Madden 11 League-OFFICIAL CAG LEAGUE-That's all folks! Mini-tourney still coming tho!

[quote name='MasterAwesome']And just so you know Mr. Cowboys...you're not allowed to pick up a bunch of free agents beforehand to check their potentials or whatever you were doing...just reiterating what was told to me :/ I got scolded for doing the same a while ago![/QUOTE]


Ok,sorry guys won't happen again.
 
Not taking anything away from Doom who played a great game as he always did and definitely earned his win, the bullshit things that happened in this game were completely out of his control. Still, I don't have the toolchest to beat him AND the Madden AI or close to it. With the score 10-10 at the end of the first half and me in possession in his red zone, a play in which no receiver was open I decided to scramble instead and throw the ball out of bounds (a play that doesn't involve a single face button) and yet somehow Madden interpreted that as me throwing it down the middle of the field into quadruple (or more) coverage, which obviously was returned for a pick six. At the very least that's a 10 point swing right there, and that was pretty much the ball game. Later on Rivers fumbled and I had two guys closer than anyone else and yet both of them dove directly AWAY from the ball.

I'm not saying Doom wouldn't have won anyway, in fact he probably would have, but I'm not usually one to complain about the Madden AI but that was some straight bull in that game.

gg Doom
 
[quote name='bvharris']Not taking anything away from Doom who played a great game as he always did and definitely earned his win, the bullshit things that happened in this game were completely out of his control. Still, I don't have the toolchest to beat him AND the Madden AI or close to it. With the score 10-10 at the end of the first half and me in possession in his red zone, a play in which no receiver was open I decided to scramble instead and throw the ball out of bounds (a play that doesn't involve a single face button) and yet somehow Madden interpreted that as me throwing it down the middle of the field into quadruple (or more) coverage, which obviously was returned for a pick six. At the very least that's a 10 point swing right there, and that was pretty much the ball game. Later on Rivers fumbled and I had two guys closer than anyone else and yet both of them dove directly AWAY from the ball.

I'm not saying Doom wouldn't have won anyway, in fact he probably would have, but I'm not usually one to complain about the Madden AI but that was some straight bull in that game.

gg Doom[/QUOTE]

GG BV, sorry had to get off there quickly I was being hurried to get downstairs to the living room. Anyway, that pick 6 definitely changed the game, although I thought Rivers got hit which made the ball float into McClain's hands. I'd love to see the replay.

The fumble recovery was complete crap, but it definitely happens. Happened a few times in the rainy Pittsburgh game and nothing went my way.

Overall I'm very happy with the game I played. McFadden had a great game and I couldn't be happier. Sucks with all the injuries that wracked up so hopefully I'll be able to overcome them.

EDIT: Also BV, I'm proud that you started to develop a ground game. Looking forward to our next game.
 
If Rivers got hit while you were trying to throw it away which caused the pick six, then that's exactly what happened in our game when you subbed as the Saints. I scrambled, tried to throw it away then got hit...which made me throw it right to the MLB. I didn't feel like I particularly got screwed on that play though since I waited too long to throw it...that was definitely a game-changer in ours too :(
 
[quote name='Doomtime']GG BV, sorry had to get off there quickly I was being hurried to get downstairs to the living room. Anyway, that pick 6 definitely changed the game, although I thought Rivers got hit which made the ball float into McClain's hands. I'd love to see the replay.
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I didn't save it, but I'm pretty sure he wasn't even under pressure. The coverage was just tight and I was content to get out of the pocket and throw it away (as I had two plays earlier) but they passed it instead. Even if he got hit, the fact that he wasn't supposed to be throwing would have resulted in a fumble not a downfield pass.

[quote name='MasterAwesome']If Rivers got hit while you were trying to throw it away which caused the pick six, then that's exactly what happened in our game when you subbed as the Saints. I scrambled, tried to throw it away then got hit...which made me throw it right to the MLB. I didn't feel like I particularly got screwed on that play though since I waited too long to throw it...that was definitely a game-changer in ours too :([/QUOTE]

This play was nothing like that one, trust me. The pass went 15 yards downfield, it wasn't one of those hit and a lineman picks it things.
 
You can save them in-game and then upload them from the main menu. I don't care to see any highlights of that one though, haha.

Just so I'm clear, I'm not bitching about Doom at all. Both the things I had an issue with had nothing to do with him. Like I said, he probably would have beat me as usual anyway. That play definitely changed the complexion of the game completely though.
 
Look, there's no easy way to ask this so I'm just gonna do it...

Does anyone want to be gay lovers with me in Fable 3? I just started playing and I know at least ferocious and Doom have played that game cause it keeps showing me how much worse my stats are compared to theirs...I mean, come on...6 sexual encounters Doom?! You are the MAN!
 
[quote name='Doomtime']Sorry redy go, things just didn't fall my way at all and I found myself behind early. Injuries, phantom fumbles, and costly picks did me in. Kierre Roberson is out 2 weeks.

GG Kay[/QUOTE]

It's cool. Bummed about freeman first pick of season. You didn't use all my weapons Enrique woods and Aaron Scott are game changers. I think kierre Roberson was already hurt, so zero new injuries is good to hear.
 
