Has anyone ever created . . .

Riverdome · 06-09-2008, 05:52 PM

a tutorial on how to create your own schedule files? In another thread it was suggested I create such a tutorial but I don't want to recreate the wheel if it's already out there.

I know there must be a better way than I do it but if there isn't a tutorial in the community I'll create a nice tutorial walking through my process.

Long_Long_Name · 06-09-2008, 06:02 PM

I've never seen one, but I sure would like to. Perhaps, if you want to create one, perhaps you should contact other schedulers so as to exchange ideas in order to have the most comprehensive piece of advice possible.

ifspuds · 06-09-2008, 06:13 PM

Talk to gmo. He's created loads of fictional schedules.

zekester91 · 06-09-2008, 08:36 PM

There is a thread sticked on the 2006 board (http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...-ootp2006.html)
that links to two post that have some details....

Riverdome · 06-09-2008, 10:49 PM

Those threads are VERY helpful but I was thinking something a little more step-by-step. The tech details are obviously important but leaves a little room for 'ok but how do I actually plan the whole thing out.'

thanks.

zekester91 · 06-09-2008, 10:55 PM

True, just thought I'd post them, I thought I saw something else but couldn't find it

Tyke · 06-10-2008, 07:18 AM

Riverdome, I for one would be really interested - and grateful! - to see such a tutorial. My own efforts so far have only contributed mountains of scrap paper to our local re-cycling program, to say nothing of resulting in significant hair loss.

ootp3to6 · 06-10-2008, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Riverdome

a tutorial on how to create your own schedule files? In another thread it was suggested I create such a tutorial but I don't want to recreate the wheel if it's already out there.

I know there must be a better way than I do it but if there isn't a tutorial in the community I'll create a nice tutorial walking through my process.

If you do create a tutorial to create your own schedule files, I would be very interested in your tutorial.

Cryomaniac · 06-10-2008, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyke

Riverdome, I for one would be really interested - and grateful! - to see such a tutorial. My own efforts so far have only contributed mountains of scrap paper to our local re-cycling program, to say nothing of resulting in significant hair loss.

Same here, minus the hair loss

. I write out schedules by hand and then copy the games into the schedule file. This is fine, except that it's massively time consuming and massively error prone.

Riverdome · 06-10-2008, 11:32 AM

Ok I'll do it. I started looking through my stuff last night and it shouldn't be THAT difficult to convert what I do to a common 'format' that everyone can understand. My goal is to get it out before OOTP9. See my avatar for my excuse should I miss that deadline.

Le Grande Orange · 06-10-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Cryomaniac

I write out schedules by hand and then copy the games into the schedule file. This is fine, except that it's massively time consuming and massively error prone.

That is the exact kind of thing a spreadsheet app like Excel is perfect for. And with a few simple formulas, you can use it to convert your schedule into the proper OOTP format.

If there's interest, I can make available the Excel files I use. (Won't be until after OOTP 9 is out though, I've too much to do before then.)

No Pepper · 06-10-2008, 02:35 PM

I know I would appreciate it, thanks Riverdome and LGO. I just haven't had the time to sit down and learn it myself, both schedules and using Excel to do it.

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Riverdome All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 812	Has anyone ever created . . . a tutorial on how to create your own schedule files? In another thread it was suggested I create such a tutorial but I don't want to recreate the wheel if it's already out there. I know there must be a better way than I do it but if there isn't a tutorial in the community I'll create a nice tutorial walking through my process. __________________ . . . I was at the first OOTP Conference, where were you?.......... Moola.com - have fun and win a little money at the same time. My Family - http://www.ohiogages.com

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Long_Long_Name Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: A Montréaler in Vancouver Posts: 6,896	I've never seen one, but I sure would like to. Perhaps, if you want to create one, perhaps you should contact other schedulers so as to exchange ideas in order to have the most comprehensive piece of advice possible. __________________ Beta Baseball is a fictional, talent-only online league. If you're interested in joining it, well, we have two open franchises: the George Falls Barons and the The Pines Verts. We've been around since 2002. PM me for details! Currently reading: The Origin of Species (Charles Darwin) The Death and Life of Great American Cities (Jane Jacobs) The Art of War (Sun Tzu) The Ancestor's Tale (Richard Dawkins) God Is Not Great (Christopher Hitchens)

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ifspuds Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 2,092	Talk to gmo. He's created loads of fictional schedules. __________________ Jeff Watson TWB (co-commissioner): Pittsburgh Pirates GM (team dynasty here, #5 Dynasty of 2005!) (TWB Champs 1966, 1967, 1973, NL Champs 1968, NL East Champs 1969, NL Champs 1970, 1971 NPBL: Illinois Jethawks GM Outpost League: A Fictional World Dynasty (#9 (tie) Dynasty of 2005!)

06-09-2008, 08:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
zekester91 All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,086	There is a thread sticked on the 2006 board (http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...-ootp2006.html) that links to two post that have some details.... __________________ Bobby Bowden must have a hell of a recruiting pitch, "Son if you come on down to Tallahasee, you just might be able to watch me die during practice!" The road was closed while the Hartford Police Department's bomb squad came and blew up the chicken.

06-09-2008, 10:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
Riverdome All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 812	Those threads are VERY helpful but I was thinking something a little more step-by-step. The tech details are obviously important but leaves a little room for 'ok but how do I actually plan the whole thing out.' thanks. __________________ . . . I was at the first OOTP Conference, where were you?.......... Moola.com - have fun and win a little money at the same time. My Family - http://www.ohiogages.com

06-09-2008, 10:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
zekester91 All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,086	True, just thought I'd post them, I thought I saw something else but couldn't find it __________________ Bobby Bowden must have a hell of a recruiting pitch, "Son if you come on down to Tallahasee, you just might be able to watch me die during practice!" The road was closed while the Hartford Police Department's bomb squad came and blew up the chicken.

06-10-2008, 07:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tyke Major Leagues Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Leeds, U.K. Posts: 361	Riverdome, I for one would be really interested - and grateful! - to see such a tutorial. My own efforts so far have only contributed mountains of scrap paper to our local re-cycling program, to say nothing of resulting in significant hair loss.

06-10-2008, 11:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
Riverdome All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 812	Ok I'll do it. I started looking through my stuff last night and it shouldn't be THAT difficult to convert what I do to a common 'format' that everyone can understand. My goal is to get it out before OOTP9. See my avatar for my excuse should I miss that deadline. __________________ . . . I was at the first OOTP Conference, where were you?.......... Moola.com - have fun and win a little money at the same time. My Family - http://www.ohiogages.com Last edited by Riverdome : 06-10-2008 at 11:34 AM.

06-10-2008, 02:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
No Pepper All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 820	I know I would appreciate it, thanks Riverdome and LGO. I just haven't had the time to sit down and learn it myself, both schedules and using Excel to do it. __________________ Current Dynasty: The Slippery Elm Boys Historical Uniforms: Major, Minor, Latin and Negro Leagues 19th century uniforms and templates. Logo Collection

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