Warrior General Games

Originally posted by bhall43

Got a couple PM's asking about how private this guide is. Everything I have posted here is pretty general knowledge to any coach in this game at a WL level so I don't mind that this is spread around to wherever you may take it. I am in this forum for the sole purpose of helping everyone get better at dotball. Any way I can help out is great. I like the game and like to help guys get better to create more competition in it. Having seen the top of the mountain winning a WL gold the only way to keep sustaining any sort of cares is that the rest of you catch up to the Good Ole Boys anyways. So take this guide for what you will. I am always available via PM to answer any questions. Sometimes it takes a couple of repeat PM's to get me on track so don't feel as though I am specifically ignoring you. I will try and keep this guide updated throughout the seasons with new strategies if anything changes so everyone is kept up to date on the latest trends as well. Enjoy.

Since I am much more of an OC than DC or ST's guru, I am only going to go through the offensive side of the ball.

A couple small notes I can add to the OP:

- Builds that generally move around the field a lot and possibly have lots of speed usually should have mid 60's stamina. Some builds may benefit from a couple points in Second Wind as an alternative to keep refreshed if your depth isn't already the fix to that issue.

- Some build strategies are worked around lack of confidence to get primaries to higher levels. If you feel you are a good enough team throughout and are using this strategy, HOAC and/or Hometown Hero can be attractive offers.

- My general setups don't include team wide strategies nor do they differentiate a starter from a backup. All my general setups are based on starters. The alternatives really come into play for backups. Other strategies I have used as well are building the starting offense geared toward the RZ. 15 RZ Freak and GL Blocker on the oline starters, 15 RZ Freak on a couple targets. One or 2 players with Prime Time Player (generally a TE since they are easiest to manipulate though i have pretty much just done it on everyone now). Another strategy is late game savers. If you are a defensive type team that has a lot of close games, OT Killer to the max on all the starters really can go a long way. Whether you are trailing by 0-7 or winning, it can be quite a good strategy to play. Generally ill keep OT killer from 1 to 6 on most players. But i have tried the idea of 15 on all starters and thrived with it.




Passing QB

General Setup: 15 Slow Starter, 15 Laser Arm, 15 Hail Mary, 15 Quick Release, 12 OT Killer

Other solid alternatives: Football Genius, Clutch (I am only putting this here to appease you clutch nerds, I personally hate it. )
Mediocre alternatives: Heart of a Champion, Hometown Hero (Confidence currently seems to hold no merit but it is supposed to...and if it ever shows on the field these are great)

Rushing QB

General Setup: 15 Quick Feet, 15 Slippery, 15 Short Yardage Monster, 15 Track Star, 11 Mr. First Down, 1 OT Killer

Other solid alternatives: Slow Starter, Steady Grip
Mediocre alternatives: Streaky,, Mr. Reliable

For a Scrambling QB, any combination of the above could be useful and you will possibly want to add Scrambler to your main structure assuming you are making use of Turn the Shoulder.

Elusive HB

General Setup: 15 Quick Feet, 15 Slippery, 15 Track Star, 9 YAC Attack, 15 Mr. Reliable, 2 OTK

Other solid alternatives: Short Yardage Monster, Slow Starter, Streaky, Steady Grip, Goalline Back
Mediocre alternatives: Hometown Hero

Power HB

General Setup: 15 Bruiser, 15 Track Star, 15 Quick Feet, 15 Goal line Back, 11 Mr. First Down, 1 OT Killer

Other solid alternatives: Short Yardage Monster, RZ Freak, Mr. Reliable, YAC Attack, Steady Grip, Tenacious
Mediocre alternatives: Hometown Hero, Heart of a Champion, Slow Starter, Streaky


Scat HB

General Setup: 15 Quick Feet, 15 Slippery, 15 Track Star, 9 YAC Attack, 15 Mr. Reliable, 5 OTK

Other solid alternatives: Go To Guy, Slow Starter, Soft Hands
Mediocre alternatives: Short Yardage Monster, Steady Grip, Hometown Hero


Blocking FB

General Setup: 15 Outside Blocker, 15 Special Teamer, 15 Power Blocker, 15 DF Blocker, 11 Blocking Back, 1 OT Killer

Other solid alternatives: RZ Freak, Distance Runner, Work Out Warrior,Slow Starter, Great Blocker
Mediocre alternatives: Streaky


