Front Office Football 2007

Solecismic · 10-26-2006, 04:15 PM

Solecismic Software is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Front Office Football 2007, the sixth edition of the award-winning professional football management simulation.

Front Office Football 2007 adds dozens of new features to the popular career management game, designed to bring as much information about your simulated football universe as possible to your fingertips. New features include an expanded play-by-play description format and Solevision, which provides you with up to 16 channels of text-based play-by-play, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the recap of each week's contests.

Every player is now tracked in 135 individual season and playoff statistical categories, including Red Zone and Third Down situations. The stastics module now tracks 182 team and league statistics. The game-planning module was redesigned to give you much more control over your offense, defense and even special teams.

For more information about Front Office Football 2007, please visit http://www.FrontOfficeGames.com. The new game will go on sale Friday, October 27. A demonstration version of the product, which allows you to play up through the second week of the 2006 regular season, is now available.

Solecismic Software is an entertainment software company dedicated to producing cutting-edge career-play football simulations. Founded in 1998 by Jim Gindin, it has released seven football management games in nine years.

Dutch · 10-26-2006, 04:16 PM

Congratulations!

And thank you! Woo-hoo!!!

Izulde · 10-26-2006, 04:16 PM

My good day just got even better!

Eaglesfan27 · 10-26-2006, 04:17 PM

Awesome! Today was also a good day for me that just became much better. Congrats, Jim.

kingnebwsu · 10-26-2006, 04:17 PM

Congrats Jim and good luck. Hopefully TCY 2 is next on your plate

MikeVic · 10-26-2006, 04:17 PM

Ben E Lou · 10-26-2006, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solecismic

The new game will go on sale Friday, October 27.

Best. News. Evah!

Congrats, Jim!!!

st.cronin · 10-26-2006, 04:19 PM

BBCF, here I come.

Warhammer · 10-26-2006, 04:19 PM

Will MP seasons carry over?

Castlerock · 10-26-2006, 04:20 PM

Woo Hoo!!!

stevew · 10-26-2006, 04:21 PM

omgwtfbbq!!!!

Sweetness.

MikeVic · 10-26-2006, 04:22 PM

So when is a real roster being made? Or can we use the old ones?

Eaglesfan27 · 10-26-2006, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warhammer

Will MP seasons carry over?

My biggest question as well. Will MP leagues be able to import into this game?

Either way, I can't wait to buy it. Lots of the improved features sound good for SP as well as MP. Love the idea of interviewing (scouting) 60 rookies to find out more information about them, as well as many of the other new features.

Coop · 10-26-2006, 04:24 PM

Wow tomorrow, cool beans

Brillig · 10-26-2006, 04:25 PM

How are we supposed to hype this up to unrealistic expectations with only 24 hours lead time? Bad Jim! No biscuit!

MikeVic · 10-26-2006, 04:25 PM

Yeah I like some of the immersion additions as well. The live scoreboard, more stat tracking, the red flag (oh oh T.O.!!)...

Dutch · 10-26-2006, 04:27 PM

Some of the new features are stunning. You've outdone yourself!

Izulde · 10-26-2006, 04:27 PM

A couple of my fave new features:

Transactions tracked on Player Info Card
-This is huge for me! It's a big part of my immersion to know how players shift from team to team.

Rookie Interviews
-That just sounds awesome

stevew · 10-26-2006, 04:29 PM

I think I'm too stupid to get the demo to work.

Honolulu_Blue · 10-26-2006, 04:29 PM

Fantastic!

Though the timing could have been better. I just plunked down $30 for FM2007 and $59 for a year's subscription to GameTap. My gaming budget will be taking a serious hit in October.

Eaglesfan27 · 10-26-2006, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Fantastic!

Though the timing could have been better. I just plunked down $30 for FM2007 and $59 for a year's subscription to GameTap. My gaming budget will be taking a serious hit in October.

Yeah, I just bought a new game today too. Oh well, the wife won't mind another purchase too much

MikeVic · 10-26-2006, 04:31 PM

Think there'll be a discount if you own the last version?

Fonzie · 10-26-2006, 04:31 PM

Congratulations Jim!

stevew · 10-26-2006, 04:33 PM

Figured out how to get it to work, I'm an idiot.

SnDvls · 10-26-2006, 04:33 PM

wow a lot of post and only 15 mins after the announcement

congrats and thanks Jim

DaddyTorgo · 10-26-2006, 04:33 PM

wtf!!!

i must have just missed the stickey when i loaded FF!!

Subby · 10-26-2006, 04:34 PM

Jim - congratulations on this release! This is such great news.

Honolulu_Blue · 10-26-2006, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

Yeah, I just bought a new game today too. Oh well, the wife won't mind another purchase too much

It's good to be the primary bread-winner, eh?

stevew · 10-26-2006, 04:35 PM

Wow, this is like the wet dream version of the options I wanted to see.

