Powerhouse OD - General Discussion Thread

[skipwondah33]

My LB's can't get any awards love

One is 2nd in the nation in tackles (94) and the other leads the nation in sacks somehow with 11 or 12.

[JeffHCross]

I seem to be the complete opposite of what Jeff was saying. I couldn't run the ball to save my life always getting tackled behind the LOS. However, I found it pretty easy to pass the ball even with my QB and WR's being rated so low. Every once in a while I would get risky and try to squeeze it into tight coverage, but for the most part, my WR's would be pretty much wide open. On to season 2!!!:)Scheme makes a big difference.

[JBHuskers]

Thanks for doing the record book Jeff. I was going to start something like that, but you did a great job so I'll let you handle it as I hope we're going to go for a long time on this OD.

[psusnoop]

Thanks for doing the record book Jeff. I was going to start something like that, but you did a great job so I'll let you handle it as I hope we're going to go for a long time on this OD.

Agreed :nod:

[skipwondah33]

Thanks for doing the record book Jeff. I was going to start something like that, but you did a great job so I'll let you handle it as I hope we're going to go for a long time on this OD.Thanks Jeff...again lol

JB delete my one post please :D

[JeffHCross]

Thanks for doing the record book Jeff. I was going to start something like that, but you did a great job so I'll let you handle it as I hope we're going to go for a long time on this OD.Not a problem. As most people here should recall, I enjoy keeping the records. CDJ's format over in the TGT OD made it very easy.

I'd appreciate it if someone would move it to the History subforum though, I think that's the proper place for it, and I intended to put it there.

[JBHuskers]

Not a problem. As most people here should recall, I enjoy keeping the records. CDJ's format over in the TGT OD made it very easy.

I'd appreciate it if someone would move it to the History subforum though, I think that's the proper place for it, and I intended to put it there.

I'll figure that out later.

[psusnoop]

Let's think of a couple minor tweaks we'd all like to see in this OD.

Maybe each person suggest 2 adjustments from current value to their new value and why. At that point then debate why we should or shouldn't make said adjustment.

This will have to be quick as we are entering offseason tonight.

[marcotte14]

I think most people would agree that we exceeded expectations this year being how bad our teams are. Having 2 teams bowl eligible and some teams with 5 wins is pretty damn good. My only adjustment would be maybe making the CPU defense better, esp pass def. Some of our states, including mine, we're off the charts for players being in the 60's. Just my 2 cents. I guess I was just expecting everyone to go 1-11, or 2-10 with any wins coming against another user. Realistically, none of us should've beaten the computer with the teams we have, let alone beating a top 5 team like a couple of us did this year.

[psusnoop]

I think most people would agree that we exceeded expectations this year being how bad our teams are. Having 2 teams bowl eligible and some teams with 5 wins is pretty damn good. My only adjustment would be maybe making the CPU defense better, esp pass def. Some of our states, including mine, we're off the charts for players being in the 60's. Just my 2 cents. I guess I was just expecting everyone to go 1-11, or 2-10 with any wins coming against another user. Realistically, none of us should've beaten the computer with the teams we have, let alone beating a top 5 team like a couple of us did this year.

Completely agree, even with the team I had I felt I could run and throw to get into shootouts and that just isn't what I thought it would be. I was thinking like you said 2 maybe 3 wins for all of us and we double that up for most of us.

I'd raise the CPU pass defense or lower our pass accuracy. I will share more thoughts tonight when I get home here.

[skipwondah33]

I just want to be able to tackle

And this isn't because of our teams solely. In the Heisman dynasties I've messed around with the past 2 years the CPU breaks a lot of tackles. It's the only slider I mess around with when doing so. Otherwise they would break 2 a run at minimum.

Passing was difficult for me all but 2 games. Got lucky tossing the ball up a few times. That and apparently certainly plays the CPU AI doesn't defend very well. Against Georgia my RB could have went for 250 and about 10 more catches if I chose to cheese the same play concept.

Ultimately I can go with whatever. My team will continue to be terrible lol

[Escobar]

I think we should lower the Human QB Accuracy. I think that is why our teams exceeded expectations this year. I know my QB didn't have the best accuracy or ratings, but he carried my team with his passing having multiple games where he completed 80% of his passes. Also noticed the same with other teams, which will only get better seeing as most teams had QBs who were not Seniors.

[JeffHCross]

We upped the slider because our quarterbacks were struggling early in the game, but in hindsight that really didn't bother me once I understood what was happening.

[psuexv]

We upped the slider because our quarterbacks were struggling early in the game, but in hindsight that really didn't bother me once I understood what was happening.

The problem is that there is a drastic difference between 5 and 10. There really needs to be a 7.5. The problem at 5 is that everybody runs the ball because passing is so hit or miss, even if you get your QB warm to start. Before the reboot we had 1 maybe 2 teams with a QB in the top 25 passing so we upper it to 10. I'm willing to try it again but we gouged the running game as well so I think you'll just see that happening if people can't throw.

I moved around some of the penalty sliders in my other OD and it seems to have an impact, only one game so far but we were typically blowing the CPU out 60 or 70 to 10. My one game against an unranked WVU team with the adjustments was 31-3. I need to move the CPU accuracy up one and I think it would give a really good game.

Here's what I went with


Offsides - 55
False Start - 55
Holding - 70
Facemask - 30
OPI - 10
DPI - 10
KR/PR Int - 20
Clipping - 55
Intentional Grounding - 95
Roughing the Passer - 54
Roughing the Kicker - 10

Also set HFA to OFF

[JeffHCross]

I'm gonna be running anyway :D

[JeffHCross]

Something odd going on with the Offseason thread. You can see the replies if you go to the Printable version: http://www.thegamingtailgate.com/forums/printthread.php?t=8396&pp=20&page=2

[psusnoop]

The problem is that there is a drastic difference between 5 and 10. There really needs to be a 7.5. The problem at 5 is that everybody runs the ball because passing is so hit or miss, even if you get your QB warm to start. Before the reboot we had 1 maybe 2 teams with a QB in the top 25 passing so we upper it to 10. I'm willing to try it again but we gouged the running game as well so I think you'll just see that happening if people can't throw.

I moved around some of the penalty sliders in my other OD and it seems to have an impact, only one game so far but we were typically blowing the CPU out 60 or 70 to 10. My one game against an unranked WVU team with the adjustments was 31-3. I need to move the CPU accuracy up one and I think it would give a really good game.

Here's what I went with
Nice I like this approach with the penalty sliders.

I also agree the pass accuracy is so so touchy. It would be great if it could be in increments of 1 not 5.

