NEW FEATURES AND SCREENSHOTS

 

 1) VISTA SUPPORT

We are working hard to add support to Version 12 for Microsoft's new Vista Operating System. Since we are releasing our game before the release of the Home Editions of Microsoft Vista we will require more time to finalize Vista support and to completely test it.  We do not plan to make Vista support available until we are comfortable that our game has been fully tested.

 

Please continue checking our website for more details.  When Vista support becomes available you will be able to download it from our website.

 

 2) NEW INTERFACE

Version 12 will feature an exciting new user interface. As this code is tightly tied to the Vista support, we will be releasing this at the same time that we release the Vista supported version. 

 

In order to complete the development of this product we are also are relying on another software company to deliver the final Vista-compatible release of their software to us.  This software enables us to create the graphical screens the new V12 interface will feature.

 

Because we are relying on companies outside of our own for the release of the new V12 interface we have taken steps to allow you to start playing immediately.  We are distributing a Version 12 copy of the old-style program on the CD-ROM so that you can start playing your leagues immediately. 

 

Strat-O-Matic realizes that this situation could significantly delay the release of the new V12 interface.  However, please be assured that “burning the midnight oil” will be a fact of life for the company until V12 is properly finished. It is in the best interest of both company and customer to release this product expediently.  When we are ready to release it we will announce the requirements.  Here are some sample screenshots of the new interface:

 

  • League Manager Screen

 

 

  • Game Preferences Dialog

 

 

  • Game Screen

 

 

 3) NEW SEASONS

Support for the new 2006, 1971 (Deluxe Super-Advanced), 1887, 1889 and 1895 seasons has been added.

 

 4) NEW BALLPARK PHOTOS

  • 16 New ballparks pictures for Chicago-AL(day and night), Cincy(day and night), Houston(day and night), Los Angeles-AL(day), Los Angeles-NL(night), Milwaukee(day and night), Pittsburgh(day and night), St. Louis(day and night), Texas(day and night).
  • 25 new ballpark entry pictures!  Atlanta(2), Chicago-AL(3), Chicago-NL(2), Cincy(2), Florida(1), Los Angeles-AL(2), Los Angeles-NL(1), Milwaukee(2), Minnesota(2), Philadelphia(1), Pittsburgh(3), St. Louis(4).

 

 5) ROSTER IMPROVEMENTS AND CORRECTIONS

  • 1894U NL: Adds lineup file, Improves transaction file, Minor roster edits. 
  • 1911U AL + NL: Minor name corrections. 
  • 1930U AL + NL: Minor name corrections, Minor AP edits. 
  • 1934U NL: Minor name correction. 
  • 1941U AL + NL: Improved AP. 
  • 1950U AL: Minor stat edits. 
  • 1955U AL + NL: Adds AP, Corrects stat line. 
  • 1959U AL + NL: SAdv extra players, Improved Pitchers' hitting, Improved PBP, Improved Starter schedule, Minor stat corrections. 
  • 1961U AL + NL: Adds Pitchers' Holds, Improved PBP, Minor name corrections, SLN code fixed. 
  • 1962U AL + NL: Adds Pitchers' Holds, Improved PBP, Minor name corrections.
  • 1967U AL + NL: SAdv extra players, Improved Pitchers' hitting, Error Ratings corrected. 
  • 1968U AL + NL: Adds Pitchers' Holds, Improved PBP, Minor name corrections. 
  • 1969U AL + NL: Improved PBP, Minor name corrections, Error Ratings corrected. 
  • 1970U AL + NL: Adds Pitchers' Holds, Improved Pitchers' hitting, Improved Pitchers' fielding rating, Minor name corrections, Error Ratings corrected, Edited AP files, Improved Starter schedule. 
  • 1973U AL + NL: Adds Pitchers' Holds, Improved Pitchers' fielding rating, Minor name corrections, Edited AP files, Improved Starter schedule. 
  • 1977U AL + NL: Adds Pitchers' Holds, Improved Pitchers' hitting, Improved Pitchers' fielding rating, Improved PBP, Improved Starter schedule, Minor name corrections, Error Ratings corrected. 
  • 1978U AL + NL: SAdv extra players, Improved PBP, Minor name corrections, Minor stat corrections. 
  • 1979U AL + NL: Improved Pitchers' hitting, Improved Pitchers' fielding rating, Improved PBP,  Improved Starter schedule, Minor name corrections, Error Ratings corrected, Edited AP files. 
  • 1982U NL: Adds Pitchers' Holds, Minor name correction, Error Ratings corrected. 
  • 1985U AL + NL:SAdv extra players, Adds Pitchers' Holds, E ratings upgraded to SAdv, Improved PBP, Corrects PIN W/L record. 
  • 1986U AL + NL: SAdv extra players, Adds Pitchers' Holds, E ratings upgraded to SAdv, Improved PBP. 
  • 1988U AL + NL: SAdv extra players, Adds Pitchers' Holds, E ratings upgraded to SAdv, Improved AP, Improved PBP. 
  • 1991U AL + NL: SAdv extra players, Corrected stat lines, Corrected lup, Minor name corrections.

 

 6) PLAY-BY-PLAY IMPROVEMENTS

- The nickname file has been expanded yet again by our nickname guru Ren Petrie -- there are over 1,000 new player specific play-by-plays!

- All 30 teams files edited and updated for 2006 season.  Note: this requires the purchase of the optional team specific play-by-play disk.

 

 7) BUGS FIXED

- Board Game Breakdowns - the ballpark homeruns and single data had some bugs.

 

Note: As with previous versions, most of this year's new features will not be available in Netplay due to technical restrictions.