Bonus FHM6 Update, Version 6.9.86, Now Available

[JeffR]

A bonus update for FHM6, version 6.9.86, has just been released.

To apply the update:

-If you are playing the FastSpring version, just download the setup file and install it over your current installation. There is no need to uninstall or unlicense your current copy! However, you should quit the game before installing it, of course.
-If you are playing the Steam version, the game will auto-update if you have that option active. If you don't see the update in your Steam update queue, you may need to exit and restart your Steam client.

Download link for PC (FastSpring):
Main server: PC Installer Fastspring

Download link for Mac (FastSpring):
Main Server: Mac Installer Fastspring

Your existing savegames will be compatible with the updated game, but some of the update's fixes may not retroactively correct certain problems in existing saves.

With the 2019-20 NHL season now resuming, we have a surprise bonus update for FHM6. Normally, we wouldn't be releasing an update this late in the year, but this season has been far from normal. And with the next season starting much later this year, we're going to be releasing FHM7 later than we typically do, so this should help tide everyone over until that time comes. Development of FHM7 is progressing nicely; we just hit a major development milestone this morning. However, among other things, the entire match engine is being rebuilt from the ground up, so a little extra development and testing time is a useful thing for us to have right now. There will be more FHM7 information coming soon, once we have things in a state where we can show screenshots.

Later today, we'll also be re-releasing the 2019-20 season continuation save file we created earlier, with updated rosters and the 24-team playoff, so you can simulate the rest of this season with the real data and format (although the playoffs won't be in August.)

There are three new additions in the update: the 24-team 2020 NHL playoff system has been added as a selectable option in the league edit and custom setup screens, the new Seattle Kraken jerseys and logo are included, and we've added an option to let the AI handle uniform number assignment without user intervention.

We've also included a variety of bug fixes. We had to very careful about what changes we made, since dealing with unforeseen complications isn't something we have much time for right now, but did manage to address a number of problems.

Changes:

-the NHL's 2020 24-team playoff system has been added to the playoff options in League Edit and Custom Setups (it's listed as "NHL 2020 (12 team per Conf)", at the bottom of the list)
-official logo and uniform graphics for the Seattle Kraken have been added (thanks to Hockey13Playa for letting us use his uniform and helmet files) - you will still need to expand the league normally, but if you choose Seattle Kraken as a name, you'll get the real graphics for them
-added an option (in Manager options, "Manager Jersey Numbers") to let the AI handle jersey number assignment for your team. If you activate this after the start of the game, you may see one or two final manual number assignment requests if you have some pending. Additionally, you may need to deal with off-season number change requests from your current players on your own.
-fixed a crash when using AI Setup Organization on teams other than the user's that are close enough to the cap to trigger the "AI may trade players" warning message
-added a failsafe to prevent sharp declines in team staff budgets over time. If this is already happening in your game, you should see a significant jump in your staff budget when you reach the next July 1 in the game
-fixed a bug where scouting levels on players weren't regressing past a certain point
-lowered starting potentials of junior leagues in custom games
-fixed scouting reports using the wrong criteria for potential comparisons
-modified the AI's trading behaviour when it's over the cap to focus on dumping larger salaries
-fixed bug that occasionally reduced the maximum amount you could offer to ELC-required players to $1 under the actual limit
-fixed error in the NHL Draft Order that was placing non-divisional-winning playoff teams too low in the draft if they won via upset in the first round and were eliminated in the second
-fixed some minor text and formatting issues

The database has not been updated, the current one will remain on the trading deadline rosters.

[Davo]

Can you post how to do this exactly for us non-technical types.
"If you are playing the FastSpring version, just download the setup file and install it over your current installation."
Thanks!

[trident]

Awesome. GM Games retweeted the update.

[JeffR]

Originally Posted by Davo

Can you post how to do this exactly for us non-technical types.
"If you are playing the FastSpring version, just download the setup file and install it over your current installation."
Thanks!

Download the file from the link and double-click on it to run it. It'll act just like you're installing the game again (but all your saves, etc. will remain intact.)

[croatian]

Originally Posted by JeffR

A bonus update for FHM6, version 6.9.86, has just been released.

To apply the update:

-If you are playing the FastSpring version, just download the setup file and install it over your current installation. There is no need to uninstall or unlicense your current copy! However, you should quit the game before installing it, of course.
-If you are playing the Steam version, the game will auto-update if you have that option active. If you don't see the update in your Steam update queue, you may need to exit and restart your Steam client.

Download link for PC (FastSpring):
Main server: PC Installer Fastspring

Download link for Mac (FastSpring):
Main Server: Mac Installer Fastspring

Your existing savegames will be compatible with the updated game, but some of the update's fixes may not retroactively correct certain problems in existing saves.

With the 2019-20 NHL season now resuming, we have a surprise bonus update for FHM6. Normally, we wouldn't be releasing an update this late in the year, but this season has been far from normal. And with the next season starting much later this year, we're going to be releasing FHM7 later than we typically do, so this should help tide everyone over until that time comes. Development of FHM7 is progressing nicely; we just hit a major development milestone this morning. However, among other things, the entire match engine is being rebuilt from the ground up, so a little extra development and testing time is a useful thing for us to have right now. There will be more FHM7 information coming soon, once we have things in a state where we can show screenshots.

Later today, we'll also be re-releasing the 2019-20 season continuation save file we created earlier, with updated rosters and the 24-team playoff, so you can simulate the rest of this season with the real data and format (although the playoffs won't be in August.)

There are three new additions in the update: the 24-team 2020 NHL playoff system has been added as a selectable option in the league edit and custom setup screens, the new Seattle Kraken jerseys and logo are included, and we've added an option to let the AI handle uniform number assignment without user intervention.

