Suggestions for v.2

[Ragin Cajun]

1. I used the import prior save function in an attempt to have a "legacy" game. Took several tries so I guess you have to do the import from a certain point in the off season. I had to go back into my prior game and advance several weeks (actually up to the first week of recruiting) before it worked. 2. I was disappointed that even though importing the exact rosters (assuming it's for all teams) the national rankings, team prestiges, and expectations were all out of whack. My team went from "we're on the outside looking in" and a prestige of 64 to "we should win the conference and get a top bowl bid) and a prestige of 80. All with the same players. Huh? If it's a straight import shouldn't all the teams remain the same? 2a. Would love to see the histories import to as if continuing that career line. My starting QB started the last year of my "prior" career as a freshman. Still starting in the "new imported" career as a sophomore but no ratings from his freshman season. 2b. Oh yeah, all my assistant coaches were different. Import everything so you are picking up where you left off. Continuity and realism. 3. I wish there were more control over your coach. My "new" coach is 54 already with 28 years experience in his first year. Hard to have a JoePa or Bo career when you start at a big program in your 50's. 4. We see coaches like Tedford and Miles and Rodriguez that win a couple of seasons in a row and become the 'hot' coach in the offseason and get a big time job at a young age. I'd like to see this better portrayed in the next version. I like to start at a small school (realistic) but it took me 14 years to get my first decent job offer and then 12 more years to get a "big time" offer. This is typical for my experiences over the time playing this game. Anyway, loads of enjoyment from this game. Hopefully these ideas will make a future version even better.

[UWRJL]

Some other ideas I just got the game a few days ago and am hooked. This thing is awesome. I would suggest a few changes. Right now the play by play is pretty predictable. Certain phrases only result in either a positive or negative play. It would be more fun if they were a bit more randomized. The screen pass that makes it sound like there is going to be tons of room in front of player always ends up saying Oops! The play by play on kickoffs is pretty general. Unless it goes for a TD you could get the same commentary on a 20 yard return and an 88 yard return. It would be nice to have something that tracked who visited during a home game. Unless you write that down it seems to go away come recruiting time. Way too many short field goals are missed. Is there a way to automatically sub in based on current fatigue levels? I know I can check the CPU sub box, but it still seems to wait until the starter is dog tired.

[UWRJL]

Another question It would be nice to be able to print off the "media guide" and stats from past seasons. Would it be too hard to be able to keep track of old commit lists so you could print them out at a time other than right after they sign? I have started a dynasty and didn't print off the stats at the end of the first few seasons. I wish I still had access to those. It is nice to be able to see who the all time leaders are in each category, but why can't we print that information? I guess I am asking if it would be difficult to be able to retrieve and print more old information.

[Scott Vibert]

I believe you can do this by creating the HTML output for each season prior to advancing.

[UWRJL]

Thank you! Thanks for the advice. I will try it. I love this game.