Dynasty Custom Playbook Limits + Under-Center System Gaps + Need for Data Export

Edit:

Posted this in the wrong forum by mistake. Correct version is here Dynasty Custom Playbook Limits + Under-Center System Gaps + Need for Data Export | EA Forums - 13437281 in the CFB26 General Forum.

1. Context: How I Play Dynasty

I play Offline Dynasty controlling multiple teams, and I dynamically choose which team to user-control when two of my teams meet.

This allows me to:

• Run multiple programs simultaneously
• Build distinct team identities
• Simulate full conferences or eras

This feedback is focused on that playstyle and the systems needed to properly support it.

2. Issue #1 – CPU Cannot Use Custom Playbooks for User Teams

Problem:
When two user-controlled teams play:

• I select one team to control
• The other becomes CPU-controlled

However:
The CPU-controlled team does NOT use a Custom Playbook and instead defaults to a stock/team playbook.

Important Clarification

This is not just a gameplay issue — it is caused by a deeper system limitation.

There is currently NO way to assign a Custom Playbook to a team or coach in Dynasty ahead of time.

Because of this:

• The CPU has nothing to reference
• It falls back to a default playbook

Impact

• Team identity is lost
• Schemes I built disappear
• Head-to-head dynasty matchups become inauthentic

I am effectively playing against a version of my team that does not run my system.

3. Issue #2 – No Persistent Custom Playbook Assignment (Root Cause)

Problem:
Custom Playbooks cannot be assigned to:

• A Team
• A Coach

Current limitations:

• Only stock playbooks can be assigned in Dynasty settings
• Custom playbooks are NOT selectable from the coach/playbook screen
• Custom playbooks can ONLY be selected at the pre-game setup screen
• Only the actively controlled team can use a Custom Playbook

Key Limitation

When switching control between teams:

• The inactive team cannot retain or use its custom playbook
• The CPU cannot use it at all

Impact

• Breaks continuity across a season
• Forces manual setup every game
• Prevents true system-based dynasty building
• Directly causes Issue #1

Suggested Fix (Foundational Requirement)

Add the ability to:

• Assign a Custom Playbook to a Coach
• Assign a Custom Playbook to a Team in Dynasty settings

Then:

• Ensure CPU-controlled teams can use that assigned playbook

This single change resolves BOTH Issue #1 and Issue #2.

4. Issue #3 – Under-Center Multi-Back Offenses Are Incomplete

I primarily run traditional under-center systems:

• I-Form (2 and 3 back)
• Power I
• Split Backs
• Wishbone

The issue is not that these exist — they are not system-complete.

Spread systems are well supported, but under-center offenses are fragmented and underdeveloped.

5. Formation Gaps

Wishbone

• Only Wishbone Tight exists

Missing:

• 1 WR sets
• 2 WR sets

Impact:
You cannot run a true Wishbone offense or recreate classic systems.

I-Form (22 Personnel – Tight, Wing, Wing Over)

• ZERO option plays

Missing:

• Inside Veer Triple
• Midline Triple
• Load Option
• Power Option

Impact:
This is a major authenticity gap.

Power I

Existing:

• Tight
• Strong

Missing:

• Weak set

Problem:
Only ONE option play exists (Inside Veer Triple)

Expected minimum per set:

• Inside Veer Triple
• Midline Triple
• Load Option
• Power Option

Missing Formation – I-Bone

Description:

• Based on I-Form Tight
• Replace one TE with an off-line wing (HB / FB / TE / H-back)

Used by:

• Nebraska
• Michigan
• Ohio State

Impact:
Removes an entire hybrid I-Form/Option system from the game.

6. Core Issue

This is not about adding random plays.

The real issue:
Under-center systems are not implemented as complete systems.

Symptoms:

• Concepts exist in some formations but not others
• Option football is concentrated in flexbone and spread
• Traditional systems lack depth and continuity

7. Additional Request – Dynasty Data Export (Stats / History)

I would strongly value the ability to export Dynasty data, including:

• Team stats (season and historical)
• Player stats and career totals
• Game results
• Standings and records

Current Limitation

There is no way to export or extract Dynasty data outside of the game.

Impact

• Difficult to track long-term Dynasty history
• Prevents deeper analysis of teams, players, and schemes
• Limits community-driven content (spreadsheets, reports, etc.)
• Reduces long-term engagement

For multi-team Dynasty players:

• Managing multiple programs across seasons is difficult without external tracking
• There is no way to build a full league history outside the game UI

Why This Matters

Dynasty mode is at its best when it creates long-term stories.

Data export would enable:

• Custom stat tracking
• Historical record keeping
• Deeper immersion for simulation-style players
• Community-created tools and analysis

Suggested Options

• Simple CSV export of:
  • Rosters
  • Season stats
  • Game results
• Or a basic API / companion app integration

Even a minimal export feature would provide significant value.

8. Why This Matters Overall

Addressing these areas would:

• Improve offensive diversity
• Support more playstyles beyond spread systems
• Increase dynasty replay ability
• Allow authentic team and system recreation
• Enable long-term tracking and storytelling

9. Closing

The foundation is already strong.

What is missing is:

• Allowing Dynasty to persist and respect user-defined systems
• Completing under-center offensive structures
• Enabling export and tracking of Dynasty history over time

Thank you for Reading and I hope that these improvements can be made to the Game!