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LingeringRegime · 08-20-2009, 11:38 PM

I find it interesting how others play Madden when going up against the CPU. Here are a couple of my house rules...

1. Don't switch on Defense: (Usually a FS, SS, or MLB for me.)
2. Ask Madden Everytime, and before the game randomly choose a number between 1-3 (www.random.org) this will dictate which play I will choose when I ask Madden. Keeps the game fresh to me. And prevents me from exploiting the CPU when I need to get a first down, etc.

What are some of yours?

Instant C1a55ic · 08-21-2009, 12:31 AM

I am only a guy on the front line when playing D, and i let the cpu handle the secondary.

Other than that not much else

Spanky · 08-21-2009, 12:38 AM

1. Don't use speed burst on INT returns to reduce the ridiculous number of user pick-6s.

2. Control myself to avoid throwing too many screens and passes into the flats. This is huge and needs major patchwork.

claystone · 08-21-2009, 12:45 AM

I have been to deep in the game, but one will be for my franchise.

1. No scoutings rookies.

CubsNBroncos · 08-21-2009, 12:50 AM

The only rules I have, is only sign FAs if an injury requires me to or in the offseason. I try to keep my roster as true to lfe as possible.

Instant C1a55ic · 08-21-2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by claystone


	I have been to deep in the game, but one will be for my franchise. 1. No scoutings rookies.

Why dont you scout? I think its great that it works this year, and that you can fond some real gems in the later rounds.

fjackson18 · 08-21-2009, 04:32 AM

Some rules i have...

1. can not trade up in the draft only down. ( i usually eye a player i want before the draft starts, if he is taken i trade down regardless)

2. i only will sign a FA during the season if i am required to fill a spot, and the FA cannot be better than the active guy i have.

3. 1 pick six per game.

The Man 451 · 08-21-2009, 06:15 AM

In Franchise:

1. No changing positions of players on CPU teams to lower their OVR making insanly easy trades, i.e. moving a 90 ovr DT to QB making him 12 Ovr then trading a 7th round pick for him.

2. Same for contracts, although it's very tempting when my 80 ovr LG is asking for $30 million dollars and I know I could just temporarily switch him to WR or something and sign him for next to nothing, lol. Takes all the challenge and fun out of the game.

08-20-2009, 11:38 PM	#1
LingeringRegime Hall Of Fame OVR: 47 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 17,105 Blog Entries: 2	What Are Your House Rules? I find it interesting how others play Madden when going up against the CPU. Here are a couple of my house rules... 1. Don't switch on Defense: (Usually a FS, SS, or MLB for me.) 2. Ask Madden Everytime, and before the game randomly choose a number between 1-3 (www.random.org) this will dictate which play I will choose when I ask Madden. Keeps the game fresh to me. And prevents me from exploiting the CPU when I need to get a first down, etc. What are some of yours?

08-21-2009, 12:31 AM	#2
Instant C1a55ic 2022 Clark Cup Champions! OVR: 20 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 6	Re: What Are Your House Rules? I am only a guy on the front line when playing D, and i let the cpu handle the secondary. Other than that not much else __________________ NFL - Denver Broncos NCAAF - Boise State Broncos Champions Indoor Football - Sioux City Bandits 9-2 MLB - Toronto Blue Jays 56-45 NHL - Colorado Avalanche 2022 STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS United States Hockey League - Sioux City Musketeers 2022 Clark Cup Champions

08-21-2009, 12:38 AM	#3
Spanky MVP OVR: 22 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: I'm with Leather, at Plato's Retreat	Re: What Are Your House Rules? 1. Don't use speed burst on INT returns to reduce the ridiculous number of user pick-6s. 2. Control myself to avoid throwing too many screens and passes into the flats. This is huge and needs major patchwork. __________________ It's on me. I shook his hand too hard. It was a hard ... kind of a slap-shake. "What? You can't challenge a scoring play?''

08-21-2009, 12:45 AM	#4
claystone Banned OVR: 12 Join Date: Jun 2008	Re: What Are Your House Rules? I have been to deep in the game, but one will be for my franchise. 1. No scoutings rookies.

08-21-2009, 12:50 AM	#5
CubsNBroncos Banned OVR: 6 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: What Are Your House Rules? The only rules I have, is only sign FAs if an injury requires me to or in the offseason. I try to keep my roster as true to lfe as possible.

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08-21-2009, 04:32 AM	#7
fjackson18 Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Jose	Re: What Are Your House Rules? Some rules i have... 1. can not trade up in the draft only down. ( i usually eye a player i want before the draft starts, if he is taken i trade down regardless) 2. i only will sign a FA during the season if i am required to fill a spot, and the FA cannot be better than the active guy i have. 3. 1 pick six per game.

08-21-2009, 06:15 AM	#8
The Man 451 Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: What Are Your House Rules? In Franchise: 1. No changing positions of players on CPU teams to lower their OVR making insanly easy trades, i.e. moving a 90 ovr DT to QB making him 12 Ovr then trading a 7th round pick for him. 2. Same for contracts, although it's very tempting when my 80 ovr LG is asking for $30 million dollars and I know I could just temporarily switch him to WR or something and sign him for next to nothing, lol. Takes all the challenge and fun out of the game.

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