[skipwondah33]

I believe I have one of the highest accuracy rated QB's amongst us (he has an 84 rating), yet I my QB couldn't hit anything and always overthrew the WR by about 20 yards. That was even after I got him started with short passes prior and when I stopped trying to lead the ball of course.

When the slider increase changed he started throwing better and true to his rating I felt, still with hints of very inaccurate passes...especially deep wide open passes and over the middle.

[JBHuskers]

I think for sliders and settings I'm going to stand pat for this season then look at it again as we'll fully open up recuiting to all stars in year three.

[skipwondah33]

On another note I'm anxious to put together another offensive gameplan that will fit the team.

Not sure why I just though I'd pick the first playbook I tried and build an offense around that lol

[Escobar]

Not sure why I just though I'd pick the first playbook I tried and build an offense around that lol

That's what I do lol, but I adjust my playcalling based on my team's ability.

[Escobar]

I believe I have one of the highest accuracy rated QB's amongst us (he has an 84 rating), yet I my QB couldn't hit anything and always overthrew the WR by about 20 yards. That was even after I got him started with short passes prior and when I stopped trying to lead the ball of course.

When the slider increase changed he started throwing better and true to his rating I felt, still with hints of very inaccurate passes...especially deep wide open passes and over the middle.

Do you throw bullet passes or lobs? Lobs have more success with inaccurate QBs, but your timing has to be on.

[skipwondah33]

Try to throw both

He has 88 accuracy now

[JeffHCross]

You two are ridiculous. I change playbooks like Kim Kardashian changes shoes.

[skipwondah33]

I don't play the game enough to be able to build a better custom playbook. One I have now is just Arizona's playbook with an additional I-Form formation lol.

Just going to pick another. Every one in college runs either Spread or Spread haha

[JeffHCross]

If you don't want to use custom, sure, I understand that skip. But I'd figure you play enough Madden to have a better idea than just picking one playbook and trying to run with it. :dunno:

[skipwondah33]

Yeah but same plays in NCAA don't work in Madden and vice versa

Some plays are identical but, as are the formations however since I know a good bit of the play books it's easier to start with a base. Typically Steelers, Niners, and Cardinals I start off of.

Have not a single clue of NCAA playbooks. In Madden I play enough also to constantly make additions to it. Probably picked the worst play book that I could have with Arizona in terms of what I like to do.

[Escobar]

I use one playbook and just go, but my custom playbook/playbook I use has been pretty much the same the past 4-5 years of NCAA. Even in Madden I just picked Chip Kelly's playbook and made it closer to my NCAA playbook. I do adapt my playcalling based on my team's strengths though.

[JeffHCross]

I use one playbook and just go, but my custom playbook/playbook I use has been pretty much the same the past 4-5 years of NCAA. Even in Madden I just picked Chip Kelly's playbook and made it closer to my NCAA playbook. I do adapt my playcalling based on my team's strengths though.Yeah, that's different than it sounded when you first posted it, and I should have known that. You've been running the same base for a while now.

I would love to run the same playbook I used for a championship on '13, but EA removed some of my favorite plays :D

[JeffHCross]

I'm sure this is available somewhere else on the Internet, but it didn't take long to do today, so I thought I'd share.



Position Min
Option
Pro/Multiple
All Others




QB
3
3
3




HB
4
3
3




FB
2
2
1




WR
4
5
6




TE
2
2
2




T
3
3
3




G
3
3
3




C
2
2
2






4-2-5
4-3/Multiple D
3-4
3-3-5 Stack


DE
4
4
3
3


DT
4
4
2
2


OLB
2
4
5
4


MLB
2
3
4
3


CB
5
4
5
5


FS
3
2
2
3


SS
3
2
2
3

[skipwondah33]

Thanks Jeff

On a similar note believe I will be switching to the 3-4. I use the 3-4 in Madden every year and used it in NCAA every version I've played. This one I wanted to go with the 4-2-5 thinking I could get more pressure (silly me lol) and since it allowed me to utilize 2 Safeties which was my "strength" the first season. I still struggle with it because I'm unfamiliar using it. And I'll likely still struggle with the 3-4 since Defense is tough to accomplish in general.

Next season though my LB's will be better and I will have 4 capable starters. My DE's aren't built for it however.

[JeffHCross]

Skip, I'm transitioning to the 3-4 this year, and I've found the Nickel 3-3-5 to be good for taking advantage of my linebackers while still letting my DEs play a little more outside rather than inside.

[JeffHCross]

Do the CPU teams use the Coaching Philosophies of their Head Coach or Coordinators?

[Escobar]

Head coach. Asst coaches are just used for attribute boosts.

[JeffHCross]

Lmao. I just looked at my stats from my national championship season on NCAA '13. Jameis Winston was my third string quarterback and attempted 12 passes that year.

[pearice]

Hey guys are there any openings in this league?

[Escobar]

The second half of a flag football game I played in last week. I had a couple more catches in the first half. I'm playing WR/CB on the near side of the field, wearing the longsleeve red dri-fit and long black tights.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-biNY7aEe4c

[Papa LoneStar]

Nice, Escobar

[JBHuskers]

Should we just ban the signing of all 5 star players in this OD?

Using Tapatalk on my Samsung Galaxy S5 for shats & gaggles.

[JeffHCross]

Should we just ban the signing of all 5 star players in this OD?

Using Tapatalk on my Samsung Galaxy S5 for shats & gaggles.It's going to be Year 5 before any of us are even allowed to do that...

[JBHuskers]

It's going to be Year 5 before any of us are even allowed to do that...
I'm saying ever though. In the hopes we play that long.

Using Tapatalk on my Samsung Galaxy S5 for shats & gaggles.

[JeffHCross]

Just thinking out loud here, but if for whatever reason we were to restart another Death Penalty dynasty, I think it would be considerably easier (certainly easier to set up for G) and both more challenging and fun to modify the rosters like we did, and then use "existing" coaches. Basically be the AD rather than the Coach, and play with whatever coach takes over at our school. It would add some randomness because some schools may attract a "better" new coach than others, but it would also eliminate concerns like getting fired and things like that.

I also think that it would allow others to join later in the dynasty without the concern that they wouldn't get XP.

[skipwondah33]

That is true Jeff

I'd certainly take a different team if possible though I like my LSU squad coming up in the next 2 seasons

[JeffHCross]

Do we have any offseason rules about bringing players back?

[marcotte14]

I did an "recruiting only" online dynasty in last years NCAA, and it was pretty fun, but then again, the recruiting took a little longer. It was cool to start out as the worst teams and "recruit" your way to bigger programs other than playing the game and racking up crazy stats. It's just an option, wouldn't take long at all to rip through seasons, considering people can recruit online.

