TNKNGM Sliders (VERY SLOW)

[RDMercer]

Quote: Originally Posted by TNKNGM

RDMERCER - do me a favor and get 1 or 2 more games in before we make any major tweaks. I will get a game or two in tonight after my hockey game

You got it...I'm going to right now and then I will post back...

Peace

[RDMercer]

After a a tight half of a 1st qtr all hell broke loose...Cowboys 62 Eagles 49.

It was 45-14 at half. The 3rd qtr had the Eagles scoring two long plays, one a run and the other a pass by my mistake of hitting the wrong button. So it's tough to say if they really would have scored, but they did so I'm reporting it.

The running game just seems at times to be so overpowering. Trucking out of tackles at times can lead to 3 or 4 broken tackles. Unless the D calls a run blitz and stops me in the backfield I felt like I could possibly break something at any moment.

The flats and passing plays to RB's are ridiculously wide open most of the times too.

On defense thier were times when my guys were flying to the ball and others when Philly players were wide open but this could have been because of the playcalling and nothing more. McNabb was tucking and running like a madman so I had to spy him and left people open.

Here are the stats.

COWBOYS/EAGLES

Total Offense - 647/703
Rushing O - 237/157
Passing Yards - 410/546 (McNabb broke personal record, I was pissed!)
First Downs - 15/21
Kick Return - 180/222
Turn Overs - 0/3
Penalties - 5-70/ 1-10
T.O.P. - 30:18 / 29:42

PASSING
McNabb - 113.1 - 34/54/560 - 5tds
Romo - 131.3 - 17/27/410 - 2 tds

RUNNING
Barber 15/171/ 3tds
Westbrook 9/87/ 1td
McNabb 12/70/ 1td

RECEIVING
Desean Jackson 8/217/ 1 td
Westbrook 6/63/ 1 td
Barber 4/260/ 2tds (2 long screen plays where Barber made the D look silly...sigh)
Witten 3/24

KICK RETURNS
Austin 4/179/ 92 td and another that was called back because of a clipping penalty
Demps 7/191

Obviously not your classic Cowboys/Eagles game. These sliders definately need some work for me to continue with them. Things feel like they're going in the right direction, they just need some tweaking on the defensive side of the ball. Guys with lower tackle ratings have NO CHANCE and GET OWNED. Period. No check that, more like abused! Not the case with your stud players.

As far as my stick skills, I'm an older player (40)that's played Madden since the Genesis days. I also played ball so I have some knowledge on how to attack teams on both sides of the ball. While I don't have some of the stick skills that some of these younger video game freak ballers, I can hold my own IMHO. Hopefully we can find some balance here, because I love how the game is playing out of very slow speed.

Peace

[RDMercer]

2nd game went much differently.

Dallas(me) @ Philly, Dallas wins 45-21. The game was actually much closer 38-21 with about 5 minutes left in the 4th. McCoy fumbled on the Dallas 38 as the Eagles were putting together a nice drive.

GAME STATS (Cowboys/Eagles)

Total Yards - 488/396
First Downs - 25/15
Turnovers - 2/2 (2 fumbles for Dallas and 1 fumble/1 int for Philly)
T.O.P. 38:35/21:25

PLAYER STATS
PASSING
McNabb - 75.8 - 19/35/259/1td
Romo - 120.5 - 29/40/337/4td

RUSHING
Barber - 22/108/1td
Jones - 9/41/1td
Westbrook - 15/73/1td
McNabb - 3/15
McCoy - 2/59/1td

RECEIVING
Maclin - 8/122/1td
Celek - 4/65
Barber - 6/46
Wittne - 6/91/1td
Andreson(FB) 5/42
Austin - 4/42

Romo threw to 10 differnet players.

This game was much more closer until late in the 3rd when I went ahead. My RB's didn't do as much trucking over people as in the last game but the Philly D ran alot more run blitzes and that had a definate affect. This was the closest of the 3 games I have played so far.

What do you think so far?

[TNKNGM]

OK - I am going to change a few things

Human RUshing
Broken Tackles - 37
Run Blocking 68

Human Rush Defense
Tackling - 39

CPU Rushing
Broken Tackles - 32
Run Blocking - 80

CPU Run Defense
Reaction Time - 44
Tackling - 45

Will play a game with New England right now and post results, I also updated the first post to reflect these changes.

Keep in mind - you can tweak some sliders on your own and let me know if you think something works and i'll be happy to give it a shot

Try em out and let me know how it goes

Thanks Again Buddy

BTW - I am an older gamer as well (30)

[Shizz420]

"Orton 23 of 33 286yds 3TD 0int"

LMAO

But the sliders look good, I def will use these when I start my Pats franchise when the roster update comes out.

[TNKNGM]

Quote: Originally Posted by Shizz420

"Orton 23 of 33 286yds 3TD 0int" LMAO But the sliders look good, I def will use these when I start my Pats franchise when the roster update comes out.

