Mike Lowe Madden 2016 Sliders

[Mike Lowe]

Quick Overview
*Solo Online CFM (custom XP Sliders)
*All-Pro
*10 minutes quarters (working auto subs, situationally sub in your RBs)
*No switch (recommend not being a pass rusher as it's too easy to get user sacks)
*Auto catch only
*Consistently evaluated and adjusted for added realism and accuracy against simulated CFM games
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Hi, everyone, and thanks for checking this slider set out!

The goal of this set is to use data collection and analysis to work toward finding a slider set that matches the output of simulated CFM games (and hopefully real life).

I've done beta testing for OOTP baseball since 2008, as well as testing for Grey Dog Software. I've done a similar slider set for MLB The Show 15, and I also do a lot of QA testing in my career.

I try to be thorough in my settings and adjustments to provide a realistic and challenging set, even if that means I go 5-11 sometimes (my baseball sliders had my team within 2 games of their real life counterpart through August).

I'm not a believer in locking in a slider set and never readjusting. Instead, I look for ways to have the game fluctuate along with my gradual improvements which are inevitable.

I'm not aiming for every game to be some sort of perfect script, and I love seeing results others get from this set as well.


CFM OPTIONS-->SETTINGS & SLIDERS

League Settings
Instant Starter: Off
Salary Cap: On
Skill Level: All-Pro
Quarter Length: 10 minutes
Accelerated Clock: Off
Minimum Play Clock Time: (15)
Game Speed: Slow
Player Progression Frequency: Weekly
Coach Firing: On
Game Play Tuning: Yes
Injury: On
Pre Existing Injury: On
Trade Deadline: On
Trade Type: Enable All
Relocation Settings: Normal (adjust yearly)
League Type: All

Team Settings
Auto Strafe: Off
Pre-Snap Menu: On
Coaching Tips: Off
Player Names: Pre-Snap
Heat Seeker Assist: Off
Ball Hawk: Off
Switch Assist: Off
Camera Settings: Standard
On Field Visual Feedback: Off
Defensive Tackle Indicator: Off
Passing Camera: Off
Kick Aiming Arc: Off
Previous Play Information: Off
Play Call Button Layout: Square, Cross, Triangle
Camera Toggle: Off
Tutorial Popups: Off

CPU Settings
Fill Roster: Off
Re-Sign Players: Off
Progress Players: User choice (I prefer On unless playing as a coach)
Sign Offseason Free Agents: Off
Simulate Game Prep Activities: User choice (I prefer On unless playing as a coach)

Additonal Settings
Play Call Style: Slim
Franchise XP & Goal Feedback: Off
Coin Toss: User preference
Play Clock: On
Defensive Camera Settings: Standard
Coach Mode: Off

Player Skill
QB Accuracy: 40
Pass Blocking: 55
WR Catching: 68
Run Blocking: 51
Fumbles: 30
Pass Defense Reaction Time: 55
Interceptions: 29
Pass Coverage: 100
Tackling: 60

CPU Skill
QB Accuracy: 40
Pass Blocking: 45
WR Catching: 65
Run Blocking: 56
Fumbles: 30
Pass Defense Reaction Time: 65
Interceptions: 25
Pass Coverage: 100
Tackling: 60

Special Teams
FG Power: 47
FG Accuracy: 43
Punt Power: 40
Punt Accuracy: 50
Kickoff Power: 45 (select returns with two guys deep or else your KR will lead the league by a mile)

Game Options
Injuries: 70 (testing currently. Stay tuned)
Fatigue: 58
Min Player Speed Threshold: 40

Penalty
Offsides: 75
False Start: 75
Holding: 58
Defensive Holding: 55
Face Mask: 54
Defensive Pass Interface: 59
Offensive Pass Interface: On
Kick Catch Interference: On
Illegal Block In The Back: 52
Intentional Grounding: On
Roughing Passer: 50
Roughing Kicker: On
Running Into The Kicker: On

Visual Feedback

Volume Control
By pressing R3 at the main screen, turn off the tracks you don't want and even add in JUST the orchestrated tracks which are turned off by default. This is what I'm doing now!

Auto-Subs (for Play Now games)
QB Sub In: 1
QB Sub Out: 0
RB Sub In: 100
RB Sub Out: 98
WR Sub In: 50
WR Sub Out: 45
FB/TE Sub In: 50
FB/TE Sub Out: 45
OL Sub In: 1
OL Sub Out: 0
DT Sub In: 89
DT Sub Out: 86
DE Sub In: 89
DE Sub Out: 86
LB Sub In: 50
LB Sub Out: 45
CB Sub In: 50
CB Sub Out: 45
S Sub In: 50
S Sub Out: 45

XP Sliders (for Online CFM)
Quarterbacks: 80
Halfbacks: 130
Tight Ends: 90
Wide Receivers: 216
Fullbacks: 100
Tackles: 100
Guards: 100
Centers: 130
Defensive Ends: 230
Defensive Tackles: 100
Middle Linebackers: 150
Outside Linebackers: 150
Cornerbacks: 200
Free Safeties: 180
Strong Safeties: 166
Kickers: 150
Punters: 150

