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Originally posted by Cuivienen
Speed is not a skill. Sprinting is not nearly a top 3 most important skill for a power back.

Yes, sprinting. I would think others who have built power back would disagree. Speed isn't as important as conditioning or power running, but you want to get it up pretty high (60+).

Originally posted by Galactic Empire
It helps the linemen get off the snap earlier and initiate the first "blocking" interaction.

Not Cs.

Originally posted by Cuivienen
Not Cs.

That is debatable. This discussion was made a long time ago and some came to the conclusion that centers still need snap reaction.

Originally posted by Galactic Empire
Yes, sprinting. I would think others who have built power back would disagree. Speed isn't as important as conditioning or power running, but you want to get it up pretty high (60+).

First of all, 60 is not high.

And other who have built good power backs would not disagree. Sprinting would not be rated as the third most important skill for a power back.

Most would probably say carry grip is 3. The more informed builders would say toughness. Sprinting is 5th at best - important for elusive and physicals backs, not for power backs.

Originally posted by Galactic Empire
That is debatable. This discussion was made a long time ago and some came to the conclusion that centers still need snap reaction.

It's not debatable. It's provable in the sim. Build some dots and test it out, like I did. Or hell, just watch some random replays and show me one where the C is not the first one or tied for first out of the stance.

Originally posted by issacar
Thought on lead awareness?

Totally useless, as are most awareness skills.

Originally posted by redoct
I've been meaning to ask this: snap reaction doesn't matter for centers right? (since they are the ones snapping the ball anyway)

Seemed a logical assumption to make but just wanted to double check

People questioned it in the past (logic saying it shouldn't be important, but people not trusting the sim to be logical), so I went and tested it myself and the C doesn't need snap reaction, but it is an option on every other lineman. Not necessary though.

For OL other than C, it helps you run short yardage up the middle. It can help you with your pass blocking too, especially not getting insta Spin Cycled which is the kiss of death.

For DL, it's a nice secondary skill to PRT, but certainly not necessary either. I like to take it though.

Pass Awareness, Drop back grip, Drop back power, Pass rush power, Pass rush deflection, Snap reaction, Strip technique, Diving.

Those are all skills I invest minimally in.

I thought Xars was a pretty big proponent of snap reaction on WRs?

I don't think snap reaction should be maxed but most players need some, like 40-50. Diving too...although it should only be on a few types of players. Everything else I agree with.

Balance sucks.

For pass rush power, you need around 30 on blitzing LBs to get Tunnel Vision to fire.

Originally posted by Galactic Empire
I thought Xars was a pretty big proponent of snap reaction on WRs?

I don't think snap reaction should be maxed but most players need some, like 40-50. Everything else I agree with.

I'm not Xars.

Originally posted by GoGetta
Balance sucks.

lol...I agree and think it should be a much bigger part of the game. It should aid in breaking tackles.

Originally posted by Rob.
I'm not Xars.


I realize this but Xars has put together the best passing team to date on this game.

Originally posted by Galactic Empire
I realize this but Xars has put together the best passing team to date on this game.

That doesn't mean he knows how much every attribute contributed to that success.

Also: http://glb2.warriorgeneral.com/game/hof

I passed a little too.