Online Files

[Pan]

I figure other commissioners are good ones to ask this of...

Do online GMs have to get the league updates after every simulation? In other words, they can't skip an update and expect to catch up on the next one? I assume they cannot do this since each update is only a "patch" from the previous version of the league and doesn't provide a method to compare multiple versions from previous simulations. Correct?

If a GM does fail to update his/her copy of the league before the next simulation, does that throw their copy completely out of sync? Is the only way to get them back in line with the rest of the league to have them delete their copy of the *.lg folder and replace it with a copy of the full *.lg folder from the Commish or another GM?

Likewise with individual team updates, if the GM makes a change to his/her team after they have uploaded their team file are they now out of sync with the league? Is it possible to remedy this situation by having the Commish download the team file that was uploaded and then have the GM upload again? Would that catch the Commish and GM up with one another? Or would that not work because the GM is trying to upload a team file with the same date as the one already on the server?

I hope all of that made sense but let me know if I need to rephrase my questions.

[Bluenoser]

Originally Posted by Pan

I figure other commissioners are good ones to ask this of...

Do online GMs have to get the league updates after every simulation? In other words, they can't skip an update and expect to catch up on the next one? I assume they cannot do this since each update is only a "patch" from the previous version of the league and doesn't provide a method to compare multiple versions from previous simulations. Correct?

No, GM's do not have to update after every sim. However I don't know why you wouldn't want to. Injuries, waivers, roster moves, etc etc - if you don't update you won't have a true picture of your team. Having said that, I've been in many leagues over the years where people are away for various reasons. vacation/work/travel and have missed an update or two. No harm done.

Originally Posted by Pan

If a GM does fail to update his/her copy of the league before the next simulation, does that throw their copy completely out of sync? Is the only way to get them back in line with the rest of the league to have them delete their copy of the *.lg folder and replace it with a copy of the full *.lg folder from the Commish or another GM?

No it won't throw them out of sync. They can still do an in game update after the next sim, or after 50 sims for that matter.

Originally Posted by Pan

Likewise with individual team updates, if the GM makes a change to his/her team after they have uploaded their team file are they now out of sync with the league? Is it possible to remedy this situation by having the Commish download the team file that was uploaded and then have the GM upload again? Would that catch the Commish and GM up with one another? Or would that not work because the GM is trying to upload a team file with the same date as the one already on the server?

Changes made after upload won't take effect unless they do another upload. You can do as many uploads as you like between sims. Only the most recent upload will take effect when the Commish imports. Everytime you upload, the new upload file overwrites the previous since they always have the same name. I've done this myself on many occasions, do a new upload after I update from a sim, then next day I might decide I want to change my batting order or whatever. I simply make the changes and do a new export. It overwrites the one I did the day before.

Originally Posted by Pan

I hope all of that made sense but let me know if I need to rephrase my questions.

Hope my answers are clear enough.

[Pan]

Originally Posted by Bluenoser

Hope my answers are clear enough.

Splendidly clear, thanks Bluenoser.

The GMs don't really want to miss an update but since we sim every week day (6-game sims, 5 x week), sometimes it just can't be helped due to work, family, etc. I don't really want to hold the whole season up for everyone because of one GM but then I don't want to take the chance of fubar'ing their league file either.

Sounds like my assumptions were incorrect and we're safe to keep going. Thanks again