Franchise Mode

[benravens1]

[quote name='BloodRaven' timestamp='1283270654' post='460907']
Whoever built the draft class knows nothing about NFL players. A 5'7" 360lb NT with 85 strength? or a 6'2" 290lb LT with 99 strength? WRs with 99 speed and 70 acceleration? etc etc
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yeah it needs sorting out. maybe get a new guy in too build the classes? i'll do it for half the amount the guy who does it at the moment wants...

[purple.n.black]

I hav 14 possible pro bowlers on my Raven's team! Almost all of the offensive line, because I can maneuver Flacco around the pocket so well. And they can just lay some nice blocks lol

[JO_75]

[quote name='purple.n.black' timestamp='1283663097' post='465410']
I hav 14 possible pro bowlers on my Raven's team! Almost all of the offensive line, because I can maneuver Flacco around the pocket so well. And they can just lay some nice blocks lol
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Nice... but now you almost have to start over now that roster cuts are final and that there will be a roster update to reflect all the cuts/trades from today.

[RavensPunkXVX]

Just had a huge game in my online franchise against the Pats. It was a high scoring game. First play of the game, I run right with Ray Rice, score 82 yard rushing TD. However, on the next drive I lost Ray Rice for 10 weeks! :[ I also lost Ellerbe for 3 weeks who has gotten me like 3 INTS this season. I ended up winning 35-28, Brady threw a pass to the one yard line in the 4th QTR as time expired.

I guess I'll have to bring out the 1-2 punch in McGahee and McClain!

[ROH522155]

[quote name='Bltravens' timestamp='1283214320' post='460694']
Just had a titanic game with the Panthers in my franchise, pulled it out 29-28. Flacco went off 345 yards, 4 TDs 1Int threw a 40 yard TD pass to Rice on 4th down and the game out of the Ravens Empty set.
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That Ravens empty set is filthy...Ray Rice quick slant always works. Easy 10+ yards

[JO_75]

[quote name='ravensorioleshoyas522155' timestamp='1283731117' post='465974']
That Ravens empty set is filthy...Ray Rice quick slant always works. Easy 10+ yards
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I noticed that too, I beat the Jets on that play several times. So has anyone tried rebuilding a team like the Rams, Bills, Lions, etc?

I have a pretty nice Bills Franchise going. The only Free Agent addition I grabbed was Justin Hartwig as my new Center to bring some stability to the line. I simmed the 1st season to get to the Off-Season, finished 6-10 with the simulation for the first season. Now I was going to fire Chan Gailey but.... I can't figure out what coach is who! In Madden 10, they had pictures for all the coaches for the most part, now they are all silhouettes, and I can't tell who the coach is just by their first initial and last name, I hope they fix that in a title update because I couldn't get a new coach because I have no idea who they are.

Had me picking 8th in the draft, I was hoping for something like 2-14 so I can take the top Left Tackle but all well. I have Ryan Fitzpatrick has my starter and he's not too bad. I cut Trent Edwards, I traded away Marcus Stroud and Kyle Williams(both 4-3 guys) to 4-3 teams since they don't work in a 3-4. I traded Stroud to the Texans for a 4th and Williams to the Titans for a 6th.

Since I didn't draft high enough to grab a Tackle, I moved down to 12th and grabbed a 6'5 Receiver, than took a RT in the 2nd to help the line. I added some corners, a rookie center to take over for Hartwig, drafted new Kicker/Punter and added a TE. Not too bad of a draft, for my second season I'm going to upload Year 1 of NCAA 11 draft class and wherever I am in the draft even if I have to move up, I'm grabbing Jake Locker to be the guy or at least a LT.

On a side note, anyone have trouble trying to get VJ from the Chargers? I started a Rams one and I am trying to trade for Jackson but I can't get him no matter what I do. I offered a 2nd and a 3rd and couldn't get him, and even offered my 1st, 2nd, and 3rd and still couldn't get him!!

[SnOoPy]

Sugar Ray retired in my Franchise..I drafted a MLB rating was 89! I had to rename him! LOL Ray Lewis #52!

