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Bondsfan · 08-17-2003, 08:40 PM

I can't seem to figure out the point of the accelerated clock. Whats the advantage to using that feature rather than just shortening the gameclock? Why play 12 min with acc clock instead of 7 min with a regular clock? Is there a difference? Just wondering why there even is such a feature.

Nivek · 08-17-2003, 08:52 PM

I find that with the accelerated clock the CPU runs the ball more. It's like computer knows it has enough time to acutaully have a realistic drive. I also find that you get more realistic stats. My 0LB (Taeko Spikes) is averaging about 8-10 takcles a game...just like he would in real life.

bgeno · 08-17-2003, 08:57 PM

Plus, u have to deal with the play clock more realistically. Rather than breaking the huddle with 30 seconds on the play clock, you have 20. That's 10 less seconds to audible, survey, whatever u do at the line... that's more realistic than being able to audible 8 times at the line before one play. That's why I like it.

Bondsfan · 08-17-2003, 08:57 PM

Is there any good correlation between btw quarter lengths with acc clock vs non-acc clock? Does it take the same amount of time to play a game with say 6 min quarters as it does to play 12 min with acc clock?

CMH · 08-17-2003, 09:59 PM

The game takes about the same amount of time, maybe slightly longer.

Basically with Play Clock Accelerated, you are playin a more complete game of football. Stats are much more realistic b/c you are playing 10-12-15 minute quarters. I play 12 minute quarters.

The accelerated clock helps the game run faster so you aren't playin for two hours. I find that my games last about an hour and a couple of minutes at 12 minute quarters. That's fine by me since I only play like one game a day.

I also get realistic stats. For the first time ever I actually have a quarterback that can compete in Pass attempts/completed. You don't need 30 yard passes to reach 200 yards passin anymore.

Last game I played...

Pennington: 22-28, 198 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
Martin: 35 Attempts, 98 yards

Never before did I ever have a quarterback attempt 30 passes and have a running back attempt 30 rushes.

Falls in line perfectly with the 60 play average in the NFL.

In addition, defensive stats are much more realistic. I've seen Zach Thomas finish with 7 tackles against me. Another linebacker finished with 11 tackles one game against me. And i've had players on my team finish with 7 tackles as well.

Mongoose · 08-17-2003, 10:10 PM

if you're going purely on amount of plays, no, probably doesn't matter. But lets assume..

Its almost the end of the 3rd quarter, you're up by 10. CPU has the ball, runs a play, goes to 4th quarter. Now you have 2 scenerios...

1. 6 minute quarters...CPU comes out, realizes its down by 10 with only 6 minutes go and throws the ball every down.

2. 12 minute accellerated quarters...CPU comes out, realizes it has plenty of time and will also run the ball.

I'd guess thats the major advantage. I'm also curious if it has any effects on fatigue since when I'm playing on 7/8 minute quarters I pick my play fast, hurry up to the line, etc. With the accelerated clock, the players should get more rest in between plays.

thefuture · 08-18-2003, 12:49 AM

i never use accelerated clock because you cant manage the clock. lets say theres 8 seconds left and u just need a short pass completion in order to get into field goal range and win the game. that short play should take about 5 seconds. if theres 8 seconds on accelerated clock, u really have only 4 seconds, and u can only hope for a pass play to win the game. accelerated clock is only good for soccer games because the clock never stops.

BigTigLSU · 08-18-2003, 01:01 AM

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i never use accelerated clock because you cant manage the clock. lets say theres 8 seconds left and u just need a short pass completion in order to get into field goal range and win the game. that short play should take about 5 seconds. if theres 8 seconds on accelerated clock, u really have only 4 seconds, and u can only hope for a pass play to win the game. accelerated clock is only good for soccer games because the clock never stops.

Naw thats not how it works it only accelerates after you pick your play and from what I remember once the game is inside a certain amount of time the clocks runs normal. Meaning real time is real time. So clock management is still a factor.

08-17-2003, 08:40 PM	#1
Bondsfan MVP OVR: 8 Join Date: Jan 2003	Question about Accelerated Clock I can't seem to figure out the point of the accelerated clock. Whats the advantage to using that feature rather than just shortening the gameclock? Why play 12 min with acc clock instead of 7 min with a regular clock? Is there a difference? Just wondering why there even is such a feature.

