BLB Starting Back Up

[Andrew]

The final patch for OOTP 10 has been released so we'll be starting back up. You can download the patch HERE.

I'll have a league file up sometime tomorrow and also will post the off-season schedule. There might be some changes to the sim schedule but I'm still working out what will work best for me.

The first sim will be either Monday or Tuesday.

Let me know if you have any questions.

[Lintyfresh85]

Just to let everyone know. Mac patch comes out tomorrow.

[rubisco43]

yay!

[Clay]

I promised myself I wasn't going to cry... (sniff).... these players.... (sniff)

[Lintyfresh85]

I eagerly await all challengers this year.

But since you all suck, I figure a repeat in 1988 will be pretty damn easy.

[Jistic]

I don't even know who's on my team anymore.

Anyone interested in Arce?

[Clay]

I've kind of forgot where we were in the history of the BLB. I'm suggesting, just for clarity, that we replay 1987 like it never happened.

[Jistic]

Making me defending champs. I vote yes.

[Ryan]

I eagerly await all challengers this year.

But since you all suck, I figure a repeat in 1988 will be pretty damn easy.

Ehhh, this guy...

[Clay]

Making me defending champs. I vote yes.

Motion seconded and passed! Congratulations!

[Andrew]

The league file download has been posted in the owners forum. You will need v10.4.29 of OOTP installed to export successfully.

All end of year financials have been entered.

[Matt]

10.4.29 New Features

• Added a new pitching rotation mode called "Strict, highest rested on occasion" (improves realism of number of games started in modern leagues)
• League strategy settings now allow you to select the AI's preferred rotation mode
• Pitchers can now be locked into a specific role on the player strategy screen
• The league free agents list screen now displays player contract demands
• Historical players now import with their proper uniform number
• Added a new checkbox to the single historical player import dialog, allowing the player to be imported into a draft pool
• Improved stability and performance for HTML and FTP
• Players on DL must now come off DL when they are healthy and DL time is served (non-online leagues only)
• Improved roster and contract AI
• New failure recovery system to prevent loss of data
• New maximized and user-defined window display modes

Note: All of the new features listed above will impact existing leagues as well as new ones.
10.4.29 Fixes

It's important to note that most of the bugs listed below only appeared in very rare circumstances. If a bug was logged publicly, more detail may be found in the Logged Issues or Closed/Claimed Fixed forums. Use the forum search capability to search for threads with the bug # in the title!

