Generating Errors

Dameon Fowler · 05-09-2003, 11:58 PM

I have version 5.1 and the GForce roster downloads. Version 5.1 was an original purchase not a dowload of a patch. I wasn't getting the error message at first, but after starting a manager career and making modifications to my roster, I am now getting the infamous "OOTP.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close" message. I'm managing San Diego and it crashes everytime I offer a contract entension to Trevor Hoffman (maybe because he's on the Disabled List; it doesn't crash when I attempt to offer it to anyone else. Notice I said "attempt" since none of their pending free agents are worth extending; but I digress.) Also, when I call up "Top Minor League Prospects" and try to play an Exhibition game right after the first pitch, the message comes up. I'm not even bothering to try a league game because I'm sure it'll lock up there too. I'm running Windows NT and got more than what is required including 32 GB of free hard drive space. I'm running 16-bit color. Here is what I have done so far:

1. Upgraded to DirectX 9.0.
2. Changed everything in the league directories and unchecked "read-only."
3. I've turned off in-game sound.
4. I've turned 3D mode off.
5. Downloaded and installed Windows Service Pack.

Is there anything else I can do or do I just need to wait for the next patch?

Steve Kuffrey · 05-10-2003, 12:02 AM

What modifications did you make to your roster? Have you used the "manager mode editor"?

Dameon Fowler · 05-10-2003, 10:16 AM

I made one trade, picked up a couple of free agents, and moved a few players between the major and minor leagues. No, I didn't go to the manager mode editor because when I try, I get the error message.

Steve Kuffrey · 05-10-2003, 01:14 PM

Did you leave the game open when you tried this? It must be closed.

Dameon Fowler · 05-10-2003, 03:53 PM

I'm not sure if this is what you're referring to. I've tried going to the Manager Screen when I'm at the League Standings screen either from the League menu and the shortcut at the bottom and it's crashed both times. Please help as this game right now is unplayable.

Steve Kuffrey · 05-10-2003, 05:02 PM

Update you sound card drivers and try it. Also, I am really not certain that the game will run on NT, I don't think it has before due to direct X issues.

Dameon Fowler · 05-10-2003, 10:01 PM

All my sound drivers are up-to-date. I have to apologize; I'm running XP, not NT.

Dameon Fowler · 05-10-2003, 10:01 PM

Is there hope for me or am I going to have to wait for the next patch?

Steve Kuffrey · 05-10-2003, 10:38 PM

I don't see this happening "across the board", have you tried installing the game in a new directory and copying the leagues to that game and trying it? If the problem continues it is possible that it is system specific(something in your system that is conflicting or the league could have problems), if you get the problem after reinstalling try with a different type league.

shyde32 · 09-03-2003, 10:22 AM

The exact same problem happened to my friend who recently bought the game. It works wonderfully on my system, and I spent most of last nght trying to figure out the problem with him, but to no avail. I tried to same steps as the person above, without result. Any idea what's causing the problem?

Steve Kuffrey · 09-03-2003, 02:07 PM

Not at this point, it has to be system specific as by far the majority of folks are not having these issues.

05-09-2003, 11:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dameon Fowler Bat Boy Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Generating Errors I have version 5.1 and the GForce roster downloads. Version 5.1 was an original purchase not a dowload of a patch. I wasn't getting the error message at first, but after starting a manager career and making modifications to my roster, I am now getting the infamous "OOTP.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close" message. I'm managing San Diego and it crashes everytime I offer a contract entension to Trevor Hoffman (maybe because he's on the Disabled List; it doesn't crash when I attempt to offer it to anyone else. Notice I said "attempt" since none of their pending free agents are worth extending; but I digress.) Also, when I call up "Top Minor League Prospects" and try to play an Exhibition game right after the first pitch, the message comes up. I'm not even bothering to try a league game because I'm sure it'll lock up there too. I'm running Windows NT and got more than what is required including 32 GB of free hard drive space. I'm running 16-bit color. Here is what I have done so far: 1. Upgraded to DirectX 9.0. 2. Changed everything in the league directories and unchecked "read-only." 3. I've turned off in-game sound. 4. I've turned 3D mode off. 5. Downloaded and installed Windows Service Pack. Is there anything else I can do or do I just need to wait for the next patch?

05-10-2003, 12:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 16,933 Thanks: 14 Thanked 4x in 3 posts	What modifications did you make to your roster? Have you used the "manager mode editor"? __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays No longer an active league.

05-10-2003, 01:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 16,933 Thanks: 14 Thanked 4x in 3 posts	Did you leave the game open when you tried this? It must be closed. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays No longer an active league.

05-10-2003, 05:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 16,933 Thanks: 14 Thanked 4x in 3 posts	Update you sound card drivers and try it. Also, I am really not certain that the game will run on NT, I don't think it has before due to direct X issues. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays No longer an active league.

05-10-2003, 10:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 16,933 Thanks: 14 Thanked 4x in 3 posts	I don't see this happening "across the board", have you tried installing the game in a new directory and copying the leagues to that game and trying it? If the problem continues it is possible that it is system specific(something in your system that is conflicting or the league could have problems), if you get the problem after reinstalling try with a different type league. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays No longer an active league.

05-10-2003, 10:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dameon Fowler Bat Boy Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	I made one trade, picked up a couple of free agents, and moved a few players between the major and minor leagues. No, I didn't go to the manager mode editor because when I try, I get the error message.

05-10-2003, 03:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dameon Fowler Bat Boy Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	I'm not sure if this is what you're referring to. I've tried going to the Manager Screen when I'm at the League Standings screen either from the League menu and the shortcut at the bottom and it's crashed both times. Please help as this game right now is unplayable.

05-10-2003, 10:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dameon Fowler Bat Boy Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	All my sound drivers are up-to-date. I have to apologize; I'm running XP, not NT.

05-10-2003, 10:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dameon Fowler Bat Boy Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Is there hope for me or am I going to have to wait for the next patch?

09-03-2003, 10:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
shyde32 Bat Boy Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	The exact same problem happened to my friend who recently bought the game. It works wonderfully on my system, and I spent most of last nght trying to figure out the problem with him, but to no avail. I tried to same steps as the person above, without result. Any idea what's causing the problem?

09-03-2003, 02:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Steve Kuffrey Administrator Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: S.E. TN - Georgia born and raised Posts: 16,933 Thanks: 14 Thanked 4x in 3 posts	Not at this point, it has to be system specific as by far the majority of folks are not having these issues. __________________ Steve Kuffrey DABS Atlanta Braves - 2008 Eastern Division Champ DBLC Atlanta Braves - 2011, 2014 East Division Champ, 2012, 2013 NL Wildcard Baseball Maelstrom-Montreal Expos-2013 Tourney winner, 2014 WC Team Sparky's League - Tampa Bay D'Rays No longer an active league.

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