The College Years 1.2a

Solecismic · 11-03-2003, 08:13 AM

The College Years version 1.2a update is now ready.

Both the downloadable and CD versions have been updated.

Changes made:

- Export dialog changed to include FOF 2004 export choice.

- Minor depth chart algorithm change to allow younger players with more upside to start ahead of older players who might be better now, but don't have as good a future. It's kind of a 2/3 current + 1/3 future calculation now.

This will have no effect on 1.2 careers. You can continue them without changes. The same issue affects 1.1 and earlier careers - new schedules will reflect the new conference alignments added in 1.2, but the teams will remain in their old conferences.

People with the original CD should download the 1.2a update, which comes with a 1.2a patcher.

People with the downloadable version should download the new version (not the update) just as when they purchased the game. Then run the download, which will automatically update the game to 1.2a.

EDIT: THIS PAGE contains the update.

Bee · 11-03-2003, 08:18 AM

Sweet!!!!!!

Icy · 11-03-2003, 08:18 AM

Great news Jim, to be able to keep using 1.2 careeers is really great to export the current drafts to the incoming FOF2k4. All is getting ready for the release, i'm counting each minute

Ben E Lou · 11-03-2003, 08:19 AM

Dang Jim. You're keeping me too busy stickying threads and updating the front page. I gotta get some work done so I'll have time to play the dadgum thing!

Ksyrup · 11-03-2003, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Solecismic
It's kind of a 2/3 current + 1/3 future calculation now.

Now we REALLY see the impact QS has had on Jim...

Solecismic · 11-03-2003, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SkyDog
Dang Jim. You're keeping me too busy stickying threads and updating the front page. I gotta get some work done so I'll have time to play the dadgum thing!

Okay, I won't mention there's another diary entry up right now...

Great to see all the new stuff on the front page, though.

Ksyrup · 11-03-2003, 09:06 AM

Cool!

I like how you've made TCY a must-have in conjunction with FOF2K4. Considering thefact that the players' stats import with the TCY players and we won't otherwise have that with the FOF players, I can't see a reason NOT to create a side-by-side TCY career to use with the new game.

kingnebwsu · 11-03-2003, 09:15 AM

The whole depth chart AI issue alone should improve TCY's difficulty. Hopefully. I need to bust that game out again

Ben E Lou · 11-03-2003, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Solecismic
Okay, I won't mention there's another diary entry up right now...

Great to see all the new stuff on the front page, though.

Heh. I missed this one. Front page updated again.

--Ben

MrBug708 · 11-03-2003, 11:06 AM

Skydog, you linked the wrong diary

Ben E Lou · 11-03-2003, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MrBug708
Skydog, you linked the wrong diary

Oops. Fixed.

--Ben

FBPro · 11-03-2003, 12:49 PM

I don't want to assume too much but am I correct in thinking that this 1.2a patch contains all others up to that point?

cthomer5000 · 11-03-2003, 01:17 PM

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Originally posted by FBPro
I don't want to assume too much but am I correct in thinking that this 1.2a patch contains all others up to that point?

I'm pretty sure the answer to that is yes, but the site should say for sure.

MrIllini · 11-03-2003, 06:14 PM

I seem to remember that there was a utility for making TCY draft files more realistic for import into FOF2, including the endurance issues. Is that right?

If so does anyone have a link to, or a copy of the utility they can send me?

tia

FBPro · 11-03-2003, 06:21 PM

There is a link to it off of the FOFC font page.

MrIllini · 11-03-2003, 07:18 PM

found it on jim's website...

guess if I had looked in the first place, I'da been alright, huh?

Vegas Vic · 11-03-2003, 11:01 PM

Thanks for the update, Jim.

No offense to the FOF series (they're great), but TCY is my favorite text sim of all time. I look forward to the continuing evolution of TCY in the upcoming years.

Tasan · 11-04-2003, 01:03 AM

**NEVERMIND, I'M AN IDIOT"

Move along nothing to see here.

Darkiller · 11-04-2003, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vegas Vic
Thanks for the update, Jim.

No offense to the FOF series (they're great), but TCY is my favorite text sim of all time. I look forward to the continuing evolution of TCY in the upcoming years.

and you'll be glad to read (maybe you have, maybe you haven't) that on Jim's TCY FAQ he wrote this:

"Q: Will there be a TCY2? / A: That's likely someday"

Ben E Lou · 11-04-2003, 06:03 PM

bump....and un-stick

11-03-2003, 08:19 AM	#4
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Dang Jim. You're keeping me too busy stickying threads and updating the front page. I gotta get some work done so I'll have time to play the dadgum thing! __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

11-03-2003, 09:06 AM	#7
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Cool! I like how you've made TCY a must-have in conjunction with FOF2K4. Considering thefact that the players' stats import with the TCY players and we won't otherwise have that with the FOF players, I can't see a reason NOT to create a side-by-side TCY career to use with the new game. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

11-03-2003, 12:49 PM	#12
FBPro College Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE	I don't want to assume too much but am I correct in thinking that this 1.2a patch contains all others up to that point? __________________ GM RayCo Raiders-est. 2004-2012 Charter member of the IHOF-RayCo GM GM Tennessee Titans PFL 2011-2014 GM Tennessee Titans FOWL 2020-2025

11-03-2003, 06:14 PM	#14
MrIllini High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where you live	I seem to remember that there was a utility for making TCY draft files more realistic for import into FOF2, including the endurance issues. Is that right? If so does anyone have a link to, or a copy of the utility they can send me? tia __________________ if i said you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me?

11-03-2003, 06:21 PM	#15
FBPro College Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SE	There is a link to it off of the FOFC font page. __________________ GM RayCo Raiders-est. 2004-2012 Charter member of the IHOF-RayCo GM GM Tennessee Titans PFL 2011-2014 GM Tennessee Titans FOWL 2020-2025

11-03-2003, 08:18 AM	#2
Bee Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Fairfax, VA	Sweet!!!!!!

11-03-2003, 08:18 AM	#3
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	Great news Jim, to be able to keep using 1.2 careeers is really great to export the current drafts to the incoming FOF2k4. All is getting ready for the release, i'm counting each minute

11-03-2003, 09:15 AM	#8
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	The whole depth chart AI issue alone should improve TCY's difficulty. Hopefully. I need to bust that game out again

11-03-2003, 11:06 AM	#10
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Skydog, you linked the wrong diary

11-03-2003, 07:18 PM	#16
MrIllini High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where you live	found it on jim's website... guess if I had looked in the first place, I'da been alright, huh? __________________ if i said you had a beautiful body, would you hold it against me? Last edited by MrIllini : 11-03-2003 at 07:28 PM.

11-03-2003, 11:01 PM	#17
Vegas Vic Checkraising Tourists Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL	Thanks for the update, Jim. No offense to the FOF series (they're great), but TCY is my favorite text sim of all time. I look forward to the continuing evolution of TCY in the upcoming years.

11-04-2003, 01:03 AM	#18
Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	NEVERMIND, I'M AN IDIOT" Move along nothing to see here. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty** Last edited by Tasan : 11-04-2003 at 01:08 AM.

11-04-2003, 06:03 PM	#20
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	bump....and un-stick __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

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