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The Draft

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    #62
    madalig12
    Registered Users Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭madalig12


    I assume the spending cap won't really affect most of us till season two? Some teams have a lot more than others...might have to take this into account when making my choices, anyway off to sleep on it...


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    #63
    brianon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    Pudsy33 wrote: »
    I think the Brown and Dolphins would be the absolute craic to play with!

    Colts ? Kinda tempting to have Luck. Maybe they'll be gone before we get to pick.


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    #64
    Toby Witty Goose
    Registered Users Posts: 10,091 ✭✭✭✭ Toby Witty Goose


    Iv not gotten a chance to play connected careers properly lads how quick do young players improve


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    #65
    helimachoptor
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,658 Mod ✭✭✭✭helimachoptor


    Still undecided..


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    #66
    madalig12
    Registered Users Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭madalig12


    Really struggling with who to pick, looking at some ages on teams I might pick and some boys are very old, think I'm just gonna draw four or five out of a hat an go with them.


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    #67
    BigBadRob83
    Registered Users Posts: 1,514 ✭✭✭BigBadRob83


    When in doubt, go with the better QB

    That was my thinking anyway, if it was a toss up between two teams


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    #68
    Danger_dave1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,216 ✭✭✭Danger_dave1


    Can't agree more with rob it's a passing game you want a solid quarterback. Hence why I think the cardinals will fall a long way ..


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    #69
    Colts
    Registered Users Posts: 149 ✭✭Colts


    Danger_dave1 wrote: »
    Can't agree more with rob it's a passing game you want a solid quarterback. Hence why I think the cardinals will fall a long way ..

    Skeltons stats don't look too bad, also a few decent options to throw to
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    There's 2 teams I'm hoping fall to me...probably not great odds of it happening though!


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    #70
    Paully D
    Registered Users Posts: 28,710 ✭✭✭✭Paully D


    madalig12 wrote: »
    Really struggling with who to pick, looking at some ages on teams I might pick and some boys are very old, think I'm just gonna draw four or five out of a hat an go with them.

    I definitely wouldn't pick one by drawing them out of a hat mate because even if you get the best possible rated team by doing it and things don't work out you'll be pissed off due to choosing them by picking them randomly.

    Have a read of this, scroll down to near the bottom and it gives you a detailed description of each team - strengths, weaknesses, needs etc:

    http://vassets.ea.com/Assets/Resources/File/M13ConnectedCareersManual.pdf

    Do a bit of research and pick a team who's schemes fit your style of play etc. Try them out in a couple of friendlies and if you don't like what you see move on to a different team and do the same.

    At least that way if you pick a team and things don't work out you know you've given yourself the best chance you could by picking a team suited to your play and won't be too pissed off. That's the way I'd be anyway :)

    Going with the better QB when you're completely stuck on who to pick is sound advice, especially this year.


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    #71
    SantryRed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,224 ✭✭✭✭SantryRed


    Picks are flying in.

    Thanks lads. New season is getting close :)


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    #72
    Pudsy33
    Registered Users Posts: 10,786 ✭✭✭✭Pudsy33


    Are we nearly finished round 2?


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    #73
    madalig12
    Registered Users Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭madalig12


    http://vassets.ea.com/Assets/Resources/File/M13ConnectedCareersManual.pdf



    Oh saw this too late, oh well, I tried out a few teams and made a decision, there was a batch of decent teams all around the one level so I picked one after having a good game with them. Will be very interesting to see who everyone gets.


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    #74
    SantryRed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,224 ✭✭✭✭SantryRed


    Pudsy33 wrote: »
    Are we nearly finished round 2?

    Only one to go. Have until 12 midnight anyways. Once I receive the last picks I'll PM everything else on to Raoul so I have no unfair advantage. Kind of excited picking blind. Group of death!! :D


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    #75
    Paully D
    Registered Users Posts: 28,710 ✭✭✭✭Paully D


    I just know I'm going to open the PM and see that none of the 3 teams I have earmarked have fallen to me and then I'm back to square one :pac:


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    #76
    madalig12
    Registered Users Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭madalig12


    Paully D wrote: »
    I just know I'm going to open the PM and see that none of the 3 teams I have earmarked have fallen to me and then I'm back to square one :pac:

    I wouldn't worry the browns might still be in there for you!


