NCAA 06 Playbook Editor

[jdhalfrack]

Here is a playbook editor for NCAA '06. This is for use on an emulator, although if you know what you're doing, you can get the edited ISO file to work on a PS2 as well. Always make a backup before using this editor. I am a self-taught programmer writing an editor for a video game I did not make. Use at your own risk!

You can watch a YouTube video to get a better understanding of how it works (for a previous version, but you will get a good idea of how to operate this utility): NCAA '06 Playbook Editor v. 2.2.2 video tutorial. Sorry my video making skills are not what others are.

Visit PlaybookGamer.com for more information regarding NCAA 06 plays and schemes.

Update Log:

Version 2.3.1 (6/11/22):

• fixed an issue where the PLRD table (running holes) wasn't loading, displaying, and saving correctly
• added the option to replace just the PSAL or ARTL values of a route
• fixed the issue with the left route arrow facing to the right
• fixed the pass blocking arrow issue so it's now visible
• fixed an issue where resetting plays was only resetting the QB position
• added the option to edit size-modified playbook files (this will come in handy in a later update)

Version 2.2 (2/12/22):

• added the 'About' form
• added the option to show running holes on running plays
• added the option to view and edit the PLYT field of a play (helps with blocking schemes)
• added the option to edit running holes on running plays (helps the AI defense react better)
• added a "Replace ALL Routes with ALL Routes" button
• added the option to change a set's player positions
• added the ability to do a quick route change with some default route options
• updated the PSAL table to display textual information along with the table information

Version 2.1 (2/6/22):

• removed the ability to edit NCAA '07 playbooks
• removed the ability to edit plays from certain formations (this was a playbook structure issue)
• added the ability to reorder plays in some eligible formations
• added the option to view the PSAL table for individual play routes
• added the "Save As" option

Version 2.0 (1/3/22):

• added the ability to read NCAA '07 playbook files
• added the option to view ARTL routes
• created a tutorial file

Version 1.2 (1/1/22):

• added arrows and blocking 'bars' to the routes (as well as the option to view them or not)
• created an ".ini" file that autoloads some information so users don't need to type information in every time

Version 1.1 (12/31/21):

• added the ability to edit defensive plays
• added the option to choose between the default playbook or the loaded playbook when selecting new routes
• changed the GUI to hide the Import/Export options be default
• color coded the route changing option boxes to easily distinguish between options

Version 1.0 (12/31/21):

• initial release

[Clemsonpanther]

Re: NCAA 06 Playbook Editor

Would this work for ncaa 07 ps2?

[jdhalfrack]

Re: NCAA 06 Playbook Editor

Would this work for ncaa 07 ps2?

It could. The database structures are similar, but I'm not sure they are the exact same. I've already made some updates on this editor, but am waiting until I'm a little happier with it to release the updated version. Once I finish that, I can also see if there's discrepancies between the two PB files from '06 and '07.

Until then, test it out, and let me know if it works. The same steps should work if the structures are the same.

[jdhalfrack]

Re: NCAA 06 Playbook Editor

Would this work for ncaa 07 ps2?

I am working on an update for the utility that will work with '07 files. I'll release the update momentarily, which includes a lot of other options, too.

[jdhalfrack]

Re: NCAA 06 Playbook Editor

Okay, here is version 2.0 which now supports NCAA 07 playbooks (I think... haven't tested it enough). I also added a plethora of new options and created a tutorial PDF (included in Zip). Enjoy!


JD

[Gronkjaer03]

Re: NCAA 06 Playbook Editor

Okay, here is version 2.0 which now supports NCAA 07 playbooks (I think... haven't tested it enough). I also added a plethora of new options and created a tutorial PDF (included in Zip). Enjoy!


JD

It can edit 07 playbook, but when I try to save it, it always prompts warning. I ignore the warning and save it anyway but the game would not show any of the plays, the playbook is blank.
I follow your tutorial step by step.

[jdhalfrack]

Re: NCAA 06 Playbook Editor

It can edit 07 playbook, but when I try to save it, it always prompts warning. I ignore the warning and save it anyway but the game would not show any of the plays, the playbook is blank.
I follow your tutorial step by step.

Hmm… let me look into it. Sorry for the delayed response! I don’t get notification when I get updates, and I don’t ever think of checking.

[jdhalfrack]

Re: NCAA 06 Playbook Editor

Okay… bad news. While the playbook structure between ‘06 and ‘07 is the same, the way the information is used appears to be different. Thus, my editor doesn’t work correctly for ‘07 playbooks. I haven’t really ever played ‘07, so I didn’t know this.

At some point, I will send more time making it work with ‘07 playbooks, but for now my focus is on ‘06 solely.

Sorry 😕

[Gronkjaer03]

Re: NCAA 06 Playbook Editor

Okay… bad news. While the playbook structure between ‘06 and ‘07 is the same, the way the information is used appears to be different. Thus, my editor doesn’t work correctly for ‘07 playbooks. I haven’t really ever played ‘07, so I didn’t know this.

At some point, I will send more time making it work with ‘07 playbooks, but for now my focus is on ‘06 solely.

Sorry 😕

Thanks anyway, pal. You did a great job with 06 part! I think I will just play 06 for a wile then, although 07 is always my favourite.

[Culture Rot]

Re: NCAA 06 Playbook Editor

Best and brightest minds all working together. Love seeing this.

[jdhalfrack]

Re: NCAA 06 Playbook Editor

Updated to version 2.2.2. Read the change log in the initial post for what's new. Report any bugs here, but be aware that I don't always remember to check here (sorry!).

- JD

[jdhalfrack]

Re: NCAA 06 Playbook Editor

School's out for the summer, so I finally had some time to fix a few bugs. Read the change log in the initial post for what's new. Report any bugs here, but be aware that I don't always remember to check here (sorry!).

I've also been working on a 'default' playbook that will still work in the game, but allows users to create up to four new formations/sets without increasing the default size of the playbook (it turns out there's a lot of 'junk' in the database that can be pretty much wiped out...). Along with this, I am working on a formation creator.

Spoiler

This is quite a ways off, though. I have already tested adding new formations, and I know it works, but creating a GUI to allow others to do it will be... challenging. I'm not the world's best programmer (by a looooong shot!).

Anyway, have fun editing!

- JD

[race444]

Re: NCAA 06 Playbook Editor

Will draw plays finally work??
Will bubble screens finally work??

[jdhalfrack]

Re: NCAA 06 Playbook Editor

Will draw plays finally work??
Will bubble screens finally work??

I believe with editing some blocking routes, others have gotten the draw plays to work better. I can’t speak to the screen plays.

If you find some blocking schemes that work, please share! I’m positive there will be others who would like to know 🙂. I’m hopeful for making an update in the future that will allow users to load two custom playbooks and pick plays from one to add to the other. This way, if a decent draw play schematic is discovered, someone could post their playbook, and then others could just copy the plays.

JD

[Chill8019]

Re: NCAA 06 Playbook Editor

I'm running the roster editor but the bottom and half of the Play or the right are cut off the screen ... any fixes?? ... really want to try out playbook gamer playbook thanks !!