thumstyx NCAA 13 Sliders

[thumstyx]

Great questions.

The coaching sliders are from the most recent BuffEye's Roster
Where aggressiveness for OFF and DEF has been adjusted (Along with playbooks etc.)

In my OD I did notice the middle of the field open more on Heisman
I think this is primarily the CPU DEF AI calling so much Zone Coverage along with blitzing

That being said... In my OD I think I have an older version of that roster that does NOT have the coaching sliders adjusted - I will have to check as my OD is on hold until I can get my base Heisman set

My first test game with the most recent rosters (and adjustments to coaching sliders) I did NOT notice the middle of the field open as much or as much zone coverage. The numbers I put up in the Utah State / Toledo game were hard earned passing yards. I was VERY aggressive with Keeton and threw into very tight coverage most of the day.

Very pleased with this and I believe a major contributor was indeed the coaching slider adjustments of the latest BuffEye roster. If you do not have it yet - You have to get it.

Regarding the varsity sliders...

I used fist of rages and they did play pretty well except for the CPU offense again... a show stopper for me because I love to play USER defense

The offense was challenging but I won EVERY game my first season with the Gophers (yeah right...) It got old quick

I should be able to get my SDSU - BYU game in this evening and I will also be watching for coverage / man / zone and "across the middle" passes to slot and TE

[JHedges2]

Bout to hit this one for you:

Playing as the Huskies

[JHedges2]

Washington Huskies at Boise State Broncos
Jan 1,	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Washington Huskies ()	14	6	0	3	23
#19 Boise State Broncos ()	0	3	7	0	10

Team Stats Comparison
	WASH	BSU
Total Offense	432	263
Rushing Yards	38-197	17-93
Passing Yards	235	170
First Downs	21	15
Punt Return Yards
Kick Return Yards
Total Yards
Turnovers	2	4
3rd Down Converstion	5/12	2/8
4th Down Conversion	1/1	1/2
2-Point Conversion
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	0/3	1/1
Penalties	2-20	4-25
Posession Time	23:58	13:55

Washington Huskies PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Keith Price 20/28 235 1 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Keith Price 15 84 5.6 0 Bishop Sankey 13 80 6.1 1 Kendyl Taylor 9 29 3.2 0

Boise State Broncos PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Joe Southwick 19/32 170 1 4 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD DJ Harper 10 35 3.5 0 Joe Southwick 5 10 2.0 0 Jay Ajayi 1 43 43.0 0

Game played surprisingly well for 'stock' settings. Funny we spend all this time on settings, when 'default' played pretty daggum well. I dominated the game, scoring two TD very quickly, getting up 14-0. I got into the RZ 3 times, and was unable to get in the end zone, kicking 3 FG.

Their QB went through a couple of 'hot' periods, which is fine. He did throw 4 picks though, all were pretty good plays by DB's.

[thumstyx]

Awesome work jman

I can't thank you enough for digging in and helping out

We have a lot of bowl games to get through and it sure helps having other input, experience and insight

Feel free to play any game that had already been played if I have not already posted a pregame

It looks like we take a few things away from this game

The CPU Rushing needs assistance (I sound like a parrot I know...)
USER passing might need to come down
Another game with poor 3rd down stats for CPU

I can't help but wonder if Southwick did not throw 4 picks if Boise would have gave you more of a challenge

We might need to address the USER INTs for next adjust

I will be playing my next game soon and will have the stats and analysis posted

Can't thank you enough again - Feel free to pick another bowl game and post the stats with a brief analysis

[JHedges2]

I plan on playing the Baylor/UCLA game too.

[thumstyx]

Game 4 Preview

Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl

7:30 PM ET, December 21, 2012
Tropicana Field, SAINT PETERSBURG, FL



Ball State Cardinals vs: UCF Knights
(9-4, 6-2 MAC) (10-4, 7-1 C-USA)

Actual Result:

UCF 38, Ball St 17

Top Performers:

Passing: B. Bortles (UCF) - 272 YDS, 3 TD
Rushing: B. Bortles (UCF) - 9 CAR, 80 YDS, 1 TD
Receiving: W. Snead (BALL) - 7 REC, 78 YDS, 2 TD

Sliders and Settings:

Version 1.4
(version changes in bold)

Skill Level: Heisman
Speed Threshold: 45
Quarter: 9 Minutes
Speed: Slow
Home Field Advantage: Off
Strategy Settings: no changes except Clock Management

USER

QB Accuracy: 45
Pass Blocking: 50
WR Catching: 50
RB Ability: 50
Run Blocking: 50
Pass Coverage: 50
Pass Rush: 50
Interceptions: 50
Rush Defense: 50
Tackling: 50
FG Power: 50
FG Accuracy: 40
Punt Power: 45
Punt Accuracy: 45
Kickoff Power: 45

CPU

QB Accuracy: 45
Pass Blocking: 50
WR Catching: 50
RB Ability: 50
Run Blocking: 55
Pass Coverage: 50
Pass Rush: 50
Interceptions: 50
Rush Defense: 50
Tackling: 50
FG Power: 50
FG Accuracy: 50
Punt Power: 45
Punt Accuracy: 50
Kickoff Power: 45

Slider Changes / Expectations:

-5 to both CPU and USER QB
More analysis of BASE settings with another game

Also moving speed threshold down to 45

-5 helps allow RBs and QBs outrun slower lineman and linebackers
I was starting to see the run game suffer on Heisman as the CPU defenders were closing too quick

These were circumstances where I would compare speed ratings of players to justify this change

1st Half Analysis:

Ball State 17, UCF (USER) 14

This game is playing great
The speed threshold setting on 45 is something I have used previously and I still think this is a great setting for realistic separation on Heisman

I have not played my best game

I missed a FG in the 1st quarter
I like the decrease in FG accuracy for user

I made a few plays to get back in the game late in the second before the CPU marched down with less than 2 minutes for the go ahead TD

Stat lines are great
Subtle QB Accuracy adjustments appear to be helping

I am starting to think that the cliche "less is more" might apply to Hesiman

I might be ready to sign off on a base set that allows the game to play very close to Heisman with some very subtle tweaks in the next few games

I am poised to play a smart 2nd half utilize the ground game and beat Ball State

Post Game Statistics and Analysis:

Ball State Cardinals at UCF Knights
Dec 21, 2012	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Ball State Cardinals (9-4, 6-2 MAC)	3	14	7	6	30
UCF Knights (10-4, 7-1 C-USA)	0	14`	7	6	27

Team Stats Comparison
	BALL	UCF
Total Offense	427	396
Rushing Yards	45	231
Passing Yards	382	165
First Downs	22	23
Punt Return Yards	11	44
Kick Return Yards	16	107
Total Yards	454	547
Turnovers	3	2
3rd Down Converstion	3-11	7-18
4th Down Conversion	0-0	1-1
2-Point Conversion	0	0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals	3-2-1	6-3-2
Penalties	1-10	0-0
Posession Time	13:34	22:26

Ball State Cardinals PASSING C/A YDS TD INT K. Wenning 28/45 382 2 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD J. Edwards 22 46 2.0 1 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD J Smith 7 97 13.8 2

UCF Knights PASSING C/A YDS TD INT B. Bortles 15/32 165 2 2 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD L. Murray 34 168 4.9 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD J. Worton 4 50 12.5 1

This was a great playing game

UCF caused a fumble after kicking off to Ball State in the second half that put us up 21-17
I was feeling good about my chances at that point

A very high amount of dropped passes (8) for user this game and some were very costly in such a close game

That being said some GREAT pass breakups by the secondary

The combination of the QB and USER QB Accuracy produced some very realistic passes and the stats show that these along with the dropped passes and pass break ups were costly

The CPU accuracy at times felt too pin point and I would consider dropping the CPU QB Accuracy again

I am also considering dropping the CPU WR Catching just to analyze

Only 1 sack for the USER defense this game and this contributed to the success of the CPU passing
1 sack for the CPU but unfortunately this lack of pressure did not transform to success in the passing game

Pancake stats over the last 2 games have been very even

This was a very competitive fun game that could have easily gone either way and was decided by a few key plays including a missed USER FG and some costly dropped passes that would have resulted in TDs

We are on to something with the "Less is More" mantra

3 great games with very subtle changes to sliders

[EAGLESFAN10]

OK so I wanna join you 2 on this so what bowl games have tested these with so I won't use them

[EAGLESFAN10]

OK I'm about to play the Russell Athletic Bowl VT vs Rutgers

Will Update when Done