New to OOTP11: Backup Question

james17 · 02-22-2011, 05:42 PM

Hey guys, I tried searching but something seems to be wrong with the search function and the knowledge base as they aren't loading.

My problem is I am trying to backup my league using the in-game backup function. When I do a backup, it always fails after doing about 31MB and says:
Backup Error.

I've tried both the 'copy all files' and the 'start backup' tabs and the same thing happens.

Its my first backup. I'm using a Mac.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Cooleyvol · 02-22-2011, 08:55 PM

Can you not just make a copy of the .lg folder or burn it to a CD? I never use the 'in game' backup.

RchW · 02-22-2011, 09:25 PM

One suggestion, use a zip utility like 7zip to copy league folders. There are so many files that it can take a long time. Zipping the folder compacts it and takes less time.

SteveP · 02-23-2011, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by james17

Hey guys, I tried searching but something seems to be wrong with the search function and the knowledge base as they aren't loading.

My problem is I am trying to backup my league using the in-game backup function. When I do a backup, it always fails after doing about 31MB and says:
Backup Error.

I've tried both the 'copy all files' and the 'start backup' tabs and the same thing happens.

Its my first backup. I'm using a Mac.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

It could be a problem with one of your league files, or some problem the game is having with your computer. Whatever it is might turn up in some other form. However ...

Key bit of info: the backup function doesn't do anything more sophisticated than make an exact copy of your league files (the .lg folder in Saved Games). No compression, nothing. So, you can do the same thing using any method of copying your .lg folder that works for you. All the backup function does is take that snapshot of your league at a certain point in your season, so you can go back to that point if need be.

Hope that helps.

Chicagofan76 · 02-25-2011, 08:18 AM

found this maybe this will help ya

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/documentation/ootp11/index.php?page=game_preferences#facegen

the experts section

02-22-2011, 05:42 PM	#1
james17 All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,305	New to OOTP11: Backup Question Hey guys, I tried searching but something seems to be wrong with the search function and the knowledge base as they aren't loading. My problem is I am trying to backup my league using the in-game backup function. When I do a backup, it always fails after doing about 31MB and says: Backup Error. I've tried both the 'copy all files' and the 'start backup' tabs and the same thing happens. Its my first backup. I'm using a Mac. Any help is greatly appreciated!

02-22-2011, 09:25 PM	#3
RchW Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Toronto ON by way of Glasgow UK Posts: 15,629	One suggestion, use a zip utility like 7zip to copy league folders. There are so many files that it can take a long time. Zipping the folder compacts it and takes less time. __________________ Cheers RichW If you’re looking for a good cause to donate money to please consider a Donation to Parkinson’s Canada. It may help me have a better future and if not me, someone else. Thanks. “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” Frank Wilhoit

02-22-2011, 08:55 PM	#2
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	Can you not just make a copy of the .lg folder or burn it to a CD? I never use the 'in game' backup.

02-25-2011, 08:18 AM	#5
Chicagofan76 Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Diamond, IL Posts: 6,339 Infractions: 2/2 (3)	found this maybe this will help ya http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/documentation/ootp11/index.php?page=game_preferences#facegen the experts section