Hosting Ballpark Photos for OOTP

PadresFan · 02-13-2007, 02:53 PM

Everyone -

I already host a couple of websites for PureSim and Action PC Baseball that have hi res (1024x768) photos of all current MLB ballparks, for use in the games. It occurred to me that I should make these ballpark images available for OOTP as well. Here are the links so you can see what the images are like:

http://web.mac.com/sixwilsons/iWeb/P...Mods/Main.html

http://web.mac.com/sixwilsons/iWeb/F.../ActionPC.html

Question: I'd like to modify the files so that they are sized correctly for OOTP, so does anyone know the proper dimensions and file format?

Thanks!

Al

Oxydizer · 02-13-2007, 03:19 PM

I think they are 640X480. Someone correct me if I'm wrong here. Great site by the way, stadiums are kinda at a premium I think

rasnell · 02-13-2007, 03:41 PM

I've always used your site in PureSim days. I'll check the photo dimensions when i get home tonight. I'm on the 2007 beta team and will take a look unless someone else beats me to it.

As a matter of fact, I'm using your stadiums in my beta testing. Just can't remember the dimensions off the top of my head.

By the way, one of the nice new features is drag-and-drop positioning of your fielders and hitters in the ballpark edit area.

edm · 02-13-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rasnell

one of the nice new features is drag-and-drop positioning of your fielders and hitters in the ballpark edit area.

Really? This is great to hear!!!

btw, good job with the site PadresFan

redranger · 02-13-2007, 04:02 PM

Very nice Padres Fan.

Appreciate the link very much. Great stadium pics seem hard to get. This is very helpful.

Raidergoo · 02-13-2007, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PadresFan

Everyone -

I already host a couple of websites for PureSim and Action PC Baseball that have hi res (1024x768) photos of all current MLB ballparks, for use in the games. It occurred to me that I should make these ballpark images available for OOTP as well. Here are the links so you can see what the images are like:

http://web.mac.com/sixwilsons/iWeb/P...Mods/Main.html

http://web.mac.com/sixwilsons/iWeb/F.../ActionPC.html

Question: I'd like to modify the files so that they are sized correctly for OOTP, so does anyone know the proper dimensions and file format?

Thanks!

Al

No, no, no, thank YOU! What a swell collection.

1998 Yankees · 02-13-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by PadresFan

Question: I'd like to modify the files so that they are sized correctly for OOTP, so does anyone know the proper dimensions and file format?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxydizer

I think they are 640X480. Someone correct me if I'm wrong here.

I just looked at my backup files, which I carry with me in case I encounter somebody who has OOTP loaded on their desktop or laptop.

Last year's default ballpark photos, including the updated one that Markus included with the last patch 1.03, are 640 x 480. However, the Bogart stadiums that I use instead are 1024 x 768.

PadresFan · 02-13-2007, 06:21 PM

Thanks for the kind words guys, I appreciate it.

It sounds like 1024x768 may work just fine, but if a beta tester could verify that for me, it'd be appreciated.

Also, what's the file format? GIF, JPEG, or BMP?

Al

Qrusher14242 · 02-13-2007, 06:33 PM

do we still have to type in the filename? Would be cool to have a dropdown menu or have the game check for lets say a 'newyorkmets.jpg' in the ballpark directory.

Oxydizer · 02-13-2007, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1998 Yankees

I just looked at my backup files, which I carry with me in case I encounter somebody who has OOTP loaded on their desktop or laptop.

Last year's default ballpark photos, including the updated one that Markus included with the last patch 1.03, are 640 x 480. However, the Bogart stadiums that I use instead are 1024 x 768.

A true fan of the game right here folks. Carries backup files with him. Just in case. never know who your gonna meet or have the urge to play OOTP

APujols5 · 02-13-2007, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PadresFan

Thanks for the kind words guys, I appreciate it.

It sounds like 1024x768 may work just fine, but if a beta tester could verify that for me, it'd be appreciated.

Also, what's the file format? GIF, JPEG, or BMP?

Al

Hey Padresfan, if you wanna help with how to convert them to jpg... I'd be more than happy to test them out for you

ChuckkieB · 02-13-2007, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PadresFan

Everyone -

I already host a couple of websites for PureSim and Action PC Baseball that have hi res (1024x768) photos of all current MLB ballparks, for use in the games. It occurred to me that I should make these ballpark images available for OOTP as well. Here are the links so you can see what the images are like:

http://web.mac.com/sixwilsons/iWeb/P...Mods/Main.html

http://web.mac.com/sixwilsons/iWeb/F.../ActionPC.html

Question: I'd like to modify the files so that they are sized correctly for OOTP, so does anyone know the proper dimensions and file format?

Thanks!

Al

Great site, PadresFan! Thanks for the links.

PadresFan · 02-14-2007, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by APujols5

Hey Padresfan, if you wanna help with how to convert them to jpg... I'd be more than happy to test them out for you

S'ok.. I'm good with the tools, just needed to know the format. Thanks!

