Any way to change league name?

mpsquid · 12-08-2003, 04:38 PM

Sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong area, seemed like the place that would know!

http://zanyaidan.com/images/leaguename.JPG

I tried changing it in the league.dat file but it then makes the player file invalid. Reason I want to do this is so my ootp generated reports give the correct league name. I could just manually change it in the league.html file each time I generate reports, but would rather not have to is all. Thanks very much for any assistance you can offer.

Putt

Eugene Church · 12-08-2003, 05:04 PM

I am not positive, but I don't think the game will allow you to change the league name.

I asked this when I first got the game and was told that you couldn't by Steve Kuffrey.

I just learned to live with it.

mpsquid · 12-08-2003, 05:10 PM

thank you, I guess changing it each upload really isn't that big a deal.

kq76 · 12-08-2003, 05:35 PM

Read this thread. editing .dat files

I've done it before, but I forget which dat I edited, league.dat maybe.

mpsquid · 12-08-2003, 05:48 PM

Thanks Kieran, great thread. Definitely above my skills I'd say so not to risk anything looks like I'll be manually changing it, lol.

Putt

JimiP · 12-09-2003, 08:39 AM

yo putt:
what u need is a DAT editor...there are a few available.
The one I've used to change league names is 'XV132' - you will have to do yer own search forit on the web but its fairly easy to use and can do editing of most forms of data.

Killebrew · 12-09-2003, 02:22 PM

It's a hex editor that is needed actually - there are a ton of free or trial hex editors available for download on the net - UltraEdit is one of the best and is quite easy to use. Please make very sure you back up any file you edit, as a hex editing mistake can corrupt your league!

blueturf · 02-05-2004, 06:29 PM

Just ran across this thread - I don't know how I missed it the first time.

I have been able to change the league name using Pierre's Player Editor 2 (PE2) that was made for OOTP 4. I have only done this once, so it has not been tested exhaustively. But that league ran for another 40 seasons without a glitch.

I will warn you - since the editor was made for OOTP4 you should back up all of your files. I know the player editing functions do not work with OOTP5, but it seems most of the league functions will.
I was also able to change the active roster limits from 25 to 30 players. I am hoping to be able to expand the rosters for the All-Star game and then move it back to 25 following the game.

12-08-2003, 04:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
mpsquid Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 181	Any way to change league name? Sorry if I'm posting this in the wrong area, seemed like the place that would know! http://zanyaidan.com/images/leaguename.JPG I tried changing it in the league.dat file but it then makes the player file invalid. Reason I want to do this is so my ootp generated reports give the correct league name. I could just manually change it in the league.html file each time I generate reports, but would rather not have to is all. Thanks very much for any assistance you can offer. Putt __________________ DDBL- Point Breeze Salty Dogs UBL- Commissioner & SF Seals HFTC- BrewCrew

12-08-2003, 05:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
mpsquid Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 181	thank you, I guess changing it each upload really isn't that big a deal. __________________ DDBL- Point Breeze Salty Dogs UBL- Commissioner & SF Seals HFTC- BrewCrew

12-08-2003, 05:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
kq76 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 5,426	Read this thread. editing .dat files I've done it before, but I forget which dat I edited, league.dat maybe. __________________ Online League Boards Moderator The avatar is of Pink. People like to tease me for being a fan of hers, but I'm cool with it. Interactive Online League Directory - find or advertise a league today! (now OOTP9 compatible, thanks for the space jazzrack!) Canadian Baseball League - a recent OOTP9 convert, but running steadily since April 2002 SGCBL - a Lord of the Rings themed league with a very friendly membership and a commish constantly looking to improve the smallest of things

12-08-2003, 05:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
mpsquid Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 181	Thanks Kieran, great thread. Definitely above my skills I'd say so not to risk anything looks like I'll be manually changing it, lol. Putt __________________ DDBL- Point Breeze Salty Dogs UBL- Commissioner & SF Seals HFTC- BrewCrew

12-09-2003, 08:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
JimiP Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Western NY State Posts: 185	yo putt: what u need is a DAT editor...there are a few available. The one I've used to change league names is 'XV132' - you will have to do yer own search forit on the web but its fairly easy to use and can do editing of most forms of data. __________________ Thank you for your time, JimiP UBL New York Yankees MLBC New York Yankees WTL Rochester Blue Wave, commisioner,

12-08-2003, 05:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 13,280	I am not positive, but I don't think the game will allow you to change the league name. I asked this when I first got the game and was told that you couldn't by Steve Kuffrey. I just learned to live with it.

12-09-2003, 02:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Killebrew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 3,090	It's a hex editor that is needed actually - there are a ton of free or trial hex editors available for download on the net - UltraEdit is one of the best and is quite easy to use. Please make very sure you back up any file you edit, as a hex editing mistake can corrupt your league!

02-05-2004, 06:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
blueturf Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 309	Just ran across this thread - I don't know how I missed it the first time. I have been able to change the league name using Pierre's Player Editor 2 (PE2) that was made for OOTP 4. I have only done this once, so it has not been tested exhaustively. But that league ran for another 40 seasons without a glitch. I will warn you - since the editor was made for OOTP4 you should back up all of your files. I know the player editing functions do not work with OOTP5, but it seems most of the league functions will. I was also able to change the active roster limits from 25 to 30 players. I am hoping to be able to expand the rosters for the All-Star game and then move it back to 25 following the game.

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