Alright Boyz, Here We Go!!! (Front Office Football 8 Thoughts)

Ben E Lou · 11-23-2016, 04:23 PM

Thread closed until 6:00pm.

Dutch · 11-23-2016, 05:02 PM

Downloading now...

MizzouRah · 11-23-2016, 05:02 PM

Bought... downloaded.. off to ref class.

wustin · 11-23-2016, 05:03 PM

Is the discount for FOF7 users automatically done at check out?

kcchief19 · 11-23-2016, 05:04 PM

Purchse made. Won't get to drive it for about 90 minutes, but it will be ready!

Michael V. · 11-23-2016, 05:04 PM

Downloading and excited.

MizzouRah · 11-23-2016, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wustin

Is the discount for FOF7 users automatically done at check out?

Yes.. but I think it's for everyone as I had FOF7 purchased through Jim's site not Steam.

pbot · 11-23-2016, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wustin

Is the discount for FOF7 users automatically done at check out?

Seems to be.

Maynard · 11-23-2016, 05:05 PM

Bought and downloading! Woot!!!

Bye bye family!!!!

kcchief19 · 11-23-2016, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wustin

Is the discount for FOF7 users automatically done at check out?

Yes, if you have it on Steam the discount applies automatically. I was going to forego the discount but Steam wouldn't let me. ��

Senator · 11-23-2016, 05:06 PM

So long suckers - it's time to install the Veer.

SlyBelle1 · 11-23-2016, 05:07 PM

Bought and downloaded

Ben E Lou · 11-23-2016, 05:08 PM

Individual Stats and Team Summary on Monitor 1. Main game and Simulation Screen on Monitor 2. Team Roster on Monitor 3. All of them update when I sim a game. Can go straight to the roster and make active/inactive changes without closing the sim screen. Ah yeah.

Michael V. · 11-23-2016, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben E Lou

Individual Stats and Team Summary on Monitor 1. Main game and Simulation Screen on Monitor 2. Team Roster on Monitor 3. All of them update when I sim a game. Can go straight to the roster and make active/inactive changes without closing the sim screen. Ah yeah.

Now THAT is cool...

zullojer · 11-23-2016, 05:13 PM

installing now too. was looking for a way to zone out this weekend... nailed it

MrBug708 · 11-23-2016, 05:17 PM

Cincy beat Minnesota in my first sim

Famous Jameis was MVP but wasn't first team all Pro or Offensive MVP, that was Aaron Rodgers
Cardel Jones was Offensive FOTY
Carlos Dunlap had 18.5 sacks and was DMVP
Dieon Jones was DROTY with 163 tackles
AP ran for 1964 yards, but only got into the endzone 8 times
Andy Dalton was second team All PRO at QB

wustin · 11-23-2016, 05:17 PM

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Instant history (or at least history created as quickly as your computer can run). At the press of a button, you can generate up to 50 seasons of "history" for your league, with the AI running every team.

Anyone know how to do this?

Sporkimata · 11-23-2016, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wustin

Anyone know how to do this?

Looks like you start a game than go under Archives.

TroyF · 11-23-2016, 05:20 PM

Just a reminder to new people who are loading this for the first time:

The XFactor at the start of every game has an impact. Two examples:

Started 1 career:

Paxton Lynch rated a 70 potential. Von Miller rated 70, Julius Peppers was rated superior to him.

Load up another, Paxton Lynch with 59 potential, Miller rated 75, Peppers rated much lower than him.

If it is critical to you that every player be as accurate as you think he should be, do not use xfactor and hire the best scouts. Without XFactor, Miller is the best pass rusher in the game. With it he will range from a good player to a great player.

Ben E Lou · 11-23-2016, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wustin

Anyone know how to do this?

Controls-->Archives-->Create History

(or hit F1 and type "history"

)

Julio Riddols · 11-23-2016, 05:21 PM

50 seasons will likely take your computer at least an hour to complete, so only do it if you wanna wait for that.