• 219 - Fixed issue in historicals where users get "can't find database" error after downloading file via FTP
• 274 - Fixed issue where "end of season" news story appears one day too soon
• 298 - Fixed issue where file dialogs are out of order
• 316 - Fixed issue where can't exit "Choose GM screen" for online league
• 317 - Fixed issue where Open In External Browser doesn't work under Wine in Ubuntu 7.10
• 434 - Fixed issue where erroneous staff listed in personnel
• 440 - Fixed issue where white lines remain on scrollbar on finance page
• 446 - Fixed issue where clicking top message scrolls the list down
• 515 - Fixed issue where trade deadline has irrational date in sim to pull-down menu
• 580 - Fixed issue with playoff seeding in split-season leagues
• 603 - Fixed issue where text category 151 is called when it should call 149
• 642 - Fixed issue with unrealistic pitcher use following rain delay
• 666 - Fixed issue where maximized mode not filling up the screen
• 691 - Fixed issue where players on minor league contracts who are out of options do not need to clear waivers if demoted to minors in spring training
• 692 - Fixed issue where players should be required to clear irrevocable waivers before being removed from the 40-man roster
• 701 - Fixed issue with errant throws from the OF
• 709 - Fixed issue with spaces and Mac Leopard
• 752 - Fixed issue where free agents not honoring their demands
• 759 - Fixed end of game error in pbp
• 765 - Fixed issue where ball hits the pitcher, but is past him
• 784 - Fixed issue where news articles show wrong location
• 787 - Fixed issue pbp error on pitcher infield fielding error
• 829 - Fixed issue where NL always hosts historical league all star games
• 841 - Fixed issue where bunt popped up, shoutout doesn't fit together
• 854 - Fixed issue with nickname "Th"
• 856 - Fixed issue where images not uploading in reports
• 857 - Fixed issue where AI steals 2nd base with runners on 1st and 3rd with winning run on 3rd base
• 880 - Fixed issue with PBP controls
• 885 - Fixed issue where owners allow preposterously high bonus amounts to be offered
• 905 - Fixed issue with team links in transaction HTML pages
• 909 - Fixed issue with expansion draft pick number
• 917 - Fixed issue with extraneous text in control dialog (CTR7)
• 927 - Fixed issue where team order in manager jobs wasn't alphabetized within each level of openings
• 989 - Fixed issue where in game AI has problem deciding what position pinch-runners should play in the next inning
• 1005 - Fixed issue where general game screens don't display scouted ratings when using anyone but the original scouting director
• 1021 - Fixed issue where quality prospects, after being DFA'd and clearing waivers, are released at the end of the DFA period
• 1023 - Fixed issue where players on DL do not get championship message
• 1025 - Fixed issue where AI teams will take players with bad contracts in the Rule 5 draft, despite not claiming them on waivers days earlier
• 1040 - Fixed issue where Ratings Scouted By Dropdown is used erratically
• 1092 - Fixed issue where scout contract response in offer window is misleading
• 1098 - Reduced the likelihood that a player would accept a team option in a contract
• 1102 - Fixed issue historical leaderboard error
• 1171 - Fixed issue where fictional stadiums not appropriate for historical eras
• 1270 - Fixed issue where can't delete stored games on Load Game screen
• 1277 - Fixed issue where Average Attendance doesn't count playoff games but does count their attendance
• 1278 - Revised hard-coded PBP text
• 1294 - Fixed issue where context-specific PbP details
• 1290 - Fixed issue where AI double switching/pinch hitting too often/early
• 1320 - Fixed issue where backspace while simming locks league
• 1333 - Fixed issue where Withdrawn Personnel Offers still show up after Export in Online Leagues
• 1345 - Fixed issue where when right clicking with mouse, page does not go back to previous screen
• 1347 - Fixed issue where GM html screen garble
• 1363 - Fixed issue where installed add-ons still show as "Install"
• 1383 - Fixed issue where Back button still not working correctly
• 1384 - Fixed issue when requesting a maximized mode in the preference screen
• 1385 - Fixed issue where ball down the right field line shown in left field
• 1420 - Fixed missing award winners for 2007 in MLB Rosters
• 1445 - Fixed duplicate message in PbP
• 1448 - Fixed waiver issues