Power FB

General Setup: 15 Bruiser, 15 Track Star, 15 Quick Feet, 15 Goal line Back, 11 Mr. First Down, 1 OT Killer

Other solid alternatives: Short Yardage Monster, RZ Freak, Mr. Reliable, YAC Attack, Steady Grip, Tenacious
Mediocre alternatives: Hometown Hero, Heart of a Champion, Slow Starter, Streaky


Scat FB

General Setup: 15 Quick Feet, 15 Slippery, 15 Track Star, 9 YAC Attack, 12 Mr. Reliable, 5 OTK

Other solid alternatives: Soft Hands, Go To Guy, Slow Starter
Mediocre alternatives: Steady Grip, Short Yardage Monster


Blocking TE

General Setup: 15 Outside Blocker, 15 Special Teamer, 15 Power Blocker, 15 DF Blocker, 11 Great Blocker, 1 OT Killer

Other solid alternatives: RZ Freak, Distance Runner, Work Out Warrior, Streaky, Slow Starter
Mediocre alternatives: Pass Blocker or Pocket Defender (depends on how often you hold the TE in)


Power TE (not gonna lie this position is still really tough to gauge what is actually right.)

General Setup: 15 Slippery, 15 Quick Feet, 15 Yac Attack, 12 Mr. Reliable, 15 Poss WR

Other solid alternatives: Bruiser, Nerves of Steel, Soft Hands, Prime Time Player, Slow Starter
Mediocre alternatives: Hometown Hero, Awe Inspiring, Ball Hawk, RZ Freak, Clutch, Streaky, Underdog, Track Star, Steady Grip


Receiving TE

General Setup: 15 Prime Time Player, 15 Track Star, 15 Mr. Reliable, 15 Possession WR, 11 Soft Hands, 1 OT Killer

Other solid alternatives: Go to Guy, Quick Feet, Slow Starter
Mediocre alternatives: Nerves of Steel, Hometown Hero, Comeback Kid, Awe Inspiring, Ball Hawk, RZ Freak, Clutch, Streaky, Underdog, Steady Grip


Break Tackle WR (same as Power TE, tough position)

General Setup: 15 Slippery, 15 Quick Feet, 15 Yac Attack, 12 Mr. Reliable, 15 Poss WR

Other solid alternatives: Bruiser, Nerves of Steel, Soft Hands, Prime Time Player, Slow Starter
Mediocre alternatives: Hometown Hero, Awe Inspiring, Ball Hawk, RZ Freak, Clutch, Streaky, Underdog, Track Star, Steady Grip, OT Killer


Possession WR

General Setup: 15 Prime Time Player, 15 G2G, 15 Mr. Reliable, 15 Possession WR, 11 Soft Hands, 1 OT Killer

Other solid alternatives: Nerves of Steel, Track Star, Slow Starter, possibly Quick Feet
Mediocre alternatives: Heart of a Champion, Comeback Kid, Awe Inspiring, Ball Hawk, RZ Freak, Clutch, Streaky, Underdog, Steady Grip, Hometown Hero


Slot WR

General Setup: 15 Slot Machine, 15 Possession WR, 15 Mr. Reliable, 15 Prime Time Player, 11 Slow Starter, 1 OT Killer

Other solid alternatives: Go To Guy, Track Star, Soft Hands, possibly Quick Feet
Mediocre alternatives: Heart of a Champion, Comeback Kid, Awe Inspiring, Ball Hawk, RZ Freak, Clutch, Streaky, Underdog, Hometown Hero


Speed WR

General Setup: 15 Track Star, 15 Mr. Reliable, 15 Prime Time Player, 15 Soft Hands, 11 Poss WR, 1 OT Killer

Other solid alternatives: Slow Starter, Go To Guy, possibly Quick Feet
Mediocre alternatives: Heart of a Champion, Comeback Kid, Awe Inspiring, Ball Hawk, RZ Freak, Clutch, Streaky, Underdog, Hometown Hero


Pass Block Oline

General Setup: 15 Quick, 15 Pocket Defender, 15 Max Protect, 15 Pass Blocker, 11 Great Blocker, 1 OT Killer

Other solid alternatives: Outside Blocker (OG), Pulling Lineman (OG), Power Blocker, Special Teamer, Work Out Warrior, GL Blocker
Mediocre alternatives: Heart of a Champion, Hometown Hero, DF Blocker, Red Zone Freak, Stonewall

Run Block Oline

General Setup: 15 Overpower, 15 Quick, 15 Power Blocker, 15 Pass Blocker, 11 Great Blocker, 1 OT Killer

Other solid alternatives: Outside Blocker (OG), Pulling Lineman (OG), Pocket Defender, Special Teamer, Work Out Warrior, GL Blocker
Mediocre alternatives: Heart of a Champion, Hometown Hero, DF Blocker, Red Zone Freak, Stonewall

If you use the method of Power Blocker + Pocket Defender remember to use No Blocking Focus tactic.