[JeffHCross]

I did an "recruiting only" online dynasty in last years NCAA, and it was pretty fun, but then again, the recruiting took a little longer. It was cool to start out as the worst teams and "recruit" your way to bigger programs other than playing the game and racking up crazy stats. It's just an option, wouldn't take long at all to rip through seasons, considering people can recruit online.G tried running one of these a few years ago, I think. It sounded cool.

[marcotte14]

G tried running one of these a few years ago, I think. It sounded cool.

It was, by all means we still continue our Death Penalty OD, this would just be something we could do as well that wouldn't take long.

[skipwondah33]

Unrelated I know since we have set uniforms already.

But just tried uniform store and it appears to be back to working. Atleast letting me download the free pack

[marcotte14]

Just a thought, our teams are all pretty good consistently being in the top 10, we should open up Coaching Carousel to accept other jobs. Not that I want to leave Oregon, but just to mix it up. I understand we would still choose other good teams, but it would be nice to give people the option to change scenery.

[skipwondah33]

Just a thought, our teams are all pretty good consistently being in the top 10, we should open up Coaching Carousel to accept other jobs. Not that I want to leave Oregon, but just to mix it up. I understand we would still choose other good teams, but it would be nice to give people the option to change scenery.I'd be on the first thing smoking out of Baton Rouge lol

Joking there are only 1-2 destinations that I would leave for

[gschwendt]

Just a thought, our teams are all pretty good consistently being in the top 10, we should open up Coaching Carousel to accept other jobs. Not that I want to leave Oregon, but just to mix it up. I understand we would still choose other good teams, but it would be nice to give people the option to change scenery.
I don't think we would want to open it up completely, maybe with restrictions in a team by team basis. For one, our teams will always have the disadvantage of the Playing Style pitch. As well, many of our attributes were lowered to begin with.

All that said, JB has already expressed interest in jumping to a better team this offseason. I think we would just have to look at the teams interested and make a decision based on that.

[skipwondah33]

I can understand in JB's case lol

We're good at LSU. They better offer me a key to the state even though I haven't won anything yet lol. I'd sure love to experience the weather in Florida....:D

[JeffHCross]

I wish the game still had the option of manually changing schools. I realize that's silly with the Coaching Carousel mechanic, but there are some schools I'd be willing to consider (for a change in scenery), but there's almost no way they'd be likely to offer the current coach at Ohio State. And the only other option is starting over with a new coach.

Just wish there was another option.

[Papa LoneStar]

Since we played in Columbus in 2016....and now 2018....if you change schools....you owe Texas 2 trips to Austin....the contract will follow you 😂 lol

[JeffHCross]

Since we played in Columbus in 2016....and now 2018....if you change schools....you owe Texas 2 trips to Austin....the contract will follow you �� lolLol. I noticed that but hadn't gone back to look and see where we had last played.

[JeffHCross]

We need to do something about the conferences, if we care enough at this point. Looks like the second straight year that UAB has zero conference games. I'm pretty sure some other CPU teams had the same problem last season.

[Papa LoneStar]

I thought he moved USC, Arkansas, UAB, and Texas Tech into the same conference. I guess I was trippin' when I saw that.

[JeffHCross]

I thought he moved USC, Arkansas, UAB, and Texas Tech into the same conference. I guess I was trippin' when I saw that.He did. UAB literally has zero conference games. Not zero user conference games, it's like the game doesn't recognize they're in the conference. I noticed it for a handful of teams last season too.

[Escobar]

I thought I mentioned it last year. I thought maybe G did that on purpose and was trying to figure out how he hacked the game.

[JeffHCross]

Something to note ... either Agency's coach was the straw that broke the camel's back, or whatever bug doesn't allow XP to be earned only affects user coaches. No other coaches aren't earning XP right now, including all newly created OCs and DCs. At least as far as I can tell, because every OC or DC is at least level 3, which would suggest that they're earning XP.

JB's DC is not a user or created coach, he was probably the DC at UMass on the original roster. He's been an HC at some point, and somehow his average recruiting class is below 1, lol.

[pearice]

I only earn xp through TD's... Every once in a while I earns whole game.. I noticed one game I returned a FG for a td and after that I only get XP in TGT through recruiting and first half of games

[skipwondah33]

Well that's interesting. I haven't paid attention to XP so I wouldn't know, but that would suck

[Escobar]

I'm getting xp and my recently hired OC is too, but my DC has never earned points since I've been at UAB. My OC I had when I first got hired at UAB wasn't progressing either.

[EddieHusker]

I'm getting xp and my recently hired OC is too, but my DC has never earned points since I've been at UAB. My OC I had when I first got hired at UAB wasn't progressing either.

I cant explain it. Mine seem to work fine. I chalked it up to people just not being very good.

[JeffHCross]

I'm getting xp and my recently hired OC is too, but my DC has never earned points since I've been at UAB. My OC I had when I first got hired at UAB wasn't progressing either.
Well that's just even weirder. Because I checked and nobody else is at Level 1. So created CPU coaches must not come in at Level 1?

[skipwondah33]

My OC came in at level 19 I believe. He had all of these skill points

[JeffHCross]

My OC came in at level 19 I believe. He had all of these skill pointsYou probably just got one that moved on from another school though. I'm talking about new ones. All of my coordinators, until my new OC this year, were existing coaches. But my new OC is still earning XP

[skipwondah33]

Ahh ok. Yeah forgot which school he came from.

[ryby6969]

What is going on gentlemen? Been quite a long time. Glad to see you guys still have this going. God I miss a college football game :(

[JeffHCross]

Sup ryby?! See you all the time in nykia's Live Stream videos (I'm always watching after the fact)

[ryby6969]

Sup ryby?! See you all the time in nykia's Live Stream videos (I'm always watching after the fact)
Yeah, we play in some Madden leagues together so I have to bug him while he is playing lol.

[JeffHCross]

Yeah, we play in some Madden leagues together so I have to bug him while he is playing lol.Lol. I enjoy watching them. If nothing else, it's amazing to see where he and I don't make the same reads.

[ryby6969]

Lol. I enjoy watching them. If nothing else, it's amazing to see where he and I don't make the same reads.

Yeah, we have built up a HUGE rivalry the last few years on Madden with him being the Texans and me being the Browns in one of our leagues. We seem to play every regular season and then meet again every year in the playoffs. Difficult games since we know how each other plays so well.

