JoshC1977's Madden 21 CFM Sliders (User vs CPU Only)

[sms024]

Re: JoshC1977's Madden 21 CFM Sliders (User vs CPU Only)

I think for me the problem is that zone defenders are actually smart. most of my picks have been against cover 1 and the MLB or safety in that hook zone get me. In madden 20 they didn't play that area well so in routes and TE posts were real easy to hit. Defender reaction and awareness is great so I just have to be smarter with my throws. Also if I could get more than 2 seconds in the pocket that would be cool. Right side of my line be lackin

[wordtobigbird]

Re: JoshC1977's Madden 21 CFM Sliders (User vs CPU Only)

Love your philosophy and feedback Josh. Caught up on a few of your Bears games last night. Thought this video on the new line interaction system and icons would be useful for everyone, especially you with your oline issues and stacked dline. Haven't seen the new pass block system explained anywhere else. This new system is definitely playing a huge factor in the variability between games. It's all about the matchups for 4 quarters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BklNSPUtbUA

Using the mechanics explained in this video I was able to see that this year matchups are truly dynamic and HOW you use your team means a lot. I quit playing Madden because of CPU QB AI and lack of dynamic in game decision making. Reading Armor and Josh's impressions got me back on board.

Anyway, using Broncos vs Raiders. Default all pro, 10 min/no acc, ballhawk on. I just halfazzd my play calling using the recommended plays. Just wanted to watch these line mechanics. Didn't take long for the RT to have 4 bars on the outside rush for Miller. I userd him and went inside to 0 bars and got a quick win. Ok so now I know I can set them up outside and go inside when the time is right. At half they put up 17. Carr is trash but he's doing decent. Threw me some gimmes but was able to move the ball.

At some point in the third quarter I put all the nickle and dime formations on OLB swap. Immediate results. CPU AI Von miller starts whipping the LT and gets a quick sack. Now hes in the zone or whatever and stays that way if I dont give up 20 yards. Continued the same recommended play calling and Miller completely dominated the game to the point Carr was throwing early and inaccurate and eventually to the wrong team. I was able to easily turn defense to points and get a lead despite completing 50% of my passes with Locke because I have true playmakers on defense and a true 2 headed monster at RB (Lindsey 21 for 113, Melvin Gordon 10 for 45), Beautiful.

What makes this really work is that QB AI is competent now. Can't believe how much time I spent trying to play this game where the QBs were braindead. Carr was clearly average but he didnt just take 5 sacks from Miller like in years past. He ran for his life and got rid of the ball. Miller only finished with 2 sacks but multiple pressures that ended drives. If Miller got hurt or I didnt switch sides or Carr was more mobile the game can turn in different directions.

The game even noticed this because late in the 4th after I pulled ahead multiple scores they brought up this graphic for Carr: Started 15/24 217 2TDs (nothing amazing) and since: 6/13 49 0TDs. 3 INT total.

Loving this gameplay and look foward to seeing the progress in everyone's CFMs. Going to stay out of the general forum and enjoy the positive vibes of people actually enjoying the game here lol. Sorry for the long post, feels good to be back in this world though!

[RayRay412]

Re: JoshC1977's Madden 21 CFM Sliders (User vs CPU Only)

Did they change the button to blockshed? I spam X and nothing happens


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Are you trolling? Lol

[Diegoarte01]

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I love it!!! It was 1 of my favorite things about ncaa 14

https://www.youtube.com/user/schnaidt1

I do like it but don’t like that I now have to click two buttons to tackle. Right stivk and square


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[Jhubes10]

Re: JoshC1977's Madden 21 CFM Sliders (User vs CPU Only)

Seeing a lot of cool things with these sliders.
Off the ball injuries
Penalties on big plays!!! Holding and PI
Playing as the Bears started with Foles had to make a switch to Mitch bc of injury and Foles was turning ball over way too much
Having fun again with Madden!!!
Thanks for sliders!!!


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[oneamongthefence]

Re: JoshC1977's Madden 21 CFM Sliders (User vs CPU Only)

Does Ballhawk and heat seeker affect the CPU? I leave these settings on default and didn't realize you have to use a button to use these.

