eNFL Bandwidth thread?

[Taur]

I am getting bounced with a bandwidth error message. Any ideas on this one? What is it and how long will it be up?

[yabanci]

same here.

[Eaglesfan27]

Me too.

[Coop]

Me too, I need my eNFL fix!

[yabanci]

we...must...move...forward...

[Pyser]

this isnt a crash...i wonder what this one means. guess sapp isnt getting traded tonight! :)

[Taur]

Just curious as I have not submitted a stage file yet. What would be your advice? If I submit a file now would it even go through?



Just an FYI for anyone that cares. RB Mike Anderson has been traded.

[Pyser]

knowing nothing about computers, this looks like a board thing not a "system" thing.

in conclusion, i think so, but i have absolutely no idea.

[Eaglesfan27]

It seems to me like we've been on the board so much, that we used the monthly allotment of bandwidth.

[Taur]

It seems to me like we've been on the board so much, that we used the monthly allotment of bandwidth.
No, I think it was the spirit of Matt Hasselback strinking back at all you nonbelievers. :D

[TredWel]

Oh joy, another FOFC thread about system troubles with the eNFL.

Here's what I know.

My whole site is down. I'm still getting email, but I've apparently burned up the 3 GB data transfer allotment for the month. So, the board is down for the rest of the month.

I know exactly where the transfer leak happened as well. I'm betting the farm on the War Room, and the preference list page. Every time that page loaded, it probably transferred somewhere in the neighborhood of 100K per reload. That adds up over the course of 30 users and a six day draft. I will focus on streamlining that page for the next go-round.

It almost has to be that. I mean, we had league files around 2 MB at the end of last season, and nothing adverse happened.

So, that being said, I will be setting up a makeshift home page for league information, along with the league file on my backup web space. That will get done by tomorrow evening. I plan to move forward with the schedule, but just move it back a day.

Look for the links here and in your email boxes once I set them up.

[thealmighty]

This will give each of you extra time to think about the advice you were going to post in the 'Training Camp' thread so I would know how to not have the #1 draft choice next year.

You may now post said advice on this board in the 'Strategies' section. Carry on. ;)

[yabanci]

damn, I was expecting to welcome Vinnie Testaverde onto my team tonight. I guess I have to wait until tomorrow night.

[VPI97]

So, that being said, I will be setting up a makeshift home page for league information, along with the league file on my backup web space. That will get done by tomorrow evening. I plan to move forward with the schedule, but just move it back a day.If you need any temporary space for a board or whatever, let me know if I can help...we're not hurting for bandwidth on the IHOF site (20 Gb/month). Email me at [email protected] if you're interested.

[Primal]

I run a few servers (Win2003). If you want I can put you up for a bit, Or if you want move the domain over we can work out a deal.

[Gallifrey]

The past 2 posts show the strength of the FOFC "community".

[Pyser]

bump, so we dont lose the page

[Timmer]

Thanks to Gallifrey, Green Bays GM, I at least now know what's going on with the league. Hang in there guys, I'm sure Dave will have things up and running again real soon..

[TredWel]

Temporary home page, with the league file.

http://www.cs.uofs.edu/~dpm5/eNFL.html (http://www.cs.uofs.edu/%7Edpm5/eNFL.html)

The final stages of PDFA will be run tonight.

Thanks for hanging in there, guys.

[-Mojo Jojo-]

I'm getting a winzip error for the file posted there: "cannot open file: it does not appear to be a valid archive".

Anyone else seeing this?

[CrazyRooster]

Yep. Same here.

[Nwobhm]

I can't open it either

[yabanci]

Just so I'm clear, we already have the league file that is posted on the temporary page, right?

And we don't need to resend our stage files for the last stage of free agency, do we?

[Taur]

Yeah the site is up.

I think I submitted my league file in last night. Is there any harm in submitting it in again?

This is going to pretty much kill trading in this league since we have no PM system in place. Or forums where teams can post their trade lists.

[KODIAKBEAR]

Fellow GM's I am unable to load the posted temporary web page, if anyone has any success please e-mail me the zipped file if possible.

My e-mail is [email protected]

Cliff
Thank Bears GM

[Eaglesfan27]

All of us have handles on here, so as far as trading goes: why not use PM's on this board until the situation is resolved.

[Pyser]

who did anderson get traded for, anyway?

[Taur]

who did anderson get traded for, anyway?
Arizona 3rd round 2005.


Can we set up our own messageboard somewhere. And, does anyone have a list of teams and their owners?


Edited to add: Tredwell, while the PHP recieved file page is not available could you post a list of the team files you do not have? Say, about 30/60 minutes before you run the stage?

[TredWel]

I'll look into it when I get home, but don't worry too much. It's the same file that was posted on the site since Saturday evening.

[mtaystl03]

Hey guys.

So who won the first Super Bowl in the eNFL? How did my Rams end up?