[gschwendt]

What is going on gentlemen? Been quite a long time. Glad to see you guys still have this going. God I miss a college football game :(
Good to see you around man. I'm hoping this year I can get into Madden more... CFM just doesn't do it for me, especially since all of the users seem so disconnected from each other. Hoping that's fixed this year.

[ryby6969]

Good to see you around man. I'm hoping this year I can get into Madden more... CFM just doesn't do it for me, especially since all of the users seem so disconnected from each other. Hoping that's fixed this year.

I know you guys make fun of me when I suggested it in Powerhouse but AIM or Groupme helps a TON with Madden. If you get most of the users in a chat it can be extremely engaging and honestly helps with scheduling games. During the offseason I feel it is a must for making deals. I just really wish I could see what NCAA would be like on PS4/Xbox1.

[skipwondah33]

CFM just doesn't do it for me, especially since all of the users seem so disconnected from each other. Hoping that's fixed this year.I've never cared for CFM mode. I was usually in one every version though because it was another one of the leagues offered on the site I've been playing Madden at for a while. Plus the league had to move to that since EA took away the create-a-team feature that allowed us to use our teams to play unranked games.

I much rather prefer the League Daddy-stat method of just playing an unranked game and recording stats

[ryby6969]

I've never cared for CFM mode. I was usually in one every version though because it was another one of the leagues offered on the site I've been playing Madden at for a while. Plus the league had to move to that since EA took away the create-a-team feature that allowed us to use our teams to play unranked games.

I much rather prefer the League Daddy-stat method of just playing an unranked game and recording stats

I like playing in a CFM just so I can work on building a team. With them making the draft classes random it meant no draft guides so the draft was actually pretty exciting this year. The thing that screwed Madden up this year was confidence and regression after age 30 IMO. If you find a good league it can be pretty close to as much fun as NCAA. I still say the most fun I have had in sports gaming were the seasons of NCAA 12 in Powerhouse.(At least until we changed the sliders/difficulty settings)

[JeffHCross]

AIM or GroupMe probably helps more on Madden too because you've got more players in the league so you have a better chance of multiple people being around at the same time. It would have been cool in Powerhouse a few years ago, but by the time you suggested it our schedules had diverged a lot.

Plus some of us (me) are in a communications blackout at work :D

[JeffHCross]

Yeah, we have built up a HUGE rivalry the last few years on Madden with him being the Texans and me being the Browns in one of our leagues. We seem to play every regular season and then meet again every year in the playoffs. Difficult games since we know how each other plays so well.I didn't realize you had the Browns. I'll have to see if I can find some of those videos.

[skipwondah33]

I like playing in a CFM just so I can work on building a team. With them making the draft classes random it meant no draft guides so the draft was actually pretty exciting this year. The thing that screwed Madden up this year was confidence and regression after age 30 IMO. If you find a good league it can be pretty close to as much fun as NCAA. I still say the most fun I have had in sports gaming were the seasons of NCAA 12 in Powerhouse.(At least until we changed the sliders/difficulty settings)I've just never cared for it because the game plays differently.

A few versions back when it was first implemented and after, the gameplay was noticeably different. You would see different animations and the run game especially played differently than just that of a regular unranked game. It stayed like that the past few versions IMO. Played a season this version and couldn't really tell a difference but that may have been because the gameplay in general was a shock change going from PS3 to PS4.

And of course when games disconnect there is no other option but to replay the entire game. Atleast in an unranked game, quarter and time can be adjusted in the event of that.

The fantasy draft Franchise keeper league I've been in for the past 7 years is good, it was just better when we weren't forced to make it into a CFM.

[ryby6969]

I didn't realize you had the Browns. I'll have to see if I can find some of those videos.

Yeah, in the Two Minute Warning league I am the Browns and he is the Texans. We have played every season so if his twitch archive goes back far enough you will find at least a game lol. And yeah, the only way CFM is fun for me is with 32 users so there are very few cpu games and it makes the game more interesting. AIM and Groupme both have mobile apps so it is easy to communicate even while on the go which helps a ton during the offseason of Madden when trying to make trades.

[ryby6969]

I've just never cared for it because the game plays differently.

A few versions back when it was first implemented and after, the gameplay was noticeably different. You would see different animations and the run game especially played differently than just that of a regular unranked game. It stayed like that the past few versions IMO. Played a season this version and couldn't really tell a difference but that may have been because the gameplay in general was a shock change going from PS3 to PS4.

And of course when games disconnect there is no other option but to replay the entire game. Atleast in an unranked game, quarter and time can be adjusted in the event of that.

The fantasy draft Franchise keeper league I've been in for the past 7 years is good, it was just better when we weren't forced to make it into a CFM.

Yeah, I play because I enjoy the offseason. I always like recruiting more in NCAA too. Playing the games just let me see how I have built the team and what I need to fix the next offseason. I really miss recruiting battles between 3 others guys on NCAA and then going and beating those same guys with that player for the next 3-4 years. Madden cannot replace that which is a shame.

[skipwondah33]

Ah yeah 32 owners does make a huge difference. In this Fantasy keeper CFM we only have 16 owners so inevitably there are quite a few CPU games which is another issue in itself lol

Would be nice to have the ability to custom set up a CFM. Setting the number of teams especially.

In regards to NCAA, yeah this Dynasty brought me back to the game period. I haven't played the past 2 versions much, but getting in this OD again pulled me back. Though I'm not all that good in it, especially recruiting haha. Still enjoying it alot.

[ryby6969]

Yeah, 32 users or close to it is a must for a CFM imo.

[JeffHCross]

With my current work schedule, that would be impossible, lol.

[ryby6969]

With my current work schedule, that would be impossible, lol.

The standard advances in the leagues on OS seems to be 72 hours and it works well. I mean with that many people there are bound to be guys with difficult schedules to deal with. That is the one good thing about the NFL is if you need to take a sim it doesn't kill you like a loss can and usually does in NCAA lol.

[psuexv]

So it took Ryby 2 posts back to bring up AIM, just like old times :)

[steelerfan]

So it took Ryby 2 posts back to bring up AIM, just like old times :)
That's still a thing?

[ryby6969]

Haha, yes it is but Groupme is the better mobile app. I like AIM on a laptop/desktop but Groupme on my phone. Basically all the leagues are going to groupme now though. Smartasses :P

[steelerfan]

Haha, yes it is but Groupme is the better mobile app. I like AIM on a laptop/desktop but Groupme on my phone. Basically all the leagues are going to groupme now though. Smartasses [emoji14]
Smartass > Dumbass

:D

[psuexv]

Smartass > Dumbass

:D

Truth!

[JeffHCross]

Truth!You would know!

[psuexv]

You would know!

Got to be good at something, right?

