OOTP 17 Update #2, Version 17.5.43 Available!

Markus Heinsohn · 04-03-2016, 10:30 AM

Important: This update is only for OOTP 17 versions which were purchased directly from us or resellers who use our version.
It is NOT compatible with the Steam or Mac OSX AppStore version! The Steam update is available via the Steam client and the Mac AppStore version is pending review at Apple, which will take some more days.

Hey folks,

Happy Opening Day! Right on time, we have just released the second update for OOTP 17, version 17.5.43. It improves several features, includes the latest MLB rosters (need to start a new game for changes to apply) and fixes several bugs and issues, for example some crashing issues while playing out games in 3D or an incompatibility with Mac OSX 10.7 and 10.8.

Update Info: To apply the update, simply download the setup file and install it over your current installation. There is no need to uninstall or unlicense your current copy! However, you should quit the game before installing it, of course. updates always contain all the changes from previous updates. Saved games are compatible between different versions.

Download link for PC:
Main server: PC Installer

Download link for Mac:
Main Server: Mac OSX Installer

Download link for Linux:
Main Server: Linux Installer

Mirror server: Index of /ootp/17.5.43

Also, ror this update a new set of historical databases is available, see here please:
Updated historical databases available

Compared to the version 17.4.37 the update contains the following changes:
- Improved 2016 MLB roster sets (need to start new game for changes to apply)
- Fixed crash issues on some Macs & PCs when playing out games in 3D mode
- Fixed compatibility issues with Mac OSX 10.7 and 10.8.
- Fixed problems with the draft pool containing too many players in historical games with historical minors
- Added the early Pacific Coast League to the historical minor league database starting in 1921
- Fixed issues with out of whack league total modifiers in some historical minor leagues
- Teams without affiliated minor leagues now have access to a reserve roster even when the 40-man roster rule is in effect
- Unaffiliated minor league teams now have access to a reserve roster
- Added the option to set a fee for players being purchased from unaffiliated minor league teams (minor league setup, rules tab)
- Added logos for the new West Virginia Black Bears
- Fixed draft order issues in 2016 MLB game
- Fixed memory leaks which may have resulted in crashes is long term simulations
- Fixed a bug that caused news / injury / transaction logs not being erased according to the setting
- Tweaked pitcher fatigue recovery, compared to OOTP 16 starting pitchers recovered too quickly
- Tweaked trade AI for injured players
- Tweaked scouting of young pitchers, lessening the effect of scout preference a bit (high ability preference used to underrate pitchers too often)
- Added real lineups for 1906 and 1907
- Fixed several small bugs and cosmetic issues

Okay, we'll now take a little break. The past months have been very busy and stressful, but we are extremely happy with the result of this hard work. This is the best OOTP ever, I could not be prouder of the team who created it.

Thank you very much for your support!
Markus & the OOTP Team

ootp3to6 · 04-03-2016, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Okay, we'll now take a little break. The past months have been very busy and stressful, but we are extremely happy with the result of this hard work. This is the best OOTP ever, I could not be prouder of the team who created it.

Thank you very much for your support!
Markus & the OOTP Team

Enjoy your break. Well deserved!

Thanks for the best baseball simulation ever.

Matt Uk · 04-03-2016, 10:37 AM

Enjoy your break

Definitely the best version ever. Thanks for all the hours of enjoyment over the years and the many more to come.

The Wolf · 04-03-2016, 10:43 AM

Thanks for this and enjoy your break. This is without a doubt the best OOTP ever.

Pineywoods OOTPer · 04-03-2016, 10:48 AM

Well deserved....again thanks for all your and the team's efforts.

facelessman · 04-03-2016, 10:50 AM

Enjoy, and thanks!

skunkle333 · 04-03-2016, 10:55 AM

Thanks for making an old 71 year old smile... : )

rjl518 · 04-03-2016, 10:55 AM

Take a vacation, come to the USA and go to some baseball games.
Then, get back to work!
OOTP18 wont code itself, you know!

Chico Guilbault · 04-03-2016, 10:58 AM

It's a thing of beauty!

zappa1 · 04-03-2016, 10:59 AM

I echo everything everybody else has said. You and your team just continue to do awesome work. Everybody at OOTP, enjoy your time off. Thank you all.

scott1964 · 04-03-2016, 11:03 AM

Time for some beers

NotMuchTime · 04-03-2016, 11:08 AM

Thanks for your efforts, it's appreciated for sure.

Habsfan18 · 04-03-2016, 11:23 AM

I'm assuming a lot of people are downloading it right now? Because I have extremely fast internet and it usually takes me 2-3 minutes to download a patch. This one though, I started 5 minutes ago and it says approximately 7 hours..