[JO_75]

[quote name='SnOoPy' timestamp='1284865967' post='480143']
Sugar Ray retired in my Franchise..I drafted a MLB rating was 89! I had to rename him! LOL Ray Lewis #52!
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LOL, really? What year did Ray retire?

That player better not wear 52, I mean I know as soon as Ray retires in my Franchise 52 is no more.... I'm retiring the number myself(since Madden has yet to have some function where we can retire numbers in the game) and 3 and 75 will also be retired as well.

AJ Smith must have took over Madden.... I can't get VJ from the Chargers at all!! I have tried again... now granted I am the Rams so I'm trying to get Bradford a weapon and I can't get him no matter what. I have offered my 1st, 2nd, and 3rd round pick to the Chargers for him and still they decline the trade. I was trying to only give them a 2nd & 3rd since in real life that is what they want but they declined it... They need to fix the rosters so you can get VJ for a 2nd and a 3rd just like the Chargers are asking for.

[thewarden86]

Is anyone happy with their slider settings and care to share them? I'm looking for anything realistic between All Pro and All Madden. I haven't screwed with it much yet my self.

[SnOoPy]

[quote name='JO_75' timestamp='1285191492' post='486069']
LOL, really? What year did Ray retire?

That player better not wear 52, I mean I know as soon as Ray retires in my Franchise 52 is no more.... I'm retiring the number myself(since Madden has yet to have some function where we can retire numbers in the game) and 3 and 75 will also be retired as well.

AJ Smith must have took over Madden.... I can't get VJ from the Chargers at all!! I have tried again... now granted I am the Rams so I'm trying to get Bradford a weapon and I can't get him no matter what. I have offered my 1st, 2nd, and 3rd round pick to the Chargers for him and still they decline the trade. I was trying to only give them a 2nd & 3rd since in real life that is what they want but they declined it... They need to fix the rosters so you can get VJ for a 2nd and a 3rd just like the Chargers are asking for.
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I think it was the 18th season that Ray retired. The player is wearing #51. lol! Yeah they should change
the draft stuff and trade value. I try to get Chris Johnson with a 1st,2nd,3rd..LOL! declined! Drafted a 6'4 TE with 98 speed..LOL what the heck.

Yall should use this Draft sheet. Good for rebuilding a new team.
[url="https://spreadsheets0.google.com/ccc?key=t0M7WKkg6PXeVe_70hCKq6g&hl=en&authkey=CO3AzqoH#gid=6"]My link[/url]

Each draft class are listed by QB name with the most potential in that draft.It tells you the Overall rating, projected round, and potential grade. Pretty cool.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1285196366' post='486140']
Is anyone happy with their slider settings and care to share them? I'm looking for anything realistic between All Pro and All Madden. I haven't screwed with it much yet my self.
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[b]MARC[/b], would you mind sharing your slider settings?

[Bltravens]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1285352499' post='487132']
[b]MARC[/b], would you mind sharing your slider settings?
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I have some pretty decent customized sliders if you want. There are some consistency issues at times, it seems like for every 3 solid football simulation games, with realistic numbers and scenarios, the 4th game turns into a shootout for some reason.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='Bltravens' timestamp='1285355015' post='487164']
I have some pretty decent customized sliders if you want. There are some consistency issues at times, it seems like for every 3 solid football simulation games, with realistic numbers and scenarios, the 4th game turns into a shootout for some reason.
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Anything that creates a fair and competitive game. My defense does not concede any rushing yards but I can't stop 3rd an 50 to save my butt.

Also, I have NO time to throw what-so-ever, or Ben throws way off target or the WR drops it. Running is feast or famine. Minor tweaks is probably all I need, but I'm curious to see what some other serious Maddeners are running. Thanks!

[Bltravens]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1285356814' post='487174']
Anything that creates a fair and competitive game. My defense does not concede any rushing yards but I can't stop 3rd an 50 to save my butt.