[Eaglesfan27]

Oakland beat me in an exciting Super Bowl :(

[Pyser]

i took over your rams. we lost to philly in the nfc championship game.

but since you traded warner, i had to cut salary this year, and have shipped off bruce, timmerman and pace.

[yabanci]

In addition to the temporary site for the league files and commissioner announcements, maybe we should make a new thread in the FOFC multiplayer forum and have all discussion/press releases, etc, take place in that thread until we get the forums back up.

[Eaglesfan27]

In addition to the temporary site for the league files and commissioner announcements, maybe we should make a new thread in the FOFC multiplayer forum and have all discussion/press releases, etc, take place in that thread until we get the forums back up.

Excellent idea.

[TredWel]

BTW, The latest stage file is up (and working, even!) on the temporary page.

[thealmighty]

FAs I tried to sign who are still unsigned lead me to believe the new file does not include all stage files sent in.

Is there a way to see if you got my file and, if so, was it not used (or were none of them used) in making the latest league file?

[TredWel]

FAs I tried to sign who are still unsigned lead me to believe the new file does not include all stage files sent in.

Is there a way to see if you got my file and, if so, was it not used (or were none of them used) in making the latest league file?
First of all, yes, your stage file was received and imported.

Secondly, I noticed this as well, as both FAs that I targeted with Detroit and San Diego failed to register their bids. I'm farily sure it has to do with teams releasing those players during the 2nd FA stages, therefore making them ineligible to be bid upon.

[thealmighty]

Thanks for answering, Tred.

Now, is this the time we try to sign our holdout rookies? Will it be done before training camp is done, as I thought someone said it must be done first, or they miss camp?

Also, can we NOW bid on those FA we mentioned above?

[TredWel]

Yes. You have one more crack at signing your holdouts. If they accept your offer, they will come to training camp. Otherwise, you'll have to wait until the first week of Preseason to try again.

And now you should be able to bid on any and all free agents. Hopefully.

[duckman]

I like to introduce myself as the new owner/GM of the San Diego Chargers. I want to thank Tredwel for awarding the franchise. I promise that I'll be more attentive than your last owners. Anyways, I look forward to competing with you guys.

Kevin

[yabanci]

thanks for joining, duckman. On behalf of the other GMs in the AFC West, we welcome you and hope you go 2-12.

[duckman]

thanks for joining, duckman. On behalf of the other GMs in the AFC West, we welcome you and hope you go 2-12.

That would be possible if we played 14 games. :D

I think I'll do a little better than two wins. Three maybe? ;)

[Taur]

thanks for joining, duckman. On behalf of the other GMs in the AFC West, we welcome you and hope you go 2-12.
That is Raider math for you.

Welcome to the eNFL from the Denver Broncos.

[duckman]

That is Raider math for you.

Welcome to the eNFL from the Denver Broncos.

I look forward to competing in the AFC West with you guys. Very lengthy history between these storied franchise. Just take it easy with low blocks. :)

[yabanci]

oops, I meant to type 4-12. I'm hoping you'll sweep both KC and Denver :)

[duckman]

oops, I meant to type 4-12. I'm hoping you'll sweep both KC and Denver :)

Good one! :D

[Northwood_DK]

I promise that I'll be more attentive than your last owners. Kevin

That will be an easy promise to keep. Welcome from the team up north.

Last time I checked San Diego had 28 players under contract. Tredwell said he had signed your draft picks. Are you ready for training camp?

Northwood_dk
GM 49ers

[Eaglesfan27]

Welcome to the league duckman! :)

[duckman]

That will be an easy promise to keep. Welcome from the team up north.

Last time I checked San Diego had 28 players under contract. Tredwell said he had signed your draft picks. Are you ready for training camp?

Northwood_dk
GM 49ers

I actually had 43 players signed to contracts. I went through and signed the best players available. I'm going into training camp with just 53 players due to lack of talent in free agents. So yes I am ready for training camp. Thanks for the warm welcome.

[duckman]

Welcome to the league duckman! :)

Do me a favor, Eaglesfan, and don't whip the Cowboys too badly. I hear thealmighty is real sensitive about his Cowboys. :D

[thealmighty]

"What you talkin' 'bout, Willis?" :)

[Eaglesfan27]

Do me a favor, Eaglesfan, and don't whip the Cowboys too badly. I hear thealmighty is real sensitive about his Cowboys. :D

Sorry, I can't make any promises I won't keep. ;)

[KODIAKBEAR]

Who do you think will dominate the eNFL this season?

Which teams do you think will surprise, and sink?

Just trying to get something going!

I think Tampa will dominate if they keep Sapp, and I think New Orleans will surprise!

Cliff
Bears GM

[KODIAKBEAR]

BEARS BARGAIN BASEMENT DEALS

That’s right all you GM bargain shoppers any five players from below can be had for just one 7th rounder, that’s right five players for one 7th round draft pick. First come first serve!

