TL/DR
This was not an item that is being actively tested as of yet, however based on some changes on the Test Server to Kickoffs and Returns, these changes were evaluated during the Passing Game Mechanics Tests and I thought I would share them for those that are interested to see.
*************Method**************
Originally posted by Bort
- Update kickoffs to have longer hangtime, kicks left/right, closer together kickoff team, and wedge blockers who set up and wait for KR
-From the Test Server Changelog
**************Results***************
http://test.goallineblitz.com/game/game.pl?game_id=3098
**********Comments*************
Originally posted by Mike rogers
- Update kickoffs to have longer hangtime, kicks left/right, closer together kickoff team, and wedge blockers who set up and wait for KR
Hang time looks good, would need to see how its effecting all levels of build, but promising. Also concerns that extended play time will lead to extended energy loss.
Wedge blockers are doing a much better job in waiting for the KR,
However on shorter kicks they do seem to be seperating almost instanly and splitting wide to pick up blocks, rather than driving upfield as we would see IRL. : http://test.goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=3098&pbp_id=667869
Is this intentional? Its working in that blocks are being picked up, but its not realistic.
Majority of tackles on the KR were due to Wedge splitting early on shorter kicks : http://test.goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=3098&pbp_id=667889
For longer kicks its working great : http://test.goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=3098&pbp_id=667879
But its not a 100% win, will still need the right people in the right place, relevant builds etc, (and energy levels will effect it.)
http://test.goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=3098&pbp_id=668101 : I can see that it will be neccessary to give up roster slots to STOP at higher levels to achieve reliable returns, not a bad thing.
Kicks Left/Right will need more work: http://test.goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=3098&pbp_id=667908
Doesn't appear to be any allowances made with the coverage team? I guess the easiest adjustment would be to allow the opposite side of the coverage team to adjust their path by the same value as the angle of the kick automatically after X ticks/yards based on a vision check.
If not what I am seeing is that as soon as KR catches ball, dots start an intercept route that leads more or less to the EZ, and exposes a flank to a cut back and will use a lot of energy. Looks bad, but might not effect the sim much if at all.
***********Conclusion************
This change will be tested further as we go along and the results will be posted here
This was not an item that is being actively tested as of yet, however based on some changes on the Test Server to Kickoffs and Returns, these changes were evaluated during the Passing Game Mechanics Tests and I thought I would share them for those that are interested to see.
*************Method**************
Originally posted by Bort
- Update kickoffs to have longer hangtime, kicks left/right, closer together kickoff team, and wedge blockers who set up and wait for KR
-From the Test Server Changelog
**************Results***************
http://test.goallineblitz.com/game/game.pl?game_id=3098
**********Comments*************
Originally posted by Mike rogers
- Update kickoffs to have longer hangtime, kicks left/right, closer together kickoff team, and wedge blockers who set up and wait for KR
Hang time looks good, would need to see how its effecting all levels of build, but promising. Also concerns that extended play time will lead to extended energy loss.
Wedge blockers are doing a much better job in waiting for the KR,
However on shorter kicks they do seem to be seperating almost instanly and splitting wide to pick up blocks, rather than driving upfield as we would see IRL. : http://test.goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=3098&pbp_id=667869
Is this intentional? Its working in that blocks are being picked up, but its not realistic.
Majority of tackles on the KR were due to Wedge splitting early on shorter kicks : http://test.goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=3098&pbp_id=667889
For longer kicks its working great : http://test.goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=3098&pbp_id=667879
But its not a 100% win, will still need the right people in the right place, relevant builds etc, (and energy levels will effect it.)
http://test.goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=3098&pbp_id=668101 : I can see that it will be neccessary to give up roster slots to STOP at higher levels to achieve reliable returns, not a bad thing.
Kicks Left/Right will need more work: http://test.goallineblitz.com/game/replay.pl?game_id=3098&pbp_id=667908
Doesn't appear to be any allowances made with the coverage team? I guess the easiest adjustment would be to allow the opposite side of the coverage team to adjust their path by the same value as the angle of the kick automatically after X ticks/yards based on a vision check.
If not what I am seeing is that as soon as KR catches ball, dots start an intercept route that leads more or less to the EZ, and exposes a flank to a cut back and will use a lot of energy. Looks bad, but might not effect the sim much if at all.
***********Conclusion************
This change will be tested further as we go along and the results will be posted here
Edited by darkenrahl_17 on Oct 26, 2010 19:15:17
Edited by darkenrahl_17 on Oct 26, 2010 19:14:36