08-17-2003, 08:52 PM	#2
Nivek Hll f Fm OVR: 28 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,006	Re: Question about Accelerated Clock I find that with the accelerated clock the CPU runs the ball more. It's like computer knows it has enough time to acutaully have a realistic drive. I also find that you get more realistic stats. My 0LB (Taeko Spikes) is averaging about 8-10 takcles a game...just like he would in real life.

08-17-2003, 08:57 PM	#3
bgeno MVP OVR: 18 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: G-Vegas	Re: Question about Accelerated Clock Plus, u have to deal with the play clock more realistically. Rather than breaking the huddle with 30 seconds on the play clock, you have 20. That's 10 less seconds to audible, survey, whatever u do at the line... that's more realistic than being able to audible 8 times at the line before one play. That's why I like it.

08-17-2003, 08:57 PM	#4
Bondsfan MVP OVR: 8 Join Date: Jan 2003	Re: Question about Accelerated Clock Is there any good correlation between btw quarter lengths with acc clock vs non-acc clock? Does it take the same amount of time to play a game with say 6 min quarters as it does to play 12 min with acc clock?

08-17-2003, 09:59 PM	#5
CMH Making you famous OVR: 46 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ormond Beach, FL Posts: 26,235 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Question about Accelerated Clock The game takes about the same amount of time, maybe slightly longer. Basically with Play Clock Accelerated, you are playin a more complete game of football. Stats are much more realistic b/c you are playing 10-12-15 minute quarters. I play 12 minute quarters. The accelerated clock helps the game run faster so you aren't playin for two hours. I find that my games last about an hour and a couple of minutes at 12 minute quarters. That's fine by me since I only play like one game a day. I also get realistic stats. For the first time ever I actually have a quarterback that can compete in Pass attempts/completed. You don't need 30 yard passes to reach 200 yards passin anymore. Last game I played... Pennington: 22-28, 198 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT Martin: 35 Attempts, 98 yards Never before did I ever have a quarterback attempt 30 passes and have a running back attempt 30 rushes. Falls in line perfectly with the 60 play average in the NFL. In addition, defensive stats are much more realistic. I've seen Zach Thomas finish with 7 tackles against me. Another linebacker finished with 11 tackles one game against me. And i've had players on my team finish with 7 tackles as well.

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08-17-2003, 10:10 PM	#6
Mongoose Rookie OVR: 2 Join Date: May 2003	Re: Question about Accelerated Clock if you're going purely on amount of plays, no, probably doesn't matter. But lets assume.. Its almost the end of the 3rd quarter, you're up by 10. CPU has the ball, runs a play, goes to 4th quarter. Now you have 2 scenerios... 1. 6 minute quarters...CPU comes out, realizes its down by 10 with only 6 minutes go and throws the ball every down. 2. 12 minute accellerated quarters...CPU comes out, realizes it has plenty of time and will also run the ball. I'd guess thats the major advantage. I'm also curious if it has any effects on fatigue since when I'm playing on 7/8 minute quarters I pick my play fast, hurry up to the line, etc. With the accelerated clock, the players should get more rest in between plays.

08-18-2003, 12:49 AM	#7
thefuture Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Jul 2003	Re: Question about Accelerated Clock i never use accelerated clock because you cant manage the clock. lets say theres 8 seconds left and u just need a short pass completion in order to get into field goal range and win the game. that short play should take about 5 seconds. if theres 8 seconds on accelerated clock, u really have only 4 seconds, and u can only hope for a pass play to win the game. accelerated clock is only good for soccer games because the clock never stops.

08-18-2003, 01:01 AM	#8
BigTigLSU Hp Hp 4 Hrsmn OVR: 34* Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Death Valley aka Baton Rouge Posts: 6,506 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Question about Accelerated Clock Quote: i never use accelerated clock because you cant manage the clock. lets say theres 8 seconds left and u just need a short pass completion in order to get into field goal range and win the game. that short play should take about 5 seconds. if theres 8 seconds on accelerated clock, u really have only 4 seconds, and u can only hope for a pass play to win the game. accelerated clock is only good for soccer games because the clock never stops. Naw thats not how it works it only accelerates after you pick your play and from what I remember once the game is inside a certain amount of time the clocks runs normal. Meaning real time is real time. So clock management is still a factor.

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