Digital Diamond Baseball V11 news & patch notes

This patch fixes an issue with pitching stats when importing a previously played game. Shutdown Steam and DDBB and then restart Steam to get the patch.

This patch fixes a bug that was preventing the "REST" field from being displayed on StatisPro Advanced Pitcher Cards. Shutdown DDBB and Steam and then restart Steam to get the update.

Fixed a bug that can cause an imported Statis Pro Advanced card to go blank when the player is moved to a different team. Shutdown Steam and Digital Diamond Baseball and then restart Steam to get the update. The version number will remain at V11.2.9.

This patch fixes an issue with with the prompt that asks a user if they want to attempt tagging up on a fly ball (this happens when playing with the traditional game engine). On certain tag-up situations the prompt appears more than once and the play is never completed. Apologies for three patches in a row! It would have been better to release them all in one patch, but I was not sure about what I could get done before I hit the road for the holidays. Shutdown DDBB and Steam and then restart Steam to get the update.

This patch fixes issues when deleting one or more played games from the schedule. With these fixes it is now possible to delete one or more games and have the associated stats, W/L records, etc., removed as well. This allows users to "undo" a completed game by deleting it on the Schedule Editor and then adding it back to be replayed. Shutdown DDBB and Steam, and then restart Steam to get the update. Play Ball! Mark

This patch contains the following bug fixes:

• Fixed an issue with the SQZA command that resulted in the omission of a hit in the linescore.
• Fixed an issue with the computer manager attempting a sacrifice bunt in incorrect game situations.
• Fixed an issue with the calculation of SLG% in some reports.
• Fixed an issue with auto calibration, and the default extra base chance, when no league average is provided for one or more leagues.

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A minor patch has been released that addresses the following items:

• Corrected a PBP issue on a fielder's choice (G23, G23, G24, G26) with a base runner safe on the throw.
• Fixed a bug with the pickoff/error command assigning the error to the wrong fielder.
• Improved the "unearned run logic" that handles re-categorizing unearned runs based on what happens in the inning after an error.

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Fixed a bug with the lineup substitution code where the CM creates a non-DH lineup with the pitcher also playing in the field. The version number will remain at 11.2.9 after the update. Shutdown DDBB and Steam and then restart Steam to get the update.

This patch fixes a bug related to the assigning of pitcher holds. The version number will remain the same (11.2.9) after the update. Shutdown Digital Diamond Baseball and Steam, and then restart Steam to get the update.

This update contains the following bug fixes and enhancements: The title bar of the application now contains the complete path to the DigitalDiamondDataFilesV11 folder. This will make it much easier for new users to find the DigitalDiamondDataFilesV11 folder on their computer. Updated the code that handles extra base chances and updated the Board Game Companion charts to support these changes. Users are encouraged to update their game charts. For more information follow this link. Updated the 2023 pitch ratios in preparation for the "2023 Early Release" season library, which will be released soon. Fixed an issues that caused fast play to take longer as it proceeds through the season. For some seasons this caused the full season fast play to end up taking a very long time to complete. This fix will result in a "library optimization" to take place the first time you run the game after the update to 11.2.9. This can take several minutes depending on how many libraries you have installed. You can follow the process by watching the Status Bar at the bottom of the window. Added a new command (SQZG) that allows you to bunt with runners on first and third. Here are the details: "SQZG: Unsuccessful squeeze. Batter bunts up the third base line and the runner on third has to hold. The third baseman throws to the second baseman covering first for the out. The runner on first is safe at second." The ratings import process has received an upgrade that includes bug fixes and improvements. I will be gradually updating the ratings in libraries starting with the "2023 Early Release" and working my way backwards in time. For more information follow this link. Fixed a bug with the logic that assigns Holds to pitchers. Specifically, Holds were incorrectly assigned to pitchers who entered an inning with the lead, blew the lead and were not taken out during the inning, and then his team took the lead again in the next half inning. Play Ball!

This patch contains the following bug fixes:

• Fixed a bug with the New Transaction dialog box not always recognizing the type of transaction being created.
• Fixed a bug with a walk-off triple resulting in the batter scoring without any explanation why they were able to advance on the play.
• Fixed a bug when filtering for catchers on the View/Browse Players Page. Only catchers with a range of 3 (e.g. "C") were shown. Catchers with other range ratings "e.g., C(2)" were are not displaying.

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This patch contains two bug fixes. The first fixes an issue with the wild pitch and passed ball commands when a runner gets thrown out advancing on the play. The second fixes a freeze that sometimes happens on MacOS during a game when sound is enabled. Shutdown DDBB and Steam, and then restart Steam to get the update. Play Ball!

