Has there been a game update/patch recently? It's really strange to me that the CPU skill seems to have sky-rocketed as of late. Here's the slider set I've been using now with your suggested changes:
accuracy 9-85
pass block 5-45
catching 50-80
brk tackles 40-55
run block 0-55
fumbles 35-35
pass d reax 50-15
INTs 25-40
pass rush 0-75
rush d reax 35-85
block shedding 0-70
tackling 35-50
I've mixed the CPU sliders to fit my skill and to make it tough enough to where I really need to focus when playing or I'll be getting crushed. Like I said, I played the 2nd half of the last season with these and they were awesome. Now I'm 1-6, ranked 2nd to last in total O, 26th in D and waaayyy dead last in turnover margain (still can't get many INTs or fumbles....2 each so far).
As for my tendancies, I run a 3-4 and play probably 65-75% man-to-man. I usually am bringing 4-5 guys on early downs against 2 or fewer WR sets. When the CPU goes to 3/4 WR, I'll go into either nickel or sub package and occasionally play a Cover 2 variant or zone blitz to try and get some pressure on the QB, because sometimes he has FOREVER against a 3 or 4 man rush. I'll keep plugging away but the start of this year has been a nightmare...I fear I might get fired!
You have 5 points you can add to the USER rush defense. You only have 70 points... You should add it to the tackling. That should help your defense out some. I see you already have the USER pass defense on 50-25-0. I'm surprised you are having that much trouble stoping the pass. You might have to lower the CPUs pass to the red set.
Is there a reason why you have the game speed next to each timed quarter on the front page? I play very fast speed so should I use 13 min a 11 sec run-off?
Is there a reason why you have the game speed next to each timed quarter on the front page? I play very fast speed so should I use 13 min a 11 sec run-off?
Yeah those are the minutes you should be playing with depending on the game speed you are using to get the right amount of total plays per game. How much time have you been playing with?
Hey Jarrod been playing with your sliders, black set for user passing everything else is the 2nd hardest set. I notice that in some games the AI, particularly the quick passing teams always have 80%+ completion percentages and 2-5 touchdowns on me no matter what I run, like the game determines they're going to pass all over me in that match. This is with Revis, Cro, and a really good rookie CB. I don't think they should be so successful? Rams, Eagles are the main culprits. TE Routes kill me too.
I was originally playing on very fast with 15 min quarters and 15 run-off. I was putting up crazy offensive numbers. I just played 13 min quarters with 10 run-off. I lost but realistic numbers. Thanks Jarodd for all you have done with these sliders. I always wanted to play with fast speed but others peoples sliders were slow or very slow and it was horrible. Thanks Jarodd
Hey Jarrod been playing with your sliders, black set for user passing everything else is the 2nd hardest set. I notice that in some games the AI, particularly the quick passing teams always have 80%+ completion percentages and 2-5 touchdowns on me no matter what I run, like the game determines they're going to pass all over me in that match. This is with Revis, Cro, and a really good rookie CB. I don't think they should be so successful? Rams, Eagles are the main culprits. TE Routes kill me too.
Yeah I been getting complaints about the CPUs aerial assault. I'll probably change the USER passing to-
Pass reaction-55
INTs-20
Pass rush-0
I just wanna make sure the CPUs passing is still a threat.. The last time I had it at this I had the CPUs pass blocking lower. When I raised the CPUs pass blocking that's when there passing took off but I already had changed the USER pass defense to 60-15-0. So you can change it to those settings right now if you want..
Giants bounced back to improve to 6-2 with a win over the 3-4 Bills. We got up big in the first half by controlling the tempo with the running game, moving the chains despite not huge numbers(14 play drive in first quarter that settled for a FG), two big plays in the 2nd got us TDS, on a 4th and 4 from their 44 I decided to go for it, they bring a full out blitz I hit Bradshaw over the middle for a first down, he has a ton of open field, gets a black from Nicks and gets the TD. Then on defense Brown destroys Jackson in the backfield, forces the fumble and Tuck picks it up and returns it for a TD(2 games in a row with a TD for Tuck!) then Eli with his typical before the half greatness got us a big lead. We didn't play well and could have blown if not for all the redzone FGS. the late ick 6 was me trying to get a first down and seal the game and trying to force a pass.... Next up is a matchup on the road vs the 7-1 Lions.
New York Giants at Buffalo Bills
Jan 1,
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
SCORE
New York Giants ()
3
21
7
0
31
Buffalo Bills ()
0
3
10
10
23
Team Stats Comparison
NYG
BUF
Total Offense
332
360
Rushing Yards
93
150
Passing Yards
239
219
First Downs
10
21
Punt Return Yards
9
24
Kick Return Yards
87
168
Total Yards
428
552
Turnovers
1
1
3rd Down Converstion
5-12(41%)
5-11(45%)
4th Down Conversion
2-2
1-2
2-Point Conversion
0-0
0-0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals
0/1
1/3
Penalties
2-10
1-10
Posession Time
21:32
34:28
Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING
NYG
BUF
3:44
(NYG) Blair Walsh 30 yard FG
3
0
SECOND QUARTER SCORING
NYG
BUF
7:45
(NYG) Ahmad Bradshae 44 yard catch(Walsh kick)
10
3
13:19
(BUF) Neil Rackers 44 yard FG
3
3
5:58
(NYG) Justin Tuck returned fumble 57 yard(Walsh kick)
17
3
0:24
(NYG) Hakeem Nicks 21 yard pass from Eli(Walsh kick)
24
3
THIRD QUARTER SCORING
NYG
BUF
9:45
(BUF) Mark Clayton 1 yard pass from Fitzpatrick(Rackers kick)
24
10
3:35
(BUF) Neil Rackers 20 yard FG
24
13
1:45
(NYG) Victor Cruz 67 yard pass from Eli(Walsh kick)
31
13
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING
NYG
BUF
9:37
(BUF) Neil Rackers 19 yard FG
31
16
1:53
(BUF) S. Gilmore returned INT 10 yards(Rackers kick)