Madden NFL 12 Blog - Dynamic Player Performance Examined

[Broncos86]

I like the clutch rating. It's a way to differentiate those elite players who come through when the game is on the line. It helps identify those "Capt. Comeback" type of QBs, etc. Certain player shrink when the biggest pressure is on them. Others just know how to rise to the occasion.

[berad88]

Quote: Originally Posted by kevj349

I love everything here but the clutch rating.

Some players are clutch. No doubt about it. I grew up watching John Elway, one of the most clutch players ever. I think one of the blogs said that only like 30 guys in the whole game start out with the clutch trait so its not like the whole league is going to be filled with clutch players. It is just a way to make a great player stand out when he is needed most.

[GAM3R4LYF3]

One problem I foresee is that with QBs like Big Ben who have the Oblivious trait for senses pressure, if you sack them enough time will there senses pressure trait go down to ideal?

Because I don't think it's fair on the defense that if you get enough sacks on someone they get to a point of ideal pressure sensing.

[JimboJolley20]

I highly disagree with clutch players simply getting a ratings boost at the end of the game. Clutch players play well at the end of games because they're great, not due to some magical ability to play better at the flip of a switch.

Also, why not have "Often/Moderate/Rare/etc." for everything? Why is there only "Yes/No" for Big Hitter for example? That still doesn't reflect how OFTEN a defender will try a big hit. Some players can balance big hits with fundamental wrap-up tackles, and others try one or the other too often.

Other than that, though, it's a step in the right direction.

[JimboJolley20]

Quote: Originally Posted by GAM3R4LYF3

One problem I foresee is that with QBs like Big Ben who have the Oblivious trait for senses pressure, if you sack them enough time will there senses pressure trait go down to ideal? Because I don't think it's fair on the defense that if you get enough sacks on someone they get to a point of ideal pressure sensing.

Well, in real life, the Steelers would most likely adjust their blocking schemes if the defense is getting penetration into the pocket. If that didn't work, Ben would probably simply be more willing to scramble as the game goes on.

[LambertandHam]

Quote: Originally Posted by JimboJolley20

Well, in real life, the Steelers would most likely adjust their blocking schemes if the defense is getting penetration into the pocket. If that didn't work, Ben would probably simply be more willing to scramble as the game goes on.

I'm hoping that this is what DPP will do. Althought I don't know if it's possible in Madden for CPU coaches and teams to adjust their schemes mid game.

[JimboJolley20]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lambert&Ham

I'm hoping that this is what DPP will do. Althought I don't know if it's possible in Madden for CPU coaches and teams to adjust their schemes mid game.

IIRC, this was touted as a Madden 10 feature. That if you kept having success with one strategy, the CPU would adjust to it.

[LambertandHam]

Quote: Originally Posted by JimboJolley20

IIRC, this was touted as a Madden 10 feature. That if you kept having success with one strategy, the CPU would adjust to it.

I must of totally missed out on that. Teams would keep dropping 4-5 in coverage when Mendy was running for 5 YPC.