This minor patch contains some performance improvements and fixes a bug with the extended boxscore editor when editing runs given up by the pitcher. Shut down Digital Diamond Baseball and Steam and then restart Steam to get the update. Play Ball!

Version 11.2.5 contains the following updates:

• Created a new board game command that allows you to enter an infield throwing error on a ground ball. For example, ET46 results in the second baseman fielding a ground ball and commiting an error on the throw to short. You can control base runner advancement on the error using the usual R0N, R1N, R2N, R3N. This new command is in the Board Game Companion Guide.
• Created a new board game command that allows you to enter an infield throwing error on an attempted groundout double play. The command requires a runner on first. The fielder's choice out takes place at second, and the error takes place on the relay throw to first. For example, FCET4 results in a ground ball to second. The second baseman throws to short for the fielder’s choice. The shortstop throws wild attempting to get the batter at first. You can control base runner advancement on the error using the usual R0N, R1N, R2N, R3N. This new command is in the Board Game Companion Guide.
• Updated the line out to the infield command to allow a throwing error when attempting to double off a player on base. For example, L6ET results in a line out to the shortstop who attempts to double up the lead runner but throws wild. You can control base runner advancement on the error using the usual R0N, R1N, R2N, R3N. This new command is in the Board Game Companion Guide.
• Updated the charts to include the use of all three of these new/updated commands. You will have to reset the board game companion portion of the charts using the Chart Editor. From the Chart Editor you can select Board Game Companion Commands for the Chart Group and then click on the red "Reset All Commands" button. If you have made your own changes to the board game companion portion of the charts some of your changes will be overwritten. Specifically, the rare play and error sections of the charts will change when you update. If you have made any changes to the rare play commands or error commands, you will want to make a note of your changes so you can enter them back into the charts after you reset.
• Added a new feature that is useful when a player appears in a library multiple times based on stats from different seasons. For example, Hank Aaron appears on one team using his '57 season and on a different team using his '63 season. There is now an option in the Advanced Misc Options Group that adds the player's two-digit Year/LgAve to the end of the last name for all players in the library (e.g., Aaron-57, Aaron-63). This does not permenantly change the last name and will not interfere with the display of player pictures.
• Added OBR to the batter's auto generated Statis Pro in-game notes. The player's OBR is now displayed in the notes for batters.
• Improved the algorithm used to calculate relief pitcher usage.
• Fixed a bug with the calculation of walks on Statis Pro Basic batter/pitcher cards.
• Minor correction to the playoff specific "at bat" play by play.
• Fixed an issue with the "wins by month" visualization report.
• Fixed a play by play issue with ground ball triple plays.

Thanks to all for the excellent feedback you provide. It helps make the game better!

The following fixes are included in this release:

• Fixed a bug with the PA and IP requirements for players to appear on the leader board. The bug happened only when some teams in the library were not on the schedule.
• Added a player's year to the player popup and the team roster report. This is helpful when a player is in a library more than once (playing in different seasons).
• Added a column to the team roster report for player active status. This allows the user to sort and filter by roster active status.
• Fixed a bug that prevented end of game play by play and sound when the game ended on a wild pitch or passed ball.
• When the batter is safe on a dropped third strike, the DROPK command now assigns a wild pitch to the pitcher. If you add PB to the command, a passed ball will be assigned to the catcher instead. In either case, no errors are assigned and any runs scored are unearned.
• Fixed a typo in the Player Editor.

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This release consists of the following bug fixes:

• Fixed an issue that prevented simulated BF vsLHB and vsRHB from getting recorded properly for pitchers.
• Fixed the digital Statis Pro Advanced cards so that the "pitch" result is displayed in a bold green font, just like it appears on the physical cards.
• Added a missing play by play call for infield singles that take place on a line drive to an infielder (e.g., "1B LD HARD F1").
• The list of purchased digital Statis Pro Advanced import files that appear when importing cards is now sorted so that it is easier to find the file you are looking for.
• Fixed a typo the Manager Profile page.

Another update is scheduled for late next week. Play Ball!

This patch fixes the following two bugs:

Corrected an issue that prevented holds from getting recorded when a pitcher enters the game in Board Game Companion mode.

Corrected a bug that prevented the user from importing exported games. Play Ball!

This released contains a minor patch to fix the update of pitcher's BF split stats. The fix will take place when you first run DDBB. If you have a lot of libraries installed it may take a few minutes to finish. You can follow the progress of the fix by watching the status bar at the bottom of the DDBB window. The version will remain at V11.2.1 when the update is complete.

Please check out the following community forum post for details about this update: https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/thedigitaldiamondbaseballdugout/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=3501 Play Ball!

