Freezing issues after the new patch (Exhibition, Franchise and RTTS)

[Bobhead]

Re: Freezing issues after the new patch (Exhibition, Franchise and RTTS)

So let me get this straight.

I have not downloaded the patch. In my current Yankees franchise I am on the 29th of April, which means I am 2 days away from May. If I were to play/simulate those 2 days to get to May 1st, and then download the patch, I would be good to go as long as I didn't go into the April schedule or look at a box score from April? Would I experience freezing the following year in April? I just have so many question!

You're correct, and I believe there would be no freezing the following April. I believe once the offseason starts, the game "forgets" all the specific data from games you played, and just combines it into lump sum data for the entire season - you no longer have access to box scores or any of that stuff, so there's nothing that would cause future problems. I hope that makes any sense.

[adayinthelife]

Majin - I'd say you're in the clear then.

And yeah new files are safe.

Just remember that if you transfer the file to your Vita (which has no patch), then transfer back, it's the equivalent of having started your file before the patch. In other words, do not transfer files between the Vita and PS3, or else you risk being exposed to the freeze bug. This would only apply from now until a Vita patch is released.

Ok, so we are unable to transfer save files between the PS3 and Vita unless we download the patch then?

My plan was to just not download the patch at all, but if this is the case this is very upsetting. My primary motivation for getting a Vita was for the cross platform saves with The Show. This featuring currently being more or less eliminated (if that's the case, I haven't had a chance to try the cloud sans patch yet), leaves me with a $250 paper weight at the moment.

I'm not trying to be a whiner here, but even those staunchly defending this game at every turn must see that this really is a major, major issue.

[yanks22009]

Re: Freezing issues after the new patch (Exhibition, Franchise and RTTS)

You're correct, and I believe there would be no freezing the following April. I believe once the offseason starts, the game "forgets" all the specific data from games you played, and just combines it into lump sum data for the entire season - you no longer have access to box scores or any of that stuff, so there's nothing that would cause future problems. I hope that makes any sense.

Thank you sir. One last question. I just got to May and I made 2 saves just in case something went wrong. Lets say in one of my saves I accidentally went into April after I had downloaded the patch. If I opened the other back-up save would that one still be fine?

[Bobhead]

Re: Freezing issues after the new patch (Exhibition, Franchise and RTTS)

Ok, so we are unable to transfer save files between the PS3 and Vita unless we download the patch then?

My plan was to just not download the patch at all, but if this is the case this is very upsetting. My primary motivation for getting a Vita was for the cross platform saves with The Show. This featuring currently being more or less eliminated (if that's the case, I haven't had a chance to try the cloud sans patch yet), leaves me with a $250 paper weight at the moment.

I'm not trying to be a whiner here, but even those staunchly defending this game at every turn must see that this really is a major, major issue.

You CAN transfer files, but doing so means your franchise may or may not freeze if you are still in the month of April. See the first post of the thread and everything should make sense.

Theres nothing stopping you from transferring files though.

[mjsthebest]

Sorry if this has been asked. What if we technically started our franchise pre patch but have yet to play/simulate any games yet during regular season (only simulated thru spring training). I have been working on setting up my lineups and rotations before I start actually playing.

[Bobhead]

Re: Freezing issues after the new patch (Exhibition, Franchise and RTTS)

Thank you sir. One last question. I just got to May and I made 2 saves just in case something went wrong. Lets say in one of my saves I accidentally went into April after I had downloaded the patch. If I opened the other back-up save would that one still be fine?

Correct, the corruption only happens in the specific file, your actual disc data, other game files, and option files are unaffected.

Sorry if this has been asked. What if we technically started our franchise pre patch but have yet to play/simulate any games yet during regular season (only simulated thru spring training). I have been working on setting up my lineu

You should have nothing to worry about then, as long as you don't load that file on your PS Vita between now and whenever the Vita Patch comes out.

