What kind of franichse mode player are you?

[Grindtime2311]

Sometimes I feel like I am the only person who plays franchise like I do lol. I like to play lets say at most the first eight games of the season and sim the rest. I also get extra motivation to play games where my former players are now my opponent. Most of all I enjoy the business side of the game. I love to Scout new players, free agency, and just get my team to tip top shape then win like its nothing. That would explain why I've finished one whole 30 year franchise mode, I had relocated the team and all. I really love the business side of the game, and then the playoffs if I make it.

I refuse to sit and play 16 games lol, last time I even came close to that was in madden 08 when I first had a PS3 (I now play xbox 360). I remember I had the Steelers and I was 14-0 5:00 Q's.

The biggest reason why I dont play all games is because I play 12min quarters with the acc. clock for realistic stats. On top of that I dont want to always have great records, I manage to barely ever lose against the CPU. (I looked up/fixed the sliders for better play)

But how do you guys manage your franchise modes?

[Broncos86]

My greatest franchise weakness is off-season. Sometimes I think I enjoy off-season more than the games. I usually play a game, sim a game, etc. I actually play more games in NCAA than I do Madden. But I just have this thing where I want to see my rookies progress, and I want to draft new rookies.

[Grindtime2311]

Quote: Originally Posted by Broncos86

My greatest franchise weakness is off-season. Sometimes I think I enjoy off-season more than the games. I usually play a game, sim a game, etc. I actually play more games in NCAA than I do Madden. But I just have this thing where I want to see my rookies progress, and I want to draft new rookies.

Thats cool. Yeah I love when I see my big money first round pick succeed!

[KBLover]

I echo a lot Broncos' sentiments. I love off season stuff and trying to draft and develop the team and not use FAs (mostly because I'm cheap lol). I do play out all my games and use 12 min. quarters.

I always want to use my rookies, especially if they look to have a lot of promise or have an interesting skill set. I'll put them out there and see how they do. I also like mixing personnel or trying guys in new responsibilities or trying a whole different scheme and noting how everyone performs, especially against teams we just can't beat for some reason or after a losing streak/run of poor play from one unit or position group.

[RedZoneD25]

A 24/7 one. Though when I do one for fun, GM Mode is my style. I let the chips fall where they may and handle all the team-assembling duties.

[RGiles36]

Previously, I would play all 16 games for my team.

Then I read from another OSer the enjoyment he got out of playing 8 or so games, and simming the other 8. I think he primarily used this strategy b/c he was struggling to lose against the CPU. Simming some games gave the CPU a better shot to steal some W's.

Plus, it makes awareness still have some relevance for the user. I'd still want to have a 'smart' QB and smart players b/c I know a significant portion of the season will be simmed and thus awareness will be accounted for in the sim engine.

I normally sim about 4-6 games, and then 2 other games I'll probably play as the opposing team to get a feel for what it's like to play against the team I've put together.

Even on the weeks that I sim, I most times will still play a random game. I don't like moving through seasons too fast.

[RedZoneD25]

Quote: Originally Posted by rgiles36

Previously, I would play all 16 games for my team. Then I read from another OSer the enjoyment he got out of playing 8 or so games, and simming the other 8. I think he primarily used this strategy b/c he was struggling to lose against the CPU. Simming some games gave the CPU a better shot to steal some W's. Plus, it makes awareness still have some relevance for the user. I'd still want to have a 'smart' QB and smart players b/c I know a significant portion of the season will be simmed and thus awareness will be accounted for in the sim engine. I normally sim about 4-6 games, and then 2 other games I'll probably play as the opposing team to get a feel for what it's like to play against the team I've put together. Even on the weeks that I sim, I most times will still play a random game. I don't like moving through seasons too fast.

I wish I was able to enjoy each season more. Sometimes I go through 8-9 a night.

[Broncos86]

Quote: Originally Posted by RedZoneD25

I wish I was able to enjoy each season more. Sometimes I go through 8-9 a night.

I try really hard to place emphasis on each season but I just have so much trouble. I think my problem is that I want to see an evolution. I've had teams where my entire roster is more or less set and I stare at the new draft class thinking "what position should I even draft?"

NCAA, every year is something new. A new QB, a new RB, etc. I can place more emphasis on each game because just one loss can bust a season. I can say "THIS season is for my senior QB, who could break the NCAA record." Just stuff like that. I have trouble doing that in Madden.

So yeah, if I'm left unchecked, I can easily pound through seasons in one sitting. I just love the management of the team so much in Madden.