Progression makes dynasty mode unplayable

[jbirk]

I have been playing a dynasty with Tulsa, using the updated rosters from EA's locker.


As in years past, the preseason poll shows each team's Overall, Offense, Defense, and Special Team grade. Here is where another problem with progression lies.

At the start of my 3rd season in dynasty mode, there are 18 teams with an A+ overall rating. Michigan is an A+ and is ranked 33rd in the nation. FSU is an A+ and is ranked 53rd!!!!!!


My second recruiting class consisted of only 1 and 2 star recruits. None of my 2 star recruits have come in at less than a 68. I've had an OLB enter as a true freshman at 77 and an OT enter as an 82.

Florida is the best team in the 3rd season, with 29 players rated at 90 or above.

Since I had no named players when I started the dynasty, I can say that only 1 of those 29 has been recruited since I started the dynasty.

The Gators have 19 players rated 80 or higher that have entered via the first two recruiting classes in my dynasty (they are all FR or RS FR)

That's much higher than in years past.

[Fntsyfbgod]

From what I hear the guys who sim 6 years see the numbers of 99 rated players in the low 20s. That seems right to me I am OK with a player or two rated 99 at each position. Last year there werent enough great players down the line in dynasty mode. There should be an average of about 1 99 player per postition which sounds like its close. I cant wait.

[mmorg]

I really thought they were going to stretch the ratings out this year. Man, it is even worse than last year.

[fistofrage]

Quote: Originally Posted by Solidice

on 360, when moving a HB to FB, the only thing that I noticed changes are awareness rating and overall. seems to be the same with other positions too. didn't try all though. while controlling 1* Arkansas State(TTU went 2-10 in the simmed season and I got fired) the biggest training increase was a +6, smallest was +1(overall rating). couple players had +2 to speed some +1, but a majority of the players gained no speed. I simmed 5 season(enough to get all the default guys graduated) 29 players with 99 overall. most were either OL and DT/DE I'll list the top 10 in each position(ovr rating, class) all players were from BCS schools except the ones specified. QBs 98 Sr 96 Sr(RS) 94 Jr(RS) 92 Sr(RS) 92 Sr(RS) 92 Sr(RS) 92 Jr(RS) 92 Sr(RS) 91 Sr(RS) 91 So(RS) *7 others at or above 90* HBs 97 Sr(RS) 96 Sr(RS) 95 Jr(RS) 95 Sr(RS) 95 Jr(RS) 95 Sr(RS) 94 Sr 94 Sr 93 Sr(RS) 92 Sr(RS) *12 others at or above 90* FBs 94 Sr 94 Jr 92 Sr 88 So 88 Sr(RS) 88 Jr(RS) 86 Jr 86 Sr 85 Fr 85 Jr *18 others at or above 80* WRs 98 Sr(RS) 96 Sr(RS) 95 Sr(RS) 95 Jr(RS) 94 Sr(RS) - Houston 94 Sr(RS) 94 Sr(RS) 94 Sr(RS) 93 Sr(RS) 93 Sr(RS) *20 other at or above 90* TEs 95 Sr(RS) 93 Sr(RS) 92 Sr 91 Sr 91 Sr(RS) 91 Sr 91 Sr 90 Jr 90 Sr(RS) 90 Sr(RS) 90 Sr(RS) *no more over 90* LT 99 Sr(RS) 99 Sr(RS) 98 Jr(RS) 98 Sr(RS) 98 Sr(RS) 97 Sr(RS) 97 Sr(RS) 97 Sr(RS) 97 Sr 96 Sr(RS) *16 others at or above 90* LG 99 Sr(RS) 99 Sr(RS) 99 Sr(RS) 97 Sr 96 Sr(RS) 96 Sr(RS) 95 Sr(RS) - Boise State 95 Sr(RS) 94 Sr(RS) 94 Sr(RS) *17 others at or above 90* C 99 Sr(RS) 99 Jr(RS) 99 Sr(RS) 99 JR(RS) 99 Sr(RS) 99 Sr(RS) 99 Jr(RS) 99 Sr(RS) 98 Sr(RS) 98 Sr(RS) *32 others at or above 90* - wow a ton of good Cs RG 99 Jr(RS) 98 Sr(RS) 96 Sr(RS) - ECU 96 Jr(RS) 95 Sr(RS) 94 Sr 94 Sr(RS) 94 Sr 93 Sr 93 Sr - TCU *13 others at or above 90* RT 99 Sr(RS) - Utah 98 Sr(RS) 97 Sr(RS) 97 Jr(RS) 96 Sr 96 Sr(RS) 95 Sr(RS) 95 Sr(RS) 95 Sr - TCU 95 Sr(RS) *16 others at or above 90* LE 99 Jr(RS) 99 Sr(RS) 99 Sr(RS) 98 Sr(RS) 96 Sr(RS) 94 Sr(RS) 94 Jr 93 Jr(RS) 93 So(RS) 92 Sr(RS) *11 others at or above 90* RE 99 Sr(RS) 99 Sr(RS) 99 Sr(RS) 98 Sr(RS) 97 Sr(RS) 96 Sr 93 Sr 92 Sr(RS) 92 Sr(RS) 92 Jr(RS) *9 others at or above 90* DT 99 Sr(RS) 99 Sr(RS) 98 Sr(RS) 98 Sr(RS) 98 Sr 97 Jr 96 Sr 96 Sr(RS) 96 Sr(RS) 96 Jr(RS) *38 others at or above 90* LOLB 99 Sr(RS) 98 Sr(RS) 97 Sr(RS) 97 Sr(RS) 96 Sr(RS) 96 Sr(RS) 96 Sr(RS) 95 Sr(RS) 94 Sr(RS) - Boise State 94 Sr(RS) *22 others at or above 90* MLB 99 Sr(RS) 99 Sr 98 Sr(RS) 98 Sr(RS) 98 Sr(RS) 98 Sr(RS) 97 Sr(RS) 96 Jr(RS) 96 Sr(RS) 96 Sr(RS) *48 others at or above 90* ROLB 99 Jr(RS) 99 Sr(RS) 98 Sr 98 Sr(RS) 97 Jr(RS) 97 Sr(RS) 96 Sr(RS) 96 Sr(RS) 96 Sr(RS) 94 Sr(RS) - UTEP *18 others at or above 90* CB 99 Sr(RS) 97 Sr(RS) 97 Sr(RS) 97 Sr(RS) 97 Sr(RS) 96 Jr(RS) 96 Jr(RS) 96 Sr(RS) 96 Sr(RS) 95 Sr(RS) *70 others at or above 90* FS 97 Jr(RS) 94 Sr(RS) - Memphis 93 Jr 93 Sr(RS) 92 Sr(RS) - Memphis 92 Sr 92 Sr(RS) 92 Sr(RS) 91 Jr(RS) 91 Sr(RS) *11 others at or above 90* SS 95 Sr 95 Sr(RS) 95 Sr(RS) 94 Sr(RS) 94 Jr(RS) 93 Jr(RS) 93 Sr(RS) 92 Sr(RS) 92 Jr(RS) 92 Jr(RS) *15 others at or above 90* K 90 Jr 90 Sr 89 Sr 89 Sr 87 Sr - Marshall 87 Jr - Tulsa 86 Sr 86 Sr - Nevada 86 Jr 86 Jr *51 others at or above 80* P 88 Sr(RS) 87 Sr(RS) 86 Sr(RS) - Akron 86 Sr(RS) 86 Sr(RS) 86 Sr(RS) 86 So(RS) 85 Sr(RS) - FIU 85 Jr(RS) - Miami(OH) 85 Jr(RS) *41 others at or above 80*