1. RB BROCK FORSEY
2. TE DUSTIN LYMAN
3. WR JOHN CRAWFORD
4. LG STEVE EDWARDS
5. RG REX TUCKER
6. P BRAD MAYNARD
7. SLB JOE ODOM
8. WLB BRYAN KNIGHT

Cliff
Bears GM

[Taur]

I think Tampa will dominate if they keep Sapp, and I think New Orleans will surprise!

With the release of Pittman and nothing but backup material RB signings, Rogers from Miami and a late round pick, there offense is going to be one dimensional at best. Should be an easy game plan to completely shut down TB this year. There has to be a runningback in their future if they expect to go anywhere.

If I were the Bucs I would take a shopping trip to the AFC West. First there is my team, the Broncos, that has a fully developed back in Shaun Alexander. If that didn't pan out I would then head to Kansas City and see what kind of shape Larry Johnson is in post training camp.

Also, Manning in New Orleans should be fun to watch this year.

[CrazyRooster]

Who do you think will dominate the eNFL this season?

I think Tampa will dominate if they keep Sapp, and I think New Orleans will surprise!

Cliff
Bears GM

I hope you're right about the second part there... :) Our offensive line should be fine (as long as my rookie T comes out ok of training camp), and I'm sure Manning will do much better than last season. But there's still too many holes on defense so it might be a long season. Besides our dividion is a damn hard one.

[sabotai]

I can't get the temporary page to load. Keeps saying the page can not be displayed.

[Timmer]

I just tried it and it loaded fine, there's no updates on it as of now..

Timmer
eNFL Jets

[sabotai]

Yeah, I just treid a little while ago and it worked this time.

[TredWel]

I think I just have bad luck.

There was a problem with the server's hard disks over the weekend, so they had to take the entire department's info off-line around 10:30 this morning. while they manually rebuilt the directories. That took a few hours.

BTW, I've received training camp files from 28 teams. Still waiting on Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Minnesota, and Washington. Deadline's in a little under an hour.

[Gallifrey]

Man, that is a run of bad luck.

[-Mojo Jojo-]

BTW, I've received training camp files from 28 teams. Still waiting on Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Minnesota, and Washington. Deadline's in a little under an hour.

I have to say, compared to any other online leagues I've played in (thinking mostly of FPS Football)the participation level in the eNFL is really impressive. Go us! :D

[Nwobhm]

I hope those teams know what's going on with the new site

[TredWel]

Okay, folks, the 2004 (pre)season is underway. Get the latest league file while it's hot!

[yabanci]

I just burned my mouse pointer on it.

[Gallifrey]

Me too!

[Pyser]

car had their 7th rd wr break out.
mia got nice value for their 7th round pick, their rb looks good.
looks like oak got a starting qb in the 4th round

just what i saw in a quick look-through.

[Pyser]

why is a team AKR showing up in the transaction log (players that were cut recently)?

[Nwobhm]

Jets forfeit a draft choice for cap violation

[duckman]

Okay, I got two players on the trading block.

Cory Raymer C

Markus Steele LB

I'm looking for a late round draft pick for each of them. PM me if you want to deal.

Kevin

[Taur]

Okay, folks, the 2004 (pre)season is underway. Get the latest league file while it's hot!
Did you forget about the trades?

Since I don't have a game in PreSeason week 1 this won't hurt me to bad. Although I suspect Arizona will miss Mike Anderson for their preseason opener.

[Nwobhm]

I can't unzip the latest league stage file.. the one posted march 25th. Anyone else had this problem?

[TredWel]

Try downloading it again. You probably caught it in the middle of me uploading it.

[Nwobhm]

Yeah, it works now. Thnx

[Taur]

Just think in 24hrs from now I will be glued to my monitor eating a pizza and drinking a beer watching my team play in their first preseason game. I can't believe how much I have missed those live nightly games.

[Pyser]

tredwel, did you get my PM about the trade with philly?

[Eaglesfan27]

I also sent you notice of this trade, but I did it by email.

[Eaglesfan27]

Dola - By the way Pyser, I will hold him out until the trade is consumated so that he doesn't get injured.

[Pyser]

thanks. guess ill email it, too

[Taur]

Anybody out there..... :D
What was your biggest Training camp Surprise?

For the Broncos it was not an explosion, but a lack of Implosion. When 12 year vet CB Jimmy Spencer went down in week 11 with a torn ACL I figured his football career was over. The end of the season rolled around and I fully expected him to retire. When Spencer anounced he was going to make an effort to play one more season I eagerly watched his offseason injury progress. Week after week rolled by and there was no sign that Spencer was recovering from his major injury and now as a 13 year vet I expected the worse.

Along came Training Camp and there was no doubt in my mind that Spencer was going to see a complete melt down. Spencer may not yet be fully participating in practice, but he is currently on schedule to be ready to assume his role as the Broncos starting LCB come opening day. This has to be the talk of this years Broncos training camp as this would of left a giganic hole in our secondary.