Also, I have NO time to throw what-so-ever, or Ben throws way off target or the WR drops it. Running is feast or famine. Minor tweaks is probably all I need, but I'm curious to see what some other serious Maddeners are running. Thanks!
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Ya like Im pretty good at Madden, I always have double the wins online as losses and with these sliders I usually have competitive games with the CPU. But like I said theres some anomaly games thrown in there when Ill go off on a team.

I have baseball practice right now so ill shoot u them later tonight.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='Bltravens' timestamp='1285358441' post='487198']
Ya like Im pretty good at Madden, I always have double the wins online as losses and with these sliders I usually have competitive games with the CPU. But like I said theres some anomaly games thrown in there when Ill go off on a team.

I have baseball practice right now so ill shoot u them later tonight.
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No rush, thanks! Once I check them out and tweak 'em to fit me I'll shoot 'em back to ya. Maybe we can get a few others to share and compare. Figure out what works best, ya know?

[XxSizzleXx]

Moving the sliders all to around 70 seems to make the game better IMO.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='XxSizzleXx' timestamp='1285359871' post='487225']
Moving the sliders all to around 70 seems to make the game better IMO.
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I've contemplated that (all above 50).

[Marc2k6]

Are you talking about game play vs the CPU? If so I rarely play the CPU, I mostly play online.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='Marc2k6' timestamp='1285361463' post='487246']
Are you talking about game play vs the CPU? If so I rarely play the CPU, I mostly play online.
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Yea, CPU. Well, if you ever end up tweaking them to your liking, I'd be curious what you came up with.

[Bltravens]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1285358872' post='487208']
No rush, thanks! Once I check them out and tweak 'em to fit me I'll shoot 'em back to ya. Maybe we can get a few others to share and compare. Figure out what works best, ya know?
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Ya I feel you forsure, like I said mine arent perfect but I think theyre a solid starting point. Here we go:
GAME OPTIONS
Auto-strafe: OFF
Injuries:30
Fatigue: 55
Player min speed threshold:20


PLAYER SKILL
[u]Passing[/u]
qb accuracy-35
pass block-45
wr catch-37
[u]Rushing[/u]
broke tackle-35
run block-35
fumble-35
[u]Pass D[/u]
reaction-40
Int-35
pass rush-62
[u]Run D[/u]
reaction-40
block shed-40
tackle-50

CPU SKILL
[u]Passing[/u]
qb accuracy-65
pass block-87
wr catch-45
[u]Rush[/u]
broken tackle-45
run block-65
fumble-30
[u]Pass D[/u]
reaction-56
Int-100
pass rush-98
[u]Rush D[/u]
reaction-65
block shed-42
tackle-70

Thats the basic gameplay stuff, if you want special teams and my rules sliders let me know, I dont know if you wanna go that hardcore lol. Let me know how they work out for u.

Edit- make sure u turn off auto-strafe too.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='Bltravens' timestamp='1285375123' post='487361']
Ya I feel you forsure, like I said mine arent perfect but I think theyre a solid starting point. Here we go:
GAME OPTIONS
Auto-strafe: OFF
Injuries:30
Fatigue: 55
Player min speed threshold:20


PLAYER SKILL
[u]Passing[/u]
qb accuracy-35
pass block-45
wr catch-37
[u]Rushing[/u]
broke tackle-35
run block-35
fumble-35
[u]Pass D[/u]
reaction-40
Int-35
pass rush-62
[u]Run D[/u]
reaction-40
block shed-40
tackle-50

CPU SKILL
[u]Passing[/u]
qb accuracy-65
pass block-87
wr catch-45
[u]Rush[/u]
broken tackle-45
run block-65
fumble-30
[u]Pass D[/u]
reaction-56
Int-100
pass rush-98
[u]Rush D[/u]
reaction-65
block shed-42
tackle-70

Thats the basic gameplay stuff, if you want special teams and my rules sliders let me know, I dont know if you wanna go that hardcore lol. Let me know how they work out for u.

Edit- make sure u turn off auto-strafe too.
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How do you have CPU INT's at 100 and not get picked 90% of the time? I usually keep everything at around 22.

If I ranged everything at around 77 would that make it more realistic? Interesting. I think I may try this tonight! thanks!

[Bltravens]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1285375400' post='487362']
How do you have CPU INT's at 100 and not get picked 90% of the time? I usually keep everything at around 22.

If I ranged everything at around 77 would that make it more realistic? Interesting. I think I may try this tonight! thanks!
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For your own player skill the lower the number the harder it is, for CPU skill the higher that number the better the CPU will play. I put the Ints at 100, so you dont get those ridiculous plays when u dont see a LB in a spy and you throw over the middle and it hits him in the chest or helmet lol. Or if you throw into double coverage and the DB flat out drops the pick. This makes it so you better be sure u made the right read.

[XxSizzleXx]

Blt do you play on PS3, I want to see your skills bud.

[Bltravens]

[quote name='XxSizzleXx' timestamp='1285377404' post='487374']
Blt do you play on PS3, I want to see your skills bud.
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Ya man Im on PS3 but my internet connection is garbage at school. Im going home next weekend so ill hit u up for a game then.

[Bltravens]

Warden I dont know if u tried the sliders out but heres the stat line from my week 13 game against the Steelers. Keep in mind Roethlisberger was out for some reason and Mendenhall. I won 21-16 and it was in heavy snow.

Dixon was 13/31 for 250 0 TDs/2 Ints
Flacco was 17/28 for 270 2TDs/4Ints(ya the pass rush was in my face all game long)

Rice was 17-70 1 TD
Moore was 17-62 1 TD

Wallace was 6-130
Ward 4-88

Heap 4-70 1 TD
Mason 3-69 1 TD
Boldin 3-50

Both our pass rushes went off on each other, I had 5 sacks(my pressure came off the edge with Suggs/Kindle), Steelers 4(pressure from everywhere, sacks by Keisel, Harrison, Smith, and Timmons).

The game was super ugly in the snow and after a couple deep passes to Wallace I had to give Washington help over the top with a safety and thats when Ward started killing me underneath.

For the record throwing 4 Ints was a first for me...and if real life Flacco does that again itll be time to take a ride to Bmore and heads will roll lol.

[thewarden86]

I like these sliders dude. My only issue is some of the CPU's ints. They tend to be outrageous. Especially when the dt gets a pick six. You have that issue?

[JonM229]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1285422569' post='487541']
I like these sliders dude. My only issue is some of the CPU's ints. They tend to be outrageous. Especially when the dt gets a pick six. You have that issue?
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I had that happen a lot in Madden 10. It usually would happen when the QB gets hit as he's throwing. I can't complain this time around as the only time that happened, I was the one on defense. Terrence Cody rumbled 45 yds for a pick six. Like nobody else could have caught up to him in the 10 seconds it took?

[bdravens]

Just thought i'd tell everyone that in my franchise, week 4, with sliders, i beat pittsburgh 44-3. I struggled with the Jets, Cincy and even the Browns in my first 3 games, but we exploded in week 4!

[Bltravens]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1285422569' post='487541']
I like these sliders dude. My only issue is some of the CPU's ints. They tend to be outrageous. Especially when the dt gets a pick six. You have that issue?
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Ya off the blitz I def hear you. Im gonna try turning them down to around 80. My biggest thing is when I make a bad choice or try to force something in good coverage I want the CPU to make me pay...but ya when I get hit as im throwing the ball guy like Kris Jenkins, and Marcus Stroud shouldnt be picking the ball off their shoes laces lol.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='Bltravens' timestamp='1285435100' post='487610']
Ya off the blitz I def hear you. Im gonna try turning them down to around 80. My biggest thing is when I make a bad choice or try to force something in good coverage I want the CPU to make me pay...but ya when I get hit as im throwing the ball guy like Kris Jenkins, and Marcus Stroud shouldnt be picking the ball off their shoes laces lol.
[/quote]Exactly. I Adjusted CPU ints and now its seemingly fixed. Need to up CPU offensive a tad though.