Senator · 11-23-2016, 05:21 PM

Dak and Zeke look about right!

pbot · 11-23-2016, 05:22 PM

nevermind

wustin · 11-23-2016, 05:23 PM

Well I decided to do it for 20 seasons...at least I'll get some of these cosmetic achievements done.

Ben E Lou · 11-23-2016, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pbot

Not seeing the 50 year sim button anywhere...I see the standard sim entire season, etc.

F1...then type in "History"

sirotka33 · 11-23-2016, 05:24 PM

I seem to be missing the button that shows depth chart, game plans, etc etc. Only have Roster, Trade, Simulation and Email windows across the top. How blind am I?

Ben E Lou · 11-23-2016, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirotka33

I seem to be missing the button that shows depth chart, game plans, etc etc. Only have Roster, Trade, Simulation and Email windows across the top. How blind am I?

Game Day

Julio Riddols · 11-23-2016, 05:26 PM

There is going to be some getting used to the new layout for sure. Things are in different spots than you're used to if you have played past iterations. I think its a better way to do it, but we're just so used to the old way that it feels foreign in the early stages.

Ben E Lou · 11-23-2016, 05:27 PM

The interface will likely take a little getting used to. Few things are where they used to be. But it won't take long.

Caligari · 11-23-2016, 05:28 PM

Save data is in Local rather than Roaming now. As a result I can't tell whether DraftAnalyzer can load a draft successfully.

Senator · 11-23-2016, 05:31 PM

Auto update open windows when simmed is really great.

Going to coach a game now to see how it feels.

QuikSand · 11-23-2016, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben E Lou

The interface will likely take a little getting used to. Few things are where they used to be. But it won't take long.

+1

albionmoonlight · 11-23-2016, 05:32 PM

How's the draft look? Many changed there?

QuikSand · 11-23-2016, 05:32 PM

I know Steam has a setting to play games while offline... I don't want to have this game stall or fail to boot of my wifi goes down. Can anyone help me with that?

I'm not new to steam, but didn't really care about previous games.

Julio Riddols · 11-23-2016, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuikSand

I know Steam has a setting to play games while offline... I don't want to have this game stall or fail to boot of my wifi goes down. Can anyone help me with that?

I'm not new to steam, but didn't really care about previous games.

Open steam, go under the heading "Steam" and select "go offline".

Ben E Lou · 11-23-2016, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caligari

Save data is in Local rather than Roaming now. As a result I can't tell whether DraftAnalyzer can load a draft successfully.

It does. For now, you can just copy the leaguedata directory to your FOF7 tree.

pbot · 11-23-2016, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben E Lou

F1...then type in "History"

Thanks.

I actually did try the help function first, but searched for quick sim...and then figured somebody here would have already figured it out.

aston217 · 11-23-2016, 05:38 PM

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Rex is fine, Rex can make all your plays for you if you don't wanna do it. You can also rename the plays you create. You can also create half the plays and let Rex do the rest. There aren't any "cheeser" plays from what I have seen, because there is a way to defend everything. These plays are about using your personnel how you want to use them, that's all. If I have a guy who is great at getting downfield, now I can use him on slants and screens and things like that. I love that. If I have a guy who tears the top off a defense, I can send him on 9 routes a lot.

From the other thread...Julio, yeah, that sounds good in theory, but I wonder how it will play out. I'll be interested in hearing about it, for sure.

I mean, if I have a big play receiver, then I expect him to get used on deep routes. If I have a slot receiver, I expect him to get used in YAC type situations. I don't think I should have to dig into the minutiae to make sure that all this is being maximized. That seems like a chore. And in the MP environment especially, I'm skeptical that this won't lead to a large gap between those willing to work on 200 plays and those who just Rex it, as a result.

QuikSand · 11-23-2016, 05:39 PM

Wow, chemistry stuff is going to be whole lot tougher to manage than before. Moving the personality stuff off the front scree and requiring a click to see it doesn't seem like a big deal... but if you actively use this stuff, it's a really big deal.

