|
||||
|
![]() |
#1 |
Major Leagues
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Colorado USA
Posts: 421
|
Complete World Names Database 2.0
Here's the newest version of my complete names database, with 223 name sets, updated to work with OOTP23 (does not work with older versions...for that, use version 1.2 here:
https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=328435 The old names .txt files have been replaced with a master names.xml file; since this the first version released with this change, I'm considering this a beta version (for now) until it can be tested more...so you may not want to start any big new leagues without testing it a bit (although it seems to work just fine in the limited testing I've done thus far). My goal is to provide realistic names for an OOTP universe, no matter what countries you add to your leagues. Here is a list of the name sets I used: OOTP_Names_Database_v2-0.txt I've included the sets that come with the game, although I've vastly expanded most of them, and added 183 new sets (some of which have been posted already). Most of this is my own work, although I have incorporated some names from other user-created sets into this master list. The files are too large to host here, so here's the links: https://www.mediafire.com/file/21op7...names.xml/file https://www.mediafire.com/file/35x3g...fault.xml/file Just download the 2 files and overwrite the files in the /data/database directory (make backups first!). You will have to start a new game to make them work...just re-importing the database doesn't seem to work. If you use this file set, please provide feedback if you think the sets/xml file can be improved, or if you find any bugs. NOTES My principle guiding the creation of these sets is 90% realism, 5% playability and 5% fun. I've used data when available. I've gathered most of the names from lists of sports teams and the great forebears.io site. I've tried to make all the sets large enough to generate names for at least a small league (100k first/last names combinations minimum) but most larger countries have at least 1 million possible combinations. I haven't altered the nicknames portion of the .xml file, so you can either choose to use them or not. Updated 5/26/22, fixed a few minor issues. Last edited by Dogzilla; 05-27-2022 at 12:55 AM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Minors (Triple A)
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 251
|
Awesome, been waiting for this since I saw you were making it for 23 as well. Thank you very much.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Hall Of Famer
|
Bless you, dogzilla. A true modder legend.
__________________
------ My Mods Managerial Strategy Pack Competitive Balance Tax Calculator Major League Women's Baseball (OOTP24) quickstart Indian Premier League | 300+ years of baseball quickstart | Expatriate League quickstart | Off-Field Injuries Update | Women's Name File for OOTP | ---- Dynasty classics: Centurion comes to OOTP5 | DC Moneyball Dynasty (2004) |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Minors (Single A)
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Naguabo, Puerto Rico, Formerly Miami, Florida
Posts: 63
|
Thank you so very much, truly
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
All Star Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Where the Action is
Posts: 1,946
|
Am I correct in understanding this has the same namesets as version 1.2 just reformatted for the new version of OOTP?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Major Leagues
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Colorado USA
Posts: 421
|
Correct. There are some minor improvements (I'm always adding names as I come across them) but no new name sets.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Minors (Single A)
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Naguabo, Puerto Rico, Formerly Miami, Florida
Posts: 63
|
![]() ![]() It appears as I tried to test how it works by attempting to assign random names to see what output I get after re-importing the Names and World Database that it makes the same errors that I used to get when I tried to edit the files myself. Could it be that there is something wrong with trying to get them to work in quickstarts and existing saves? The blanked out bits I know are working as intended, the game isn't able to register this many at a time so a lot appear blank but they would work regardless of that, but it just seems like it doesn't quite work as intended elsewhere after re-importing Last edited by SilentFox; 05-17-2022 at 10:33 AM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Major Leagues
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Colorado USA
Posts: 421
|
I did a test and it doesn't seem to work right with a game in progress even if you re-import the database (In the OOTP22 format, this worked). For now I think you have to start a new game to get it top work properly, unless this can be solved.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Hall Of Famer
|
This checks out. Will only work with OOTP23 native saves.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
All Star Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Where the Action is
Posts: 1,946
|
So this format change has actually reduced the functionality of the game. That's progress, I guess.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Minors (Single A)
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Naguabo, Puerto Rico, Formerly Miami, Florida
Posts: 63
|
I tried to make a custom game instead of the MLB quickstart but I guess the template or whatever the game uses for the MLB uses the default files and thus I can't make an MLB game with these names even though I have these XMLs in the database folder. I don't exactly feel like playing Fictional.
I don't know how to get this to work... is there a way to start an MLB game but have it use these XML files? [I finally got it to work, disregard] Last edited by SilentFox; 05-18-2022 at 09:30 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Major Leagues
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Colorado USA
Posts: 421
|
How did you get it to work? Others may be interested...
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Minors (Single A)
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Naguabo, Puerto Rico, Formerly Miami, Florida
Posts: 63
|
Unfortunately I don't think it is as much a solution as it is the fact that for some reason loading a template when making a custom game makes the game load in the current world and name file that you are using. After you make your game world and load in, while the namesets in the editor actually show, you have to re import the names database anyway otherwise its still out of whack but after which it works. I am on my phone at the moment but I could post pictures showing what I have done later.
What I will say is its more of a "workaround" more than a solution of any real kind. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 | |
Bat Boy
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 5
|
Quote:
I'm really glad that I've gotten it to work for a fictional league because that is the biggest reason I wanted updated names - but I'd also like to be able to use the nameset in a real world league. Any help would be super appreciated! |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 | |
Hall Of Famer
|
Quote:
I've done this and it's worked with no issue.
__________________
------ My Mods Managerial Strategy Pack Competitive Balance Tax Calculator Major League Women's Baseball (OOTP24) quickstart Indian Premier League | 300+ years of baseball quickstart | Expatriate League quickstart | Off-Field Injuries Update | Women's Name File for OOTP | ---- Dynasty classics: Centurion comes to OOTP5 | DC Moneyball Dynasty (2004) |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 | |
Minors (Triple A)
Join Date: Apr 2022
Posts: 298
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
Hall Of Famer
|
I can assure you that I've had no problems starting a new MLB league with these files. You just have to change your world_default file + names so that the game loads them prior to starting your new league. I also always clear out the nicknames file, so if you load the game and that is just showing facts from your league and when you start your new league, it imports your new world file, then you're in good shape.
Importing the names via database is only necessary if you're trying to change them in an already existing league. To get the game to use default ones, you just change them before creating the league and it should work as intended. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 | |
Hall Of Famer
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Idaho
Posts: 2,721
Infractions: 1/0 (0)
|
Quote:
Workaround I found is to close the game after reimporting names, then load it again and they seem to work fine. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 | |
Minors (Triple A)
Join Date: Apr 2022
Posts: 298
|
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
Minors (Rookie Ball)
Join Date: Mar 2020
Posts: 33
|
Tried to use this in my fictional league that I imported from 22 and can confirm that it definitely doesn't work. Currently the only nation it shows in the player options is Canada, and if I re-import the database, it only shows the Virgin Islands.
Hopefully this issue can be resolved but it feels like something the devs will have to figure out. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|