Retro Bowl

[OrangeDW]

You guys ever pull the "trade a dude for a draft pick before he hits FA and you won't be able to afford him" move and just ride weak for a little while at a position? I do that some times.

Yes. I’ve tanked a season too, when I was bored with my team and needing to retool. Just chucked interceptions everywhere to make sure I got high draft picks. CuseRunner would’ve been proud.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Yes. I’ve tanked a season too, when I was bored with my team and needing to retool. Just chucked interceptions everywhere to make sure I got high draft picks. CuseRunner would’ve been proud.

I had no idea that would make a difference.

 

[Day2]

You guys ever pull the "trade a dude for a draft pick before he hits FA and you won't be able to afford him" move and just ride weak for a little while at a position? I do that some times.

I did that with a kicker once and got a first rounder in return.

 

[OrangeDW]

I had no idea that would make a difference.

Well, I mean I was ensuring losses and throwing picks was the easiest way.

I think I traded my 5 star $30 million RB for a first rounder, and was able to both draft a replacement stud RB who would soon become 5 stars, and a stud WR, while freeing up money to sign a good QB.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I did that with a kicker once and got a first rounder in return.

Kickers are useless I don't even bother carrying one because I always go for 2 and field goals are for chumps.

 

[OrangeDW]

Current strategy:

-Employ 5 defenders that will give me a 5 star defense. I can’t play and control the defense. There’s nothing worse than when the cpu just lights up your defense while you can’t do a thing about it. A good defense will even get some turnovers too.

- Cheap TE. Like, 3rd round pick cheap. They will all catch those certain routes that are wide open every time just the same, and break a tackle or two just the same. I can put up 1,000 yard seasons with a scrub TE.

- I can get buy with 2-3 star WRs. I prefer one burner and one with hands. You’re not going to get both without paying for it.

- I pay up for a stud RB. Weirdly, I’ve had some high rated RB’s suck. Fumble often, never break a big run, etc. Gotta find the right one.

- I draft an accurate QB with potential to build arm strength, and once he gets into the $18-20 million stage I just keep extending his contract one year at a time. It costs a lot of coaching credits, but I’m getting a $30-$40 million type player for $20.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Current strategy:

-Employ 5 defenders that will give me a 5 star defense. I can’t play and control the defense. There’s nothing worse than when the cpu just lights up your defense while you can’t do a thing about it. A good defense will even get some turnovers too.

- Cheap TE. Like, 3rd round pick cheap. They will all catch those certain routes that are wide open every time just the same, and break a tackle or two just the same. I can put up 1,000 yard seasons with a scrub TE.

- I can get buy with 2-3 star WRs. I prefer one burner and one with hands. You’re not going to get both without paying for it.

- I pay up for a stud RB. Weirdly, I’ve had some high rated RB’s suck. Fumble often, never break a big run, etc. Gotta find the right one.

- I draft an accurate QB with potential to build arm strength, and once he gets into the $18-20 million stage I just keep extending his contract one year at a time. It costs a lot of coaching credits, but I’m getting a $30-$40 million type player for $20.

I have a similar strategy, although I go big on the receivers and kinda do whatever at running back.

 

[OrangeDW]

I have a similar strategy, although I go big on the receivers and kinda do whatever at running back.

I’ve done that too. Those stud WRs are certainly a lot of fun. Makes the offense more boom or bust though, for me.

For awhile I lucked into a 3 star young RB who played way above his rating, and had two star WRs who were young and not overpaid yet. That eventually became hard to keep money wise though.

 

[OrangeDW]

“Footage has surfaced of your Tight End and a glamour model dressed as a Detroit cheerleader.”

LMAO!!! Someone had some fun writing some of these things. And you’re darn right that I declined to fine him.

 

[CuseTroop]

what in carnation is this, and how am I just finding out about it

 

[CuseTroop]

I think I meant, tarnation. Either way, I feel like I've been living under a rock. I don't need anymore distractions from work, but here we go anyway

 

[sutomcat]

I know OrangeDW and OttoinGrotto play this, maybe some others. Has anyone thrown 50 TDs in a season? I just did and didn’t get credit for the achievement. What gives?

Retro is a good poster but he doesn’t deserve to have a game named after him.

 

[CuseTroop]

Retro is a good poster but he doesn’t deserve to have a game named after him.

haha epic burn. How is ol Retro doing these days? Been a few years

 

[sutomcat]

haha epic burn. How is ol Retro doing these days? Been a few years

Same good dude. If you need venison, he is your man!

 

[Orangezoo]

Retro is a good poster but he doesn’t deserve to have a game named after him.

Oh snap been a long time since seeing him around here.

 

[FloridaFan]

Just started playing today. Got houston in my first season and went 10-7 to win the AFC south. Got a development DB paired with a 4 1/2 star DB with 3-4 star offensive players. Hoping to make a run in the playoffs but overall just glad to make it there

 

[David332]

The $0.99 upgrade is well worth it. I’ve turned it into a College Football game now.

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Just started playing this, and got the upgrade. Thanks for the idea!

 

[David332]

So, this just happened.

Switch getting first pro football sim in Retro Bowl, iOS’s top free-to-play title

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I downloaded Retro Goal last night. I hate soccer but soccer video games are fun.

It's really good, but expect to pay $10 for coach credits. Gets next to impossible to field a team with any legitimate talent until you get a big pot of cash, and you won't accumulate enough on your own like you can in Retro Bowl.

 

[Day2]

I downloaded Retro Goal last night. I hate soccer but soccer video games are fun.

It's really good, but expect to pay $10 for coach credits. Gets next to impossible to field a team with any legitimate talent until you get a big pot of cash, and you won't accumulate enough on your own like you can in Retro Bowl.

That’s funny, I started playing yesterday as well.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Did y'all know there's a college retro bowl now? Just saw it in the Google Play Store.