15 Minute quarters/15 sec accelerated clock = SIMULATION HEAVEN

[bigD_916]

Man ive been testing out different quarter lengths and was wondering what length is good for getting realistic stats and scores. Ive played 15 minute and 12 minute quarters with a 15 second accelerated clock and ive gotten really inflated scores and stats. Like Kurt Warner through for over 450 yards consistently and scores surpassed 30 to 35 points easy. Is this because im not simming it and actually playing the game?? Thoughts and suggestions would be great..

[COMMISSIONERHBK9]

Quote: Originally Posted by bigD_916

Man ive been testing out different quarter lengths and was wondering what length is good for getting realistic stats and scores. Ive played 15 minute and 12 minute quarters with a 15 second accelerated clock and ive gotten really inflated scores and stats. Like Kurt Warner through for over 450 yards consistently and scores surpassed 30 to 35 points easy. Is this because im not simming it and actually playing the game?? Thoughts and suggestions would be great..

u might be getting inflated stats due to the diffcuilty? what diffculity do you play on?

[Joho16]

I have also been using the 15 minute / 15 sec runoff with the acc clock. It is a great feature that has been added.

Dallas 42
San Diego 35

Was not happy with the final score so I may drop the quarter length down to say 12 minutes and see what happens.

I would suggest playing a few "Play Now" games to see what quarter length works best. That is the beauty of it. Everyone has different opinions on what works best for them so certainly give it a try.

[NDIrish98]

8-9 min no acc clock is good for me.

[Maynard]

Quote: Originally Posted by bgdave39

I am getting right at 123-130 plays per game for both teams combined. Almost EXACTLY at the NFL average of 126 for 08'. Games take around 80-85 mins of real time to complete. For all you realist out there, you are going to freaking love it. Queue haters who play 5 min quarters. **This thread wasn't for you anyway**

agreed. This setup gave me a great game. 7-3 at the half and a very great, realistic game......problem was that it takes to long. it took me 40 mins to play 1 half.

[SonicZulu25]

I find it funny that many people view this acc clock as a new thing. I remember using it on 2003 for the PC and then 04 and 05 for the xbox.

Can't remember what the run off was but the consensus was about 12 min qtrs seemed to give the 60-62 offensive snaps per game to give you the most realistic in-game stats.

Madden 09 was the first madden that I had gotten for the 360 and when it didnt have the acc clock, i pretty much quit on the game. Glad to hear that 2010 has even more options for the acc clock with the different run off times.

But is it true that there are no in-game saves.....if so....why was that also removed???/

[centauris]

Played 12 minute quarters with 15 second accelerated clock and only got 40 plays COMBINEd...


wtf?

and put up 40 points.

help?

[Steelerlad777]

Sounds great! What is the final score looking like? Cause if it's good, then you damn well better believe I'm playing 15 min quarters!