might I suggest these rules?

[howatzer]

1) All disconnects must be reported here. DCs will be tracked by the commisssioner (or delegate) to determine if the player should be removed from the league for "unsportsmanlike conduct." Please note if DC occurs as a result of "mercy" or agreed upon server issue for example.

2) If you are online, but do not want to participate in games or reply to requests, please set your status to offline. (Note: last year there was a problem that the EA servers always showed your status as "online" even if you set it to "offline" on the dashboard. If that is the case again this year, please be sure to check status on your friends list before sending requests or otherwise pestering others for lack of response).

3) Each player must complete a minimum of "X" games by (start of) Week 2, "Y" games by Week 3, and "Z" games by Week 4 of the league to be eligible to continue participation. (Note: I think we should aim to have the first year of the league wrapped up within the first month of release, so X=4, Y=10, Z=16 if we go with a full 16 game season. I know that's a lot of games to commit to in a short period, but it'll be sure that we're escalating to the playoffs in a reasonable amount of time and with the right group of guys. Even at it's peak, that's just 2 games a night, 3 nights a week...sounds about right for typical Madden ballers).

4) Trash talking is welcome. Threats/harassment are not.

5) Use of exploits should be reported and tracked by the commissioner (or delegate). Exploits are defined as known/documented issues with the game's AI (e.g. rocket catching, nano blitzing, deep zone coverage failure, etc.) and not strategic exploits (e.g. running out the clock, going on 4th down regardless of the situation, onside kicking regardless of the situation).

Regular rosters on All Pro (or whatever you decide)

[SILK_DA_SHOCKA]

1. Once you get 2 disconnects (while you were losing) you get kicked out.
If you were winning youll just have to replay the game.

2. You have to play your opponent withing 2 days of when you guys both accepted.

3. I dont know, I think we should just try to get games done as fast as possible, if you dont keep up or dont post here (stay active) then youll have to leave the league.

4. haha

5. I mean yea sure you can do that but to extant, dont be running wildcat every drive, no huddle all day, going for 2 all the time, going for it on 4th every time, etc.
Because honestly it gets annoying.

I have it on All-Pro everyone fine with that?

[Muriel23]

going on 4th down regardless of the situation, onside kicking regardless of the situation

Those aren't strategic exploits. That is taking advantage of the fact that it's a videogame and not a real football game.

I'm 100% against onside kicks, 4th down attempts unless it is a viable situation such as 4th and short PAST midfield. Or if it's the second half of play and you're down big for an onside kick.

Other than that it is bullshit and makes the game very unrealistic and hard to enjoy.

If people are going to employ those tactics in this league then I sure won't be around here very long.

[justifythegame]

Originally Posted by Muriel23

I'm 100% against onside kicks, 4th down attempts unless it is a viable situation such as 4th and short PAST midfield. Or if it's the second half of play and you're down big for an onside kick.

Other than that it is bullshit and makes the game very unrealistic and hard to enjoy.

If people are going to employ those tactics in this league then I sure won't be around here very long.

I feel ya man. I go play online because i don't like the madden AI which is retarded every year. But then when you go online, it doesn't feel real either cuz of ppl who do shit like that, like going for it on 4th down every drive.

And i just noticed they have the wildcat in this game. I was playing as the Ravens against the eagles yesterday, and this guy ran an 80 yard TD. I remember last year the Ravens D was the only D that the wildcat was unsuccessful with, in fact they got negative yardage. And then the guy ran 2 other 50+ yards TDs on me... until i tried a couple other plays to stop him... i can't believe madden would introduce another thing that would help the cheesers.

[BlitzXor]

Originally Posted by Muriel23

Those aren't strategic exploits. That is taking advantage of the fact that it's a videogame and not a real football game.

I'm 100% against onside kicks, 4th down attempts unless it is a viable situation such as 4th and short PAST midfield. Or if it's the second half of play and you're down big for an onside kick.

Other than that it is bullshit and makes the game very unrealistic and hard to enjoy.

If people are going to employ those tactics in this league then I sure won't be around here very long.

im with you 100% i hate it when people do stuff like that

[Wisconsin Sports Fan]

I would also prefer we have some restrictions on when we can go for it on 4th down, when we can go for 2 and when we can onside kick. It would be nice if everyone was responsible and realistic in these situations, but that's not always the case. Those who aren't make the game unenjoyable for me and apparently others in this league as well.

Other than that, I think you have everything else covered. Does anyone know if you can complete the game after your opponent disconnects? If not, that could be a huge problem. I know you could on NCAA in online dynasty games, if I remember right. Regardless, I hope everyone practices good sportsmanship.

That leads me to one last thing, do we want to at least frown upon running up the score, if not put something in place to prevent it? It would probably be helpful to prevent drama and people leaving the league.

[howatzer]

Running up the score shouldn`t matter, the Patriots do it all the time. It might be used in a tiebreaker for a playoff spot.

[majorforum88]

lolzz its good idea