OOTP Baseball:Creating Games/Importing Earlier Games - Revision history

Twins 34 at 20:01, 27 April 2025

2025-04-27T20:01:47Z

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	Importing games from prior versions is simple. Just use the following steps:		Importing games from prior versions is simple. Just use the following steps:

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	# Select this file, and then click the '''Confirm''' button.		# Select this file, and then click the '''Confirm''' button.
	# You will be prompted to enter a new name for your imported game file. Enter a name, and then click the '''Import Now''' button. Your game will now be converted to the current game format.		# You will be prompted to enter a new name for your imported game file. Enter a name, and then click the '''Import Now''' button. Your game will now be converted to the current game format.
			[[File:Import Prior Game.jpg\|frameless\|540x540px\|center]]


	Use the screenshots below if you have any questions on how to find your files. Click on the up button to get to the list of all of your leagues. Then click on the league you want to import, once you have clicked on your league it will bring you into your league files and you will then make sure that world.dat is highlighted and then click Confirm and your league will be imported into the that version of the game. For questions of prior versions click on [[OOTP Baseball:Creating Games/Importing Earlier Games#Importing Files from before The Current Game Version\|Import from older versions]].		Use the screenshots below if you have any questions on how to find your files. Click on the up button to get to the list of all of your leagues. Then click on the league you want to import, once you have clicked on your league it will bring you into your league files and you will then make sure that world.dat is highlighted and then click Confirm and your league will be imported into the that version of the game. For questions of prior versions click on [[OOTP Baseball:Creating Games/Importing Earlier Games#Importing Files from before The Current Game Version\|Import from older versions]].

	[[File:Import Window.jpg\|frameless\|~~340x340px~~]][[File:Choose League Folder.jpg\|frameless\|~~340x340px~~]][[File:Choose file and import.jpg\|frameless\|~~340x340px~~]]		[[File:Import Window.jpg\|frameless\|275x275px]][[File:Choose League Folder.jpg\|frameless\|275x275px]][[File:Choose file and import.jpg\|frameless\|275x275px]]

	===== Notes about Importing Games from Prior Versions =====		===== Notes about Importing Games from Prior Versions =====

Twins 34: fixing format a bit

2025-04-27T19:55:57Z

fixing format a bit

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	[[File:~~Choose League Folder~~.jpg\|frameless\|340x340px]][[File:~~Import Window~~.jpg\|frameless\|340x340px]][[File:Choose file and import.jpg\|frameless\|340x340px]]		Use the screenshots below if you have any questions on how to find your files. Click on the up button to get to the list of all of your leagues. Then click on the league you want to import, once you have clicked on your league it will bring you into your league files and you will then make sure that world.dat is highlighted and then click Confirm and your league will be imported into the that version of the game. For questions of prior versions click on [[OOTP Baseball:Creating Games/Importing Earlier Games#Importing Files from before The Current Game Version\|Import from older versions]].

			[[File:Import Window.jpg\|frameless\|340x340px]][[File:Choose League Folder.jpg\|frameless\|340x340px]][[File:Choose file and import.jpg\|frameless\|340x340px]]

	===== Notes about Importing Games from Prior Versions =====		===== Notes about Importing Games from Prior Versions =====

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	# Select this file, and then click the '''Confirm''' button.		# Select this file, and then click the '''Confirm''' button.
	# You will be prompted to enter a new name for your imported game file. Enter a name, and then click the '''Import Now''' button. Your game will now be converted to the current game format.		# You will be prompted to enter a new name for your imported game file. Enter a name, and then click the '''Import Now''' button. Your game will now be converted to the current game format.



	[[File:Choose League Folder.jpg\|frameless\|340x340px]][[File:Import Window.jpg\|frameless\|340x340px]][[File:Choose file and import.jpg\|frameless\|340x340px]]		[[File:Choose League Folder.jpg\|frameless\|340x340px]][[File:Import Window.jpg\|frameless\|340x340px]][[File:Choose file and import.jpg\|frameless\|340x340px]]

Twins 34: Trying to make it so that this section is not based off the current version but will flow for all versions!