[ryby6969]

I know you guys make fun of me when I suggested it in Powerhouse but AIM or Groupme helps a TON with Madden. If you get most of the users in a chat it can be extremely engaging and honestly helps with scheduling games. During the offseason I feel it is a must for making deals. I just really wish I could see what NCAA would be like on PS4/Xbox1.


Got to be good at something, right?

Yeah, cause if I remember correctly you were not good with USC.

[JeffHCross]

Bahahahahahahaha.

[psuexv]

Yeah, cause if I remember correctly you were not good with USC.

Ask Papa his opinion on that?

[JeffHCross]

Switching back to the people actually in the dynasty at the moment...

JB, it appears, can no longer play user games because of the OC on his team.
Agency is not earning XP.

Thoughts?

[skipwondah33]

Don't schedule me with JB again lol

Seriously though that does suck. Of course not earning XP does as well.

[TheAgency]

Not gonna lie...this season is somewhat disappointing getting dominated in a sim game that if played UvU I thought we could've competed and kept it close. He will more than likely take the conference title home too because he would have to lose twice in order for me to win and that doesn't seem likely. I would suggest if that happens again next season that we play an unranked game with similar teams and the winner of that game wins the right to play the CPU.
I have a hard time with the CPU so I know it's not a guaranteed win but I like that better than sim. We have no chance when the game is simmed. That is all

[JeffHCross]

Switching back to the people actually in the dynasty at the moment...

JB, it appears, can no longer play user games because of the OC on his team.
Agency is not earning XP.

Thoughts?Good talk, guys :D

[JBHuskers]

After this year, you'll be begging to schedule me if I cannot play user games. :D

[skipwondah33]

Good talk, guys :DI really didn't have any advice or suggestions.

I say we restart if you wanted one though lol

But seriously I don't know enough about the game or anything to have any real valid one. The only fix G did with Ole Miss was simply remove them from the conference/schedule.

[JeffHCross]

I wasn't expecting silver bullets, skip, though I do appreciate you at least replying. I guess I just figured the topic would generate a little more discussion than that.

[skipwondah33]

I wasn't expecting silver bullets, skip, though I do appreciate you at least replying. I guess I just figured the topic would generate a little more discussion than that.Honestly me too after you posted it.

I was saving my "restart" remark for after others posted.

Does suck that JB won't be able to play any user games for the remainder his OC is there (which I believe is the issue).

The ability to not gain XP is bad as well which has no fix to it.

[TheAgency]

I wasn't apart of the original dynasty but was it just too easy for you all with talented rosters? I'm just curious as to what made you all take the route you did to get these circumstances in the dynasty as it stands.

[marcotte14]

I'll respond.....

[marcotte14]

Yes, we started the Death penalty OD because it was too easy with the "Powerhouse" teams winning and getting recruits. Is was a great idea for keeping big schools, but increasing the difficulty by gutting the rosters. The first year was very challenging, but I think in year 2 a user won the NC. Although this years sliders seem more difficult, we are still winning easily on a consistency basis against the cpu.

I don't really want to start over because I like the way my team is progressing via recruits, but I am open for anything. To get everyone on same playing field with progressing through XP, what are our options? Everyone in this dynasty are all above average players and are all active, which I love. Maybe it's time to start throwing some ideas around using 15-16 rosters.....

[JBHuskers]

I don't want to start over. We've already been there and done that.

[skipwondah33]

There is no solution I see for you though JB.

Either lose alot and get canned...but have difficulty finding another HC job.

Or never play any users...thus win alot then take another job or hope OC gets promoted.

Definitely not solution for a Coach not getting XP

[TheAgency]

Have any of you seen the video where a user created a four team playoff via a software program? I don't know if it would be worth the risk maneuvering files around as he did, but it was a real four team playoff and the game recognized the games as played. I'll try and find a link and post

[skipwondah33]

G used something similar if I'm not mistaken or atleast I thought so when he created this Death Penalty OD.

[TheAgency]

I apologize for my lack of know how when it comes to embedding the player from YouTube but here is a link

http://youtu.be/ifTkb3L0nJs

[gschwendt]

Have any of you seen the video where a user created a four team playoff via a software program? I don't know if it would be worth the risk maneuvering files around as he did, but it was a real four team playoff and the game recognized the games as played. I'll try and find a link and post
That only works with offline dynasties... no way to do that with online dynasties.

Like skip said, we can edit rosters, etc. before the OD starts but once it starts, there's no way make changes to the file.

[TheAgency]

That only works with offline dynasties... no way to do that with online dynasties.

Like skip said, we can edit rosters, etc. before the OD starts but once it starts, there's no way make changes to the file.
I gotcha. I'm not complaining about where we are. Just thinking out loud.

[Escobar]

I don't want to start over. We've already been there and done that.

:+1:

[JeffHCross]

I wasn't apart of the original dynasty but was it just too easy for you all with talented rosters? I'm just curious as to what made you all take the route you did to get these circumstances in the dynasty as it stands.Also, when we restated most everyone besides me and skip had been playing for a year solid. Many of us have been playing in the Powerhouse OD for multiple releases of the game.

So, mostly, we did this because we wanted to try something new. Unfortunately, we weren't aware of some of the issues we'd run into, and then you ran into a bug that we've seen before but has nothing to do with the rosters or setup.

[JeffHCross]

Maybe it's time to start throwing some ideas around using 15-16 rosters.....I personally think the rosters we started with was one that had been saved from a dynasty and modified, and my belief is that using such rosters caused some of the issues we've seen. I may be wrong, but it makes me antsy about using such edited rosters again.

[JeffHCross]

I don't really want to start over again, but I also don't want 1/4th of the dynasty to be in the boat that JB and Agency are in now and unable to compete in all facets (JB with user games and Agency with recruiting).

It sucks and there's no easy answer. Hence, kicking off a discussion.

[skipwondah33]

Yeah that issue will stay with JB until the OC is gone. And hopefully no other team hires that OC down the road.

Unsure of how to deal with a team that can't play any other user teams. Does the other user get to play cpu? Didn't have a policy for this because it wasn't an issue with another team

And the recruiting well that's just going to be terrible.

[JBHuskers]

But he knew about that going in if he wanted to join that he wouldn't gain XP. That was why we were not allowing new members in the first place.

[skipwondah33]

But he knew about that going in if he wanted to join that he wouldn't gain XP. That was why we were not allowing new members in the first place.Yeah I know about that, which I mean nothing can be done about that.

Your issue though is going to be tough especially if you want to stay at Tech.

[JBHuskers]

Yeah I know about that, which I mean nothing can be done about that.

Your issue though is going to be tough especially if you want to stay at Tech.