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This release contains an update to the game sounds and the dice rolling feature. These changes were needed to correct a freeze that occurred during games, especially on macOS. As part of this release, a dice roll now consists of revealing each dice one at a time (instead of multiple complete dice rolls). Once the third dice is revealed, the outcome is highlighted in the combined card. In addition, the internal method used to play game sounds has been updated. This release also contains the following bug fixes and enhancements:

• The dice roll popup now has a different background color when the roll is not for a "swing".
• The rare dice color is now only used on a "swing".
• Fixed a formatting issue with the bunt chance that is displayed next to the batter.
• When importing a schedule using the simple schedule format, you can now include the number of innings. The innings should be specified after the Day/Night column.
• When exiting a game and asked if you want to save the game, a second "are you sure" dialog is displayed if the user selects No. In addition, the Yes button is now highlighted in blue.

The next update (11.2.0) will be entirely a "bug fix release" (no new features) and will be released in ~2 weeks. Play Ball!

This version contains the following enhancements and bug fixes:

• Support for Statis Pro Advanced: Starting in Version 11.1.8 users can purchase digital Statis Pro Advanced cards and import them into Digital Diamond Baseball. The digital cards work just like the Statis Pro Basic cards that are included as part of Version 11. I am really excited about this new feature. Statis Pro Advanced is an amazing Baseball Card and Dice game! A huge improvement of the basic version. Details can be found in the following Video: https://youtu.be/12nPpkaTavo
• Added better error messages when importing players from another library.
• Added the BBRefID, RetroID, and Year next to player names when the user is drafting.
• The Board Game Companion now recognizes that the R2H is not required in the command G23R3HR2H because the runner on third will hold. This allows the user to omit the R2H if they want.
• Fixed a bug that resulted in an "infield hit and error" play with play by play that does not acknowledge the error.
• Fixed a bug with the PICKC command (pickoff by the catcher).
• Fixed a "Null Pointer Error" with this command 3B F9 RELAY4 R0X1 when there is a runner on first.

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Minor patch that contains play by play corrections and a bug fix related to importing custom fielding data.

This update contains the following bug fixes:

• Fixed a bug with the distribution of soft/med/hard ground outs.
• Fixed a bug with the export of play by play sets.
• Fixed a bug with the import of fielding stats when importing real-time stats from Baseball Reference. The fix will take place automatically the next time you complete a week of games for the 2023 season and import the current stats.

Please follow this link to see what is new in this release.

• Added an option that will append the BGC command, and the column used to determine the command, to the play by play calls. The option is available in the Basic In Game Options.
• Added a new feature that allows the user to have multiple chart files and switch between them or share them with other users. See the V11 Additions section of the User Guide for details.
• Completed a few minor updates to the Game Engine Command Charts. If you have not customized your charts you should click on the red "Reset All Commands" button located on the Board Game Companion section of the charts. If you have customized your charts you should continue to use your personalized charts.
• Updated the User Guide with instructions on how to import custom ratings. See the Quick Tip - Custom Ratings section for details.
• Added error checking and error messages for the custom ratings import feature.
• Fixed missing split stats for LAN and TOR pitchers in the 1980 library. You can reinstall the library to get the fix. If you have already started a replay with 1980, you can add the splits to your current library by setting the pitching stats to zero for the pitchers on LAN and TOR and then importing the 1980 LAN and TOR teams using the Lahman import feature. Be sure to check Include Splits and Update Only when you do the import.
• Added improvements to the formatting of the play by play calls.
• Several play by play fixes for some double plays.
• Improved the filtering feature in the Charts Editor.
• Fixed a bug that awarded two assists to the fielder on some hit/error plays.

As always, thanks for the great feedback. Play Ball!

The following enhancements and bug fixed are included in this release:

• Fixed an issue with Statis Pro Pitcher cards sometimes missing 88 in the outs section.
• Several play by play call fixes.
• Increased the font used in the event probability charts shown during the game.
• Fix a bug that prevented an outfielder from getting an assist when throwing out the batter taking an extra base on a hit.
• The View Players and Make Roster Moves Page now uses a fixed header in the table so you can see the column headers when scrolling through players.
• Fixed a bug with the custom CSV import when not using Baseball Reference Fielding import files.
• Minor change to the pitcher headings used in boxscores.
• Updated the Retrosheet Game Logs from 1940 and earlier.
• Additional fixes to walk off wins that produce more runs that are needed to win the game.
• Fixed a bug with the simple custom ratings import feature available in the Player Editor. This feature allows users to import custom ratings that they calculated on their own.

This patch contains a fix for an occasional error that takes place during fast play. Shutdown DDBB and Steam, and then restart Steam to get the patch.