[Mike Lowe]

2015 Season Data (I am using the Lions and played every play of every game)Previous data below (from the time of the game's release)

Spoiler

Simulated Online CFM Results (for comparison/analysis)

I did a live stream of a simulated season in which I noted the following. While we all know CFM has issues and concerns which are being looked into, it seems there may be a few more that while not complete gamebreakers, the Madden team should be looking into:

Injuries
Granted, I didn't examine this on a week-to-week basis, but at season's end, there were a total of 52 injuries throughout the league. Divide that by 32 teams and we seem an average of 1.625 injuries per team at end of year. That's far too low and the injury slider does not affect this while simming. There were also about 10 season ending injuries (9-10 weeks or more remaining) which was also low. In comparing these totals against what a real NFL team's injury sheet looks like at this time of year, I'd say it's probably about an 80% reduction in what we should be seeing. Small sample size, perhaps, so if others are seeing something else, please do share.

Top 3 Rankings for Selected Statistical Categories

QB Passing Yardage

1. 4,422
2. 4,237
3. 4,195

QB Touchdowns Thrown

1. 36
2. 33
3. 28

QB Interceptions

1. 25
2. 21
3. 19

QB Sacks Against

1. 73
2. 67
3. 62

QB Completion %

1. 68
2. 67
3. 67

RB Rushing Attempts

1. 354
2. 304
3. 303

RB Yards

1. 1,745
2. 1,304
3. 1,284

RB Average/Carry

1. 5.7
2. 5.5
3. 5.3

Rushing Fumbles

1. 7
2. 7
3. 7

Rushing Broken Tackles

1. 69
2. 55
3. 53

Rushing Yards After First Hit

1. 454
2. 233
3. 215

RB Runs of 20+ Yards (This is by far the biggest concern)

1. 2
2. 2
3. 2

Pass Receptions

1. 96
2. 92
3. 89

Receiving Yards

1. 1,501
2. 1,193
3. 1,149

Average Yards per Reception

1. 16.9
2. 15.8
3. 15.5

Receiving Yards after Catch

1. 788
2. 559
3. 518

RAC Average

1. 8.9
2. 7.7
3. 7.4

OL Pancakes

1. 9
2. 7
3. 7

Sacks Allowed (why doesn't the AI bench these guys?!)

1. 34
2. 31
3. 31

Solo Tackles

1. 136
2. 129
3. 126

Assisted Tackles

1. 47
2. 47
3. 44

Tackles for Loss

1. 16
2. 15
3. 13

Defensive Sacks

1. 17.5
2. 15
3. 15

Defensive Interceptions

1. 10
2. 8
3. 8

Deflected Passes

1. 16
2. 16
3. 15

Catches Allowed (still not tracked for played games)

1. 58
2. 53
3. 51

Defensive Touchdowns

1. 2
2. 1
3. 1

Special Teams

• 3 blocked kicks throughout the entire league, although kickers show a lot more that were blocked. Obviously something isn't adding up here.

• Touchbacks are simulating to be around 20-25% of kickoffs as a high. This is something to keep in mind to ensure we're not the only team booting the ball for touchbacks every single kickoff.

Team Penalties

1. 122
2. 117
3. 116

Team Penalty Yardage

1. 1080
2. 1032
3. 1007

Additional Notes/House Rules to Consider

• The AI does not seem to fire a coach until week 18. No biggie, but something to keep in mind if you're worried about gaining an advantage.
• No position changes were listed throughout the league by season's end. Again, just something else to keep in mind if you're looking to avoid any special advantages over the AI teams.

[forme95]

Awesome to see. Cant wait. Will you be streaming games like you did with The Show?

[Mike Lowe]

Quote: Originally Posted by forme95

Awesome to see. Cant wait. Will you be streaming games like you did with The Show?

I will. I'm actually going to start by simulating a franchise season and tracking the average number of penalties, etc. I'll post that info in the second post in this thread to use to compare.

If folks would like, I could stream/discuss that simulation as I know most people are streaming MUT and pack openings. Sounds like a blast (/sarcasm).

[forme95]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mike Lowe

I will. I'm actually going to start by simulating a franchise season and tracking the average number of penalties, etc. I'll post that info in the second post in this thread to use to compare. If folks would like, I could stream/discuss that simulation as I know most people are streaming MUT and pack openings. Sounds like a blast (/sarcasm).

Ya, that would be cool. Im working till 7 LOL, so I have nothing else to do. Something OTHER THEN MUT would be great to see. Not a big MUT fan here.

[Mike Lowe]

Streaming. Link is in my signature.

[shaunhill18]

would these work on coach mode

[Mike Lowe]

Once I get a set finalized as a first base set, we can give it a shot. I don't see why we couldn't come up with something.

Had a really great first game losing 26-20 in OT. Game plays great out of the box, but some changes definitely need to be made.

On my most recent video stream you can see the stats at the end of a full simulated season. I'll be using at least parts of that as a base.