Yeah ... hopefully my decent season will either get the OC to move or me to get a decent job to leave TTU for.

[skipwondah33]

Can't be certain but it took mine a few seasons before he left. This was after a few decent seasons as well...especially statistic ones.

On another note, unsure if anyway else does this. But when we hired a new OC, I changed up my Offense a bit to reflect it like it would happen in real life. Still mixing in things from the old offense as well. Just trying to add something to the Dynasty lol

[Escobar]

Can't be certain but it took mine a few seasons before he left. This was after a few decent seasons as well...especially statistic ones.

On another note, unsure if anyway else does this. But when we hired a new OC, I changed up my Offense a bit to reflect it like it would happen in real life. Still mixing in things from the old offense as well. Just trying to add something to the Dynasty lol

I have a huge playbook so I adjust my playcalling based on my team.

[gschwendt]

Personally, I wouldn't be completely opposed to restarting. It would essentially be the same timing as if a new game were coming out soon. I'm having a blast with my team but I also really enjoy building my team from nothing.

I wouldn't be opposed to all low level schools or middle of the pack P5 schools (Kansas, Kentucky, etc.)

Another idea would be to do a death penalty again but use the lower tier schools so that we don't have to do Teambuilder teams.

Regardless, if we restart, I say we use default rosters and then auto-generate player names. That way we avoid the Ole Miss issue altogether.


All that said, I'm up for whatever the consensus is.

[skipwondah33]

As I always I'll go with whatever

Just want to play JB at least once lol

[JeffHCross]

Another idea would be to do a death penalty again but use the lower tier schools so that we don't have to do Teambuilder teams.
An idea I had back in January....

Just thinking out loud
here, but if for whatever reason we were to restart another Death Penalty dynasty, I think it would be considerably easier (certainly easier to set up for G) and both more challenging and fun to modify the rosters like we did, and then use "existing" coaches. Basically be the AD rather than the Coach, and play with whatever coach takes over at our school. It would add some randomness because some schools may attract a "better" new coach than others, but it would also eliminate concerns like getting fired and things like that.

I also think that it would allow others to join later in the dynasty without the concern that they wouldn't get XP.

[marcotte14]

I agree with G, we are building up these teams so fast because they "Big" schools and are very attractive to recruits. I've always loved playing with lower tier teams. Maybe limit users to choose from teams from the MAC or Conf USA. Another issue with that is, other lower schools that are cpu controlled don't progress well at all, meaning competition wont be as good, but on the other hand, wont rank up as fast.

I am also with the majority. If only there a simple way to make users not progress as fast and make the cpu more challenging. I hate losing just like any of us, but it would be nice to know that losing to the cpu on multiple occasions is a possibility.

[TheAgency]

I'll be brief with my input as my tenure isn't as long as the majority here. I am okay continuing with what we have going currently for the record. It's sucks not getting xp but that apart of the death penalty I had to tell myself. I think it's pretty challenging as is but I know my team is also really bad so my CPU experience is much different than yours. I feel like I have to work for every win as most are complete shoot outs. I'd be in favor of restarting and feeling the satisfaction of gaining XP. I can't lie about that but I look at us as being the elite coaches of the gaming world. I'd like to equate some you as the Urban and Saban of our current gaming generation. So I expect us to beat the CPU teams and battle it out amongst each other for the top spots year in and year out. I'm okay either way because I know there has been a ton of time put into the leg and I don't want to diminish anyone's work that's invested.

[Escobar]

I really don't want to restart. Next season I will have this UAB team where I want it. It seems like we always only do 3-5 seasons then restart.

[skipwondah33]

I'm for whichever. Will likely have my best draft class thus far hopefully when this season is done.

it won't be much fun for JB though if he can never play anyone.

Not to mention if that coach goes to another school then we wouldnt find out until that week. This was my 3rd time dealing with it

[JeffHCross]

We could pay a little closer attention this time now that we know who the culprit is. I think when you originally "played" Ole Miss we didn't know what the problem was.

[TheAgency]

Do we know this for certain? Or do we believe that Hugh Freeze is the culprit based on estimated guesses?

[JeffHCross]

Do we know this for certain? Or do we believe that Hugh Freeze is the culprit based on estimated guesses?Freeze is currently at Arizona State, I believe, and I don't think anybody has played him this season. So I'm not completely prepared to say that playing a Hugh Freeze team would be absolutely good, but I'm 99.9% certain that the OC that JB now has is the cause of JB's problem. Whether or not the problem will disappear with the OC, or if it's some kind of infection, remains to be seen.

It may not have been in this thread, but I did also post that the current head coach of Ole Miss is unable to get any Job Security, despite having a damn good season and being in the first year of his contract.

[Escobar]

Is the current Ole Miss coach their DC from year 1?

[skipwondah33]

G and I had the issue with Ole Miss in the same seasons. We were the only ones scheduled against them so we are the only examples.

The OC from Ole Miss is the one JB currently has.

Since the OC or the HC left...everyone in the conferece is now able to play games against Ole Miss. But now no one can play JB and we all I assume experience the same issue...freeze at the team select or loading screens.

Mind you I tried 10 times plus back against Ole Miss. Then JB and I tried 8 or so

[JeffHCross]

Is the current Ole Miss coach their DC from year 1?No, their DC is somewhere else. I found him but I don't remember where.

Next time I'm in the dynasty I'll try to figure out where the current HC came from

[Escobar]

I also had to play Ole Miss in a bowl game and could not connect to them. I can't remember which season it was though.

[skipwondah33]

So that was 3-3 then that season and one before it.

All 3-4 users on JB's schedule was same

[TheAgency]

Have we come to any kind of resolution from the discussion this weekend?

[Escobar]

JB could switch teams, if offered, since this is his first year with them.

[JeffHCross]

Have we come to any kind of resolution from the discussion this weekend?Resolution? No, I don't think there's a consensus. But at least we're having a discussion now.

[skipwondah33]

No there isn't any resolution. Atleast with the current Texas Tech team. It will freeze every single time against another user. Actually surprised it doesn't when he plays CPU.

Only to either remove the team from your schedule or the OC or HC (JB) gets fired/accepts another job.

[JBHuskers]

Right now I'm 6-2, so maybe I can get a comparable job.

[skipwondah33]

Right now I'm 6-2, so maybe I can get a comparable job.How many of those were sim wins? :P

That sucks to have to leave as I'm sure you are building a class that you would like.

[JBHuskers]

How many of those were sim wins? :P

That sucks to have to leave as I'm sure you are building a class that you would like.

Meh, I've only signed two guys over 80 so far. A tackle and a kicker, so I'm not too worried.

