2nd Patch Broke the CPU Running Game and the Sliders for it

[rudyjuly2]

Well I've come to the conclusion that the second patch has completely broken the cpu running game and it's mainly because it broke the cpu run block and human rush defense sliders. They simply don't work anymore. That's why I saw the cpu running game take a hit once the 2nd patch came out. Those two sliders do not work anymore.

I ask anyone to play a game on All American. Play against the cpu on AA and turn the cpu run block slider to 100 and then turn the human run defense slider to 0. I don't think it makes a difference. The cpu running game will suck just like on AA default. I even played a half a game on Heisman. I don't think those sliders work their either. CPU run block at 100 and human run defense on 0 and you would think the cpu would just be plowing through me. Nope.

The sliders are broken now in terms of the cpu running game. If they do work they are so watered down that it's ridiculous. I'm really disappointed. This is a game killer for me on AA. I'm going to have to make the jump to Heisman and see if I can tweak the game so it plays like AA. But I don't want to really deal with the garbage that comes with Heisman either. I hope I can fix this issue or the EA team can because this will ruin NCAA 11 for me. I'd love to hear any feedback on this as well. Tune those sliders to the max and watch the cpu running game go unchanged. I'm tired, disappointed and going to bed.

[Hooe]

Forgive me but I actually haven't noticed this?

In fact, I just today lowered the human run blocking slider from 50 to 25 in the online dynasty of which I am a commissioner (in a response to everyone in the dynasty running for 300+ a game; we had previously been playing on default All-American), and the human running game was significantly affected; all of our RBs' averages were effectively cut in half against AI opponents.

[Pongsona]

Yep. I totally agree. After RB takes a handoff from QB, the offensive line lets go of every defensive player. Such a shame..

[Pongsona]

Quote: Originally Posted by Krioniq

Forgive me but I actually haven't noticed this? In fact, I just today lowered the human run blocking slider from 50 to 25 in the online dynasty of which I am a commissioner (in a response to everyone in the dynasty running for 300+ a game; we had previously been playing on default All-American), and the human running game was significantly affected; all of our RBs' averages were effectively cut in half against AI opponents.

I think he was referring to CPU running game.

[NDAlum]

I could not disagree more. I agree Rush D doesn't do much of anything, but Run Block is very sensitive!

I will say that I do play on Heisman and honestly I haven't had issues with "cheating" or any type of BS. On any level you'll get the "psychic AI" here and there. I'll get it one play on Heisman then the next I'll run again and the next play I come out in 4-wide for a run and they're in dime. I had the same issue here and there on Varsity in regards to "psychic AI".

I had to drop CPU Run Block to 45 on Heisman because at 50 myself & KG noticed the CPU run game was too good.

This is the first year the CPU o-line with hold blocks instead of just pancaking your line. I love it. If you have good LB's and can shed blocks to get to the ball carrier you're going to do well.

Man I'm just really excited by what I experience. I definitely saw the issues on AA when I initially played that.

I have not played an option run team yet, I should've tested my sliders against GT but I will probably never play them so oh well.

[NDAlum]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pongsona

Yep. I totally agree. After RB takes a handoff from QB, the offensive line lets go of every defensive player. Such a shame..

Really? I don't see this at all. I've had the CPU get holes so huge on Heisman (I have a TERRIBLE d-line [C+]) and when I faced Cal they had 300 yards rushing on me.

[Pongsona]

Quote: Originally Posted by NDAlum

Really? I don't see this at all. I've had the CPU get holes so huge on Heisman (I have a TERRIBLE d-line [C+]) and when I faced Cal they had 300 yards rushing on me.

Ah. I play on AA with Silent Nature's set of sliders, though. Never tried Heisman because I heard you feel "cheated." Maybe I should give it a try..

[NDAlum]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pongsona

Ah. I play on AA with Silent Nature's set of sliders, though. Never tried Heisman because I heard you feel "cheated." Maybe I should give it a try..

I just posted some today in the sliders section and you could give them a try. Trying them won't hurt anything and maybe you find you really enjoy them. You may find you hate them and that's cool too!

I'm just stating my experience and what I've observed. I still have a very positive outlook on the game because I play with people online who are a part of this site and play fair. I don't have to deal with the BS that those who play randoms come across.

I hate zone coverage...there I said something bad about NCAA '11!