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[falcons2003]

So I tested the "Intercept" ball button on defense.

My parameters were make sure the DB was in front of the WR facing the QB and with in reason to make a play on the ball. No turbo, just the triangle button on Ps3 while the ball was in the air. In 3 games I only got my defender to go into a catch animation two times. Every other time, when my defender was in front of the WR, next to the wr about to make a play on the ball, when pressing triangle, the defender dives. The only two times it worked, they were INTS, almost making me think if it was pre-determined?

Really interested to see what others have noticed. I don't think it's a timing thing, it might just be random. Still can't get over why they made dive and intercept button the same, even though dive has its own button.

[Blzer]

Quote: Originally Posted by falcons2003

So I tested the "Intercept" ball button on defense. My parameters were make sure the DB was in front of the WR facing the QB and with in reason to make a play on the ball. No turbo, just the triangle button on Ps3 while the ball was in the air. In 3 games I only got my defender to go into a catch animation two times. Every other time, when my defender was in front of the WR, next to the wr about to make a play on the ball, when pressing triangle, the defender dives. The only two times it worked, they were INTS, almost making me think if it was pre-determined? Really interested to see what others have noticed. I don't think it's a timing thing, it might just be random. Still can't get over why they made dive and intercept button the same, even though dive has its own button.

I think I've already played this game well over 40 times, and I have yet to make a user-controlled leap. It's not very intuitive.

[falcons2003]

Quote: Originally Posted by Blzer

I think I've already played this game well over 40 times, and I have yet to make a user-controlled leap. It's not very intuitive.

thanks for the input. Wanted to make sure it just wasn't me.

Just still makes me wonder, why would they have two dive buttons? And why map the one as the same to another button that is important???? it's just like wow. How frustrating for gameplay. I mean didn't they see this was going to be a problem? I know it's just an arcade/network title, but still.

[TDiddy8701]

How do you get off the line quicker on D? I legit have zero shot to even throw the ball when I play again people that blitz unless I'm in shotgun... They seem to be able to get to me quicker than I can get top them

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[bcruise]

Quote: Originally Posted by TDiddy8701

How do you get off the line quicker on D? I legit have zero shot to even throw the ball when I play again people that blitz unless I'm in shotgun... They seem to be able to get to me quicker than I can get top them Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

I can't say for sure about getting off the line faster (not sure you can unless you dive or time a shove perfectly on the O-line guy). But as for them getting to you, remember that you don't have to drop straight back to throw. If your opponent's controlling a left side D-line or LB, roll to the right right off the snap. It'll give you time for at least one look before he can get to you.

At least, I was able to do that with Romo pretty easily...not sure how different it would be for pocket QB's in this game. If I saw a guy 'mario running" on one side before the snap, I'd just hold mostly the other direction and a little bit backwards right off the snap...usually gave me enough time to throw.

[BCDX97]

Quote: Originally Posted by JayBee74

Did they ever come up with an online NHL Hitz for the 360?

No, but it would cool if they did. The 3-on-3 NHL Arcade is really, really fun. I like Blitz a lot so far, I like NBA Jam a lot, but I loved that game.

[jyoung]

It's unlikely that we'll see a new Hitz at this point since Mark Turmell (original JAM/Blitz creator) is no longer with EA.

This was his last project before he left EA.

[Blzer]

Heh, I was actually hoping for a SlugFest remake with Tim and Jimmy doing commentary again. But that wasn't an original arcade/Nintendo 90's game.