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  • akacesfan
    Rookie
    • Jan 2012
    • 133

    #1

    QB Fumbles Are Ruining the Game

    Maybe it's just the bad NMSU QB, but has anyone else noticed that the QB fumbles a lot when running the ball? It's gotten to the point where I am literally scared to scramble with the QB because he will fumble at the softest of hits. I have lost games because of this and it is really, really frustrating. I'm fumbling about twice a game at the worst times (game winning drive? FUMBLE!)

    Edit: I can't dive either, because the QB will literally fumble during the act of diving.

    Also, not to beat a dead horse, but pass blocking sucks. I literally can't stand in the pocket for more than 2-3 seconds without getting sacked.
    Last edited by akacesfan; 01-02-2013, 06:58 AM.
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  • bigbob
    MVP
    • Sep 2007
    • 10470

    #2
    Re: QB Fumbles Are Ruining the Game

    Originally posted by akacesfan
    Maybe it's just the bad NMSU QB, but has anyone else noticed that the QB fumbles a lot when running the ball? It's gotten to the point where I am literally scared to scramble with the QB because he will fumble at the softest of hits. I have lost games because of this and it is really, really frustrating. I'm fumbling about twice a game at the worst times (game winning drive? FUMBLE!)

    Edit: I can't dive either, because the QB will literally fumble during the act of diving.
    This is where I've learned to slide or run out of bounds.

    Diving forward, as you mentioned, happens a lot. A forward dive, I'd say is going to be a fumble 8 times out of 10.

    Make sure you're always holding R1/RB whenever running the ball with the quarterback until you find some space.

    Also, not to beat a dead horse, but pass blocking sucks. I literally can't stand in the pocket for more than 2-3 seconds without getting sacked.
    2-3 seconds is what NFL lineman get paid to block for. Anything more is the quarterbacks fault for holding onto the ball for too long or receivers fault for not getting open.
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    • prettylittlesmiles
      Rookie
      • Oct 2012
      • 150

      #3
      Re: QB Fumbles Are Ruining the Game

      Mark Sanchez....

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      • prettylittlesmiles
        Rookie
        • Oct 2012
        • 150

        #4
        Re: QB Fumbles Are Ruining the Game

        Originally posted by speedy43
        To slide, make sure you are holding the square/B button instead of just pressing it.
        WRONG... you just tap it to slide.

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        • tcc23
          Rookie
          • Jun 2010
          • 104

          #5
          Re: QB Fumbles Are Ruining the Game

          Originally posted by speedy43
          woops, got it backward
          Actually its the X button! haha

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          • gutsdabeast
            Rookie
            • Jul 2009
            • 173

            #6
            Re: QB Fumbles Are Ruining the Game

            I get that you have to slide in this game. But why are ratings different for QBs than everybody else? I notice stamina & carry are handicapped to prevent QB runs for the user. But that's not the case for CPU QB runs. Constant runs, very few fumbles.

            One outside run with the QB will take your player from green to red instantly. I understand why in an online game you want to prevent running QBs from running wild by killing their stamina & constant fumbles. But better QB spy logic will fix this issue. Horrible tackling angles are killer too. Their method just seems lazy.

            I'm not going to look up the stats. But the NIU QB had 1700 rushing yards. And I'm sure he didn't have 20 fumbles in that season to get those yards. Including constantly being benched for the backup to catch his breath.

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            • PREEE
              Just started!
              • Dec 2012
              • 3

              #7
              Re: QB Fumbles Are Ruining the Game

              I agree sirs

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              • shawn fawbush
                Rookie
                • Dec 2011
                • 30

                #8
                Re: QB Fumbles Are Ruining the Game

                I've found that switching "Big Run" to Consevative helps cut down on the QB fumbles and does not seem to hamper your stud RB that much.

                Just my observations.

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                • bigbob
                  MVP
                  • Sep 2007
                  • 10470

                  #9
                  Re: QB Fumbles Are Ruining the Game

                  Originally posted by gutsdabeast
                  I get that you have to slide in this game. But why are ratings different for QBs than everybody else? I notice stamina & carry are handicapped to prevent QB runs for the user. But that's not the case for CPU QB runs. Constant runs, very few fumbles.

                  One outside run with the QB will take your player from green to red instantly. I understand why in an online game you want to prevent running QBs from running wild by killing their stamina & constant fumbles. But better QB spy logic will fix this issue. Horrible tackling angles are killer too. Their method just seems lazy.

                  I'm not going to look up the stats. But the NIU QB had 1700 rushing yards. And I'm sure he didn't have 20 fumbles in that season to get those yards. Including constantly being benched for the backup to catch his breath.
                  72 of the 95 players in college football that have the most fumbles are quarterbacks.

                  That's why it's so different.
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                  • Edi286
                    Banned
                    • Jul 2012
                    • 144

                    #10
                    Re: QB Fumbles Are Ruining the Game

                    They handicapped running QB's to deter cheesers.

                    Maybe they will change it next year for some QB's seeing how the heisman winner ran for 1181 yards

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                    • Haze88
                      Pro
                      • Oct 2010
                      • 667

                      #11
                      Re: QB Fumbles Are Ruining the Game

                      Originally posted by Edi286
                      They handicapped running QB's to deter cheesers.

                      Maybe they will change it next year for some QB's seeing how the heisman winner ran for 1181 yards
                      I hate this idea so much. With these dual-threat guys becoming a more integral part of the game, we should not be punished for using a player to his strength. I have a spread offense that is very QB-run oriented (think Tebow). I shouldn't have to play football by EA's online community's definition, especially offline and considering the flawed opinions of many complainers.
                      To the OP, find ATH/QB's with higher carrying ratings and this will not happen anymore than with a RB/WR.
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                      • Catamount53
                        Rookie
                        • Jan 2007
                        • 475

                        #12
                        Re: QB Fumbles Are Ruining the Game

                        Originally posted by bigbob
                        72 of the 95 players in college football that have the most fumbles are quarterbacks.

                        That's why it's so different.
                        Not quite. The quarterback touches the ball on every play and those fumbles are not only from quarterbacks scrambling beyond the LOS. I would bet that a significant number of those were caused by mishandled snaps/botched handoffs/strip sacks/etc.

                        This game increases the chances of a QB fumbling when they scramble out of a pass play which I don't believe is correctly aligned with reality.

                        Running quarterbacks are handicapped and it hurts the game.

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                        • gutsdabeast
                          Rookie
                          • Jul 2009
                          • 173

                          #13
                          Re: QB Fumbles Are Ruining the Game

                          Originally posted by Catamount53
                          Not quite. The quarterback touches the ball on every play and those fumbles are not only from quarterbacks scrambling beyond the LOS. I would bet that a significant number of those were caused by mishandled snaps/botched handoffs/strip sacks/etc.

                          This game increases the chances of a QB fumbling when they scramble out of a pass play which I don't believe is correctly aligned with reality.

                          Running quarterbacks are handicapped and it hurts the game.
                          Glad I'm not the only one who notices this issue. Hopefully they stop handicapping QBs & instead fix their poor AI. Horrible QB spy coding.

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                          • kevinocarro
                            Just started!
                            • Jan 2013
                            • 6

                            #14
                            Re: QB Fumbles Are Ruining the Game

                            Including constantly being benched for the backup to catch his breath.

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                            • twookool
                              Rookie
                              • Jul 2011
                              • 25

                              #15
                              Re: QB Fumbles Are Ruining the Game

                              Change your settings a bit. I have never had one of my qbs get benches to catch their breath. That issue is solved by changing the auto subs options.
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