2025-04-27T19:48:18Z

Trying to make it so that this section is not based off the current version but will flow for all versions!

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	Importing games from ~~OOTP 24~~ is simple. Just use the following steps:		[[File:Import Prior Game.jpg\|right\|frameless\|400x400px]]
			Importing games from prior versions is simple. Just use the following steps:

	# From the Main page, click on ~~the~~ '''Import OOTP ~~24 League~~''' ~~button~~. A file browser window will appear.		# From the Main page, click on '''Import OOTP 25 Game''' or whichever the previous version is. A file browser window will appear.
	# Browse to the '''.lg''' directory for your old saved game.		# Browse to the '''.lg''' directory for your old saved game.
	# Once you have found your game directory, such as 'MyGame.lg,' browse into that folder and find the '''world.dat''' file.		# Once you have found your game directory, such as 'MyGame.lg,' browse into that folder and find the '''world.dat''' file.
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	# You will be prompted to enter a new name for your imported game file. Enter a name, and then click the '''Import Now''' button. Your game will now be converted to the current game format.		# You will be prompted to enter a new name for your imported game file. Enter a name, and then click the '''Import Now''' button. Your game will now be converted to the current game format.

	===== Notes about Importing Games from ~~OOTP 24~~ =====		[[File:Choose League Folder.jpg\|frameless\|340x340px]][[File:Import Window.jpg\|frameless\|340x340px]][[File:Choose file and import.jpg\|frameless\|340x340px]]

			===== Notes about Importing Games from Prior Versions =====
	Each version of OOTP brings new functionality and changes in the algorithms that make up key aspects of the game like statistical output, scouting ratings, financial calculations, and player development. As a result, while we always attempt to make previous versions import smoothly, there is always risk, and there is no guarantee that your league will behave precisely the same after importing into OOTP.		Each version of OOTP brings new functionality and changes in the algorithms that make up key aspects of the game like statistical output, scouting ratings, financial calculations, and player development. As a result, while we always attempt to make previous versions import smoothly, there is always risk, and there is no guarantee that your league will behave precisely the same after importing into OOTP.

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	* We highly recommend making a backup of your newly imported league, and auto-playing several seasons into the future, to assess whether the upgrade has caused any major changes or imbalances in your league.		* We highly recommend making a backup of your newly imported league, and auto-playing several seasons into the future, to assess whether the upgrade has caused any major changes or imbalances in your league.

	===== Importing Files from before ~~OOTP 24~~ =====		===== Importing Files from before The Current Game Version =====
	OOTP cannot directly import files from versions prior to ~~OOTP 24~~, but all is not lost if you have one of those versions. You can download demo versions of older versions of our product from https://www.ootpdevelopments.com/ootp-prior-version/ or http://www.ootpdevfiles.com. The demo versions can be used to convert earlier versions of the game. For example, OOTP 17 can convert OOTP 16 games. Once you have your file into OOTP ~~24 format~~, you can import it into OOTP 25!		OOTP cannot directly import files from versions prior to last years version, but all is not lost if you have one of those versions. You can download demo versions of older versions of our product from https://www.ootpdevelopments.com/ootp-prior-version/ or http://www.ootpdevfiles.com. The demo versions can be used to convert earlier versions of the game. For example, OOTP 17 can convert OOTP 16 games, OOTP 23 can convert OOTP 22 games. So if you have a saved game on OOTP 19, you would need to go to the website above and download each version of OOTP 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25 to be able to import your game from OOTP 19 into OOTP 26 Once you have your OOTP 19 file imported into OOTP 20, you can then import it into OOTP 21 then from 21 into OOTP 22 and so on!

