Azwethinkweiz
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I know you know that option plays are in the game. It hasn't been that long since you've played.
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Official Madden '15 PS4 League Thread: We Know DOTA
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I know you know that option plays are in the game. It hasn't been that long since you've played.
It would be a 20-page thread if was some random person in OT, it's a locked thread in gaming side.
I guess the guy from Kotaku she was banging gave her game a really good review or something? I would say that is scandalous if I had even a shred of expectations for games journalism...but I don't.
Purple Cheeto
Member
I know that, but they don't really have good run/pass type plays where both are built in. Or maybe I don't remember?
She has mod protection on GAF, Reddit and god knows where else. She's basically untouchable. I'm almost afraid I've said too much and the Illuminati might get me!
They don't have some huge selection of run/pass options, but there are a few.
Purple Cheeto
Member
Ah well. I guess considering how little I played last year it's not surprising I missed it.
Even though they don't do prime free shipping on it (wouldn't expect them to, it's 70lbs), I received my Concept2 Model D indoor rower today as a 2 day delivery. Ordered it late Sunday night.
Always wanted a rower. Was my most used machine at the college rec center. A friend of my was on the crew team at OSU and recommended that model. Doesn't hurt that consumer reports did as well.
Really smooth machine.
Always wanted a rower. Was my most used machine at the college rec center. A friend of my was on the crew team at OSU and recommended that model. Doesn't hurt that consumer reports did as well.
Really smooth machine.
Squall ASF
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So which of you bros wants to show me the ropes of this game when it hits? Like FMT said, I'd better play a few before the season actually starts so I at least have the fundamental mechanics down. I expect to get ripped a new asshole this year but hopefully get better as the season progresses and will be more competitive in the future. Feel free to give me advice as you're crushing me 
Pretty sure the answer is no.
Yeah! Was just writing up the first league note actually right now. We are aiming to draft Sunday August 31st (last Sunday before the first games start).
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
So which of you bros wants to show me the ropes of this game when it hits? Like FMT said, I'd better play a few before the season actually starts so I at least have the fundamental mechanics down. I expect to get ripped a new asshole this year but hopefully get better as the season progresses and will be more competitive in the future. Feel free to give me advice as you're crushing me
most league members are more than willing to play exhibition games and give you tips. we'll play plenty before the league starts but if i can give you a couple tips at this point they would be:
1. DO NOT TURN THE BALL OVER! DON'T! a sure fire way to lose and get blown out is to have multiple turnovers in a game. resist the urge and just take the sack.
2. RUN THE BALL! people get too discouraged by having failures early running the ball and start pass pass passing. this means more turnovers. Run the ball and stick with it. at the very least you'll stay in the game most of the time!
p.s.
livewire, you and mcneily are playing for the redskins so plan for that!
Squall ASF
Member
Thanks brah! I look forward to it. So are there updates for player status? For instance, will Dockett not be playable now or will the game not update his health status? I better be able to play Honey Badger!
most league members are more than willing to play exhibition games and give you tips. we'll play plenty before the league starts but if i can give you a couple tips at this point they would be:
1. DO NOT TURN THE BALL OVER! DON'T! a sure fire way to lose and get blown out is to have multiple turnovers in a game. resist the urge and just take the sack.
2. RUN THE BALL! people get too discouraged by having failures early running the ball and start pass pass passing. this means more turnovers. Run the ball and stick with it. at the very least you'll stay in the game most of the time!
p.s.
livewire, you and mcneily are playing for the redskins so plan for that!
i think it's with whatever rosters we use and if we turn pre existing injuries off
although last year that didn't work. everyone was always available, even if you turned them on
most league members are more than willing to play exhibition games and give you tips. we'll play plenty before the league starts but if i can give you a couple tips at this point they would be:
1. DO NOT TURN THE BALL OVER! DON'T! a sure fire way to lose and get blown out is to have multiple turnovers in a game. resist the urge and just take the sack.
2. RUN THE BALL! people get too discouraged by having failures early running the ball and start pass pass passing. this means more turnovers. Run the ball and stick with it. at the very least you'll stay in the game most of the time!
p.s.
livewire, you and mcneily are playing for the redskins so plan for that!
Sounds like a great way to NOT have fun imo.
FrenchMovieTheme
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injuries have never carried over in the past (though we do have the option to do so) and i don't expect them to carry over this year but i'm sure some people will want to keep my boy bowman off the field! i don't care either way but we'll see!
FrenchMovieTheme
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not everyone has calvin brah!
So which of you bros wants to show me the ropes of this game when it hits? Like FMT said, I'd better play a few before the season actually starts so I at least have the fundamental mechanics down. I expect to get ripped a new asshole this year but hopefully get better as the season progresses and will be more competitive in the future. Feel free to give me advice as you're crushing me
Put Fitz in the slot on 5 wide, profit.
Hmm
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
This is really the best advice. I was the rookie last year. My first time playing competitively other than playing my son, cousin and various friends. I got my ass handed to me every single week because I would average at least 3 turnovers a game. Take the damn sack. Seriously.
Also when you pick a play make sure that you know what your second and third options are. Sitting on one receiver is the worst thing you can do. People will figure you out eventuAlly whether it's during the game or by word of mouth so make sure you learn some diverse attacks.
I was still the only person who beat Mark twice last year!
I was still the only person who beat Mark twice last year!
Is there preloading?
I didn't see it listed, but I thought most pre-orders do on PSN now. Did PvZ have preloading?
Boom
Just looked it up, no pre-loading for madden. Apparently any title that ws able to be pre-ordered digitally before May 20th isn't able to do it. All titles post Destiny will support pre-loading or something.
Diablo had pre-loading
Correct but you couldn't reserve it before May 20th. (digitally)
Of course the Lions fan finds running the ball and not throwing picks boring.
Purple Cheeto
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Purple Cheeto
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So which of you bros wants to show me the ropes of this game when it hits? Like FMT said, I'd better play a few before the season actually starts so I at least have the fundamental mechanics down. I expect to get ripped a new asshole this year but hopefully get better as the season progresses and will be more competitive in the future. Feel free to give me advice as you're crushing me
As a former NFC West bro I can give you tips to beat FMT.
1. Pay Donny Moore to rate PWilly 0
2. Pay a programmer to stealth nerf the 49ers
3. Invest heavily in Gamesharks.
4. Run the ball for more then 4 YPC.
5. Score a TD on every drive.
6. Hope your previously perfect hands running back doesn't fumble all the time.
7. Watch for the WR motion/drive routes in the Red Zone.
8. Pay Rors to fill in for you.
You coulda ran twins 100% of the time and still been dumpster tier.
FrenchMovieTheme
Member
you forgot #9! VD is always open