LL56s Extrememadden league: starting point for league rules

[Lavarleap56]

thanks to Drew-fl for a starting point.These rules are not final but rather a begining so discussion and ideas are encouraged. i need to do some editing but you guys should get the general idea.


QB DROPBACKS: You may drop back AT MOST 10 yards from the line of scrimmage. You may roll left/right as much as you want, but never go farther than 10 yards back. This inclueds PA, shotgun, and screen passes. If video is provided that your QB breaks this rule a little bit several times, or severely once, your qb will be suspended at least one game.

Also, video proof is required for all accusations of wrongdoing. Either upload the highlight straight from the xbox360, or record it post game with a camera, or record your entire game. Take some accountability and make it much easier for me to do something about it. ************************************************** ********

1. ETIQUETTE Show some sportsmanship. If you receive an ass-beating and your opponent played a great game by the rules, don't quit. Stick it out like a man. Or just punk out b/c you will never be a champion in life with that attitude. See league name for more info...

2. OFFENSIVE GAMEPLAY -Mix up run/pass unless game dictates you either run the clock or play catch up. -Mix up the route combinations of WR's/TE's -RB dump offs should not be the primary route of most pass plays. They should be a safety valve. -If you want to call a lot of screens, vary the formation -Don't quick snap every play. Allow both off/def to settle for at least a couple secs (unless playclock low)

And my favorite rule: If a team can't stop the run or pass, you may exploit them with a heavy dose of either one by using a number of different plays. Do not make it a habit of complaining about a person’s gameplay without first asking yourself, “why am I mad?” If the answer is because you could not stop their offense or they caught you off guard, then hit the practice field and move on.

3. HURRY-UP OFFENSE: - Don't abuse it. Use it once in awhile, but never for entire drives unless in a 2 minute or catch-up situation.

4. GOAL LINE FORMATION: - The goal line formation may be used at anytime if the offense is within 10 yards or less of either end zone. It may also be used in situations involving one yard or less to attain a first down.

5. 4TH DOWN RULE: Anytime during the game, 4th and 5 or less at the 50 or closer OR 4th and inches from anywhere on the field you are allowed to go for it. The only exception to this rule is in the 4th quarter when you are DOWN you can attempt the 4th down conversion at your discretion. DOWN, NOT TIED.

6. RUNNING UP THE SCORE: Running up the score is not allowed in this league. If you are ahead in the 4th quarter by 21 points or more you should be running the ball. With 2 minutes left: you must either run the ball or QB kneel. Any unnecessary scoring or stat padding will not be tolerated. Use your best judgment. Show sportsmanship by respecting your opponent.

7. DEFENSIVE GAMEPLAY

-Mix up man/zone, press/soft, blitz/coverage -Run your scheme, but find different ways to present it -No manual movement of D-linemen is allowed -You may use strategy pad to shift the whole line -You may hot route a specific lineman into coverage, contain, spy, etc... -No pulling D-linemen off the line to play FS against pass routes is allowed.

8. PLAYER MOVE one (1) defensive player can be manually positioned before the snap -Use the strategy pad as much as you want to shift or hot route, etc... -Do NOT move that player in front of DT's, or in any other fashion with the intent on confusing the AI of the offensive line. Glitching the AI is not the same as applying pressure. -On punt return, you can move a player manually within 5 yds of LOS to defend against a fake punt, but you may not pull them all the way back to block for a punt return.

9. DISCONNECTED GAMES - If your game DC's, these are the steps you should follow: 1. If the score was tied, you may start from the beginning and play again 2. The person who was leading at the time of the DC has the option to: - have the points spotted and time ran off to get to that exact point in the game - start the game completely over - spot points but not time. just spot the points and play from there.

- Immediately after a DC, you should be COMMUNICATING to find out what's going to happen. DO NOT come on es and makes posts like "OMG the Gam3 DC oh screw LIGHTNING BOLT!!!11"

*** If you were leading and your opponent refuses to spot your points, DO NOT finish the game. Just quit and let commish know so persuasive action can be taken. If you play it out and take a loss there is absolutely nothing commish can do so don't cry.

---------- Post added October-10th-2011 at 02:02 AM ----------

i also need to add that signing up for league manager is a requirement not a option.

[THUNDERDOME]

All sounds good.

[gchwood]

Sounds like just running gameplan play calling is functional if you can handle it.

[Lavarleap56]

If Anyone has suggestions or things they would like to change let me know. the goal is to have 32 people having fun so the more everyones involved will be a positive. im also thinking of two games a week with advances Thursday at 12:01am and Sunday at 12:01am.

[THUNDERDOME]

One suggestion I can throw in is maybe have everybody post times they think they would MOST LIKELY be available to play..... ie: Mon-Fri after 9pm , Sat. 5-12 EST
Maybe you can post it next to their name in the OP or have a thread for it.

I know everybody's schedule varies and isn't set in stone, but it could be good to have a general idea of when people are available to play.

Just a thought.....

[vegasnva]

Lets not for get that this is a game and not real football. I think were getting a little to strict here. How bout keep it simple. No glitching, nanoing,cheating. Let people play their video the game the want to. If they want to go for it 4-10 let them. I have found over the years that the madden gods will reward you making the right decisions, and punish you if you dont. I dont like the idea of rules dictating weither I run or pass, or how far I can drop back, or wither I want to run a hury up, or play press the whole game. You know when someone is not playing fair, or ruining the expierence. Report them at that time. IMO

I like the idea of the set days, and also a spot where people post when they are usually available.