	===== Other Importing Notes =====		===== Other Importing Notes =====

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2025-02-11T09:32:27Z

Matt moved page OOTP Baseball:Creating Games/Importing OOTP 24 Games to OOTP Baseball:Creating Games/Importing Earlier Games: generic page title

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Importing Files from before OOTP 24

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	===== Importing Files from before OOTP 24 =====		===== Importing Files from before OOTP 24 =====
	OOTP cannot directly import files from versions prior to OOTP 24, but all is not lost if you have one of those versions. You can download demo versions of older versions of our product from http://www.ootpdevfiles.com. The demo versions can be used to convert earlier versions of the game. For example, OOTP 17 can convert OOTP 16 games. Once you have your file into OOTP 24 format, you can import it into OOTP 25!		OOTP cannot directly import files from versions prior to OOTP 24, but all is not lost if you have one of those versions. You can download demo versions of older versions of our product from https://www.ootpdevelopments.com/ootp-prior-version/ or http://www.ootpdevfiles.com. The demo versions can be used to convert earlier versions of the game. For example, OOTP 17 can convert OOTP 16 games. Once you have your file into OOTP 24 format, you can import it into OOTP 25!

	===== Other Importing Notes =====		===== Other Importing Notes =====

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2024-08-23T02:25:05Z

removed the extra, not needed paragraphc of how to import from prior versions since it was in the OOTP 24 manual twice. Change all OOTP 23 references to 24 and 24 to 25.

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	===== Importing Files from before OOTP 24 =====		===== Importing Files from before OOTP 24 =====
	OOTP cannot directly import files from versions prior to OOTP 24, but all is not lost if you have one of those versions. You can download demo versions of older versions of our product from ~~<nowiki>~~http://www.ootpdevfiles.com~~</nowiki>~~. The demo versions can be used to convert earlier versions of the game. For example, OOTP 17 can convert OOTP 16 games. Once you have your file into OOTP 24 format, you can import it into OOTP 24!		OOTP cannot directly import files from versions prior to OOTP 24, but all is not lost if you have one of those versions. You can download demo versions of older versions of our product from http://www.ootpdevfiles.com. The demo versions can be used to convert earlier versions of the game. For example, OOTP 17 can convert OOTP 16 games. Once you have your file into OOTP 24 format, you can import it into OOTP 25!

	===== Other Importing Notes =====		===== Other Importing Notes =====

	* ~~player~~ ratings and scouted ratings may shift ~~slightly~~		* Player ratings and scouted ratings may shift.
	* Daily lineups are not saved and brought forward - they will have to be reset after import		* Daily lineups are not saved and brought forward - they will have to be reset after import
	* Historical leagues with historical financials may notice that average league settings end up changing fairly drastically the next year. You may need some manual edits to make sure finances stay in line with the new values		* Historical leagues with historical financials may notice that average league settings end up changing fairly drastically the next year. You may need some manual edits to make sure finances stay in line with the new values
	* Modifiers may need substantial change after import. It is HIGHLY recommended to only upgrade in the off-season, and to run an auto-calc of modifiers at the earliest interval. This is especially critical for any leagues which have talent ranges or modifiers outside of the norms. Other than the base calculations for AVG, HR, etc. the following settings also may need extra attention: SB attempts and SB pct (should be balanced around 1 for each, may want SB Attempts slightly lower for modern day), Error modifiers (all positions should be around 1, perhaps slightly below, except perhaps SS which may be more around 1.1, although historical games may have quite different modifiers)		* Modifiers may need substantial change after import. It is HIGHLY recommended to only upgrade in the off-season, and to run an auto-calc of modifiers at the earliest interval. This is especially critical for any leagues which have talent ranges or modifiers outside of the norms. Other than the base calculations for AVG, HR, etc. the following settings also may need extra attention: SB attempts and SB pct (should be balanced around 1 for each, may want SB Attempts slightly lower for modern day), Error modifiers (all positions should be around 1, perhaps slightly below, except perhaps SS which may be more around 1.1, although historical games may have quite different modifiers)

	OOTP cannot directly import files from versions prior to OOTP 24, but all is not lost if you have one of those versions. You can download demo versions of older versions of our product from <nowiki>http://www.ootpdevfiles.com</nowiki>. The demo versions can be used to convert earlier versions of the game. For example, OOTP 17 can convert OOTP 16 games. Once you have your file into OOTP 24 format, you can import it into OOTP 24!

