For those who are having trouble with broken tackles in ESPN

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Sep 09, 2003 10:46 am

Boys:
 
 I´m among the legions who are having the CPU breaking tackles in ESPN NFL Football. Well, I read where "charging" the defender by holding the A button (Xbox version) just before tackling really helps cure that problem.
 
 Damn right, it does!
 
 I tried using the "charging" method last night in a game with good success. Linebackers will flatten all but the biggest backs if you charge them before making the hit. My big problem now is forgetting to charge potential tacklers before making the hit.
 
 But "charging" really helps. It doesn´t guarantee the tackle or turn ESPN NFL into NFL Blitz, but the amount of broken tackles by the CPU will decrease if you use this technique.
 
 "Charging" tacklers is one of the many subtle parts of ESPN NFL that is realistic and makes this a great game. After all, tacklers must set and drive to make a clean, hard tackle in the NFL, essentially charging themselves, right?
 
 Take care,
 PK

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Tue Sep 09, 2003 11:32 am

My biggest problem is having enough time to execute the charge. Also, maybe because it´s been so molded in to my brain, but I always seem to dive instead of running directly into the runner with the ball. I guess it´s going to take practice.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Sep 09, 2003 11:44 am

Dan:
 
 I´m in the same boat, man.
 
 I´m so used to using the dive button for tackles -- a habit bred back when I started playing NFL 2K1 on the Dreamcast. I need to break that habit and start a new one with charging tacklers.
 
 Take care,
 PK

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Tue Sep 09, 2003 2:12 pm

I´m a recent convert from Madden (thanks mostly to pk´s raving in here), and the charging feature is the most important thing I´ve discovered so far.
 
 I started off with a fantasy draft and netted both Simeon Rice and Andre Carter. When I control one of those ends and charge up before ripping or spinning....oooh weee that´s QB feasting time!
 
 I´m going to post a new thread with my take on things from a former Maddenite´s perspective, but I want to get a few more games in first. The biggest problem is that there´s as much to un-learn as there is to learn <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif">

UGK · Post by **UGK** » Tue Sep 09, 2003 3:50 pm

What´s up pk? It´s ya boy NoleFan. [ This message was edited by: UGK on 09-09-2003 12:53 ]

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Tue Sep 09, 2003 4:06 pm

All bow to Nole, the king of ESPN NFL sliders!
 
 Welcome aboard, man. Don´t be a stranger. <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif">
 
 Take care,
 PK

GROGtheNailer · Post by **GROGtheNailer** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 12:45 am

Good point PK ! Man, have to buy that game real soon if I can find the time away from hockey. I rented ESPN football for 3 days and had a lot of fun, mind you...the bastards didnt give me a manual so didnt figure out "charging up the players ". Looks like ESPM will definitely be my football game of choice.
 
 Do us a favour and make those slider settings a sticky ? (ones from Nole? )

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 1:34 am

Grog:
 
 I´m not sure how to turn a post into a sticky. I´ll have to ask Jared.
 
 But I did post the sliders on the front page of DSP, and they´ll stay in that archive for keeps.
 
 So, are you getting any sleep tonight? ESPN NHL Hockey in stores tomorrow!
 
 I have a friend visiting tomorrow night, and he´s not into gaming. But I may try to slide out during lunch and pick up the game. I´m stoked for it!
 
 Take care,
 PK

Cincinnati_Kid · Post by **Cincinnati_Kid** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 2:24 am

robbie v you on the xbox or ps2 with your copy
 
 like to get a game or 2 in with ya online

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 10:47 am

Pk,
 
 I feel ya. I have many friends who aren´t into gaming as I am. There are times when we have a couple or two over for dinner and we´re sitting around after dinner talking about nothing....the kids are playing, the wives are talking about clothes or what new things the kids are doing. I just want to stand up and say "Who wants to go upstairs for a quick game of ESPN Football?" Of course, I just sit there smiling and nodding talking about clothes.....and what new things the kids are doing.

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 1:04 pm

Cincy,
 
 PS2 for me. I still haven´t takent he Xbox plunge yet. I jumped into the thread for an SR league, too.

Cincinnati_Kid · Post by **Cincinnati_Kid** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 3:33 pm

rob you want to get a game in on ps2 tonight ?

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Wed Sep 10, 2003 3:50 pm

I´d like to, but it´s tough for me to say at this point. I have to finish my final NCAA game against Devil Doc, and I´ve got a slightly sick baby at home, too. I´d love to try though.
 
 I haven´t even gone online with it yet, as I´m still unlearning Madden controls. Is the online setup similar to EA´s (lobbies, buddy lists etc.)?

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Thu Sep 11, 2003 4:40 pm

Little off the topic here, but did not want to start another thread.
 
 Last night I played the Packers in Green Bay and chose snow flurries for the weather and a night game. It was freakin´ beautiful!!!! It looked very real.
 
 The only problem was I chose the Raiders as the away team(me) and with the white jerseys it was a little hard to see the players. Cheerleaders had on more clothes(boooo) and you could see the players breath. Can´t say the weather really affected the gameplay though.
 
 Also, when Green Bay scored, they did the Lambeau Leap. [ This message was edited by: Pete on 11-09-2003 14:05 ]

Teal · Post by **Teal** » Thu Sep 11, 2003 6:18 pm

"I just want to stand up and say "Who wants to go upstairs for a quick game of ESPN Football?" Of course, I just sit there smiling and nodding talking about clothes.....and what new things the kids are doing. "
 
 
 
 LOL!!! That is so true, sportdan. I have a sister who hates for me to even suggest a game of football to my bro in law. I don´t think he even owns a pair of pants anymore...cause he sure can´t wear em!

TCrouch · Post by **TCrouch** » Fri Sep 12, 2003 1:41 pm

Paul...
 
 When are we finally going to get a game of NFL in? I don´t think I ever played you in 2K3...I want to make sure I get a game of ESPN in with you soon (Hockey and Football)...I have NFL on XBox and PS2, and NHL on X.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Fri Sep 12, 2003 2:20 pm

Terry:
 
 Soon, my friend, soon. I saw you on XBL last night, but you were in games.
 
 I finally broke my online cherry with DB last night. He beat me, 1-0, in a double-OT thriller of ESPN NHL. But it was the most lopsided 1-0 game in history -- he kicked my ass.
 
 Take care,
 PK

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Fri Sep 12, 2003 2:23 pm

<TABLE BORDER=0 ALIGN=CENTER WIDTH=85%><TR><TD>Quote:<HR></TD></TR><TR><TD><BLOCKQUOTE>
 On 2003-09-12 11:20, pk500 wrote:
 I finally broke my online cherry with DB last night. He beat me, 1-0, in a double-OT thriller of ESPN NHL. But it was the most lopsided 1-0 game in history -- he kicked my ass.
 </BLOCKQUOTE></TD></TR><TR><TD><HR></TD></TR></TABLE>
 
 Like I said over on SR...the real scoring chances were about the same, so the overinflated shot totals on my side were more me just taking shots to take shots. It wasn´t as one sided as you´re making it out to be bro. Thanks for the words though.
 
 A rematch is in order...maybe even a little NFL.