Going string by string, what string brands seem to have the WARMEST sound while still projecting decently? I’m going to the shop tomorrow. After some research, my current plan is:
Larsen A
Obligatos D and G
Spirocore Tungsten C
Why do I have some linebackers and Defensive Tackles in my offensive huddle
Tips for 5+ year Madden Franchises.
- This guide is for people who aim for realism.
- Only use the re-sign feature for mid/small contracts and depth pieces. Good if you wanna evaluate certain players on their contract year to see if they’re worth it.
- For superstars, you can extend them by manually editing their contract. Their signing bonus and total salary should be similar to real life contracts. I developed Jamo into a 99 OVR X-Factor so I gave him a contract slightly higher than JSN’s.
- Salary Cap goes up for 5 years. A person in 2030+ should be making more than a person in 2026. After 5 years, you don’t need to keep increasing salaries.
- If you play with injuries, make sure you have solid depth. A 60 overall backup right tackle isn’t gonna cut it.
- Playbooks are the keystone of winning games in Madden simulation. Joe Burrow wins MVP every season because of that playbook. A game is 85% playbook and 15% roster. Update your playbook if you are losing too many games with a decent roster.
- Update your scheme to whatever fits your roster the most. It is good for player development and bonus XP.
- Don’t draft someone you don’t need. If your roster already has a really good halfback like Achane/Jeanty, don’t draft a HB just because they run a 4.25, have all elite ratings, and have 7+ A ratings. That isn’t a need, it is a luxury.
- If you are willing to do the tedious process of doing your weekly practices, do them. You are allowed up to 6 focus players a week. Manually play the minigames for each player. It is great for development. Once you are finished, sim the rest of practice.
- Don’t do the same thing everytime. If you have someone you always sign/trade for, try changing it up on your next franchise. Some people love rebuilding with Milroe and Willis. There is no better feeling than drafting your franchise X-Factor QB.
- If your team isn’t even sniffing a playoff contender title in the next 2-3 seasons, TANK. TANK TANK TANK. That 1st overall pick is the most valuable thing in Madden Franchise. It can land you an immediate young superstar 93+ player. It could get you 3 firsts and a couple seconds in return. It could land you a rookie X-Factor. Sometimes you just gotta take pride in losing games.
- Day 3 draft picks are more than just trade assets. Go for that speedy receiver. Go for that late round hidden dev gem. Go for that 99 overall kick returner.
- Limit blockbuster trades to once per 5+ seasons. A long term franchise will only improve through the draft. You do not need to trade every first round pick of the next 3 years for someone with a huge contract.
- Cap management shouldn’t feel like a cakewalk. If it does, you’re either underpaying your players or you’re just trading your expensive players on their contract year. Pay the guys that deserve to get paid. As stated above, utilize manual extensions based off irl contracts. That way, you won't have to pay your QB 300 million/season.
CPU teams have horrible cap management. Go into those teams and click the option that says “Clear cap penalties”. This should give you the option to trade with them again.
CREATE YOUR OWN STORYLINES. E.g:
1. Ceedee Lamb isn’t getting enough receptions and yards. He requests a trade.
2. Lamar Jackson is coming back from a torn ACL. -3 awareness, speed, acceleration, throw on run.
3. JSN is not performing to his contract. Pay cut. If he doesn’t improve, cut.
4. Offense is performing poorly. Fire your OC.
5. The locker room fights after your team loses a big game. -5 awareness to each player.
6. Your QB gets sick before a playoff game and you have to rely on your backup QB to save the season.
7. A struggling star dev DT moves to guard.
8. Nick Foles scenario.
9. Receiver complains about bad throws in a press conference. -5 awareness unless cut or traded.
10. Your team was caught cheating and must forfeit your first round pick. Draft a punter and cut them immediately.
11. Your QB2 enters the game and shuts down the other team. There is now a battle for QB1.
12. A player is having a breakout season. +4 every attribute if they break a world record. Only +2 if they are an older player.
13. Malik Willis story. A backup qb bounces between multiple teams before reaching yours. They suddenly break out and sign a big deal to be your new QB.
14. You draft a QB round 1 to sit behind a veteran year 1. If your team makes the playoffs, +5 accuracy ratings to your rookie and let them start next season.
15. You have a top 5 pick. You draft a projected superstar, who turns out to be a bust. They get cut from the league after year 3.
16. Draft two players and edit them to have the same last names to make them seem related.
17. Brock Purdy Mr.Irrevelant story. Trade for the last pick of the draft and try to develop that player into a star.
18. Superstar holdout. Wants a highest-paid player type extension.
19. Legal issues with a player. You can trade them for less, or cut them. If you keep them, -15 awareness and -10 their best attribute.
20. WR1 GAINS in the offseason. Change his weight. Lower his speed and catching. Up his strength and blocking. Change him to Tight End.
21. There's endless possibilities. Use your imagination or AI.
- Use the slow sim feature if you want to evaluate a player or just watch a game. =
- Before your first preseason game, do a manual practice. This is for people who want a rookie minicamp experience with their new guys. Also good if you want to do a position battle.
- Would love to add more but there's a character limit. Comment with questions.