Madden 13 Cup Competition - Interest?

Paully D

Lads, any interest in a cup competition now that franchises all over are coming to a close?

I think it would be a good option for a few reasons. It would give competitive games to those who haven't made the playoffs in the main franchise and those who need them ahead of Madden 25 (ie, me :pac:) and would also give more games to those who want them.

I was thinking that each round would be a best of three, so every player would get at least two competitive games rather than possibly being one and done. With regards to picking teams, I was thinking either a random draw or possibly a quick draft with draft positions drawn at random and the player then picking the team they want.

I'll set it up and run it.

Who's in?

giffney1991

Paully D wrote: »

Lads, any interest in a cup competition now that franchises all over are coming to a close?

I think it would be a good option for a few reasons. It would give competitive games to those who haven't made the playoffs in the main franchise and those who need them ahead of Madden 25 (ie, me :pac:) and would also give more games to those who want them.

I was thinking that each round would be a best of three, so every player would get at least two competitive games rather than possibly being one and done. With regards to picking teams, I was thinking either a random draw or possibly a quick draft with draft positions drawn at random and the player then picking the team they want.

I'll set it up and run it.

Who's in?

I'm in

helimachoptor

Yeah count me in paully

Pudsy33

In

Mikeyt086

No way :pac:

I'm trading Madden 13 in the day Dave knocks me out of the playoffs.

madalig12

No thanks too busy.

PADRAIC.M

I'd be up for it

PerrinV2

Ya I'll play too

Paully D

6 in so far. I'll wait until the middle/end of the week to see how many more we can get involved and then proceed from there.

adrian522

I'll hold off until Madden 25. I've 3 sets of playoffs on the go, or I will if win a game or 2.

mikemac1

I'll play

Rock Lesnar

i'll give it a go seen as i'll have no madden games after this week

Paully D

8 people in so far, any more want to join? I'll leave it open until late tonight and then create the bracket. I think the best way to pick teams would be a very quick random draft, do people have any other suggestions on what way they would like to select teams?

PerrinV2

I don't mind,if there's only 8 of us we'll all get good teams anyway

Paully D

Here's the bracket, from Challonge.com (link):



Using the seeds that Challonge.com randomised, the draft order for picking teams is below:

1) Pudsy
2) Rock Lesnar
3) Perrin
4) Giffney
5) Padraic
6) Heli
7) Paully
8) Mike

I'll PM Pudsy to let him know he's first up, and then after each pick can players PM the next player below them on the list to let them know it's their turn to select.

Each round of games is a best of 3, so every player will get at least two games.

I don't think there's any point in putting a time limit on getting each round completed as there's no hurry really and with only 8 of us it should pass by quick enough. All players are pretty active on the forum and Madden 25 isn't out for another 5 weeks anyway.

Once both players against each other have their team picked then fire away with scheduling games.

Enjoy it lads, it's likely to be the last games that many play of this edition of Madden. Best of luck to all!

Pudsy33

I'm gonna take the Vikings, might aswell try someone different.

Rock pm'd

Rock Lesnar

I'll take the Colts, ive grown to love them :-)

PerrinV2

Funnily enough I was siding towards the vikings myself,I'll make a pick in the next half hour

PerrinV2

Panthers
PM sent

PADRAIC.M

Come on Gif!!!!

giffney1991

Ehhhhh im gonna say texans!

PADRAIC.M

Seahawks for me and pm sent...

giffney1991

any chance u wanna play one of these games now patraic?

helimachoptor

Redskins

Paully D

Lovely stuff, I'll take my Ravens (sorry, Mike ). I haven't played with them at all since the Super Bowl run so I'm looking forward to it.

PerrinV2

Redskins versus the Panthers so,whens good for you Heli?

helimachoptor

In the morning?

mikemac1

Da Browns!

mikemac1

Pudsy, I'm around all weekend. Whatever suits you

PADRAIC.M

giffney1991 wrote: »

any chance u wanna play one of these games now patraic?

Only see this now mate- when you around next?

PerrinV2

helimachoptor wrote: »

In the morning?

Is around now any good?

helimachoptor

Can do anytime after 2 if that suits?

PerrinV2

helimachoptor wrote: »

Can do anytime after 2 if that suits?

Yip thats suits me

Pudsy33

mikemac1 wrote: »

Pudsy, I'm around all weekend. Whatever suits you

this afternoon for round 1?

mikemac1

Pudsy33 wrote: »

this afternoon for round 1?

I can play this afternoon but I've no mic

Or I can pop to the shops and get one and play later this evening

Do you prefer either?

I guess it's best of 3 so I can get the mic for next day

Pudsy33

I'm happy to play asap. Say 15 mins for game 1?

mikemac1

Cool, logging on now

Rock Lesnar

Do i play paully d, if so im not home (heading to croke park) and might'nt be home til late tonight or tomorro late, playing Football and then Hurling

Paully D

Rock Lesnar wrote: »

Do i play paully d, if so im not home (heading to croke park) and might'nt be home til late tonight or tomorro late, playing Football and then Hurling

No problem mate. I'm out all weekend anyway so it'll be Monday evening or Tuesday before I can get on. I'll let you know on Monday

PerrinV2

You around Heli?

helimachoptor

Yep, will jump on now

wont have a mic though

PerrinV2

helimachoptor wrote: »

Yep, will jump on now

wont have a mic though

np

helimachoptor

Actually I won't Perrin, my disc has just snapped in my Xbox!!!!!!

helimachoptor

**** sake, if my Xbox is wrecked I won't be happy

helimachoptor

xbox ok, madden disc in several pieces

PerrinV2

helimachoptor wrote: »

xbox ok, madden disc in several pieces

On the bright side the new madden is out in a month

Pudsy33

So does Perrin get a bye? :pac:

I'm 1-0 up in the series against Mike after an epic game earlier.

Pudsy33

How did that happen Heli!?

helimachoptor

Pudsy33 wrote: »

How did that happen Heli!?

Not a clue, put the disc in started it up, a few seconds later a big rattle and bang disc in pieces.

giffney1991

PADRAIC.M wrote: »

Only see this now mate- when you around next?

Anything from now on

Pudsy33

Mike, im around tonight for round 2.............

wow that sounds gay