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Official Madden '13 Xbox 360 Online Franchise Thread: A chance to develop a dynasty!
- Thread starter FrenchMovieTheme
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I'm not the only person with an elite team! And it doesn't feel so good to have a mediocre team does it! I won superbowls with Tim rattay and Alex smith biiiiiiitch!
If you guys don't like lack of pass rush I don't think you'll like all pro
Colts are fine, our game was a laggy mess and my first game with them at all, it'll be fine.
What offensive audible are you calling at the start of every play FMT - it's like playing Tiger Tiger Dalton last year.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
The Chargers have an overrated D. Jammer has spidey senses at times, but that's about it. Do high rated corners have that all the time?
btw- I like how they fixed the zone on paper (the zones aren't 5 miles up on the play art anymore), but the holes are way bigger this year... Man defense gets shredded all day, so you have to play zone and hope that your pressure gets there super fast.
Luke is right, I'm only commenting on the niners D, I know nothing about these lesser Ds.
I give up 14 ppg, 40 rush yards and like 170 pass yards per game in community and I play a lot of man D. Hopefully sliders work, I haven't tested out franchise mode yet
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
Colts are fine, our game was a laggy mess and my first game with them at all, it'll be fine.
What offensive audible are you calling at the start of every play FMT - it's like playing Tiger Tiger Dalton last year.
It wasnt an audible, its line shifting like block left or right or in the middle
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
And don't worry, my losing streak is coming. Remember when I started 13-0 last year and then lost like 10 out of my next 13? Shameful
It wasnt an audible, its line shifting like block left or right or in the middle
I've never understood the line shifts at all, you shift toward where you think the pressure is coming from or away from where you are running?
goldlion054
Member
The Lions defense really isn't that bad in this game. In the 8 or so games I've played with them, I give up less than 200 yards (on average) a game. The back 4 are fucking awful, but the front 7 can usually keep things in front of them and my LB corp generally makes pretty solid plays.
I'm sure this will all change when I start playing you guys and the game evolves offensively. But until then, I'll feel ok about it
I'm sure this will all change when I start playing you guys and the game evolves offensively. But until then, I'll feel ok about it
Are you free the next 2 hours (12 PM-2 PM ET)? I have to work after that until 4 am. But there's really no rush if not.
Bah. I was here but not viewing the thread. I'm available tomorrow morning if today's scenario is the same on your end.
storybook77
Member
just found out my son made varsity this year, he's either right guard or left tackle. I just hope he doesn't get flattened, he's only a sophomore.
And the varsity team only got one win last year.
This is the second year of my son playing organized football. He's currently second string defensive tackle but says he's been getting lots of reps at practice for the 9th grade team.
He's 6' and 220 lbs.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
I've never understood the line shifts at all, you shift toward where you think the pressure is coming from or away from where you are running?
Yeah depending on the run or pass. If I am running up the middle I'll pinch the blocking or sometimes aggressive. If its a toss I may shift blocking that way
On pass its the something if I see an overload coming or I have a designed pa rollout to one side
This is the second year of my son playing organized football. He's currently second string defensive tackle but says he's been getting lots of reps at practice for the 9th grade team.
He's 6' and 220 lbs.
nice, is you son bigger than you? Feels weird sometimes, I can barely hug him, I think he's 6 4 now.
Bah. I was here but not viewing the thread. I'm available tomorrow morning if today's scenario is the same on your end.
Yeah, that will work.
had trouble playing dt too the few times i tried, but Mario Williams was just shrugging off blocks like nothing. there's some momentum shit that kind of slowed him down, but i think it was my fault rather than the games.
it's early, but right now i think finesse rushers will have an easier time because power moves are useless once again.
im glad a skipped last year, i have less to complain about this year.
What's really dumb is Atkins is a power DT rusher, with all the stats to back it up (high power move, high strength), and they decided not to give him bull rush. I guess that'll be the first thing I buy for him?
Edit: Luke, it showed up 2 WR 2 TE 1 RB, I think. Even dime was failing hard, and bengals have solid CB depth( 89, 87, 82, 78, 75).
storybook77
Member
nice, is you son bigger than you? Feels weird sometimes, I can barely hug him, I think he's 6 4 now.
He's got a couple of inches on me. He's about 10 pounds heavier but he doesn't have my muscle mass......yet. I'm scared to see the monster he'll become once he starts lifting regularly. :jnc
DT too hard to play?
What a bummer....
Yeah, it sucks when 4/11ths of a defense is nigh unusable.
I'm still really bummed about the lack of traditional franchise mode. :/
What do you mean? You can't just play offline as a coach and do effectively the same thing?
What's really dumb is Atkins is a power DT rusher, with all the stats to back it up (high power move, high strength), and they decided not to give him bull rush. I guess that'll be the first thing I buy for him?
Edit: Luke, it showed up 2 WR 2 TE 1 RB, I think. Even dime was failing hard, and bengals have solid CB depth( 89, 87, 82, 78, 75).
Bull rushing has been MIA this entire gen. Last gen you could push back a guard, it seems like they never implemented it this gen. Last year any time I did a bull rush I would knock the guard down and he would take me with him, leaving a huge hole right up the middle. Few games I played it seems I do more harm than good playing DT.
I'm still really bummed about the lack of traditional franchise mode. :/
What do you mean? The coach mode seems exactly like Franchise mode except some new stuff added in.
Ferny I read GW2 fixed the guild invite issue, can I get an invite yet or what?!