#fixmaddenfranchise

[roadagain65]

Re: JoshC1977's Madden 21 CFM Sliders (User vs CPU Only)

I'm enjoying the game but it's got it's issues.

Just played the 49ers, I'm up 36-35, they've got the ball with a minute 30 left, drive down to around the 40, short pass play that ends with a fumble that they recover but with ~ 10 seconds left on the clock they don't use their last time out to at least try a FG, clock runs out, Eagles win. Disappointing way to win what was a fun game to that point, not good enough.

[Monty White]

Re: JoshC1977's Madden 21 CFM Sliders (User vs CPU Only)

Seeing a lot of cool things with these sliders.
Off the ball injuries
Penalties on big plays!!! Holding and PI
Playing as the Bears started with Foles had to make a switch to Mitch bc of injury and Foles was turning ball over way too much
Having fun again with Madden!!!
Thanks for sliders!!!


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I played five games on the trial and had all sorts of penalties and injuries, with a decent injury list. Played four games since I got my copy of the full version yesterday, with a total of three penalties (one holding, one face mask and one delay of game which I did on purpose to see if penalties were being called). Injuries are like 20 - one bruised sternum and one minor injury that put the player out for a few plays. Frustrating.

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[JayDz]

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I played five games on the trial and had all sorts of penalties and injuries, with a decent injury list. Played four games since I got my copy of the full version yesterday, with a total of three penalties (one holding, one face mask and one delay of game which I did on purpose to see if penalties were being called). Injuries are like 20 - one bruised sternum and one minor injury that put the player out for a few plays. Frustrating.

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Probably just a random dry spell. I haven't seen a whole lot of penalties, but I've had injuries to half my starting OL, RB, TE, the list goes on. Give it time. Injuries will surely crush your team soon enough.

[Camuko]

Re: JoshC1977's Madden 21 CFM Sliders (User vs CPU Only)

Hello guys do u experience too easy run game? This are stats after 3 games playing ALL PRO.

[Monty White]

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Probably just a random dry spell. I haven't seen a whole lot of penalties, but I've had injuries to half my starting OL, RB, TE, the list goes on. Give it time. Injuries will surely crush your team soon enough.

Yeah, that's what I'm hoping for. Is there any other game that you actively want it to scupper your chances of success?

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[JoshC1977]

Re: JoshC1977's Madden 21 CFM Sliders (User vs CPU Only)

General comment: there are ebbs and flows. Reacting to tiny sample sizes will get you into issues. Keep playing.

If you start finding things being too easy or too hard on a routine basis, just adjust the difficulty level. It really isn’t the rocket science that some folks try to make it out to be.

If you adjust anything (including quarter length), you’re using an entirely different slider set and I can’t help you.


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[dorsett33]

Re: JoshC1977's Madden 21 CFM Sliders (User vs CPU Only)

haven't bought the game yet but I have a question......what type of games are you guys experiencing, high scoring, low scoring, or a mixture?

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[DJ]

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Welp, I managed to get sucked in. I'm starting to really enjoy Madden 21 (still on the EA Play trial), and rolling with this setup is yielding a great variety of games against the CPU.

[Neinhardt]

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I've been using these sliders since Tuesday and I played all my pre-season games and then two regular-season games as the Raiders. I try to take pre-season with a grain of salt because of how it can fluctuate when it comes to scoring. In the pre-season, I played against the entire NFC West, and all results were different. I beat the Seahawks 14-7, Lost to Niners 14-21, Beat the Cardinals 21-13, and then beat the Rams 21-18. Then into the regular season, I won against the Panthers in week 1 24-21, then lost the home opener to New Orleans 21-24. But to be honest, week 2 was a bad week. The gameplan failed and it shouldn't have been that close, but just the littlest mistakes can change the outcome. The saints threw 2 picks one for a pick 6. Even if the defense was making plays the offense could get their foot in the door. So in retrospect, the games have been fun, I used to get really upset about losing and sometimes never finish games but since I've been playing Madden 21, I have had a blast winning or losing. Hopefully, I and the new Las Vegas Raiders can get a nice playoff push in season 1. Also in the beta, I was playing on AP and it was too easy so, the entire Raiders franchise is in AM with these sliders.