FIX: Setting Up A 32 Team OFFLINE CFM Instructions

[Skyboxer]

Re: FIX: Setting Up A 32 Team OFFLINE CFM Instructions

Got mine set up last night..
Deleted tune then re-downloaded and seen no issues with the CPU QB. Dolphins first drive Tannehill did run on me once up the middle and I though.. "Oh crap"..
Turns out that was the only run he made other than running a few read options.

Did all coaches to CPU, set sub in/out and went to regular season week 1.

I use my own sliders and always have set up to make it a bit harder for me but not enough to make it unrealistic.

I had a great time!
I struggled on the ground (Skins me vs Dolphins) but I'm going at least 3 weeks before seeing if I need to adjust but I don't think I will have to.

Game was very exciting.

Dolphins (They averaged just under 6 yards a carry as I struggled to stop run) held lead most of the game but the most I was down was 9 I believe.

Came down to the last drive. I had to punt with just under 3 minutes left, down by 2.
I held them and used all 3 time outs.
I ended up converting 3 3rd downs on the last drive (Man was that nerve racking!) and kicked a 30+ yard field goal as time expired for the win.

Tannehill threw 1 costly int in the back of the endzone but other than that he did well.

The most surprising thing was there was decent DL pressure.
We had 3 sacks (2 by DL and 1 by LB) and they had 2 (1 DL and 1 LB) plus many hurries and pressures.


We all know there are still some issues and we really shouldn't have to have work arounds etc.. but as is the game was all around fun and is very enjoyable.

[loganmorrison1]

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I find it amazing that about 5 people have asked what this is fixing and no one has responded. I've read through every thread and I see nothing that clearly states what the problem is and what the reason is for removing the tuner set. There's about 7,000 write ups on how to control all 32 teams, but nothing stating why this needs to be done.

[eastcoast49ers]

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I find it amazing that about 5 people have asked what this is fixing and no one has responded. I've read through every thread and I see nothing that clearly states what the problem is and what the reason is for removing the tuner set. There's about 7,000 write ups on how to control all 32 teams, but nothing stating why this needs to be done.

1) deleting the tuner and re-downloading fixes the issue where CPU QB's were taking off running for no reason.

2) 32 team control removes Dynamic Drive Goals so your teams confidence doesn't skyrocket

[IgotSyphillis]

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You guys rule. Seriously. Just wanted to say that. I think I understand everything about this except one thing. Why delete the tuner set? Does that affect drive goals or do you just not like how the tuner set plays?

[eastcoast49ers]

Re: FIX: Setting Up A 32 Team OFFLINE CFM Instructions

You guys rule. Seriously. Just wanted to say that. I think I understand everything about this except one thing. Why delete the tuner set? Does that affect drive goals or do you just not like how the tuner set plays?

Look at my last post right above yours

[IgotSyphillis]

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Cool. Thanks man.

[GrayDawg]

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I don't think you'll see trades during the draft either.

On auto pilot you will. The problem is auto pilot seems to be glitched. I did 5 test runs with the draft and 2 of them I saw trades and the other 3 nothing.

[bakersville123]

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For those creating and retiring coaches game by game, are we concerned that we may eventually run out of coaches? I'm testing this approach and it fires the current coach and then when you retire that teams coach, the team hires a different/new coach. Not sure what happens to the original coach.

For this approach I click R3, create new character, coach, create new coach, play game, retire coach

[mfp]

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I need to start over. How do I import the save file I made so that I don't need to go through this process again?

Anyone know the answer to this?

I went through the process described in the original post but I now realize that I didn't use the most recent roster update. So how do a do this again, with the current roster update, and load the save file in which I set up a 32 team CFM?

Or do I have to do it all over again?

[Skyboxer]

Re: FIX: Setting Up A 32 Team OFFLINE CFM Instructions

Anyone know the answer to this?

I went through the process described in the original post but I now realize that I didn't use the most recent roster update. So how do a do this again, with the current roster update, and load the save file in which I set up a 32 team CFM?

Or do I have to do it all over again?

All over... If you want the newest roster you have to start the whole thing over since you select the roster at the very start.

[jfsolo]

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I never thought that anything could make me "control" all 32 teams, but here we are. For me it was easier just to make the 32 characters and let the CPU control all the teams but my Rams. The CPU controlled teams are still putting players on the block and inquiring about players on my team.

Drive goals are gone, so no crazy confidence bumps, there was nothing wonky gameplay wise in the first game so everything looks golden.

BIG UPS to everyone who figured out all this stuff. You guys saved CFM from going Hindenburg.

[muelly]

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It is a waste of time doing that. There is no need to set any team to auto pilot if you set everything for them to Auto in the initial set up.

Trust me.

So the only thing auto pilot would really do is allow you to faster advance the draft? Having set all teams to autopilot its a time consuming process.


I have 3 files atm saved and waiting to figure what to play.


I have:


32 all setup w/ auto pilot
32 all setup w/o auto pilot
1 team delete coach each week (doesn't seem to work)

[muelly]

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Just block out the noise and follow my lead on 32 team CFM. You do nothing or everything, or some in between.

