stecropper's CFB26 Dynasty Varsity CPU vs CPU Settings

[doncropper]

Below are my "Current" CFB26 Offline Dynasty Varsity CPU vs CPU Settings.
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VERSION 11 : (After25 Games Tested with just minor adjustments mainly to Tackling & a few game with Auto Defense turned OFF but later turned back ON )
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***NOTES***
a) CHANGES from previous version are Noted in RED

b) I will continue to test but these should be considered close to FINAL prior to the next Patch Update from EA Sports.

LEAGUE SETTINGS

-- COMMISSIONER SETTINGS
Skill Level = VARSITY
Coach Firing = ON
Coach XP Speed Setting = SLOWEST
Player Edit Permission = ANY PLAYER
Injury = ON
Wear and Tear = ON

-- CLOCK MANAGEMENT
Quarter Length = 12 MINUTES
Accelerated Clock = ON
Minimum Play Clock = 14

-- USER TEAM HELP
Season Experience = CUSTOMIZED
League Advancement = MANUAL

-- TEAM SETTINGS
Auto Recruiting = ON
User Coach Auto-Progression = ON


XP SLIDERS (DEFAULT)
AUTO SUBS (DEFAULT)
Wear & Tear (DEFAULT)


GAMEPLAY SLIDERS

-- PLAYER & CPU
QB Accuracy = 2
Pass Blocking = 88
WR Catching = 34
Run Blocking = 100
Ball Security = 9
Pass Defense Reaction Time = 52
Interceptions = 98
Pass Coverage = 81
Tackling = 25

-- SPECIAL TEAMS
FG Power = 40
FG Accuracy = 0
Punt Power = 100
Punt Accuracy = 69
Kickoff Power = 50

-- GAME OPTIONS
Injuries = 11
Fatigue = 71
Min Player Speed Threshold = 49
Precipitation Catch Chance Scale - 59
Precipitation Pass Accuracy Scale - 60
Precipitation Pass Strength Scale - 58
Precipitation Broken Tackle Scale - 44
Precipitation Kicking Accuracy Scale - 60
Precipitation Kicking Strength Scale - 60
Precipitation Movement Penalties - 65

-- PENALTIES
Offside = 99
False Start = 99
Holding = 81
Face Mask = 99
Defensive Pass Interference = 99
Offensive Pass Interference = ON
Kick Catch Interference = ON
Illegal Block In The Back = 99
Intentional Grounding = ON
Roughing Passer = 65
Roughing Kicker = ON
Running Into the Kicker = ON
Illegal Contact = ON



USER SETTINGS

-- COIN TOSS
Coin Toss 1st Choice = KICK
Coin Toss 2nd Choice = AGAINST WIND

-- KICKING
Control Scheme = TAP AND TAP

-- PASSING MECHANICS
Passing Type = CLASSIC PASSING
Passing Slowdown = OFF
Pass Lead Increase = MEDIUM
Reticle Speed = 1
Reticle Visibility = HIDDEN
Meter Visibility = HIDDEN

-- GAMEPLAY HELPERS
Auto Flip Defensive Play Call = ON
Defensive Ball Hawk = OFF
Defensive Heat Seeker Assist = OFF
Defensive Heat Seeker Window Size = 100%
Defensive Switch Assist = ON
Controlled Player Art = OFF

[doncropper]

Dynasty Analysis for Version 02:

[dman08]

Good to see u back at it.

[dman08]

These are playing great. I did incorporate another member's special teams sliders just to get some misses on FG from range. I also added wear and tear sliders and precipitation sliders. Games are playing wonderful

[doncropper]

I've watched a few games since the CFB26 Update today & looks like there needs to be some adjusting as Sacks have apparently turned up & Running Game slowed down a bit BUT it will take a few more games to make sure on these changes.

Please Post your wear & tear & precipitation sliders as I haven't touched those.

