Few questions....

[UMDDogs]

I have Madden and have been playing it and it is okay. I am thinking about picking this game up, but I had a few questions.

1. I heard somewhere that there are a ton on int's in this game. Is it fixable with sliders?

2. How is the franchise mode?

3. Is the game too easy?

4. Does the CPU run effectively?

5. Do people edit attributes on the rosters? If you do does that not let you play a franchise because the new players would not be edited?

6. Do you need to edit rosters to have a realistic game of football?


Thanks in advance for you answers?

[capa]

Quote: Originally Posted by UMDDogs

I have Madden and have been playing it and it is okay. I am thinking about picking this game up, but I had a few questions. 1. I heard somewhere that there are a ton on int's in this game. Is it fixable with sliders? 2. How is the franchise mode? 3. Is the game too easy? 4. Does the CPU run effectively? 5. Do people edit attributes on the rosters? If you do does that not let you play a franchise because the new players would not be edited? 6. Do you need to edit rosters to have a realistic game of football? Thanks in advance for you answers?

1. I heard somewhere that there are a ton on int's in this game. Is it fixable with sliders?
The CPU throws alot of picks. It can be reduced, but not fiixed with sliders. Playing human v human reduces this.

2. How is the franchise mode?
Not as good as Madden..if you are used to Madden you wioll be disappointed.

3. Is the game too easy?
Relative. I don't believe it is too easy on the right levell and sliders for your gameplaying style/skills.

4. Does the CPU run effectively?
They run and can be successful.

5. Do people edit attributes on the rosters? If you do does that not let you play a franchise because the new players would not be edited?
People do edit the rosters and change attributes for a more realistic simulation of football. It does help. Rookies can also be edited as well. You'll need Finn's Roster editor for all this stuff...a must have!

6. Do you need to edit rosters to have a realistic game of football?
Against the cpu I would say yes, but it all depends on your skill level and sliders used.

[UMDDogs]

What exactly is Finn's editor and how do you use it? Has anybody used the editor and posted a roster to check out?

[CM Hooe]

Quote: Originally Posted by UMDDogs

What exactly is Finn's editor and how do you use it? Has anybody used the editor and posted a roster to check out?

You don't NEED the Roster Editor to edit player attributes, as long as you do it outside of a Franchise, Tournament, etc. Ditto for editing Rookie Draft Picks, which can be edited inside of your Franchise as long as you edit them sometime before the draft occurs (you can start editing them after Week 8 via "ESPN.com" > "Rookie Watch") and you have enabled the Edit Rookies option when you started your franchise.

That being said, Finn's roster editor allows for easier, more efficient tweaking of ratings (ex. global percentage tweaks, such as reducing every ILB's tackle rating 15%), and allows players' birthdate and position to be edited as well. If I understand correctly, Finn's roster editor can also be applied on Franchise saves.

Referring to your other questions:

1. I heard somewhere that there are a ton on int's in this game. Is it fixable with sliders?

There are some, more than Madden. There is, however, an Interception slider that can increase and reduce the frequency of INTs.

2. How is the franchise mode?

Compared to Madden's, not as good. Weekly Prep, while interesting in theory, is not fun in practice, as it is not well explained and very tedious. Also, the CPU-controlled teams will sometimes make odd trades and heavily prioritize QBs, HBs, OTs, and DEs in the first round of the draft.

3. Is the game too easy?

You'll have to play it to find out for yourself. If it is too easy, make it harder via the sliders. Unlike Madden, which has set difficulty levels, ESPN's has some difficulty presets that can be changed thoroughly via the sliders.

4. Does the CPU run effectively?

Out of the box on Pro, no. On All-Pro, sometimes. If you adjust the sliders some, definite yes. Last night Redskins' RB Clinton Portis torched me to the tune of 170 yards and 2 TDs.

6. Do you need to edit rosters to have a realistic game of football?

Not necessarily, IMO. I've made a couple of roster edits where certain players have performed better in real life than they are rated in the game, but I have not thoroughly gone through and adjusted the entire NFL's ratings like others have. I tend to find it very realistic and challenging.

[UMDDogs]

Thanks a lot for the answers the guys, I appreciate, it sounds like most people really like this game.

[hist]

Quote: Originally Posted by Krioniq

Referring to your other questions: 2. How is the franchise mode? Compared to Madden's, not as good. Weekly Prep, while interesting in theory, is not fun in practice, as it is not well explained and very tedious. Also, the CPU-controlled teams will sometimes make odd trades and heavily prioritize QBs, HBs, OTs, and DEs in the first round of the draft.

What is it with videogame football that makes this an issue on *both* games? Ok, I can't speak to Madden 2005, but in 2004 the computer would always take WRs and HBs first. If you wanted a WR that was projected to go 4th-7th round, you'd better get him in the 1st anyway.

Why does this get messed up?

Dave