Fictional League Schedule Question

RandyTiger · 06-23-2011, 12:39 PM

Hi!

This is my first serious attempt at a fictional league, and I'm flummoxed by a scheduling issue.

Setup:

1 League, 2 sub-leagues, with 6 teams in 1 division each, for a total of 12 teams.

I have it set so the season begins 24 March, and each team plays a total of 60 games, 12 per league opponent (no inter-league play).

A schedule was generated with no problems, but that's where things got a little flaky! The season begins on the correct date, with roster expansion 2 months later... but the last scheduled game is in September, for pete's sake. I'd like the season to end in late June or early July.

Any suggestions on what to do so they have 3-month seasons? Of course, later, as the league expands, the schedule will change, but that's something I can take care of another time.

Oh, yeah. I have them playing 3-game series, if that helps.

Chicagofan76 · 06-23-2011, 01:59 PM

this isnt what your are looking for but it might shed some light on what u want.
Unique 12 Team, 60 Game Schedule Request

I am probably wrong but unless u edit your schedule by hand i dont think you can make a 3 month schedule.

RandyTiger · 06-23-2011, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicagofan76

this isnt what your are looking for but it might shed some light on what u want.
Unique 12 Team, 60 Game Schedule Request

I am probably wrong but unless u edit your schedule by hand i dont think you can make a 3 month schedule.

Thanks, CF - I noticed it has the bloody interleague format. (I hate interleague, it takes away all the mystique!)

I guess I have a decision to make as to whether to continue this or not.

Chicagofan76 · 06-23-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RandyTiger

Thanks, CF - I noticed it has the bloody interleague format. (I hate interleague, it takes away all the mystique!)

I guess I have a decision to make as to whether to continue this or not.

i might have a solution, not sure if it would work though..

Use the interleague schedule for 1 sn, the next season should still use the format and have various start times vs the 2 that it has, but uncheck option for interleague and clear out history of the league. Not sure if it will work though.

My thought on this is i used the 126 game 12 team schedule for 4 sns only the 1st season had the start time of 7:05 for all teams the 2nd through 4th had multiple start times and didnt follow the loaded schedule.

RandyTiger · 06-23-2011, 02:54 PM

Those are very intriguing ideas, I'll try those. Thanks again, CF

Jaxxvain · 06-23-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Chicagofan76

I am probably wrong but unless u edit your schedule by hand i dont think you can make a 3 month schedule.

You are wrong on this, or should I say that for previous versions you would be wrong. Maybe something new in version 12 wants the season to end in September.

I am no gmo (the most prolific schedule maker back in versions 5-9), but I have some experience editing schedules. If they still work the same way, which they probably due, the original poster could pm or email the schedule file and I could edit it. It might be as easy as changing the dates of the game in a text editor and then re-importing into your league.

Chicagofan76 · 06-23-2011, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaxxvain

You are wrong on this, or should I say that for previous versions you would be wrong. Maybe something new in version 12 wants the season to end in September.

I am no gmo (the most prolific schedule maker back in versions 5-9), but I have some experience editing schedules. If they still work the same way, which they probably due, the original poster could pm or email the schedule file and I could edit it. It might be as easy as changing the dates of the game in a text editor and then re-importing into your league.

ok sorry that i am wrong i wasd basing my post on my own attempts at having a 60 game schedule that lasted 3 months also.

Syd Thrift · 06-23-2011, 04:20 PM

Whoa, wait... is the game now taking 60 game seasons that start in April and automatically stretching them out until September!? That may be bad news for your league but that is potentially AWESOME news for people who want to do fictional 19th century style stuffs.

Jaxxvain · 06-23-2011, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chicagofan76

ok sorry that i am wrong i wasd basing my post on my own attempts at having a 60 game schedule that lasted 3 months also.

I meant no offense at all. Chances are I am wrong as it pertains to version 12.

For what it is worth my short season league imported into version 12 with it's schedule still ending in May. So that may be a work around (create the schedule in version 11, then import to version 12).

Chicagofan76 · 06-23-2011, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaxxvain

I meant no offense at all. Chances are I am wrong as it pertains to version 12.