• 1454 - Fixed Milestone Watch screen alignment error
• 1468 - Fixed issue where Manager Record Percentage calculated and stored incorrectly
• 1510 - Fixed issue where Talent Change Randomness missing from League Creation menus
• 1511 - Fixed issue with multiple GMs for human teams
• 1533 - Fixed issue where game installs key files to user directory
• 1543 - Fixed issue where manager service years counts two jobs in same year as two years
• 1562 - Fixed issue where Make It Work Now option sometimes lists players twice
• 1569 - Fixed issue where all exhibition games have temperatures below zero
• 1585 - Fixed issue where story gives the wrong stadium
• 1629 - Fixed issue where hardcoded PbP line conflicts with the PbP description
• 1633 - Fixed issue where Hitter type menu appears when clicking next or previous in certain resolutions on player editor screen
• 1640 - Fixed issue where not able to offer contract well within limits
• 1643 - Fixed problem with position assignment in historical import
• 1667 - Fixed issue where suspensions not appearing in Team News, Player History
• 1668 - Fixed issue where players credited with two games played when changing positions
• 1675 - Fixed inexplicable steal ratings
• 1733 - Fixed Initial Season and Minor League Strategy Modifiers
• 1736 - Fixed issue where All Star team names don't change when leagues are renamed
• 1737 - Fixed issue with League History Screen
• 1756 - Fixed issue where some coaches fond in Explore World cannot be deleted
• 1766 - Fixed issue where out made after winning run ended game
• 1772 - Fixed issue where HTML Player report missing some line borders
• 1780 - Fixed issue where long league name overlaps text
• 1809 - Fixed issue where Wild Card team given home field advantage over divisional winner
• 1846 - Fixed issue where incorrect team declared champion
• 1877 - Fixed issue where throw home to prevent game-ending run is cut off
• 1890 - Fixed issue where there is no way to tell which players will be pulled back
• 1902 - Fixed issue where players in unaffiliated minor leagues never reach free agency
• 1943 - Fixed issue with multiple players and force start at position option
• 1944 - Fixed issue where force start at position allows pitcher assignment
• 1959 - Fixed issue with trade protection
• 1983 - Fixed issue where edited popularity reverts
• 2077 - Fixed issue with incomplete PbP Calls
• 2156 - Fixed issue when you select a position player to pitch
• 2197 - Fixed issue where suitably rated players will not be selected as starting catcher unless set as catchers
• 2272 - Fixed issue where OOTP X gives an Illegal instruction error in Linux
• 2329 - Fixed issue where waiver claims are not processed in online league
• 2356 - Fixed issue with incorrect free agent pool
• 2408 - Fixed issue with player HTML
• 2415 - Fixed issue where Rule 5 draftees being sent to minors instead of back to team
• 2481 - Fixed issue healthy player on DL exploit
• 2484 - Fixed issue where profile does not indicate DL when player is healthy
• 2619 - Fixed issue where Supplemental Draft Round order needs to be in reverse-standing order
• 2657 - Fixed issue where high stamina relievers pitch too many innings
• 2668 - Fixed issue with wrong player trying to catch a foul ball in PBP Text
• 2677 - Fixed issue with salary arbitration and free agency warning
• 2798 - Fixed issue where AI seems too willing to give away depth in trades
• 2799 - Fixed issue where Compensation Picks for a Team that Signs Multiple Type A Free Agents Not Awarded per MLB Rules
• 2943 - Fixed issue with inconsistent PbP text
• 2980 - Fixed issue where ball animation goes berzerk on catcher-interence plays
• 2916 - Fixed issue where buttons don't work with multiple dialog boxes
• 2920 - Fixed issue with Gamelog text error when there is an FC play on an SH
• 2969 - Fixed issue with a confusing piece of PbP
• 2978 - Fixed issue with incorrect Minor League Teams/Structure
• 2987 - Fixed issue where if out is recorded on final scoring play, game log line for inning does not update score correctly.
• 2988 - Fixed issue where end of game score in PBP is incorrect
• 2989 - Fixed issue where rating alignment in player profile not centered
• 3006 - Fixed issue where if you have a position player to pitch the warning box appears twice
• 3008 - Fixed issue with fielding ratings and "Ask AI for Depth Charts"
• 3018 - Fixed issue where OOTP black screen has problems webcast, widget views
