I was checking out the team schedules and saw some interesting stuff.
Rudy, i know you love the Dolphins so I have some bad ccm news for you. Yikes, that's not a good start to the year.
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I was checking out the team schedules and saw some interesting stuff.
Rudy, i know you love the Dolphins so I have some bad ccm news for you. Yikes, that's not a good start to the year.
Say it ain't so! Carson Palmer as my QB? A horrid stretch of losing? That does show how rough the sim engine is. Scores are way too high.Quote:
Originally Posted by jaymo76
yup, in my games the scores are pretty realistic but simmed games are frequently in the 35-50 point range.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudy
Well, another game versus Houston and another last minute loss. We were driving and made it to the 13 until another holding penalty did us in. We converted a third down but due to the hold we were left in a 3rd and 18 that pretty much took the game out of my hands. I dropped the game 13-12 and had the distinct feeling that I was going to lose... throughout- all the calls went in favour of the Texans. Palmer was pulled again at the half and this time Furr didn't have a victory in him. The game was low scoring and minimal offense on booth sides. In three games versus the Texans each game has been settled in the last minute of play... they are truly a great rivalry.
So the Raiders now drop to 4-2. However, next week i should get Gaither (2nd string mlb), Fasano, and Cook jr. back so i am hoping to see a big step-up in play. A huge number of my defense is on a cold streak right now. Also, Derek Anderson's role as starter is now over. Colton Furr gets the start next week.
I came from behind against the Broncos to beat them 27-23. Was down 20-7 at half time. My entire OL was hot and I pushed their inferior DTs around with strong runs up the gut. The Lions are undefeated (actually 12-0 since this pic after I advanced). All-Madden in CCM isn't that much different than All-Pro to be honest. The cpu is a bit smarter but it's not as strong as Play Now exhibitions.
As much as I love the Dolphins and my young players I may see about quitting the team in the offseason and going to a weak team to rebuild. I want a new challenge as my team is the best in the league. My son Carter likes the Bengals uniforms so maybe I will see if I can move over to that team but I want to keep my coach alive if possible. I don't know how this will work out but I will definitely not save over the franchise until I figure it out.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A_7tTDRCEAAfVmV.jpg:large
Rudy if you quit do you get to choose your team if you want to stay as yourself as coach? Or, do you get offered positions like they do in NCAA?
Much on the lines of what you were discussing, once a win a SB I may look for a new team as i have played as the Raiders since madden 08. I am actually hoping for the Browns or Dolphins if they are available. Another possibility is acting as a "GM" in my just for fun online dynasty (scouting, trades, schemes that work, depth chart, etc.). maybe I will fire Dennis Allen and take over as myself? It may be interesting to sim for a few years and see what happens based on me running the day-to-day things of the team. I have never done that before so it may be an interesting change. Madden 13 does a good job with all the other stuff this year so I think it will be fun.
Sliders in this game or lack thereof drive me crazy sometimes. i am now 6-2 after thumping the Vikings at home 26-0 and pulling out a come from behind victory in Green Bay 28-20. Versus the texans and the Broncos I could do nothing but versus the Vikings i could not be stopped. The results are very random but they just don't feel logical.
One thing that is really throwing me for a loop is ratings. When I check MY roster in CCM roster management the ratings are different from the ratings during CCM games. I don't get it? I realise ratings change with schemes but my players play under my... (well no not actually mine lol) scheme if they are part of my franchise. Their ratings should not fluctuate between games and practises, etc. Ratings should only show differently if they are on a different team.
In other news I gave Heyward-Bey a hefty contract increase and he has repaid my kindness with five drops in two games.
I decided to read through the ccm document again. The potential this game had if not for all the bugs and glitches is would have been truly impressive. The idea upon reflection is excellent but the execution and omissions have hampered this game from the beginning.
http://vassets.ea.com/Assets/Resourc...eersManual.pdf
I don't know. I'm guessing I might only be able to go to an open spot but I should be in demand!Quote:
Originally Posted by jaymo76
Jaymo, I had Chris change the title so it reflects both our thoughts on the game. Now that I'm back at work after an extended Christmas vacation I won't be able to play as much but I will try to work some games in when I can.
