From Spain, one question please!

[jorgepreparador]

First, sorry, my english isn't good.
Second, this is my first time here with FOF7.

Question?
I want to start a game with random players and draft, import draft 1973 and rewrite history, importing new draft classes every year until this years (1973,1974...2000 and 2014, 30 years after)

But i have a problem, can't edit born dates for new import draft class. (All player retires in rookie year, with 60 years obviously)

Can edit start year of new game?
Can edit massively born dates for all new draft classes?

Thanks SO MUCH!!!!

[nilodor]

You can create a file based in 1973 in excel following the format outlined in the player file creator. You would want to somewhat mimic the suggested distribution of player ratings as described in the file. When you create the player file you get the option to pick the start year. I'm not sure what the game does when creating new draft files if you start a career pre-2013 but I would assume that it would create players with an appropriate birthyear.

The second option would be to use the historic files which run through 2008. You could start with the 1973 file and import each year up till then and use the game generated ones after.

[jorgepreparador]

Thanks SO much Nildor, but i tried two options without any result.

In case one, in Player File creator is for import archive, and i dont have any .csv compatible with these miniprogram, always give a error with some value.

In case two, in game, when start with historic file always run error and close program.

I've tried some various ways without succes.

I think is for my english because i dont understand why is so hard.

[nilodor]

Ok, I've attached a zip file to this post. In the zip file is the 1973.fdt player file as well as some instructions on how to load the file. I also highlight how you can proceed to the present day by letting the computer control your team. It's not an elegant solution when compared to a quick sim but it works well enough.

Hopefully that helps. If you want to know how to import the historic draft files I can help you there as well.

[jorgepreparador]

It´s WORKED!!

Thanks SO MUCH!!!
Oh! i will enjoy rewriting history, legacy of Joe Montana, and maybe o no injuries for Bo Jackson...

THANKS!!!!

[nilodor]

De nada! Good! Let us know if you have any issues using the draft files and I can explain that as well. Also make sure to check back in at the end of the month because I should have the updated roster and draft files ready.

[jorgepreparador]

Thanks Nilodor!
Thanks so much, and if you are canadian, you are a lucky citizen. I love Canadá!
Im going to start a new world...

[Apathetic Lurker]

Hmmm..Followed instructions again, made sure the alternate player file button is clicked and try to start as new game.....Doesnt give me an option to load a file or do anything but it auto loads the new season and the current roster.

Sigh.......Maybe i'll go back to playing the previous version.At least the files worked fine there....

[nilodor]

Originally Posted by Apathetic Lurker

Hmmm..Followed instructions again, made sure the alternate player file button is clicked and try to start as new game.....Doesnt give me an option to load a file or do anything but it auto loads the new season and the current roster.

Sigh.......Maybe i'll go back to playing the previous version.At least the files worked fine there....

Can you take a screen shot of your New game options screen?

[Apathetic Lurker]

Cant do it right now but it is version 7a and I do recall that "begin new game with random player file" is always disabled.

[Apathetic Lurker]

Ok, fixed my issue the old fashioned way...Reinstalled and it works....

I do appreciate the help in trying to figure this out.