Madden 2005 -- funny stuff... - Page 9

htismaqe · 11-12-2004, 07:03 AM

I decided to start a franchise in Madden with the Chiefs and instead of playing the games for the first (2004) season, I would sim them to mimic what has happened in real life.

Right now, I'm starting week 4 at 0-3 and here's a couple of gems.

Chris Bober and Jason Dunn are demanding playing time or a trade.

But these are the funniest:

I checked my Advisors screen and amongst other things, they're saying "The sports radio shows are ripping the team new one" and "We've got cap room. Now's not the time to be frugal."

A freaking video game is smart enough to figure it out, but the braintrust at 1 Arrowhead Drive isn't?

htismaqe · 11-17-2004, 01:56 PM

I won't be able to play again until the weekend...

Upcoming, the preseason debut of QB Mike McMahon, #3 pick HB DeAndre Samuels, and the re-vamped Chiefs defense versus the Chicago Bears and Priest Holmes...

**Lzen** · 11-17-2004, 02:02 PM

Parker, I think I will try your settings when I get Madden. In the meanwhile, do you know where I can get some good settings for NCAA 05? Ones that have been thoroughly researched like you and your friends did with Madden.

htismaqe · 11-17-2004, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lzen

Parker, I think I will try your settings when I get Madden. In the meanwhile, do you know where I can get some good settings for NCAA 05? Ones that have been thoroughly researched like you and your friends did with Madden.

Give these a try...

8min quarters on AA
Offense (H/CPU)
9/16
10/10
20/20
11/17
6/20

Defense (H/CPU)
0/7
10/10
10/10
12/10
9/10

SpecTeams (H/CPU)
10/10
2/0
10/10
10/10
10/10

penalty (in order top to bottom)
max
5
4
max
max
4
max
max
max
max

**Lzen** · 11-17-2004, 04:11 PM

So where did you get those settings? I know you said you didn't have NCAA 05 yet. One thing that I find really annoying in 05 is that the CPU teams can't kick/punt worth a crap. Heh, now that I think about it, I actually had to raise the human kicking as well. With a good kick I couldn't even hit 40 yard FGs.

**Saulbadguy** · 11-17-2004, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lzen

So where did you get those settings? I know you said you didn't have NCAA 05 yet. One thing that I find really annoying in 05 is that the CPU teams can't kick/punt worth a crap. Heh, now that I think about it, I actually had to raise the human kicking as well. With a good kick I couldn't even hit 40 yard FGs.

Settings> AI

htismaqe · 11-17-2004, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lzen

So where did you get those settings? I know you said you didn't have NCAA 05 yet. One thing that I find really annoying in 05 is that the CPU teams can't kick/punt worth a crap. Heh, now that I think about it, I actually had to raise the human kicking as well. With a good kick I couldn't even hit 40 yard FGs.

It's the same way in Madden. By default, punters average about 30 yards...combine that with a glitch in punt blocking (where gunners run THROUGH the punt blockers) and it results in ZERO punt returns...I don't mean 3-yard returns either...I mean you fair catch on EVERY punt or risk a fumble.

Those settings came from AustinWolv, who is a moderator over there -- great guy and solid slider tester. His were derived from another respected member named Rack.

**Lzen** · 11-17-2004, 05:29 PM

Yeah, punt and kick returns are very tough in NCAA 05, too.

Hammock Parties · 11-17-2004, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

It's the same way in Madden. By default, punters average about 30 yards...combine that with a glitch in punt blocking (where gunners run THROUGH the punt blockers) and it results in ZERO punt returns...I don't mean 3-yard returns either...I mean you fair catch on EVERY punt or risk a fumble.

If you tweak the sliders you can get the punters to outkick their coverage and get some returns off that. Overall the blocking on punt returns is piss poor, though. I think I'm averaging 9 or 10 yards with Dante Hall.

**Lzen** · 11-17-2004, 06:40 PM

Well, I used all those settings that you provided, Parker. I was already finishing up my 3rd season as the Jayhawks. My team is a pretty decent team but it's no dominant powerhouse or anything. I'm ahead of Texas A&M in the Big 12 Championship game 20-6 at halftime. Should've been Texas but they couldn't beat A&M in the regular season.

Speaking of that, there's another thing I don't like about NCAA. For example, Oklahoma is struggling just to make a bowl game. WTH?

**Lzen** · 11-17-2004, 07:44 PM

Ok, well TAM made some adjustments and played much better in the 2nd half. Final score KU 27 TAM 22. I did miss a couple FGs, though. This ought to be much more challenging next season. Now for the National Championship game.

**Saulbadguy** · 11-17-2004, 08:37 PM

I bumped up the AI for everything for KSU's 2008 season. I've had a hell of a recruiting class the past few years, and we won our first National Title last year in 2007. Right now im on All American with the AI things you've adjusted, except I didnt mess with the penalties.

First game..KSU vs 1AAEast 77-0
Second game KSU vs Memphis 69-7

I've got a hell of a wide receiver though that has been my entire offense...he has had 560 yards receiving so far. Other than that, its been somewhat challenging, but I haven't been playing any good teams yet. Memphis was challenging at first, but I pulled away. I'm looking forward to my next game, vs Ball State..which should be another offensive show.