Thanks

[doncropper]

VERSION 03, after testing 35 games, has been UPDATED in the 1st Post.

[dman08]

I've watched a few games since the CFB26 Update today & looks like there needs to be some adjusting as Sacks have apparently turned up & Running Game slowed down a bit BUT it will take a few more games to make sure on these changes.

Please Post your wear & tear & precipitation sliders as I haven't touched those.

Thanks

Before I post them are u seeing a lot of fumbles by qbs? Like almost too many?

[doncropper]

I have seen a few but also by RBs & WRs ............ QB fumbles are almost always when they scramble out of the pocket to avoid a sack and get hit fairly hard while holding the ball loosely. To me , so far at least, it has seemed fairly natural.

[doncropper]

After further review (going back and checking Box Scores for a number of games) QBs are fumbling way more than RBs or WRs ........... However, it looks to me, that most of these fumbles happen with QBs from the Smaller Schools ---- which might indicate that having the QB Slider set at 1 might not be the way to go with Smaller Schools since likely those QBs have low ratings to begin with .......... I will try bumping UP the QB Slider a bit while probably increasing the Defense Reaction Time to compensate for this (also might need to bump up Ball Security because right now the # of fumbles per game is On Target but if I reduce these Smaller School QB Fumbles I will need to have more fumbles from RBs & WRs to compensate)............ THANKS for the HEADS UP !!!

[doncropper]

Estimated Fumble Share by Position (College Football)
These represent the percentage of all offensive fumbles attributed to each position (not the percentage of their own touches that result in fumbles):

Position Fumble Share (%) Typical Causes
Quarterbacks 35–45% Sacks, mishandled snaps, option plays, rushing attempts
Running Backs 30–40% Carries, hits after handoff, strip attempts
Receivers 10–20% After-the-catch fumbles (YAC), end-arounds, jet sweeps

[Pizzaguylol]

These look interesting, I will definitely try them. Curious, though, why only 6 minute quarters? I've been running 12 min quarters, 20 second min play clock, and have usually been getting within 10 or so plays of 120-140 plays a game.

[dman08]

Ok. I tried this new set and I honestly liked the feel of the first set better. I was seeing too many ints on 2.0. I did raise pass blocking to 81. Other than that I'm still using your initial setting. I really wish EA didn't mess w gameplay. It was playing perfect before all these sacks w that last game update.

[doncropper]

These look interesting, I will definitely try them. Curious, though, why only 6 minute quarters? I've been running 12 min quarters, 20 second min play clock, and have usually been getting within 10 or so plays of 120-140 plays a game.

I have always used Accelerated Clock but didn't like the cut scenes that much in this game as they seemed really poorly done ......... So I tried No Accelerated Clock and saw improved cut scenes (those scenes after touchdowns, penalties, injuries etc.) thus I have made the switch. I really prefer having double digit minute quarters to only 6 minute quarters but the trade-off to me wasn't worth it.

[doncropper]

Ok. I tried this new set and I honestly liked the feel of the first set better. I was seeing too many ints on 2.0. I did raise pass blocking to 81. Other than that I'm still using your initial setting. I really wish EA didn't mess w gameplay. It was playing perfect before all these sacks w that last game update.

I totally understand ...... Since the Patch/Update I am still trying to get back to similar results as prior to it --- I am still in Week 1 of the Schedule and have watched every Non-FCS participant game with possibly the exception of 2-3 and those include a lot of Smaller School Teams. My thought going forward into Week 2 is to only watch games involving Major College Teams as I feel those results will be more in-line with what I am trying to achieve with these Sliders. I am beginning to question if Very Early Season games play out quite differently than mid-later Season games. (as they do in Real-Life). We shall see.

[dman08]

I'm gonna continue testing but I also think the reason sacks are becoming more of an issue is because of the speed parity. When u lower that slider it opens up the gap between d lineman and o lineman. D lineman usually have more speed by default which is allowing them to get into the o line quick and initiate their move fast