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As I look through game play logs, will post examples of plays that the 2 mandatory rules will prevent, in addition to other play matchups that should be considered for either eliminating or using a rule to prevent. Will X out team and player names to avoid consternation.

First one,

3-10-XXX 35 (5:19) (Hot Read) 8- XXXX pass Pass knocked down by 91-XXXX incomplete, intended for XXX. Pressure by XXXXX
Offensive Play: I Formation Big TE Sneak Out (2-2-1 personnel)
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3

3rd & 10, a likely pass situation, which was called. However, the I Big TE formation was called which caused the Ai coach to automatically call the GL Attack 3 defense. THIS IS WHAT THE FIRST RULE PREVENTS!!!! To avoid having the GL defense automatically called in situations other than when and where it should and would normally be used. In this particular case, the pass was incomplete, but.... the GL defense is at a disadvantage overall vs a 2te or 311 pass play.

1-10-XXX 25 (11:44) XXX- pass complete to XXX 34 for 9 yards. Tackle by XXX.
Offensive Play: I Formation Normal FB Middle
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3

Different game from week 3, same as previous post above, GL defense was called on 1st/10 against a 2-1-2 offense pass. Gave up 9 yds, not a good idea to use the GL vs 212, 113, and 2rb3wr, you may get pressure and a sack, but you can also get burned. Its also not a RL simulation.

Same thing, from another game just played, looks like it is happening a lot.


1-10-XXX 47 (13:30) 28-XXX ran to XXX 44 for -2 yards. Tackle by 51-XXX
Offensive Play: Shotgun Normal HB Dive
Defensive Play: Goal Line Attack #3 - Pass Key

OK, so its first and ten, a normal 1-1-3 run play called, and gets crushed by the GL defense. Looks like we will also need a rule to prevent the Ai Coach from calling the GL too many times and in non GL defense situations.

Maybe there are some glitches in the rules. I checked my last game. 3 GL defensive plays activated. They were called 12 times (5,4,3) against 12 GL (2 RB 3 TE) offensive plays only.
I think that's the way the rule should work or am I wrong?

Right, unless you dont want to use the GL defense vs the 23 GL offense, unless its a short yardage situation. It will only take one time to change your mind, lol. When the TE slips out all alone and takes it long distance or all the way, the PA TE Drag play. Last game for me, it was used 3 times and avg'd 6 yds. In all 3 games, it was used 6 times for 12 yards avg! To avoid having your GL defense used when you dont want it used, you use the Defense personnel section, and zero out the GL for med and long situations.