The Gator
Footballguy
RiceSanderLloydsome OTsome cornersome FSAnother OTBERNIE KOSAR!!!!dexter manleycarl banksanother cornerI think that's correct. I need to get the names when I get in later.
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Mesmashu
Footballguy
i was the same way as you, but i figured it out! it's really quite simple and you'll probably laugh but here it is... don't accept the default location of the arrow. angle it down a little for more distance. it increases the chance that it will get blocked obviously, but you'll get more distance.i think we get used to not moving the arrow on XP's and they look like they'll go a mile, but it's different for FG's.yes i know. obvious.
Mesmashu
Footballguy
right on schedule.... take your time.Just got in... give me a couple minutes.I am sorelysamsa should be walking through the door any minute now...
seeing Jessie Tuggle off the board. Damn you Green.
Raging weasel
Footballguy
the one thing I hate about this game is kicking.My kickoffs are lucky to make it to the 20,my longest FG is 28 yards,I miss XPs and I'm lucky if I can punt it 25 yards.If I was bad at kicking instead of awful I'd win alot more or at least not get blown out as much.
Mesmashu
Footballguy
thats f'n awesome! I've seen some online guys use him effectively. if you can, thats a huge bonus for you cause you can use the golds on someone else.
Raging weasel
Footballguy
Tuggle was my next target also.right on schedule.... take your time.Just got in... give me a couple minutes.I am sorelysamsa should be walking through the door any minute now...
seeing Jessie Tuggle off the board. Damn you Green.
Mesmashu
Footballguy
read my post. if distance is your problem, the answer is there.
Mesmashu
Footballguy
ahahahaha :finger:yes I'm still bitter.Tuggle was my next target also.right on schedule.... take your time.Just got in... give me a couple minutes.I am sorelysamsa should be walking through the door any minute now...
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The Gator
Footballguy
####I've been pulling back and instantly pushing up.
The Gator
Footballguy
Steady has this game? :throwsdiscinmicrowave:
Raging weasel
Footballguy
will be afk for 30-45 minutes,actually have some out of office work to do
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No. 16
Footballguy
He doesn't break the 1st tackle very often, at least when I played with him.
Mesmashu
Footballguy
good to know
Buddy Ball 2K3
Footballguy
Well I can honestly say that I have not played with any of my teams (other then my off line seasons) more then 3 times. I love this game because of the ability to build so many different teams. Its a compulsion for me I guess.my mind is going a hundred miles an hour trying to figure out which direction I want to take my team. do i try something new or stick with what I know? do I go gold QB or try Bernie Kosar?do i want to be a running team, or a passing team? TE or no TE?
belljr
Footballguy
Mesmashu said:
No. 16
Footballguy
As for kicking the best way to practice is to actually kick FGs online during game situations.
Buddy... punting when you're at the 30 won't make you a better player. Instead take the chance and kick that FG. You may miss it and it may cost you the game, but in the long run you'll eventually be able to nail that kick. You just have to actually PAY ATTENTION to kicking FGs unlike in other versions. Kinda like bowling where you have to be totally aware of what your body is doing.
Kicking tips - pretty simple actually
1) Pay attention to the kicker animation - when he cocks his leg back pullback, then push up as straight and as fats as you can.
2) The arrow does not point directly where the ball will end up.... it's hard to explain but I think of it as more of the angle/direction the leg will follow through. So if you are on the right hash mark, with a right footed kicker you want to pull the arrow towards the left a little bit, however if you are on the right hash mark with a left footed kicker you want to point the arrow straight or just a little bit to the left.
3) The aside from wind kick distance is based on timing and the speed of your "UP" flick. So even if the timing is perfect if your up flick is slow it won't go that far. You gotta jam fast. With a generic kicker the furthest FG I've hit is 52 yards, regardless of the wind direction you should eventually be able to knock down FGs up to 46 yards with ease. Kickoffs with a generic kick usually land between the 5 - 10 yard line. Just some goals fo ryou guys.
4) Go to to PRACTICE MODE. I was sucky at kicking until I actually practiced off line to learn the general timing, how to aim, and get a more natural feel. 30 minutes or less was probably all I spent knocking down FGs from all positions on the field. Once you learn to kick offline, the only thing you have to adjust is the timing when kicking online.
5) PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!
Buddy... punting when you're at the 30 won't make you a better player. Instead take the chance and kick that FG. You may miss it and it may cost you the game, but in the long run you'll eventually be able to nail that kick. You just have to actually PAY ATTENTION to kicking FGs unlike in other versions. Kinda like bowling where you have to be totally aware of what your body is doing.
Kicking tips - pretty simple actually
1) Pay attention to the kicker animation - when he cocks his leg back pullback, then push up as straight and as fats as you can.