[BIG CAROLINA]

Re: Freezing issues after the new patch (Franchise and RTTS)

Where did it freeze: Online OS League Games

When did it freeze: 2 times, both times it happened when my team (Angels) were up to bat.

1st game I was the home team and we got through 4 Detroit batters with no freeze. Then I come to bat with my leadoff hitter, get a hit and the game freezes. League game 2 of the series is on hold until commish restarts so we go on to game 3.

2nd game (game 3 of the series), we are now in Detroit. 1st inning lead off hitter gets a hit, LF fields the balls to throw to the cut-off man and bam, frozen again.

Edit: 1st game was a day game, second game was a night/overcast game

I know this issue is in the minority in this thread but this is not just an offline issue. This same exact scenario just happend again today.

[jseward92]

Re: Freezing issues after the new patch (Exhibition, Franchise and RTTS)

My franchise was in April when i downloaded the patch and everything is fine i can go to all the schedules and box scores

[mjsthebest]

Re: Freezing issues after the new patch (Exhibition, Franchise and RTTS)

Correct, the corruption only happens in the specific file, your actual disc data, other game files, and option files are unaffected.



You should have nothing to worry about then, as long as you don't load that file on your PS Vita between now and whenever the Vita Patch comes out.

Ok last question. If I choose to restart my franchise will saves between vita and ps3 be safe?

[adayinthelife]

You CAN transfer files, but doing so means your franchise may or may not freeze if you are still in the month of April. See the first post of the thread and everything should make sense.

Theres nothing stopping you from transferring files though.

But even if I am past the month of April, I will encounter problems using the cross platform features, as there has been no patch on the Vita?

I understand that is still POSSIBLE to transfer the save files, but if it fubars my franchise then it's not exactly a realistic option anymore.

Also, I just tested and it is in fact not possible to use the cloud without patching.

Either I'm missing something, or this is pretty ridiculous for those users who make use of both versions of the game.

[Bobhead]

Re: Freezing issues after the new patch (Exhibition, Franchise and RTTS)

Ok last question. If I choose to restart my franchise will saves between vita and ps3 be safe?

See the post right below yours, the one I'm quoting next...

But even if I am past the month of April, I will encounter problems using the cross platform features, as there has been no patch on the Vita?

You'll still be able to play your franchise if you are past April, just don't look at APril schedules or box scores and it should be fine. I recommend you save a second file and test it first, but I think you'll be fine. All of this corruption stuff only pertains to April games, and only hangs the game when it tries to load said corrupted data.

[Brandwin]

So I started an RTTS and I'm a month in, I'll probably run into the freeze issue?
Or is it only if I save in Vita too?

Are they going to refund money bought for training points? I bought some to up my fielding and speed.

[T_O_p12]

Re: Freezing issues after the new patch (Exhibition, Franchise and RTTS)

Well this is pretty annoying. Started a new franchise after patch to avoid freezing issue and was at the schedule screen and accidentally hit R2 and it switched teams and then froze. How about a fix SCEA?

[hatfield57]

Quick question, I started a franchise with the jays before the patch, downloaded the patch, I'm still in April and have a series coming up (in April) against Seattle. Will this mess up my franchise? Thanks.

[AUTiger1]

Re: Freezing issues after the new patch (Exhibition, Franchise and RTTS)

Ok guys. I finally have an a pretty definite answer to the freezing problem. I played last night and it was just fine but I had not tried too look at a boxscore. I looked at the boxscore for the Astros and everything was just fine. But then when I looked at the boxscore for the Mariners is when the game froze.

So do not look at the boxscores in the month of April for the Mariners or Athletics and you should be fine. Looking at boxscores for other teams for the month of April is fine. Just don't do it for the Mariners or Athletics and if you happened to play a game against the Mariners or Athletics then don't look at the boxscores in the month of April for that team either.

EDIT: Just did a test franchise with the Athletics. Simmed the first week of the season. No problems. Looked at the boxscores. No problems.