Info on HC09

[jb1903]

I'm interested in finding out more about HC09. Any input/replies would be greatly appreciated.

1) Do you play it on PC or PS3 - which one can easiest be modded/updated?

2) Does the game play in actual coach mode? No controlling the kicker/punter, defensive player, etc?

3) Can you provide more detail on how the game plays? I understand the graphics are old, but do all parts of the game play relatively realistic? Are there actual kick returns, punt returns; does the quarterback throw deep and scramble; do screen passes work; does the run game work; is there a realistic amount of sacks; Are there a good amount and variety of penalties called? I understand all games have their limitations, but these are parts of the game from a true sim standpoint that have always bugged me in madden, and I was wondering how this played out in HC09.

4) Does the cpu ai play relatively realistic? For example, will the go to more run game if they're ahead?

5) How are the stats for both played games and simmed games?

6) Can you get updated rosters, coaches and schedules?

7) What is out-dated in the game? For example, are there two point conversions? Where do they kick from? I assume it's a 16 game schedule? etc, etc

8) How does the off the field stuff work like drafting, trading, signing Free Agents, etc?

9) What bugs you the most about the game?

10) How do you update it/get the mods? Is there a post or site that explains how this all works and where to go to get mods, etc?

Sorry for all the questions, but again any info anyone could provide would be very helpful. I searched the HC forum, but couldn't find any of this kind of detail on the game itself.

Thanks again.

[Tampafan11]

Re: Info on HC09

I'm interested in finding out more about HC09. Any input/replies would be greatly appreciated.

1) Do you play it on PC or PS3 - which one can easiest be modded/updated?
PS3. I have created a 2021 roster update:
https://forums.operationsports.com/f...er-update.html

2) Does the game play in actual coach mode? No controlling the kicker/punter, defensive player, etc?
Yes. You just call and watch the plays. You cannot control the players.

3) Can you provide more detail on how the game plays? I understand the graphics are old, but do all parts of the game play relatively realistic? Are there actual kick returns, punt returnsyes; does the quarterback throw deep and scrambleyes; do screen passes workyes. Can take some adjusting to make them work as desired though.; does the run game workyes. Can take some adjusting to make them work as desired though.; is there a realistic amount of sacks; Are there a good amount and variety of penalties called? Yes, it depends on how your sliders for penalties are set up. You can have a good amount of penalties or no penalties depending on setup I understand all games have their limitations, but these are parts of the game from a true sim standpoint that have always bugged me in madden, and I was wondering how this played out in HC09.

4) Does the cpu ai play relatively realistic? For example, will the go to more run game if they're ahead?
Yes, the AI playcalling is fairly realistic.

5) How are the stats for both played games and simmed games?
Fairly realistic. If your team is good enough and their mastery of the playbook is high enough, your stats may be higher if you play the games and don't sim or supersim the games.

6) Can you get updated rosters, coaches and schedules?
Yes, I have created a 2021 roster update. It has updated rosters and coaches.:
https://forums.operationsports.com/f...er-update.html

7) What is out-dated in the game? For example, are there two point conversions? Where do they kick from? I assume it's a 16 game schedule? etc, etc
Yes, there are two point conversions and a 16 game schedule as both of these had been adopted prior to 2008. Extra points are still from the 2-yard line as the current extra point distance was not adopted until 2015.

8) How does the off the field stuff work like drafting, trading, signing Free Agents, etc?
This appears to be a fairly decent video showing offseason stuff. This isn't my video, but it seems to address your main questions through video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0i5YjLZ-4NM

9) What bugs you the most about the game?
Nothing. I love everything about the game.

10) How do you update it/get the mods? Is there a post or site that explains how this all works and where to go to get mods, etc?
Yes, I have created a 2021 roster update:
https://forums.operationsports.com/f...er-update.html

Sorry for all the questions, but again any info anyone could provide would be very helpful. I searched the HC forum, but couldn't find any of this kind of detail on the game itself.

Thanks again.

See above in bold.

[jb1903]

Re: Info on HC09

Thanks Tampafan. Good stuff! BTW, what sliders do you use?

I’d be interested in any other feedback, particularly in differences between PS3 vs PC.

[TheButter]

Re: Info on HC09

Thanks Tampafan. Good stuff! BTW, what sliders do you use?

I’d be interested in any other feedback, particularly in differences between PS3 vs PC.

A lot of people play on PC through RPCS3, There's a full 21 mod in progress for it as well as TampaFan's mod. (its listed in the discord post in the HC forums)The only issue is the field has some lines on it due to RPCS3.

The "goody" sliders are what i've seen played with the most.

There's no RPO's because they werent popular back then, but there's college type playbooks with triple options and things of that nature.

The offseason is arguably the best part about the game. it's a 1-4 hour task to get through it. (in a good way)

Here's a link with all the features 09 has (scroll to the 09 section, not 06.)

https://www.reddit.com/r/NFLHeadCoac...h_09_the_pros/

[drjackyl91510]

Re: Info on HC09

Please help, im starting a dolphins season 1, but 80% of my teams os plagued with injuries to the point where even 4 of my drafts are even injured as well ? is there any way to adjust the injuries.

[Juug23]

Re: Info on HC09

Is there any updated rosters for ps3 22 season?