FOF2K4 Codex

[Grid Iron]

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Inspired by Morgado's Journal, I decided to put links to various strategy threads in a single location. As I result, I bring you. . .

The FOF2K4 Codex!

Within, you will find the keys to unlock the secrets of FOF2K4, drawn from the collective knowledge of Front Office Football Central!

All are encouraged to contribute to The Codex by posting your strategies, research and gameplans in this forum.

I will update the table of contents regularly, so feel free to PM me if I missed something important.

Player Ratings
Blocking Strength and the Rushing Game (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=36535)
Pass Blocking and Blocking Strength (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=36544)
In-Depth Analysis of Running Back Skills (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=37554)
Endurance Case Study (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=30244)
Player Weights and Position Switches (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=26256)
Volatility Explained by Jim (http://www.benelou.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi?;act=ST;f=2;t=17)
Scout Margin of Error (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=30450)
Receiver Efficiency Rating (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=18615)
Route Running Rating Discussion (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=18603)
Running Backs: Plug and Play? (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=19483)

Drafting & Player Development
Scouting the Draft and Rookie FAs (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=21765)
Draft Booms and Busts (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17159)
Identifcation and Impact of Mentors (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16644)
Mentors & Player Development: Have We Been Assuming Too Much? (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=38543)
Player Development with Emphasis on Mentors (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=36722)
Long Term Impact of Ratings Changes After Training Camp (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=29183)
Effects of Playing Time on Developing Rookies (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=16907)
Change in Development Direction (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=26609)
QB Development (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=34208)

Team Chemistry
Team Chemistry (Conflicts/Affinities) (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=16893)
Offensive Line Chemistry (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=23563)

Contracts
How the "Cap Out" Option Works (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=17713)
Assessing Proper Value of a FA Offer (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=30463)
Freeing Up Cap Room (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=17215)
Scheming for the Salary Cap (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=18355)
Bonus Money & Retirement (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=20385)
Salary Advice (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=34739)

Gameplanning
Basic Gameplanning Tips (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=21091)
General Gameplanning Advice (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=34823)
Roles of Flanker vs. Split End (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=36867)
More on Flanker vs. Split End (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=34621)
Defensive Philosophies (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=18206)
Pass Catching Tight Ends (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=37722)
Corner and Safety Blitzes (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=38253)
Playing Out of Position (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=37017)
Playing Veterans in the Exhibition Season (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=36678)
3-4 vs. 4-3 Defense (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=36277)
Gameplanning Max Protect (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=30440)
Fourth-Quarter Comebacks: Cheating AI? (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=18818)
A Brief Discussion About Gameplanning Cornerbacks (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=22267)
Changing Position vs. Playing Out of Position (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=23889)
Run Defense (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=34117)

Gameplans
GWB's Game Plans (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=35361)
Passacagilia's HFL Game Plans (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=29751)

Miscellaneous
FOF2K4 House Rules (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=19372)
FOF2K4 Q&A with Jim (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=15452)
Making a Better Power Ranking System (http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/~fof/forums/showthread.php?t=28813)

[Suicane75]

Good work.

[thealmighty]

I see a sticky in your future. (no socks involved)

[QuikSand]

Some good stuff there. Some of the threads get frustrating, though... would like to have seen more of them reach an endpoint.

[wade moore]

Some good stuff there. Some of the threads get frustrating, though... would like to have seen more of them reach an endpoint.

Agreed.. the mentor one was particularly frustrating to me...

[Grid Iron]

Updated the list of links, adding several new topics.

[jbmagic]

grid Iron

very nice.

here another good link about gameplannign by Warhammer.

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=34823

[Dutch]

Thanks Grid Iron, this is too easy to use as a reference. It's amazing all the things I've been doing almost "blind". Good stuff.

[cthomer5000]

I figure anyone reading this thread is interested in discussing this stuff. Here's a new thread I started on Mentors & Player development. Feedback is wanted:

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=38543

[Grid Iron]

grid Iron

very nice.

here another good link about gameplannign by Warhammer.

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/showthread.php?t=34823

Thanks for the info.

Added link under gameplanning as "General Gameplanning Advice."

[Grid Iron]

Updated main thread, adding three newly discovered posts.

[MIJB#19]

Nothing to add, other than: thanks for compiling this!

[fantastic flying froggies]

Hmm, surely this thread is worthy of a sticky...