Penalty settings

[soonermagic75]

How many of you guys have tried with penalties at zero. The game seems to play really well that way. Is there much difference, its hard for me to tell

[rudyjuly2]

I barely tried it and I don't know. Some people seem to think these things make a difference but others probably don't want to play with penalty sliders at 0. I know someone had a long thread on this shortly after release I think.

[capone2117]

I gotta say that there is a huge difference. As I've progressed through more than 60 games with these settings at zero, I've seen a huge difference in play and overall fun. I don't know what it is, but it works. The game plays like it was designed to play. And I've seen penalties rise since I first started with this. I used to get about 3 penalties a game, but know I'm seeing 7-8 a game. Mostly facemasks on kickoffs, offsides, and holding on screen plays. But, the game is progressing well. I started this with my 12 team dynasty about mid-year and since I've seen a major difference in competition and CPU game play. I gotta admit, my teams went from being in the top 25 for defense, to being scattered throughout the board. Even my top ranked Georgia Bulldogs went from being 1 in rush, pass, and overall defense, to being pushed out to the top 15 in all categories. Let's just say this, the teams that are supposed to be in the mix are, and teams that have no business being there, are not there. I've also seen a major change in the running game. I went from averaging 120+ per game rushing, to now being stuffed by teams (GA- Moreno rushed for 43 against Auburn) and having some spectacular games (Smith of UCF rushed for 233 against Marshall). Bottom line, the game might not have changed for some people, but for others, they see the light and have tons of fun.

[ty5oke]

Quote: Originally Posted by capone2117

I gotta say that there is a huge difference. As I've progressed through more than 60 games with these settings at zero, I've seen a huge difference in play and overall fun. I don't know what it is, but it works. The game plays like it was designed to play. And I've seen penalties rise since I first started with this. I used to get about 3 penalties a game, but know I'm seeing 7-8 a game. Mostly facemasks on kickoffs, offsides, and holding on screen plays. But, the game is progressing well. I started this with my 12 team dynasty about mid-year and since I've seen a major difference in competition and CPU game play. I gotta admit, my teams went from being in the top 25 for defense, to being scattered throughout the board. Even my top ranked Georgia Bulldogs went from being 1 in rush, pass, and overall defense, to being pushed out to the top 15 in all categories. Let's just say this, the teams that are supposed to be in the mix are, and teams that have no business being there, are not there. I've also seen a major change in the running game. I went from averaging 120+ per game rushing, to now being stuffed by teams (GA- Moreno rushed for 43 against Auburn) and having some spectacular games (Smith of UCF rushed for 233 against Marshall). Bottom line, the game might not have changed for some people, but for others, they see the light and have tons of fun.

I'm a believer as well. The only thing I know for a fact that changed for me was user pancakes. I would be lucky to get 1 in a game, but after going to 0 penalties I usually see 2 or 3 lineman with 1 or 2 pancakes a game. I used to get these type of stats when I simulated but never in user played games

The game feels better to me with the penalties at 0, plus I really don't see a change in penalties called. So, I'm happy with it.

[catfish9-5]

i feel the game has the "open" feel to it with sliders at zero, especially in the passing game once the reciever catches the ball. I have only played a few games, but I like the feel of the game now. It seems that I could finally play the "field position" game with a team with a strong defense trying to pin a team deep in their territory. I don't feel cheated if I make a mistake, it's off to the races or if the computer gets a 1st down on a play where my defender seems lost.

[rudyjuly2]

I haven't really experimented with these but I personally think it's far better to tweak the actual sliders first to fix things before playing with the penalty sliders. I would only try this method if I wasn't satisfied with what the regular sliders do. At least we know what the main sliders do rather than have to guess at the effectiveness of a crazy penalty slider system.

[catfish9-5]

Quote: Originally Posted by rudyjuly2

I haven't really experimented with these but I personally think it's far better to tweak the actual sliders first to fix things before playing with the penalty sliders. I would only try this method if I wasn't satisfied with what the regular sliders do. At least we know what the main sliders do rather than have to guess at the effectiveness of a crazy penalty slider system.

I do have the "actual" sliders adjusted somewhat and I can't recall which set I'm using. I agree with you. I was enjoying the game with just the AI sliders adjusted, but I saw the initial post about the penalty sliders and thought I would give them a shot. This was the first time playing ncaa in awhile due to Live 09 and 2k9, and it could be due to the "freshness" of playing it again.

[mgoblue678]

I would set offsides and roughing the passer at 5 though. With it at 0 offsides isn't called at all and the cpu takes cheap shots at your qb with rtp at 0.

[J-Unit40]

Hey Capone, do you have everything set to zero?

Thanks. I'm going to give this a good trial to check it out.

[mgoblue678]

If you set offsides at 0 it won't be called. I would not recommend setting them all at 0. Quite frankly I played multiple games with them at 100 and at 0 and didn't notice any difference in gameplay. I think what you guys are seeing is just a placebo effect.