Sounds good. i am also back at work after two weeks off so my game time will be limited to the weekends and a few evenings.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudy
It finally happened during practise... the cpu was called for pass interference!!! This is the first PI call i have had in madden 13... well actually it's the first Pi I have seen in madden 13.
Well I had 10 free minutes before i had to pick up my oldest son from pre-school so I turned on my offline CCM and decided to do some scouting and progression. My philosophy for scouting has become pretty simple. I look for:
1. scheme
2. speed
3. 2-3 traits most important t the position (eg CB man coverage, zone coverage, press)
I upgraded my scouting package in the off season so i get more points to scout with now. I still think that points are far too few for the amount of information present. More stuff should be known about each player as a starting point. perhaps the combine needs to make a return for next year???
As for progression I am doing the same thing as I do with scouting. I upgrade the key traits for the positions (eg. QB is short, medium, long accuracy, etc.). I continue to make McFadden stronger. He hasn't missed a game yet this year and at the half way point is at 986 yards and 11 tds, only 19 yards behins Jamaal Charles for the lead league.
I didn't realise until i checked my injuries that I have lost my rookie QB, Colton Furr for four weeks. It looks like i'm back to Derek Anderson. Furr has been playing well and last game eclipses the 1000 yard mark. I have been negotiating for four weeks with Jacoby Ford. At this point one more offer and then i am going to dismiss if he doesn't sign.
At 6-2 I am tied for 2nd in the AFC. Right now it's a real dog fight. Around the league i noticed that the Titans drafted QB Daniel Romeo and he is already starting in Tennessee. I guess that Locker just isn't the answer??? Rookie TE's are just dominating the receiving stats. Some of the guys from the draft/twitter stories have been lights-out.
Speaking of the draft, year two looks to be pretty light on talent. I need help at CB and LE and the pickings are slim to say the least. I may need to go the free agent route. Lamar Houston wanted a contract extension but he just isn't skilled enough for the money he wants. he is looking for five years 20 million and I think the cpu wanted me to low-ball as the beginning offer screen showed 1 year $700,000 and no bonus. Houston said he will test free agency.
I agree that we should have more basic info on the college players. 40 times, 225 bench and some college stats would be nice. 3000 points a week works pretty good for me right now though. There should be a scouting difficulty like NCAA has recruiting difficulty. That way we could set our own points level for how we want. If I want 5000 a week why not let me manage MY game the way I want to?
I got in a game last night after the kids went to bed. It's the first time in Madden 13 that my D gave up huge pass yards. The Bears beat me 32-17 and Cutler threw for 359 yards and one td. The guy was lights out. Apparently the cpu decided it was time for me to lose. I threw four ints, had two fumbles, and seven penalties... the Bears had none of the previous mentioned things. Anderson was awful as per usual so Pryor came in and played well. Another two games before Furr gets back...
That's the one thing you almost never see - the cpu passing game going off on you.
I won again this morning. Played the Colts at home and was down 17-16 in the 4th but won 24-17. I'm an 83 overall and I think I'm the best team in the league. The Colts were an 81 and I don't see teams in the upper 80s anymore. AJ Green has just been fantastic. I think I'm 12-1 or maybe 13-1. AJ Green has missed 2.5 games and yet right now has 96 grabs for about 1400 yards and 10 TDs. Stud! Makes all the difference in the world having an elite WR that can beat the jam and make all the tough catches.
Played my first ever snow game at Heinz Field. The Steelers are only a 78. Felix Jones is their RB but Big Ben, Wallace and Antonio Brown are still there. The defense is unrecognizable though. Back and forth game I won 30-27. AJ Green had over 200 yards. I feed him the ball like crazy and he rarely drops it unlike my rookie TE who dropped two balls in four chances.
I'm now 13-1 and am certainly thinking of moving to a new squad after this season.
Perfect example of stupid situational AI was at the end of the game. Under 2 minutes, 3rd and 4 and if I get first down the game is over. CPU plays soft. Leaves AJ Green wide open for easy little out as they played 10 yards off of him. They need to be up on the line and challenging me. The NFL is all about turnovers and converting third downs. CPU needs to be much smarter.
Nice! i haven't seen a snow game yet and I have only played one rain game. Last year in Madden 12 it seemed as though every other game it rained. 78 for the Steelers? Did they change coaches and therefore schemes? That seems pretty low.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudy