Madden '10 xbox 360 league

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

- On defense you may not move players in to unrealistic positions (D-lineman off the LOS, out of the screen, etc). Also, do not manually move multiple players in order to setup unrealistic "nano" blitzes. All shifts/stunts/coverage audiles built into the game are allowed.

I just noticed this rule.

Due to conflict of interest I will yield my opinion on this as I am probably the biggest offender of this rule and perhaps the reason why it's currently listed.

I do feel, as I said before, if someone is moronic enough to do these things during gameplay then they leave themselves open to many other weaknesses thus, penalizing themselves without us having to over-govern ourselves.

For instance, when I pull a D-linemen off the LOS and back into coverage, pre-snap, that leaves a huge gap on the D-Line for the opposing team to run clearly through. All one would need to do is do a run play to the side of the vacated defenseman.

While developing my game it was evident to me that very rarely do people run heavy or even run half the time. Most human opponents thrive off the passing game and pass on almost every down, thus me having to adapt by dropping back an extra D-linemen in coverage.


My feeling is that if your opponent doesn't exploit your weaknesses then what would traditionally be a weakness is now a strength.


I'm fine with whatever rules are made or changed...I just like matching up against other human players.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Skinny Tee

I just noticed this rule.

Due to conflict of interest I will yield my opinion on this as I am probably the biggest offender of this rule and perhaps the reason why it's currently listed.

I do feel, as I said before, if someone is moronic enough to do these things during gameplay then they leave themselves open to many other weaknesses thus, penalizing themselves without us having to over-govern ourselves.

For instance, when I pull a D-linemen off the LOS and back into coverage, pre-snap, that leaves a huge gap on the D-Line for the opposing team to run clearly through. All one would need to do is do a run play to the side of the vacated defenseman.

While developing my game it was evident to me that very rarely do people run heavy or even run half the time. Most human opponents thrive off the passing game and pass on almost every down, thus me having to adapt by dropping back an extra D-linemen in coverage.


My feeling is that if your opponent doesn't exploit your weaknesses then what would traditionally be a weakness is now a strength.


I'm fine with whatever rules are made or changed...I just like matching up against other human players.

I haven't heard any complaints from anyone so rest assured this isn't directed at you. Do you run nano blitzes?

[Skinny Tee]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

I haven't heard any complaints from anyone so rest assured this isn't directed at you. Do you run nano blitzes?

No...I don't know any. I used to about 4 Madden's ago but I haven't come across any for this year's.

I do control a D-Lineman out of regular formation and bring him back into coverage, pre-snap, when I believe it's going to be a passing play...which is most of the time against human players.

A lot of human players don't find the run game exciting enough to develop their game around it or mix it in more than they do. It's odd too because I'll find out they pass almost every down and end up stopping their offense cold. Then I'll look at the stats at the end of the game and see that when they rushed they averaged 5+ yards a carry.


That's a first down every two carries...why wouldn't you rush if you were that successful on the ground. Some people just don't have the patience for the strategy of football.