This looks pretty bad. 29 99 rated guys. I bet that the Top shelf programs will have a ton of these 95+ rated guys year in and year out. Way too many elite players.

[Solidice]

Quote: Originally Posted by fistofrage

This looks pretty bad. 29 99 rated guys. I bet that the Top shelf programs will have a ton of these 95+ rated guys year in and year out. Way too many elite players.

yea most were from FSU, PSU, Tenn, OSU, Tex, UF, etc... Georgia had 2 of those top 10 QBs.

[Fntsyfbgod]

My thoughts are I am going to recruit like crazy no question. So I would hope the other top team or two would have most of their starters 90 overall so they could compete. Obviously your going to have a couple guys in the 80s but last year my team was rated so much better than my opponents it was no competition. Just curious but how many 99 rated players are there on the original roster and how does it compare??

[jbirk]

There may only be 3 or 4 99 rated players in EA's rosters. Tebow, Bradford for sure, and maybe Okung from OK State. Ciron Black from LSU is a 98 and Dez Bryant, the best WR in football, is a 95 if I remember correctly.

[fistofrage]

Quote: Originally Posted by jbirk

There may only be 3 or 4 99 rated players in EA's rosters. Tebow, Bradford for sure, and maybe Okung from OK State. Ciron Black from LSU is a 98 and Dez Bryant, the best WR in football, is a 95 if I remember correctly.

Another fail for the NCAA team. There is a potential gamekiller lurking in every shadow. Wait about a week until the honeymoon is over and the other warts are exposed.