	===== Special hints for Apple users =====		===== Special hints for Apple users =====

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Importing games from OOTP 24 is simple. Just use the following steps:

# From the Main page, click on the '''Import OOTP 24 League''' button. A file browser window will appear.
# Browse to the '''.lg''' directory for your old saved game.
# Once you have found your game directory, such as 'MyGame.lg,' browse into that folder and find the '''world.dat''' file.
# Select this file, and then click the '''Confirm''' button.
# You will be prompted to enter a new name for your imported game file. Enter a name, and then click the '''Import Now''' button. Your game will now be converted to the current game format.

===== Notes about Importing Games from OOTP 24 =====
Each version of OOTP brings new functionality and changes in the algorithms that make up key aspects of the game like statistical output, scouting ratings, financial calculations, and player development. As a result, while we always attempt to make previous versions import smoothly, there is always risk, and there is no guarantee that your league will behave precisely the same after importing into OOTP.

* Importing a game does not change or damage the original saved game. It makes a copy of your original files, leaving them unchanged. Even so, it is always safest to back up your game files before importing.
* Importing a game can take some time. The larger your league is, and the more history it has, the longer it will take. When importing a game, you might want to set aside a chunk of time for the import process.
* You can import a game file at any time during your game's calendar year. However, for league consistency, we recommend converting after your last playoff game, before proceeding to the offseason.
* We highly recommend making a backup of your newly imported league, and auto-playing several seasons into the future, to assess whether the upgrade has caused any major changes or imbalances in your league.

===== Importing Files from before OOTP 24 =====
OOTP cannot directly import files from versions prior to OOTP 24, but all is not lost if you have one of those versions. You can download demo versions of older versions of our product from <nowiki>http://www.ootpdevfiles.com</nowiki>. The demo versions can be used to convert earlier versions of the game. For example, OOTP 17 can convert OOTP 16 games. Once you have your file into OOTP 24 format, you can import it into OOTP 24!

===== Other Importing Notes =====

* player ratings and scouted ratings may shift slightly
* Daily lineups are not saved and brought forward - they will have to be reset after import
* Historical leagues with historical financials may notice that average league settings end up changing fairly drastically the next year. You may need some manual edits to make sure finances stay in line with the new values
* Modifiers may need substantial change after import. It is HIGHLY recommended to only upgrade in the off-season, and to run an auto-calc of modifiers at the earliest interval. This is especially critical for any leagues which have talent ranges or modifiers outside of the norms. Other than the base calculations for AVG, HR, etc. the following settings also may need extra attention: SB attempts and SB pct (should be balanced around 1 for each, may want SB Attempts slightly lower for modern day), Error modifiers (all positions should be around 1, perhaps slightly below, except perhaps SS which may be more around 1.1, although historical games may have quite different modifiers)

OOTP cannot directly import files from versions prior to OOTP 24, but all is not lost if you have one of those versions. You can download demo versions of older versions of our product from <nowiki>http://www.ootpdevfiles.com</nowiki>. The demo versions can be used to convert earlier versions of the game. For example, OOTP 17 can convert OOTP 16 games. Once you have your file into OOTP 24 format, you can import it into OOTP 24!

===== Special hints for Apple users =====
If you can't access the saved games folder of OOTP 24 from OOTP 25, you might have to use an intermediate folder. Locate the saved game which you'd like to import . To do that, start OOTP 24, open the Settings dialog, open the Troubleshooting tab and click on "Open folder containing saved games". In the Finder window, right-click on the saved game folder and select "Copy".

Then open OOTP 25, open the Settings dialog, open the Troubleshooting tab, click on "Open folder containing saved games", right-click into the folder and select "Paste" to insert the league folder. We suggest you rename it then, for example add a "ootp24" prefix. Now you can see and select that folder when you use the "Import From OOTP 24" button.