On Topic: FOF2K4 Position Change

clintl · 05-19-2004, 06:06 PM

Here's the situation - I drafted what should be a stud RT, but I already have a pretty good RT who is a 3-year vet. My hope when I drafted him was that I could change him to a LT with no loss of ratings. My LT is not that good. I checked this after the draft, and there is a small loss (he would retain about 93% of his ratings, according to the scout). I checked the vet, too, and he would retain about 86%. So, what would you recommend? It seems like these are my choices:

1) Change the rookie to LT, and take the loss of ratings.
2) Change the vet to LT, and take the loss of ratings.
3) Don't change do a position change at all, but play one of them at LT.

Vince · 05-19-2004, 06:08 PM

I'd change the rookie...he's still got prime development time to realize his full potential. The 3-year vet will not only lose ratings (full potential), he'll lose experience (current ability), and he might not gain it back as fast as a rookie would.

Troll · 05-19-2004, 06:44 PM

change the rookie b/f training camp and u wont lose anything. i change DB's, OL's, WR's, and OLB's all the time.

Vince · 05-19-2004, 06:47 PM

I don't know about that...it specifically says in the help files that a change from Right to Left tackle is big because of the specialized role of the Left Tackle. You'll probably lose a bit, but not too much.

Easy Mac · 05-19-2004, 06:51 PM

depends on how close the vet is to free agency.

clintl · 05-19-2004, 06:54 PM

The vet has two more years on his contract, I think.

nilodor · 05-19-2004, 07:00 PM

I'd change the rookie. Also along the lines of what troll was saying, if you change a players position before training camp I find they lose less potential and current abilities. This only applies for first year players and there is some uncertainty because of the whole blue bar issue.

Honolulu Blue · 05-19-2004, 07:05 PM

I would change the rookie's position, unless you plan to get rid of your veteran RT in the next year.

corbes · 05-19-2004, 09:01 PM

Don't neglect to see what homeboy could do as a guard...

(I'm enthralled with drafting tackles and converting them to guard. Something about the ratings jump is thrilling.)

perez24 · 05-24-2004, 09:20 AM

(I'm enthralled with drafting tackles and converting them to guard. Something about the ratings jump is thrilling.)[/quote]

That makes 2 of us. I don't do it often because it's probably cheating.

Sometimes when you change DT/NT's back and forth or LB's it does the same thing.

05-19-2004, 06:08 PM	#2
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	I'd change the rookie...he's still got prime development time to realize his full potential. The 3-year vet will not only lose ratings (full potential), he'll lose experience (current ability), and he might not gain it back as fast as a rookie would. __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

05-19-2004, 06:44 PM	#3
Troll H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Dec 2003	change the rookie b/f training camp and u wont lose anything. i change DB's, OL's, WR's, and OLB's all the time. Last edited by Troll : 05-19-2004 at 06:45 PM.

05-19-2004, 06:47 PM	#4
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	I don't know about that...it specifically says in the help files that a change from Right to Left tackle is big because of the specialized role of the Left Tackle. You'll probably lose a bit, but not too much. __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

05-19-2004, 06:51 PM	#5
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	depends on how close the vet is to free agency.

05-19-2004, 06:54 PM	#6
clintl College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Davis, CA	The vet has two more years on his contract, I think.

05-19-2004, 07:00 PM	#7
nilodor College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: calgary, AB	I'd change the rookie. Also along the lines of what troll was saying, if you change a players position before training camp I find they lose less potential and current abilities. This only applies for first year players and there is some uncertainty because of the whole blue bar issue.

05-19-2004, 07:05 PM	#8
Honolulu Blue Dynasty Boy Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Michigan	I would change the rookie's position, unless you plan to get rid of your veteran RT in the next year.

05-19-2004, 09:01 PM	#9
corbes College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2003	Don't neglect to see what homeboy could do as a guard... (I'm enthralled with drafting tackles and converting them to guard. Something about the ratings jump is thrilling.)

05-24-2004, 09:20 AM	#10
perez24 Mascot Join Date: Oct 2000	(I'm enthralled with drafting tackles and converting them to guard. Something about the ratings jump is thrilling.)[/quote] That makes 2 of us. I don't do it often because it's probably cheating. Sometimes when you change DT/NT's back and forth or LB's it does the same thing.

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