Arlie Rahn Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 [QUOTE=Wolfpack;155708]One thing I've noticed is that the late game AI still needs work. Too many times I've seen teams down by two scores with five minutes or less to go in the game on the opponents side of the field punt it away. That shouldn't happen. Heck, down two scores, they should be going for it from pretty much anywhere on the field. Especially in the championship game. It's not like you have another chance later on...this is it, go for it.[/QUOTE] Thanks for the feedback. If you notice this again, could you send me the gamelog at [email]arlie@greydogsoftware.com[/email]. This way I can test out the actual situation in the logic and step through to find the problem. In the interim, I will check out the end of game logic with some similar scenerios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arlie Rahn Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 [QUOTE=Wolfpack;155708]One thing I've noticed is that the late game AI still needs work. Too many times I've seen teams down by two scores with five minutes or less to go in the game on the opponents side of the field punt it away. That shouldn't happen. Heck, down two scores, they should be going for it from pretty much anywhere on the field. Especially in the championship game. It's not like you have another chance later on...this is it, go for it.[/QUOTE] Thanks for the feedback. If you notice this again, could you send me the gamelog at [email]arlie@greydogsoftware.com[/email]. This way I can test out the actual situation in the logic and step through to find the problem. In the interim, I will check out the end of game logic with some similar scenerios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arlie Rahn Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 [QUOTE=tc66tc;155731]But with the update poll logic I have #17 Frenso State (10-1), #19 Boise State (10-1), and #23 Colorado State (10-1). All of the teams had SOS between 65-89. But #8 Lousiville (10-1) had a SOS of 108. Right now the only way to get the top two teams in is to give them an automatic bid, but with the above results I recieved #19 Boise and #23 CSU would get in but #17 Frenso would be left out since there only loss was to Boise. I wish there was an option we could use to be able to do this.[/QUOTE] I have seen teams like Utah and Boise State finish in the top 15 - and even the top 10 once (with 1 loss). The problem is that these teams normally start a lot lower than the other "power conference" teams because those teams normally have better talent and get rated higher (also prestige is a factor). So, if you have a 1-loss Big East, SEC, Big 10, .. team that started out in the top 25, they will probably finish ahead of a midmajor because of the distance that midmajor would have to move in order to get in the top 10. Where this starts to change is when a team like Boise gets some good recruits and has some success and starts the season in the top 20 range. Then, they can start hopping these other big conference teams a little easier (esp if they get a big nonconf win). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arlie Rahn Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 [QUOTE=tc66tc;155731]But with the update poll logic I have #17 Frenso State (10-1), #19 Boise State (10-1), and #23 Colorado State (10-1). All of the teams had SOS between 65-89. But #8 Lousiville (10-1) had a SOS of 108. Right now the only way to get the top two teams in is to give them an automatic bid, but with the above results I recieved #19 Boise and #23 CSU would get in but #17 Frenso would be left out since there only loss was to Boise. I wish there was an option we could use to be able to do this.[/QUOTE] I have seen teams like Utah and Boise State finish in the top 15 - and even the top 10 once (with 1 loss). The problem is that these teams normally start a lot lower than the other "power conference" teams because those teams normally have better talent and get rated higher (also prestige is a factor). So, if you have a 1-loss Big East, SEC, Big 10, .. team that started out in the top 25, they will probably finish ahead of a midmajor because of the distance that midmajor would have to move in order to get in the top 10. Where this starts to change is when a team like Boise gets some good recruits and has some success and starts the season in the top 20 range. Then, they can start hopping these other big conference teams a little easier (esp if they get a big nonconf win). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arlie Rahn Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 As an FYI, thanks for all the feedback and I've fixed the typos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arlie Rahn Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 As an FYI, thanks for all the feedback and I've fixed the typos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 [QUOTE=tc66tc;155731]I got the same cannot save error, but it was beacuse i has stats.dat opened in access. But it did lock up the game when that error occured. overall the updated poll logic is nice, but it is harded for a mid-major team to get into the top-15. one thing i have tryed to do and still cannot get it to happen automaticly is I want the two "highest ranked" mid majors to be in the playoff. I set it where the Top 16 teams go to the playoffs. No automatic bids, just the top teams. I used to do this and I would have a midmajor in the playoffs atleast once every two years. But with the update poll logic I have #17 Frenso State (10-1), #19 Boise State (10-1), and #23 Colorado State (10-1). All of the teams had SOS between 65-89. But #8 Lousiville (10-1) had a SOS of 108. Right now the only way to get the top two teams in is to give them an automatic bid, but with the above results I recieved #19 Boise and #23 CSU would get in but #17 Frenso would be left out since there only loss was to Boise. I wish there was an option we could use to be able to do this. I am really enjoying the better defensive logic stat wise. Before I could have a very good defense with Texas, but still give up 450 yards to Baylor, now the results match the players alot better.[/QUOTE] TC how do you accompish getting the top 16 teams in regardless of auto bids...I would love this set up.. please let me know, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 [QUOTE=tc66tc;155731]I got the same cannot save error, but it was beacuse i has stats.dat opened in access. But it did lock up the game when that error occured. overall the updated poll logic is nice, but it is harded for a mid-major team to get into the top-15. one thing i have tryed to do and still cannot get it to happen automaticly is I want the two "highest ranked" mid majors to be in the playoff. I set it where the Top 16 teams go to the playoffs. No automatic bids, just the top teams. I used to do this and I would have a midmajor in the playoffs atleast once every two years. But with the update poll logic I have #17 Frenso State (10-1), #19 Boise State (10-1), and #23 Colorado State (10-1). All of the teams had SOS between 65-89. But #8 Lousiville (10-1) had a SOS of 108. Right now the only way to get the top two teams in is to give them an automatic bid, but with the above results I recieved #19 Boise and #23 CSU would get in but #17 Frenso would be left out since there only loss was to Boise. I wish there was an option we could use to be able to do this. I am really enjoying the better defensive logic stat wise. Before I could have a very good defense with Texas, but still give up 450 yards to Baylor, now the results match the players alot better.