APujols5 · 02-14-2007, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by PadresFan

S'ok.. I'm good with the tools, just needed to know the format. Thanks!

Thats cool then, once you have them as jpg's I'll be more than happy to test them for you

rasnell · 02-14-2007, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PadresFan

Thanks for the kind words guys, I appreciate it.

It sounds like 1024x768 may work just fine, but if a beta tester could verify that for me, it'd be appreciated.

Also, what's the file format? GIF, JPEG, or BMP?

Al

640x480 jpeg

rasnell · 02-14-2007, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Qrusher14242

do we still have to type in the filename? Would be cool to have a dropdown menu or have the game check for lets say a 'newyorkmets.jpg' in the ballpark directory.

It now does. Same for photos and logos in a global folder.

Qrusher14242 · 02-14-2007, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rasnell

It now does. Same for photos and logos in a global folder.

Awesome! Is there any park.dat files like in 6.5? I dont think there was a way to transfer the park details to another league.

greendiver · 02-14-2007, 09:24 AM

Just downloaded these files but I am having trouble getting them open. They have a .prk file extension and none of the graphics programs I have seem to recognize it. I'm assuming I need to convert them to .jpg files. Any suggestions on a program to use?

eriqjaffe · 02-14-2007, 11:22 AM

PadresFan,

You are more than welcome to host my "MVP 2005" set, as well as make them available to the ActionPC and PureSim peeps:

http://65.78.148.37/ootp/Stadiums/EJ...05%20Parks.zip

I'm pretty sure that that .ZIP contains BMP files, since they were originally made for OOTP 5/6.

Of course, now that I try to check, the link seems to be not responding. If you're interested, PM me and I can send you the files (I have them around here somewhere).

PadresFan · 02-14-2007, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by greendiver

Just downloaded these files but I am having trouble getting them open. They have a .prk file extension and none of the graphics programs I have seem to recognize it. I'm assuming I need to convert them to .jpg files. Any suggestions on a program to use?

Green - You are trying to open .prk files which are specific to PureSim Baseball, you just need the .jpg files. You can either grab the photos from the other site for Action PC Baseball, or wait for me to post the files specifically for OOTP.

Al

02-13-2007, 02:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
PadresFan All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 707	Hosting Ballpark Photos for OOTP Everyone - I already host a couple of websites for PureSim and Action PC Baseball that have hi res (1024x768) photos of all current MLB ballparks, for use in the games. It occurred to me that I should make these ballpark images available for OOTP as well. Here are the links so you can see what the images are like: http://web.mac.com/sixwilsons/iWeb/P...Mods/Main.html http://web.mac.com/sixwilsons/iWeb/F.../ActionPC.html Question: I'd like to modify the files so that they are sized correctly for OOTP, so does anyone know the proper dimensions and file format? Thanks! Al

02-13-2007, 03:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Oxydizer All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clinton, Illinois Posts: 566	I think they are 640X480. Someone correct me if I'm wrong here. Great site by the way, stadiums are kinda at a premium I think __________________ My website for graphic Modifications for all OOTP games. Latest release: New circle logo's

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rasnell Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,674	I've always used your site in PureSim days. I'll check the photo dimensions when i get home tonight. I'm on the 2007 beta team and will take a look unless someone else beats me to it. As a matter of fact, I'm using your stadiums in my beta testing. Just can't remember the dimensions off the top of my head. By the way, one of the nice new features is drag-and-drop positioning of your fielders and hitters in the ballpark edit area. __________________ Author of new book, "Root for the Cubs: Charlie Root and the 1929 Chicago Cubs," to be published by Wind Publications and available to public by Opening Day 2009. Charlie Root is remembered for one pitch to Babe Ruth in the 1932 World Series. But baseball's biggest lie has overshadowed the career of the winningest pitcher in Cub history. Beta tester, OOTP 2007/08/09. Commissioner in fast-paced, historical Arcanum Baseball League. Member, Society for American Baseball Research. Last edited by rasnell : 02-13-2007 at 03:42 PM.

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Qrusher14242 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: CA Posts: 981	do we still have to type in the filename? Would be cool to have a dropdown menu or have the game check for lets say a 'newyorkmets.jpg' in the ballpark directory. __________________ "Go then, there are other worlds than these"

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02-13-2007, 04:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
redranger Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 142	Very nice Padres Fan. Appreciate the link very much. Great stadium pics seem hard to get. This is very helpful.

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PadresFan All Star Reserve Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 707	Thanks for the kind words guys, I appreciate it. It sounds like 1024x768 may work just fine, but if a beta tester could verify that for me, it'd be appreciated. Also, what's the file format? GIF, JPEG, or BMP? Al

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greendiver Major Leagues Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New Freedom, PA Posts: 425	Just downloaded these files but I am having trouble getting them open. They have a .prk file extension and none of the graphics programs I have seem to recognize it. I'm assuming I need to convert them to .jpg files. Any suggestions on a program to use?