Using two computers

CleBrownsfan · 09-08-2008, 02:01 PM

I did a search but couldn't find anything...

I'm looking to be able to save my league file on a thumb drive to be able to play at work and at home. What files do I need to save? Is this even possible?

~thanks in advance...

Ben E Lou · 09-08-2008, 02:07 PM

Check the Solecismic F.A.Q. I'm pretty sure it covers this.

CleBrownsfan · 09-08-2008, 02:22 PM

Got it...

How do I transfer a saved game from one computer to another?

You need to take all the files from the "universe" and "leagues" directories of one installation, and place them in their respective directories of the second installation.

This will overwrite all the saved games from the second installation, so you should back these up first.

Do you know which files actually need to be copied? I see the files under universe (under my league name - 13 of these files)

just not sure what else I need copied?

jdavidbakr · 09-08-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CleBrownsfan

Got it...

How do I transfer a saved game from one computer to another?

You need to take all the files from the "universe" and "leagues" directories of one installation, and place them in their respective directories of the second installation.

This will overwrite all the saved games from the second installation, so you should back these up first.

Do you know which files actually need to be copied? I see the files under universe (under my league name - 13 of these files)

just not sure what else I need copied?

I'm pretty sure you just need the files with the league name prefix. If you've got batch files for MP leagues you'll of course need the contents of the directories that are copied through that script.

Celeval · 09-08-2008, 06:40 PM

Anything custom done to the frfoot.* files as well, although those replace all the team/city data to the install you move them to.

fantastic flying froggies · 09-10-2008, 02:27 PM

I really wish it was possible to install the game on an external drive, it would make our life so much easier when playing from 2 PCs.

CleBrownsfan · 09-16-2008, 05:13 PM

I just d/l'd FOF on my Vista - Anyone point me to where to heck the saved league files are saved? You would think it would save under the league file but it's not. On my XP computer it does.....

OldGiants · 09-16-2008, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CleBrownsfan

I just d/l'd FOF on my Vista - Anyone point me to where to heck the saved league files are saved? You would think it would save under the league file but it's not. On my XP computer it does.....

The league files in Vista are saved in Universe, just as they always have been in prior versions.

CleBrownsfan · 09-16-2008, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by OldGiants

The league files in Vista are saved in Universe, just as they always have been in prior versions.

I have nothing in the folder - i started three test leagues and can't find where they are saving to.... I even did a search for those files and I still found nothing

CleBrownsfan · 09-17-2008, 06:15 AM

okay - it is under the universe folder on my other computer. My laptop for some reason has nothing in the universe folder (but I do have 3 leagues I'm able to open in game). On my PC I'm seeing my league in the universe folder... when I copy the league files from my PC and paste them in the universe folder on my laptop I get no option to open the league...

any thoughts?

johnnyshaka · 09-17-2008, 12:38 PM

Have a look in the FOF2K7 reference thread...there is a Vista FAQ that may be able to help.

gstelmack · 09-17-2008, 01:33 PM

Yup, Vista does not allow writing to the Program Files directory, so you either have to tell it to allow it on the FOF folder, or find your files in the "Compatibility Files" link in the folder where Vista stuffs things that programs do try to write to this area.

CleBrownsfan · 09-17-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gstelmack

Yup, Vista does not allow writing to the Program Files directory, so you either have to tell it to allow it on the FOF folder, or find your files in the "Compatibility Files" link in the folder where Vista stuffs things that programs do try to write to this area.

Perfect - thanks... I'll try when I get home tonight

CleBrownsfan · 09-17-2008, 05:50 PM

got it to work... thanks for you help guys!

09-08-2008, 02:07 PM	#2
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Check the Solecismic F.A.Q. I'm pretty sure it covers this. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

09-08-2008, 02:22 PM	#3
CleBrownsfan Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C-Town	Got it... How do I transfer a saved game from one computer to another? You need to take all the files from the "universe" and "leagues" directories of one installation, and place them in their respective directories of the second installation. This will overwrite all the saved games from the second installation, so you should back these up first. Do you know which files actually need to be copied? I see the files under universe (under my league name - 13 of these files) just not sure what else I need copied? __________________ *XBox Gamertag:* Pronk32 FOOL-X - Cleveland Naps FOOL - Cleveland Cyclones SLOP - Cuyahoga Spiders

09-10-2008, 02:27 PM	#6
fantastic flying froggies Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunny South of France	I really wish it was possible to install the game on an external drive, it would make our life so much easier when playing from 2 PCs. __________________ Detroit Vampires (CFL) : Ve 're coming for your blood! Camargue Flamingos (WOOF): pretty in Pink

09-16-2008, 05:13 PM	#7
CleBrownsfan Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C-Town	I just d/l'd FOF on my Vista - Anyone point me to where to heck the saved league files are saved? You would think it would save under the league file but it's not. On my XP computer it does..... __________________ *XBox Gamertag:* Pronk32 FOOL-X - Cleveland Naps FOOL - Cleveland Cyclones SLOP - Cuyahoga Spiders

09-17-2008, 06:15 AM	#10
CleBrownsfan Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C-Town	okay - it is under the universe folder on my other computer. My laptop for some reason has nothing in the universe folder (but I do have 3 leagues I'm able to open in game). On my PC I'm seeing my league in the universe folder... when I copy the league files from my PC and paste them in the universe folder on my laptop I get no option to open the league... any thoughts? __________________ *XBox Gamertag:* Pronk32 FOOL-X - Cleveland Naps FOOL - Cleveland Cyclones SLOP - Cuyahoga Spiders

09-08-2008, 06:40 PM	#5
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Anything custom done to the frfoot.* files as well, although those replace all the team/city data to the install you move them to.

09-17-2008, 12:38 PM	#11
johnnyshaka College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton, AB	Have a look in the FOF2K7 reference thread...there is a Vista FAQ that may be able to help.

09-17-2008, 01:33 PM	#12
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Yup, Vista does not allow writing to the Program Files directory, so you either have to tell it to allow it on the FOF folder, or find your files in the "Compatibility Files" link in the folder where Vista stuffs things that programs do try to write to this area. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

09-17-2008, 05:50 PM	#14
CleBrownsfan Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C-Town	got it to work... thanks for you help guys! __________________ *XBox Gamertag:* Pronk32 FOOL-X - Cleveland Naps FOOL - Cleveland Cyclones SLOP - Cuyahoga Spiders

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