Earl Weaver-type Stadium Generator?

CBL-Commish · 06-09-2009, 04:30 PM

Has anyone ever come up with a stadium picture generator like the one in the old Earl Weaver games from the 80s and 90s? I have a bunch of fictional stadiums in my league and don't want/need Teflon-like super graphical representations. I just want a basic layout of the fences, maybe foul ground, maybe stands, doesn't even have to be 3D.

I've been using Earl-generated graphics but the viewing angles don't quite work right with OOTP, and the 16-color 320x200 graphics aren't really cutting it anymore.

Did a search, but all I came up with was a discussion with ctorg from 2005. Maybe in the intervening years someone has done something I missed?

eriqjaffe · 06-09-2009, 05:01 PM

I've seen a little utility that generated park images based on your dimensions, but I'll be damned if I can figure out where I found it. I may have it at home somewhere...

Dark Horse · 06-09-2009, 05:09 PM

There was one floating around the boards several years ago. You might be able to find it by doing a search for stadium generator i don't know. i think i still have it somewhere. i'll look for it when i get home. i'll post it if someone else doesn't beat me to it.

Basically it gave a 2d view from directly above playing field; nothing fancy. But it might be what you're looking for.

But i'd pay money for Earl Weaver type stadium generator. Sigh...

eriqjaffe · 06-09-2009, 05:18 PM

Found it!

BallparkCreator.msi Download File

kagnew35 · 06-09-2009, 06:25 PM

How will this work with OOTP? Didn't Larry have an AUParks utility a few version back?

darkcloud4579 · 06-09-2009, 09:47 PM

Good work finding that, guys. Awesome stuff.

ryanivr · 06-10-2009, 03:35 AM

This is actually pretty freakin cool!

CBL-Commish · 06-10-2009, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eriqjaffe

Found it!

BallparkCreator.msi Download File

That's awesome, thanks.

kcroyalgm · 06-10-2009, 01:38 PM

No idea if this is any good, but if you want to try:
IGN: MVP 06: Ballpark Creator

eriqjaffe · 06-10-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kagnew35

How will this work with OOTP?

All that does is generate park images, so you can visualize the field a bit better.

Dark Horse · 06-11-2009, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcroyalgm

No idea if this is any good, but if you want to try:
IGN: MVP 06: Ballpark Creator

Yeah, i've seen that. But they didn't make it for the PC.

06-09-2009, 04:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
CBL-Commish All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,739 Thanks: 15 Thanked 113x in 63 posts	Earl Weaver-type Stadium Generator? Has anyone ever come up with a stadium picture generator like the one in the old Earl Weaver games from the 80s and 90s? I have a bunch of fictional stadiums in my league and don't want/need Teflon-like super graphical representations. I just want a basic layout of the fences, maybe foul ground, maybe stands, doesn't even have to be 3D. I've been using Earl-generated graphics but the viewing angles don't quite work right with OOTP, and the 16-color 320x200 graphics aren't really cutting it anymore. Did a search, but all I came up with was a discussion with ctorg from 2005. Maybe in the intervening years someone has done something I missed? __________________ For the best in O's news: Orioles' Hangout.com

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Dark Horse All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Texas! Posts: 1,907 Thanks: 353 Thanked 75x in 42 posts	There was one floating around the boards several years ago. You might be able to find it by doing a search for stadium generator i don't know. i think i still have it somewhere. i'll look for it when i get home. i'll post it if someone else doesn't beat me to it. Basically it gave a 2d view from directly above playing field; nothing fancy. But it might be what you're looking for. But i'd pay money for Earl Weaver type stadium generator. Sigh... __________________ PBDL Austin Nine [2012- ] PCBL Miami Knights [2006 - ] FBL Buffalo Bolts [1959 - 1965] Beta Baseball The Pines Verts [2032 - 2038] 2037 Axelite League Champions tMBU Phoenix Redhawks [2051 - 2053] 2051 Ruth Division Champions LBA Geo Bahn Rock Hounds [1900 - 1926] 1901 Laseron Champions 1913 Northern League Champions 1914 Northern League Champions PABF Miami Storm [2016 - 2025] 2022 Ambassador League Champions 2023 Ambassador League Champions Last edited by Dark Horse; 06-09-2009 at 05:13 PM.

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ryanivr All Star Reserve Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 709 Thanks: 0 Thanked 38x in 28 posts	This is actually pretty freakin cool!

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kcroyalgm All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 510 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14x in 12 posts	No idea if this is any good, but if you want to try: IGN: MVP 06: Ballpark Creator