The Pyramid 2014 - Preseason - Due date ?

[Kodos]

Sorry, Julio. Never was able to got on my Xbox last night. Maybe tonight...

[Julio Riddols]

No rush, my cable company seems to have fucked up royally and cut my service off, saying I can't get reconnected until the 14th.. Working on getting that remedied, however.. Since I am not behind on my bill and I asked them to keep my service running.

[Julio Riddols]

Lucky for me, my neighbor has a strong wi-fi signal I can leach off of for temporaries. I have a wireless adapter for the 360 on the way to see if I can still manage to play through that.

[Julio Riddols]

Update: Cable company fixed the issue, I'm actually going to have to commend them on getting it done quickly and with no hassle. It apparently was a problem on the HQ end, not my local branch.

[Kodos]

Invitation has been sent.

[Julio Riddols]

Invitation being accepted...

[Julio Riddols]

Holy cow, no defense on these settings eh?

We lost 63-56 to Tulsa in double OT.. Tulsa had 495 yards of offense, We had 677. Turnovers killed us, we were playing catch up most of the game and gambling a lot. QB had almost 600 passing yards 6 TD's, 6 picks. heh.

I'm hoping this was an anomaly, but after one game I am having a hard time seeing how these sliders are realistic if they are the ones OS is touting as such.

With the sliders Eaglesfan was posting and a slight tweak up on human QB accuracy and CPU running ability, I think games would be a lot more enjoyable. I can barely hit 400 yards on a good day with those sliders using my UTSA Ladder team in an SP dynasty.

Maybe my thoughts will change after a couple more games, but we'll see.

[CU Tiger]

Well we hung on and won...barely.

I cant play defense regardless of sliders, apparently.

I held them to 3 FGs but otherwise it was bad.

BTW I played ANOTHER snow game (thats 7 out of 9 this year) this time against a team in white pants white jerseys and white helmets...I threw 2 INTs...1 of them I just KNEW was a sure slant for a TD I never saw the DB until it was picked off HAHA.

[Julio Riddols]

That's a unique scenario.. heh

[Kodos]

I'm starting to hate sliders.

[CU Tiger]

Here is what I am noticing and not sure if anyone else is.
Every slider change we have made, seems to take 2 weeks to effect game play.

Is that only me?

[Kodos]

Can't say either way on that. I know one time we had sliders not take effect when I did them because I advanced weeks using the website. This time, I advanced in game, so they should have taken hold immediately.

The OS guy was pretty adamant that for the OS sliders to work correctly, the coaches all had to be edited to 50/50 conservative/aggressive (or one notch under), which we couldn't do with the existing coaches in the Pyramid (but which I have done for the Ladder's upcoming creation in 2014). I've also been editing the coach trees per this thread.

[MacroGuru]

Alright gents, I am traveling today and won't get back until Mon. I think Brad get's back over the weekend. We will get our game going sometime Tues / Weds..

[Grammaticus]

Probably should drop the quarter length down a minute to 8.

[Kodos]

Makes sense.

[Radii]

South Alabama 38
#17 Georgia 24


HUGE win for South Alabama! That gives us a 2nd conference win, while winless UNC got beaten again by Clemson. UNC is 0-6 in conference play, they travel to Miami next week, if Miami wins, there's no way I can finish last place and I'm safe from relegation. If UNC wins, it probably sets up a UNC/South Alabama showdown for relegation.

[MacroGuru]

heybrad,

I just landed, I won't be available until late tonight / tomorrow night or Weds evening after 9 pm EST to play.

Let me know what works the best for you, if I can't slot the time, no worries playing the game without me. Travel schedule and whatnot has hurt me lately.

[heybrad]

I just got back yesterday and have a long day of work scheduled today so tonight is probably out for me. I have 7pm appts on both Tuesday and Wednesday but should be home by 8:30. Weds may be the best option. I'm in the same boat as far as if it's easier for you to play the game without me, that works too.

[Kodos]

There's no time pressure here. I haven't gotten my game in either because I have been wrapped up in getting the Ladder transferred to NCAA 2014. I would rather wait than have someone play against the computer.

