can't update

ihc70 · 01-23-2009, 09:09 PM

I have ootp v.9.0.27 and haven't played in a while. Coming back to the game, I (stupidly) ran the v.9.2.11 updater. On starting the game, I now get a box at 5% load that says "DATABASE::load_database-could not load word file" and then a box "the loading of the database failed. It is either corrupt or a save-game from an old version." I did try to run the earlier updaters, and they do nothing.

Sorry.

Any ideas?

Nutlaw · 01-24-2009, 09:46 AM

You should probably uninstall OOTP entirely and then reinstall a fresh copy of 9.2.13.

ihc70 · 01-24-2009, 11:05 AM

Any way to keep the game info since the last backup? I should probably know this, but I like baseball more than computers.

Thanks

Nutlaw · 01-24-2009, 11:58 AM

You may lose your settings (screen resolution, etc), but you won't lose your saved games unless you manually go in and delete the folders that they are stored in.

endgame · 01-24-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutlaw

You may lose your settings (screen resolution, etc), but you won't lose your saved games unless you manually go in and delete the folders that they are stored in.

One thing I'd suggest, and it's just me, is when uninstalling and reinstalling - particularly when you're dealing with 'versions' and compatibility issues - select the Load Game option rather than Continue when your game boots back up initially. You may have to use this option, doing what you're doing, but if the option exists, Load it. Historically, that's been the most effective method for me in these instances.

ihc70 · 01-24-2009, 02:09 PM

Thanks for the info. I installed 9.2.13 and the exact same thing happen as in the first post. A problem with the saved games?

endgame · 01-24-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihc70

Thanks for the info. I installed 9.2.13 and the exact same thing happen as in the first post. A problem with the saved games?

Okay, first. After the message, does it return to the opening game screen? If it does, choose then to LOAD your game. I assume in your OP you meant 'world' file rather than word. Try this if you haven't and let us know.

ihc70 · 01-25-2009, 06:43 PM

The saved world did not appear even after trying "load." I installed a backup, and everything seems to work fine. I'm out about half a season, though. Any ideas on how to get the saved game, or do I have to live with the backup.

Thanks.

endgame · 01-25-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ihc70

The saved world did not appear even after trying "load." I installed a backup, and everything seems to work fine. I'm out about half a season, though. Any ideas on how to get the saved game, or do I have to live with the backup.

Thanks.

Your saved game, *yourleague.lg file, should show up IF it's in your Saved Games folder. Is it in that format and in that folder?

Nutlaw · 02-01-2009, 09:17 AM

As the original poster has not responded to this thread in five days, this thread will be closed for housekeeping reasons. If you need any further assistance with this matter whatsoever, please don't hesitate to post a link to this thread in Tech Support and we will be happy to continue to help you. Thanks.

01-23-2009, 09:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
ihc70 Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	can't update I have ootp v.9.0.27 and haven't played in a while. Coming back to the game, I (stupidly) ran the v.9.2.11 updater. On starting the game, I now get a box at 5% load that says "DATABASE::load_database-could not load word file" and then a box "the loading of the database failed. It is either corrupt or a save-game from an old version." I did try to run the earlier updaters, and they do nothing. Sorry. Any ideas?

01-24-2009, 09:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nutlaw Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,529 Thanks: 79 Thanked 102x in 62 posts	You should probably uninstall OOTP entirely and then reinstall a fresh copy of 9.2.13. __________________ BJHL: GM of the Manhattan Crime Occasional Contributor to The Cardinal Nation

01-24-2009, 11:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Nutlaw Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,529 Thanks: 79 Thanked 102x in 62 posts	You may lose your settings (screen resolution, etc), but you won't lose your saved games unless you manually go in and delete the folders that they are stored in. __________________ BJHL: GM of the Manhattan Crime Occasional Contributor to The Cardinal Nation

02-01-2009, 09:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nutlaw Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 9,529 Thanks: 79 Thanked 102x in 62 posts	As the original poster has not responded to this thread in five days, this thread will be closed for housekeeping reasons. If you need any further assistance with this matter whatsoever, please don't hesitate to post a link to this thread in Tech Support and we will be happy to continue to help you. Thanks. __________________ BJHL: GM of the Manhattan Crime Occasional Contributor to The Cardinal Nation

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01-24-2009, 11:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
ihc70 Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Any way to keep the game info since the last backup? I should probably know this, but I like baseball more than computers. Thanks

01-24-2009, 02:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
ihc70 Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Thanks for the info. I installed 9.2.13 and the exact same thing happen as in the first post. A problem with the saved games?

01-25-2009, 06:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
ihc70 Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	The saved world did not appear even after trying "load." I installed a backup, and everything seems to work fine. I'm out about half a season, though. Any ideas on how to get the saved game, or do I have to live with the backup. Thanks.