FOF2K4 Codex

Grid Iron · 04-24-2005, 08:13 PM

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
Pass Blocking and Blocking Strength
In-Depth Analysis of Running Back Skills
Endurance Case Study
Player Weights and Position Switches
Volatility Explained by Jim
Scout Margin of Error
Receiver Efficiency Rating
Route Running Rating Discussion
Running Backs: Plug and Play?

Drafting & Player Development
Scouting the Draft and Rookie FAs
Draft Booms and Busts
Identifcation and Impact of Mentors
Mentors & Player Development: Have We Been Assuming Too Much?
Player Development with Emphasis on Mentors
Long Term Impact of Ratings Changes After Training Camp
Effects of Playing Time on Developing Rookies
Change in Development Direction
QB Development

Team Chemistry
Team Chemistry (Conflicts/Affinities)
Offensive Line Chemistry

Contracts
How the "Cap Out" Option Works
Assessing Proper Value of a FA Offer
Freeing Up Cap Room
Scheming for the Salary Cap
Bonus Money & Retirement
Salary Advice

Gameplanning
Basic Gameplanning Tips
General Gameplanning Advice
Roles of Flanker vs. Split End
More on Flanker vs. Split End
Defensive Philosophies
Pass Catching Tight Ends
Corner and Safety Blitzes
Playing Out of Position
Playing Veterans in the Exhibition Season
3-4 vs. 4-3 Defense
Gameplanning Max Protect
Fourth-Quarter Comebacks: Cheating AI?
A Brief Discussion About Gameplanning Cornerbacks
Changing Position vs. Playing Out of Position
Run Defense

Gameplans
GWB's Game Plans
Passacagilia's HFL Game Plans

Miscellaneous
FOF2K4 House Rules
FOF2K4 Q&A with Jim
Making a Better Power Ranking System

Suicane75 · 04-24-2005, 08:42 PM

Good work.

thealmighty · 04-24-2005, 08:48 PM

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

QuikSand · 04-25-2005, 05:10 PM

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

wade moore · 04-27-2005, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuikSand

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 · 04-30-2005, 03:13 PM

Updated the list of links, adding several new topics.

jbmagic · 04-30-2005, 03:19 PM

grid Iron

very nice.

here another good link about gameplannign by Warhammer.

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/f...ad.php?t=34823

Dutch · 04-30-2005, 05:09 PM

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 · 04-30-2005, 11:00 PM

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/f...ad.php?t=38543

Grid Iron · 05-01-2005, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbmagic

grid Iron

very nice.

here another good link about gameplannign by Warhammer.

http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/f...ad.php?t=34823

Thanks for the info.

Added link under gameplanning as "General Gameplanning Advice."

Grid Iron · 05-05-2005, 03:35 PM

Updated main thread, adding three newly discovered posts.

MIJB#19 · 05-06-2005, 11:24 AM

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

fantastic flying froggies · 05-08-2005, 03:29 PM

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

04-24-2005, 08:48 PM	#3
thealmighty Pro Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: heaven	I see a sticky in your future. (no socks involved) __________________ Check out The Unofficial FOFC Movie Guide Here

04-30-2005, 03:13 PM	#6
Grid Iron Ice Cream Man Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Bay Area	Updated the list of links, adding several new topics. __________________ Follow the story of the Oregon Ice of the Continental Football League.

05-05-2005, 03:35 PM	#11
Grid Iron Ice Cream Man Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Bay Area	Updated main thread, adding three newly discovered posts. __________________ Follow the story of the Oregon Ice of the Continental Football League.

05-06-2005, 11:24 AM	#12
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	Nothing to add, other than: thanks for compiling this! __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail

05-08-2005, 03:29 PM	#13
fantastic flying froggies Pro Rookie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Sunny South of France	Hmm, surely this thread is worthy of a sticky... __________________ Detroit Vampires (CFL) : Ve 're coming for your blood! Camargue Flamingos (WOOF): pretty in Pink

04-24-2005, 08:42 PM	#2
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Good work.

04-25-2005, 05:10 PM	#4
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Some good stuff there. Some of the threads get frustrating, though... would like to have seen more of them reach an endpoint.

04-30-2005, 03:19 PM	#7
jbmagic Pro Starter Join Date: Apr 2004	grid Iron very nice. here another good link about gameplannign by Warhammer. http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/f...ad.php?t=34823

04-30-2005, 05:09 PM	#8
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	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.

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