Old School NFL league.

[catcatch22]

Was interested in creating a small time league with some interesting rules with APF 2k8. It would totally change the way the game is played and "prepared" for and be true to the teams we created. I'll post the ideas and the restrictions in a bit more detail later. I already thought of it awhile ago but never put it into action. Should be intersting what you guys think.

Once I post the particulars it should if anything bring about some discussion.

Anyhow is there anyone remotely interested?

[Valdarez]

So much for Madden 10 eh? heh

[catcatch22]

Quote: Originally Posted by Valdarez

So much for Madden 10 eh? heh

Madden is not horrible it's just not as good as All Pro Football in sooooooo many categories. However that does not make it a bad game. I think this version of madden is slightly comparable to NFL 2k5.

[catcatch22]

After extensive slider tweaking and testing my sliders with Grunt and MasonBallin!! I have finally come up with the sliders I want to use.

I will post that and all the other league "guidelines".

[grunt]

I am looking forward to the league.

[catcatch22]

Sliders for OSFL (Old School Football League)

Penalty Sliders

Neutral Zone Infraction - 35
Defensive Pass Interference - 35
Offensive Pass Interference - 70
Offensive Holding - 80
Defensive Holding - 35
Clipping - 100
Roughing the Passer - 0
Roughing the Kicker - 80
Late Hit - 0
Ineligible Receiver Downfield - 70
Face Mask - 25

Difficulty - Human / CPU

Blocking - 10/10
Passing - 18/18
Running - 8/8
Catching - 60/60
Coverage - 93/93
Pursuit - 95/95
Tackling -13/13
Kicking - 8/18
Fatigue - 15/25

[catcatch22]

Now here is the general team guidelines for how you can build your teams.

Here are the 3 basic rules for team choosing.

1. Between the years of 1966 and 2000 - 35 years of NFL football.

2. There must be at least 2 legends in the game that were on the team. Not neccesarily starters.

3. The team you choose has to be a playoff team.

If you need help finding teams and starters then go here to.....
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/

On that site you will get all the info you need on the team you want to build and whether or not they made the playoffs and who they started.

[catcatch22]

Now comes the CAP Restrictions and team build guidelines (Created Players).

Here comes the meat and potatoes of the leauge and set it apart from past All Pro Football leagues.

For starters you will build a team of not 11 but 13 players. Let me explain.

After picking the 11 (at least 2 in game legends) you have substitutes 1 for Gold and 1 for Silver. Since we will not be using a league server and will play games in the custom lobby. you have the opportunity to change your team (gold and silver) before every game.

For example you want to re-create the 1989 49ers but you have Lott, Rice and Montana at gold. Well you can start 2 and sit 1 before the game. No recreating players (already in the game) to fit a lower tier. Away team submits Starting lineups first on game day.

Also if the player is a created Gold or silver you can not change his "abilities". You may change your generic settings from game to game but the legend abilities for created players stay the same.

Though you have a substitute for Silver and Gold and can replace players in those tiers, you can not do the same for the Bronze guys. These players can not be changed or substituted.

As for Created Players here is the main guidelines to follow.

1. You can only create players who are starters or special teams starters (kickers, primary kick returners) for the team that year.

2. A Gold created player either must be a top 15 draft pick or have at least 8 Pro - Bowl seasons under his belt.

3. A Silver created player must have been drafted 16 - 45 or have at least 4 Pro -Bowl seasons under his belt.

4. A Bronze created player must have been drafted 46 - 105 or have at least 2 Pro - Bowl seasons over his career.

[catcatch22]

1. Speed Burner
2. Strength Bonus
3. Quick Feet

No CREATED PLAYER of any type or position can have any 2 or 3 of these attributes together in any shape of form.

Also here are rules to player abilities. Player must have accomplished certain goals in order to get certain abilities.

1. Clutch - Must be a Superbowl MVP
2. Leadership - 2 time First team ALL PRO
3. Signal Stealer - 4 time first team ALL PRO
4. Breakaway Burst - Lead the League in Touchdowns (rushing or Receiving) 2 seasons.
5. No closing Speed.

Offensive Players CAP guidelines.

Quarterbacks - no cadence, no 4th quater comeback.

1. Quick Release - Must have lead the league in pass attempts for 2 seasons.

2. Laser Arm - Lead the league in Touchdown% 2 seasons

3. Rocket Arm - Lead the league in passing yards per game 2 seasons.

Running Backs - No scissor kick, no Finesse and Power combo.

1. Workhorse - Lead the league in Rushing attempts 2 seasons

2. Branching Tackles - Lead the league in yards per rush attempt 1 season.

Pick Power and you can not pick another ability, Choose Finesse and you can not choose another ability.

Receivers - No Route god.

1. Deep Threat and Possesion abilities can not be stacked on to 1 player.

Offensive Lineman - No StoneWall

1. Bulldozer and Brickwall abilities can not be stacked on to 1 player.

[catcatch22]

Defensive Abilities

1. Defensive Lineman - Must have pass rush or run coverage as a or one of the abilities.

2. Linebackers - Must have pass rush, run coverage or coverage bonus as a or one of the abilities.

3. Defensive Backs - Must have pass rush, run coverage or coverage bonus as a or one of the abilities.

4. Ball Hawk - Lead the team in Interceptions for that season or lead the league in interceptions 1 season.

That is all for player abilities on offense and defense.