Is the consistency trait worth 10000XP?

[daniel77733]

Topic.

And does the consistency trait increase the player's overall rating?

Thanks.

[GruffyMcGuiness]

I dunno about overall, but I get it for all of my young guys. Especially WR's and DB's. Makes a difference

[SickDL]

Re: Is the consistency trait worth 10000XP?

Yes i think it does. I always get consistency up for my franshice player and player that are gonne be with the team for long.
It makes the hot streak last longer and the cold streak shorter. If im right

Edit: it does nothing for overall.

[daniel77733]

Re: Is the consistency trait worth 10000XP?

Thanks. Appreciate the info.

[Ian Iachimoe]

Re: Is the consistency trait worth 10000XP?

I am under the impression that consistency pretty much voids the hot/cold streaks, am i wrong?

i thought every game you play somewhere in the ballpark of your rating & the higher the consistency, the closer to your actual rating you play. therefore, you would never really go on a cold streak... but could it hurt on hot streaks? i figured players with cons of 4 just play to their actual ratings all the time. I get it for almost all my players @ every position. very important IMO. but I also thought there was a homefield advantage in the game till a few days ago, therefore making higher cons players still play as well on road.

in for answers....

[LBzrule]

Re: Is the consistency trait worth 10000XP?

After spending crazy XP on this for multiple players to me it's only worthy for offensive players like WR's/TE's. I wouldn't spend point for it on defense. To me on defense just get big hitter, up hit power to the max because forcing fumbles is going to be the only thing that separates your defense from anyone else. That's the reason the majority of people use the 49ers in random online games. The force fumbles and get you extra offensive possessions. They get passed and ran on just like everyone else, they just force a lot more fumbles than other teams. Pretty sad.

[juggalotusx]

Re: Is the consistency trait worth 10000XP?

I actually just put the trait on ray mcdonald today he was at 0 went to 1 and now he is getting a few more tackles a play and sacks. I think they need there other stats up also like awareness to help out the trait though. I dont know about the hot and cold streaks though.

[EJQJ99]

I get it for all my o-line

[daniel77733]

Re: Is the consistency trait worth 10000XP?

Thanks guys.

[LBzrule]

Re: Is the consistency trait worth 10000XP?

Actually, even for WR's and TE's I wouldn't get it. Save it and get clutch.

[BCox]

Re: Is the consistency trait worth 10000XP?

Actually, even for WR's and TE's I wouldn't get it. Save it and get clutch.

Clutch only works in the final 2 minutes or overtime in a game, and only if you are losing by less than 7 points. I've found the Consistency Trait to improve the overall play of my team to the point that I tend to upgrade almost every starter to at least LVL 2.

Ever have a game where your QB just can't seem to complete a pass, or your WR drops an easy catch, or your SS misses a tackle?

I've seen less crappy plays since making this investment...

[RogueHominid]

Re: Is the consistency trait worth 10000XP?

I would say consistency matters. I upped DMC to 3, and he is MUCH more likely to give me 85+ yard games on a regular basis and is less prone to cold streaks.

On defense, I upped Seymour on defense, and he was remarkably steady for the two seasons I had him.

Big Hitter is a good trait, but having messed with High Motor, I'd say that this trait is extremely valuable. I gave it to Desmond Bryant and he just shows up all over the field, and he clearly stands out from the players who don't have that trait. It may not produce tons of fumbles, but the effect it has on eliminating big plays is crucial.

McClain has Zero consistency, and some games he murders people, while he disappears for others. I'm going to up him to 3 or so and I think that'll be huge.

[daniel77733]

Re: Is the consistency trait worth 10000XP?

Thanks again guys. It seems like most prefer the consistency trait upgrade to be important but I do have a follow up question -

What's a better decision -

To invest in consistency or upgrading a player in development? For example, my starting WR Michael Crabtree has "slow" development. Would it be better to upgrade that to "normal", gain extra XP (which from another topic I read seems to be a 33% increase) or to just upgrade him to level 4 in consistency?

Side question -

Draft Class wise, can you edit players BEFORE drafting them? And if so, can you edit their positions to what it would be in the roster manager or am I still limited between left and right? Reason I ask this is because I have the 20th Draft Class with DT Tank Burlsbee and there may be a OG or two that I may want to move to C. Is that possible or am I still limited with left or right editing? Thanks.

[Dempseylicious23]

Re: Is the consistency trait worth 10000XP?

Consistency affects the in-game adjustments made by the CPU to your players' ratings (generally understood to be 'hot' and 'cold' streaks). It does not add a flat attribute or overall increase to your player. Consistency also affects the 'per-play consistency' of a player regardless of whether that player is on a hot or cold streak. Have you ever noticed sometimes your players feel slower than they normally do or that receiver with 95 catching dropping passes thrown to him even though both are on hot streaks? On every play it seems there is a chance for your player to play above or below their given ratings. Consistency addresses that issue.

That is not to say that I believe consistency reduces the potential upswings garnered from this concept. In fact i'd be of a mind to believe that consistency only makes it so players experience fewer (and smaller) rating drops in-game and doesn't dramatically change the opportunities for a player to play above their ratings. I have a hard time believing that players even really play 'above' their ratings that often in this system, so it's more just a way to eliminate those moments where you see a 99 speed guy running like he's underwater with 20lb weights tied to his legs.



Also, I highly value the consistency trait for all of my players except my LE (that position seems brokenly effective with anyone playing there). I play on Jarodd21's black slider sets, so that might change my experience due to the difficulty, but I tend to think the more difficult the sliders, the more certain traits and attributes are highlighted.

For example, I had Dez Bryant, 92 overall, 99 catching, and 95 catching in traffic with his consistency at level 2. Every single game, and I mean every single game, Bryant would drop passes, and not just one pass, multiple passes. Most noticeably, he would drop passes through contact, and not much contact, just about any contact. Defensive Backs would look at him funny and he'd drop the ball, no joke. Now, I've upgraded his consistency to 4, and he rarely drops passes. In fact, he makes catches that I thought were sure interceptions and he holds on to nearly everything through contact.

I also notice a big difference for positions like Offensive line and especially defensive backs. I have a new rookie cornerback, 6'1" 210lbs, rated at 89 in Man to Man with 93 man coverage skills and elite athleticism (95 acc/agi and 98 spd). His consistency is at 1 and he just cannot cover the slant route for his life. However, if I swap him with Devin McCourty, 90 in Man to Man with 90 man coverage, not nearly as good athleticism (94 acc, 93 spd, 92 agi), McCourty, who has 3 consistency, is much better at stopping the slant route consistently.




Consistency is highlighted more as your competition gets more difficult, specifically against the CPU with difficult slider settings.

[bartone33]

Re: Is the consistency trait worth 10000XP?

I upgrade all my star players (90 OVR+) to 4 consistency. Trent Cole now hits the quarterback multiple times every game, usually gets a sack per game, and plugs up holes in the run game. LeSean McCoy now breaks a few tackles every game and has no problem getting 4+ yards per carry. DeSean Jackson drops far less passes than when his consistency was at 1 and is usually good for 70+ yards a game. While it doesn't boost ratings, it definitely helps the players play to the best of their abilities week to week. (I use a mix of Jarrod21's blue and black sliders.)