We've also included a variety of bug fixes. We had to very careful about what changes we made, since dealing with unforeseen complications isn't something we have much time for right now, but did manage to address a number of problems.

Changes:

-the NHL's 2020 24-team playoff system has been added to the playoff options in League Edit and Custom Setups (it's listed as "NHL 2020 (12 team per Conf)", at the bottom of the list)
-official logo and uniform graphics for the Seattle Kraken have been added (thanks to Hockey13Playa for letting us use his uniform and helmet files) - you will still need to expand the league normally, but if you choose Seattle Kraken as a name, you'll get the real graphics for them
-added an option (in Manager options, "Manager Jersey Numbers") to let the AI handle jersey number assignment for your team. If you activate this after the start of the game, you may see one or two final manual number assignment requests if you have some pending. Additionally, you may need to deal with off-season number change requests from your current players on your own.
-fixed a crash when using AI Setup Organization on teams other than the user's that are close enough to the cap to trigger the "AI may trade players" warning message
-added a failsafe to prevent sharp declines in team staff budgets over time. If this is already happening in your game, you should see a significant jump in your staff budget when you reach the next July 1 in the game
-fixed a bug where scouting levels on players weren't regressing past a certain point
-lowered starting potentials of junior leagues in custom games
-fixed scouting reports using the wrong criteria for potential comparisons
-modified the AI's trading behaviour when it's over the cap to focus on dumping larger salaries
-fixed bug that occasionally reduced the maximum amount you could offer to ELC-required players to $1 under the actual limit
-fixed error in the NHL Draft Order that was placing non-divisional-winning playoff teams too low in the draft if they won via upset in the first round and were eliminated in the second
-fixed some minor text and formatting issues

The database has not been updated, the current one will remain on the trading deadline rosters.

Thanks for this update !!

[artlan]

Awesome! Thank you for the update guys, can't wait for FHM 7!

[Colorado]

Appreciate the fact you have released this update the despite it being late in the cycle. You didn't have to do that, so thanks ��

A rebuild match engine for FHM7 sounds very promising too.

[Triactus]

Thanks for the update, guys!

Since, in real life, the league and player association have agreed on a new CBA which include the NHL payers' participation in the Olympics, is it included in this update? Is it a big issue to work out to make all NHL player available to Olympic team selection?

[JeffR]

Originally Posted by Triactus

Thanks for the update, guys!

Since, in real life, the league and player association have agreed on a new CBA which include the NHL payers' participation in the Olympics, is it included in this update? Is it a big issue to work out to make all NHL player available to Olympic team selection?

I wanted to include it in the update, but it would've required a bunch of new work to make the schedules work properly during Olympic years, too much to fit into an update. It'll be in 7, assuming nothing goes wrong between the IOC and NHL to change the plans for 2022.

[Triactus]

Originally Posted by JeffR

I wanted to include it in the update, but it would've required a bunch of new work to make the schedules work properly during Olympic years, too much to fit into an update. It'll be in 7, assuming nothing goes wrong between the IOC and NHL to change the plans for 2022.

Fair enough! One more reason to look forward to FHM7, then.

[Harveytime]

I noticed there is a lineups update so there is Lines and Lineups now.

Does the new one override the old one depth chart wise or does the games still go by the Lines one if you are simming?

[highheat42]

since this update on steam it now shows that I do not own the game.

[JeffR]

Originally Posted by highheat42

since this update on steam it now shows that I do not own the game.

It was a Steam problem, should be fixed now: https://twitter.com/Steam/status/1290853321884934145

[JeffR]

Originally Posted by Harveytime

I noticed there is a lineups update so there is Lines and Lineups now.

Does the new one override the old one depth chart wise or does the games still go by the Lines one if you are simming?

See this post for a full explanation of the lineups system: https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...d.php?t=309072

[Rev311]

Hey there,

I just purchased FHM6 through the App Store on my Mac, and I was having trouble applying any kind of update. The App Store suggested contacting the developer. Anything I can do?

Thanks.

[Adam B]

Originally Posted by Rev311

Hey there,

I just purchased FHM6 through the App Store on my Mac, and I was having trouble applying any kind of update. The App Store suggested contacting the developer. Anything I can do?

Thanks.

The App Store version self-updates. Were you trying to manually update? I'm not sure if the App Store has this update on it yet though, Apple's approvement process can delay it a few days.

[JeffR]

Originally Posted by Rev311

Hey there,

I just purchased FHM6 through the App Store on my Mac, and I was having trouble applying any kind of update. The App Store suggested contacting the developer. Anything I can do?

Thanks.

It takes a little longer for the App Store updates to get through Apple's system. We're estimating early next week for it to get the correct version in place.

[Cards>Cubs]

How do use this to head straight to qualifiers and round robin for 2020?

I load save and I have to progress through the rest of the season. Is that the way it is or am I missing something?

[JeffR]

Originally Posted by Cards>Cubs

How do use this to head straight to qualifiers and round robin for 2020?

I load save and I have to progress through the rest of the season. Is that the way it is or am I missing something?

Are you loading the save from this thread? That begins with the regular season over (you do have to continue a couple of days before the playoffs start, I think.)

[Cards>Cubs]

Originally Posted by JeffR

Are you loading the save from this thread? That begins with the regular season over (you do have to continue a couple of days before the playoffs start, I think.)

Got it all figured out now. Thank you very much for the help and response. Your development team at OOTP is about as top notch as they come.

The most "no brainer" purchases I make each year is OOTP Baseball and FHM.

cheers