[Pyser]

i hope he works out for you, but generally the players ratings hit wont show up until he is completely healed (2 more weeks).

[Pyser]

anyway, to answer your question...

my biggest surprise overall was how terribly it looks like treu handled the move to lg from center. we wont know till he plays some though.

with treu not looking sharp and mo collins never looking like the answer, we were very surprised to see 4th year guard marquis sullivan cut by buffalo. so he is our biggest training camp surprise. throw in developing rookie guard badalyan, and we have 4 players we dont feel bad about starting at guard, compareed to 2 we were worried about.

[yabanci]

QB Gino Jansen

[duckman]

TredWel,

Why do I have a strike next to my team? I sent in the team file on time.

[KODIAKBEAR]

:) Anybody have any predictions for this seasons division winners?

In my division unless something happens to Farve, I would expect GB, but I would never count out Det, or Min. If Farve would just slow down a little it could get interesting.

Cliff
Bears GM :)

[duckman]

Anybody have any predictions for this seasons division winners?
No, but I see myself (San Diego) having a very miserable year. http://www.fof-ihof.com/phpBB2/images/smiles/icon_tombstone.gif (http://java_script_:emoticon(':tombstone:')/)

[Taur]

i hope he works out for you, but generally the players ratings hit wont show up until he is completely healed (2 more weeks).Well that just sucks, I thought I was out of the woods after training camp. :confused:

Tredwell: Please be gentle....with those of us that enjoy "Watching" our games live with the FOFViewer. with your summaries, both here and over at the temporary site---=I love reading your reviews of all the games and the highlights for last week, I just want to know where would be the best place to go and check for Zip file availablity without running across the highlights untill I have had a chance to download and watch my game?

[Eaglesfan27]

Tredwel, please put the receipt page on the new site, or list a few hours before in this thread whose file you don't have. I sent mine at least 5 hours ago, and assumed that you got it without any problem, but apparently you didn't get it :(

I just hope the player I was going to trade to Pyser didn't get hurt.. (or any of my other players for that matter whom I would have sat in the preseason.)

Edited to add: I see the trade went through ok without the player getting hurt in the preseason :)

[yabanci]

Notable Injury Report

DE Kenyon Coleman (Dal) - ruptured elbow tendon, out 34 weeks (damn)
DE Chris Kelsay (Buf) - ACL damage, out 19 weeks (ouch)
WLB Derrick Brooks (TB) - broken arm, out 7 weeks
TE Buddy Lannon (Det) - separated shoulder, out 6 weeks
DT Fred Robbins (Min) - strained patellar tendon, out 5 weeks
QB Michael Vick (Atl) - apendectomy, out 4 weeks
MLB Keith Brooking (Atl) - separated shoulder, out 4 weeks
QB Dante Culpepper (Min) - strained patellar tendon, out 3 weeks
WR Andre Johnson (Phi) - hyperextended elbow, doubtful (injury prone)

[-Mojo Jojo-]

:) Anybody have any predictions for this seasons division winners?

In my division unless something happens to Farve, I would expect GB, but I would never count out Det, or Min. If Farve would just slow down a little it could get interesting.


Check Northwood's dynasty thread. Only have the AFC East done so far, but will get to everyone in time...

[yabanci]

thanks, Mojo Jojo. Very nice work.

edit - should have said excellent.

[TredWel]

I'm in the process of transferring the necessary files to run the reciept page over to the backup site. I'm about to start my fantasy baseball draft, however, so any tweaking that may be necessary to make it run might not get done for a few hours.

Oh, and my vote for the biggest surprises & busts of the latest rookie camp (The percentage represent the amount of ability gained or lost):

Surprises:

10. QB Howard Crook, 5(10), Minnesota, +13.0%. Despite the fact that he will be plagued with INT problems his entire career, Crook seems to have the arm strength and the accuracy to overcome that and become a good quarterback.

9. CB Harry Knight, 7(9), San Diego, +17.9%. Normally seventh-rounders only get a career of a few years. With some hard work, Knight may become a solid starter. He's definitely become than the borderline backup he was seen as before the draft.

8. S Troy Taft, 1(18), Atlanta, +18.8%. Despite being an obvious first rounder, early results have shown that Taft may exceed even those expectations and be a cornerstone of a lucky secondary for seasons to come.

7. QB Jack Bajwa, 6(18), Atlanta, +20.7%. Another QB making big leaps in the offseason. Isn't rated well now, but can learn a system and helm a team in a few seasons.

6. CB Harvey Foster, 3(31), Philadelphia, +22.8%. An excellent run stopper, and a very likely candidate to replace the aging Troy Vincent.

5. S Vinny Shannon, 4(16), Detroit, +25.4%. Looks to be a good balanced safety, not an outstanding one. Still, I'll take what I can get.