Life goes on.

QuikSand · 11-23-2016, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

Open steam, go under the heading "Steam" and select "go offline".

Many thanks. Sorry to see it's not a standing setting, but I'll live.

Senator · 11-23-2016, 05:42 PM

Damn that movie - rookie star is in concussion protocol for 7 weeks. Need to start my league in the 70's.

MrBug708 · 11-23-2016, 05:45 PM

Got a notice about a QB controversy in Los Angeles, Fans want Goff!

wustin · 11-23-2016, 05:48 PM

Been about 30 minutes and still fast simming.

Julio Riddols · 11-23-2016, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aston217

From the other thread...Julio, yeah, that sounds good in theory, but I wonder how it will play out. I'll be interested in hearing about it, for sure.

I mean, if I have a big play receiver, then I expect him to get used on deep routes. If I have a slot receiver, I expect him to get used in YAC type situations. I don't think I should have to dig into the minutiae to make sure that all this is being maximized. That seems like a chore. And in the MP environment especially, I'm skeptical that this won't lead to a large gap between those willing to work on 200 plays and those who just Rex it, as a result.

Rex can build a good playbook. Its actually fun to build plays though.. Kinda surprised you're not that into it, heh. As far as I can tell there is no exploitation involved though. Its all about how you plan for your opponent anyway, the playbook just gives you different options for attacking them.

Sporkimata · 11-23-2016, 05:50 PM

Is there a way to start the league in an alternate year?

Senator · 11-23-2016, 05:50 PM

I think I am going to enjoy the coaching experience. It is a different vibe than the quick simmer probably enjoys, but if it plays close to reality, very cool.

korme · 11-23-2016, 05:50 PM

Will the old draft files work with this? They should, right?

MrBug708 · 11-23-2016, 05:51 PM

Doh...had a crash to desktop going to my second FA

Julio Riddols · 11-23-2016, 05:54 PM

There will likely be a few bugs that still need to be ironed out, lots of new code in there. I imagine Jim will be on top of it if you can recreate or detail any crashes that happen.

korme · 11-23-2016, 05:55 PM

Already looking forward to custom and gimmicky playbooks just to see what we can create

11-23-2016, 05:06 PM	#11
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	So long suckers - it's time to install the Veer. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

11-23-2016, 05:08 PM	#13
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Individual Stats and Team Summary on Monitor 1. Main game and Simulation Screen on Monitor 2. Team Roster on Monitor 3. All of them update when I sim a game. Can go straight to the roster and make active/inactive changes without closing the sim screen. Ah yeah. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

11-23-2016, 05:13 PM	#15
zullojer Mascot Join Date: May 2008	installing now too. was looking for a way to zone out this weekend... nailed it __________________ FOF2007 - FLFL - Las vegas Gamblers - AFC President FOF2007 - VNFL - Indianapolis Colts FOF2007 - VNFLHIST - Nashville Kats

11-23-2016, 05:21 PM	#21
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	50 seasons will likely take your computer at least an hour to complete, so only do it if you wanna wait for that. __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA

11-23-2016, 05:21 PM	#22
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Dak and Zeke look about right! __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

11-23-2016, 05:02 PM	#2
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	Downloading now...

11-23-2016, 05:02 PM	#3
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Bought... downloaded.. off to ref class.

11-23-2016, 05:03 PM	#4
wustin College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2014	Is the discount for FOF7 users automatically done at check out?

11-23-2016, 05:04 PM	#5
kcchief19 Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kansas City, MO	Purchse made. Won't get to drive it for about 90 minutes, but it will be ready!

11-23-2016, 05:04 PM	#6
Michael V. Mascot Join Date: Dec 2013	Downloading and excited.

11-23-2016, 05:05 PM	#9
Maynard n00b Join Date: Jun 2015	Bought and downloading! Woot!!! Bye bye family!!!!

