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{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|April 25, 2000}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|April 25, 2000}} | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Continuous turn-based }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Cinematic camera }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select, Direct control}} |
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Sports }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Sports }} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | Baseball }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | Baseball }} | ||
− | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Cartoon, Digitized }} | |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Contemporary, North America }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Backyard Baseball, Backyard Sports }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Backyard Baseball }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
{{++}} Can be played on [[ScummVM]].<ref name="scummvm"/> | {{++}} Can be played on [[ScummVM]].<ref name="scummvm"/> | ||
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} Humongous Sports Online services have been shut down; see [[#Backyard Sports Online|below]]. |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | If fully installed, the game does not require the CD to play. | | Windows, Mac OS}} | + | {{Availability/row|Retail||DRM-free|If fully installed, the game does not require the CD to play.||Windows, Mac OS}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} A demo is available from [ | + | {{ii}} A demo is available from [https://scummvm.org/demos#he ScummVM]. |
{{ii}} This game is not available digitally. Evergreen has gone on record saying it likely will never have one, due to rights issues regarding retired pro players.{{cn|date=2019-09-21}} | {{ii}} This game is not available digitally. Evergreen has gone on record saying it likely will never have one, due to rights issues regarding retired pro players.{{cn|date=2019-09-21}} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/2869-baseball2001patch/ Unofficial Patch]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Fixes the Pink Maria Luna boost bug so that it works on all defensive positions and fixes the screen resolution bug caused by modern Windows NT systems, respectively. | ||
+ | {{ii}} This is not the official update patch, that one which is obtainable via online play is long-lost. | ||
+ | Extract to {{folder|{{p|game}}}}, replacing the original {{file|.exe}} and {{file|.(b)}} files. | ||
+ | |||
===[http://backyardsports.online Backyard Sports Online]=== | ===[http://backyardsports.online Backyard Sports Online]=== | ||
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Requires ScummVM 2.8.0 or later for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and Raspberry Pi. |
− | {{--}} | + | {{--}} One of the features may be unavailable (e.g. coach's statistics, news, and polls) in the new servers. |
===Disable Online Functionality=== | ===Disable Online Functionality=== | ||
{{ii}} This will disable most discontinued online functionalities for the original interpreter, in that case if not using ScummVM. | {{ii}} This will disable most discontinued online functionalities for the original interpreter, in that case if not using ScummVM. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete unneeded files|fix= | + | {{++}} Removes the DirectPlay legacy component requirement if running on Windows 10 or later. |
− | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete unneeded files|fix=Delete {{file|baseball 2001.u32}}, {{file|baseball 2001.x32}}, {{file|udpping.dll}}, {{file|BYMAIA.DLL}}, {{file|ROVER.DLL}}, {{file|UPGRADE.DLL}}, {{file|patchw32.dll}}, {{file|RESTART.EXE}}, {{file|baseball2001.esk}}, and {{file|baseball2001.mmz}}. | |
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|C:\hegames.ini}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|C:\Windows\hegames.ini}} |
{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/config|Mac OS|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
|widescreen resolution = false | |widescreen resolution = false | ||
− | |widescreen resolution notes= Game runs at 640x480. | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Game runs at 640x480. {{key|Shift}}+{{key|F7}} (The "Expand Screen" option puts the window size to a doubled 1280x960) |
|multimonitor = false | |multimonitor = false | ||
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
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|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
− | |windowed notes = Press {{Key|Space}}, select "Options", then check "Display in Window", then click OK or press {{key|Shift}}+{{key|F5}} to toggle (otherwise {{key|Alt}}+{{key|Enter}} in that case using ScummVM).<br/>{{--}}On modern operating systems, game launches and adjusts the display to 640x480, with the game running at fullscreen. It does not recognize the "Display in Window" option correctly. | + | |windowed notes = Press {{Key|Space}}, select "Options", then check "Display in Window", then click OK or press {{key|Shift}}+{{key|F5}} to toggle (otherwise {{key|Alt}}+{{key|Enter}} in that case using ScummVM).<br/>{{--}}On modern operating systems, game launches and adjusts the display to 640x480, with the game running at fullscreen. It does not recognize the "Display in Window" option correctly. To prevent the game from changing the screen resolution on startup, please refer to [[#Unofficial Patch|this patch]]. |
|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = limited |
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = When window is in double size. Appears to be mixed/hybrid. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
|other controllers = true | |other controllers = true | ||
− | |other controllers notes = | + | |other controllers notes = |
|other button prompts = false | |other button prompts = false | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = false | |controller hotplug = false | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
