Is homefield advantage overpowered?

[burnum]

I play with Florida State. I have no trouble beating good opponents (Clemson, Florida, Miami, Georgia) at home but when I'm on the road it seems like a completely different game.

Always if the game is close heading into the 4th quarter the CPU home team seems to get big boosts. I suddenly can't run anymore, get sacked on every PA pass and their DBs jump the routes and get picks.

Do you recommend to switch home-field advantage on or off?

[SpartyParty11]

I actually haven't noticed home field advantage. When I was WVU in one of my online dynasties, I almost couldn't buy a win at home. I won most of my road games. Also when I play online, I'm always the road team because I can't stand the audio cut out that happens after every play.

[BadAssHskr]

Quote: Originally Posted by burnum

Do you recommend to switch home-field advantage on or off?

I ultimately did, there are conversations about it it the slider forum.

The problem i was having, was being down say 21 points at half, and then after completely being out played for a half came out in the 2nd and made crazy come back wins. It just go t to be to much.

I like the HFA effects, but what it actually does to the momentum is either way over done, or not done properly.

[cbc72]

I don't know if it is homefield or the hot/cold that over-influences a game.

Seems if the CPU gets off about 3 or 4 early completions, they are going to be on a tear the rest of the game.

If you get them to throw a few incompletions or an interception early they will just compound quickly and self destruct.

[The JareBear]

We turned HFA off in my OD and never looked back. Game plays better without it.

[divinemind]

Momentum swings in general on this game are strong. Regardless of venue, I can tell when the swing happens. I don't know if it's HFA or what.

Also, where crowd noise and controller vibration are impacted by a team's home toughness grade, I'm not sure if there's a difference in the actual gameplay. Meaning, my QB struggles in Tuscaloosa just as much as they do at a smaller school. I'm thinking of playing with it on vs teams with B and up grades and keeping it off until my team gets an A.

Be cool.