Markus Heinsohn · 04-03-2016, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Habsfan18

I'm assuming a lot of people are downloading it right now? Because I have extremely fast internet and it usually takes me 2-3 minutes to download a patch. This one though, I started 5 minutes ago and it says approximately 7 hours..

Try aborting the download and re-download. Sometimes this helps... we use a cloud service for file hosting and sometimes it takes a bit until everything is properly distributed in the cloud.

s1c1l1anm0bst3r · 04-03-2016, 11:44 AM

This team is absolutely amazing. Thank you all for everything you've done for this game and community!

Markus Heinsohn · 04-03-2016, 11:47 AM

OK, for the sake of clarity I have removed the posts about the bad Mac download link. In case you are late to the party and have downloaded the Mac patch within an hour after it was live, please double-check you have version 17.5.43 (at the bottom of the main screen), and if not, please download it again from the link in the first post.

Habsfan18 · 04-03-2016, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

Try aborting the download and re-download. Sometimes this helps... we use a cloud service for file hosting and sometimes it takes a bit until everything is properly distributed in the cloud.

Trying again on PC, and it says 6 hours. I'll just let it go for awhile. The servers are probably being hammered with people downloading.

JaBurns · 04-03-2016, 12:04 PM

Second time I downloaded was the charm, play a couple of days then to Opening Day on TV!

joefromchicago · 04-03-2016, 12:07 PM

This game sucks! It doesn't even have the logos for the new West Virginia Black Bears! I want my money back!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

- Added logos for the new West Virginia Black Bears

Oh...

Cards>Cubs · 04-03-2016, 12:12 PM

Thanks again fellas. Patch with rosters on opening day? A Sunday no less? Not a problem for OOTP folks.

I hope you all realize that things like these definitely help to distinguish yourselves among your peers in the industry.

You all are easy to love.

Happy opening day!

04-03-2016, 10:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 19,352 Thanks: 3,157 Thanked 25,721x in 4,117 posts	OOTP 17 Update #2, Version 17.5.43 Available! Important: This update is only for OOTP 17 versions which were purchased directly from us or resellers who use our version. It is NOT compatible with the Steam or Mac OSX AppStore version! The Steam update is available via the Steam client and the Mac AppStore version is pending review at Apple, which will take some more days. Hey folks, Happy Opening Day! Right on time, we have just released the second update for OOTP 17, version 17.5.43. It improves several features, includes the latest MLB rosters (need to start a new game for changes to apply) and fixes several bugs and issues, for example some crashing issues while playing out games in 3D or an incompatibility with Mac OSX 10.7 and 10.8. Update Info: To apply the update, simply download the setup file and install it over your current installation. There is no need to uninstall or unlicense your current copy! However, you should quit the game before installing it, of course. updates always contain all the changes from previous updates. Saved games are compatible between different versions. Download link for PC: Main server: PC Installer Download link for Mac: Main Server: Mac OSX Installer Download link for Linux: Main Server: Linux Installer Mirror server: Index of /ootp/17.5.43 Also, ror this update a new set of historical databases is available, see here please: Updated historical databases available Compared to the version 17.4.37 the update contains the following changes: - Improved 2016 MLB roster sets (need to start new game for changes to apply) - Fixed crash issues on some Macs & PCs when playing out games in 3D mode - Fixed compatibility issues with Mac OSX 10.7 and 10.8. - Fixed problems with the draft pool containing too many players in historical games with historical minors - Added the early Pacific Coast League to the historical minor league database starting in 1921 - Fixed issues with out of whack league total modifiers in some historical minor leagues - Teams without affiliated minor leagues now have access to a reserve roster even when the 40-man roster rule is in effect - Unaffiliated minor league teams now have access to a reserve roster - Added the option to set a fee for players being purchased from unaffiliated minor league teams (minor league setup, rules tab) - Added logos for the new West Virginia Black Bears - Fixed draft order issues in 2016 MLB game - Fixed memory leaks which may have resulted in crashes is long term simulations - Fixed a bug that caused news / injury / transaction logs not being erased according to the setting - Tweaked pitcher fatigue recovery, compared to OOTP 16 starting pitchers recovered too quickly - Tweaked trade AI for injured players - Tweaked scouting of young pitchers, lessening the effect of scout preference a bit (high ability preference used to underrate pitchers too often) - Added real lineups for 1906 and 1907 - Fixed several small bugs and cosmetic issues Okay, we'll now take a little break. The past months have been very busy and stressful, but we are extremely happy with the result of this hard work. This is the best OOTP ever, I could not be prouder of the team who created it. Thank you very much for your support! Markus & the OOTP Team __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 17! Buy Franchise Hockey Manager 2 Last edited by Markus Heinsohn; 04-03-2016 at 03:59 PM.

