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Game and Roster Management AI

Posted on August 6, 2009 at 03:07 PM.

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I don�t think any football game has done this well. And that�s managing the talent properly on your team. Every cpu team treats their roster the same way. The number one running back gets 90% of the carries. Injuries to starters don�t really change the play calling.

When a team has two good running backs like Miami has with Javarris James and Graig Cooper (or Clemson last year), the cpu should try to make sure the second running back gets on the field more often through packages and substitutions. Both backs need to get more touches. When you only have one great back, he should get all the touches.

If a quarterback like Bradford got hurt, shouldn�t Oklahoma try to run the ball more? Or if a scrambling quarterback like Tyrod Taylor got hurt, the cpu shouldn�t run the same plays with the backup if he�s a pocket passer. Even better, if two quarterbacks are evenly rated but one is a scrambler, would the cpu ever bring him in for a series or two to run a different offense?

Whenever we do get formation subs back in NCAA, pass rushers should be subbed in on obvious passing situations if warranted. The MLB should not always be the default LB in the dime package. Put the best player there and for the best situation.

The computer needs to recognize and utilize all the talent on the team properly. In other words, I want the cpu to play and think more like a human. Play to your strengths in every way. Make the appropriate play calling adjustments when injuries happen. I wonder how much longer this will take?

Comments

# 1 rspencer86 @ Aug 6

It sounds like Madden has taken some positive steps in this area, but we'll see just how well it works. This is something I think all sports dev teams should work on... it makes the game so much more fun to play because you won't see the same strategies, gameplans, etc. game after game.