4. WR Lorenzo Gulley, 7(1), Carolina, +25.4%. Seventh round pickup, first round talent. With good hands and an affinity for the big play, look for him to shine after getting some experience.

3. RB Tommie Kadela, 7(29), Miami, +30.5%. Almost Mr. Irrelevant, but became Mr. Look-What-I-Found. A bruising back with the ability to catch the pass as well.

2. DT Dominic Buckley, 7(7), Houston, +34.8%. Brute force D-Lineman. If he learns a little technique, he will be very dangerous.

1. QB Gino Jansen, 4(24), Oakland, +40.4%. The obvious winner. A fourth round pickup, taken after media darling Glen Tucker and a host of other quarterbacks, this stud will end up surpassing them all. A great find for Oakland to replace Rich Gannon.

Busts (Excluding players dropping less than 8 points):

10. G Matthew Badalyan, 2(19), St. Louis, -13.6%. Still looks to develop into a decent offensive guard, but lost a little lustre.

9. T Ethan Dawkins, 1(29), Tampa Bay, -13.6%. Despite a very low volatility, Dawkins took a pretty big hit, and doesn't much resemble a first round selection now.

8. QB Warren Sunia, 1(22), Chicago, -13.8%. Still the Bears' best QB choice for the future, but doesn't look to be the franchise's long-term selection.

7. FB Britt Llewellyn, 2(16), Dallas, -15.0%. A good FB, but not the great FB he was made out to be in the combine.

6. S Fred Stargell, 3(32), Oakland, -15.7%. Looked to be a steal in the third round, but the Raiders ended up getting even money on their pick.

5. G Kelly Neitring, 2(20), Seattle, -16.7%. Lost a lot of his potential in camp. Hopefully that won't happen in the future.

4. T Travis Frimel, 2(7), Houston, -17.9%. Rated 4.7 by the bureau, and that looks kind right about now.

3. CB Irv Petitgout, 2(26), Tennessee, -22.4%. Hard to believe that I actually had this guy on my chart, hoping he'd fall to me in round three.

2. OLB Leroy Bennett, Carolina, -30.6%. Seems unkind to put an undrafted player on this list, but any upside he once had just flew out the window.

1. CB Steven Chilton, 3(28), Pittsburgh, -34.7%. Biggest loser in the league this season, as I have him losing 17 points of potential.

[jeff061]

And Deuce Mcallister has broken down and ended his holdout, the punk ;).

[KODIAKBEAR]

Greeting to the Worlds Greatest Football Commish

My line-up was changed last night players I had inactive were made active, any Idea what I am doing Wrong?

Cliff
Bears GM

[-Mojo Jojo-]

Greeting to the Worlds Greatest Football Commish

My line-up was changed last night players I had inactive were made active, any Idea what I am doing Wrong?


You signed Tim Wansley. Any time you pick up a free agent, the AI tends to think it needs to redo your depth chart... It's kind of a pain the ass. One of the annoyances of multi-player...

[-Mojo Jojo-]

The NFC East preview has been added in Northwood's dynasty.

[KODIAKBEAR]

Can anyone tell me where to obtain this viewer program, I keep hearing about where you get to view the league games like they are being played after they have been played.


Cliff
Bears GM

[KODIAKBEAR]

Just think in 24hrs from now I will be glued to my monitor eating a pizza and drinking a beer watching my team play in their first preseason game. I can't believe how much I have missed those live nightly games.

Can you tell me where to obtain the viewer?

Cliff
Bears GM

[Gallifrey]

The NFC East preview has been added in Northwood's dynasty.

Can someone post the link to Northwood's Dynasty?

[-Mojo Jojo-]

Season 1 is here: http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=18139&page=1&pp=50

Season 2:
http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?p=383521#post383521

[Gallifrey]

Thanks!

[duckman]

Can anyone tell me where to obtain this viewer program, I keep hearing about where you get to view the league games like they are being played after they have been played.


Cliff
Bears GM
http://www.irregardless-productions.com/3ricview.htm

[KODIAKBEAR]

Got it Thanks!

[TredWel]

I've been trying to make the receipt page work on the new site, but it doesn't like trying to access the SQL database on the tredsoft site. So, I'm constrained to report received files here.

As of 5:07pm EST, I have received these files;

Baltimore
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Denver
Green Bay
Houston
Indianapolis
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Miami
Minnesota
New England
New Jersey
New Orleans
San Diego
San Francisco
Seattle
St. Louis
Tampa Bay
Tennessee

If you have sent a file, and I have not received it, please resubmit it. Remember the address, enfl AT tredsoft.com.

Results to be posted later tonight.

[KODIAKBEAR]

http://www.irregardless-productions.com/3ricview.htm

I am trying to get the viewer to work without success here is what I did however I am not sure if I did step two correctly when I run the program I have no games to select from.

Can someone tell me where or from what zip file I am to copy the logos file from and where do I copy it too.