OR THIS? SORRY ABOUT THE LENGTH!!!



Defensive VAs

DT
Bull Rusher
Power Tackler
Sure Tackler
Pocket Crusher or Tech Man... DC and build dependant
Workout Warrior
Pass Rusher
Red Zone Freak

Run Stuff DE
Bull Rusher
Power Tackler
Sure Tackler
Pocket Crusher or Tech Man... DC and build dependant
Workout Warrior
Pass Rusher

Pass Rush DE
Bull Rusher (need 245+ lbs)
Technique Man
Jump the Snap
Pass Rusher
Power Tackler
Textbook Tackler

Blitz LB
Power Tackler
Bull Rusher
Track Star
Textbook Tackler
Pass Rusher
3DS.... ask DC


Strength LB
Bull Rusher
Power Tackler
Textbook Tackler
Football Genius
Brick Wall
3rd Down Stopper***Ask DC

Cover LB
3rd Down Stopper
Long Reach
Textbook Tackler
Ball Hawk***Ask DC
Football Genius
Clutch
David Vs Goliath (under 75 strength)

Cover CB
3rd down stopper
Long Reach
Ball Hawk
Football Genius
Clutch
Textbook Tackler
David Vs Goliath***Ask DC

HH CB
3rd down stopper
Power Tackler
Textbook Tackler
Clutch
Football Genius
Long Reach

SS
Power Tacker
3rd down stopper
Sure Tackler
Football Genius
Long Reach
Ball Hawk
David Vs Goliath (under 75 Strength)

FS
Ball Hawk
3rd down stopper
Football Genius
Long Reach
Power Tackler
Textbook Tackler
Clutch (starter only)
David vs Goliath (under 75 strength)

SPECIAL TEAMS

STOPS

K
Soccer Star
Laces out
Booming Kick
Clutch
OTK
Swagger
Football Genius
Clock Manager

P
Soccer Star
Nail in the Coffin
Clutch
Leg of Steel
Football Genius
Swagger

Stops-tackler
Special Teamer
Power Tackler
Textbook Tackler
Distance Runner
OTK - 6
Workout Warrior

Stops-Blocker
Special Teamer
Great Blocker
Distance Runner
Power Tackler
Workout warrior
Textbook Tackler

KR/PR
Slippery
Quick Feet
Special Teamer
Return Man
OTK

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I don't agree with all of them but thats a pretty good indicator

Note: For 3 AEQ builds, use CEQ to double stack the most important % (i.e., break block for D-line).

DT - Run Stuffer

AEQ #1: +3 Strength, +5% Break Block
AEQ #2: +3 Strength, +5% Break Block
AEQ #3: +3 Strength, +5% Make Tackle
AEQ #4: +3 Strength, +5% Force Fumble
CEQ: +6 Strength, SAs or % piece from above if AEQ used for SAs

Other AEQ/CEQ Options: Shed Block, Additional Abilities
Additional SA: First Step, Diving Tackle
VAs: 15 Bull Rusher, 15 Red Zone Freak, 15 Power Tackler, 15 Sure Tackler, 9 Goal Line Stand, 1 Overtime Killer
Other VA Options: Towering Man (needs at least 40 jumping and some SP in swat ball), Workout Warrior

DE - Run Stuffer

AEQ #1: +3 Strength, +5% Break Block
AEQ #2: +3 Strength, +5% Break Block
AEQ #3: +3 Strength, +5% Make Tackle
AEQ #4: +3 Strength, +5% Force Fumble
CEQ:+6 Strength SAs or % piece from above if AEQ used for SAs

Other AEQ/CEQ Options: Shed Block (if putting points mostly in Containment Tree), Strong Base (if putting points mostly in Pass Rusher Tree), Additional Abilities
Additional SA: Break Thru, Diving Tackle
VAs: 15 Bull Rusher, 15 Red Zone Freak, 15 Power Tackler, 15 Sure Tackler, 9 Goal Line Stand, 1 Overtime Killer
Other VA Options: Towering Man (needs at least 40 jumping and some SP in swat ball), Workout Warrior