[quote name='MasterAwesome']Look, there's no easy way to ask this so I'm just gonna do it...

Does anyone want to be gay lovers with me in Fable 3? I just started playing and I know at least ferocious and Doom have played that game cause it keeps showing me how much worse my stats are compared to theirs...I mean, come on...6 sexual encounters Doom?! You are the MAN![/QUOTE]

I've sworn off Fable for all time after the second one, sorry.
 
[quote name='MasterAwesome']Look, there's no easy way to ask this so I'm just gonna do it...

Does anyone want to be gay lovers with me in Fable 3? I just started playing and I know at least ferocious and Doom have played that game cause it keeps showing me how much worse my stats are compared to theirs...I mean, come on...6 sexual encounters Doom?! You are the MAN![/QUOTE]
LOL! :applause: I think I've been married 4 times as well. Just killed one of my older wives so I could take all her money. Ahh Fable, although simple, it's great fun.

I guess I could go gay for you sheriff. Would help me with some cheesemints. As long as you give me 90% of your riches when we get together.
 
Really doesn't change the dynamics of it though, if the pick was caused by the hit it would have gone like 2 yards, as we've all seen a thousand times. Either way I'm just happy no one died, considering both Gates and Jackson went down during the game (both are fine though).
 
gg deadpres, cj ran all over the field and on the pats final drive tom brady tears his shoulder labrum and is now out 2 weeks

I guess it's the brandon gonzalez show in ne for a couple weeks.

Rob Gronkowski shrugged off an early injury in the game to finish with 8 catches for 168 yards and 3 tds.
 
This game is so wrong...I already have a wife, married a new one...and moved in with her next door to my first wife. Then I had sex with my new wife in my first wife's bed RIGHT NEXT to our newborn baby daughter. Pimp!!!
 
haha someone just offered to trade me their Fable III for my Fallout NV because I realized I hateee the Fallout engine. It just hurts my eyes. I liked Fallout 3, though I played it for 5-6 hours and then never picked it up again for 6 months BUT when I did pick it up I loved the story and VATS was super fun. But it was exhausting. So, I don't know why this would be different but 2 hours into NV and I'm like "ugh...this again?" I really have 0 interest in playing it through. And preordered it! Makes me sad. :(
 
[quote name='ubernes']haha someone just offered to trade me their Fable III for my Fallout NV because I realized I hateee the Fallout engine. It just hurts my eyes. I liked Fallout 3, though I played it for 5-6 hours and then never picked it up again for 6 months BUT when I did pick it up I loved the story and VATS was super fun. But it was exhausting. So, I don't know why this would be different but 2 hours into NV and I'm like "ugh...this again?" I really have 0 interest in playing it through. And preordered it! Makes me sad. :([/QUOTE]

You'll be happy to know they're never going to use the Gamebryo engine again. I'd guess the next Fallout will use something like the new engine for TESV (whatever that ends up being). That said, I always thought the engine was a bit underrated if you could put up with some ugly character models (and some bugs) it did a lot of things really well.
 
Games left:

Browns vs Chiefs (any word from the Browns? Kay? Sprice? might need to replace him if he isn't around again)
Colts vs Steelers
Bears vs Packers
Vikings vs Niners (has anyone heard from venom? if not, BV can you sub?)
Lions vs Rams

What's the status on these games? Can we wrap this up tonight?
 
Id like to get my game in after work still no word from mvp on the forums ill let u know if he messaged me back on xbl wen I get home
 
[quote name='sprice8688']How old is gates now and wats his speed[/QUOTE]

84 speed, and the franchise site says he's 33 in-game, but that's almost always wrong. I believe he should be 32 at the point we're at.
 
Wats his overall?? I know u lost ur linebacker justin smith is the same age a potential 88 d tackle and I think 89 def end and is 32 not sure if his value is worth while to u but wat would u b looking for
 
I haven't tried to contact Greg(Rams) but am available after 6pmEST tonight. I will send him an email too.

Edit: emailed Greg via xtreme-football.net
 
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Lol you know something's messed up when you play a random guy in a ranked match online and line up to punt it on 4th and 20 from your own 20 yard line and the guy thinks you're running a fake (lined up in some kind of Dollar defense I believe). It's pretty sad that people have to be so skeptical in a BEYOND obvious punting situation...but that's just how stupid ranked matches have become online.
 
No word from mvp on xbl either uber I should b home round 5 so just let me know wut u wanna do..... gates would look good in kc colors dunno if u would trade to the same devision but I'm interested
 
People do cruddy shit online.. I like that u guys do the fourth down punt rule cus a lot of games I ever played in online or other franchises people never punt but always have one key play that always works to get a conversion fourth and short that pisses me off
 
[quote name='MasterAwesome']Lol you know something's messed up when you play a random guy in a ranked match online and line up to punt it on 4th and 20 from your own 20 yard line and the guy thinks you're running a fake (lined up in some kind of Dollar defense I believe). It's pretty sad that people have to be so skeptical in a BEYOND obvious punting situation...but that's just how stupid ranked matches have become online.[/QUOTE]

Playing ranked matches is the absolute worst. Even winning those games is not a pleasant experience. I literally don't play a single game of Madden aside from my league games as a result.
 
