How do I generate coaches?

damonrusst · 05-26-2022, 11:32 PM

I started a historical sim not realizing the scouting system was turned off. I just turned it on but there are no available scouting directors. I'm too far into it to just start over.

Is there any way to generate these staff manually?

I found an option that says fill teams with fictional staff, does that just fill empty roles or regenerate everyone, I'd rather not do that, I kind of like my current staff.

Any advice would be appreciated.

BBGiovanni · 05-27-2022, 12:29 AM

I think it works as with players, it will only fill empty slots. I've never had this problem, I normally have 8 zillion fake coaches from creating/deleting new teams. I guess in my historical games I had scouting on from the beginning. Anyway, that fill tool is probably just what you are looking for.

oomm · 05-27-2022, 09:09 AM

Possible to mass select retired players and assign to coaching?

Ktulu · 05-27-2022, 10:56 AM

Go to the league wide available personnel page (League Menu > Transactions > Personnel Tab) and there is an option in the actions button to generate personnel. You have to be in commissioner mode.

damonrusst · 05-27-2022, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ktulu

Go to the league wide available personnel page (League Menu > Transactions > Personnel Tab) and there is an option in the actions button to generate personnel. You have to be in commissioner mode.

That worked like a charm, thanks!

oomm · 05-27-2022, 08:46 PM

Sure, but your OP asked about how to generate coaches. My suggestion also answers that, as does Ktulu's (shout out to HP). If you don't know (and it sounds like you wouldn't) you can generate coaches from retired players, which adds a nice nuance to your league history you won't get from generating just random fictional coaches. Eg. you are running a historical sim you can option Babe Ruth to come back as a manager, coach, etc. Am guessing the sim just immediately collapses at that moment, but.... It's all for fun....

damonrusst · 05-31-2022, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by oomm

Sure, but your OP asked about how to generate coaches. My suggestion also answers that, as does Ktulu's (shout out to HP). If you don't know (and it sounds like you wouldn't) you can generate coaches from retired players, which adds a nice nuance to your league history you won't get from generating just random fictional coaches. Eg. you are running a historical sim you can option Babe Ruth to come back as a manager, coach, etc. Am guessing the sim just immediately collapses at that moment, but.... It's all for fun....

When I generated the scouts, it seems like it did that automatically. Howie Storie is not my scout and he's rated as legendary or outstanding in everything.

05-26-2022, 11:32 PM	#1
damonrusst Major Leagues Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 470	How do I generate coaches? I started a historical sim not realizing the scouting system was turned off. I just turned it on but there are no available scouting directors. I'm too far into it to just start over. Is there any way to generate these staff manually? I found an option that says fill teams with fictional staff, does that just fill empty roles or regenerate everyone, I'd rather not do that, I kind of like my current staff. Any advice would be appreciated.

05-27-2022, 12:29 AM	#2
BBGiovanni All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Republic of California Posts: 1,874	I think it works as with players, it will only fill empty slots. I've never had this problem, I normally have 8 zillion fake coaches from creating/deleting new teams. I guess in my historical games I had scouting on from the beginning. Anyway, that fill tool is probably just what you are looking for. __________________ Let's Go (San Jose) Giants, Let's Go Mets! Current Project: WBAT/AABBA: Organized Base Ball And the "New Normal" World Baseball Aid Tournament 2023 trophy round underway!

05-27-2022, 10:56 AM	#4
Ktulu Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: BC Posts: 4,506	Go to the league wide available personnel page (League Menu > Transactions > Personnel Tab) and there is an option in the actions button to generate personnel. You have to be in commissioner mode. __________________ "The ice is getting even more thinner, my friend!"

05-27-2022, 09:09 AM	#3
oomm Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 191	Possible to mass select retired players and assign to coaching?

05-27-2022, 08:46 PM	#6
oomm Minors (Double A) Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 191	Sure, but your OP asked about how to generate coaches. My suggestion also answers that, as does Ktulu's (shout out to HP). If you don't know (and it sounds like you wouldn't) you can generate coaches from retired players, which adds a nice nuance to your league history you won't get from generating just random fictional coaches. Eg. you are running a historical sim you can option Babe Ruth to come back as a manager, coach, etc. Am guessing the sim just immediately collapses at that moment, but.... It's all for fun....