Can somebody point to me where I might find any information on the contract system and trade system and how they work? I'm new and befuddled.

Sorry for the delay in replying here. Did you get a handle on it? If not post again and ill add some entries to the guides.

I think I've muddled through contracts and contract offers but trades still stump me. It almost looks like to make a trade you can make whatever trade you want. Is there no trade A/I? If so, how do you engage it?

When you are in sandbox (or logged in as admin in an online league) you can make any trade you want.

If you are in career (or not logged in as admin in online) there is logic for AI trading.

Aha! I see. Can I change from sandbox to career and back again or is that fixed at time of league creation?

I think you can switch between sandbox and career in league settings (possibly only between seasons)

Hey I appreciate all your help. Am enjoying the game. (I'm new to DDS).

no problem my man

Spam away if you have more questions.

Also feel free to drop by the clack channel, theres usually someone there who is helpful.

OK...since you so kindly offered, I do have another question: Is there a .json file that works with DDSPF 20? I can find one back for 2018 but is that the most current one? I've been searching the forums fruitlessly.