**Lzen** · 11-17-2004, 08:40 PM

Oh man, Psicosis is gonna be pissed at you.

**Saulbadguy** · 11-17-2004, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lzen

Oh man, Psicosis is gonna be pissed at you.

I don't know what happened to Memphis. They had a good 04 season on my game, but after that they sort of collapsed.

**Saulbadguy** · 11-17-2004, 10:31 PM

Well, Ball State gave me a bit of a challenge. They played some tight defense, and I couldn't get much done against it. Many 3 and outs...but eventually they made some mistakes on offense and I capitalized off turnovers.
It was a very windy game (30 mph) and that had alot to do with it.

KSU 38 Ball State 13

Next up, Miami (OH).

htismaqe · 11-18-2004, 08:36 AM

I want to see what kind of challenge you get when you start facing some better teams. So far, the blowouts look realistic -- you are playing pretty bad teams...

11-12-2004, 07:03 AM
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10269900	Madden 2005 -- funny stuff... I decided to start a franchise in Madden with the Chiefs and instead of playing the games for the first (2004) season, I would sim them to mimic what has happened in real life. Right now, I'm starting week 4 at 0-3 and here's a couple of gems. Chris Bober and Jason Dunn are demanding playing time or a trade. But these are the funniest: I checked my Advisors screen and amongst other things, they're saying "The sports radio shows are ripping the team new one" and "We've got cap room. Now's not the time to be frugal." A freaking video game is smart enough to figure it out, but the braintrust at 1 Arrowhead Drive isn't?
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11-17-2004, 01:56 PM	#121
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10269900	I won't be able to play again until the weekend... Upcoming, the preseason debut of QB Mike McMahon, #3 pick HB DeAndre Samuels, and the re-vamped Chiefs defense versus the Chicago Bears and Priest Holmes...
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11-17-2004, 02:02 PM	#122
Lzen Supporter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 Casino cash: $2240692	Parker, I think I will try your settings when I get Madden. In the meanwhile, do you know where I can get some good settings for NCAA 05? Ones that have been thoroughly researched like you and your friends did with Madden. __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...skydiving is not for you.
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11-17-2004, 04:11 PM	#124
Lzen Supporter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 Casino cash: $2240692	So where did you get those settings? I know you said you didn't have NCAA 05 yet. One thing that I find really annoying in 05 is that the CPU teams can't kick/punt worth a crap. Heh, now that I think about it, I actually had to raise the human kicking as well. With a good kick I couldn't even hit 40 yard FGs. __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...skydiving is not for you.
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11-17-2004, 05:29 PM	#127
Lzen Supporter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 Casino cash: $2240692	Yeah, punt and kick returns are very tough in NCAA 05, too. __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...skydiving is not for you.
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11-17-2004, 06:40 PM	#129
Lzen Supporter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 Casino cash: $2240692	Well, I used all those settings that you provided, Parker. I was already finishing up my 3rd season as the Jayhawks. My team is a pretty decent team but it's no dominant powerhouse or anything. I'm ahead of Texas A&M in the Big 12 Championship game 20-6 at halftime. Should've been Texas but they couldn't beat A&M in the regular season. Speaking of that, there's another thing I don't like about NCAA. For example, Oklahoma is struggling just to make a bowl game. WTH? __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...skydiving is not for you.
Posts: 41,330

11-17-2004, 07:44 PM	#130
Lzen Supporter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 Casino cash: $2240692	Ok, well TAM made some adjustments and played much better in the 2nd half. Final score KU 27 TAM 22. I did miss a couple FGs, though. This ought to be much more challenging next season. Now for the National Championship game. __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...skydiving is not for you.
Posts: 41,330

11-17-2004, 08:37 PM	#131
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $2656966	I bumped up the AI for everything for KSU's 2008 season. I've had a hell of a recruiting class the past few years, and we won our first National Title last year in 2007. Right now im on All American with the AI things you've adjusted, except I didnt mess with the penalties. First game..KSU vs 1AAEast 77-0 Second game KSU vs Memphis 69-7 I've got a hell of a wide receiver though that has been my entire offense...he has had 560 yards receiving so far. Other than that, its been somewhat challenging, but I haven't been playing any good teams yet. Memphis was challenging at first, but I pulled away. I'm looking forward to my next game, vs Ball State..which should be another offensive show.
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11-17-2004, 08:40 PM	#132
Lzen Supporter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Jan Quadrant Vincent 16 Casino cash: $2240692	Oh man, Psicosis is gonna be pissed at you. __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...skydiving is not for you.
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11-17-2004, 10:31 PM	#134
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $2656966	Well, Ball State gave me a bit of a challenge. They played some tight defense, and I couldn't get much done against it. Many 3 and outs...but eventually they made some mistakes on offense and I capitalized off turnovers. It was a very windy game (30 mph) and that had alot to do with it. KSU 38 Ball State 13 Next up, Miami (OH).
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11-18-2004, 08:36 AM	#135
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10269900	I want to see what kind of challenge you get when you start facing some better teams. So far, the blowouts look realistic -- you are playing pretty bad teams...
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