FOF2004 Utility: 3ric's Play-by-Play Viewer

This utility allows you to view a game log produced by FOF2k4 in a play-by-play format in real time.

To install:
1) Extract .zip file and run setup.exe
2) Copy the FOF4_logos folder found in the .zip file to the directory that you installed.

Instuctions:
1) Run FOF2k4Viewer
2) Select Game Log to view

to get the viewer to work without success, here is what I did:

[yabanci]

did you install in the default directory?

[KODIAKBEAR]

did you install in the default directory?


What Default directory, the instructions said nothing about a default directory?


Cliff
Bears GM

[Eaglesfan27]

I'm sending my file now, and I'm noticing it is only 2k. During FA the files were much bigger, and I'm submitting a contract renegotiation as well as putting several guys on the inactive list (as well as activating others), so I'm kind of concerned that the file is too small. Anyway, if you can let me know if there is any problem with it Tredwel, I would appreciate it.

[Pyser]

mine is 2k, too. i think thats the right size.

[Timmer]

Direct the viewer to your leagues folder, you'll find any and every game you want to watch located there..

Timmer

[KODIAKBEAR]

Direct the viewer to your leagues folder, you'll find any and every game you want to watch located there..


Timmer

I keep getting a runtime error 76 when I direct it to the universe folder.

I get a visitor logo file missing logos/gif and Home logo file missing logos/gif when I direct it to the league folder.

[thealmighty]

The default directory should have come up during install as program files/View, at least it did for me. When I open the Viewer, it automatically opens a list from FOF/Universe with all available games to choose from.

However, when I try to watch a game, ALL THE FONTS ARE BLACK so I can't see what is going on. I am getting the logo files missimg thing, too, btw, though the logo file is there in the directory tree and if I double click them, I see the helmet that is supposed to be used.

[KODIAKBEAR]

The default directory should have come up during install as program files/View, at least it did for me. When I open the Viewer, it automatically opens a list from FOF/Universe with all available games to choose from.

However, when I try to watch a game, ALL THE FONTS ARE BLACK so I can't see what is going on. I am getting the logo files missimg thing, too, btw, though the logo file is there in the directory tree and if I double click them, I see the helmet that is supposed to be used.


Ok now I am getting the same thing I see the discripition writting of my team, and I see nothing on the visitors, and I am not seeing either of the helmet logos, does anyone have any ideas.

[Taur]

I did not have any problems with this program what so ever. I also don't remember having to install any logos with it. Here is what your files should look like.

C:\Program Files\View

Your View File should contain:
St6unst.log
game.dat
FOF2k4Viewer.exe
fof_teams.col
fbfield.bmp
default.txt
<-FILE->FOF4_logos

Your FOF4_logos file contains 35 gif images. All 32 teams plus an AFC,NFC and NFL image.

Now, click on your FOF2k4Viewer.exe program.
I get a window that says "select game to view - version 1.2" The right part of the window has a listing of my computer files and highlighted is the universe file. The file above the Universe file is the Front office File, so I double click on the FOF file. That bring up a listing of all the files in the FOF folder, so I double click on the League folder. That shows me a listing of the game logs. I select/highlight 16: Game Log: Washington at Oakland, this should be the last one down, and click OK.

That opens up the game for me. If that does not work you may want to start a thread in the general discussion are about your viewer problems.

[yabanci]

make sure the default.txt file points to the "leagues" subdirectory of your FOF installation. Although it's been so long since I installed it that I can't remember anymore, it seems to me I ran into a problem because the default.txt file points to the default FOF installation and I installed FOF in a directory different than the default.

edit - p.s., Taur, if you change the default.txt to point to "leagues" instead of "universe" you don't have to manually change it every time.

[Taur]

- p.s., Taur, if you change the default.txt to point to "leagues" instead of "universe" you don't have to manually change it every time.

All I remember is the thing worked right out of the "box" for me. And, I don't know my head from a hole in the ground when it comes to the "Windows" OS.

So, if I had my FOF file somewhere else what would of happened? I opened the default.txt file and wondered what would of happened if I had installed my FOF program file say in a folder called games.


Now, Yabanci you are telling me to change my default.txt program

FORM: C:\Program Files\Solecismic Software\Front Office Football 2004\universe

TO: C:\Program Files\Solecismic Software\Front Office Football 2004\league

Correct?

This little viewer program has been worth it's weight in gold for the MP experience.

[yabanci]

All I remember is the thing worked right out of the "box" for me. And, I don't know my head from a hole in the ground when it comes to the "Windows" OS.

So, if I had my FOF file somewhere else what would of happened? I opened the default.txt file and wondered what would of happened if I had installed my FOF program file say in a folder called games.


Now, Yabanci you are telling me to change my default.txt program

FORM: C:\Program Files\Solecismic Software\Front Office Football 2004\universe

TO: C:\Program Files\Solecismic Software\Front Office Football 2004\league

Correct?

