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Re: 47 Season Thread

By Smirt211
12/31/2018 7:42 am
Those stinky Reapers are leading in my division, that's just a 'No!' :P #motivation #cue Bill Conti's "Gonna Fly Now"

:)

It's my boy Greyghost's team but it's AI now. Freaking Johnny 5. LOL
Last edited at 12/31/2018 7:44 am

Re: 47 Season Thread

By GrandadB
1/02/2019 4:13 pm
Smirt211 wrote:
Addendum:

GDB, I know you've been an advocate for those two particular blitzes and was not happy when they got neutralized, however, you're not the one GM I clearly had in mind when mentioning the strategy or involved in the past experiences I had under that archaic code. :)


Just had a terrible "beat" in Paydirt, which was a highly unlikely outcome for 4.4, but it showed me that it was still possible (long odds) to get a miracle type finish. Im not real happy with 4.4, but so what, makes you adapt and figure out how to compete with a different play selection and approach. I like that the game changes, and what it comes down to is that a win is win, whether you win by 1 pt or 10 or more. In 4.4, the scores are going to be a lot lower and closer than 4.3, especially when teams with good defenses play each other. Anyone that is having a hard time adjusting to 4.4, send me a PM and I will compare notes, cheers!

Re: 47 Season Thread

By punisher
1/03/2019 6:36 pm
GrandadB wrote:

Im not real happy with 4.4, but so what, makes you adapt and figure out how to compete with a different play selection and approach.


More like Improvise then adapt then overcome

it would be nice if people had your kind of thinking than complain about 4.4 version because really last i checked you can complain all you want but it is not going to change anything.

Re: 47 Season Thread

By PrivateSnowflake
1/04/2019 7:26 am
GG Alabama. That's about as even a game as you can get without a tie.

Regarding 4.4: Grandad put it perfectly.

I'm not doing too bad, but I still turn in head scratching games. The one good thing is I'm in a few leagues, so I can test across multiple games rather quickly. Smirt taught me a lesson in FCS last night that I can immediately look to remedy in multiple games today. The talent may be different, but at least I can watch how a play unfolds.

Since rumor is 4.5 will "fix" this dump-off or get sacked nonsense, I'll hold off harsh criticism and happily forget 4.4 ever existed.

Re: 47 Season Thread

By Smirt211
1/04/2019 8:05 am
JDB, come on buds.

Can't we just have 1 big play.....please! https://afl.myfootballnow.com/watch/2397#423186

Wakes up from his slumber to give Slowtospeak good game respect. :)
Last edited at 1/04/2019 8:06 am

Re: 47 Season Thread

By Smirt211
1/04/2019 8:08 am
punisher wrote:
GrandadB wrote:

Im not real happy with 4.4, but so what, makes you adapt and figure out how to compete with a different play selection and approach.


More like Improvise then adapt then overcome

it would be nice if people had your kind of thinking than complain about 4.4 version because really last i checked you can complain all you want but it is not going to change anything.


It could change things with enough outcry. Besides, my being vocal has been a check and balance system to let the Beta Boys know I'm not clueless to where these changes came from and why.

Re: 47 Season Thread

By Smirt211
1/04/2019 8:12 am
Re: Private Snowflake and 4.5. It may bring a remedy to the 4.4 snags in passing but it'll still hold down the explosion plays. I fear 4.5 is going to make matters worse because the initial focus of it was the run game/rushing. Basically, the Beta Boys are going to apply all the tricks they did to the passing game and wave their magic wand to take away the running game advantages.

BTW I love our battles. You're a badass competitor. :)

Re: 47 Season Thread

By billstein
1/05/2019 12:37 am
Somebody please share these "running game advantages"...
I'm a football purist, an old school guy,who has hesitantly moved to passing, as I can't seem to get a consistant ground game.
(Funny enough, when I first started playing MFN, I won a lot of games with a 3 RB rotation running game, paired with 70% running... but the game moved away from that, as well as people scouting me.)

Re: 47 Season Thread

By slowtospeak
1/05/2019 12:58 am
Thanks, GG too, but I'm still working on this team. I couldn't get the depth chart the way I want it.

Re: 47 Season Thread

By Smirt211
1/05/2019 7:20 am
The "running game advantages" aren't going to matter because the leader of the sWo has been on record as saying those types of players should be injured if used there. (and he has pull) However, in v4.4 you can use traditional tactics and develop a strong blocking game with the right plays and utilizing your linemen to the ultimate maximum advantage. (placement)