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Isn't 00 for anything a bit low?

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Isn't 00 for anything a bit low?

Not on Heisman.

I've had a theory for several years that with both Madden and NCAA setting any slider to 0 or 20 causes more than just incremental changes in the AI. Normally, it was undesirable to set sliders to 0 (or 20) because it would cause wildly unpredictable results. For instance, in NCAA 2004, lowering Pass Block from 1 to 0 caused the QB to go into "robo" mode.

It doesn't seem to be the case this year. In fact, this year's Heisman is dramatically different (and more open on offense) than any previous year.

Try them out, you'll see what I mean.

Oh, and the reason I set these to zero is because I actually started with all sliders at 0 instead of all sliders at 50.

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

I've never been much of a fan of adjusting sliders once I'm in my dynasty... it's like predetermining the game. I try to make it as realistic/difficult as possible by playing powerhouse vs powerhouse, and then rely on me adjusting to the gameplay.

For example, last night I tweaked a little between seasons because my running game was too easy and by the end of the season, I had gotten far better at secondary play...... I beat Miami in the opener, and then figured I'd tweak some more... Played Western freakin' Michigan, and they were unstoppable. Slid them back a little, and they went to crap (well, worse than expected). I gave up for the night, because it was a little frustrating.... I'll probably leave them how they were against Miami until I play another comparable opponent.

I still love the game... Florida and Georgia are still near the top of the top 25, but Tennessee was awful last year... 2/3 isn't bad.

I completely understand what you mean. However, I just assume that I'm gonna have an adjustment period anytime I buy a new game. I can't stand playing and the CPU is kicking my ass when I know it shouldn't be happening (i.e. your Western Michigan game). Same thing goes if I'm dominating the CPU. I want to make the game to where there's a chance that I lost but at the same time not make it to where I'm losing to teams I should beat all the time. It's just a matter of balancing. I would recommend only adjusting one notch at a time unless something is really out of whack.

Parker, on what system are those slider settings used?

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Originally Posted by Lzen

Parker, on what system are those slider settings used?

Xbox

I've made some minor tweaks based on my first 4 weeks of Dynasty play.

Heisman Level
7-minute quarters...6 was too short
subs 80%/85%

Hum/CPU

Offense
50...15
45...00
50...45
50...00
15...00

Defense
35...00
15...00
40...00
20...00
30...00

ST
30...30
50...00
30...30
50...00
30...30

I'm still trying to figure out the passing game. I can't stand any more "7-26 with 5 INT's" games...

Alright...........The passing game is pissing me off too.

I'm playing Iowa....Tate is a supah-stah....and I'm ending games 3-15 65 yards and 3 back to back to back INTs.

I'm turning the QB acc and WR Catching way up...and the Comp INTs way down.

I'm getting pretty damn tired...pretty quickly, of being up 24 or 28-0 with a minute left before the half..and fumbling for a TD....INT for a TD....fumble......and then losing 42-31

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

Yeah, there's some of that. I've worked on minimizing it with sliders.

The part that pisses me off, is the first season...I'm playing on varsity.....and its still happening.

Top notch QBs, with 90+ ratings, don't throw 3 for 15 for 85 yds and 2INTs vs ISU.

Practice practice. sounds like you need to practice the passing game.

Ok....

If I "Practice"...does it just help ME see the open WRs, or will it somehow change the WRs where they can actually catch the passes that bounce off of their fuggin backs, helmets et al?

I wish NCAA and Madden would add a feature like ESPN where you could set the daily-weekly practice schedules....and modify them to work on points of interest.....and also an offseason mode where you determined if they worked on say....strength, speed, endurance....skills.

That would Rule.

You might try modifying the slider for "WR catching" or what not.

Do you "bullet" the passes (pressing and holding the passing icon button)? If you finesse it a bit more, it will give your receivers more of a chance to catch the ball.

How are your WR's rated?

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

What level are you playing on, sounds like WR catch slider might need to go up.

Also, for passing in this game there are 2 rules.

1) Set your feet. If your QB is moving too much, passes will be poor quality and hard to catch even if you hit the WR.

2) Use touch. Don't bullet every pass. You have to know when to lob. The best way to learn this is to go into the passing shell mini-game and play there.

FYI, if you're still playing NCAA 2005 like Lzen, then there's nothing you can do about the drops.