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I am trying to update my depth chart. I get the players where I want them and hit update. I get a message that the 414-URI request is too large. I've gotten this on Firefox, Chrome, and Explorer. How can I get past this and set my depth chart? Thanks for the help guys!

T-Sizzle

Originally posted by El Retré
I am trying to update my depth chart. I get the players where I want them and hit update. I get a message that the 414-URI request is too large. I've gotten this on Firefox, Chrome, and Explorer. How can I get past this and set my depth chart? Thanks for the help guys!

T-Sizzle

I think you have to Auto-Reorder the depth chart first and save it. THEN you can set the depth chart how you want it.

I've tried that. It still will not show a change in the roster and all the CPU players are starting even considering all the human players are at the top of the chart. And no matter what I do, saving it is not an option without the error.

Originally posted by El Retré
I've tried that. It still will not show a change in the roster and all the CPU players are starting even considering all the human players are at the top of the chart. And no matter what I do, saving it is not an option without the error.

i think you have to auto reorder the ST depth chart specifically. then go and do whatcha gotta do. ive never had this problem before though

Originally posted by ProfessionalKop
auto reorder the ST depth chart specifically

This. It's the quantity of dots on the ST depth chart that causes the issue.

Originally posted by ProfessionalKop
i think you have to auto reorder the ST depth chart specifically.

THAT'S right. I forgot that detail. It's specifically the ST depth chart that causes the problem.

Originally posted by Novus
THAT'S right. I forgot that detail. It's specifically the ST depth chart that causes the problem.

thats why youre novice.

Thanks for the help guys, I'm going to give it a shot right now! Let's keep this thread friendly in the mean time!

T-Sizzle

Well, still not working. I believe the issue I'm having has to do with the server I am using. I am currently stationed in Afghanistan using awful internet service provided by the Afghanies. Hopefully my return to the States will fix that.

T-Sizzle

No, has nothing to do with your location. You did not go to the ST page and reset it as directed above.

Go to this page http://goallineblitz.com/game/depth_chart.pl?team_id=6787§ion=steams
Click the auto-reorder button on that specific page. It may ask you to confirm, click yes.

/////////////////////////Longish explanation///////////////////
You have this in every ST spot on your team

Dylan Rodriquez CPU
Kole Bradshaw CPU
Benny Adams CPU
Westley Godwin CPU
Carter Burton CPU
Marco Knutson CPU
Ervin Hollingsworth CPU
Gerardo Savage CPU
William Figueroa CPU
Jefferson Bateman CPU
Darrell Tran CPU

Multiply that number of players * 39. =429 players you are trying to submit for update(at least, some positions have more than 11 per spot) in addition to your defensive players and offensive players. Despite the separation of the depths, the submit still is pulling all the players into the submit.

My suggestion from almost 2 and a half years ago to fix this is still sitting in voting. http://goallineblitz.com/game/forum_thread.pl?thread_id=4369626&page=1

This is what happens when you buy a new team from CPU. The CPU controlled team does not have to submit a depth chart request via HTTP. So it can put in many more players than we can. There is a limit to how much data can be transmitted via an HTTP request (probably 1k, it's set on the server).

When you submit a depth chart change, it submits every single player in every single spot (via their player number+ position info). This has been seen when people were posting bug reports of the glob of spam they would see on their screen from the 414 error.

So lets say a player number is 7 characters long, plus maybe another 6 characters per position (guessing here, i don't have a copy of a broken submit to get exact numbers right now) you are trying to send 13 characters* lets say 600 total players= which is around 7800 characters plus whatever http info has to be included in the submit. Thats way more than the data limit allowed by the server and so the result is the 414 (assuming you have the ability to see error messages, otherwise it just fails) error message.

*Edit* Breaking it down between what to do, and then the section on Why it happens.

Originally posted by alindyl
My suggestion from almost 2 and a half years ago to fix this is still sitting in voting. http://goallineblitz.com/game/forum_thread.pl?thread_id=4369626&page=1

Wow, a good suggestion from 2 years ago left to rot in voting. That never happens.

Alindyl, thank you so much for dumbing that out for me. The error reports when I looked it up explained it differently. That has fixed my problem and I am able to effectively set my depth chart. Much respect. Thanks to everyone who took time to help or comment!

T-Sizzle

My gm told me that my player was starting but the profile shows the cpu player still starting but when i look at the depth chart i am number one. will i still start?

Originally posted by Layndon William
My gm told me that my player was starting but the profile shows the cpu player still starting but when i look at the depth chart i am number one. will i still start?

sometimes it takes a day to update on the team profile page, so yes.

The above is correct. The only thing you need to worry about is the depth chart, the "starters" list is meaningless and not always reliable. However keep in mind a couple things:

1. Teams can use the tactics calendar to use a saved depth chart that cannot be seen. So even if you don't show up on the visible depth chart, that does not mean you are not in depth.

2. Being in depth has no impact on your gaining EXP. Might suck if you don't get to play but your player will not be impacted by it in terms of leveling.

Don't be too concerned about whether you are "starting" or not. It's pretty meaningless. You will play based on what the energy settings are and what stamina you have compared to the other players in the same positions.