DE - Combo

AEQ #1: +3 Strength, +5% Break Block
AEQ #2: +3 Strength, +5% Break Block
AEQ #3: +3 Strength, +5% Make Tackle
AEQ #4: +3 Agility, +5% Force Fumble
CEQ: +6 Strength or +6 Agility, SAs or % piece from above if AEQ used for SAs

Other AEQ/CEQ Options: Shed Block (if putting points mostly in Containment Tree), Strong Base (if putting points mostly in Pass Rusher Tree), Additional SA
Additional SA: Break Thru, Diving Tackle
VAs: 15 Bull Rusher, 15 Red Zone Freak, 15 Power Tackler, 15 Sure Tackler, 9 Goal Line Stand, 1 Overtime Killer
Other VA Options: Towering Man (needs at least 40 jumping and some SP in swat ball)

DE - Pass Rusher

AEQ #1: +3 Agility ,+5% Break Block
AEQ #2: +3 Agility, +5% Break Block
AEQ #3: +3 Speed, +5% Make Tackle
AEQ #4: +3 Strength/Agility/Speed, +5% Force Fumble
CEQ: +6 Agility, SAs or % piece from above if AEQ used for SAs

Other AEQ/CEQ Options: Tunnel Vision, Additional Abilities
Additional SA: Diving Tackle
VAs: 15 Bull Rusher, 15 Technique Man, 15 Power Tackler, 15 Pass Rusher (starter) or Quick//Heavy Weight (back-up), 9 Jump the Snap, 1 Overtime Killer
Other VA Options: Towering Man (needs at least 40 jumping and some SP in swat ball)


LB - Coverage
AEQ #1: +3 Speed, +5% Deflect Ball
AEQ #2: +3 Speed, +5% Avoid Fake
AEQ #3: +3 Speed, +5% Make Tackle
AEQ #4: +3 Speed, Swat Ball
CEQ: +6 Speed, Deflect Ball %, Additional Abilities

Other AEQ/CEQ Options: Additional Abilities, Make Tackle %
Additional SA: First Step, Super Vision, Change Direction, Closing Speed
VAs: 15 DvG, 15 Long Reach, 15 Football Genius, 15 3rd Down Stopper (starter) or 15 Special Teamer (back-up), 9 Track Star, 1 Overtime Killer
Other VA Options:

LB - Combo
AEQ #1: +3 Speed, +5% Make Tackle
AEQ #2: +3 Speed, +5% Deflect Ball
AEQ #3: +3 Speed, +5% Avoid Fake
AEQ #4: +3 Speed, +5% Make Tackle
CEQ: +6 Speed, Additional Abilities

Other AEQ/CEQ Options: Swat Ball, Deflect Ball %, Additional Abilities
Additional SA: First Step, Super Vision, Closing Speed
VAs: 15 Sure Tackler, 15 Football Genius, 15 Special Teamer, 15 Long Reach, 9 Track Star, 1 Overtime Killer
Other VA Options:

LB - Hard Hitter
AEQ #1: +3 Speed, +5% Make Tackle
AEQ #2: +3 Speed, +5% Force Fumble
AEQ #3: +3 Speed, +5% Break Block
AEQ #4: +3 Speed, Monster Hit
CEQ: +6 Speed, Make Tackle %

Other AEQ/CEQ Options: Force Fumble%, Additional Abilities
Additional SA: First Step, Super Vision, Closing Speed
VAs: 15 Power Tackler, 15 Sure Tackler, 15 Helmet Crash, 15 Brick Wall, 9 Special Teamer, 1 Overtime Killer
Other VA Options:

LB - Blitzer
AEQ #1: +3 Speed, +5% Make Tackle
AEQ #2: +3 Speed, +5% Force Fumble
AEQ #3: +3 Speed, +5% Break Block
AEQ #4: +3 Speed, Big Sack
CEQ: +6 Speed, Make Tackle %/Force Fumble %/SAs

Other AEQ/CEQ Options: Shed Block, Additional Abilities
Additional SA: First Step, Disguise Blitz, Head of Steam
VAs: 15 Sure Tackler, 15 Power Tackler, 15 Pass Rusher, 15 Special Teamer, 9 Track Star, 1 Overtime Killer
Other VA Options:

