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RaychelSnr · 06-11-2008, 03:04 PM

Wil McCombs checks in today with a look at formation subs, and why they should make it into NCAA Football 2010. Check out his article, Formation Subs: Yay or Nay?

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	"Picture this, along with assigning six audibles to each formation, you also have the ability to assign two custom personnel packages. You also have the ability to name them. Now, you can show your offensive genius by creating new and exciting personnel packages to accentuate certain plays, AND you can access them seamlessly through the normal playcalling screen."

hustle55 · 06-11-2008, 03:18 PM

Great write up!! I agree with all that you said

Solidice · 06-11-2008, 03:28 PM

i agree about formation packages can help out on formation subs not being in, and custom packages would make it better, but for me at least, the big thing about formation subs was being able to set your special teams up. the depth chart only allows you to "assign" the Kicker/Punter/Kickoff guy, Long Snapper, and the KR/PR guys, but what about the rest of the special team guys?

I didn't use the formation packages that much in '08, mainly because is wasn't very quick to use, especially if you passed the one you wanted, so you had to cycle all the way through. for '09 though, it was changes to the R-thumb stick, so I'll probably use it alot more this year.

as for stopping "cheesing". they could have it to where you can only select "logical" people to put in a position(like OLB can be subed in for DEs, TEs for WRs, etc.). or make the ratings actually mean something.

jestr962 · 06-11-2008, 04:48 PM

If Formation Subs are that much of a pain in *ss for EA, then just disable them for ranked online play. Don't punish all of us b/c a couple pricks don't want to learn how to play the game the right way. I personally like to have my fastest/ quickest guys in the slot, as I would expect most others to prefer as well. And formation subs are perhaps most effective on defense, especially with the new ratings Ea incorporated last year.

Critical Kills · 06-11-2008, 04:53 PM

I'd really like it so that you could have just ONE guy back for kick returns and not two.

muggins · 06-11-2008, 05:17 PM

I agree with jester962. There is no reason not to have formation subs in this game for my dynasty. It is lazy.

BezO · 06-11-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Solidice


	...but for me at least, the big thing about formation subs was being able to set your special teams up...

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Originally Posted by ODogg


	I'd really like it so that you could have just ONE guy back for kick returns and not two.

Quoted for cosignage.

FatJoe399 · 06-11-2008, 05:49 PM

Just for accuracy, Mr. McCombs, there was a Wild Hog formation for Arkansas but you couldn't seamlessly put McFadden in at QB.

06-11-2008, 03:28 PM	#3
Solidice Guns Up! OVR: 63 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 9,832 Blog Entries: 41	Re: Formation Subs: Yay or Nay? i agree about formation packages can help out on formation subs not being in, and custom packages would make it better, but for me at least, the big thing about formation subs was being able to set your special teams up. the depth chart only allows you to "assign" the Kicker/Punter/Kickoff guy, Long Snapper, and the KR/PR guys, but what about the rest of the special team guys? I didn't use the formation packages that much in '08, mainly because is wasn't very quick to use, especially if you passed the one you wanted, so you had to cycle all the way through. for '09 though, it was changes to the R-thumb stick, so I'll probably use it alot more this year. as for stopping "cheesing". they could have it to where you can only select "logical" people to put in a position(like OLB can be subed in for DEs, TEs for WRs, etc.). or make the ratings actually mean something.

06-11-2008, 04:53 PM	#5
Critical Kills Hall Of Fame OVR: 51 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Narnia Posts: 38,024 Blog Entries: 8	Re: Formation Subs: Yay or Nay? I'd really like it so that you could have just ONE guy back for kick returns and not two. __________________ 4K PC RTX supporter

06-11-2008, 05:49 PM	#8
FatJoe399 Rookie OVR: 4 Join Date: Apr 2008	Just for accuracy, Mr. McCombs, there was a Wild Hog formation for Arkansas but you couldn't seamlessly put McFadden in at QB. Last edited by FatJoe399; 06-11-2008 at 05:58 PM.

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06-11-2008, 03:18 PM	#2
hustle55 Rookie OVR: 6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montgomery, AL	Great write up!! I agree with all that you said

06-11-2008, 04:48 PM	#4
jestr962 Rookie OVR: 3 Join Date: Jul 2006	If Formation Subs are that much of a pain in *ss for EA, then just disable them for ranked online play. Don't punish all of us b/c a couple pricks don't want to learn how to play the game the right way. I personally like to have my fastest/ quickest guys in the slot, as I would expect most others to prefer as well. And formation subs are perhaps most effective on defense, especially with the new ratings Ea incorporated last year.

06-11-2008, 05:17 PM	#6
muggins It is now the SW Era OVR: 25 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Swartz Creek, MI Posts: 5,379	I agree with jester962. There is no reason not to have formation subs in this game for my dynasty. It is lazy.