Stop running backwards on curl routes

[DJ]

How do you do this? It seems every time I complete a pass on a curl route, my WR ends up either gaining no yards or losing 2-3 yards because after the catch, he runs back towards the line of scrimmage.

So, how do I get my guy moving forward, or at the very least, bring him to a stop, after the catch?

By the way, I've been friggin' hooked on this game after going through the teams I downloaed and adjusting the ratings (PS3). Yes, the game is lacking a lot of features but the on-field stuff is just awesome. I'm done with Madden and it's all Backbreaker now.

[SteelaNati0n]

Quote: Originally Posted by DJ

How do you do this? It seems every time I complete a pass on a curl route, my WR ends up either gaining no yards or losing 2-3 yards because after the catch, he runs back towards the line of scrimmage. So, how do I get my guy moving forward, or at the very least, bring him to a stop, after the catch? By the way, I've been friggin' hooked on this game after going through the teams I downloaed and adjusting the ratings (PS3). Yes, the game is lacking a lot of features but the on-field stuff is just awesome. I'm done with Madden and it's all Backbreaker now.

I dont think you can, but you could throw the ball while they are still running forward and hope the DB doesent bat/pick it.

Also I re-bought BB add me on PSN-SteelaNati0n

[Nobled]

I have had the same problem. But I have gotten it to work. I think it’s the timing. If you wait too long they will run too far backwards. If you throw too early then he just runs straight. But if you time it with the cut back, I think it works better. Not completely sure, maybe someone can verify.

[sb24]

Quote: Originally Posted by DJ

How do you do this? It seems every time I complete a pass on a curl route, my WR ends up either gaining no yards or losing 2-3 yards because after the catch, he runs back towards the line of scrimmage. So, how do I get my guy moving forward, or at the very least, bring him to a stop, after the catch? By the way, I've been friggin' hooked on this game after going through the teams I downloaed and adjusting the ratings (PS3). Yes, the game is lacking a lot of features but the on-field stuff is just awesome. I'm done with Madden and it's all Backbreaker now.

Are you holding directly up (12 o'clock) on the left stick? He should turn right around for you(I do think he has to "finish" his route first tho). Ill havent to tried a short curl, but the deep curls work great for me if I get him enough time to "finish" his route. I would practice on the deeper curls when the D is in zone and you should get a better idea of how they work in this game.

[DJ]

Quote: Originally Posted by sb24

Are you holding directly up (12 o'clock) on the left stick? He should turn right around for you(I do think he has to "finish" his route first tho). Ill havent to tried a short curl, but the deep curls work great for me if I get him enough time to "finish" his route. I would practice on the deeper curls when the D is in zone and you should get a better idea of how they work in this game.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure I'm holding up on the stick.

The controls are still taking some getting used to from EA's game. I have a hard time turning around or getting to the edge. But it makes the game fun that way, as I'm learning new things.

The player interactions are really well done in this game and the tackles are a thing of beauty.

[sb24]

Quote: Originally Posted by DJ

Yeah, I'm pretty sure I'm holding up on the stick. The controls are still taking some getting used to from EA's game. I have a hard time turning around or getting to the edge. But it makes the game fun that way, as I'm learning new things. The player interactions are really well done in this game and the tackles are a thing of beauty.

Yeah I am not 100% on what I do but I can get guys on a (deep)curl to pull a 180 and start heading the right direction(sometimes). When I figure it out Ill post it here.

I agree with everything else you said. I played Phobia the other night and it was a thing of beauty. When you have a guy that knows the game well enough to really be able to then read the D and find the open man, it turns into everything you could ask for. Of course there are plenty of WTF moments, but I have had the same amount of those moments playing any football game. They all have their own unique WTF moments so you got to take the good with the bad.

[TreFacTor]

The key is to NOT hit sprint or focus before turning the player. Any time you hit focus or aggressive, the player seems to accelerate uncontrollably in the direction they are facing. There is no leeway in turning when accelerating in this game, the players handle more like mid size sedans rather than highly trained agile athletes.