na, it's the only way to go for me, the moment i start simming is the moment i stop really caring because i'm not totally immersed in the situation..you have no idea how much i want to sim sometimes to get to the cool parts of the game..but holding out makes it that much more satisfying plus i like having complete control over what plays my players learn, how fast they learn them, every aspect of the stats, and what how many attribute points my coaches recieve..it's the only way to go for me!!