[skipwondah33]

Well that's good then

Thing is doubtful there would be many opportunities they would be comparable as a HC. Maybe an Coordinator which doubt you want

[JBHuskers]

We'll just have to see. I'm not married to Texas Tech, so I'm definitely open to moving.

[gschwendt]

Here's an idea that just came to me...

We start over either with low-level teams, or another Death Penalty or something like that. But, the twist is that any players that will be a true Sophomore or Redshirt Freshman next season in our current OD, will be Redshirt Seniors in the new OD. And any true freshman players that you've recruited this season will be Redshirt Juniors.

So essentially, we would have two seasons worth of recruiting classes carried over to the new OD.

[JBHuskers]

If you want to put in the work...

[gschwendt]

If you want to put in the work...
If everyone liked the idea, then yeah, I'd be up for setting it up, similar to how I did for this one last year.

[JBHuskers]

If everyone liked the idea, then yeah, I'd be up for setting it up, similar to how I did for this one last year.

As much as I don't want to start over, I'm not attached to my team and if you don't mind putting in the work, it solves all problems, unless the Ole Miss problem starts up again. Do we even know what triggered the problem?

[gschwendt]

As much as I don't want to start over, I'm not attached to my team and if you don't mind putting in the work, it solves all problems, unless the Ole Miss problem starts up again. Do we even know what triggered the problem?
It's because we used rosters that someone edited for the 2014 season. They "hacked" into the save file which normally wouldn't be a problem but they probably also changed up the coaches file, etc. and somehow corrupted the Ole Miss OC.

My idea would be that I'd create an auto-named set of rosters from the 2013 season (ie default rosters) and then tweak just our teams' rosters. You'd still have Johnny Manziel on TAMU but instead he'd be named Yusef Weisbecker or something.

[skipwondah33]

Haha it's hilarious that is the most random name you thought of :D

You must have seen that one in the random roster generator haha.

Sounds interesting. I'm an all or nothing type of guy. If we were to restart, I'd want to actually restart from scratch...players and all.

However as I said I'll go whichever direction chose but I'm still going to bitch about tackling :D

[gschwendt]

As a frame of reference, here's what my imported players would look like as of today. Bear in mind the SrRS below haven't progressed yet... I would say we take a cut of our rosters post-progression this offseason.



Name
Pos
Yr
OVR
Tend
Class


Adam Schultz
QB
JrRS
79
QB-Scr
2019


Derek Wheeler
HB
SrRS
79
HB-Pow
2018


Karl Warren
HB
JrRS
78
HB-Spd
2019


Brent Hearn
FB
SrRS
45
FB-Blk
2018


Martin Robbins
WRX
JrRS
70
WR-Poss
2019


Rodney McCormick
WRY
SrRS
74
WR-Spd
2018


D.J. Gillett
WRY
JrRS
72
WR-Spd
2019


Chris Harris
WRT
JrRS
67
TE-Rec
2019


Johnny Parish
TE
SrRS
70
TE-Rec
2018


Tony Martin
LT
JrRS
71
OL-Pass
2019


Jacob Perry
C
JrRS
75
OL-Pass
2019


Jamaal Brown
RG
SrRS
77
OL-Pass
2018


Drew Gilliam
LE
SrRS
78
DL-Bal
2018


Kevin Love
DT
SrRS
79
DL-Run
2018


Akeem Davis
DT
SrRS
70
DL-Bal
2018


Bubba Lewis
DT
JrRS
69
DL-Run
2019


Scott Blount
RE
SrRS
79
DL-Run
2018


Leon JohnSrRSn
RE
JrRS
71
DL-Bal
2019


Rashad Denman
MLB
JrRS
68
LB-Cov
2019


Chris McKenzie
ROLB
SrRS
76
LB-Bal
2018


Brian Koch
ROLB
JrRS
62
LB-Cov
2019


Steve Barrett
CB
JrRS
74
DB-Hit
2019


Patrick Haynes
CB
SrRS
67
DB-Cov
2018


Brandon Hinds
FS
SrRS
73
DB-Hit
2018


Mark Tatum
SS
SrRS
79
DB-Bal
2018


Mike Williams
SS
JrRS
79
DB-Cov
2019

[gschwendt]

Haha it's hilarious that is the most random name you thought of :D

You must have seen that one in the random roster generator haha.
Jeff signed a player named that this season... check the recruiting thread.

[TheAgency]

I'd be down for the adjusted restart. I'd like to keep my guy Stew Robinson if at all possible. Our fans chant "What you wanna Stew!" every time he scores.
Side note, do we use the final BcS ranking for team drafting position if we go that route?

[marcotte14]

I agree with Skip, if we're going to restart, I vote for a completed gut of rosters. Play with lower tier teams so we don't recruit players as fast and maybe limit to 2-3 star recruits. Just a thought.

[skipwondah33]

I agree with Skip, if we're going to restart, I vote for a completed gut of rosters. Play with lower tier teams so we don't recruit players as fast and maybe limit to 2-3 star recruits. Just a thought.That was my thinking as well really.

Speaking of Stew Robinson, he's going to give John Davis a run for the Bilentnikoff award it appears this season if he's eligible lol.

If we do keep going it will be nice to have multiple WR's with 90+ rated speed for a change :D

[TheAgency]

If...we decide to restart I'd rather not have any edits made to the roster just we could manage any unknown variables that may come with the edits.

[JeffHCross]

Haha it's hilarious that is the most random name you thought of :D

You must have seen that one in the random roster generator haha.You haven't looked at my latest recruiting update...

I like G's idea of keeping the last two years of recruits, but I wouldn't be heartbroken if we started from scratch.

[Escobar]

I still want to play at least next season so I can see how these recruits are

[gschwendt]

I still want to play at least next season so I can see how these recruits are
I could go for that myself... I'm looking forward to next season's team.

As well, that would give us some time for Madden to release and see if it might be worth moving to it...

[TheAgency]

I could go for that myself... I'm looking forward to next season's team.

As well, that would give us some time for Madden to release and see if it might be worth moving to it...

Are you considering running dual Dynasties or you suggesting one more year then restart?

[gschwendt]

Are you considering running dual Dynasties or you suggesting one more year then restart?
One more year, then restart... I only have time to be dedicated to one dynasty at a time.

[skipwondah33]

Yeah I definitely want to see next season's team.

I'll definitely be getting and playing Madden full-time like usual, however of course I'll still be in this OD

[JeffHCross]

So, if we're going to play next season, are we for sure restarting or is that still being discussed?

