Are you milking the clock in the 4th quarter??

[Isura]

Quote: Originally Posted by Deegeezy

I play on 9 minutes. I only allow myself to go into "milk clock mode" in the game's final 4 minutes, otherwise I feel as if I am ruining the sim by shortening the game to an unrealistic level. The reason I choose under 4 minutes is because this is the point the CPU offense starts to milk the clock when they have the lead. I figure it is only fair that I only allow myself to do the same thing.

I do the same thing. I make an exception if it's a blowout though.

[Deegeezy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Isura

I do the same thing. I make an exception if it's a blowout though.

Ditto...If I am WAY ahead or WAY behind and there is absolutely no doubt what the outcome of the game is going to be, I start milking it much sooner. But the score would really have to be out of hand for me to do that - like 42-0 or something ridiculous.

[davis420]

If I'm in the lead in the 4th Qtr. I'll run ball control when there is about 3 minutes left. Other then that I just play a normal game, letting the play clock run until about 10 or 15 secs. I play on 8 minute Qtrs.

[MachoFantastic]

Quote: Originally Posted by orangeafroman

You guys must average 60-70 points a game with 9 minute quarters! That blows my mind. I average about 40/game on 5 minute quarters.

It sounds like you just need to turn the difficulty up. I play 9 minute quarters and I average right around 115 plays per game (which is right around the average in real life).

[Pielet]

Quote: Originally Posted by davis420

If I'm in the lead in the 4th Qtr. I'll run ball control when there is about 3 minutes left. Other then that I just play a normal game, letting the play clock run until about 10 or 15 secs. I play on 8 minute Qtrs.

This makes NO sense. You are running chew clock by letting the play clock run until 10-15 seconds. Out of the huddle on chew clock you come out at 10-12s. That's no different.

It's ok to use this when you feel it is at an appropriate time. If you think only 4min left is, then fine. Ending of the 2nd half should be considered too. If I am driving (human or CPU), I'd start conserving clock so the other doesn't get the ball back with a minute left. There is nothing wrong with that.