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The Earth Blues · 10-02-2013, 11:12 PM

Earlier today I played some kid that was running all around with Andrew Luck and going for it every single time on fourth down. Eventually, tied 24-24 with about two minutes left, I got the ball after he attempted an onside kick. Starting at the 40 yard line, naturally I would run the ball until I either scored a touchdown or kicked a field goal.

Long story short, I broke free for like a 20 yard run with about 40 seconds left that would've been a touchdown, but I dove short of the goal line in order to guarantee my win with a field goal. I thought it was a smart, headsy move on my part.

This kid plugs in his microphone and starts screaming at the top of his lungs at me for "playing like a scared *****." Scared? Yeah. More like smart.

I bring this up because consistently I am seeing a culture online that values "the easy way" over "the right way." Kids online prefer exploits and unrealistic play to a more realistic, sim style.

Is it any wonder why the makers of Madden ignore the sim fans, and instead cater to the fans that prefer an arcade style?

10-02-2013, 11:12 PM	#1
The Earth Blues Rookie OVR: 1 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Massachusetts	What is it with some of these kids online? Earlier today I played some kid that was running all around with Andrew Luck and going for it every single time on fourth down. Eventually, tied 24-24 with about two minutes left, I got the ball after he attempted an onside kick. Starting at the 40 yard line, naturally I would run the ball until I either scored a touchdown or kicked a field goal. Long story short, I broke free for like a 20 yard run with about 40 seconds left that would've been a touchdown, but I dove short of the goal line in order to guarantee my win with a field goal. I thought it was a smart, headsy move on my part. This kid plugs in his microphone and starts screaming at the top of his lungs at me for "playing like a scared *****." Scared? Yeah. More like smart. I bring this up because consistently I am seeing a culture online that values "the easy way" over "the right way." Kids online prefer exploits and unrealistic play to a more realistic, sim style. Is it any wonder why the makers of Madden ignore the sim fans, and instead cater to the fans that prefer an arcade style?