This little viewer program has been worth it's weight in gold for the MP experience.

correct. It worked out of the box for you because C:\Program Files\Solecismic Software\Front Office Football 2004\universe is the default FOF installation. I seem to remember that I had to make this change to make it work, because I have FOF installed somewhere else.

note: it should be "leagues," not "league." Changing it from universe to leagues is optional, of course. It will work whether you point it to universe or leagues.

[TredWel]

Preseason Week 3 results have been posted.

[Eaglesfan27]

Some pretty big injuries this week (I'm not posting specifics - in case anyone wants to be surprised)

[yabanci]

defensive ends are dropping like flies.

[Taur]

Some pretty big injuries this week (I'm not posting specifics - in case anyone wants to be surprised)
Eaglesfan, I hate you. Every time one of my players went down I naturally remembered your post

Get me the hell out of Atlanta. I had 5 players go down this week playing on that turf. Short term injuries only, but still some tense moments for me. I could not close the Viewer quick enough after the game so I could get the full doctors report.

[yabanci]

there's nothing worse than seeing "xxxx was injured on the play," except maybe when it's followed by a "this appears to be a serious injury."

[Eaglesfan27]

Eaglesfan, I hate you. Every time one of my players went down I naturally remembered your post

Get me the hell out of Atlanta. I had 5 players go down this week playing on that turf. Short term injuries only, but still some tense moments for me. I could not close the Viewer quick enough after the game so I could get the full doctors report.

:D

[KODIAKBEAR]

BBBD

BEARS BARGAIN BASEMENT DEALS

That’s right all you GM bargain shoppers three players can be had for just one 7th rounder, that’s right three vetran players for one 7th round pick. First come first serve!





1. LDT Marty Russ
2. WLB Joe Odom
3. RCB Jhonnie Van Pelt

PM/e-mail/ or just reply if you are interested

Cliff
Bears GM

[jeff061]

Freeney out for 12 weeks. Thats going to hurt.

[yabanci]

Has anybody had any non-rookie "booms" during training camp? For me it was TE O.J. Santiago. He was rated about 35/35 before the draft and was coming off a season in which he sufferred a fairly serious injury (missed 11 games). I nearly released him but instead decided to keep him around as my third-string tight end, because he was cheap and had decent run blocking skill. Right after the draft, however, he "boomed" and nearly doubled his overall ratings. He's now a top 10 tight end. He's 30 years-old, in his 8th year, and has average volatility (47), so this was completely unexpected. I'm wondering if there were others like him.

[TredWel]

A scant few hours before the deadline for Preseason Week 4. Still waiting on a few files:

Cincinnati
Minnesota
Oakland
Pittsburgh
Washington

[-Mojo Jojo-]

Doh, almost forgot to send my file. You should have it now...

[yabanci]

I got my file in. I was busy all day sewing up some more voodoo dolls of Denver players. The ones I made last week seemed to work pretty well.

[Eaglesfan27]

I got my file in. I was busy all day sewing up some more voodoo dolls of Denver players. The ones I made last week seemed to work pretty well.

:D

[Taur]

I got my file in. I was busy all day sewing up some more voodoo dolls of Denver players. The ones I made last week seemed to work pretty well.
Good luck trying to figure out who will be taking the field this week. I have a couple of FA bids in, so I have no idea who is going to take the field myself. :rolleyes:

[TredWel]

Preseason Week 4 has been simmed.

[yabanci]

hmmm, the new games aren't showing up in the viewer for me.

[yabanci]

the new zip file is dated 3/28 at 8:59 pm, but the most recent file inside the zip is 3/28 at 12:55 am.

[Timmer]

This file looks like the same one as last night? Maybe it hasn't been updated on the web site as of yet??

[TredWel]

I uploaded the file to the wrong directory. Try it now.

[yabanci]

works now.

[thealmighty]

Is it just me, or do the file transfer rates resemble dial-up, even with dsl?

[Pyser]

lookout for us in the nfc west.....as a division, we are a collective 1-11.

[Eaglesfan27]

Is it just me, or do the file transfer rates resemble dial-up, even with dsl?

My file transfer rate is excellent with a cable modem. I downloaded the file in under 3 seconds.

[SplitPersonality1]

The Texans are 3-0 preseason. Watch out world, here we come!

We were 3-1 preseason last year and began the real thing by posting a 1-6 record...sigh

[yabanci]

My file transfer rate is excellent with a cable modem. I downloaded the file in under 3 seconds.

same here.

[Gallifrey]

Here too.

[yabanci]

you would think heaven would have a faster transfer rate.

[KODIAKBEAR]

How many times can you Franchise a player, and if you don't sign him to a contract by the next year, can you franchise him again?


Cliff
Bears

[yabanci]

you can keep franchising one player year after year.

[jeff061]

Franchise one player a year, any player, as many times as you want. You could franchise 1 player for his whole career if you wish, just don't expect him to be willing to sign a long term contract after a couple tags are slapped on him.

