Originally posted by Greywolfmeb Yes, there were decent presets. Both offense and defense but none were overpowered and all were used effectively iirc. I still have the lists.
Balanced - this preset uses a variety of formations and a balanced offense. Our definition of balanced offense is one that passes and runs in relatively equal percentages except when down and distance dictate doing otherwise (for example 3rd and long will always be a pass and 3rd and short will usually be a run).
Base Offense - this is the shell used in all of the offensive presets.
Basic Tactics Default - these are the end half/end game tactics used when no AI is selected for a team. Casual teams also use these.
Big - this preset uses a balanced offense with solely Goal Line, Big I, and 2 WR formations.
Outside - this preset uses a balanced offense with a strong lean towards outside running plays.
Pass First - this preset will look to pass first, even in typical running situations.
Power - this preset uses heavy inside rushing attack.
Run First - this preset will look to run first except in the most obvious passing situations.
Spread - this preset uses a balanced offense while solely using 3 WR, 4 WR, and 5 WR formations.
West Coast - this preset attempts to utilize a standard West Coast philosophy on offense, primarily by moving the chains using short to intermediate passing routes and by using the running game to create a balance.
Wildcat - this preset is designed for use with teams with rushing/dual threat QB's.
Offensive Depth Chart Setup
The preset gameplans utilize the following depth chart setup:
QB = Passing QB QB1 = Rushing QB - only used for Wildcat preset QB2 = All QB's - this slot is seldom used for anything but handoffs/pitches RB = Primary Rusher RB1 = Power Back/Inside Runs RB2 = Receiving/Scat Back FB = Primary Rusher FB1 = Blocker FB2 = Receiving/Scat Back TE/TE2 = Receiver BTE/TE1 = Blocker
Defense
Balanced - this defensive preset utilizes a mixture of man and zone coverages with defaults for all formations and some specifics for down and distance situations.
Base Shell - this is the shell used in all of the defensive presets.
Man to Man - this defensive preset utilizes mainly man to man coverage with some Cover 1/Cover 2 in certain passing situations.
Pass Focus - this defensive preset utilizes mainly passing coverage schemes such as medium and deep zones, Cover 1, Cover 2, and Cover 3. To mainly be used against teams that primarily pass.
Run Focus - this defensive preset utilizes aggressive run coverage schemes and is to be mainly used against teams that primarily run the ball.
Tagged - this defensive preset has set up tags for some of the most common situations. The Balanced preset is the default if a non-tagged play comes up. The tags for this preset are detailed later in this FAQ.
Zone - this defensive preset utilizes mainly zone coverage schemes with some man schemes in certain running situations.
Defensive Depth Chart Set Up
The preset gameplans utilize the custom linebacker slots as follows:
LOLB1 = Blitzer MLB1 = Coverage ROLB1 = Blitzer
What are the Tags for Tagged Defensive Preset?
Power (pHB) = running back that typically only runs between the tackles. Blocker (bFB or bTE) = back or TE that typically is only in to block, not run routes. Receiver (rHB, rFB, or rTE) = back or TE that typically is only in to run routes, not block. Rusher (rQB) = rushing QB. Speedy (sHB) = running back that typically only runs outside the tackles and is not called on often to run routes.