11-23-2016, 05:07 PM	#12
SlyBelle1 High School Varsity Join Date: Apr 2005	Bought and downloaded

11-23-2016, 05:17 PM	#16
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Cincy beat Minnesota in my first sim Famous Jameis was MVP but wasn't first team all Pro or Offensive MVP, that was Aaron Rodgers Cardel Jones was Offensive FOTY Carlos Dunlap had 18.5 sacks and was DMVP Dieon Jones was DROTY with 163 tackles AP ran for 1964 yards, but only got into the endzone 8 times Andy Dalton was second team All PRO at QB

11-23-2016, 05:20 PM	#19
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Just a reminder to new people who are loading this for the first time: The XFactor at the start of every game has an impact. Two examples: Started 1 career: Paxton Lynch rated a 70 potential. Von Miller rated 70, Julius Peppers was rated superior to him. Load up another, Paxton Lynch with 59 potential, Miller rated 75, Peppers rated much lower than him. If it is critical to you that every player be as accurate as you think he should be, do not use xfactor and hire the best scouts. Without XFactor, Miller is the best pass rusher in the game. With it he will range from a good player to a great player.

11-23-2016, 05:22 PM	#23
pbot H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Apr 2001	nevermind Last edited by pbot : 11-23-2016 at 05:23 PM.

11-23-2016, 05:23 PM	#24
wustin College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2014	Well I decided to do it for 20 seasons...at least I'll get some of these cosmetic achievements done.

11-23-2016, 05:24 PM	#26
sirotka33 n00b Join Date: Oct 2015	I seem to be missing the button that shows depth chart, game plans, etc etc. Only have Roster, Trade, Simulation and Email windows across the top. How blind am I?

11-23-2016, 05:26 PM	#28
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	There is going to be some getting used to the new layout for sure. Things are in different spots than you're used to if you have played past iterations. I think its a better way to do it, but we're just so used to the old way that it feels foreign in the early stages. __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA

11-23-2016, 05:27 PM	#29
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	The interface will likely take a little getting used to. Few things are where they used to be. But it won't take long. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

11-23-2016, 05:28 PM	#30
Caligari Mascot Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia	Save data is in Local rather than Roaming now. As a result I can't tell whether DraftAnalyzer can load a draft successfully.

11-23-2016, 05:31 PM	#31
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Auto update open windows when simmed is really great. Going to coach a game now to see how it feels. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

11-23-2016, 05:32 PM	#33
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	How's the draft look? Many changed there?

11-23-2016, 05:32 PM	#34
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	I know Steam has a setting to play games while offline... I don't want to have this game stall or fail to boot of my wifi goes down. Can anyone help me with that? I'm not new to steam, but didn't really care about previous games. Last edited by QuikSand : 11-23-2016 at 05:33 PM.

11-23-2016, 05:39 PM	#39
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Wow, chemistry stuff is going to be whole lot tougher to manage than before. Moving the personality stuff off the front scree and requiring a click to see it doesn't seem like a big deal... but if you actively use this stuff, it's a really big deal. Life goes on.

11-23-2016, 05:42 PM	#41
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Damn that movie - rookie star is in concussion protocol for 7 weeks. Need to start my league in the 70's. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

11-23-2016, 05:45 PM	#42
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Got a notice about a QB controversy in Los Angeles, Fans want Goff!

11-23-2016, 05:48 PM	#43
wustin College Prospect Join Date: Nov 2014	Been about 30 minutes and still fast simming.

11-23-2016, 05:50 PM	#45
Sporkimata High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Kennewick WA	Is there a way to start the league in an alternate year?

11-23-2016, 05:50 PM	#47
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Will the old draft files work with this? They should, right?

11-23-2016, 05:51 PM	#48
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Doh...had a crash to desktop going to my second FA

11-23-2016, 05:54 PM	#49
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	There will likely be a few bugs that still need to be ironed out, lots of new code in there. I imagine Jim will be on top of it if you can recreate or detail any crashes that happen. __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA

11-23-2016, 05:55 PM	#50
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Already looking forward to custom and gimmicky playbooks just to see what we can create

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