Importing Leagues

sabby787 · 02-07-2012, 02:47 PM

I've never done this before. If I create a league in OOTP12 and import it to v. 13 will I lose anything in the process?

I know, back up my saves first.

I want to create a new league but don't want to waste effort making it unique if I'm going to scrap it in three months. At the same time, three months is a long time to wait

Bluenoser · 02-07-2012, 02:59 PM

You should have no problems but yes, make a back-up before importing.

Cinnamon J. Scudworth · 02-08-2012, 11:04 AM

I'm curious if things like the new rules for free agency, draft pick compensation, salary arbitration, and amateur draft, etc. are automatically updated or not when converting an OOTP 12 league, or if that is something you manually can choose whether or not to do.

Markus Heinsohn · 02-08-2012, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinnamon J. Scudworth

I'm curious if things like the new rules for free agency, draft pick compensation, salary arbitration, and amateur draft, etc. are automatically updated or not when converting an OOTP 12 league, or if that is something you manually can choose whether or not to do.

The settings will remain the old CBA by default, you can manually update to the new mode in the league setup.

MizzouRah · 02-08-2012, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markus Heinsohn

The settings will remain the old CBA by default, you can manually update to the new mode in the league setup.

What things will need changed, do you know offhand?

MizzouRah · 03-21-2012, 09:11 AM

What DOESN'T import?

MizzouRah · 04-05-2012, 10:39 PM

Importing checklist (modern MLB setup):

1. Backup ootp12 league
2. Install v13
3. import v12 league
4. Check all league settings, especially finance settings
5. Add custom views back into game (tables folder from v12)
6. Check trade settings (back to default for now)
7. Make sure league evolution is off (unless you haven't moved Houston yet, I did that last season)
8. Check to make sure playoff settings are correct (2 wildcards) and new CBA is enabled.
9. Update any mods that need it. (LGO schedules, put those back in)
10. Spends hours looking at everything to make sure import was a success.

Drink a beer.. (optional)

Just thinking out loud...

Cras · 04-06-2012, 01:40 AM

Sounds about right. Backup the league, import the league, and scour the game to make sure the settings are all perfect.

No offense to Markus and Co., but this is my first rodeo with the importing a league, and I thus am fully expecting something to go wrong. It is just in my nature. Prepare and expect the worst. It covers my ### and I get the added bonus of that oh so good feeling when it turns out everything went smoothly.

MizzouRah · 04-06-2012, 11:25 AM

I usually wait until after the World Series, but this year, I'm going to import right after the regular season. Since I only play the playoff games, if I make it, I'm eager to see the new widgets screen.

02-07-2012, 02:47 PM	#1
sabby787 Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 31	Importing Leagues I've never done this before. If I create a league in OOTP12 and import it to v. 13 will I lose anything in the process? I know, back up my saves first. I want to create a new league but don't want to waste effort making it unique if I'm going to scrap it in three months. At the same time, three months is a long time to wait

02-08-2012, 11:04 AM	#3
Cinnamon J. Scudworth All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,119	I'm curious if things like the new rules for free agency, draft pick compensation, salary arbitration, and amateur draft, etc. are automatically updated or not when converting an OOTP 12 league, or if that is something you manually can choose whether or not to do. __________________ "Sometimes, this is like going to a grocery store. You’ve got a list until you get to the check-out stand. And then you start reading People magazine, and all this other [stuff] ends up in the basket." -Sandy Alderson on the MLB offseason

04-06-2012, 01:40 AM	#8
Cras Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LEO Posts: 3,789	Sounds about right. Backup the league, import the league, and scour the game to make sure the settings are all perfect. No offense to Markus and Co., but this is my first rodeo with the importing a league, and I thus am fully expecting something to go wrong. It is just in my nature. Prepare and expect the worst. It covers my ### and I get the added bonus of that oh so good feeling when it turns out everything went smoothly. __________________ The Chicago White Sox 1906, 1917, 2005 World Series Champions 1900, 1901, 1906, 1917, 1919, 1959, 2005 American League Champions 2000, 2005, 2008 American League Central Division Champions 1983, 1993 American League West Division Champions OOTP \| Orbiter \| SSMS \| FSX \| LoL \| MLP:FIM!

02-07-2012, 02:59 PM	#2
Bluenoser Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In The Moment Posts: 14,224	You should have no problems but yes, make a back-up before importing.

03-21-2012, 09:11 AM	#6
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,252	What DOESN'T import?

04-05-2012, 10:39 PM	#7
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,252	Importing checklist (modern MLB setup): 1. Backup ootp12 league 2. Install v13 3. import v12 league 4. Check all league settings, especially finance settings 5. Add custom views back into game (tables folder from v12) 6. Check trade settings (back to default for now) 7. Make sure league evolution is off (unless you haven't moved Houston yet, I did that last season) 8. Check to make sure playoff settings are correct (2 wildcards) and new CBA is enabled. 9. Update any mods that need it. (LGO schedules, put those back in) 10. Spends hours looking at everything to make sure import was a success. Drink a beer.. (optional) Just thinking out loud...

04-06-2012, 11:25 AM	#9
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 6,252	I usually wait until after the World Series, but this year, I'm going to import right after the regular season. Since I only play the playoff games, if I make it, I'm eager to see the new widgets screen.