[MacroGuru]

HeyBrad, let me know when you are available tonight, tomorrow or Friday and we will line something up.

[heybrad]

Sorry about tonight but I just got home and was told I get to pick up my daughter at 10. I can do anytime tomorrow night if that works for you.

[MacroGuru]

Originally Posted by heybrad

Sorry about tonight but I just got home and was told I get to pick up my daughter at 10. I can do anytime tomorrow night if that works for you.

Want to shoot for 9 pm?

[heybrad]

That works.

[Kodos]

I likely won't get my game in until Saturday morning.

[heybrad]

Macro... In keeping with my theme of 2014, I have another emergency tonight and can't play the game. I know Kodos isn't playing until Saturday but I'm perfectly fine with you playing the game without me at this point. It's totally your choice. Just let me know what you'd like to do.

2014 can't end soon enough.

[MacroGuru]

Originally Posted by heybrad

Macro... In keeping with my theme of 2014, I have another emergency tonight and can't play the game. I know Kodos isn't playing until Saturday but I'm perfectly fine with you playing the game without me at this point. It's totally your choice. Just let me know what you'd like to do.

2014 can't end soon enough.

Im fine with waiting. I don't have my kids this weekend so I am good to play tomorrow night / Saturday afternoon evening

[Kodos]

We can wait.

[Kodos]

After allowing NC State to score 38 in the first half, we shut them out in the second half, and scored 21 to win 42-38. Finally, a conference win. In the second half, we dared them to pass it on us, and they never did.

[heybrad]

So based on my latest set of issues, I won't be around to play until Thursday. Honestly, I'd rather the game just get played at this point as I feel really bad that I'm holding everything up.

[Kodos]

Okay, I've set your team to autopilot so Macro can play the computer. Don't forget to do your recruiting!

[MacroGuru]

Originally Posted by Kodos

Okay, I've set your team to autopilot so Macro can play the computer. Don't forget to do your recruiting!

I will get the game played tonight then. Sorry for all the issues you are having Brad.

[Kodos]

These will be our new sliders in Week 12. My apologies for the ongoing slider issues. Hopefully this will be the end.

Originally Posted by Kodos

Okay. Sliders are set as follows:
AA
Default
Pass Acc and Ints set to 30 for both humans and cpu
Min speed 5

[MacroGuru]

Game Complete, we won 40-28. ODU played tough and had 1 bad qtr which was the third.

I did realize this while playing the game. Last season heybrad had to play without me because of connection issues.

anyway I think we can move forward.

[Kodos]

Welcome to Week 12! As mentioned above, we have switched to AA sliders.


=============== #1 UTEP Miners (9-0) ===============
Last week, UTEP won 34-31 against TCU (3-6).
This week, the Miners will host Air Force (2-9).
In recruiting news, the following UTEP targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) RE Chase Parker has committed to Idaho


=============== #8 Washington State Cougars (8-1) ===============
Last week, Washington State won 38-34 against Utah State (3-6).
This week, the Cougars travel to Fresno to face the Fresno State Bulldogs (2-7).
In recruiting news, the following Washington State targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) CB Jermaine Matthews has committed to Washington State
- (****) DT Rick Williams has committed to Washington State


=============== #21 South Alabama Jaguars (6-3) ===============
Last week, South Alabama won 38-24 against Georgia (7-3).
This week, the Jaguars travel to Clemson to face the Clemson Tigers (6-3).
In recruiting news, the following South Alabama targets have announced their decisions:
- (***) WR Fred Harwell has committed to South Alabama


=============== Memphis Tigers (8-2) ===============
Last week, Memphis won 40-28 against Old Dominion (2-7).
This week, the Tigers will host #22 Army (8-1).
In recruiting news, the following Memphis targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) CB J.T. McNeal has committed to Memphis
- (*) K J.R. McKinney has committed to Texas Tech


=============== Wyoming Cowboys (5-4) ===============
Last week, Wyoming lost 63-56 against Tulsa (6-4).
This week, the Cowboys travel to San Marcos to face the Texas State Bobcats (5-5).


=============== Texas State Bobcats (5-5) ===============
Last week, Texas State lost 23-16 against Colorado State (5-4).
This week, the Bobcats will host Wyoming (5-4).


=============== Florida Atlantic Owls (3-6) ===============
Last week, Florida Atlantic won 42-38 against NC State (5-4).
This week, the Owls will host Wake Forest (1-8).


=============== Old Dominion Monarchs (2-7) ===============
Last week, Old Dominion lost 40-28 against Memphis (8-2).
This week, the Monarchs will host Louisiana Tech (5-4).
In recruiting news, the following Old Dominion targets have announced their decisions:
- (****) RE Kareem Williams has committed to Temple

[heybrad]

Originally Posted by MacroGuru

Game Complete, we won 40-28. ODU played tough and had 1 bad qtr which was the third.

I did realize this while playing the game. Last season heybrad had to play without me because of connection issues.

anyway I think we can move forward.

So then we're even and we can potentially settle things in a 3rd matchup although I suspect you're getting promoted after this season.

[Julio Riddols]

What up Texas State. Let me know when you're available, I can accommodate most schedules.

[cartman]

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

What up Texas State. Let me know when you're available, I can accommodate most schedules.

Yeah, I'm pretty much available any time this week. Wanna plan to play tomorrow night, say around 8pm Central?

[Julio Riddols]

I could probably play a little earlier than that, but I go to work at 20 after 9 Central, so I am not certain we would be done in time if we started at 8. Friday or Saturday night I can do 8 Central no problem since I am off those nights.

[Julio Riddols]

I might be absent for a bit though, I am replacing the keyboard on my laptop here in about 20 minutes. Not sure how long that will take me.

[cartman]

6:30 or 7pm Central would work as well

[Radii]

We beat Clemson 40-29 on the road. Passing seemed very easy. Clemson was 14-19 for 290ish yards, I was 23-29 for 315 yards or so. Each team had one sack i believe.

It seemed like it was headed for one of those 76-70 "whoever touches the ball last wins" types of games. First half each team scored a TD on every possession with ease. Second half we got a 3rd down stop, and there were a couple picks and things slowed down a bit

Of course, this was a road game against a team with an OVR rating 25 points higher than me, so there's that.

[CU Tiger]

We won.
Semi-easily...

But not nearly the same play as what I saw in the Ladder game.

[Julio Riddols]

Originally Posted by cartman

6:30 or 7pm Central would work as well

I can do 6:30 PM central tonight (Thursday) I think. I have a fantasy draft at about 8:15 central, I think we'd probably be done before then.

[MacroGuru]

We took down #22 Army but we didn't break it open until the 4th qtr.

Army led us going into the last two minutes of the first half then we were able to drive down and score going in at half with a 3 point lead.

Then we kept the lead going up until the 4th where we were tied with them and a few key stops helped us.

This third string QB is shocking me, but I will still like to get #1 or #2 back eventually, they are still listed as Questionable and they have been out since game 1.

[cartman]

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

I can do 6:30 PM central tonight (Thursday) I think. I have a fantasy draft at about 8:15 central, I think we'd probably be done before then.

Ok. I'll hop online then and look for you.

[Julio Riddols]

Sounds good. I'm tempted to get my ass beat on purpose since I got handed the better chance against Georgia in the Ladder... You'll probably beat me anyway though, so I'll give it my best.

[cartman]

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

Sounds good. I'm tempted to get my ass beat on purpose since I got handed the better chance against Georgia in the Ladder... You'll probably beat me anyway though, so I'll give it my best.

My QB is incredibly streaky. He'll sometime go 10 passes without getting close to the receiver, then other times he can't miss. My main RB is awesome, but he gets injured very easily.

[Julio Riddols]

Uh oh, connection issue. Shall we give it another go, Cartman?

[cartman]

Let's try again tomorrow.

[Julio Riddols]

All right, I can do that. I ended up scoring on that drive too, heh.