Ppl still play sports games against the cpu?
it's like masterbating, you don't want to do it but sometimes it's the only option, unless you enjoy picking up some random ho and sticking your dick in her.
storybook77
Member
What do you mean? You can't just play offline as a coach and do effectively the same thing?
Yes, you can. I'm not sure what he's talking about. You don't have to do all of the XP stuff if you don't want to.
What do you mean? You can't just play offline as a coach and do effectively the same thing?
You can, but it doesn't handle things the same. If you're the type of person who played all the games one week at a time then it's ideal. I liked doing mass simulations over time and picking up at some point down the road. There are other small things as well.
What do you mean? The coach mode seems exactly like Franchise mode except some new stuff added in.
It's not exactly like it.
Ppl still play sports games against the cpu?
Every year I play one single game against a random out of desperation. Every year there are only one of two outcomes: 1. I am winning and they log off 2. They do some bizarre cheese and win by 400 points.
storybook77
Member
Every year I play one single game against a random out of desperation. Every year there are only one of two outcomes: 1. I am winning and they log off 2. They do some bizarre cheese and win by 400 points.
I hate playing randoms. Same play over and over again, even when you keep stopping it.
it's like masterbating, you don't want to do it but sometimes it's the only option, unless you enjoy picking up some random ho and sticking your dick in her.
Lol this works well
Every year I play one single game against a random out of desperation. Every year there are only one of two outcomes: 1. I am winning and they log off 2. They do some bizarre cheese and win by 400 points.
Randoms are the ultimate lab. Just use them to practice stuff rather than the CPU.
I set the search filter to people < 5% disconnect. Usually works out pretty well.
DenogginizerOS
BenjaminBirdie's Thomas Jefferson
Playing the CPU is infinitely better than playing randoms.
Drizz, you said you're not getting the game till next week n the 6th or something. I'm going to be busy as fuck around that time so let me know when you're free. I won't be around till really late at night (like 12:30 AM your time at the earliest) and on weekends, we'll have to see.
There is a decent chance the league will be up by the 6th
October?
There is a decent chance the league will be up by the 6th
I wish Drizzler was more dedicated to the league than I was but that is clearly not the case!
Bull rushing has been MIA this entire gen. Last gen you could push back a guard, it seems like they never implemented it this gen. Last year any time I did a bull rush I would knock the guard down and he would take me with him, leaving a huge hole right up the middle. Few games I played it seems I do more harm than good playing DT.
Agree 100%. Only time I could get a reliable bull rush was when Haynesworth was 99OVR. I prefer playing DT that way, while Wellie and I assume Splat play a finesse DE style.
Livewire, I could play Tuesday but any chance you want to do it earlier?
When are you out for your vacation again? I'm at PAX all day Saturday. I may have some free time Fri night but not 100%. Tuesday would be best.
There is a decent chance the league will be up by the 6th
lololololololol
When are you out for your vacation again? I'm at PAX all day Saturday. I may have some free time Fri night but not 100%. Tuesday would be best.
Want to be a pal and grab me one of the Dota 2 cosmetic codes they're giving out? There's an Axe weapon, I need it.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
lololololololol
The league COULD be up a week from tomorrow but I doubt ea is that speedy with the rosters
When are you out for your vacation again? I'm at PAX all day Saturday. I may have some free time Fri night but not 100%. Tuesday would be best.
I could probably play Sunday/Monday. But I'll have to let you know during the day though.
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I've been messing with CC offline a bit. It's pretty deep. There's a lot there, and there's a lot to understand about players and how they fit into schemes. Preseason games are weirdly meaningful and can really benefit you in terms of experience.
I haven't found a way to change an OLB into a DE beyond moving guys around on the depth chart, and I still don't really understand what defines your "Initial" Scheme. It might be some combo of playbook + the sliders you select (Pass Defense, aggression, et cetera).
As people figure out more stuff post it in the thread.
Also of note: CPU Dolphins wouldn't take my offer of a 2nd and a 6th for Vontae!
I've been messing with CC offline a bit. It's pretty deep. There's a lot there, and there's a lot to understand about players and how they fit into schemes. Preseason games are weirdly meaningful and can really benefit you in terms of experience.
I haven't found a way to change an OLB into a DE beyond moving guys around on the depth chart, and I still don't really understand what defines your "Initial" Scheme. It might be some combo of playbook + the sliders you select (Pass Defense, aggression, et cetera).
As people figure out more stuff post it in the thread.
Also of note: CPU Dolphins wouldn't take my offer of a 2nd and a 6th for Vontae!
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
I'll be home at 3:30 pst if anyone wants to try out all pro!
there doesn't seem to be any indicator of how many times a league game was started. not really a big deal for real games, but for practices (if we are actually playing those week to week) you can seemingly try those over and over until you're successful.
Do you notice any large difference in xp earned between real practice and simmed practice?
Do you notice any large difference in xp earned between real practice and simmed practice?
there doesn't seem to be any indicator of how many times a league game was started. not really a big deal for real games, but for practices (if we are actually playing those week to week) you can seemingly try those over and over until you're successful.
Do you notice any large difference in xp earned between real practice and simmed practice?
My backup QB got close to 1800 XP in 3 quarters of simmed work in the preseason. 216 yards 3 TDs against the Rams. Luck had 9 XP for going 9/9 with a TD
What to be a pal and grab me one of the Dota 2 cosmetic codes they're giving out? There's an Axe weapon, I need it.
Sure, is this at the Valve booth or something?
I'll be home at 3:30 pst if anyone wants to try out all pro!
I'll be looking to play later tonight against anyone.