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    #77
    SantryRed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,224 ✭✭✭✭SantryRed


    Day two drafting is now done :)

    Have PM'd Raoul the available teams so whenever he gets a chance the next six players will be PM'd.

    Thanks lads!


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    #78
    PerrinV2
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 6,332 Mod ✭✭✭✭PerrinV2


    So we're a day ahead of schedule then kinda


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    #79
    Raoul
    Registered Users Posts: 7,751 ✭✭✭Raoul


    SantryRed wrote: »
    Day two drafting is now done :)

    Have PM'd Raoul the available teams so whenever he gets a chance the next six players will be PM'd.

    Thanks lads!

    Pms are sent out for Day 3 of the Boards Draft :).

    I think there will be a couple of surprises when the teams are released ;)


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    #80
    Paully D
    Registered Users Posts: 28,710 ✭✭✭✭Paully D


    Got the PM, thanks Raoul. It's much tougher to choose than I thought it would be, because there's actually far more teams that I like the look of remaining than I anticipated. The extra few hours will come in handy I reckon. Time to get to work researching :)


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    #81
    madalig12
    Registered Users Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭madalig12


    Methinks I made a mistake with my pick, gonna hit the trade market right away!


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    #82
    Toby Witty Goose
    Registered Users Posts: 10,091 ✭✭✭✭ Toby Witty Goose


    madalig12 wrote: »
    Methinks I made a mistake with my pick, gonna hit the trade market right away!
    That makes 2 of us


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    #83
    Raoul
    Registered Users Posts: 7,751 ✭✭✭Raoul


    3 guys to go tomorrow! Good stuff


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    #84
    brianon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    How do trades work ? Can we sign free agents at all ?


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    #85
    matthew8
    Registered Users Posts: 9,599 ✭✭✭matthew8


    My soul has been sold.


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    #86
    madalig12
    Registered Users Posts: 2,553 ✭✭✭madalig12


    matthew8 wrote: »
    My soul has been sold.
    Did you sell it for angerer again?


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    #87
    helimachoptor
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,658 Mod ✭✭✭✭helimachoptor


    brianon wrote: »
    How do trades work ? Can we sign free agents at all ?

    M11 + M12 was crazy for trading as there was no cap.

    You can trade whoever you want but you need to keep an eye on your cap now.

    Yes for FA with Santry and Raoul may need to come up with rules around it


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    #88
    Berty44
    Registered Users Posts: 1,587 ✭✭✭Berty44


    Some serious issues with gameplay are emerging. In Franchise mode injury bugs, acelerated clock not working ( very serious ) and so on. New nanos which need to be legislated for.

    Definitely would not be advocating starting until some clarity on these issues.


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    #89
    SantryRed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,224 ✭✭✭✭SantryRed


    Berty44 wrote: »
    Some serious issues with gameplay are emerging. In Franchise mode injury bugs, acelerated clock not working ( very serious ) and so on. New nanos which need to be legislated for.

    Definitely would not be advocating starting until some clarity on these issues.

    I'd imagine they'll all be patched in the first update Berty. Well I hope so anyways!


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    #90
    brianon
    Registered Users Posts: 2,406 ✭✭✭brianon


    Berty44 wrote: »
    New nanos which need to be legislated for


    I've only recently come accross nano blitzes. Are they allowed ? I would have thought not but then I know very little :)

    Also, I've played players online where they constantly shift their lines back and forth. Is that allowed ?


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    #91
    helimachoptor
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,658 Mod ✭✭✭✭helimachoptor


    Berty44 wrote: »
    Some serious issues with gameplay are emerging. In Franchise mode injury bugs, acelerated clock not working ( very serious ) and so on. New nanos which need to be legislated for.

    Definitely would not be advocating starting until some clarity on these issues.


    Played a game against Adrian last night berty and the game clock was working fine (Adrian can you confirm?)


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