Is there JSON file for Coaches?

[Invisible Witness]

How can we edit coaches file? For example I want Baltimore Ravens to utilize Lamar Jackson's mobile skills so they run ball more often. Is there a JSON file that I could edit coaches info ( not only names but styles too) and assign them to their teams?

[SirMichaelJordan]

+1

Is there easy way to edit coach file? Adding real coaches and their play styles would add so much more to the game.

[brooks_piggott]

There is no coach import at this time. Will add it to the list for future releases.

[clamel]

There is no coach import at this time. Will add it to the list for future releases.

Is that future like PF2022, or will it be some patch for the present PF2021 ?

Both in PF and CF coaches should be editable.
CF, to put the very different systems they use could be important for the College they coach.
PF, the very same of course, but playing a historical save would be huge enhanced with proper coaches.

I know it takes a bit of thinking but I'm sure you guys will figure it out to move this game to an even higher level.

[brooks_piggott]

Coaches are editable... they're just not "moddable" using the same import/export functionality we have for players. Right now I'm not expecting this to get put into a patch (unless we do it for college and port it back over) so you're most likely looking at PF22.

[clamel]

Have I got this correct that editing coaches for teams are only possible in Sandbox mode ?.
Then it's not at all in Career mode, so you can not get real coaches-names and schemes when playing with real rosters in such a format.
Pity I can't turn on the chance of getting fired in Sandbox mode then.
It's a bit sad looking at all the correct player names but just fantasy coaches.

Hope you go the extra mile on coaches next version to make this good game even better.
Modding manager games as much as possible is very important as you well know.

[AKH]

As a workaround, I think you are able to start a sandbox game, edit the coaches and then convert it to a career league.

[SirMichaelJordan]

Definitely a must need for the college game. It would be a pain to try and edit over 100 coaches within the game.

[NotMikeZimmer]

Can someone explain to me why names are so important? do they change outcomes in the simulator, or have any non-cosmetic effects?

[slybelle1]

Can someone explain to me why names are so important? do they change outcomes in the simulator, or have any non-cosmetic effects?

Suspect less about the names, more about the styles/systems the coaches use.