04-03-2016, 10:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pineywoods OOTPer Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: White Oak, Texas Posts: 277 Thanks: 162 Thanked 169x in 73 posts	Well deserved....again thanks for all your and the team's efforts. __________________ Pineywoods OOTPer "Come between me and my OOTP. Well, ok, as long as I continue working on my degree....but other than that, OH HELL NO!!!!"

04-03-2016, 10:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
facelessman Minors (Single A) Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 96 Thanks: 124 Thanked 25x in 19 posts	Enjoy, and thanks! __________________ Proud Member of the Professional Bowlers Association "I want a refund" = "I'm not willing to explore the learning curve, I need instant gratification".

04-03-2016, 10:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
skunkle333 Major Leagues Join Date: May 2006 Location: St. Louis metro area...IL side. Posts: 437 Thanks: 206 Thanked 96x in 55 posts	Thanks for making an old 71 year old smile... : ) __________________ Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Adjust accordingly. Don't forget to try PStrickert's great 1959 World Series Quickstart Mod for V12 & V11 !! At Padresfan's site.

04-03-2016, 10:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
rjl518 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Born in Citi Field, lives in Marlins Park. Posts: 3,932 Thanks: 544 Thanked 1,767x in 1,253 posts	Take a vacation, come to the USA and go to some baseball games. Then, get back to work! OOTP18 wont code itself, you know! __________________ *MY DYNASTIES!!!* BASEBALL LIKE IT OUGHTA BE 2016---MLB & THE NEW YORK METS!!!

04-03-2016, 10:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Matt Uk Major Leagues Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: UK Posts: 300 Thanks: 258 Thanked 139x in 81 posts	Enjoy your break Definitely the best version ever. Thanks for all the hours of enjoyment over the years and the many more to come.

04-03-2016, 10:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
Chico Guilbault Minors (Double A) Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bound Brook, NJ Posts: 155 Thanks: 95 Thanked 159x in 89 posts	It's a thing of beauty! Attached Images __________________ http://www.mediafire.com/download/es..._FrameTech.zip Locker Room Uniform Cards: http://www.mediafire.com/download/ew...form_Cards.zip

04-03-2016, 10:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
zappa1 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 297 Thanks: 340 Thanked 73x in 47 posts	I echo everything everybody else has said. You and your team just continue to do awesome work. Everybody at OOTP, enjoy your time off. Thank you all.

04-03-2016, 11:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
scott1964 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 3,074 Blog Entries: 19 Thanks: 121 Thanked 251x in 194 posts	Time for some beers __________________ This just feels more like waiting in line at the Department of Motor Vehicles. North American BaseBall League Continued http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ue-1962-a.html

04-03-2016, 11:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
NotMuchTime Minors (Single A) Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 58 Thanks: 42 Thanked 28x in 18 posts	Thanks for your efforts, it's appreciated for sure.

04-03-2016, 11:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
Habsfan18 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 1,346 Thanks: 897 Thanked 831x in 376 posts	I'm assuming a lot of people are downloading it right now? Because I have extremely fast internet and it usually takes me 2-3 minutes to download a patch. This one though, I started 5 minutes ago and it says approximately 7 hours..

04-03-2016, 11:44 AM	#15 (permalink)
s1c1l1anm0bst3r Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4x in 3 posts	This team is absolutely amazing. Thank you all for everything you've done for this game and community!

04-03-2016, 11:47 AM	#16 (permalink)
Markus Heinsohn Developer OOTP Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Germany Posts: 19,352 Thanks: 3,157 Thanked 25,721x in 4,117 posts	OK, for the sake of clarity I have removed the posts about the bad Mac download link. In case you are late to the party and have downloaded the Mac patch within an hour after it was live, please double-check you have version 17.5.43 (at the bottom of the main screen), and if not, please download it again from the link in the first post. __________________ Buy Out of the Park Baseball 17! Buy Franchise Hockey Manager 2 Last edited by Markus Heinsohn; 04-03-2016 at 11:49 AM.

04-03-2016, 12:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
JaBurns Major Leagues Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Posts: 307 Thanks: 578 Thanked 138x in 116 posts	Second time I downloaded was the charm, play a couple of days then to Opening Day on TV!

04-03-2016, 12:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
Cards>Cubs Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2009 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 66 Thanks: 14 Thanked 50x in 22 posts	Thanks again fellas. Patch with rosters on opening day? A Sunday no less? Not a problem for OOTP folks. I hope you all realize that things like these definitely help to distinguish yourselves among your peers in the industry. You all are easy to love. Happy opening day! Last edited by Cards>Cubs; 04-03-2016 at 12:14 PM.