• 3047 - Fixed issue where human players have no foreign player limit.
• 3054 - Fixed issue with inexplicable baserunning and steal ability ratings
• 3058 - Fixed issue where contracts still being listed as 0 year's in history
• 3065 - Fixed issue where sorting any category on team html page causes formatting issue
• 3071 - Fixed issue where team can go over budget by signing players on waivers
• 3074 - Fixed Vista uninstall issue
• 3077 - Fixed issue with disordered PbP
• 3080 - Fixed issue where AI fails to throw home when winning run is trying to score
• 3082 - Fixed issue where league home page missing graphics in news
• 3084 - Fixed issue where there is no progress bar when updating the league file for online leagues
• 3088 - Fixed issue with wrong batting stats vs opponent in PBP
• 3092 - Fixed issue where unlicense option in Windows menu does not work
• 3099 - Fixed issue where customizing OOTP throws HTML error
• 3113 - Fixed issue where specifying external browser in Game Preferences does not stick
• 3135 - Fixed issue where final corrected version of Master.csv is not in the game
• 3141 - Fixed issue with incomplete PbP
• 3143 - Fixed issue where salary abritration default number not showing up for GMs take over teams after postseason
• 3144 - Fixed issue where crowd sounds like an ocean
• 3167 - Fixed issue where Team Info cut off on webcast screen
• 3177 - Fixed pitching bug
• 3181 - Fixed issue where pre-game lineup display formatted incorrectly when stars are disabled
• 3183 - Fixed issue where AI Drafts too many washed up older players
• 3184 - Fixed issue where out of town scoreboard not working properly
• 3210 - Fixed issue where leagues with no minors don't have the "All of Organisation" choice in Roster view options
• 3218 - Fixed issue where drop down date selector on almanac scoreboard doesn't work
• 3234 - Fixed connection error checking help
• 3241 - Fixed issue where status of scroll bar lost when returning to page
• 3251 - Fixed issue with help file for import/export ballparks
• 3267 - Fixed issue where inconsistent display of OSA scouted ratings vs scouting director
• 3274 - Fixed issue where manual PDF in installer is incorrect
• 3275 - Fixed issue where AI Manager short staffing in minors
• 3299 - Fixed issue where Keep All Fielding Stats not saving
• 3298 - Fixed issue where manual incorrectly says you can't trade after deadline
• 3300 - Fixed error in SQL Dump
• 3303 - Fixed issue where incorrect gamelog entry on play at 3rd during attempted SH
• 3310 - Fixed issue where spring training games being played on the same day as regular season games
• 3314 - Fixed issue where fictional players in historical league lose fielding ability
• 3315 - Fixed issue where Make Fictional Player Contracts Button Gives Low Contracts Before Spring Training
• 3316 - Fixed problems with PbP for squeeze bunt
• 3317 - Fixed issue with frequent HTML timeouts in in-game help
• 3320 - Fixed issue where MIssing tab in Player Profile when looking at from in-game
• 3322 - Fixed issue where Auto sim lists teams backwards
• 3323 - Fixed Error in Message ID 240 - Fixed issue where Seems to have two subjects combined
• 3324 - Fixed issue where Cannot Delete Retired Players
• 3325 - Fixed issue where Unable to include League file download information in file when set to download via HTTP
• 3326 - Fixed issue where Historical players do not import in certain circumstances
• 3329 - Fixed issue where "Ask AI" fails with "no bench coach" error
• 3339 - Fixed issue where OOTP X takes control of Linux Sound Subsystem
• 3340 - Fixed issue with 0-year minor league contracts
• 3342 - Fixed issue where AI not properly considering defensive ratings
• 3343 - Fixed issue where Player asks for extension even though he has been offered one.
• 3344 - Fixed issue with hidden ball
• 3346 - Fixed issue where Team File Import functionality Inconsistent
• 3350 - Fixed issue where Passed Balls Shouldn't Happen During Pitch Outs
• 3352 - Fixed issue where Player morale should not apply during ST
• 3353 - Fixed issue with Inherited runners at start of inning
• 3355 - Fixed Out of town scoreboard problem
• 3356 - Fixed issue where Walk-off 3-run homer should not have occurred
• 3362 - Fixed issue where Pickoffs in Short PbP appear to do nothing.
• 3363 - Fixed issue where Players qualifying for Super-2 Arbitration changes throughout the offseason