TurnerONU22 · 10-26-2006, 04:35 PM

I guess the recent ruling has led Jim to put the real players in the game, that's awesome!

PackerFanatic · 10-26-2006, 04:35 PM

Very sweet, congrats Jim!

Warhammer · 10-26-2006, 04:35 PM

Max. FG distance!!! The game plan screens are...awesome...

Logan · 10-26-2006, 04:36 PM

Did I miss it...do we know the price on this? Or is Jim taking everyone up on the "I'll pay whatever I have to pay for it" option?

Subby · 10-26-2006, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Expanded Scouting Combine. Players are now rated in the broad jump and in a position-specific drill, in addition to the 40-yard dash, an agility drill, a strength test and an intelligence test. Scouts now take these results into account when forming their ratings. Some players may decide not to take part in the scouting combine.

TurnerONU22 · 10-26-2006, 04:37 PM

I like how you can designate player to not play on special teams, another nice little feature

hukarez · 10-26-2006, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeVic

Omg!

x2!!

DaddyTorgo · 10-26-2006, 04:39 PM

so between FIFA 2007 which i just picked up today with some of my store credit from Circuit City and the FOF2007 Demo guess which is gonna get more playing time tonight?

fuck! and the game comes out tomorrow?!?! SWEEEEEEEET

Warhammer · 10-26-2006, 04:39 PM

Solevision!

TurnerONU22 · 10-26-2006, 04:40 PM

Solevision might be the best feature of this series in a LONG time, hands down

digamma · 10-26-2006, 04:40 PM

like a thief in the night!

Congrats!

Logan · 10-26-2006, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warhammer

Solevision!

Gotta say this seems really really cool.

Ben E Lou · 10-26-2006, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by digamma

like a thief in the night!

Congrats!

Hey, I'M supposed to deliver that line!!!

GoldenEagle · 10-26-2006, 04:41 PM

Holy shit.

Ben E Lou · 10-26-2006, 04:41 PM

New Features for Front Office Football 2007

The new version of Front Office Football includes dozens of new features, designed to bring as much information as possible to your fingertips. The new game features the following:

Solevision. Designed to bring you an entire week of Front Office Football action to one screen, Solevision provides you up to 16 exciting channels at once. You choose a channel and watch a game's play-by-play unfold, line by line. Solevision tracks the leaders in several statistical categories, tells you about scoring plays elsewhere in the league and gives you access to every game log and box score while the games are in progress. It's a new way to sit back and let the game come to you.
New Game Plans and Depth Charts. You now have much more control over the intricate details of your offense and defense. The new version separates out more yardage-to-go categories, and allows you more control over passing distance. You also have greater control over pass coverage, blitzing and minor tweaks you can make based on the game situation. With the new depth charts, you can specify major personnel changes for nickel, dime and goal-line situations.
Expanded Statistics. Every player is now tracked in 135 statistical categories, including Red Zone and Third-Down situations.
Expanded Team Statistics. The team statistics module was redesigned to show 182 different team statistics and league totals. You can now look back and view every year of team numbers for your universe.
Playoff Statistics. Individual playoff statistics are now tracked for players, both for single seasons and on the career statistics screen.
Expanded Scouting Combine. Players are now rated in the broad jump and in a position-specific drill, in addition to the 40-yard dash, an agility drill, a strength test and an intelligence test. Scouts now take these results into account when forming their ratings. Some players may decide not to take part in the scouting combine.
Weight Training. Before training camp, you may ask your players to bulk up or slim down a little. This will help them optimize their on-field performance or prepare for a position switch.
Summer League. Each season, you may send one of your young players to Europe to participate in the summer league. While those games aren't played in Front Office Football, players will gain experience and you will learn more about their abilities.
Wind Speed. The wind is now a factor in games, and you might see it affect on-field performance. Studies show that no weather factor influences football more than a strong breeze. Just ask any quarterback.
Blitz Pickup. You can now ask your tight end and running backs to stay in and help protect your quarterback from those pesky blitzing linebackers.
The Red Flag. A few players will receive the dreaded designation: Red Flag. Those players could create drama, leading to performance problems on the field.
Multi-Player Security. This was the most-requested feature during the past two years. Game files are now encrypted and password protected, so no one other than the commissioner can run the game as a commissioner, and participants can not look at old game plans from other teams.
Fatigue. Players who are overused could become tired and less able to do their best in the next contest.
Gridiron Greta. Each week during the season, Gridiron Greta will make available her report on the best players in the league. Yes, there's finally a tiny bit of sound (mute button available) in Front Office Football. Just a tiny bit. We don't like noisy games, either.
Player Transaction History. Transactions and Injuries are now tracked on each player's information screen.
Scouting Report. Scouting reports and game previews now contain a large set of team statistical rankings.
Nicknames. You can now give your players nicknames. Be nice. Blocks of binary data have feelings, too.
Veteran Minimum Salaries. The salary cap calculation now incorporates the veteran minimum rule, allowing you to keep older backups without huring your team's cap situation.
Rookie Interviews. Each season, you can interview up to 60 rookies before the annual amateur draft. You'll learn about their personalities, and get a better picture of their abilities.
The Grey Sheet. An annual list tracking the top 75 free agents in your league.
Team History Screen. A new screen giving you a quick look at your team's record and leading players statistically for each season of your career.
There's a lot that's new with Front Office Football. Download the Free Demo Version of the game and give it a try.

