The CheckerBoard

Some will say it's "using the tools" that the game gives you. You 'can' onside every time if you want. You 'can' go no huddle all the time. You 'can' on 4th down every time. You 'can' defeat the blocking logic by overloading and shifting the box as the play starts. You 'can' go deep by running verticals across the field and hit the slanting receiver or tight end for massive gains nearly every play.

I'm not much of a button masher. I'm not one to go for it on 4th or onside every time, either. I don't get much enjoyment out of a game when I win 80-0 against the CPU because I defeated the game's offensive line logic. For some, that's what they like. I'm not one of those.

I tried playing online in a league earlier this year and I just didn't enjoy it. In my experience it was more about who could out 'tweak' or out 'button' the other. I wasn't having any fun with it. I've played a few other games online but I had some of the same experiences you did. Either I join the ranks to compete or I fold and walk away. As a result, I stopped playing it online.

Instead, I play with four teams in an offline dynasty. It's definitely more enjoyable for me playing within my 'house rules' than playing online.

Poli we just started Season 4 last night, you're missing out on some fun times...told ya not to go with K State :) ...hope the little man is doing good though.