If you want to do nothing simply set every other coach you set up on the front end to:


Progress players - weekly or every 4 weeks (never end of season)
Coach Firing - Off
Fill Roster - Auto
Resign Free Agents - Auto
Free Agency - Auto
Game Prep - Auto

You will just run your own team and the CPU will do everything for the other 31.
DO not set any team to auto pilot in the user team menu (which is accessed from the settings menu in your CFM)

The only thing you will have to do is every draft pick you will need to press "Next User Pick" for each team to have the CPU draft a player for each team you do not want to control and run till it get;s to your team.

Off you go man!


As far as Trading when you initially set up your CFM many teams will have various players on the trade block to start the pre-season. This triggers trade activity among all teams including yours! So do not sim more than one week at a time after each game you play.

The workaround to igniting trade activity is two fold. And here are the two methods I will employ to see trading (which is to often in the NFL but it's fun to have to spice up your CFM).

Taking ownership of trade activity for each team method:

1. For each team I will generate a random number between 0-100 at this site https://www.random.org.

0-33 I can scan each team to find any combination of the following:

Player and Pick
Pick
Player & Player
Player

Look at the team needs list in the trade block screen and look for a player on the top or right next to the top of their list to trade for.


If trading for a player rated 85 or above - must send 1st round pick or player of same rating or above or 1st rounder and player rated 75 or above.

Player rated below 85 higher than 75 - 1st rounder or player rated within 5 points of player asking for.

No trading for rookies or trading of your own rookies or any 2nd year players. Period.

No trading for starting QB's rated 80 or above period.

Basically don't rape the CPU what's the fun in that?

Once you find a trade partner and put a package that benefits both teams generate another random number.

0-50 the trade is executed

51-100 - talks fell apart and no trade for the initiating team the rest of the season.


The minimal work trade method.

1. Generate a random number for each team like above


0-33 - put any player except a starting QB, rookie or 2nd year player on their trade block 34-100 no trade block.

When you put players on teams trade blocks trade activity will happen.

Do this during the first 3 weeks of the season though because after week 5 trade deadline hits. And no more trading.

With 32 team control you do give up the chance of in draft trades initiated by the CPU. A small price to pay for:

No dive goals
No hyper confidence increases
A robust off-season in free agency if you decide to use my random number in-season resign method
ability to play any game each week and as many games as you want besides your main teams game
Far more immersive knowledge of what's going on around the league


Have fun with it guys. Once you get the hang of it.......you won't play any other way.

I thought we wanted to not do game prep? Is it safe to do for CPU and user? I was under impression game prep would assist in driving confidence to higher levels as well.

[Marcus]

Re: FIX: Setting Up A 32 Team OFFLINE CFM Instructions

For those creating and retiring coaches game by game, are we concerned that we may eventually run out of coaches? I'm testing this approach and it fires the current coach and then when you retire that teams coach, the team hires a different/new coach. Not sure what happens to the original coach.

For this approach I click R3, create new character, coach, create new coach, play game, retire coach

Do you use the current coach or are you creating a new coach each time?
I've been using the current coach & retiring him after the game and he still remains with the team after I give up control.

[Brandwin]

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I am confused on Armors set up as for as coaches being fired. Mainly step 2 where he says we could be SOL

Spoiler

How to set up your 32 team franchise:

Simply create a coach (or owner whichever you want) and pick your main team first and set everything to off as far as resign, fill roster, game prep etc. Then once in the main CFM hub click down on your RS (R3) and create a new character but for all the rest of the 31 one coaches or owners you create make sure you set everything like this:

Player Progression - Weekly or Every 4 Weeks (never end of the year)

Coach Firing - On (off if you don't want to deal with creating new coaches but you must replace retired coaches so remember to check transactions every week starting after week 17)

Fill Roster - Auto
Resign Free Agents - Off (fusing resign spreadsheet auto if you don't want to)
Free Agents - Auto
Game Prep - Simulate

Also make absolutely sure by week 17 all your resigns are done. Because if you play with coach firing on (and play as 32 coaches instead of owners) follow these guidelines:

1. After the conclusion of week 17 go to the CFM transactions log and check for firing of coaches. Write down who and what team fired their HC.

2. You will then advance to stage 1 of the off-season where you can resign any player you did not get to in the regular season as well as the free agents who singed to one year deals off the waiver wire. But again remember if your coach get's fired you will not be able to do this for their respective teams. So if there were some players picked up off of waivers in season and that team fires their coach your SOL and will have to try and sign them in the free agency sweepstakes.

3. When you advance to stage 2 go to each team that fired their coach...go to the CFM settings menu and scroll to the retire tab. Create a new character (coach) and passing him to that team. Do this for all the teams that fired their coaches. Then you will be able to participate in the free agency market, scout again for college players, and have the draft run smoothly.

If you want to avoid this then simply turn coach firing off when you set up each coach in the initial set up of your CFM.

On another note to setting up the 32 team CFM. I set every teams auto subs.Why? To eliminate any possibility of placebo. LOL. Once you set up your 32 team franchise before you play one down in pre-season week one save this and name it 32TeamMasterFile.