2) The arrow does not point directly where the ball will end up.... it's hard to explain but I think of it as more of the angle/direction the leg will follow through. So if you are on the right hash mark, with a right footed kicker you want to pull the arrow towards the left a little bit, however if you are on the right hash mark with a left footed kicker you want to point the arrow straight or just a little bit to the left.
3) The aside from wind kick distance is based on timing and the speed of your "UP" flick. So even if the timing is perfect if your up flick is slow it won't go that far. You gotta jam fast. With a generic kicker the furthest FG I've hit is 52 yards, regardless of the wind direction you should eventually be able to knock down FGs up to 46 yards with ease. Kickoffs with a generic kick usually land between the 5 - 10 yard line. Just some goals fo ryou guys.
4) Go to to PRACTICE MODE. I was sucky at kicking until I actually practiced off line to learn the general timing, how to aim, and get a more natural feel. 30 minutes or less was probably all I spent knocking down FGs from all positions on the field. Once you learn to kick offline, the only thing you have to adjust is the timing when kicking online.
5) PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!
The Gator
Footballguy
Bruce did this last night, and with reason 30+ and against the wind. However, it did lead to a Lloyd INT.
Mesmashu
Footballguy
no that was yesterday.
Raging weasel
Footballguy
I'm having the same problem which is why I've only drafted D so far.my mind is going a hundred miles an hour trying to figure out which direction I want to take my team. do i try something new or stick with what I know? do I go gold QB or try Bernie Kosar?do i want to be a running team, or a passing team? TE or no TE?
SR388
Footballguy
If I am into enemy territory, it's rare that I won't go for it if it's 4th and less then 5.Bruce did this last night, and with reason 30+ and against the wind. However, it did lead to a Lloyd INT.
PM me your pick since you're one away, I'll be here
SR388
Footballguy
His quick release will pay dividends. Good pick.
OC Zed
Footballguy
Ya, I was debating between him and a couple other options at QB. I was really thrown off by Montana already being off the board. We'll see how this plays out.
SR388
Footballguy
Montana - Championship!
The Gator
Footballguy
They need to add a setting like Madden so that you can't go for it on fourth save for a few situations.If I am into enemy territory, it's rare that I won't go for it if it's 4th and less then 5.Bruce did this last night, and with reason 30+ and against the wind. However, it did lead to a Lloyd INT.
Raging weasel
Footballguy
I just realized I'll be out of town from Friday noonish (EST) thru Sunday morning.If I can get 4 picks in by then I'll just fill my roster after the draft with the scraps and hope for the best.
Raging weasel
Footballguy
I thought Madden let you try it but made it almost immposible to convert?They need to add a setting like Madden so that you can't go for it on fourth save for a few situations.If I am into enemy territory, it's rare that I won't go for it if it's 4th and less then 5.Bruce did this last night, and with reason 30+ and against the wind. However, it did lead to a Lloyd INT.
No. 16
Footballguy
I'll be gone this weekend too.I think we should just pause for the weekend.
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SR388
Footballguy
Yea me and a few buddies came up with it YEARS ago, back on Tecmo Super Bowl. We had to try and keep our friends from killing themselves and quiting games because they would get stomped because they always went for it on fourth down.We call it the 4th & 5 rule.They need to add a setting like Madden so that you can't go for it on fourth save for a few situations.If I am into enemy territory, it's rare that I won't go for it if it's 4th and less then 5.Bruce did this last night, and with reason 30+ and against the wind. However, it did lead to a Lloyd INT.
4th & 5 (or more) = punt (Fake FG's & Punts are also an option, but they must be the designed fake punt/FG plays)
4th & 4 (or less) = go for it.
Down by 17 (or more) = all bets are off, go for it!
All this ends in the fourth quarter, as long as you are down. (Team ahead must punt)
Another twist we added was that you could go for it inside the opponents 40 yard line. That's the sorta no mans land where it's too long for a FG and almost a waste to punt.
Seems sorta complicated, but I guess we have been doing it so long it's second nature.
dude
Footballguy
thats cool. gives the NOOBS some time to try out players.No. 16 said:
The Gator
Footballguy
Not onlie. Online you didn't even get the option to go for it if it was 4th an 3 at your own 20 yard line. I forget the exact situations, but they were there.Raging weasel said:I thought Madden let you try it but made it almost immposible to convert?The Gator said:They need to add a setting like Madden so that you can't go for it on fourth save for a few situations.SR388 said:If I am into enemy territory, it's rare that I won't go for it if it's 4th and less then 5.The Gator said:Bruce did this last night, and with reason 30+ and against the wind. However, it did lead to a Lloyd INT.Mesmashu said:
dude
Footballguy
Mesmashu
Footballguy
i know i know. i wasn't expecting this "meeting" and i was ready to sit down and eat a pizza when the boss called me in.sure it was a basketball "meeting", but I've got priorities man. I had to be out the door and didn't have time to think a few picks ahead.