Most realistic quarter length?

[TheDarkKnightRises]

Hey there,

So I play with clock rundown on. I was wondering what the community thinks is a realistic quarter length with clock rundown on to mimic a real NFL game?

[michaelhawj]

Re: Most realistic quarter length?

Hey there,

So I play with clock rundown on. I was wondering what the community thinks is a realistic quarter length with clock rundown on to mimic a real NFL game?

Mine is around 12 minutes quarter with 20 seconds runoff

[TheDarkKnightRises]

Re: Most realistic quarter length?

Mine is around 12 minutes quarter with 20 seconds runoff

Thanks! Also, slightly off topic but do you know why the normal kicking interface disappears and you only see a little faded line instead of the normal meter thing?

[thegame69dx]

Re: Most realistic quarter length?

Most Probably Away Disandvantage

[TheDarkKnightRises]

Re: Most realistic quarter length?

Most Probably Away Disandvantage

I’m the home team in my game.

[poulka]

Re: Most realistic quarter length?

I’m the home team in my game.

I think you can lose it if the away team has won over the momentum. Some things can be put on the home team if the away team steals the momentum.

[NYJin2011tm]

Re: Most realistic quarter length?

12 min with 20 acc clock works well. So does 15 min with 13 acc clock. I use 15 and 13 because I’m a stickler for Time of possession total being 60 min.

[TheBleedingRed21]

Re: Most realistic quarter length?

15 minute 15 ACC clock is good if you don’t run a ton of no huddle.

Average about 140-160 plays per game, might end up dropping a minute or two or more accclock.

[NYJin2011tm]

Re: Most realistic quarter length?

15 minute 15 ACC clock is good if you don’t run a ton of no huddle.

Average about 140-160 plays per game, might end up dropping a minute or two or more accclock.

With Madden 12 we were stuck with 12 and 20. Then with Madden 13 I was using 15 and 15. Getting the perfect amount of plays. Then I forget which Madden it was when I changed to 15 and 13 because plays were too high. That’s what I been using ever since.

[DallasRocks]

Re: Most realistic quarter length?

Thanks! Also, slightly off topic but do you know why the normal kicking interface disappears and you only see a little faded line instead of the normal meter thing?

Probably because it’s All Madden. I use 12 min with 12 sec accelerated clock.

[JayhawkerStL]

Re: Most realistic quarter length?

Hey there,

So I play with clock rundown on. I was wondering what the community thinks is a realistic quarter length with clock rundown on to mimic a real NFL game?

The best strategy is to play some games, and then count your total plays (rushing attempts, passing attempts, and sacks). I go for 120 total plays on average, although I doubt that is accurate anymore. I would assume NFL teams his 130-150 far more often now, but I have not looked up the stats.

But just decide how many plays per game you think makes sense, then tweak based on the rundown you like, and how fast you tend to snap, which are variables only you know.

Honestly, I don't use any run down. I like to take my time to look at the defense and make changes. So 10 minutes has worked fine for me, but I just jump to 11 or 12.

One thing to remember is, you really need to play the full game. The end of half scenarios alter the final tally a lot. You can't play a quarter and multiply by four.

[capa]

Re: Most realistic quarter length?

Some insight:

https://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/stat/plays-per-game?date=2021-08-22

[zten11]

Re: Most realistic quarter length?

I think Madden has done a good job with quarter length and timing and I believe 12 minutes with ACCEL clock OFF is perfect.

[jfsolo]

Re: Most realistic quarter length?

15 minute 15 ACC clock is good if you don’t run a ton of no huddle.

Average about 140-160 plays per game, might end up dropping a minute or two or more accclock.

11 or 12 seconds left on the ACC clock has ended working perfectly for me the last couple of years.

[sadler]

Re: Most realistic quarter length?

I'm using 9 minutes with no accelerated clock.