Try em out before you start your franchise

I have a GREAT game going right now using the latest updates

Titans(cpu) 14 @ Patriots(me) 13 w/ 5:00 left in the third

No crazy stats in this one - each team had one big play, other than that it has been a battle of field position

Stats to follow at end of game

[TNKNGM]

Tennessee(CPU) 14 @ New England (Me) 13

PASSING
Brady 16 of 37 228yds 1TD 1INT
K. Collins 20 of 34 235yds 21TD 1INT

RUSHING
Maroney 5 carries 14yds (left game w/ injury)
Taylor 15 carries 56yds
Morris 4carries 13yds
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C. Johnson 23 carries 54yds
L. White 4 carries 29yds

RECIEVING
Welker 5 catches 40yds
Moss 1 catch 74yds 1TD (Couldn't hit Moss to save my life)
Baker 5 catches 57yds
Galloway 3 catches 31yds
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B. Scaife 4 catches 92yds 1 TD (53yd TD)
C. Johnson 6 catches 45yds
K. Britt 4 catches 32yds
N. Washington 2 catches 41yds

DEFENSE
Mayo 8 tackles 3 assists 1 sack
Meriweather 5 tackles 2 assists
Wilfork 4 tackles 1 assist
Warren 4 tackles 1 assist 1 sack
Guyton 2 tackles 5 assists
Thomas 4 tackles
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K. Bulluck 8 tackles 1 assist
C. Hope 4 tackles 1 assist 1 Int
S. Tulloch 4 tackles 1 assists
J. Haye 3 tackles 3 assists
M. Griffin 3 tackles 3 assists
D. Faggins 3 tackles 1 int
J. Kearse 3 tackles 1 sack

Easily the most challenging/rewarding/realistic/fun game I have played so far.

This game was the definition of a defensive struggle, it was smashmouth football and a complete battle of field position and posession.

The Titans took Randy Moss completely out of the game and Brady struggled as a result.

Gostkowski came up just short on a 52 yd field goal try with less than 5 minutes left. The Patriots then had the ball with under 2:00 to go and were driving at the Titans 44 yd line when Brady was picked off to ice the game for Tennessee.

Mayo was everywhere for New England - I'm still looking for a 10 tackle game from one of my linebackers.

Def. need some people to play a couple games with the latest adjustments to the sliders, I appreciate the feedback you guys have given and I think this game that I just played is a testament that we can get these tightened up and playing outstanding games of football soon.

[RDMercer]

Quote: Originally Posted by TNKNGM

Tennessee(CPU) 14 @ New England (Me) 13 PASSING Brady 16 of 37 228yds 1TD 1INT K. Collins 20 of 34 235yds 21TD 1INT RUSHING Maroney 5 carries 14yds (left game w/ injury) Taylor 15 carries 56yds Morris 4carries 13yds -------------------------- C. Johnson 23 carries 54yds L. White 4 carries 29yds RECIEVING Welker 5 catches 40yds Moss 1 catch 74yds 1TD (Couldn't hit Moss to save my life) Baker 5 catches 57yds Galloway 3 catches 31yds ------------------------- B. Scaife 4 catches 92yds 1 TD (53yd TD) C. Johnson 6 catches 45yds K. Britt 4 catches 32yds N. Washington 2 catches 41yds DEFENSE Mayo 8 tackles 3 assists 1 sack Meriweather 5 tackles 2 assists Wilfork 4 tackles 1 assist Warren 4 tackles 1 assist 1 sack Guyton 2 tackles 5 assists Thomas 4 tackles --------------------- K. Bulluck 8 tackles 1 assist C. Hope 4 tackles 1 assist 1 Int S. Tulloch 4 tackles 1 assists J. Haye 3 tackles 3 assists M. Griffin 3 tackles 3 assists D. Faggins 3 tackles 1 int J. Kearse 3 tackles 1 sack Easily the most challenging/rewarding/realistic/fun game I have played so far. This game was the definition of a defensive struggle, it was smashmouth football and a complete battle of field position and posession. The Titans took Randy Moss completely out of the game and Brady struggled as a result. Gostkowski came up just short on a 52 yd field goal try with less than 5 minutes left. The Patriots then had the ball with under 2:00 to go and were driving at the Titans 44 yd line when Brady was picked off to ice the game for Tennessee. Mayo was everywhere for New England - I'm still looking for a 10 tackle game from one of my linebackers. Def. need some people to play a couple games with the latest adjustments to the sliders, I appreciate the feedback you guys have given and I think this game that I just played is a testament that we can get these tightened up and playing outstanding games of football soon.

Thanks for posting this...I will take your adjustments and run a game right now with them...

BTW...In 2 out of the 3 games I've played the CPU kicker has missed a FG...Something that I don't normally see but I was glad that all CPU FG's aren't automatic...

Peace