Getting frustrated with '19

[bpd115]

I've been playing Madden (and NCAA) since around 1998. Each game has had it's 'quarks' if you will, but I've always seemed to adjust to them ok.

I started playing 19 with the 10 hour EA demo on EA Access and overall, it was enjoyable. I picked up the retail copy and while I noticed the ramped up difficulty with the run game, I was still doing things like going into New England and beating the Patriots. I play with the Steelers so while unrealistic, I was doing it. Beating the Eagles. Curb stomping teams I should like the Browns, etc.

I've not started my franchise yet, I wanted to wait until the 53 man rosters are out so I've been playing on All-Pro, normal speed, haven't touched a slider.

I don't know if it's been the patch or what, but now not only can I no longer run the ball with any sort of consistency, I'm struggling against the teams like Jets. I always seem to throw a pick at the wrong time, sack fumbles in my own territory, drives dying.....I've just quit the game in frustration way too many times the last few times I've played it. The OLine blocking is a mess and I'm waiting for Spiderman to drop and hopefully a new patch.

[tril]

Quote: Originally Posted by bpd115

I've been playing Madden (and NCAA) since around 1998. Each game has had it's 'quarks' if you will, but I've always seemed to adjust to them ok. I started playing 19 with the 10 hour EA demo on EA Access and overall, it was enjoyable. I picked up the retail copy and while I noticed the ramped up difficulty with the run game, I was still doing things like going into New England and beating the Patriots. I play with the Steelers so while unrealistic, I was doing it. Beating the Eagles. Curb stomping teams I should like the Browns, etc. I've not started my franchise yet, I wanted to wait until the 53 man rosters are out so I've been playing on All-Pro, normal speed, haven't touched a slider. I don't know if it's been the patch or what, but now not only can I no longer run the ball with any sort of consistency, I'm struggling against the teams like Jets. I always seem to throw a pick at the wrong time, sack fumbles in my own territory, drives dying.....I've just quit the game in frustration way too many times the last few times I've played it. The OLine blocking is a mess and I'm waiting for Spiderman to drop and hopefully a new patch.

use your sliders from the NCAA game. they are the same. running game will still be non existent but better.
I felt like you until, I decided to plug in my NCAA 11 sliders into this game. someone on here mentioned they used their NCAA 14 sliders and it was good for them also.

[muchacho]

Quote: Originally Posted by tril

use your sliders from the NCAA game. they are the same. running game will still be non existent but better. I felt like you until, I decided to plug in my NCAA 11 sliders into this game. someone on here mentioned they used their NCAA 14 sliders and it was good for them also.

Hmm, that’s interesting. I think I’m gonna have to give that a try myself.


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[thegut]

I would suggest running outside zone run plays to the short side of the field (unless it is absolutely overloaded on that side). For some reason, my guys are horrendous at blocking towards the wide side of the field. Don't know if you are doing it or not but DO NOT use the sprint trigger behind the line of scrimmage. Past the line, it can work wonders, but used behind the line they might as well called it the block shed trigger. If the CPU starts spreading out the line to cope with the zone then audible into a dive. I have had pretty good success using this tactic.

[Bubby Brister]

I've been playing Madden since the series began. Maybe I'm just too old for this sh1t now. Even with Madden's ups and downs through the years....and there have been plenty, I've never had such a horrible run game as I do in 19. I understand we can do something with sliders, or make changes elsewhere, but really it comes down to the dev's recognizing that they messed up, and they need to balance this game.

[Lilly Of The Valley]

Madden 17 ....

[bpd115]

Quote: Originally Posted by thegut

I would suggest running outside zone run plays to the short side of the field (unless it is absolutely overloaded on that side). For some reason, my guys are horrendous at blocking towards the wide side of the field. Don't know if you are doing it or not but DO NOT use the sprint trigger behind the line of scrimmage. Past the line, it can work wonders, but used behind the line they might as well called it the block shed trigger. If the CPU starts spreading out the line to cope with the zone then audible into a dive. I have had pretty good success using this tactic.

Interesting....I'll give this a try. I usually try and run to the wide sides.... Has anyone determined if identifying the mike does anything?

[Brandwin]

I am frustrated not because I can't run, I have no issues running, but because the cpu can't run for nothing.

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