• 3367 - Fixed issue where Unsigned Type-A Free Agents retaining their Compensation status for multiple seasons
• 3368 - Fixed issue where BABIP calculation in Player Editor not working correctly
• 3369 - Fixed issue where Photos must be in lower case and mixed case in Linux
• 3373 - Fixed issue where No international scouting finds in Major League games
• 3376 - Fixed issue where Closing game disrupts draft order
• 3377 - Fixed issue where Manager of Year awarded to unqualified manager
• 3378 - Fixed issue where Bookmarks for HTML reports do not work correctly
• 3382 - Fixed issue where runner fails to score on ground ball with bases loaded
• 3383 - Fixed intentional walk strategy in-game
• 3391 - Fixed issue where Online League: release players with X days or less of DFA
• 3393 - Fixed issue where infield plays in with two outs
• 3395 - Fixed issue with Contract, Waive, Claimed, Waived, etc...
• 3397 - Fixed Error Editing Player Personality Value
• 3404 - Fixed issue where RBI not credited correctly
• 3407 - Fixed issue where PbP problem with rare play
• 3408 - Fixed issue where Wrong Stadium Given in email message
• 3412 - Fixed issue where incorrect ranking in hardcoded PbP
• 3413 - Fixed issue where Export/Import rosters causing some players to get zero dollar ML contracts
• 3414 - Fixed issue with news on Team HTML Pages
• 3416 - Fixed issue where Arbitration Estimates Displayed as League Minimum when 1.5 Times League Minimum is Lowest Value Awarded
• 3417 - Fixed issue where HTML Reports Incorrectly Hide Other Ratings when Actual Ratings are Disabled
• 3420 - Fixed issue where Make fictional personnel contracts resets contracts to major league levels
• 3421 - Fixed issue where Shop Player Disabled for Players with Previously Expiring Contracts After Playoffs who Signed Extensions
• 3423 - Fixed issue where Historical pitch data not importing correctly
• 3424 - Fixed issue where Exceedingly High Ticket Prices Yield Unrealistically High Revenue
• 3427 - Fixed issue where Team Yearly History Doesn't Denote Left Handed Pitchers
• 3429 - Fixed issue where Player History Has A Grammar Error
• 3429 - Fixed issue where Career playoff stats lost on import
• 3434 - Fixed issue where Allow Free Agents from Other Leagues blocks some free agents from current league
• 3435 - Fixed issue where LEAGUE_SCHEDULE_PAGE::create_page - Fixed issue where invalid league ID error
• 3436 - Fixed issue where Pinch Hitter incorrectly shown as wrong position in widget
• 3438 - Fixed issue where Directory Over 1000 files won't Display for Load
• 3440 - Fixed issue where Too Many Poor Defensive Shortstops Chosen over Better Defenders Already in Lineup
• 3443 - Fixed issue where Player name is generated with first and last names from different set
• 3445 - Fixed issue where Game crashes upon loading Available Personnel
• 3446 - Fixed issue with Disabled list and morale
• 3447 - Fixed issue where Pitcher fields ball in 6M zone in game log
• 3452 - Fixed issue where When managing in minors, AI changes lineups/depth charts/rotation
• 3453 - Fixed issue where Player reports show nation instead of nationality
• 3454 - Fixed issue where Projected Final Balance in Front Office does not calculate correctly
• 3458 - Fixed error in hard-coded fan reaction text for contracts
• 3466 - Fixed issue where Pitcher stamina incorrect upon historical import
• 3468 - Fixed issue where Bunt for hit doesn't register in pitcher's stats
• 3472 - Fixed issue where Puerto Ricans Considered Foreign in MLB Draft
• 3475 - Fixed issue where Message About Batting Title Is Garbled
• 3478 - Fixed issues with bonus AI
• 3479 - Fixed issue with Player Personality Ratings
• 3480 - Fixed issue where Free Agents Shouldn't Offer Discounted Contracts During Playoffs
• 3484 - Fixed ability for Commish to re-assign returning GMs in Online League Mode
• 3485 - Fixed issue where Using AB values less than 550 in Create Ratings from Stats bumps up ratings
• 3488 - Fixed issue where Compensation Picks are sometimes not rewarded for Type-A free agents
• 3490 - Fixed issue where Starting Pitcher Needlessly Threw 176 Pitches
• 3491 - Fixed issue where Clear Lineup After Use Option Doesn't Clear Starting Pitchers
• 3492 - Fixed issue where Adding a Rookie League During Season Caused League Level to be "All Levels"
• 3493 - Fixed issue where Transaction Logs for Some Teams Lost in Import/Export Process for Online Leagues
• 3494 - Fixed issue where Hall Of Fame Type pitchers Importing With Only 2 Pitches
