One of the conditions in my first post was that it wouldn't hurt my team. I'll give details when I retire.

TwoPint wrote: One of the conditions in my first post was that it wouldn't hurt my team. I'll give details when I retire.

No problem

Arados wrote: Whats you favorite Formation/tactical advice for a beginner like me?

That's actually a fairly deep question...or at least, the answer is. I don't think there is one "right" formation. You're not going to kill your team if you run a wishbone attacking the outsides instead of an I-formation going up the middle. It depends on a couple things.

Use a formation that highlights your strengths. Do you have three awesome linebackers? Then don't run a 5-2. Use your best players. Seems obvious, but...ya know. Is one of your tight ends a good blocker, but his catching sucks right now? Throw away from him with your better TE and a good WR on that side.

Right now, as far as I'm concerned, it's inconclusive whether an extra CB will help in pass protection. I've done it, but I couldn't tell if any perceived positives were from the extra CB or just who I was playing. Same thing with extra WRs on the same side.

I can't give a much better answer than that because, while I feel that it's something that is important, I believe it only has a big effect against teams with similar talent levels. So...it's hard to say much absolutely.

I'd find a base formation that you like and then do something a little different each game to see if you notice any differences. Also...run against bots and pass against humans. Someday, running against humans will be a viable option again, but it involves a lot more skills from what I see.

Hope that helps.

pstimpel wrote: TwoPint, I ask you to get permission for copying parts of this to the newbee sticky. What do you think?

If you think it will add to what's already in there...sure, go ahead.

Next!

I'll probably keep this reserved for people that have been here 4 months or less from now on...since this is the rookie forum and all.