Eaglesfan27 · 10-26-2006, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

so between FIFA 2007 which i just picked up today with some of my store credit from Circuit City and the FOF2007 Demo guess which is gonna get more playing time tonight?

fuck! and the game comes out tomorrow?!?! SWEEEEEEEET

I just picked up Marvel Ultimate Alliance, but I don't think it is even going to get opened tonight.. too much I need to read and see in the demo once I get home from work

Someone mentioned a ruling that allows Jim to have real player names? Somehow, I don't remember that ruling, but see that Skydog also confirmed real names in the demo. That is just a nice little bonus

sachmo71 · 10-26-2006, 04:43 PM

Did anyone find out about the fate of existing MP leagues in the new version?

Deattribution · 10-26-2006, 04:45 PM

Congrats on the release.

The one thing I don't see listed, are we able to give our coaches extensions now?

Buccaneer · 10-26-2006, 04:47 PM

Screenshots?

cartman · 10-26-2006, 04:48 PM

Fanboys.

Dutch · 10-26-2006, 04:50 PM

The Play by Play is vastly improved, to say the least.

10-26-2006, 04:16 PM	#3
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	My good day just got even better! __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

10-26-2006, 04:17 PM	#4
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Awesome! Today was also a good day for me that just became much better. Congrats, Jim. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

10-26-2006, 04:19 PM	#8
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	BBCF, here I come. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

10-26-2006, 04:24 PM	#14
Coop High School JV Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ	Wow tomorrow, cool beans __________________ eNFL-Carolina Panthers Xbox Live- Coop421

10-26-2006, 04:27 PM	#18
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	A couple of my fave new features: Transactions tracked on Player Info Card -This is huge for me! It's a big part of my immersion to know how players shift from team to team. Rookie Interviews -That just sounds awesome __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

10-26-2006, 04:16 PM	#2
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	Congratulations! And thank you! Woo-hoo!!!

10-26-2006, 04:17 PM	#5
kingnebwsu College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Ohio	Congrats Jim and good luck. Hopefully TCY 2 is next on your plate

10-26-2006, 04:17 PM	#6
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Omg!

10-26-2006, 04:19 PM	#9
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	Will MP seasons carry over?

10-26-2006, 04:20 PM	#10
Castlerock High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Boston, Ma	Woo Hoo!!!

10-26-2006, 04:21 PM	#11
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	omgwtfbbq!!!! Sweetness.

10-26-2006, 04:22 PM	#12
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	So when is a real roster being made? Or can we use the old ones?

10-26-2006, 04:25 PM	#15
Brillig College Prospect Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Mountain View, California	How are we supposed to hype this up to unrealistic expectations with only 24 hours lead time? Bad Jim! No biscuit!

10-26-2006, 04:29 PM	#19
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I think I'm too stupid to get the demo to work.

10-26-2006, 04:29 PM	#20
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Fantastic! Though the timing could have been better. I just plunked down $30 for FM2007 and $59 for a year's subscription to GameTap. My gaming budget will be taking a serious hit in October. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

10-26-2006, 04:31 PM	#22
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Think there'll be a discount if you own the last version?

10-26-2006, 04:31 PM	#23
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	Congratulations Jim!

10-26-2006, 04:33 PM	#24
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Figured out how to get it to work, I'm an idiot.

10-26-2006, 04:33 PM	#25
SnDvls Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001	wow a lot of post and only 15 mins after the announcement congrats and thanks Jim

10-26-2006, 04:33 PM	#26
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	wtf!!! i must have just missed the stickey when i loaded FF!!

10-26-2006, 04:34 PM	#27
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Jim - congratulations on this release! This is such great news.

10-26-2006, 04:35 PM	#29
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Wow, this is like the wet dream version of the options I wanted to see.

10-26-2006, 04:35 PM	#30
TurnerONU22 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ashville, OH	I guess the recent ruling has led Jim to put the real players in the game, that's awesome!

10-26-2006, 04:35 PM	#31
PackerFanatic Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Appleton, WI	Very sweet, congrats Jim! __________________ Commissioner of the RNFL

10-26-2006, 04:36 PM	#33
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	Did I miss it...do we know the price on this? Or is Jim taking everyone up on the "I'll pay whatever I have to pay for it" option?