[gschwendt]

So, if we're going to play next season, are we for sure restarting or is that still being discussed?
I think we need to make a definite decision sometime before the start of next season, that way those that don't want to recruit next season, don't have to. As well, for players that we're on the fence about redshirting, we can let them play.

[JeffHCross]

I think we need to make a definite decision sometime before the start of next season, that way those that don't want to recruit next season, don't have to. As well, for players that we're on the fence about redshirting, we can let them play.Exactly my concern.

[skipwondah33]

Good point.

I needed all the help I could get so I probably wasn't redshirting anyone anyway lol...except my Center

Shame though even with a restart, the Play Style, etc will still be an issue right?

[gschwendt]

Good point.

I needed all the help I could get so I probably wasn't redshirting anyone anyway lol...except my Center

Shame though even with a restart, the Play Style, etc will still be an issue right?
Only if we use TeamBuilder teams. If we use low-level schools (ODU, FAU, etc.) then their play-style would update according to how your team performs.

[skipwondah33]

Ah gotcha.

So it would essentially be like your Sun-Belt Dynasty you ran before

Keep forgetting we used Teambuilder teams since everything looks like the actual teams

[skipwondah33]

Definitely more open to it since the Teambuilder method wouldn't be used.

[JeffHCross]

Assuming we restart, I think we should either use the Operation Sports community sliders (which, if memory serves, required some edits to coach philosophy) or use these sliders from MrHurricane:
468902366688067585

I know they may seem easier than our current sliders, but he uses them for his NCAA YouTube videos (which I've watched and seen him lose appropriately) and ny_kia also uses them for his offline dynasty and OD (KIA is currently 1-2 with Kent State)

[skipwondah33]

But can we tackle! :D

[JBHuskers]

If we're starting completely from scratch, I'd just rather put myself on auto with our current season until those who want to finish are done and we start over.

[skipwondah33]

If we're starting completely from scratch, I'd just rather put myself on auto with our current season until those who want to finish are done and we start over.Good point really

[psusnoop]

I'm good with restarting.

Just to be clear, we are finishing this season then restarting or finishing this season and playing next season then restarting?

[JeffHCross]

Last I heard the plan was to play through next season.

[JBHuskers]

Last I heard the plan was to play through next season.

Why if we're just going to start from scratch? I say let's just blow this up and start over ASAP.

[skipwondah33]

Thought I'd be tied to my players that I recruited and redshirted last season, but I'm not. Just wanted to see John Davis and Corey Mitchell off.

[JeffHCross]

Why if we're just going to start from scratch? I say let's just blow this up and start over ASAP.There's been suggestions both for starting from scratch and for taking players from our teams. Some of us (myself included) are interested in playing with this year's recruits that have yet to see the field.

[marcotte14]

Why if we're just going to start from scratch? I say let's just blow this up and start over ASAP.

Agreed.

[JeffHCross]

In the event that G agrees with blowing it up, I ask that he transfers commish to me so I can at least play one game of next season.

[gschwendt]

I guess now is as any good time to announce... I've decided to retire from the OD. I'll help finish off this season but afterwards I will be stepping down.

It's been fun but at the same time, I've been playing in leagues for 11 years now and my heart just isn't in it as much as it used to be. It's become a grind between bugs and gameplay bullshit, I've just had enough that I can't see myself dedicating time to it anymore. And no, this isn't related to my loss to Skip in Week 14, though that was probably the straw that broke the camel's back. After I got back from a week from vacation, not missing the game for a minute of it, I decided to move on.

I'll obviously still be around the boards and will help in whatever way I can to get the next OD off the ground, but aside from that, I won't be involved. For now, I don't plan to participate in any leagues other than maybe a PGA Tour league if one develops.

Good luck gentleman.

[skipwondah33]

Damn

Regarding the NCAA related issues. Can definitely understand man.

Sucks to see you leave but figured it could likely happen. Know it isn't solely due to our game but it's been mounting...hell even for me, I just was going to hold on for as long as you ran the OD

Still will if Jeff picks up commish duties for it.

it's tough coming back to this game, then Madden though every other day :smh:

[Escobar]

In the event that G agrees with blowing it up, I ask that he transfers commish to me so I can at least play one game of next season.

I would also like to play at least one game of next season. I finally will have this UAB team setup. Maybe we can play 2. One game against the CPU, then the next week a user game between us. If anyone else wants to play with their teams, just schedule all the user games at the beginning of the season.

[TheAgency]

So where do we go from here? Is powerhouse/death penalty over?

[pearice]

Say it isn't so... That last NCAA game, and all the guys from NCAA 2004 are dying off... I'm down to play however many of the next season.. This USC team is poop, and I think next year it will be where I want it..

[TheAgency]

I would not be opposed to keeping things as they are with Arkansas and just deal with no xp if it meant keeping things going for the ones who want to stay.

[marcotte14]

So...... who's taking over the new OD?

[JeffHCross]

So...... who's taking over the new OD?Since no one else has said anything, and more than one person has asked if I am.... I'm pretty much assuming that I am.

If anyone else wants to, they're welcome to it.

[marcotte14]

Was just wondering what we are doing. Are we starting after this year? If so, what teams are we limited to?

[pearice]

I am in it to stay... If anyone else has a dynasty they play in lemme know I still love this game

[TheAgency]

I'm ready to start from scratch. There are clearly some good football minds here and with the current set up, it makes for a good game. If we are going to pull the plug on the death penalty's current stance, I'd be willing and ready to start over with a two star school. Doesn't make a ton of sense to build another year just to throw it away. I'm in it for the long haul after the restart.

[Papa LoneStar]

^I agree....let's draft!

[skipwondah33]

Blow it up!

[JeffHCross]

I'm working on a plan, guys, I just haven't had time to post it. :D

[TheAgency]

G, would you be open to joining the next round and going on auto pilot. Juuuuuust in case you get an itch to comeback and we are in year 20xx, you could rejoin.

[JeffHCross]

I know you guys make fun of me when I suggested it in Powerhouse but AIM or Groupme helps a TON with Madden. If you get most of the users in a chat it can be extremely engaging and honestly helps with scheduling games. During the offseason I feel it is a must for making deals. I just really wish I could see what NCAA would be like on PS4/Xbox1.


AIM or GroupMe probably helps more on Madden too because you've got more players in the league so you have a better chance of multiple people being around at the same time. It would have been cool in Powerhouse a few years ago, but by the time you suggested it our schedules had diverged a lot.

Plus some of us (me) are in a communications blackout at work :DAmazing how right ryby was. It's made a huge difference.

[ryby6969]

Amazing how right ryby was. It's made a huge difference.

Told you lol!!!!