Hey guys, your good friend J-Kits here...So i posted this idea in another thread sometime last year, but I've been having a ton of fun with it ever since. Figured you guys could help improve it. So as always feel free to chime in your thoughts & criticisms below...Also let me specify, this is for MAN v CPU...for the CPU v CPU enthusiast, also let me know your thoughts?
Index: 1.) House Rule Intro
2.) House Rule Checklist
3.) House Rule Ratings/Playbook Guide 4.) A deeper look 5.) Final Thoughts
1.) House Rule intro:
Limited OC/DC playbooks based on coach rating
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This rule is centered around playbooks based on a coordinator's coach rating. I thought since the coordinators have progressive ratings, why not progress their playbook as they improve? I mean to me, it only makes sense that a better coordinator has a better and deeper philosophy of his playbook, personnel and play calling.
The common house rules I've noticed is to of course eliminate "money plays" & exploits from the playbook. As well as clearing the coaching tree (except for some recruiting attributes). I myself do this and it works very well. I also see some people using the "Coach Picks" option to call plays. But they still seem unsatisfied with the given choices (such as a draw play on 3rd & 1). And I'm not a fan of this feature. Play calling is still a big part of football that I want control over... But I still had too much freedom in the depth of my playbook, no matter the OC/DC's coach rating...Thus the House Rule checklist:
2.) House Rule checklist:
A must guide...
Spoiler
Checklist:
1.) Always CREATE your own playbooks from scratch (offensive & defensive)
2.) Do not select any plays (run & pass plays) that can become a potential "money play" or exploit
3.) You can still base the playbook off of the team's current play style or just simply make up your own
4.) Your playbook is LIMITED to a certain number of Formations/Sub Formations & Plays, which is based on the Coordinator's coach rating. You'll then have to allot the given number of formations and plays to create your scheme/ play-style as best you can
5.) As the coordinator's coach rating progresses, so does the playbooks.
3.) House Rules ratings/playbook guide:
Here's the guide I created for myself bleow...
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Off Coordinator
Rated 1-6 (36 plays)
- 3 total Formations to allot (not including goaline)
- 6 total sub formation sets to allot
- 6 Plays per set
Rated 7-12 (48 Plays)
- 4 total Formations to allot (not including goaline)
- 8 total sub formation sets to allot
- 6 plays per set
Rated 13-18 (60 plays)
- 4 total Formations to allot (not including goaline)
- 10 total sub formation sets to allot
- 6 plays per set
Rated 19- 24 (72 plays)
- 5 total Formations to allot (not including goaline)
- 12 total sub formation sets to allot
- 6 plays per set
Rated 25 & Up (90 plays)
- 5 total Formations to allot (not including goaline)
- 15 total sub formation sets to allot
- 6 plays per set
Def Coordinator
Rated 1-6 (36 plays)
- 3 total Formations to allot (not including goaline)
- 6 total sub formation sets to allot
- 6 Plays per set to allot
Rated 7-12 (48 plays)
- 3 total Formations to allot (not including goaline)
- 8 total sub formation sets to allot
- 6 Plays per set
Rated 13-18 (60 plays)
- 3 total Formations to allot (not including goaline)
- 10 total sub formation sets to allot
- 6 plays per set
Rated 19- 24 (72 plays)
- 4 total Formations to allot (not including goaline)
- 12 total sub formation sets to allot
- 6 plays per set
Rated 25 & Up(90 plays)
- 4 total Formations to allot (not including goaline)
- 15 total sub formation sets to allot
- 6 plays per set
For example:
Offensive Coordinators rated 1-6:
- 3 Total Formations: Shotgun, I-Form, & Ace... *NOT including goaline
- 6 Total Sub Formation Sets: Shotgun: Spread, 5 wide, Normal // I-Form: Normal, Split // Ace: Slot
- 36 total Plays: I can only have 36 total plays to spread across each sub formation. This number would give each sub formation 6 plays if you decide to spread it evenly, but you don't have to. 6 plays would also be designated for goaline.
Now of course the above example is for the lowest tier coordinators, making it very challenging to decide which plays make the cut. I also allow myself to swap up to 3 plays per week for my upcoming opponent.
This forces me to commit to my playbook, and execute my selected plays. It also does away with me having to use "coach picks", which I'm not a fan of. I still like the art of play-calling. But since now I'm limited, and none of my plays are exploits, its a rewarding feeling to execute the plays that I've chosen. I even call them twice in a row without feeling guilty. Its actually created for me a play style naturally.
Its very common for teams with defined play styles (Air Raid, Option, even pro style) to run the same plays. With this method it's all about eliminating exploits first, limiting the wide selection by accounting for the coordinator's rating, and then freeing yourself to choose whatever plays you've chosen in your scheme.
4.) A Deeper Look:
Things to think about...
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Having a limited playbook has forced me to really pay attention to my personnel, providing the opportunity to curate my playbook around my team's strength's and weaknesses. Its exciting to recruit new players, and tailor my plays around their attributes and abilities. It also gives me something else to play for, a better playbook! lol.
Imagine landing a highly recruited 6'5 freshman TE who can help change the identity of your offensive production. Implementing certain formations and plays that not only give him an opportunity to shine, but will also put the offense in a position to be successful...Or what if you landed a 5'9 slot receiver, lowly rated but 94 speed? Throw in a WR screen for him, or a reverse handoff etc, to get the most out of his speed & natural ability. This is a game of football, not bumper cars lol.
Lastly for defense too, it'll give it an interesting dynamic as well. If your defense is pretty much balanced along the attribute line, 4/3 as your primary may be the best. If you have a lot of speed, 3/4 or 3-3-5 as your primary may work as well. Having a play to send that speedy corner on a blitz etc... These limited playbooks really make the game more like a chess match.
5.) Final Thoughts:
Spoiler
1.) The better the coordinator's rating, the deeper the playbook & coaching philosophy.
2.) Tailoring your playbook and making it personnel based
3.) Can affect the way you go out and recruit for your team
4.) Naturally creates your team's play-style
5.) Can force you to adjust your scheme each week
6.) Can do away with "coach picks", and have righteous play-calling w/o using "money plays"
7.) Works well with formation subbing and using the depth of your team
8.) Its a new challenge and gives you something else to play for
I like it. Just don’t know if I have the patience to do it. My playbook house rule revolves around adopting the playbooks that the coordinators I’m assigned use. Then, I play CPU vs CPU with that.
I should look into playbooks though to get rid of some of the screens etc.
Re: House Rule: Off/Def Coordinators & Playbooks
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Originally Posted by NoleFan
I like it. Just don’t know if I have the patience to do it. My playbook house rule revolves around adopting the playbooks that the coordinators I’m assigned use. Then, I play CPU vs CPU with that.
I should look into playbooks though to get rid of some of the screens etc.
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Patience is a virtue my friend lol..Nah i feel ya. Since I'm still Man v CPU, we're constantly still trying to find ways to keep it challenging. Thanks!
Re: House Rule: Off/Def Coordinators & Playbooks
I actually think this is an amazing idea jkits, one I might have to implement in my new dynasty haha. I also wanna say that the effort you put into NCAA is much appreciated. Your sliders are great and your presentation is awesome!
Re: House Rule: Off/Def Coordinators & Playbooks
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Originally Posted by LopaKa
I actually think this is an amazing idea jkits, one I might have to implement in my new dynasty haha. I also wanna say that the effort you put into NCAA is much appreciated. Your sliders are great and your presentation is awesome!
Thank you brotha, its safe to say we've got some passion lol. If ever try it out, let me know how it plays out for you man? Thanks!
06-10-2018, 11:04 AM