10-26-2006, 04:37 PM	#35
TurnerONU22 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ashville, OH	I like how you can designate player to not play on special teams, another nice little feature

10-26-2006, 04:39 PM	#37
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	so between FIFA 2007 which i just picked up today with some of my store credit from Circuit City and the FOF2007 Demo guess which is gonna get more playing time tonight? fuck! and the game comes out tomorrow?!?! SWEEEEEEEET

10-26-2006, 04:40 PM	#39
TurnerONU22 High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ashville, OH	Solevision might be the best feature of this series in a LONG time, hands down

10-26-2006, 04:40 PM	#40
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	like a thief in the night! Congrats!

10-26-2006, 04:41 PM	#43
GoldenEagle Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Little Rock, AR	Holy shit. __________________ Xbox 360 Gamer Tag: GoldenEagle014

10-26-2006, 04:41 PM	#44
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	New Features for Front Office Football 2007 The new version of Front Office Football includes dozens of new features, designed to bring as much information as possible to your fingertips. The new game features the following: Solevision. Designed to bring you an entire week of Front Office Football action to one screen, Solevision provides you up to 16 exciting channels at once. You choose a channel and watch a game's play-by-play unfold, line by line. Solevision tracks the leaders in several statistical categories, tells you about scoring plays elsewhere in the league and gives you access to every game log and box score while the games are in progress. It's a new way to sit back and let the game come to you. New Game Plans and Depth Charts. You now have much more control over the intricate details of your offense and defense. The new version separates out more yardage-to-go categories, and allows you more control over passing distance. You also have greater control over pass coverage, blitzing and minor tweaks you can make based on the game situation. With the new depth charts, you can specify major personnel changes for nickel, dime and goal-line situations. Expanded Statistics. Every player is now tracked in 135 statistical categories, including Red Zone and Third-Down situations. Expanded Team Statistics. The team statistics module was redesigned to show 182 different team statistics and league totals. You can now look back and view every year of team numbers for your universe. Playoff Statistics. Individual playoff statistics are now tracked for players, both for single seasons and on the career statistics screen. Expanded Scouting Combine. Players are now rated in the broad jump and in a position-specific drill, in addition to the 40-yard dash, an agility drill, a strength test and an intelligence test. Scouts now take these results into account when forming their ratings. Some players may decide not to take part in the scouting combine. Weight Training. Before training camp, you may ask your players to bulk up or slim down a little. This will help them optimize their on-field performance or prepare for a position switch. Summer League. Each season, you may send one of your young players to Europe to participate in the summer league. While those games aren't played in Front Office Football, players will gain experience and you will learn more about their abilities. Wind Speed. The wind is now a factor in games, and you might see it affect on-field performance. Studies show that no weather factor influences football more than a strong breeze. Just ask any quarterback. Blitz Pickup. You can now ask your tight end and running backs to stay in and help protect your quarterback from those pesky blitzing linebackers. The Red Flag. A few players will receive the dreaded designation: Red Flag. Those players could create drama, leading to performance problems on the field. Multi-Player Security. This was the most-requested feature during the past two years. Game files are now encrypted and password protected, so no one other than the commissioner can run the game as a commissioner, and participants can not look at old game plans from other teams. Fatigue. Players who are overused could become tired and less able to do their best in the next contest. Gridiron Greta. Each week during the season, Gridiron Greta will make available her report on the best players in the league. Yes, there's finally a tiny bit of sound (mute button available) in Front Office Football. Just a tiny bit. We don't like noisy games, either. Player Transaction History. Transactions and Injuries are now tracked on each player's information screen. Scouting Report. Scouting reports and game previews now contain a large set of team statistical rankings. Nicknames. You can now give your players nicknames. Be nice. Blocks of binary data have feelings, too. Veteran Minimum Salaries. The salary cap calculation now incorporates the veteran minimum rule, allowing you to keep older backups without huring your team's cap situation. Rookie Interviews. Each season, you can interview up to 60 rookies before the annual amateur draft. You'll learn about their personalities, and get a better picture of their abilities. The Grey Sheet. An annual list tracking the top 75 free agents in your league. Team History Screen. A new screen giving you a quick look at your team's record and leading players statistically for each season of your career. There's a lot that's new with Front Office Football. Download the Free Demo Version of the game and give it a try. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

10-26-2006, 04:43 PM	#46
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	Did anyone find out about the fate of existing MP leagues in the new version?

10-26-2006, 04:45 PM	#47
Deattribution College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	Congrats on the release. The one thing I don't see listed, are we able to give our coaches extensions now?

10-26-2006, 04:47 PM	#48
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Screenshots?

10-26-2006, 04:48 PM	#49
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Fanboys. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint