Scouting time

Kappa_ap · 02-02-2021, 07:07 AM

Hi, I'm new to FHM and am wondering how long it takes for a player on the 'Watch List' to be scouted?

I'm managing a team in the Ontario Hockey League, it's the pre-season and I'm wanting to scout some players I have rights to on my farm team (Southern Ontario Jr B) with an eye to offering them a contract before the start of the season.

They're all currently rated 'E' and I'm wondering if they need to actually play before their scouting grade is updated? Or that it perhaps takes a few weeks? I fully expect and understand that it wouldn't be instantaneous, and may vary, but just wondering roughly how long it takes?

Hope that makes sense.

JeffR · 02-03-2021, 12:25 AM

Depends on where the Watch List is on the priority list; if it's first, they should get looked at almost immediately. However, someone mentioned a similar issue a couple of days ago and, looking at his save, I think I've found a problem with the scouting logic that's resulting in some players being ignored when they shouldn't be, even if they're on the Watch List. Working on a fix for it.

Kappa_ap · 02-10-2021, 11:40 AM

Thanks Jeff, it seems that after a week or so the scouting grade improves - as in real life, these things take time!

02-02-2021, 07:07 AM	#1
Kappa_ap Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 4	Scouting time Hi, I'm new to FHM and am wondering how long it takes for a player on the 'Watch List' to be scouted? I'm managing a team in the Ontario Hockey League, it's the pre-season and I'm wanting to scout some players I have rights to on my farm team (Southern Ontario Jr B) with an eye to offering them a contract before the start of the season. They're all currently rated 'E' and I'm wondering if they need to actually play before their scouting grade is updated? Or that it perhaps takes a few weeks? I fully expect and understand that it wouldn't be instantaneous, and may vary, but just wondering roughly how long it takes? Hope that makes sense.

02-03-2021, 12:25 AM	#2
JeffR FHM Producer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 17,275	Depends on where the Watch List is on the priority list; if it's first, they should get looked at almost immediately. However, someone mentioned a similar issue a couple of days ago and, looking at his save, I think I've found a problem with the scouting logic that's resulting in some players being ignored when they shouldn't be, even if they're on the Watch List. Working on a fix for it.

02-10-2021, 11:40 AM	#3
Kappa_ap Bat Boy Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 4	Thanks Jeff, it seems that after a week or so the scouting grade improves - as in real life, these things take time!