[Lavarleap56]

Lets not for get that this is a game and not real football. I think were getting a little to strict here. How bout keep it simple. No glitching, nanoing,cheating. Let people play their video the game the want to. If they want to go for it 4-10 let them. I have found over the years that the madden gods will reward you making the right decisions, and punish you if you dont. I dont like the idea of rules dictating weither I run or pass, or how far I can drop back, or wither I want to run a hury up, or play press the whole game. You know when someone is not playing fair, or ruining the expierence. Report them at that time. IMO

I like the idea of the set days, and also a spot where people post when they are usually available.

rules i just copied and pasted from a email another league manager sent me. Having a sim league has to come with some rules/guidlines unfortunatley because if there are not i will be dealing with issues later. I have no problem with taking the qb rule out all together but its out for discussion to see what people think. no huddle rule im open to take out as well.

[vegasnva]

I'm with you. I like the idea of having a 2nd a 3rd in charge. How bout if someone is reported for somthing multiple times you all decide the punnishment. Also with the advantage of this forum, everyone will know who the jerks are. LL me and u played and I'm sure that we probably broke just about all of those rules at somepoint, but it was still fun, and I had no complaints, and you won so I'm pretty sure you dont have a complaint. Just keep it fun.

[Lavarleap56]

One suggestion I can throw in is maybe have everybody post times they think they would MOST LIKELY be available to play..... ie: Mon-Fri after 9pm , Sat. 5-12 EST
Maybe you can post it next to their name in the OP or have a thread for it.

I know everybody's schedule varies and isn't set in stone, but it could be good to have a general idea of when people are available to play.

Just a thought.....

great idea bro

[Son of Gadsden]

Are we making any onside kick rules or fake punts/kicks?

from what i understand it's pretty much just an understood "don't be a douche" rulebook.

[Lavarleap56]

Are we making any onside kick rules or fake punts/kicks?

from what i understand it's pretty much just an understood "don't be a douche" rulebook.

Basically that's What it is but we need some rules so I can deal with the douches. The people who play or act that way will surface if they are around and will be dealt with. My goal is to have 32 great owners and the initial group has the first oppurtunity but also I understand some people won't make it but we will see.

[Sweet Sassy Molassy]

How about another rule that says you can only use the QB sneak out of goalline formation once. QB sneaks are okay, but out of goalline might as well just be an auto-1st, because it's damn near impossible for the D to defend it, and I've played people who run it every time they get to any type of "x and inches" situation.

[Drew_Fl]

Lets not for get that this is a game and not real football. I think were getting a little to strict here. How bout keep it simple. No glitching, nanoing,cheating. Let people play their video the game the want to. If they want to go for it 4-10 let them. I have found over the years that the madden gods will reward you making the right decisions, and punish you if you dont. I dont like the idea of rules dictating weither I run or pass, or how far I can drop back, or wither I want to run a hury up, or play press the whole game. You know when someone is not playing fair, or ruining the expierence. Report them at that time. IMO

I like the idea of the set days, and also a spot where people post when they are usually available.

I know these may seem suffocating, but believe me we've used these in my lg since madden '10 and after you get your lg established, you hardly even need to check the rules. No one is telling you when to run or pass, just mix it up. And if you find a "perfect" 4th down rule please let me know b/c no one is ever completely satisfied with that. It's in there not to protect people from themselves, but it's usually the ****ty players going for 4th and 17 from their 20 and it makes it no fun for the good players who play the game like most of you want to play it.

The whole key is just to get people who want to play in this lg long-term. The more people you have like that, the less you will need rules.

How about another rule that says you can only use the QB sneak out of goalline formation once. QB sneaks are okay, but out of goalline might as well just be an auto-1st, because it's damn near impossible for the D to defend it, and I've played people who run it every time they get to any type of "x and inches" situation.

Yes this needs to be added in until it is patched. However, if someone uses this exploit i would immediately boot them b/c that is a slimy thing to do and you probably don't want to play with those people anyways.

[Cpt.Chaos47]

I didnt see anything about clock managment. I played someone in the other league who was running down the clock in the 3rd quarter. I don't care if they run the ball but to stand at the line and purposely let the clock run down basically makes the game boring as hell. In the 4th quarter is one thing but as soon as you get the lead is another.

[jaybrant]

Lets not for get that this is a game and not real football. I think were getting a little to strict here. How bout keep it simple. No glitching, nanoing,cheating. Let people play their video the game the want to. If they want to go for it 4-10 let them. I have found over the years that the madden gods will reward you making the right decisions, and punish you if you dont. I dont like the idea of rules dictating weither I run or pass, or how far I can drop back, or wither I want to run a hury up, or play press the whole game. You know when someone is not playing fair, or ruining the expierence. Report them at that time. IMO

I understand what you're saying about it just being a game but I LOVE the rules.. I want to play the game the way it's meant to be played... If someone wants to play the game where they go for it on 4th and 20 every drive then go play the cpu, or join a league where nobody cares.. I personally can't stand it when someone goes for it on 4th down in the first qtr on their own side of the field.. I want to go through my tv sometimes when I see that.