[quote name='MasterAwesome']Lol you know something's messed up when you play a random guy in a ranked match online and line up to punt it on 4th and 20 from your own 20 yard line and the guy thinks you're running a fake (lined up in some kind of Dollar defense I believe). It's pretty sad that people have to be so skeptical in a BEYOND obvious punting situation...but that's just how stupid ranked matches have become online.[/QUOTE]

I rarely run into punks that play like that. Just set your custom game to less than 5% disconnect before you link to a player and you will most likely get people who actually play the game...
 
I don't really mind people online going for it in those situations...it's just stupid on their part and usually results in an easy 7 points for me. Everything is pretty much tolerable for me except obviously when people nano-blitz constantly. And one thing that's really annoying but not an exploit by any means is when people NON-STOP try to strip the ball on every tackle. It's obvious when they're trying to do it...I mean, come on..really? Every single time? I know you usually break the tackle when they try to strip it, but just the idea of hitting the strip button on every tackle is beyond annoying. I only really ever do it when I'm down near the end of the game and I desperately need to force a turnover.

I developed a bad habit of using hit-stick on every tackle from all the previous Maddens, which I've gotten rid of for the most part, but I think stripping is a lot worse. Hit stick is similar in that it causes fumbles more often and players tend to break those tackles quite frequently, but it also serves a purpose in that, when it works, it stops the ball-carrier dead in his tracks and prevents any extra yards. So I still do it occasionally on a 3rd and short or 4th and short, and usually on kickoff returns which doesn't make sense...that's just old habits dying hard I guess :/ I don't think I've ever been able to get one off on a kickoff return anyways...they're so easy to avoid and your player looks like an idiot trying to ram into nothing 10 feet away from the returner.

I very rarely play online ranked matches, but I still do them every now and then usually to try out new plays from a playbook against an actual opponent or to try different positions on defense. Last night I actually attempted to user-control Chris Gamble against the Saints (usually Colston), which I didn't do too bad in...sometimes I'd pick a play where the safety would help in double-coverage against my man just in case I screwed something up. And when I do play, I just avoid people with insanely good records...not cause I'm scared of getting destroyed, but I'm a little skeptical that people can obtain those kinds of records legitimately (those are usually the nano-blitzers, etc.). I try to play people with good (not amazing) records.
 
[quote name='MasterAwesome']I don't really mind people online going for it in those situations...it's just stupid on their part and usually results in an easy 7 points for me. Everything is pretty much tolerable for me except obviously when people nano-blitz constantly. And one thing that's really annoying but not an exploit by any means is when people NON-STOP try to strip the ball on every tackle. It's obvious when they're trying to do it...I mean, come on..really? Every single time? I know you usually break the tackle when they try to strip it, but just the idea of hitting the strip button on every tackle is beyond annoying. I only really ever do it when I'm down near the end of the game and I desperately need to force a turnover.
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I don't see a problem with going for strips all the time. NFL players are coached to do that in many different situations. Obviously it's not wise when going for open-field tackles, but there are plenty of situations where holding a guy up and going for the strip is coached. The Bears D, for one, does this on like every play.
 
Well it's just a huge pain having to worry about getting stripped every time a player touches the ball. It's annoying knowing you have to hold RB every time your player gets the ball or even having to run out of bounds constantly against certain opponents. And fumbles just suck in general because when you fumble it, it isn't your fault 99% of the time...the only exception I can think of is when QBs fumble (either from getting sacked by holding on to the ball too long or scrambling for a gain and not sliding). You can pick the perfect play and have a receiver run a beautiful route and find him open for a 20 yard gain just to have the opponent strip the ball from him...those are among the most frustrating things for me. I don't see how anyone can deny that it's at least annoying (that's all I said, I said it isn't an exploit or anything) to have to worry about a player stripping the ball every chance he gets. I'm pretty sure most people would agree that fumbles in general are extremely frustrating, so when you have to worry about fumbling it on every single play...it's just another unwanted aspect you need to pay attention to.

And I understand that in the NFL players are going to be trying to strip the ball as much as possible, but I don't think it's as clear-cut in Madden...there's no special tackle for "holding the player up and trying to strip the ball"...it's more often than not either a strip or a broken tackle. And I'm talking about people who strip the ball even in open-field cases. I just played against your Saints and have played you in a bunch of scrims and it never crossed my mind that you're one of these people I'm talking about...I have no issue at all with your playing style.
 
I should be home before 5 the sooner I play my game the better and still no word from mvp.... if u plan on giving me a sub id like to get it done as early as possible if not and u wanna wait to see if he shows up by tomm I can do that to
 
[quote name='sprice8688']I should b home round 4 so netime after 4 I'm ready[/QUOTE]
What time zone are you in again? A Hard is in Mountain Standard Time. I think it's 1 30 pm where he's at now.
 
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