Front Office Football Question

RetroNFL · 12-29-2008, 03:30 PM

Hi, I just finished my first Front Office Football season (1975). How do I advance the game ahead to the off-season and into '76? I am running a historical league. From what I understand I'm supposed to import the '76 draft file before free agency. Is this correct?

Thanks in advance for your help.

jdavidbakr · 12-29-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroNFL

Hi, I just finished my first Front Office Football season (1975). How do I advance the game ahead to the off-season and into '76? I am running a historical league. From what I understand I'm supposed to import the '76 draft file before free agency. Is this correct?

Thanks in advance for your help.

You'll get a chance to upload the draft file after you close out the season, I think either during the ticket prices stage or before staff hiring starts.

gstelmack · 12-29-2008, 05:22 PM

Click "End Season" at the top of the screen to advance to the offseason. Right before free agency begins, you'll get an "Import Draft" button in the same area.

RetroNFL · 12-29-2008, 06:12 PM

Thanks for your reply and for the information. However, when I try to import the draft file I get this message:

Draft Files not compatible with this version of FOF.

I have FOF2007. The draft file types are listed as: Draft Files (*.faf). The draft files are listed as 1976.fdt, for example.

Any ideas?

gstelmack · 12-29-2008, 08:41 PM

You have 2k4 draft files most likely. You need 2k7 draft files.

3ric · 12-30-2008, 03:23 AM

fdt files are only used to start a new game, they are usually called "roster files" as they contain full rosters for all 32 teams.

RedKingGold · 12-30-2008, 08:35 AM

Correct. FOF2K7 will accept draft files created for FOF2K4 and FOF2K7.

As 3Ric said, .fdt files are roster files. You need .faf draft files.

RetroNFL · 12-30-2008, 11:45 AM

Thanks guys for all your help. I went back and got the draft files I needed.

Thanks again for your assistance.

jdavidbakr · 12-30-2008, 11:57 AM

Look in the reference thread, there's a couple different draft files there as well as roster files. You want the draft files for the draft.

RetroNFL · 12-30-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jdavidbakr

Look in the reference thread, there's a couple different draft files there as well as roster files. You want the draft files for the draft.

Thanks again. Our posts must have crossed paths. I was able to download the files and get them set up.

Thanks for your help. Enjoy the new year!

12-29-2008, 05:22 PM	#3
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Click "End Season" at the top of the screen to advance to the offseason. Right before free agency begins, you'll get an "Import Draft" button in the same area. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

12-29-2008, 06:12 PM	#4
RetroNFL Mascot Join Date: Dec 2008	Thanks for your reply and for the information. However, when I try to import the draft file I get this message: Draft Files not compatible with this version of FOF. I have FOF2007. The draft file types are listed as: Draft Files (.faf). The draft files are listed as 1976.fdt, for example. Any ideas? Last edited by RetroNFL : 12-29-2008 at 06:27 PM.*

12-29-2008, 08:41 PM	#5
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	You have 2k4 draft files most likely. You need 2k7 draft files. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

12-30-2008, 03:23 AM	#6
3ric College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sweden	fdt files are only used to start a new game, they are usually called "roster files" as they contain full rosters for all 32 teams. __________________ San Diego Chargers (HFL) - Lappland Reindeers (WOOF) - Gothenburg Giants (IHOF) Indiana: A TCY VC - year 2044 - the longest running dynasty ever on FOFC!

12-30-2008, 08:35 AM	#7
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	Correct. FOF2K7 will accept draft files created for FOF2K4 and FOF2K7. As 3Ric said, .fdt files are roster files. You need .faf draft files. Last edited by RedKingGold : 12-30-2008 at 08:36 AM.

12-30-2008, 11:45 AM	#8
RetroNFL Mascot Join Date: Dec 2008	Thanks guys for all your help. I went back and got the draft files I needed. Thanks again for your assistance. Last edited by RetroNFL : 12-30-2008 at 12:10 PM.

12-30-2008, 11:57 AM	#9
jdavidbakr High School Varsity Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oklahoma	Look in the reference thread, there's a couple different draft files there as well as roster files. You want the draft files for the draft. __________________ ~jon MyFootballNow.com - Professional Football Management Simulator

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