[Nwobhm]

in previous versions, players never want to sign a long term deal with me even after only 1 year as my franchise player. Is it that cut and dry in this version, or will players be a little bit more flexible?

[Gallifrey]

I have had it go both ways. Usually, I can get a loyal guy to sign after the Franchise Tag has been used on him.

[TredWel]

Less than an hour until sim time, and I'm still waiting on the following teams:

Carolina
Cincinnati
New England
New York
Pittsburgh
Washington

[Coop]

I'm not sending one in. FYI. Don't have access to the game at the moment.

[TredWel]

Preseason Week 5 has been simmed. File's been uploaded to the proper place.

[Nwobhm]

Reminder to everyone to get their rosters down to the 53 man limit

[KODIAKBEAR]

Did we ever decide to do the Monday Night Games or what?


Cliff
Bears GM

[Pyser]

opening day, baby!

and i guess we get our forum back at midnight?

[thealmighty]

Good Luck, everyone.

TredWel, I hope you got my file last night, cuz I will be out past midnight at a poker game and there is no list available.

[Nwobhm]

The Monday Nighter should be KC at OAK... superbowl champs open at home.

[Pyser]

its too late now, but next year i think we should have a stage in between then last preseason game and the first regular season game, to look over who has been cut. i think there will be a lot of moves in the first week with each team cutting 7 players, and i know i for one would be scared to touch any of them because, should i sign one, the game will automatically re-order my depth charts and all that. just a thought.

[yabanci]

I had thought about that too, Pyser. I wasn't sure if it was possible to run a "cut" stage before we started out the first week of games. If so, it's a good idea.

[Taur]

With under an hour to go has there been a list posted yet of the teams that have not submitted a file?

And, wouldn't that take 2 stage files Pyser? The first stage file would be to get your team down to 53 players. The second stage file would then be to pickup those players. So, you would have a stage file for Preeseason week 5, then a stage file to get down to 53, then another stage file to pickup those players who were just released, finally followed by the stage file for game 1.

[TredWel]

Just got back in.

Just waiting on one more file:
Oakland

[yabanci]

yikes. Does this mean I should start gameplanning and stop praying for the gods to curse KC and Denver?

[Pyser]

With under an hour to go has there been a list posted yet of the teams that have not submitted a file?

And, wouldn't that take 2 stage files Pyser? The first stage file would be to get your team down to 53 players. The second stage file would then be to pickup those players. So, you would have a stage file for Preeseason week 5, then a stage file to get down to 53, then another stage file to pickup those players who were just released, finally followed by the stage file for game 1.

um, yeah, i guess so...and i cant think of a way to streamline that, either.

i was just thinking out loud. i guess we can try it next year if things go crazy this year. or, this could just be a case of me overthinking.

[yabanci]

My file's in. Good luck everybody!!!

[Taur]

opening day, baby!

and i guess we get our forum back at midnight?
Is that East coast or West coast? Maybe some crazy time zone that so many Sites seem to use GMT?

Actually, I have always been a little dissapointed in the "Total number if user online" record. I believe it was 19.....That always seemed to me to be a little low. Maybe we can set a new record at 12:01AM :D

[TredWel]

Week 1's sim is up, and I'd expect the board to be back shortly as well.

Edit: I think that the server is on CST, so the board should be back up around 1:00 EST.

[jeff061]

I'm such a sucky gameplanner :). Need to work on that.

[B & B]

Its knives out in Cleveland.
You just cant expect Modell and company to roll into C-town and be 5 point favorites.

Stover was nice enough to shank a late FG, giving us a 23-20 win.
Couch was yet again, Couch.

[Qwikshot]

I got to work on a gameplan with my offensive coordinator...he's going to be sweating bullets next week...

anytime randy moss is only targeted for 4 passes, you gotta be angry.

cheers to chicago for the win...but I'm royally pissed.

[Nwobhm]

A nice 31-15 beating to open the season.. although i felt it coming with MLB keith brooking out of action.

[SplitPersonality1]

board is back up

[SplitPersonality1]

Oh good grief.

Texans lead 16-10 going into the fourth quarter.
Fumble return for td
Fumble return for td (not a mistake, Indy did it twice)
Field goal
TD pass from Tom Brady

Texans lose 34-16. Grrrrr :mad:

Unreal, we fumble the first three drives in the fourth.

[yabanci]

I'm such a sucky gameplanner :). Need to work on that.

At least you force fumbles well... :)

[jeff061]

No kidding, was watching it in the viewer, game was giving me a heart attack. Til lightning struck 3 times in the 4th quarter.

btw, that was a 91yard td from brady after the 2 fumbles :).

[SplitPersonality1]

No kidding, was watching it in the viewer, game was giving me a heart attack. Til lightning struck 3 times in the 4th quarter.

btw, that was a 91yard td from brady after the 2 fumbles :).

Bite me. :)