- Samuel Beckett _____________________________________________

03-18-2016, 07:41 AM	#13
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 24,803	Another thing to note, if you import an OOTP 16 league, the game will not utilize the new text database feature (saves time and HD space and speeds saving up) automatically, it still stores text files like OOTP 16 did. You can enable the new feature by going to Game Menu -> Game Settings -> Database tab. There is a sentence "This saved game uses text files instead of the database engine to save the text data.", click the "Edit" button next to it. __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 25 now! Download OOTP Go 25 for iOS Download OOTP Go 25 for Android

03-18-2016, 08:08 AM	#18
Coltrane Minors (Triple A) Join Date: May 2015 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 228	Stuck at work for the next eight hrs. Hoping some of you start uploading a few YouTube vids of the new layout/animations directly after installation