CB - Coverage
AEQ #1: +3 Speed, +5% Deflect Ball
AEQ #2: +3 Speed, +5% Avoid Fake
AEQ #3: +3 Speed, +5% Make Tackle
AEQ #4: +3 Speed, SDC
CEQ: +6 Speed, Deflect Ball %

Other AEQ/CEQ Options: Additional Abilities or Super Vision
Additional SA: Jack Hammer, Wrap-up Tackle
VAs: 15 David vs. Goliath, 15 Long Reach, 15 Sure Tackler, 15 3rd Down Stopper, 9 Football Genius, 1 Overtime Killer
Other VA Options:

CB - INT
AEQ #1: +3 Speed, +5% INT
AEQ #2: +3 Speed, +5% INT
AEQ #3: +3 Speed, +5% Deflect Ball %
AEQ #4: +3 Speed, SDC
CEQ: +6 Speed, Make Tackle %

Other AEQ/CEQ Options: Sticky Hands or Super Vision
Additional SA: Wrap-up Tackle
VAs: 15 Soft Hands, 15 Long Reach, 15 Sure Tackler, 15 3rd Down Stopper, 9 Football Genius, 1 Overtime Killer
Other VA Options:

CB - Blitzer
AEQ #1: +3 Speed, +5% Make Tackle
AEQ #2: +3 Speed, +5% Force Fumble
AEQ #3: +3 Speed, +5% Break Block
AEQ #4: +3 Speed, Blitz
CEQ: +6 Speed, Make Tackle %/Force Fumble %/SAs

Other AEQ/CEQ Options: Shed Block, Additional Abilities
Additional SA: Disguise Blitz, Head of Steam, Big Sack
VAs: 15 Sure Tackler, 15 Power Tackler, 15 Pass Rusher, 15 Special Teamer, 9 Track Star, 1 Overtime Killer
Other VA Options:

SS - Zone
AEQ #1: +3 Speed, +5% Deflect Ball
AEQ #2: +3 Speed, +5% Avoid Fake
AEQ #3: +3 Speed, +5% Make Tackle
AEQ #4: +3 Speed, Closing Speed
CEQ: +6 Speed, Deflect Ball %

Other AEQ/CEQ Options: Additional Abilities, Make Tackle %
Additional SA: Zone Focus
VAs: 15 David vs Goliath, 15 Long Reach, 15 Ball Hawk, 15 3rd Down Stopper (starter) or 15 Special Teamer (back-up), 9 Sure Tackler, 1 Overtime Killer
Other VA Options:

FS - Zone
AEQ #1: +3 Speed, +5% Deflect Ball
AEQ #2: +3 Speed, +5% Avoid Fake
AEQ #3: +3 Speed, +5% Make Tackle
AEQ #4: +3 Speed, +5% Make Tackle
CEQ: +6 Speed, Avoid Fake %

Other AEQ/CEQ Options: Additional Abilities, Super Vision
Additional SA: Zone Focus
VAs: 15 Ball Hawk, 15 Long Reach, 15 David vs Goliath, 15 3rd Down Stopper (starter) or 15 Special Teamer (back-up), 9 Sure Tackler, 1 Overtime Killer
Other VA Options:

pretty sure these were just his opinions based on experience but i'd say they are probably still good info

Originally posted by Robbnva
pretty sure these were just his opinions based on experience but i'd say they are probably still good info
The problem is that nothing has really been updated in 2+ real years!

There are some tweaks that should be made - like TE and WR should definitely get quick feet to support Juke which is more powerful than it was a couple of years ago

Looks old.

Originally posted by Dub J
Looks old.

It is old, just like me you dang gum young whippersnapper. I oughta tan your hide OR call cubsluver for you!!

Originally posted by Backes-to-Backes

The problem is that nothing has really been updated in 2+ real years!


not much has changed in 3 real years

I've seen and used the 1st post, but I hadn't seen the 2nd post. I had used some old Great Aus' guide for defensive players before though.

If only Bort would release mechanic formulas, I might have a chance at making a decent dot.

You could always pm bhall

Originally posted by Robbnva
You could always pm bhall

owned

yup!But I want to hear what you all think! I just do not know why I do!!

Originally posted by Robbnva
You could always pm bhall

Look, there is a thread stickied in this forum clearly stating that snark is against the rules in this forum. You need to watch your mouth, punk.

So I wasn't being snarky and you just harassed me...

I'll show you harassment, boi!