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VSN ROOM GUIDELINES for Madden 10
These are the guidelines that all sim players should follow when they setup and play a game here at VSN. If you are familiar with MM and have played games there in the past, this is all old news to you guys. They are brought over directly from MM. For those not familiar with MM and with the way things were ran there, take a few minutes and read over the guidelines because this is what is expected when you play a game here. These guidelines go back for the last few years, so some stuff may seem outdated. Different guidelines can be added or removed anytime by Houtz or myself. We will always listen to any questions/suggestions for the guidelines.
Some basic things that are expected for a respectable game
*using multiple offensive and defensive sets
*play calling that is diversified
*sim style plays (punting when and where appropriate)
*you should call your defense AFTER the offense has picked their formation. Coming out in a 34 against a 4 wide set is not realistic all game long.
Some basic things that are NOT acceptable
*Pulling players off the LOS during ANY play before the snap is not allowed(punt or otherwise)
*Shifting D-Line past their normal shifts - no manual shifts
*Going for 4th in unrealistic times in the game (losing in the 2nd quarter by a TD and going for it on your side of the field is not realistic.)
*No Audibling down (offense or defense)
*Goal-line formation only should be used in short yardage situations (3 yards or less for a 1st down or touchdown)
*No audilbing right out of the playcalling screen
*No excessive motioning
*Milking the clock under 1 minute in the first half and two minutes left in the game is allowed. Other than that, please pick and run your play as quickly as possible
*No quitting
*Just because you see it in the NFL doesn't mean that it should be done in the VSN room
Manual substitutions that are allowed
*TE allowed to go to WR
*Safety allowed to go to CB
*HB allowed to go to FB
*FB allowed to go to HB
*HB allowed to go to WR
*FB allowed to go to WR
*FB allowed to go to TE
*TE allowed to go to FB
--Package substitutions are allowed.
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To stay an active member in the community you must follow these basic rules
1. No Complaining - If you have a problem with someone's game, PM them and clear it up. Then play the game again. If you are unable to clear it up, PM Houtz or myself and let me know what the problem is and we will mediate.
2. No Quitting - If you get disconnected, quit the game and meet back up in the lobby to replay the game. Quitting is not acceptable. PM the person and try to get it resolved. If they don't adjust, then finish the game and send a report to Mobb or Houtz. VSN sponsored league games also fall under this category.
3. Conceding - conceding is up to the 2 players who are playing each other. It's up to the participants of the game to decide if it is ok to concede. If one person does not agree, the game must continue.
4. RESPECT YOUR OPPONENT - We hope that is enough said - if not, no name calling. Remember that some people are playing these games with their children watching...We know the difference between kidding around and taking things to far....
5. Pausing before/during game - When someone pauses the game, whether it'd be at the start of the game, or in the middle of the game. DO NOT HIT RESUME GAME until you see the timer start to countdown(its in the top right hand corner if you didn't know).
This even comes more into focus this year since there is no in-game messaging that the person can use to tell you whats up.
Before kickoff, people like to set up their depth chart, since you can't save it offline and use it for online, this can become a problem when a guy hits "Resume Game" right away and you have 30 seconds to go through the laggy depth chart.
Also, things come up in the middle of the game that has to be attended to. Show some respect to your opponent and give him the benefit of the doubt, and wait until he hits Resume Game to continue. This is VSN, a guy isn't just going to bail on a game and leave it paused for an extended period of time.
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*New guideline regarding 4th downs*:
-Are allowed at anytime of the game if its 4th and inches, as long as it is on your OPPONENTS SIDE of the field.
-You will have ONE "Coach's Choice" per half. This means that you can go for it on 4th down from anywhere on the field, no matter the distance, ONCE per half if you choose to.
This also includes suprising your opponent with a fake punt. Please understand that if you attempt a fake punt in the 1st quarter, you CANNOT go for it on 4th down and long until the 2nd half.
Examples:
-Fake punt in the 2nd quarter, and going for it on 4th and long in the 3rd quarter is allowed.
-Going for it on 4th and long in the 1st quarter and attempting a fake punt in the 2nd quarter is NOT allowed.
Note: 4th and inches from your opponents side of the field is not considered a "Coach's Choice" and is always allowed. However, if its 4th and inches and you decide to take a chance from your own territory, then it will be considered a "Coach's Choice" call
In the second half, it is allowed to go for it on 4th down if you are down by 3 or more touchdowns(21 or more points) from anywhere on the field.
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*New guidelines regarding intentionally running out of bounds with a WR*
On a passing play, you cannot intentionally run your player out of bounds in order to avoid players on the field then come back in on the play to make a catch.
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*New guideline regarding Holding Penalties on Field Goals*
All members of VSN are EXPECTED to decline ALL HOLDING PENALTIES that occur on Field Goals. This is a glitch in the game.
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We reserve the right to update these guidelines and make changes as we feel fit. The online room is run by the online community. We hope to bring more members to VSN because of the competition and the ballers in the room. If we feel you are taking advantage of the room then we reserve the right to ban you from the room.
VSN is not the EAST room, some of you are treating it like the EAST room. And it wont be tolerated anymore. We have a new system for warning players:
1 strike = warning
2 strike = removed from room/PS3 forum for 2 weeks
3 strike = banned from PS3 VSN Forums
These are the guidelines that all sim players should follow when they setup and play a game here at VSN. If you are familiar with MM and have played games there in the past, this is all old news to you guys. They are brought over directly from MM. For those not familiar with MM and with the way things were ran there, take a few minutes and read over the guidelines because this is what is expected when you play a game here. These guidelines go back for the last few years, so some stuff may seem outdated. Different guidelines can be added or removed anytime by Houtz or myself. We will always listen to any questions/suggestions for the guidelines.
Some basic things that are expected for a respectable game
*using multiple offensive and defensive sets
*play calling that is diversified
*sim style plays (punting when and where appropriate)
*you should call your defense AFTER the offense has picked their formation. Coming out in a 34 against a 4 wide set is not realistic all game long.
Some basic things that are NOT acceptable
*Pulling players off the LOS during ANY play before the snap is not allowed(punt or otherwise)
*Shifting D-Line past their normal shifts - no manual shifts
*Going for 4th in unrealistic times in the game (losing in the 2nd quarter by a TD and going for it on your side of the field is not realistic.)
*No Audibling down (offense or defense)
*Goal-line formation only should be used in short yardage situations (3 yards or less for a 1st down or touchdown)
*No audilbing right out of the playcalling screen
*No excessive motioning
*Milking the clock under 1 minute in the first half and two minutes left in the game is allowed. Other than that, please pick and run your play as quickly as possible
*No quitting
*Just because you see it in the NFL doesn't mean that it should be done in the VSN room
Manual substitutions that are allowed
*TE allowed to go to WR
*Safety allowed to go to CB
*HB allowed to go to FB
*FB allowed to go to HB
*HB allowed to go to WR
*FB allowed to go to WR
*FB allowed to go to TE
*TE allowed to go to FB
--Package substitutions are allowed.
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To stay an active member in the community you must follow these basic rules
1. No Complaining - If you have a problem with someone's game, PM them and clear it up. Then play the game again. If you are unable to clear it up, PM Houtz or myself and let me know what the problem is and we will mediate.
2. No Quitting - If you get disconnected, quit the game and meet back up in the lobby to replay the game. Quitting is not acceptable. PM the person and try to get it resolved. If they don't adjust, then finish the game and send a report to Mobb or Houtz. VSN sponsored league games also fall under this category.
3. Conceding - conceding is up to the 2 players who are playing each other. It's up to the participants of the game to decide if it is ok to concede. If one person does not agree, the game must continue.
4. RESPECT YOUR OPPONENT - We hope that is enough said - if not, no name calling. Remember that some people are playing these games with their children watching...We know the difference between kidding around and taking things to far....
5. Pausing before/during game - When someone pauses the game, whether it'd be at the start of the game, or in the middle of the game. DO NOT HIT RESUME GAME until you see the timer start to countdown(its in the top right hand corner if you didn't know).
This even comes more into focus this year since there is no in-game messaging that the person can use to tell you whats up.
Before kickoff, people like to set up their depth chart, since you can't save it offline and use it for online, this can become a problem when a guy hits "Resume Game" right away and you have 30 seconds to go through the laggy depth chart.
Also, things come up in the middle of the game that has to be attended to. Show some respect to your opponent and give him the benefit of the doubt, and wait until he hits Resume Game to continue. This is VSN, a guy isn't just going to bail on a game and leave it paused for an extended period of time.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*New guideline regarding 4th downs*:
-Are allowed at anytime of the game if its 4th and inches, as long as it is on your OPPONENTS SIDE of the field.
-You will have ONE "Coach's Choice" per half. This means that you can go for it on 4th down from anywhere on the field, no matter the distance, ONCE per half if you choose to.
This also includes suprising your opponent with a fake punt. Please understand that if you attempt a fake punt in the 1st quarter, you CANNOT go for it on 4th down and long until the 2nd half.
Examples:
-Fake punt in the 2nd quarter, and going for it on 4th and long in the 3rd quarter is allowed.
-Going for it on 4th and long in the 1st quarter and attempting a fake punt in the 2nd quarter is NOT allowed.
Note: 4th and inches from your opponents side of the field is not considered a "Coach's Choice" and is always allowed. However, if its 4th and inches and you decide to take a chance from your own territory, then it will be considered a "Coach's Choice" call
In the second half, it is allowed to go for it on 4th down if you are down by 3 or more touchdowns(21 or more points) from anywhere on the field.
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*New guidelines regarding intentionally running out of bounds with a WR*
On a passing play, you cannot intentionally run your player out of bounds in order to avoid players on the field then come back in on the play to make a catch.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*New guideline regarding Holding Penalties on Field Goals*
All members of VSN are EXPECTED to decline ALL HOLDING PENALTIES that occur on Field Goals. This is a glitch in the game.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We reserve the right to update these guidelines and make changes as we feel fit. The online room is run by the online community. We hope to bring more members to VSN because of the competition and the ballers in the room. If we feel you are taking advantage of the room then we reserve the right to ban you from the room.
VSN is not the EAST room, some of you are treating it like the EAST room. And it wont be tolerated anymore. We have a new system for warning players:
1 strike = warning
2 strike = removed from room/PS3 forum for 2 weeks
3 strike = banned from PS3 VSN Forums
