Is the running game broken?

[fatheifer]

I've only played about 4 or 5 games so far, but my first game was against the Lions on Pro difficulty. I used the Dolphins, and I was getting tackled in the backfield almost every time. Most of the time I had no time to do anything. I've since moved to All-Pro difficulty, and there's still no holes to run through. I've even tried passing the ball to open up the run game and that still doesn't really work. Any tips or suggestions? Is the running game just broken?

[Ænima]

Re: Is the running game broken?

I've tried playing with a mix of teams, I've tried playing with a mix of difficulties...there are just no holes. If you run up the middle, you are not going to break off a big run without breaking multiple tackles.

It's a serious problem.

[Samiboi88]

Re: Is the running game broken?

Running hasn't been to much of problem for unlike madden 09. Its all about waiting for the hole to set up. You just cant jam turbo and run left or right.

[kennyacid]

Re: Is the running game broken?

no its not broken, u just need to pratice

[fatheifer]

Re: Is the running game broken?

Running hasn't been to much of problem for unlike madden 09. Its all about waiting for the hole to set up. You just cant jam turbo and run left or right.

But like I said, half the time I'm tackled right as I get the ball.

[bcruise]

Re: Is the running game broken?

Wait....

You started on Pro, and couldn't run. So you moved up to All-Pro??

Am I missing something here? Shouldn't you move down if you're having trouble running?

[fatheifer]

Re: Is the running game broken?

Wait....

You started on Pro, and couldn't run. So you moved up to All-Pro??

Am I missing something here? Shouldn't you move down if you're having trouble running?

I killed the computer on Pro. It's too easy. That's why I moved up.

[edaddy]

Re: Is the running game broken?

I am having the opposite problem where running is to easy for me..I have custom sliders all in CPU's favor and I am getting 100-150 yrd games with ease...you have to wait for the holes to open and follpw your blockers...be patient then hit turbo after you hit the hole...

[fatheifer]

Re: Is the running game broken?

I am having the opposite problem where running is to easy for me..I have custom sliders all in CPU's favor and I am getting 100-150 yrd games with ease...you have to wait for the holes to open and follpw your blockers...be patient then hit turbo after you hit the hole...

I'm playing on default All-Pro.

[xblake16x]

Re: Is the running game broken?

Thanks for the tip, ****head.

no but you really do need to practice. with ronnie brown you shouldnt be having any problems at all, especially against the lions...

so maybe just ease off the turbo until you get passed your oline at least

[Perfect Zero]

Re: Is the running game broken?

Actually, I think it's much better than it's ever been before.

The key is kinda like 2kFootball was; you have to wait for a hole to open up before you plow through it. A lot of times, the hole you think will be there might be a slight bit to a full fifteen feet from where you thought it would be. Just lay off turbo until you see a place to run through. Once you see that hole; THAT'S where you plow through with turbo.

At first, I couldn't get more than thirty yards a game. Once I realized what my opponent was doing with this, I average 140 yards per game on the ground overall.

[fatheifer]

Re: Is the running game broken?

Actually, I think it's much better than it's ever been before.

The key is kinda like 2kFootball was; you have to wait for a hole to open up before you plow through it. A lot of times, the hole you think will be there might be a slight bit to a full fifteen feet from where you thought it would be. Just lay off turbo until you see a place to run through. Once you see that hole; THAT'S where you plow through with turbo.

At first, I couldn't get more than thirty yards a game. Once I realized what my opponent was doing with this, I average 140 yards per game on the ground overall.

Thank you sir. I will try easing off the turbo.

[fourthreemafia]

Re: Is the running game broken?

I'm playing on default All-Pro.

Change the sliders, dude.

I had problems running on default All Pro.

I am currently at halftime against the Vikings, who have a good run D...

Willie Parker: 15 carries for 76 yards and a TD. I had one pretty long run which makes the stats seem more inflated. I may even have to make it more difficult. Currently, here are my sliders for the run game...

On All Pro Diff...

Player Skill
Broken Tackles: 35
Run Blocking: 65 (may turn it down to 55-60)
Fumbles: 30

CPU Skill
Reaction Time: 55
Block Shedding: 35 (May turn this up)
Tackling: 50

Still trying to find the perfect sliders for the run game, but its coming along. The more you practice, it seems, the easier it gets.

Its not really "broke" (blocking logic kinda is), its just not great on default settings. Sliders do help alot though.

[EvanRG]

Re: Is the running game broken?

I am having the opposite problem where running is to easy for me..I have custom sliders all in CPU's favor and I am getting 100-150 yrd games with ease...you have to wait for the holes to open and follpw your blockers...be patient then hit turbo after you hit the hole...

Try adjusting the speed threshold to a higher number like 60 or 70. It causes your RB's to lose a little ground on the DB's but will still allow you to hit the hole -- just without the long runs.

You can try out my sliders if you'd like
http://www.operationsports.com/forum...s-sliders.html

[edaddy]

Re: Is the running game broken?

Try adjusting the speed threshold to a higher number like 60 or 70. It causes your RB's to lose a little ground on the DB's but will still allow you to hit the hole -- just without the long runs.

You can try out my sliders if you'd like
http://www.operationsports.com/forum...s-sliders.html

I play on slow with a 10 threshold..The 10 threshold seems like it seperates the speed backs from the powerful backs..i havent broken a long run with Jacobs just a bunch of 6-7 yrd chunks at a time whereas with Chris Johnson and Deangalo Williams I am breaking off some big runs due to the speed difference...