|lan play notes = | |lan play notes = | ||
− | |online play = | + | |online play = hackable |
|online play players = 2 | |online play players = 2 | ||
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = ''Game previously offered online play through Humongous Sports Network, but the servers have long since shut down''; see [http://backyardsports.online Backyard Sports Online] | + | |online play notes = ''Game previously offered online play through Humongous Sports Network, but the servers have long since shut down''; see [http://backyardsports.online Backyard Sports Online]. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows 64-bit exe = | + | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable |
− | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows arm app = unknown |
− | |macos 32-bit app | + | |windows exe notes = For 64-bit use ScummVM 64-bit |
− | |macos 64-bit app | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|recCPU = | |recCPU = | ||
|recRAM = | |recRAM = | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 348 MB |
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} |
Latest revision as of 06:16, 20 January 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Humongous Entertainment | |
Engines | |
SCUMM[1] | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 25, 2000 |
Mac OS (Classic) | April 25, 2000 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Continuous turn-based |
Perspectives | Cinematic camera |
Controls | Point and select, Direct control |
Genres | Sports |
Sports | Baseball |
Art styles | Cartoon, Digitized |
Themes | Contemporary, North America |
Series | Backyard Baseball, Backyard Sports |
Backyard Baseball | |
---|---|
Subseries of Backyard Sports | |
Backyard Baseball | 1997 |
Backyard Baseball 2001 | 2000 |
Backyard Baseball 2003 | 2002 |
Backyard Baseball 2005 | 2004 |
Backyard Sports: Baseball 2007 | 2006 |
Backyard Baseball '09 | 2008 |
Backyard Sports: Sandlot Sluggers | 2010 |
Key points
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | If fully installed, the game does not require the CD to play. |
- A demo is available from ScummVM.
- This game is not available digitally. Evergreen has gone on record saying it likely will never have one, due to rights issues regarding retired pro players.[citation needed]
Essential improvements
Unofficial Patch
- Fixes the Pink Maria Luna boost bug so that it works on all defensive positions and fixes the screen resolution bug caused by modern Windows NT systems, respectively.
- This is not the official update patch, that one which is obtainable via online play is long-lost.
Extract to <path-to-game>
, replacing the original .exe
and .(b)
files.
Backyard Sports Online
- Requires ScummVM 2.8.0 or later for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and Raspberry Pi.
- One of the features may be unavailable (e.g. coach's statistics, news, and polls) in the new servers.
Disable Online Functionality
- This will disable most discontinued online functionalities for the original interpreter, in that case if not using ScummVM.
- Removes the DirectPlay legacy component requirement if running on Windows 10 or later.
Delete unneeded files |
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Delete |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | C:\Windows\hegames.ini |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Coaches[Note 1] |
Mac OS (Classic) |
Save game cloud syncing
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
Game options. The interface around the Options "tab" can change depending on what the player selected.
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Game runs at 640x480. ⇧ Shift+F7 (The "Expand Screen" option puts the window size to a doubled 1280x960) | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Press Space ␣, select "Options", then check "Display in Window", then click OK or press ⇧ Shift+F5 to toggle (otherwise Alt+↵ Enter in that case using ScummVM).
|
||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | When window is in double size. Appears to be mixed/hybrid. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | Required to navigate the menus. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | No direct support in ScummVM yet (instead controls mouse) | |
Full controller support | It is possible to move the cursor and select using a controller, but only when the Gamepad option is selected from the Single Game or Season Play modes. Even then, you can't use it outside of those modes, such as in the Club House (main menu). Need to use mouse and/or keyboard to pause and change game options or exit game. | |
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
---|
PlayStation controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Generic/other controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Button prompts |
Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Can only turn background music on/off | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | ||||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 2 | Game previously offered online play through Humongous Sports Network, but the servers have long since shut down; see Backyard Sports Online. |
Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | For 64-bit use ScummVM 64-bit | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Multiplayer | Cavedog Boneyards |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95/98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 166 | |
System memory (RAM) | 16 MB 32 MB (for online play) | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 MB uncompressed | 348 MB |
Other | 4x speed (or faster) CD-ROM drive 33.6K Modem (for online play) Internet service provider (for online play) |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7.5.3 | |
Processor (CPU) | 132 MHz PowerPC | |
System memory (RAM) | 32 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Other | 4x speed (or faster) CD-ROM drive |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Backyard Baseball 2001 - ScummVM :: Wiki - last accessed on 2019-09-21