For what it is worth my short season league imported into version 12 with it's schedule still ending in May. So that may be a work around (create the schedule in version 11, then import to version 12).

naw u didnt offend me, but when i 1st tried to make a fictional league in 11 (which i am still playing i dont have 12 yet) I created teh Chicago Softball League with a 60 game schedule for testing how to properly create custom players and to test extreme modifiers i had created a 60 game schedule and It played out over 4 months vs the 2 i wanted it for...But that was last July and I only played 5 games of the 60 so i may have "misremembered"

RandyTiger · 06-24-2011, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syd Thrift

Whoa, wait... is the game now taking 60 game seasons that start in April and automatically stretching them out until September!? That may be bad news for your league but that is potentially AWESOME news for people who want to do fictional 19th century style stuffs.

Yeah. I based the start in 1901, so it is probably good news for you.

Fortunately, Jaxx has agreed to help with a 3 month, 60 game schedule, so hopefully, something can be done. If not... I'll think of something else, ha.

Cooleyvol · 06-24-2011, 11:15 AM

It should be as simple as editing the day #'s of the games to get it to end early.

RandyTiger · 06-24-2011, 11:17 AM

Hopefully, I can learn from Jaxx how it's done, and then I'll be able to do it on my own, since I have no idea how to do it at present.

06-23-2011, 12:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
RandyTiger All Star Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,289 Thanks: 837 Thanked 295x in 208 posts	Fictional League Schedule Question Hi! This is my first serious attempt at a fictional league, and I'm flummoxed by a scheduling issue. Setup: 1 League, 2 sub-leagues, with 6 teams in 1 division each, for a total of 12 teams. I have it set so the season begins 24 March, and each team plays a total of 60 games, 12 per league opponent (no inter-league play). A schedule was generated with no problems, but that's where things got a little flaky! The season begins on the correct date, with roster expansion 2 months later... but the last scheduled game is in September, for pete's sake. I'd like the season to end in late June or early July. Any suggestions on what to do so they have 3-month seasons? Of course, later, as the league expands, the schedule will change, but that's something I can take care of another time. Oh, yeah. I have them playing 3-game series, if that helps. __________________ ~ "My shoes are too tight, and I have forgotten how to dance." - Londo Mollari, Babylon 5 episode, "The War Prayer". ~ Basic summation of any government: of the rich, by the rich, and for the rich. ~ You're entitled to your delusions, but remember that no-one has to listen to your rantings. Be coherent, logical, and polite. You'll garner more attention than if you act like a woman. Useful links: Knowledgebase/File a Support Ticket \| Manual \| Downloads (old versions, too!) Last edited by RandyTiger; 06-23-2011 at 12:42 PM.

06-23-2011, 02:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
RandyTiger All Star Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,289 Thanks: 837 Thanked 295x in 208 posts	Those are very intriguing ideas, I'll try those. Thanks again, CF __________________ ~ "My shoes are too tight, and I have forgotten how to dance." - Londo Mollari, Babylon 5 episode, "The War Prayer". ~ Basic summation of any government: of the rich, by the rich, and for the rich. ~ You're entitled to your delusions, but remember that no-one has to listen to your rantings. Be coherent, logical, and polite. You'll garner more attention than if you act like a woman. Useful links: Knowledgebase/File a Support Ticket \| Manual \| Downloads (old versions, too!)

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Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Woodland Mills, TN Posts: 5,993 Thanks: 57 Thanked 506x in 304 posts	It should be as simple as editing the day #'s of the games to get it to end early. __________________

06-24-2011, 11:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
RandyTiger All Star Starter Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,289 Thanks: 837 Thanked 295x in 208 posts	Hopefully, I can learn from Jaxx how it's done, and then I'll be able to do it on my own, since I have no idea how to do it at present. __________________ ~ "My shoes are too tight, and I have forgotten how to dance." - Londo Mollari, Babylon 5 episode, "The War Prayer". ~ Basic summation of any government: of the rich, by the rich, and for the rich. ~ You're entitled to your delusions, but remember that no-one has to listen to your rantings. Be coherent, logical, and polite. You'll garner more attention than if you act like a woman. Useful links: Knowledgebase/File a Support Ticket \| Manual \| Downloads (old versions, too!)

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06-23-2011, 01:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chicagofan76 Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Diamond, IL Posts: 6,339 Thanks: 3,340 Thanked 571x in 500 posts Infractions: 2/2 (3)	this isnt what your are looking for but it might shed some light on what u want. Unique 12 Team, 60 Game Schedule Request I am probably wrong but unless u edit your schedule by hand i dont think you can make a 3 month schedule.