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Here's one worth passing along ... in Oklahoma's 5WR Trips formation, there's a play called Inside Smash. The right-side Slot receiver runs a double-move that turns into a streak. However ... you can't throw to him. He comes up pre-play as L1. But you can't actually use that button to throw to him, and he doesn't display a button during the play.
I've had a couple of unique things happen in the last few games I've played. First of all, I am a stickler for ST sliders. I spend alot of time each year in Practice Mode using the best and worst kickers getting them right. Because of that, in 10, if I wasnt really accurate I would shank extra points. To combat that I developed a habit of kicking PATs with the lowest tragectory to reduce the distance the ball has to travel which, in turn, reduces the need to be as accurate.
I carried this habit into the 11 demo and a few days ago I had a PAT partially blocked but it was still good. I thought that was pretty cool and it gives some hope that at least low kicks may blocked this year. It was blocked by a lineman jumping at the LOS, btw.
Today I played as UT and, using a DT, I wrapped up the OU HB in the backfield. I was holding the Strip Ball button so I didn't take him down, I just stood him up. Soon, Pro-Tak kicked in and I had several team mates joining in. We stopped his forward progress and the whistle blew ending the play without the HB going to the ground.
I didn't play Madden 10 so I don't know if this is somewhat common with Pro-Tak but I thought it was pretty nice to see.
Have any of you been looking at any of the Dynasties on DynastyWire? I spent some time on looking at the one that Ben Haumiller is in. I am a bit disappointed to see highlights of receivers running wide open and averaging 30+ YPC. Also, I noticed that there have been some turnover fests (saw a game with 8). It appears they are using 6 minute quarters, though it's tough to say for sure since I see that the TOP has not been fixed (still has TOP adding up to uneven amounts).
I'm still looking forward to the game, don't get me wrong, I just hoped to see better things than I have.
Where can you find the Dynasty Wire link that he's in?
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Originally Posted by HuskerBlitz
http://www.easports.com/dynasty#modu...1&sku=662A0001
Thanks!
Yeah, I've been checking out some of the dynasty wire stuff & there are quite a few things that need some fixing. The rushing totals do not display. The interception ( & maybe fumble) stats don't always match between player stats & team stats. The stories seem to display in a random order & it's tough to tell what teams are user controlled (the "user controlled teams only" check box doesn't work). It's definitely got potential but there are some definite issues to be worked out IMO.
The good news is that since it's completely web-based, they can do updates to it at any time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kwizzy
Oh yeah I"m sure these things will be addressed, & if they are this thing will be really fun and addicting. I almost wish I couldn't get to it at work! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by gschwendt
I'm still not very happy with the 3 play call screen. I hope the lag is gone on the retail version because calling defensive plays within 10 seconds will force you to be very quick.
agree. I found myself rushed on D at times in 10. This would be even worse.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudy
Yeah I don't like the new system either. It's not easy to find plays. Maybe if they had a way to move three plays at a time instead of one then it might be easier. And if you use the stick it's very difficult not to change formations, you have to be darn near perfect side to side.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudy
You can move 3 plays at a time using the Bluff feature (hold L2 on PS3). It's a PITA but better than nothing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jayrah
I'm not sure why they insist on re-inventing the wheel. Every time they change the interface, it gets worse.
Three things I noticed tonight.
1. First time I've ever seen a spot reversed correctly to give a first down when I was marked short! This is awesome as it cost me several possessions in the past years.
2. Clean hits in this game are just impressive. I got straight shoulder dropped to the turf tonight and I felt it in my seat! It was awesome.
3. When the cpu goes no huddle (AA and Heisman), they are very tough to stop. This is a great thing. Good base defense is very necessary. And getting pressure somehow in that defense is going to be even more critical. However even with that I don't see scoring fests like in years past. Still high, but that's consistent with college football if you ask me. I get more excited every day I play the demo. Luckily it's almost time for the real thing.
Glitch/bad AI move: Cpu makes PAT, I was offsides, and they decide to kick it again. hmmmm. Makes me wonder their thinking on FG's with this incident. Last season the cpu kept 3 pts on the board against me instead of going first and 10 inside the red zone in a situation where they really could've used 7 pts.
The bluff feature is nice but why isn't that the default system? It's much better and I wouldn't have to hold down L2 all the time. I'd still like to see more than 3 plays at a time.Quote:
Originally Posted by steelerfan
I can not get a handle of Mizoo's offense. I can acclimate to every team's offense in the demo but them. I always suck when playing as Missouri.
This was done to offset the fact that you no longer have to hold R2 to sprint.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudy
Makes you feel more involved.:D:(
Played the demo last night so I could unlock the Pro Combat unis again with the new PS3. I'm not done teasing yet, but I noticed somethings from demo to retail back to the demo :popcorn:
JB, don't tempt Karma.
Didn't you learn anything last weekend? :P
No way baby! I'm still a manual turbo guy!Quote:
Originally Posted by steelerfan