• 3497 - Fixed issue where Stadiums are changed yearly even when not desired
• 3498 - Fixed issue where SP prospects are being undervalued by AI
• 3502 - Fixed issue where clicking on bottom links sometimes redirects browser to OOTP page
• 3503 - Fixed issue where In-Game Ratings Do Not Match Scout's View (Dropdown)
• 3510 - Fixed issue where Super-2 Arbitration players default to no arbitration
• 3516 - Fixed issue where Contracts on import/export function are defaulting to 2009
• 3517 - Fixed issue where Stuff in past 'Scouting Reports' shows up as 1 for every pitcher
• 3520 - Fixed Positional Strength error
• 3522 - Fixed issue where AI Plays Infield In with two Outs
• 3525 - Fixed issue where Contract Extension Message is incorrect
• 3527 - Fixed issue where News Log doesn't include 3000th hit, or major accomplishments
• 3529 - Fixed issue where too many players want to be "the closer"
• 3529 - Fixed issue where incorrect object called in PbP
• 3532 - Fixed issue where Contract extensions display extension starting in wrong year
• 3533 - Fixed issue where Online leagues release newly drafted players
• 3534 - Fixed issue where AVG Park Factor Not Functioning Properly
• 3535 - Fixed issue where Clicking the Delete Players who never made majors doesn't work.
• 3536 - Fixed issue where All Minor League players disappear from transaction screen
• 3537 - Fixed issue where Re-import of names file is not working without error
• 3539 - Fixed issue with double decimal points in Fielding DB
• 3540 - Fixed issue where Minor Leaguers on active roster during Spring Training have difficulty being moved off the Disabled List
• 3541 - Fixed CDT bug in PISD_STRING::decrypt()
• 3542 - Fixed issue where Data Dump of League Leaders Doesn't Tell you the League
• 3543 - Fixed issue where Changing Pitcher Role No Longer Changes Stuff
• 3544 - Fixed issue where Background crowd noise cutting out during game
• 3546 - Fixed issue where Parser Error pointing to BNN Home
• 3547 - Fixed issue where "Generate Depth Chart based on Lineup" doesn't work
• 3551 - Fixed issue where Force start at position does not work
• 3552 - Fixed issue where Teams with no nicknames screw up logo generation
• 3556 - Fixed issue where An injured player on DFA put on DL can cause 40 man roster issues
• 3557 - Fixed issue minor problem in hints.txt
• 3558 - Fixed issue problems related to free agent contracts
• 3559 - Fixed issue where Players have different contract demands for teams in different leagues
• 3563 - Fixed issue where 'Force Update/Generate Player Pictures' Option Doesn't Take The Beard Settings Into Consideration
• 3565 - Fixed issue where Waiver pullbacks not working correctly with 40 man
• 3566 - Fixed rare CTD
• 3567 - Fixed issue where Changing sub-league abbreviation causes crash
• 3568 - Fixed issue where Player History Erases As Time Goes On
• 3574 - Fixed issue where New manager team assignment not sticking
• 3576 - Fixed issue where Blocking msg box buttons don't work on top of other dialog
• 3577 - Fixed issue where 'Clear linuep after use' needs to clear the Starting Pitcher as well
• 3581 - Fixed issue where Installing Mac OS update causes license to be deactivated
• 3584 - Fixed issue where Unable to select specific logo using "Load" tab
• 3589 - Fixed issue where Incorrect message box in database restore
• 3590 - Fixed issue where Help fails to open in restore dialog boxes
• 3591 - Fixed issue where Parser Error pointing to BNN Team Page News
• 3592 - Fixed issue where Game crashes when uploading or downloading via FTP
• 3598 - Fixed issue where Missing lineup slot in team home page summary
• 3599 - Fixed issue where Green highlighting of starting players has vanished
• 3601 - Fixed issue where Upload league files button missing from Game Setup (Online Options) screen

[Matt]

Did the Minor League Top Systems change with time...or change b/c of X?

Somehow Batavia is 3rd now! We'll take it...especially with 7 picks in the 1st three rounds of the upcoming draft!

[Clay]

Did the Minor League Top Systems change with time...or change b/c of X?

Somehow Batavia is 3rd now! We'll take it...especially with 7 picks in the 1st three rounds of the upcoming draft!

X factors in MRs and apparently uses a way different formula. Or so I've heard.

[Gyrodork]

As of 10:00 pm Eastern, Sunday Oct 18th; still no patch for Mac. I can't do a thing until OOTP takes care of us 2nd class citizens.