Ladder conversion to NCAA 14- Teambuilder tips thread

[Julio Riddols]

Didn't get to do things like I wanted to last night, although I did get a couple players done before I actually had to do stuff for a while.. Might get the offense done tonight, we only had 8 people scheduled to arrive.

[Kodos]

Like I said, no rush. My plate is full for the moment anyhow.

1. I've only done QBs, RBs, FBs, TEs, and WRs so far. Need to enter the rest of my roster.
2. Per the OS Sliders, I need to edit all coaches (HC, OC, DC) to be 50/50 aggressive/conservative, and put substitutions around 85%.
3. Need to research average recruiting class ranks for each team.
4. Test out importing teambuildered teams to Online Dynasty.
5. Adjust sliders in the Pyramid.
6. Edit in user coaches.
7. Other stuff I'm forgetting.

What I'm saying is, people have time.

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by Kodos

New version of the Team History screenshot. Will replace version in the writeup above too.

I'd appreciate feedback on if the Coach Prestige ratings I made look fair or not. They're not set in stone by any means.

I think we should consider editing Pro Potential too, as our teams are among the elite in this universe and should be sending lots of players to the NFL.

Originally Posted by CU Tiger

2014 does a nice job with Pro potential

Its a 4 year rolling sum of drafted players weighted by round.

If you want to modify it Id suggest making everyone a C unless we have the Data to back it up. Pro Pipeline is a HUGE marker in 14. If you skew it wrong you will write a self fulfilling prophecy.

FAU looks like a true coach's death bed in that graphic

Originally Posted by gstelmack

Not sure on pro potential - recently I haven't had a ton of really good senior talent, so it's been a reasonable marker, although I was surprised at how few of the guys that got me a championship got drafted. I wouldn't give me more than a C, that's for sure. USC on the other hand probably ought to be better than a C-.

I think I will nudge USC up to C+ and Rice down to C+ for Pro Potential, and then leave the rest as is, if nobody has any more input. Nobody commented on the Coach Prestige grades I came up with, so I'll assume they look at least somewhat fair?

[Eaglesfan27]

I am good with whatever you think Kodos. As far as an update, I have almost all of my ratings done. Just need to finish my DB and then everyone's height and weight.

[Eaglesfan27]

A few other interesting facts I learned last night... I have a linebacker who could probably be a heck of a fb as well. I have a DT who could be a very good OL as well. Actually, I remember debating which way to go with him when I recruited him.

[Julio Riddols]

Finally done with offense and kickers, defense might be done later tonight. I have too many offensive linemen, I think one might have to be slotted in at RB for a season. Good times.

[Kodos]

The Fridge!

[Julio Riddols]

Originally Posted by Kodos

The Fridge!

Oh shit.. I might have to use him in that capacity just once.

[Kodos]

Sure. Put him in the I form with 3 backs.

[Julio Riddols]

Quick question.. Anyone play Road To Glory on this iteration? I can't get it to load my first high school game without freezing. I've tried 4 different times to start one and the same thing happens every single time.

[CU Tiger]

Ive played through 1 career.
Didnt have any issues.

[Julio Riddols]

I've finished the player entry, lost two LB to roster limitations, but they likely would have never seen the field anyway. I'm hoping to knock out heights and weights possibly later tonight after a nappy poo. Kind of excited to get this done and take the team for a spin in an SP dynasty.

[chesapeake]

Working my way through the roster. I've done the offensive skill positions so far.

[Julio Riddols]

Aaaand, finished.

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[Eaglesfan27]

Finishing up my DB's.... is it just me or do all of the team builders only have 68 players? I seem to only have 68 slots.. trying to decide who to "cut."

[Eaglesfan27]

Done all of my player's ratings. Loss 2 DB's to roster limits (since there only appears to be 68 on this roster) but that was the position where I had the most excess of players.

I learned from this (and Greg's dismantling of me last year) that I need some game breaking WR's as my guys are slow for the position..

I will finish up heights and weights by tomorrow morning and be ready to go.

[Kodos]

Yeah, the teambuilder rosters are a couple of slots short.

[Eaglesfan27]

Finished my team. I think this is the correct link:


http://www.easports.com/teambuilder#...524:1405278801

[MacroGuru]

Ok, I Will be working on this tomorrow.

[Kodos]

I finished offense last night. Halfway there...

[cartman]

This should be it:

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I lost a few DL guys, and had a couple of extra DBs. So I set the two extra DBs to seniors and nerfed them to 40s.

[Kodos]

Originally Posted by cartman

This should be it:

TeamBuilder | NCAA Football | EASports.com

I lost a few DL guys, and had a couple of extra DBs. So I set the two extra DBs to seniors and nerfed them to 40s.

You could enter them with their regular ratings at an alternate position. That's what I did. Next season, I will position-switch them to their correct spot.

Also, I'm not sure everyone is aware of this, but you do have the option to choose from existing uniforms. Either way is fine, obviously.