[/QUOTE] TC how do you accompish getting the top 16 teams in regardless of auto bids...I would love this set up.. please let me know, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capital Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 [QUOTE=Arlie Rahn;155751]I have seen teams like Utah and Boise State finish in the top 15 - and even the top 10 once (with 1 loss). The problem is that these teams normally start a lot lower than the other "power conference" teams because those teams normally have better talent and get rated higher (also prestige is a factor). So, if you have a 1-loss Big East, SEC, Big 10, .. team that started out in the top 25, they will probably finish ahead of a midmajor because of the distance that midmajor would have to move in order to get in the top 10. Where this starts to change is when a team like Boise gets some good recruits and has some success and starts the season in the top 20 range. Then, they can start hopping these other big conference teams a little easier (esp if they get a big nonconf win).[/QUOTE] This seems true to life to me. Check out Boise State this year. This phenominon also affects the major schools. Check out Auburn in 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capital Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 [QUOTE=Arlie Rahn;155751]I have seen teams like Utah and Boise State finish in the top 15 - and even the top 10 once (with 1 loss). The problem is that these teams normally start a lot lower than the other "power conference" teams because those teams normally have better talent and get rated higher (also prestige is a factor). So, if you have a 1-loss Big East, SEC, Big 10, .. team that started out in the top 25, they will probably finish ahead of a midmajor because of the distance that midmajor would have to move in order to get in the top 10. Where this starts to change is when a team like Boise gets some good recruits and has some success and starts the season in the top 20 range. Then, they can start hopping these other big conference teams a little easier (esp if they get a big nonconf win).[/QUOTE] This seems true to life to me. Check out Boise State this year. This phenominon also affects the major schools. Check out Auburn in 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc66tc Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 [QUOTE=Meat;155755]TC how do you accompish getting the top 16 teams in regardless of auto bids...I would love this set up.. please let me know, thanks[/QUOTE] Ill post the file and an explanation in the mods section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc66tc Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 [QUOTE=Meat;155755]TC how do you accompish getting the top 16 teams in regardless of auto bids...I would love this set up.. please let me know, thanks[/QUOTE] Ill post the file and an explanation in the mods section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joskai Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 [QUOTE=Arlie Rahn;155749]Could your try creating a game with just the stock pstats.dat and psetup.dat and see if that works OK? Then I could know if the problem is related to a system config or the mods. Also, would you mind zipping up and sending me your pstats.dat and psetup.dat you are currently using? I can then start some leagues on my end and see if I get the same problem.[/QUOTE] Arlie, I think I have the cause nailed down to the LastNames.txt file I was using (being too large?). Once I removed it or reduced its size (number of entries), new games could be created again. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joskai Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 [QUOTE=Arlie Rahn;155749]Could your try creating a game with just the stock pstats.dat and psetup.dat and see if that works OK? Then I could know if the problem is related to a system config or the mods. Also, would you mind zipping up and sending me your pstats.dat and psetup.dat you are currently using? I can then start some leagues on my end and see if I get the same problem.[/QUOTE] Arlie, I think I have the cause nailed down to the LastNames.txt file I was using (being too large?). Once I removed it or reduced its size (number of entries), new games could be created again. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragin Cajun Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Strange seeing teams like Colarado State playing for the national championship, even if they are undefeated. Especially with lots of 1-loss major conference teams. No crashes so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragin Cajun Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Strange seeing teams like Colarado State playing for the national championship, even if they are undefeated. Especially with lots of 1-loss major conference teams. No crashes so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc66tc Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 i am not seeing any inseason player development. I click the player development button on the roster screen to see if any has occured, but I am not seeing any progress at all, is there something im missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc66tc Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 i am not seeing any inseason player development. I click the player development button on the roster screen to see if any has occured, but I am not seeing any progress at all, is there something im missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nukester Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Big improvment with the AI time out usage. Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nukester Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Big improvment with the AI time out usage. Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc66tc Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Is there a list anywhere after recuiting is over that shows a "Top25 like" recruiting brakdown. I know what my class was ranked, but I would like to see what all the other teams did, without having to go to each team one-by-one. also when teams change conferences will we get an "Breaking News" email telling us about the change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc66tc Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Is there a list anywhere after recuiting is over that shows a "Top25 like" recruiting brakdown. I know what my class was ranked, but I would like to see what all the other teams did, without having to go to each team one-by-one. also when teams change conferences will we get an "Breaking News" email telling us about the change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arlie Rahn Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 [QUOTE=tc66tc;155782]i am not seeing any inseason player development. I click the player development button on the roster screen to see if any has occured, but I am not seeing any progress at all, is there something im missing?[/QUOTE] It doesn't happen every week (updates about every 3-5 weeks). Plus, some players near their limit may not improve a great deal. Just make sure to check the box on the roster screen to view them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arlie Rahn Posted October 23, 2006 Author Share Posted October 23, 2006 [QUOTE=tc66tc;155782]i am not seeing any inseason player development. I click the player development button on the roster screen to see if any has occured, but I am not seeing any progress at all, is there something im missing?[/QUOTE] It doesn't happen every week (updates about every 3-5 weeks). Plus, some players near their limit may not improve a great deal. Just make sure to check the box on the roster screen to view them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hansen Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Arlie- It would be nice that on the team and player stat reports that the USER'S team/players be "highlighted" in some fashion. Trying to find your RB on a list populated with many players from other teams would be a lot quicker. The same for how your team stacks up against other teams in various catagories...much easier to find. TXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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